Chapter 156

Chapter 156: The Temperature of the Lady Dongjun is Really High, The Empress Dowager and the National Advisor Rolling in Bed?

At the gate of the Prime Minister’s mansion.

Everyone was looking at Li Mo in shock.

How did you come up with such a high-sounding excuse?

Even Lu Buwei was stunned and couldn’t react for a long time.

Only Fei Yan’s eyes were filled with ripples of admiration.

In this way, breaking the gate of the Prime Minister’s mansion became a legitimate act.

I came to catch a thief.

The thief ran into your house.

I was worried about your safety, so I had to act.

You don’t need to thank me; it’s what I should do.

As the National Advisor, it is my duty to maintain the safety of the entire royal family and the nation.

Do you expect me to stand by and watch the Prime Minister get harmed?

No, I can’t do that!

So I had to act!

But unfortunately, the thief still got away.

Li Mo shook his head and sighed, feeling ashamed, “What a pity, it seems my skills still need improvement.”

“But rest assured, Prime Minister, I will practice diligently once I return.”

“Next time, I’ll make sure not to miss.”

Lu Buwei’s mouth twitched hard.

Listening to you, it seems like you’re planning to break in again next time?

This excuse left him with no room to argue!

All the guests were stunned.

Lu Buwei never expected Li Mo to come up with such an excuse.

If he had slandered those assassins as being sent by him, it would have been easier to deal with.

But now, not only did he not say that.

Instead, he righteously told him that he didn’t think so!

If he argued with him, people would say Lu Buwei, the Prime Minister, was narrow-minded.

The National Advisor was worried about your safety and accidentally broke your door.

You’re still quibbling over a door?

This might even make him lose face in the eyes of the world.

But if he didn’t argue, he couldn’t swallow this frustration and couldn’t take this silent loss!

“National Advisor, you are really considerate!”

Lu Buwei gritted his teeth, his eyes almost spitting fire.

Of course, he wasn’t saying that Li Mo was worried about him.

It was because he could come up with such an excuse that the National Advisor was really considerate!

Li Mo indifferently waved his hand.

“You’re welcome, it’s what I should do.”

“If I were indifferent, wouldn’t it make people think I’m easy to bully?”

“Prime Minister, don’t you agree?”

This “you” word was particularly harsh coming from his mouth.

This was no honorific, it was sarcasm.

Lu Buwei squinted his fishy eyes, hearing the underlying meaning.

Though the woman next to him was fine, he couldn’t pretend it never happened.

This was a wake-up call for him!

Lu Buwei forced a very strained smile.

Through gritted teeth, he said, “Of course, whether it’s me, the Prime Minister, or the National Advisor, how could we be oppressed by some petty thieves?”

You’re not someone to mess with, and neither am I, Lu Buwei!

At this point, what else could he say?

He could only throw some harsh words that only the two of them could understand to save some face!

Li Mo wore a smile on his face.

His feelings were completely different from the furious Lu Buwei’s.

“In that case, I shall take my leave first.”

“Oh, by the way.”

“In this snowy weather, the roads are difficult to traverse, so I’d like to ask Lord Prime Minister to arrange a carriage to take us back.”

“No problem, right?”

Lu Buwei and his entourage were suddenly stunned!

Do you hear what you’re saying?

You defecate on my head and then ask me for a piece of paper to wipe?

Lu Buwei’s eyes widened as he held back his nearly uncontrollable rage.

His eyes were bloodshot from the anger.

He stared intensely at Li Mo, but before he could speak, Li Mo interrupted him.

“The grand Prime Minister’s mansion can’t even spare a carriage?”

“What do you say, Lord Prime Minister?”

The people around almost spit out blood upon hearing this.

They knew better than anyone how much Lu Buwei valued his face.

Admitting that his mansion didn’t even have a carriage would be more difficult for him to accept than having his front gate smashed.

Lu Buwei certainly wouldn’t admit it.

Grinding his teeth, he said gloomily, “How could a little wind and snow hinder the steps of the National Advisor?”

“If even this requires a carriage, wouldn’t you be too frail?”

“With such a feeble body, how could you take on the responsibility of assisting the emperor and safeguarding the safety of Qin?”

The entourage almost clapped their hands in approval.

What a clever retort!

Assisting the emperor and ensuring the safety of the Qin Empire are no trivial matters.

If you can’t endure a little wind and snow, and can’t take even this much hardship,

How could you take on such a heavy responsibility?

Finally, we’ve turned the tables.

I have a carriage, but I won’t let you use it.

What can you do about it?

Just as everyone was gloating, expecting Li Mo to leave in disgrace,

The beautiful and dignified lady beside him took a step forward.

She said, “In that case, as a woman who can’t endure the wind and snow, may this lady ask for a carriage from Lord Prime Minister?”

“Would that be possible?”

Fei Yan’s beautiful eyes remained calm as she looked at Lu Buwei.

