Chapter 133: The Tiger in the Wolf’s Lair, Meng Tian!
Li Mo’s steps paused.
He “scanned” her.
She was so heavy, almost catching up to Sister Zi and Mingzhu!
Jing Ni narrowed her eyes, looking at Li with a dangerous glint in her eyes: “Are you saying I’m not big enough?”
You blind dog’s eyes!
My husband can’t even handle this!
Li looked panicked, hastily explaining: “No, that’s not what I mean.”
“I mean, I mean…”
Now, originally lost in fear due to Li Mo, added a dose of fright from Jing Ni.
Stammering and incoherent, she couldn’t explain properly.
Jing Ni said expressionlessly, “Don’t worry, I will nurse my children myself in the future.”
You’ve never given birth, how can you help me nurse the child?
“Do you recognize this thing?”
Jing Ni picked up the small pagoda Li Mo threw on the bed, asking.
Li looked at it with a panicked gaze, and hurriedly responded, “I do, it’s Master… it’s what Lu Buwei put inside Xuanjian’s body.”
“This thing sucked our souls out and trapped us inside, controlled by Xuanjian, becoming a part of him.”
Li Mo immediately understood Jing Ni’s meaning.
Taking over the conversation, he asked, “If Xuanjian can control you, can you control Xuanjian?”
Li shook her head, truthfully saying, “He is the core, we can’t control him.”
“But, without a soul in the body, I can control the current state.”
The implied meaning is that if Xuanjian dies, she can control Xuanjian’s body. She may even become him!
Jing Ni looked at Li Mo, asking for his opinion: “Husband, what do you think?”
Li Mo stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and then shook his head. “If Xuanjian goes back, Lu Buwei will definitely check what’s inside him.”
If this small pagoda is put back into Xuanjian’s body, Li can control him. However, Lu Buwei will definitely notice something unusual. Therefore, the plan to let Li become Xuanjian and ambush Lu Buwei will not work. Moreover, it’s been two or three days already; Xuanjian’s body is probably starting to stink!
Jing Ni pursed her lips, disappointed: “Right, there’s no point in keeping her.”
Li’s face changed instantly. Her life and death are completely in the hands of this couple!
“I’m useful, it’s useful, I’ll serve tea and water.”
“I’ll help you pour footwashing water.”
“I, I, I can also play the flute!”
Li was best at music and dance during her lifetime, and the melodies she played could cause mental confusion in people, affecting their consciousness and reactions. But in these two encounters with Li Mo, the first time she didn’t even have a chance to make a move, and the second time she was too scared to act.
Li Mo raised an eyebrow. Oh, she has this skill?
(TN: To play the flute can also be interpreted as a bl0wjob)
“Is it good?”
Jing Ni casually said, “It’s not bad, the effect is more obvious on those below Rank Eight.”
“But encountering someone like you, it probably won’t be of much use.”
Li Mo’s body trembled!
Look!
This is my wife’s approval of my strength!
But he couldn’t understand: “How does her technique relate to the opponent’s rank?”
Li hurriedly explained, “The stronger the person, the more resolute their mind, and the less impact the melodies played will have on them.”
Li Mo was puzzled for a moment. “Ah? Are you talking about melodies?”
Jing Ni and Li looked at him together, saying in unison, “Then what else?”
“Well… I was also talking about melodies!”
Li Mo nodded, his face calm. Fortunately, they couldn’t understand!
“Why not stay?”
Jing Ni leaned back, resting her chin on the knees raised by the quilt, and said after some thought.
Killing a Li who had already died once would be meaningless to them except for venting anger.
If she stayed, maybe she could be useful in the future. After all, Li’s current existence was quite unique. Li Mo could study her body.
Uh… It refers to the way she exists, no other meaning.
Perhaps this could lead to a better understanding of more secrets about the Azure Dragon Seven Mansions, not necessarily.
Besides, the small pagoda where Li resides in Li Mo’s hands, she wouldn’t dare to disobey.
Without a body, she can only survive relying on this small pagoda. If she leaves the pagoda for more than three days, she will dissipate on her own.
Given her current fear of Li Mo, she wouldn’t dare to do anything strange. Jing Ni spoke, and of course, Li Mo wouldn’t refuse. Having a maid by your side is not a bad idea. When there’s work, the maid can do it, and when there’s nothing… when there’s nothing, let her rest in the pagoda!
This is a spiritual state!
What are you thinking!
Just don’t know if there will be any difference when using her compared to a real person. Look for an opportunity to explore!
After bringing Li back into the pagoda, Li Mo climbed into the quilt. One twist and he hugged Jing Ni. The lady had dressed herself and shouldn’t be left to idle!
The next day. At dusk. The fiery red sunset draped in a golden robe slowly sank to the west. Two towering mountains, like a gate, shut the remaining sunlight in, one on the left and one on the right.
Hangu Pass, a natural barrier between Qin and Han. It’s also a barrier to Qin’s eastward expansion. A carriage was galloping under the evening sun. The dust raised by the wheels filled the air behind, blocking the view of looking back.
