Chapter 182

Chapter 182: What’s a king’s throne compared to Fei Yan and Yan Linji’s thighs to rely on!

“You’re going to Han?”

Lady Mingzhu jumped out of bed when she heard Li Mo’s words. Her charming face turned pale. It’s not that Han is particularly terrifying per se. She’s terrified of Bai Xianwu.

Bai Xianwu’s strength is unfathomable, and now she’s the great general of Han, commanding one hundred thousand troops at Hangu Pass. Li Mo killed Bai Yifei; Bai Xianwu certainly won’t let it go. If this were in Qin, she might not dare to cause trouble here. But once they go to Han, it’s like a lamb entering a tiger’s den.

However, Li Mo has reasons he cannot ignore. “Han Fei’s current situation is dire; I can’t stand idly by.”

Han Fei, carrying his ideals, wants to change the current situation in Han. But the Emperor of Han is foolish and not only failed to employ him but reduced his power out of fear that he would compete with the crown prince for the throne.

He is now grounded in his mansion. Although Li Mo has left Liu Sha’s men there to help him, the effect has been minimal. The Emperor of Han now greatly trusts the great general Bai Xianwu, while showing malice towards his own son, Han Fei.

“Is that old fool senile? He trusts a dead person more than his own son!” Lady Mingzhu sat cross-legged on the bed, frowning and cursing.

If it weren’t for the Emperor’s foolishness, Li Mo wouldn’t have to personally run for Han Fei. There would be no need to face the threat posed by Bai Xianwu, and she wouldn’t have to worry so much.

So, ultimately, it’s the Emperor’s fault. If only they had gotten rid of him before leaving!

“Bai Xianwu wants to lure me there.”

Li Mo paused and said bluntly after a moment. Bai Xianwu knows about his close relationship with Han Fei and knows he wouldn’t sit idly by if Han Fei were in trouble. Using Han Fei as bait to draw him in. Then as you wish. Li Mo also wants to solve this matter as soon as possible to avoid ongoing trouble.

“Are you really going? What if something happens? How would I live…”

Lady Mingzhu threw herself into Li Mo’s arms, her face full of worry. Li Mo stroked her head and comforted her, “Bai Xianwu is only at most at the Transcendent level, there won’t be any problems.”

Confidence comes from strength. Both are at the Transcendent level; it’s uncertain who will win.

“But she has one hundred thousand troops.”

Lady Mingzhu raised her head, her long, narrow eyes filled with worry instead of seduction. It’s clear that she is genuinely concerned about an accident happening to Li Mo. Once a wild horse is tamed, it becomes incredibly loyal.

“How about I go with you? Maybe Bai Xianwu would show some mercy out of respect for my late parents?”

Lady Mingzhu sat up from Li Mo’s arms, biting her lip. She doesn’t want to face Bai Xianwu, who gave her childhood nightmares, but for Li Mo, she is willing to face it.

Li Mo laughed lightly, “Does she have any feelings?”

Lady Mingzhu awkwardly shook her head. How could a dead person have feelings!

“That’s it then, you stay at home. I’ll settle this matter.” Lady Mingzhu immediately softened, snuggling back into Li Mo’s arms with a sigh. Bai Xianwu has no emotions and won’t show her any mercy. She is too weak and would only be a burden if she went.

“When are you leaving?”

“Tomorrow morning.”

“Then will master sleep with me for a while? I can’t bear you leaving.” Lady Mingzhu looked up at Li Mo.

Rubbing against him, a small hand was already itching to move.

Her pearl-white teeth lightly bit her lips as she fluttered her nostrils, sniffing the scent on Li Mo’s body.

Like a shark smelling blood, she looked ravenous.

This wasn’t about getting Li Mo to sleep with her for a bit, it was obvious she wanted to sleep with him!

Li Mo found it amusing, ruffled her hair, and said, “I still have to go to the palace, I’ll deal with you when I get back tonight.”

