Qin Dynasty: Starting with clinging to Zhao Ji's thigh

"Haha, Lord Changxin, look how well-behaved and lovely my daughter is. You and Honglian are about the same age, so perhaps you could get closer to her."

After a brief moment of heartache, King Han An burst into laughter again.

If Honglian treated other men this way, King Han would definitely be angry.

But this is a tender cabbage that he has painstakingly cultivated for over a decade; how could he let someone pick it so easily!

But if it's Lord Changxin, then there's no problem.

Lady Mingzhu glanced at Ying Jing's handsome face, then at Honglian, who was behaving like a little girl. A strange glint flashed in her eyes, and a bright smile appeared on her face.

"Your Majesty is quite right. Even I, who have lived in the deep palace for a long time, have heard of the name of Lord Changxin."

"I have heard that Lord Changxin is unparalleled in every art form, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. If you have some free time, you might as well come to the palace to practice and learn from him."

“Honglian’s palace is not far from mine. If Princess Honglian is interested, she can also consult with Lord Changxin.”

As Madam Mingzhu spoke, her eyes sparkled, and her body exuded a faint, pleasant fragrance.

Han Wang'an suddenly felt that his slightly drunk brain seemed to have cleared up and become more alert!

"Honglian is not yet married, so it is indeed not appropriate to let Changxin Jun enter the palace to get close to Honglian directly. It would be better to use Mingzhu's excuse to ask for her skills. Mingzhu is very thoughtful."

Thinking of this, Han Wang'an took out a waist token.

“Lord Changxin, since Lady Mingzhu has said so, why not stay in Korea for a while longer?”

"With this token of my authority, Lord Changxin may freely enter and leave the palace. Not only can he offer some guidance to Lady Mingzhu, but he can also get closer to Honglian. I imagine you young people will have some common topics to discuss."

This will allow us to delay things for a little longer!

As long as Lord Changxin is still in Han, Qin will not launch a military campaign.

Han Wang'an suddenly felt that his mind was becoming clearer!

It was as if he had returned to his youth, when he had defeated many competitors to finally ascend the throne.

They have no shortage of ability, skill, or tact!

Even today, South Korea, seemingly shrouded in night... is indeed shrouded in night.

However, the King of Han kept his position in check and did not grant Ji Wuye a title of nobility.

Even though Ji Wuye was a powerful general who held immense influence in the court, he was still unable to obtain a noble title.

Only with such a wide-ranging civil service could the court maintain a balance of power and stability.

Holding the waist token given to him by King Han An, Ying Jing felt that King Han was really being a bit too formal.

The palace of King Han was inhabited by King Han An's concubines and daughters.

There is also Han Fei, who is quite special.

Han Fei missed his chance to be enfeoffed while traveling for further studies, and after returning, he lived in the palace ever since.

However, this is only temporary; they will definitely have to move out of the palace eventually.

What kind of nonsense is it to let Ying Jing, an outsider, hold a waist token that allows him to freely enter and leave the Han King's palace?

For anyone else, that would be a death sentence!

However, Ying Jing didn't care.

This trip to South Korea is to leverage the power of the Qin state to intimidate others.

He had long been prepared to be treated like an ancestor.

Seeing that Ying Jing had accepted the waist token, Honglian, who was looking down with a shy expression, blushed even more on her fair face.

She understood what her father meant!

I imagine Changxin Jun understands this as well.

Since he accepted the waist token, does that mean he has already accepted it?

A fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl is already experiencing the stirrings of first love.

"Your Majesty is wise. Lord Changxin has just arrived in Korea. We, being rough men, are afraid we have not been able to entertain him properly."

"Princess Honglian and Lord Changxin are of similar age, and young people can get close to each other. Our Han and Qin states also have marriage ties, so it would be even better if we could strengthen our ties through marriage!"

Ji Wuye was overjoyed and wanted to take this opportunity to finalize the marriage alliance.

Even if he was a powerful and treacherous minister, Ji Wuye did not want the state of Han to be destroyed.

Despite being hailed as the strongest general in Korea in a century, Ji Wuye was still quite aware of his current condition!

Bullying the weak might be okay, but if he were to fight against the elite and fierce army of Qin... he might lose his own life.

If Princess Honglian can extend the Korean kingdom's existence by a few more years or even a decade, why not?

It's not like she's his daughter!

As long as South Korea exists, he will hold power!

Originally, both King Han An and Lady Mingzhu had only expressed their attitudes implicitly, but Ji Wuye made it clear all at once.

Honglian's fair, snow-white face instantly turned bright red.

Although she wasn't particularly opposed to Nagatoshi-kun, it shouldn't be this fast yet; she wasn't ready!

"My brother is sick and couldn't attend the banquet today, so I'm going to visit him!"

The girl blushed and didn't know how to react, so she made up an excuse and hurriedly ran away.

However, Han Wang'an and the others had already figured it out; Honglian was just shy as a young girl and did not have any intention of resisting.

Therefore, as long as Lord Changxin does not object, this matter may be accomplished!

"This girl is someone I have spoiled too much, and she is so ignorant of manners."

Although King Han said this, he had a smile on his face, clearly showing no intention of blaming anyone.

"Your Majesty, there is no need for this. It is rare for Princess Honglian to have such a straightforward personality, even though she is a member of the royal family."

"I am overjoyed to see you today!"

Ying Jing made no secret of his affection for Hong Lian.

Food and sex are the greatest desires of humankind!

Food and sex are the greatest human desires; why hide them?

King Han was even more delighted!

It seems that Changxin Jun also has a good impression of Honglian.

Is there still a chance for this territorial concession to be resolved?

Although Ying Jing said as soon as he got off the carriage that he would have to cede Nanyang to satisfy the King of Qin, King An of Han did not take it seriously.

Diplomatic negotiations, just like business dealings, require a gradual process.

The cession of Nanyang was merely the highest price offered by Lord Changxin. If it could satisfy him, there would still be room for negotiation.

Thinking of this, King Han An's attitude towards Ying Jing became even more enthusiastic, and he pulled Ying Jing to drink with him.

At the same time, he did not forget to give instructions to Madam Mingzhu.

“Mingzhu, Honglian is still young and impatient. If Changxin enters the palace, you should give her more guidance when you are by her side.”

Lady Mingzhu's gentle eyes rippled with a soft smile, and her graceful figure was alluringly displayed.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured, Mingzhu understands."