After passing through Hangu Pass is Qin’s territory. After two hours, the carriage entered a forest. After another two hours, the coachman suddenly pulled the reins, and the carriage slowly stopped. “Who’s on the carriage? How dare you trespass into our Qin territory!”
Several scouts surrounded the carriage from the forest, holding long spears to stop the carriage. The coachman slowly raised his head, revealing a well-defined face. His sharp gaze swept over them.
Several scouts suddenly felt a chill behind them.
“Bold!
“Get off the carriage now!”
The scout sergeant gritted his teeth, suppressing the fear in his heart, and shouted.
The coachman still showed no intention of getting off the car, took something out of his pocket, and threw it towards him.
When the scout sergeant took it and looked at it, he turned pale!
“Dragon Pattern Order, the emperor’s token!”
“The one in the carriage is the emperor!”
“Greetings, Your Majesty!”
The other scouts also changed their faces drastically, quickly kneeling down!
Ge Nie took the token handed back by the scout sergeant, indifferently said, “The emperor’s visit this time is confidential, do not disclose the emperor’s identity. Anyone who violates will be executed!”
Several scouts were chilled.
“Yes!”
The majestic fortress crouched under the golden sunset.
Here is the strategic location of the Qin military after passing through the Hangu Pass.
Chariots were neatly parked on both sides of the square.
The soldiers who were conducting drills held long spears in a solemn manner.
“Conquer a thousand armies, armor weighs a realm.”
The curtain of the carriage was lifted slightly, Ying Zheng gazed sternly at the soldiers who were training, muttered.
“The Pingyang Heavy Armor Army is indeed the elite of our Qin country, the aura of killing and solemnity is clearly visible.”
Ge Nie slowed down the carriage and replied, “It is said that General Wang Ji is very strict in military discipline, and it is indeed so today.”
It was already dusk, but the soldiers on the training ground were still thunderous.
Such training intensity was extraordinary.
“Wang Ji…”
Ying Zheng moved his lips lightly, the light in his eyes suddenly becoming deep.
At that moment, a scout who went to report to General Wang Ji quickly returned.
Respectfully said, “Report to Your Majesty, General Wang Ji has military affairs and cannot come to greet you. Please move to the military camp.”
The air seemed to freeze at that moment.
There was no response from inside the carriage for a long time.
Only the orderly shouts of the surrounding soldiers conducting drills could be heard.
Ge Nie squinted his eyes, expressionless.
After a long time, the curtain of the carriage was slowly pulled open.
Ying Zheng stepped out from inside.
With his head held high and chest out, he looked extraordinary.
“Lead the way.”
Just two simple words, yet they carried an imposing aura.
Several scouts immediately felt fear, involuntarily taking a few steps back.
“Yes.”
The scout sergeant swallowed, then turned and led the way.
Ying Zheng walked with confidence, Ge Nie left the carriage and followed closely behind him.
After walking for nearly a quarter of an hour, they finally stopped in front of a military tent.
It seemed like the person inside knew of their arrival.
As soon as they stopped, a strong voice came from inside.
“You’re here, come in, come in.”
Ge Nie glanced at Ying Zheng, inquiring about his opinion.
What exactly was this Wang Ji up to?
Without saying a word, Ying Zheng lifted his leg and continued to walk forward.
The scouts hurried to come up and help him open the tent curtain.
Upon entering the tent, they found that besides an old general in armor with his back towards the door, there was no one else inside.
Ge Nie moved his lips slightly, but ultimately remained silent.
The scouts knelt down in front, waiting for orders.
The old general calmly picked up a wine jug, filled the two wine glasses on the table.
Slowly, he said, “You all have done well, it’s been tough, come, this is for you.”
The old general lifted the two glasses of wine and turned around.
With a fierce look, full of white hair and beard.
Although he was in his twilight years, he was still majestic and extraordinary.
He handed one cup of wine to the scout sergeant.
The sergeant quickly took it, trembling, and said, “Subordinate, the subordinate is terrified.”
Perhaps because this old general had too much prestige in the military, the scout sergeant was instantly overwhelmed by fear when he offered him the wine.
The old general glanced at him askance, and ignored Ying Zheng and Ge Nie behind him.
He drained his own cup of wine.
Seeing this, the scout sergeant dared not hesitate, raised the cup with both hands, tilted his head back, and started drinking.
At that moment!
Ge Nie suddenly stood in front of Ying Zheng.
At the same time, a cold light flashed in the tent!
A sword rang out, and the scout’s wine glass was instantly split in half.
A small wound on his neck gradually enlarged, followed by a large amount of blood gushing out.
He softened, fell, and died on the ground!
The old general’s face was full of solemnity, swinging his long sword to kill two people again.
The remaining scouts finally reacted and ran outside the tent at a fast pace.
The old general snorted coldly, threw the long sword and picked up the long knife on the side.
Stepping out a few steps, the knife fell as he killed all the remaining scouts!
“General Wang, what do you want to do?”
Ge Nie drew his sword, staring sharply at him and said coldly…
Wang Ji waved the long knife in his hand, shaking off all the blood on the knife.
With a clang, he inserted the long knife into the ground.