Lady Mingzhu obediently quieted down upon hearing this.

No matter how big the matter, it couldn’t delay the master’s important tasks.

She clung to his neck and gave him a deep kiss, panting, “Tonight, I’ll give the master a surprise.”

Lady Mingzhu always had new tricks up her sleeve, but Li Mo didn’t pay much attention to it.

He got up, straightened his clothes, and said, “I just discussed with Jing Ni, from now on, you’ll help her handle the matters of the Net. Giving you something to do will keep you from getting bored.”

Lady Mingzhu was stunned instantly.

The rising desire was immediately scared away!

“With the mistress?”

Helping Jing Ni meant she’d have to be with her every day?

Lady Mingzhu had been trying to avoid her!

“Hmm, what’s wrong?”

Li Mo sensed her reluctance.

“No, nothing, I’ll follow the master’s arrangements.”

Lady Mingzhu quickly shook her head.

The mistress didn’t devour people, so what was there to be afraid of?

Helping the master manage affairs was a sign of his trust in her.

Thinking of this, Lady Mingzhu’s reluctance vanished instantly.

In the palace.

Ying Zheng was somewhat surprised to hear that Li Mo was going to Han.

“Why does the National Advisor want to go to Han?”

It was not a short trip, so he had to inform Ying Zheng.

Moreover, Li Mo had another purpose for visiting his mother.

“There are some matters to attend to, I’ll be back in half a month at most.”

Ying Zheng nodded at his words, not asking further.

Li Mo continued, “I have one more favor to ask of you, Your Majesty.”

Ying Zheng’s face was kind, unlike the stern expression he showed others.

“Feel free to ask, National Advisor.”

Ying Zheng had great respect and trust in him, especially after Li Mo helped eliminate the new major threat of Lu Buwei.

If Li Mo had a request, Ying Zheng naturally wouldn’t decline.

Li Mo pursed his lips and pondered, “I would like His Majesty to visit the Empress Dowager. This time, I want to go to Han as an envoy of Qin.”

Ying Zheng was slightly taken aback.

But he soon understood and his face darkened.

“Is someone in Han intending harm to the National Advisor?”

Going to Han as a Qin envoy could prevent many unnecessary troubles.

Even if Bai Xianwu wanted to seek revenge, she wouldn’t dare to use the army openly.

Her army could handle Li Mo, but not a Qin envoy.

Otherwise, it would be a declaration of war against Qin!

Qin might have just rid itself of Lu Buwei and had yet to stabilize its political situation.

But it wasn’t something a small country like Han could contend with!

Li Mo didn’t hide anything from Ying Zheng.

“Your Majesty should be aware of the recent appointment of a woman as the Grand General in Han. Her name is Bai Xianwu.”

Ying Zheng slightly nodded, “I’m aware.”

Such significant position changes between nations were certainly known to him as the Emperor of Qin.

But the true identity of Bai Xianwu was known to few.

“She is the foster mother of Bai Yifei, the only female marquis in Han.”

Ying Zheng and Gai Nie’s expressions changed simultaneously.

“Bloody Marquis, Bai Yifei?”

Li Mo said calmly, “That’s right, Bai Yifei was killed by me, Bai Xianwu won’t let it go easily.”

A hint of turmoil flickered in Gai Nie’s usually calm eyes.

Clearly, he’d heard about Bai Xianwu.

“Mr. Gai Nie, have you heard of her?”

Gai Nie looked at Li Mo and nodded.

With a solemn expression, he said, “My master once told me that this person is extremely strange and no longer falls within the category of humans.”

Ying Zheng frowned, “Not human?”

Li Mo explained, “She’s a dead person.”

Ying Zheng’s pupils contracted; this answer was far beyond his expectation.

He turned to Gai Nie and asked, “How powerful is she?”

Gai Nie had an extremely serious look on his face as he recalled what Guiguzi had previously told him.

