In the Imperial Court

The first step to entering the Han State court is naturally to secure a position.

For Han Fei, this position doesn't need to be too high, but it must be special and convenient for him.

Facing Ji Wu Ye's probing, Han Fei casually brushed it off and said to King Han:

"Father King, now is the time when Han State needs people. Your son is willing to share your worries."

"It's rare that Ninth Brother has this heart. What position do you want?"

King Han remained expressionless. Although he looked portly and feeble, not like a wise ruler,

how could the art of governance of a King of a country be lacking?

Moreover, how many good people can be emperors? They all have some unsavory things under their hands.

"Lord High Inquisitor!" Han Fei said calmly, uttering two words.

"What!"

Ji Wu Ye suddenly raised his head, his sharp tiger eyes staring fixedly at Han Fei, his fists clenched tightly, his aura astonishing.

If King Han wasn't here, he probably would have pinned Han Fei to the ground and hammered him.

Chancellor Zhang Kai Di focused his gaze on Han Fei, revealing a thoughtful expression.

King Han stared at Han Fei intently, feeling slightly surprised.

The so-called Lord High Inquisitor, ranked among the Three Dukes, equivalent to the Six Ministers, and alongside the Minister of War, Minister of Works, Minister of Personnel, and Minister of Education, collectively known as the Five Offices, is in charge of prisons and surveillance.

This position seems to have complete functions and great power, but many officials avoid it.

The mere mention of prisons is enough to make people flinch, subconsciously feeling that this is a bad place.

"Ninth Brother, have you thought it through?" King Han asked.

"As far as your son knows, the position of Lord High Inquisitor has been vacant for half a year. Since no one is taking this position, why not let your son do it?" Han Fei said.

"Your Majesty, Ninth Brother is, after all, a Confucian scholar. I'm afraid the affairs of the prison are not suitable for him," Ji Wu Ye said quickly.

The implication was that Han Fei was a scholar, and it would be inappropriate for him to come into contact with prisons, and he might not be able to handle it.

"General Ji doesn't need to worry! Father King, please be sure to agree to your son!" Han Fei said with cupped hands.

"The position of Lord High Inquisitor is a major matter. Let this King think about it. Ninth Brother, you have just returned, so take a rest for a while, familiarize yourself with the Han State government affairs, and then take office," King Han said.

He neither rejected Han Fei nor did he mention the specific date of taking office.

It must be said that King Han is getting older, but his mind is still as cunning as a fox.

Han Fei remained calm upon hearing this, but a flash of disappointment flashed deep in his eyes.

Ji Wu Ye sneered. He had worked so hard to kill the previous Lord High Inquisitor, how could he let this kid with barely any hair get the benefit?

As long as he controls the prison position again, his power will be greatly increased.

"Ninth Brother, do you have anything else?" King Han asked.

"Your son came only to pay his respects to Father King," Han Fei said.

"Well, it's commendable that you have such filial piety." King Han nodded slightly.

He calmly looked at General Ji Wu Ye and Chancellor Zhang Kai Di.

For many years, the civil and military affairs of the Han State court, the balance between tension and relaxation, had been in a delicate state.

In recent years, Ji Wu Ye's ambition had expanded too quickly, and this balance was about to be unsustainable.

When that time came, the Han State would probably be overturned!

King Han's heart was as clear as a mirror, and seeing Han Fei, who had returned to the country at this time, he already had some ideas in his mind.

In the evening.

Han Fei returned to his mansion, where Wang Shu, Flame Spirit Ji, and Red Lotus Princess were already present.

In the center of the mansion, a table of colorful and fragrant dishes was set. Soon after, the full moon rose high, and the silver moonlight sprinkled into the courtyard, adorning the earth and all things with a wonderful landscape.

"Ninth Brother! You're finally back!"

Red Lotus Princess ran to Han Fei's side, her pretty face written all over with unhappiness.

"Red Lotus, there are many things in the court, so I'm a little late."

Han Fei said with a smile, then walked to the table and said:

"Brother Shu, Han Fei is late, let me punish myself with a cup first, how about it?"

"As you wish," Wang Shu said.

"Good!"

After that, Han Fei poured himself a cup and drank it down in one gulp.

The wine was like a raging fire, going down his throat all the way to his chest, burning fiercely.

"Good wine, good people, good scenery, the scenery here is especially good! Hahaha."

Han Fei laughed, taking advantage of a trace of alcohol, his poetic inspiration burst forth.

However, he was greeted with contempt from Red Lotus and Flame Spirit Ji!

For a time, the atmosphere became awkward!

Han Fei lowered his head like a defeated rooster and sat on the chair, his face full of dejection.

"How did it feel to go to the Imperial Palace today?" Wang Shu asked, holding a glass of wine and taking a light sip.

"Very bad! The current Han State is no longer the Han State I knew," Han Fei said with a heavy expression.

"Ninth Brother, what are you saying? What do you mean? How is the Han State not the Han State you knew?" Red Lotus said.

"Child! A flower in a greenhouse, you don't know the cruelty of the world," Flame Spirit Ji glanced at her and said lightly.

"What did you say, you fox spirit!" Red Lotus retorted without the slightest politeness.

In her opinion, Flame Spirit Ji was just a little fox spirit, she was just too alluring.

"A vixen? That's not a bad way to put it." Flame Spirit Ji wasn't angry, nor did she mind Red Lotus Princess's attitude.

"Red Lotus, Miss Flame is a peerless beauty of the highest caliber, how can you use such vulgar words like 'vixen' to describe her?

Even if you were to say it, you shouldn't use 'vixen,' you should say 'fox immortal!'" Han Fei said.

It has to be said, he is a literati and poet after all, the level of his speech is different.

The same context, in Han Fei's mouth, becomes high-end.

Vixen and fox immortal are essentially the same, but a different way of saying it makes people feel different.

"Hehe, fox immortal?" Flame Spirit Ji chuckled, causing the starlight in the sky to dim.

If ordinary men saw it, they would probably lose their souls immediately. However, Han Fei was no ordinary person, he just felt incredibly amazed.

Thinking of the current situation in Han State, his face became serious, and he said:

"Now the power of the court is basically controlled by Ji Wu Ye, I can feel Father King's helplessness. But Han State cannot be without Ji Wu Ye at the moment, and we still have to rely on him to guard the borders of Han State, alas."

"It is not a day's cold that brings three feet of ice!" Wang Shu said.

"Yes, what I need now is to melt this ice in Han State and revitalize it," Han Fei said.

The group drank wine together, chatting about everything under the sky, until late at night, when they were all basically drunk, and then went back to rest.

After Wang Shu sent Flame Spirit Ji back to her room, he left alone, glanced in the direction of the Imperial Palace, and then hurried over.

But before he could take a few steps, he found Flame Spirit Ji, who had been drunk and asleep before, standing beside him.

"Little Flame Flame, what are you!" Wang Shu asked in confusion.

"How could that little bit of wine make someone drunk!" Flame Spirit Ji smiled lightly, moving her lotus steps closer, bringing a burst of hot fragrance, intoxicating.

"So that's how it is, then let's explore the Imperial Palace together tonight!" Wang Shu said.

Obviously, Flame Spirit Ji took the initiative to follow him, the purpose is to walk with him, it is impossible to leave her alone.

"Yeah." Flame Spirit Ji nodded repeatedly, grabbed Wang Shu's arm, and was very excited.

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