Qin Shi Ambitious

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Seeing the stage shrouded in pale red silk gauze, revealing only a slender figure within, the guests were shocked. The guards in front of Yan Chunjun's carriage couldn't help but shout angrily:

"How dare you defy royalty!"

He drew his sword, intending to step forward and cleave the red veil.

"Halt!" Lord Yanchun's expression also turned cold, but he still ordered the guards to leave.

Then, he glanced at the butler who was looking down on the right side of the carriage and suddenly burst out laughing: "Butler, is this Feixue Pavilion the territory of Luqiu Pavilion?"

"Yes," the butler replied cautiously.

"Hmm, that's good." He looked at the graceful figure on the stage again and grinned maliciously: "Miss Xue Ji, I will be hosting a banquet at the Xue Wu Pavilion in my mansion tomorrow night."

"The scenery there is beautiful, with red gauze and candlelight, which is quite suitable for your dance."

"I suppose Luqiu Pavilion will grant me this favor and give you to me!"

...

Lord Yanchun has left, and the guests have also left.

These powerful and wealthy merchants lamented the absence of Xue Ji on the Feixue Yuhua Terrace and believed that Luqiu Pavilion would not offend Yanchun Jun for the sake of a dancer. On the other hand, they also boasted that they had seen Xue Ji's final dance and considered themselves even more noble.

As for the beautiful figure who lingered on the Flying Snow Jade Flower Platform, she felt she didn't need to worry too much. With the Hall Master absent, the Deputy Pavilion Master of Luqiu Pavilion wasn't qualified to decide her ownership.

As for what decision the Hall Master will make if he returns... Although Lord Yanchun wields immense power in the Yan Kingdom, I can earn him tens of thousands of gold coins; he won't abandon Xue Ji... right...?

Lu Wei returned just two hours before the performance at Feixue Pavilion began.

However, Master Lu was busy with other matters. As soon as he returned, he immediately went to Ashan and ordered his disciples to bring over the Luqiu Pavilion warehouse record book to calculate how much supplies he could transfer to Li Mu's army next year. He didn't go to Feixue Pavilion at all.

The drought is likely to continue next year, but it won't be limited to Zhao; the states of Yan, Wei, Han, Qi, and Qin may also experience severe drought. Except for the southern state of Chu, which will fare somewhat better, other regions will likely suffer from poor harvests.

This requires advance planning, but fortunately, Amu's mechanical oxen are already ready for production: they can plow fields and naturally dig ditches to bring in water, which will play a significant role.

So when his disciple came to report that "Lord Yanchun likes Miss Xueji of Feixue Pavilion," he was slightly taken aback. Then, noticing Jueying's arrival outside the window, he smiled slightly and said, "I'll handle this matter. Ashan, you continue to check the warehouse."

"Yes, boss." Lu Shan seemed not to hear anything else and focused on dealing with the books in his hands.

When you arrive at Feixue Pavilion, the place is as bright and lively as it is when the Snow Maiden is dancing, and as desolate and lonely it becomes after the dance ends.

Not just today, but always in the past.

The Snow Woman still stood on the Snow Flower Stage in the performance hall, surrounded by red gauze, which, in the darkness, gave her a sense of terror.

Are you so afraid of being abandoned?

The familiar voice reached her ears, and just as the Snow Maiden's face lit up with joy, the Hall Master's figure appeared before her.

"Your subordinate greets Your Excellency, Master."

The Snow Woman bowed slightly, knees slightly bent, and lowered her eyes in greeting.

“You’ve exceeded the target by three times this year, that’s excellent.” Lu Wei stepped forward, removed the heavy headdress from Xue Nu, and examined her. “The request from Lord Yan Chun has been sent to Lu Qiu Pavilion.”

"...Xue Ji is the Hall Master's person, and will obey the Hall Master's orders."

A tremor ran through her heart, and the Snow Maiden spoke in a low, hesitant voice.

With a clang, the silver headdress was casually tossed aside, its sound echoing loudly as it hit the jade flower stand amidst the dark red curtains. Lu Wei reached out and lifted the Snow Maiden's chin, then traced her smooth skin, touching her entire right cheek.

