"He's called Qu Bing, and he's Shao Er's son."
Wei Zifu introduced Huo Qu Bing to Verdant Green Maiden, then had Huo Qu Bing bow to her.
Qu Bing!
Huo Qu Bing!
Verdant Green Maiden's gaze settled on Huo Qu Bing. When she saw him bow to her, the smile on her face grew impossible to hide.
"Qu Bing, Qu Bing—rid the Han of its ills..."
She strode up to Huo Qu Bing, bent down to study his face, and asked, "Kid, have you considered developing in the direction of becoming the Xiongnu Calamity?"
Huo Qu Bing looked bewildered. What did it mean to develop in the direction of becoming the Xiongnu Calamity?
"Do you mean... going to wipe out the Xiongnu?"
A fresh young mind caught on fast!
Verdant Green Maiden patted Huo Qu Bing on the shoulder, then turned to Wei Zifu and Liu Che. "Can I take this child under my wing?"
At her words, both Wei Zifu and Liu Che looked delighted.
"To receive your instruction is an honor for Qu Bing!"
Verdant Green Maiden settled in the Han Palace for the time being.
Liu Che suggested building a new palace for her, but after she rebuked him, he dropped the matter.
Besides, the Han Palace had grown from the foundations of the old Qin Palace, so finding somewhere to stay was easy. She had already torn down the Jade Maiden Shrine inside the palace, and chose a secluded hall nearby for her residence.
It came to be known as Changmen Palace!
Within Changmen Palace, a woman grieved, her voice mournful, her words full of sorrow.
Chen Ajiao saw the Han Palace brimming with celebration. The palace maids and eunuchs had all been rewarded, and when they looked her way, they darted their eyes aside. She