The appointment with Ji Wuye, the Grand General of Han State, arrived as scheduled, and Xiao Zhen's carriage slowly rolled out of the estate.
By coincidence, his destination happened to be the same as that of Ninth Young Master Han Fei's carriage.
Han Fei lifted the curtain and called toward Xiao Zhen, "Sir, you're going to see the Grand General, aren't you? You must be careful. When certain people eat someone, they won't even spit out the bones."
Xiao Zhen smiled faintly. "Thank you for the reminder, Young Master. Since you've said that, let me offer you a word of advice as well. There may be quite a show at the Grand General's estate today."
Han Fei revealed a mysterious smile and said breezily, "Then it is sure to be very entertaining. I certainly cannot miss it. As it happens, because of the Ghost Soldier Robbery case, I have some matters to discuss with the Grand General as well."
At that moment, another person inside Han Fei's carriage spoke.
"Quite a few mysterious people have arrived in Xinzheng recently. They seem to have all entered the Grand General's estate. Mister Xiao Zhen, you should be careful!"
Through a gap in the carriage curtain, Xiao Zhen saw a white-haired young man sitting inside with his eyes closed.
This must have been Wei Zhuang, who had only recently descended from the mountain. Come to think of it, Han Fei and Wei Zhuang really were alike. Both had fellow disciples who went to Qin State. The two sides were like boxers stepping into the ring, though in the end, Han State still lost.
Qin State had not succeeded in annexing the six states merely because of Ying Zheng and a handful of talented people.
The hard work of several previous generations had long