Returning the Favor in Kind!

"Perhaps for Brother Ye, what you did was indeed something that came naturally."

"But it's a different story for a few of us who haven't seen much of the world."

Han Fei did not hide his embarrassment.

He did not hide his surprise.

Instead, he cheerfully pointed to Zi Nu and Wei Zhuang.

At the same time, he made a rather humorous self-deprecating remark.

However, this self-deprecating remark was just a joke, not a genuine expression of self-mockery. Han Fei was more concerned about the information Ye Qingcang had mentioned earlier. "Speaking of which, I'd really like to hear about Brother Ye's investigation results. Would it be convenient for you to share?"

"Of course it's convenient."

Ye Qingcang pointed to the bamboo scrolls on the table and said casually, "If it's inconvenient, I wouldn't have taken these things out."

"Then I won't stand on ceremony?"

Han Fei picked up a scroll and shook it.

Seeing that Ye Qingcang did not intend to stop him.

So he took the initiative to call out, "Brother Wei Zhuang, would you like to come and take a look?"

"Never mind."

"I'm not interested in insider information."

"Compared to these."

"I'd rather know your plans."

Wei Zhuang looked at Han Fei, then shifted his gaze to Ye Qingcang Ye Qingcang, nodded slightly to him, and explained, "Since Ji Wuye has laid such a huge opening in front of us, we must cherish this hard-won opportunity. The first strike is always the most devastating, and being caught off guard almost represents our future potential!"

Wei Zhuang's words were somewhat cryptic.

But it's quite simple once you translate it.

Ye Qingcang finally seized this opportunity.

We should definitely give Ji Wuye a hard time.

This is not to remind Ji Wuye.

Rather, it means that we are now facing Ji Wuye in a situation where we are deliberately outmaneuvering him, Ji Wuye is completely unaware that his true strength has been exposed.

So, what can we gain from this plan?

It determines whether our future path will be easy or not.

"Ji Wuye has many valuable things... but apart from money, we can practically have no access to anything else right now!"

"The intelligence network controlled by the Straw Raincoat Guest is very difficult to infiltrate."

"Moreover, Ji Wuye also has Hundred Birds under his command."

"Like two eyes."

"Blinding one of them will at most cause him pain, which may drive him into a frenzy, making him more likely to expose himself or be targeted."

"Unfavorable."

"This is truly disadvantageous."

Zi Nu shook her head and listed the possibilities one by one. "As for the identity of Tidal Nymph, it's still uncertain. But I've heard there's a very favored beauty in the palace Hu Meiren, who might be Tidal Nymph. However, she's in the Inner Palace, so even if we get in touch with her, even if she's willing to help us, it won't be enough to bring down Ji Wuye, because Ji Wuye still calls the shots in the court... At most, it could only increase the Ninth Young Master's chances of ascending the throne. Pillow talk is all about being silent and subtle... As for military power, everyone knows that Blood Garbed Marquis is leading troops in the field. Given the relationship between Qin, Zhao, and Wei, if he dares to lead his troops back without an imperial edict, let alone whether the Han King would allow it, even Ji Wuye would definitely not allow him to do so... Han Kingdom falls, his position as a general will become worthless!"

"Therefore, if we want to fight, we can only target his wallet!"

Han Fei nodded.

I quite agree with Zi Nu's comments.

What is strategy?

That's called strategy.

First, decide which target to attack, then decide how to attack it.

That is, to formulate the tactics for fighting.

But Ye Qingcang still has another trump card in his hand.

He coughed lightly, and seeing that Han Fei, Zi Nu, and Wei Zhuang were all looking at him, he cheerfully kept them in suspense, then chuckled, "I do have a suitable person here who can shake Ji Wuye's military power. However, it wouldn't be very meaningful for me to take action, and this person would easily be branded with my personal mark... If Brother Han Fei is interested, you might as well take over this person. With some time and effort to train him, he will surely become a formidable weapon!"

"Oh?"

Han Fei knew that Ye Qingcang never spoke recklessly.

It was praised by Ye Qingcang as a great weapon.

It could even shake Ji Wuye's military power.

He is definitely not an ordinary person.

So he immediately sat up straight, adjusted his demeanor, and asked, "Brother Ye, could you explain in more detail... For example, who is this person, and why is he helping us?"

"Startled Salamander... bring the person here."

Ye Qingcang waved his hand, signaling Startled Salamander to take care of the matter.

Startled Salamander rolled her eyes subconsciously.

This expresses speechlessness.

But he nodded and went out the door.

Before long, he returned to the room with a hunched beggar.

"Excuse me, is this...?"

Han Fei was never the kind of person who judged people by their appearance.