Turning around, he knelt down with one knee, calmly saying, “I General Wang Ji,had to offend the Emperor and willingly accept heavy punishment.”
Ying Zheng calmly scanned the bodies on the ground.
Slowly he said, “General Wang, what is this?”
Wang Ji replied calmly, “Your Majesty, although these scouts are innocent, I had no choice but to kill them.”
Ying Zheng narrowed his eyes, “Oh?”
Wang Ji replied, “Your Majesty, this trip is confidential, apart from me in the army, only these scouts knew about it.”
“Your Majesty is in a dangerous situation and everything must be handled carefully.”
“If these scouts reveal your identity, it will bring disaster upon you.”
“Therefore, I had no choice but to kill them!”
Ying Zheng listened to these words, his expression still unchanged.
For an emperor, it is necessary to remain impassive.
He just nodded lightly, acknowledging Wang Ji’s actions.
Then he asked, “How did you know that I am in a dangerous situation?”
Wang Ji replied, “Please forgive me, Your Majesty.”
“I forgive you.”
Wang Ji then revealed, “Your Majesty, arriving from Hangu Pass, it must have just departed from Han State.”
“Since Your Majesty’s whereabouts are so secretive, it means you do not want others to know.”
“You, the monarch of Qin, why act so sneakily.”
“The reason is probably to prevent the current Prime Minister.”
“Now the entire court knows that Prime Minister Lu Buwei has power over the court, and officials dare not speak up.”
“Your Majesty is about to take full control, but Prime Minister has ambitious intentions, if he knows Your Majesty’s whereabouts, to continue controlling the court, he may take unjust actions against Your Majesty now.”
Ying Zheng took a deep breath.
He felt a wave of admiration!
But, what he admired was not Wang Ji.
Wang Ji continued, “I did not go to meet Your Majesty to accommodate these considerations.”
“There are too many informants in the camp, if I, as the Left Court Adjutant, go out to meet, it will surely arouse suspicion.”
“Once Your Majesty’s identity is leaked, it will be dangerous.”
“So I had to disrespect Your Majesty.”
“This arrangement was unavoidable.”
Ying Zheng pushed aside Ge Nie in front of him.
Step by step, he walked towards Wang Ji.
He raised Wang Ji with one hand, relieved, saying, “General, you have thought about it.”
Wang Ji slowly stood up and said calmly, “Your Majesty, they will not give up easily.”
“Prime Minister Lu Buwei has eyes and ears everywhere in Qin, they will definitely know that Your Majesty has returned from Han State.”
“Your Majesty is probably still in danger within the military camp.”
Ying Zheng showed no fear.
Before returning to Qin, Li Mo had already told him.
Stepping into the territory of Qin was when he truly needed to face danger!
He asked Wang Ji, “In your opinion, how should we proceed?”
Wang Ji, with a loyal expression, said, “I am willing to share Your Majesty’s worries.”
“There are two plans now, I ask Your Majesty to decide.”
Ying Zheng nodded, “Speak.”
“First, Your Majesty can write a letter in person, send it to Xianyang to be handed over to Your Majesty’s confidant, let him bring people to meet.”
“Second, Your Majesty still needs to hide your identity for now, and only leave the camp when the support arrives.”
After hearing this, Ying Zheng closed his eyes and pondered for a moment.
Then he reopened them.
“In accordance with General’s words.”
“I will write a letter shortly, can you arrange for someone to deliver the letter to Xianyang on my behalf?”
Wang Ji straightened his chest and firmly said, “I will send a trusted person to Xianyang day and night.”
Ying Zheng nodded slightly.
“That’s good then.”
An hour later.
Ying Zheng handed the handwritten letter to Wang Ji in the military tent arranged by him.
After a while, Ge Nie, who was guarding the tent, nodded gently.
Ying Zheng spoke, “Ge Nie, what is your opinion on Wang Ji?”
Ge Nie thought for a moment and said, “There is still power, courage, and strategy, making him an extraordinary military talent.”
Ying Zheng nodded expressionlessly, “It’s a pity, such a pity.”
Ge Nie looked puzzled and asked, “Why is the Emperor sighing?”
Ying Zheng sighed, a look of deep admiration on his face.
“What a pity, everything still hasn’t gone as expected by Sir, causing deep sorrow in me.”
Ge Nie seemed to sense the meaning behind Ying Zheng’s words, his eyes filled with astonishment.
Ying Zheng asked again, “Ge Nie, in your opinion, how is my current situation?”
Ge Nie’s gaze shifted, his face serious, “In the wolf’s den.”
Ying Zheng stood up slowly, hands clasped behind his back.
Slowly he said, “The Wusui army camp is a key location for our Qin state, with various forces from the court intertwined, making it hard to distinguish friend from foe. Indeed, I am in the wolf’s den!”
“But why do Your Majesty still want to…”
Ying Zheng suddenly turned around, his determined gaze shining with sharpness and expectation.
“Because Sir told me, within the wolf’s den, there is still a fierce tiger!”
He looked at Ge Nie, “You are to find a person.”
Ge Nie asked, “Who?”
Ying Zheng said slowly, “The Wusui army camp’s Captain of a Thousand, Meng Tian.”
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