It is indeed very moisturizing.

"At my beck and call?"

When Xue Nu was teased like this, she didn't make any move at first. Her watery eyes rippled, her long eyelashes fluttered, and she boldly and presumptuously met Lu Tangzhu's gaze.

In the reflection of Lu Wei's pupils, she saw her own cool and aloof face gently rubbing against his large hand, her lips slightly parted as she breathed out...

Before she could even feel shy, two jade-like arms instinctively wrapped around the hall master's waist. The Snow Maiden took a step forward, and their bodies immediately pressed together.

"Yes, Master."

Her voice was almost melting as she murmured softly.

At this point, Lu Wei's palm naturally and slowly slid down, his fingertips tracing the Snow Maiden's slightly warm, slender neck, and landing where it should be.

The snow woman trembled, tilted her head back, and opened her lips even wider before being sealed with a kiss...

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Yan Chunjun's residence, Jueying returned from Luqiu Pavilion to report.

The sword at his waist, which was usually positioned behind him so as not to hinder his movements, was standing upright at his side today.

Jueying walked step by step to the front of the main hall, knelt down on one knee in front of Yanchunjun on the main seat, and was slightly distracted.

"Has the message been sent to Luqiu Pavilion?"

Yan Chunjun recalled the beautiful body of Xue Ji in Fei Xue Pavilion, and his heart was filled with desire. He immediately wanted to return to the backyard, pick a maid who looked similar, and dye her hair white to try it out.

“Yes…” Jueying lowered his head and looked into the distance, where he could see the soles of Yanchunjun’s shoes. He pressed his hand on the ground with his fingers, and the knuckles curled up.

"How did those peasants reply!" Yan Chunjun suppressed his anger, glancing sideways at his most trusted subordinate, his tone furious: This guy was being insensible today. In the past, he could have said what he was thinking before I even asked!

"They..." Jueying felt a pang of regret. The current situation was favorable; if he had obeyed orders, then...

He hesitated for a moment, and a strong killing intent, like a needle, pierced Jueying's back.

With a sudden clarity of mind, Jueying realized that he had no choice.

"The lords at Luqiu Pavilion said..." He suddenly stood up, patted the non-existent dust off his knees, and walked step by step toward the obese body on the main seat.

With his right hand, he slowly drew out the Hao Cao sword.

"How dare you! What are you doing!" Yan Chunjun stared in astonishment at Jueying's actions, all her fantasies vanishing instantly.

"...You want me to kill you!" Jueying lowered his chin, flashed, and when he reappeared, Hao Cao's sword pierced Yan Chunjun's chest without any resistance.

"You!" Yan Chunjun's eyes widened, his fingers trembling as he was about to raise them. He never expected that his most trusted subordinate would suddenly betray him.

With his other hand, Jueying grabbed the finger that was about to rise, twisted it hard, and a cracking sound of bone breaking accompanied by a silent scream of pain echoed in the empty hall...

At this moment, Hao Cao's sword unleashed its dark sword energy, completely taking away the prince's younger brother who was almost at the pinnacle of power in the Yan Kingdom.

"This is just the first one."

A cold female voice entered the hall. Lu Ni, holding the Jingni Sword, appeared by the first pillar in the hall and leaned against it: "You know what to do next."

"Little understands."

Jueying pulled Hao Cao out of the thick pile of corpses and sped out of the main hall.

A short while later, he returned carrying Steward Yanchun in one hand and a box of letters in the other.

He tossed the steward aside, and scattered all the letters and cloths across the hall, with the occasional words "Your Highness the Crown Prince" clearly visible on them.

The steward was already terrified, believing his affair with Prince Dan had been discovered. When he saw the bloodied corpse of Lord Yanchun, he was even more horrified. But before he could say anything, Hao Cao beheaded him with a single sword stroke, blood splattering onto the letter...

"I have done everything according to the instructions of the Hall Master. I hope that you can arrange for me to go to Daze Mountain to hide as soon as possible."