He succinctly said, “Not at the level of communicating with the gods, but possessing the abilities of one.”

“Even my master doesn’t have the confidence to kill her.”

“Master said…”

He looked at Li Mo again and said solemnly, “This person is unkillable.”

Lady Mingzhu had suspected this before.

Now, Gai Nie’s words had undoubtedly confirmed it.

Years ago, Bai Xianwu caused a massacre in Han, which aroused great anger among the people.

Emperor Han, under pressure, sent troops to encircle and attack her.

But later, there was no definitive result.

They only announced to the public that Bai Xianwu was dead.

But in reality, she had only fallen into a deep sleep.

Looking at it this way, it was likely that both sides had made compromises.

Bai Xianwu would no longer appear in the world, and Emperor Han would no longer pursue the matter.

Ying Zheng rubbed his fingers thoughtfully and said, “This person is truly terrifying?”

“If that’s the case, you can simply explain it to the National Advisor and the Empress Dowager; she will surely agree.”

Li Mo pursed his lips and said, “I’m afraid it will be troublesome for Emperor Qin to make the trip.”

Ying Zheng didn’t ask further, and Li Mo didn’t say more either.

In fact, before coming to Ying Zheng, he had already visited Zhao Ji.

The old witch refused to see him!

Mostly because she was still angry about the last incident and felt too ashamed to face him.

Ying Zheng quickly arrived at Zhao Ji’s palace.

After explaining the situation, Zhao Ji glanced at him.

She remained emotionless and said, “Isn’t his Excellency the National Advisor highly capable? He could even kill Lu Buwei; what’s there to fear from a mere Bai Xianwu?”

Ying Zheng explained, “Naturally, sir is unafraid, but going as an envoy of the State of Qin could prevent many unnecessary troubles.”

Zhao Ji twirled the jade spoon in her hand, gently stirring the honey water in her cup.

Her luscious red lips opened slightly.

“Oh.”

Ying Zheng: “?”

Oh?

What does “oh” mean?

Does it mean she agrees or disagrees?

He tentatively asked, “Does the Empress Dowager agree?”

Zhao Ji glanced at him from the corner of her eye, her tone indifferent, “Did I say I agree?”

Ying Zheng: “So, does the Empress Dowager disagree?”

Zhao Ji remained motionless.

“Did I say I disagree?”

Ying Zheng: “…”

What can you do when you have such a mother?

No matter how wise he was, he didn’t know what to do!

“The title of envoy can be given to him,”

Just as Ying Zheng hesitated, Zhao Ji suddenly said in a neutral tone.

Before Ying Zheng could breathe a sigh of relief, she added, “But nothing else will be provided.”

Ying Zheng asked puzzledly, “Nothing else?”

Zhao Ji turned her head, looked at him, and said, “Self-funded expenses, no guards.”

Ying Zheng frowned and said, “That doesn’t seem appropriate.”

…

By rights, an envoy’s travel expenses to another country should be reimbursed by the state.

And they would be heavily guarded.

But Zhao Ji withheld them all.

“With Bai Xianwu commanding tens of thousands of soldiers, if she really disregards everything and attacks the National Advisor, the National Advisor might be in danger.”

Zhao Ji snorted at his words.

“Isn’t Bai Xianwu just a woman?”

“Your National Advisor has plenty of ways to deal with women, you don’t need to worry about it.”

Ying Zheng felt her words were weird.

There was a hint of petty anger in them.

Zhao Ji dropped the spoon into the cup, got up, and walked to the side of the bed.

Yawning, she looked exhausted.

“I’m tired, let’s leave it at that.”

Ying Zheng intended to persuade her a bit more, but Zhao Ji gave him no chance.

She had already lain down on the bed and closed her eyes.

“Your son understands.”

After Ying Zheng’s footsteps faded away, Zhao Ji, who had closed her eyes, suddenly opened them wide.

She sat up from the bed with a grunt.