“Where does this woman come from, daring to call herself ‘this lady’ in front of the Prime Minister?”

“How dare you think you’re worthy of riding in the Prime Minister’s carriage?”

“Who gave you the courage to say such things?”

A group of people didn’t dare confront Li Mo, the National Advisor, but they certainly didn’t hesitate to ridicule a woman.

Just as Fei Yan finished speaking, mocking voices arose around her.

She acted as if she didn’t hear or care.

Ignoring their words entirely.

She kept her gaze fixed on Lu Buwei, waiting quietly for his answer.

Lu Buwei also sneered inwardly.

He looked her up and down and mockingly said, “What family are you from, speaking such grand words?”

“Weren’t you taught manners?”

This young lady must be from some family, but she’s clearly always had her head in the clouds.

Daring to speak to me, the Prime Minister, like that!

Fei Yan shook her head gently, “No, I was not taught.”

“In the Yin and Yang School, I am the one who teaches others manners.”

“Even Donghuang Taiyi never interferes with my actions.”

Silence fell, as cold as death.

Only the sound of the cold wind blowing could be heard in their ears.

The icy snow slapped mercilessly against their faces.

Their stunned expressions froze on their faces.

“You said, which family are you from?”

Lu Buwei’s eyelids twitched.

“The Yin and Yang School.”

Lu Buwei looked her up and down seriously.

Suddenly, his pulse quickened.

“Which person from the Yin and Yang School are you?”

Fei Yan leisurely responded, “Dongjun.”

Gulp! Gulp! Gulp!

The sound of swallowing saliva echoed around.

Everyone stared at her, slack-jawed in shock.

Not even blinking an eye!

The woman known as the strongest, most ruthless, and most merciless of the Yin-Yang School, why would she appear here?

Even if one has not seen her true face, they have heard of her fierce reputation!

The more renowned one is in the martial world, the more they know of her terror!

Even the concealed eyes behind Yan Ri’s mask were filled with shock!

The person she sent men to capture is Dongjun, the top female expert in Yin-Yang techniques?

No wonder those assassins have not returned for so long.

To be caught by Dongjun and return? That would be a miracle!

Lu Buwei’s pupils contracted sharply.

“Dongjun of the Yin-Yang School?”

No one in the world would dare impersonate Dongjun and deceive people under her name.

Those with strength don’t fear the Yin-Yang School!

And those without strength wouldn’t dare!

So, Dongjun’s identity is beyond doubt.

Lu Buwei’s mind raced.

Dongjun might not be a concern, and perhaps the Yin-Yang School isn’t as fearsome to him.

But the problem is!

What does it mean for Dongjun, who represents the Yin-Yang School, to be mingling with this national advisor?

Is this her personal intention, or does she represent the entire Yin-Yang School?

If she represents the Yin-Yang School, he must reassess the influence of this national advisor!

“Well? May I borrow a carriage from the Prime Minister?”

Fei Yan spoke lightly.

She glanced around subtly.

Those who had previously mocked her couldn’t help but shiver, lowering their heads and retreating into the crowd.

Who doesn’t know this woman is not to be messed with.

Moreover, she is proficient in the Yin-Yang School’s astrology.

Once she bears a grudge against you, even escaping to the ends of the earth won’t help.

At this moment, Lu Buwei wouldn’t say half a “no”!

He gazed deeply at Li Mo, then ordered someone to prepare a carriage.

He even suspected that Li Mo set him up.

Leaving Dongjun of the Yin-Yang School alone at the inn to give him a chance.

In reality, it was a pit waiting for him to jump into!

But he had overthought this.

Li Mo took Yan Lingji to the banquet because Yan Lingji had a reasonable identity.

But taking Fei Yan wouldn’t be appropriate.

It was just bad luck for Lu Buwei!

Soon, a luxurious carriage wobbled over.

Fei Yan walked to the carriage first, then turned around.

She extended a hand, and softly said to Li Mo beside the carriage, “Sir, mind your step.”

It seemed she was ready to help him onto the carriage!

Her considerate gesture left everyone dumbstruck!

When did Dongjun of the Yin-Yang School ever show such respect and care for anyone?

And to a man no less!

Is this really the merciless femme fatale?

Fei Yan ignored the shocked gazes around her.

She lifted the curtain with one hand and extended her hand to support Li Mo.

Li Mo didn’t stand on ceremony.

He tossed aside the sword he had gotten from who-knows-where and placed his hand on Fei Yan’s delicate hand.

As their hands touched,

Both couldn’t help but shudder slightly.

Fei Yan was experiencing an unusual sensation from touching a man’s skin for the first time.

Li Mo, on the other hand, was surprised by the warmth of her hand!

Fei Yan’s hand was very warm.

Much warmer than even Yan Lingji’s.

Her soft, delicate hand felt just like freshly steamed buns.

While not exactly scorching, the temperature far exceeded human tolerance limits.