Even though this beggar was poorly dressed.

It even emitted a rotten stench.

They even wrapped their faces with strips of cloth.

He still greeted her with a polite bow.

Zi Nu didn't say anything, because when she was fleeing back then, she was much dirtier than this beggar. In order to survive under the Yue Shen, she even buried herself in a muddy pond. Now, although Zilan Pavilion is a place of pleasure that she created herself, which can be described as extremely elegant, it is not unacceptable to beggars!

Needless to say, Wei Zhuang was an even bigger threat.

Beauty and ugliness are meaningless to him.

But the beggar's self-introduction of his name still caught his attention.

"Reporting to the Ninth Young Master."

"This humble general... Li Kai!"

The beggar knelt on one knee and clasped his hands in a salute.

His voice was hoarse.

Like a broken bellows.

But putting aside his voice.

His words truly shocked Han Fei and Zi Nu.

Even Wei Zhuang.

He also subconsciously gripped the scabbard in his hand.

They had all heard of this name.

Former Han Kingdom Right Vice Minister.

It should be said that Left Sima Liu Yi was the deputy chief of staff.

Therefore, Li Kai must have been the chief of staff in his youth.

Let's just say that.

Li Kai was even able to lead an army independently in the war to conquer the Baiyue.

On individual ability.

On career prospects.

They are all superior to Liu Yi.

However, Li Kai clearly died in the war against the Baiyue, and his resurrection here must be a secret!

Tell me about your experience.

"If you don't speak up now, you'll never have another chance."

"This is your only chance to turn things around."

"You wouldn't want to see your wife submit to your enemy, would you?"

"Li Kai?"

Ye Qingcang took the wine pot without ceremony.

I poured myself a glass of wine.

Swirling the wine glass.

He offered a reminder that was not without a hint of provocation.

However, the taste might be a little off.

This caused Han Fei, Zi Nu, and Wei Zhuang to give him strange looks.

Of course, these are all details.

The most urgent task is to figure out the situation.

"You faked your death, didn't you?"

"How many people still know about this?"

Han Fei asked in a low voice.

Logically, it should have been Li Kai's turn to introduce himself, but things happened so suddenly that Han Fei no longer had the patience to wait for Li Kai to speak.

So, he blurted out, somewhat hastily.

Fortunately, Ye Qingcang.

He shielded Li Kai from the attack and explained, "He did indeed fake his death... Brother Han Fei, please calm down. Only you, me, and everyone else in this room know about this. He was someone I personally captured. You know my strength... Let him speak first!"

"Feel sorry."

Han Fei controlled his emotions.

He bowed to Li Kai.

He then said, "Please..."

"You're too kind Ninth Young Master."

"This humble general did indeed fake his death."

"In the war to conquer the Baiyue."

"My deputy general Liu Yi remained inactive, which turned my plan to attack from both sides into a battle against an isolated enemy. As a result, I was defeated... Fortunately, the Baiyue soldiers did not finish off the enemy obediently. Instead, they hastily set a fire, thinking they had burned all the corpses, and then hurriedly left, allowing me to survive by relying on the heat shielded by my thousands of brothers."

Li Kai said this.

Even though I was trying to control my tone.

It was also difficult to suppress his rapid breathing.

You have to understand, those are thousands of brothers.

Moreover, he left behind only the elite troops. After all, under the tactic of luring the enemy, a smaller number of troops was needed to arouse the desire of the Baiyue army to surround and pursue them. Under the premise of fighting with fewer people against more people, even if they knew that he, the general, had made arrangements and that it was a trap to lure the enemy, those who dared to stay behind were still brave and fierce men, including his personal guards.

However, it's all because of that bastard Liu Yi.

These thousands of soldiers died with their eyes open in peace.

Just like Yang Botao hated Huang Wei until his death.

The bonds forged on the battlefield are far more reliable than ordinary friendships, because such bonds often involve entrusting one's descendants to another, or even entrusting one's children to another. In such a life-or-death bond, the entire army was wiped out because of a traitor. This hatred can be said to be the only reason that supported Li Kai to crawl out of the pile of corpses, endure the scorching flames, and still maintain a strong will to survive, even at all costs.

Yes.

He crawled out from among the charred corpses of his brothers.

At that moment.

His life was no longer his own.

The revenge he seeks is not just for one person.

It was the deep-seated hatred and resentment of these thousands of brothers who had given their lives to him.

Therefore, after it became clear that King An of Han had not exonerated himself.

Because Liu Yi has already pledged allegiance to Ji Wuye.

The justice he sought was no longer possible.