Grinding her teeth, she said, “Rebel, and you want me to send troops to escort you?”

“I’d rather send troops to kill you on the road!”

She was overthinking it.

Li Mo had never intended for her to send troops to escort him in the first place.

Having the title of an envoy is enough.

With 100,000 troops under her command, even if Bai Xianwu sends a thousand troops, it won’t make much difference.

Any more and Han won’t allow them to enter.

“This old witch, she really holds a grudge.”

After receiving the envoy’s staff, Li Mo walked out of the palace, muttering to himself at the door.

Zhao Ji remembered the time he stayed at an inn and wanted her to reimburse him.

So this time she had preemptively warned him, determined not to spend a single penny.

Li Mo chuckled.

When I get back, I’ll definitely make you pay!

Early the next morning.

Jing Ni had already packed his luggage for him.

A luxurious carriage was waiting at the entrance of the villa.

Li Mo didn’t care whether Zhao Ji sent people with him or not.

If she doesn’t, I’ll bring my own.

Having Fei Yan and Yan Lingji as companions is far more practical than having those big guys.

Except for them, the others couldn’t leave.

Jing Ni was swamped with tasks, and Sister Zi with her assistant Nong Yu also couldn’t come.

With Fei Yan and Yan Lingji along, Jing Ni could be relieved.

“Honey, I’ll leave the gold plate with you. Don’t forget to visit the palace every three days.”

Li Mo handed the gold plate from Zhao Ji to Jing Ni and patiently reminded her.

This task couldn’t be neglected.

Otherwise, by the time he returned, Li would be rotten.

Although a rotting body wouldn’t harm Li, his soul needed nourishment every three days.

“Don’t worry, husband.”

Jing Ni accepted the gold plate and tucked it into her bosom.

She also advised, “Be careful on this trip, husband. The sisters and I will wait for you at home.”

She wanted to accompany Li Mo, but there were many things to handle at home.

After lingering for a while, they finally separated under Yan Lingji’s broad, disapproving stare.

Li Mo got into the carriage and immediately took off his outer coat.

Yan Lingji blinked defensively at him.

“What are you doing?”

Li Mo paused, “Huh?”

Yan Lingji pouted, “I asked why you are taking off your clothes.”

She thought Li Mo was planning to do something intimate with the two of them in the carriage.

Fei Yan blushed, clearly thinking the same.

She shyly glanced at Yan Lingji on the other side.

Biting her lower lip gently, she remained silent.

If Mr. Li really wanted to, Fei Yan would comply.

As long as it made him happy.

Li Mo threw his outer robe, which hung on the envoy’s staff.

Wiping sweat from his forehead, he said, “It’s hot!

With a fire princess on the left and a stove on the right.

Squeezed in the middle, the heat was unbearable!

Fei Yan immediately lifted the curtain and hung it by the carriage window.

The cold wind from outside brought the temperature down a bit.

Li Mo smiled contentedly, grateful for Fei Yan’s attentiveness.

Yan Lingji, the wildcat, was clueless about taking care of others.

“I’ll take a nap. You rest too.”

Finally understanding Lady Mingzhu’s surprise from yesterday.

He hunted two prey last night.

One was a big shark, the other, a pink fox.

No fierce prey can beat a strong hunter.

Too bad I couldn’t hit two birds with one stone.

The plan with Lu didn’t work; new plans were needed.

Li Mo leaned over, resting his head on Fei Yan’s plump thighs.

Fei Yan softly smiled, stroking his cheek.

She gently said, “Rest, sir. Fei Yan isn’t tired.”

Li Mo lifted his leg, placing his foot on Yan Lingji’s lap.

Yan Lingji rolled her eyes, “You just love comfort.”

She adjusted her position to let him rest comfortably.

Li Mo smiled subtly.

For this life, he wouldn’t trade anything.

Not even a throne compared to the soft thighs of these two enchantresses!