No wonder the snowflakes would melt in her presence within moments!

Fei Yan held Li Mo’s broad hand, her face visibly turning red.

Holding his hand, she helped him onto the carriage and followed him inside without a backward glance.

The crowd was still bewildered by the strange scene even as the carriage wobbled away!

Just what is the relationship between these two?

What is the true identity of this national advisor?

To think Dongjun of the Yin-Yang School would willingly assist him onto the carriage!

Lu Buwei’s face was so gloomy it could produce water.

Judging by Fei Yan’s attitude towards Li Mo, their relationship definitely wasn’t just acquaintanceship!

She was deliberately showing him, telling him.

That she, Dongjun, has a deep relationship with this man!

Dongjun’s identity is enough to represent the Yin-Yang School.

If you, Lu Buwei, dare to make any more small moves, you’d better consider my Yin-Yang School as well!

“Master, do you want to send someone to repair this main gate?”

The steward carefully asked as he came to Lu Buwei’s side.

Lu Buwei, already seething with anger, slapped him hard on the right cheek.

Eyes blazing, he scolded, “Do you want to leave it here to let others make a mockery of us? Idiot!”

This time, he had to suffer in silence.

Even if he broke his teeth, he could only swallow the pain!

Lu Buwei flicked his sleeve and turned back to the study.

The anger in his heart felt like a stone pressing on him.

He hadn’t endured such humiliation for years, yet today he was slapped in the face twice!

And slapped so soundly!

Leaving him speechless!

“What do you think, what is that person’s strength?”

Lu Buwei leaned on the desk, panting like an ox.

After all, he was no longer young.

To get so angry now and still not collapse on the spot was proof of his good physical condition!

“To be able to cut through the six-entry main gate with one sword, this person must be at least at the Free and Unfettered Realm.”

Hearing Yan Ri’s answer, Lu Buwei was taken aback.

Then he nodded, saying, “It’s very likely that Hua Taiji died at his hands. The Free and Unfettered Realm, who would have thought, this scoundrel actually has such strength.”

Hearing it was the Free and Unfettered Realm, Lu Buwei felt relieved.

At least this realm was within the capability of his shadow guards.

But if it were a peerless expert at the Transcendent Realm, Yan Ri and the others would definitely not be able to stop him!

Lu Buwei suddenly let out a self-mocking laugh.

How could there be such a young expert at the Transcendent Realm in this world?

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

“Master, a secret letter just arrived from the palace.”

Seeing Lu Buwei somewhat calm, Yan Ri pulled out a bamboo tube as thick as a pinky finger from his bosom.

“The palace?”

Lu Buwei glanced at the bamboo tube in his hand.

The spies he had planted in the palace were either close to emperor Qin or the Empress Dowager.

For an urgent message to arrive this late, it must be something important.

He took the bamboo tube from Yan Ri’s hand and poured out a rolled-up piece of paper.

After squinting at it, Lu Buwei’s eyes widened instantly.

He slammed the paper heavily on the table.

And sneered coldly several times.

“Good, good!”

“Hmph, I was wondering how he so easily sided with the Empress Dowager, so that’s it, so that’s it!”

Yan Ri asked in a deep voice, “Did the Empress Dowager promise him lavish conditions?”

Lu Buwei glanced at him sideways, his eyes cold, “Conditions?”

“It’s more than just conditions.”

“This shameless woman, it seems she couldn’t bear to stay a widow any longer!”

Yan Ri shivered violently!

“You mean?”

Lu Buwei sneered, igniting the piece of paper over the candle flame.

He squinted his eyes and said, “These two were so passionate that they tore the bed sheets. What else could it mean?”

“Hmph, I didn’t expect this.”

“Our seemingly lofty Empress Dowager plays so wildly.”

A glint of intelligence flashed in Yan Ri’s eyes, “Now that we have this clue, can’t we force them into submission?”

The scandal of the Empress Dowager and the current situation, even the Emperor of Heaven couldn’t save them if it got out!

Lu Buwei shook his head slowly, “Do you think they would let others catch any evidence?”

He threw away the burning paper and turned around, pacing in the study with his hands clasped behind his back.

Moments later, a light bulb seemed to go off in his head.

“However, we can indeed play some tricks with this.”

The Empress Dowager and Li Mo had barely met and couldn’t wait to tumble together.

What does this indicate?

It shows that the Empress Dowager has been lonely in the deep palace and is desperate for a man!

Although Li Mo is detestable, one must admit he’s quite handsome.

A mature, desperate Empress Dowager, and a handsome young man, healthy and robust.

Regardless of who seduced whom first.

The fact that the two ended up in bed, tearing the sheets in the process.

It all points to one thing.

It turns out that the Empress Dowager has had needs in this area for a long time! She happens to be in her prime, but she just hadn’t shown it before. Lu Buwei caressed his chin, lost in thought. If he could find a way to control Zhao Ji, then all problems would be solved!