Jueying grinned, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and took five steps in front of Lu Ni, smiling obsequiously, showing no trace of the cruelty he had displayed in the bloody killing just now.

"Okay, I'll arrange for you to go into hiding right away..."

Lu Ni's voice grew softer and softer, and by the time she uttered the word "avoid," the Jingni sword she was holding was already unsheathed, its cold light slashing straight towards Jueying's neck.

Jueying was on guard. Although she was filled with despair, she still drew her sword to block: "I have served the Hall Master, and you actually killed me!"

"Hmph!" Lu Ni didn't say a word, and the Jingni Sword kept thrusting out. Jueying knew that he couldn't win, so he just blocked with all his might and tried to find an opportunity to escape.

If you still don't have the will to fight to the death under these circumstances, then you can only die.

After two or three moves, accompanied by the slicing sound of a sword cutting through flesh, Jueying collapsed, clutching his neck...

Blood splattered on the pillars of the main hall.

Meanwhile, in Feixue Pavilion, on the pristine white snow-covered jade flower platform, at the center of a hexagonal snowflake, amidst soft whispers and gasps, specks of blood-red plum blossoms were added...

An hour later, Lu Ni, who was guarding the Yan Chun Jun residence, waited for the arrival of the Hall Master. She smelled the familiar scent on him and lowered her head, pretending not to know anything.

"My lord, the secret guards in the treasury of Lord Yanchun's residence have been completely eliminated."

"Yes, thank you for your hard work." Lu Wei stared at Lu Ni's cherry lips, and was somewhat tempted: "Go back to Lu Qiu Pavilion and have A Shan bring some strong disciples. While it's still early at night, make a few more trips."

"Yes." Lu Ni's figure disappeared, while the Hall Master swaggered into the treasure vault and began absorbing the in-game currency.

Lord Yanchun's treasury was comparable to that of a nation, and due to Lord Yanchun's arrogance, it contained no hidden mechanisms.

In theory, as long as someone can get in alive, they can choose whatever they want as if it were their own home.

Lu Wei put this theory into practice that very night.

Entering the deepest part of the treasure vault, everything that his palm touched, all of it was absorbed into the system. At that moment, looking at the balance number in the upper left corner of the system, Hall Master Lu felt his own power!

He understood that after this night, not only he, but also his trusted subordinates, would experience a rapid increase in power...

"In Handan City, there's also the Prime Minister's residence. Guo Kai has been amassed wealth for so many years, shouldn't I find a chance to get a share with him?"

Standing with his hands behind his back at the entrance of the treasure vault, gazing at the bright moon, Lu Wei felt extremely happy.

At this moment, Lu Ni and Lu Shan arrived with a dozen or so trusted disciples of Lu Qiu Pavilion. They carried all sorts of rare treasures out of the mansion wall, and dozens of carriages with horseshoes covered in thick cloth were waiting there.

Under the cover of night, overloaded horse-drawn carriages drove as silently as possible from inside the city to the outside.

They will not return to Jicheng; they will head straight for Dazeshan.

Although the disciples had worked very hard to move the treasures, and the hall master had diligently made a large sum of money in advance, it still only accounted for a small portion of the entire collection of Lord Yanchun's mansion.

There are also many large items that simply cannot be moved.

But that's enough; we still need to leave something for the royal palace and the crown prince's residence to report.

As for the Yan state, it's time to arrange the retreat after the New Year.

Chapter 106 The Marriage Plan

The death of Lord Yanchun was undoubtedly a major earthquake in the State of Yan.

The officials of the entire Yan Chun Jun faction almost rioted, and the King of Yan was equally furious and ordered an investigation.

After a brief investigation, the murderer was identified as Jueying, the former top expert of the Yanchun Jun Mansion!

The problem is, however, that Jueying has already escaped.

Moreover, given Jueying's strength, it would be extremely difficult to send experts to capture him before he escaped from Yan. The King of Yan had no choice but to issue an arrest warrant to the seven kingdoms, offering a hefty reward...