Now, the Ninth Young Master in front of him is not only the son of King An of Han, who has the theoretical right to inherit the throne, but also a guy who wants to go against Ji Wuye. Even if he dies, he will climb onto this train. Even if he has to be a dog for the Ninth Young Master in front of him, he will bite Liu Yi's throat and give Ji Wuye a good bite!

Therefore, to Han Fei's astonishment...

It was also reflected in Zi Nu's contracting pupils.

Li Kai forcefully ripped the cloth off his face.

It revealed a face that was no longer recognizable as human.

He controlled his tone with extreme hatred.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Besides, after so many years of investigation, I have also found out the truth about the destruction of the Fire Rain Manor... It was Liu Yi who colluded with the Three Wolves with Cut Hair to steal all the wealth of the Fire Rain Manor. And Liu Yi's current wife was the former eldest daughter of the Fire Rain Manor. She was my lover and we were engaged to each other... So, Ninth Young Master, you don't need to worry about my stance. With Liu Yi now siding with Ji Wuye, only you can help me take revenge. Even your father would not help me anymore."

Regarding the disrespectful remarks made by Li Kai.

Han Fei did not pay any attention.

If a ruler treats his subjects as his own hands and feet, then the subjects will treat the ruler as their own heart and soul.

If a ruler treats his subjects like dogs and horses, then the subjects will treat the ruler as a fellow countryman.

If a ruler treats his subjects like dirt, then the subjects will treat the ruler like an enemy.

If any of your brothers die or your wife is stolen, your boss not only won't clear your name, but will also give credit to your enemies.

They would hate them to the core.

Even though King An of Han was his father.

As the son, he can only be described as acting unethically.

but...

"Brother Ye, do you want me to help him clear his name?"

"Or it could be based on him."

"Take Liu Yi off."

Does this make sense?

Han Fei looked at Ye Qingcang and said cautiously, "We don't yet have the strength to rival Ji Wuye. Even if we vindicate him, what then? If we overthrow Liu Yi, there will be another Li Yi, another Zhang Yi, another Wang Yi, another Wu Yi, and so on. Unless we can support him to the throne, but as you've seen, given his current state, his military leadership skills are still uncertain. To expect him to gain a foothold in this chaotic court... I'll be frank, I can't do it. I don't want to lie to him and say I can, that I can definitely avenge him; that would disappoint him... But compared to Ji Wuye, Liu Yi's problem is minor. Even if we were to intervene, we can't do it now!"

"Does Miss Zi Nu know anything about makeup?"

Ye Qingcang pressed down on Li Kai's shoulder.

He gestured for Li Kai to calm down.

Although Han Fei's words were straightforward, he was not without a response strategy.

Zi Nu was suddenly mentioned, was also taken aback.

After pondering for a moment, he asked in bewilderment, "I do know how, but I don't know what level Young Lord Ye means by 'knowing'."

Ye Qingcang, then pointed at Han Fei.

Before Han Fei could understand what was happening...

Suddenly, he raised his hand and grabbed his own hair.

Her short hair instantly turned into long hair.

Immediately, it was rolled up with the back of the hand and tied around the head.

A large makeup box was pulled out of the air.

Open it up to reveal a mirror inside.

Take out the powder puff and other makeup tools.

Under the dumbfounded gazes of Han Fei, Zi Nu, Wei Zhuang, Startled Salamander, and Li Kai, it only took three to five minutes to sculpt a figure that looked almost exactly like Han Fei, with an appearance that was about seven or eight parts similar!

"That's what you call it."

"Miss Zi Nu, can you do it?"

"If possible."

"You will be in charge of Li Kai's makeup from now on."

"Because I won't be staying in Xinzheng forever."

"Li Kai's makeup needs to be touched up regularly... In this way, we can get him to replace Liu Yi as the Left Sima without anyone noticing, and quietly undermine Ji Wuye's base of influence."

"As for the issue of him not resembling Liu Yi... Brother Han and I didn't resemble each other at first either. Now, looking at us, do you think we can get away with it?"

Ye Qingcang smiled and added, "You can handle the character development. For example, Liu Yi's temperament can be cultivated. Let's say Liu Yi is left-handed. From today onwards, Li Kai, you must learn to be left-handed—learn how he eats, how he writes, everything about him. You also need to memorize Liu Yi's existing network of connections. This way, you can not only kill Liu Yi but also clear the names of your thousands of unjustly killed brothers... Remember, revenge is temporary, but clearing names is for life. You need to have a long-term vision. At least you need to make sure that the families of those thousands of brothers who died unjustly because you trusted the wrong person know that they were brave warriors, not a group of cowards and disgraces who were led to their deaths by you, the dead general, and died in a daze!"