It must be said that Lady Mingzhu, the Tide Banshee, was constantly trying to win over Xiao Tian's heart.
Xiao Tian dared not linger too long with Lady Mingzhu, fearing he might become corrupted.
Hu Meiren's lavish feast was a success. Hong Lian was tasting Hu Meiren's cooking for the first time, and she praised it repeatedly, envying her father's good fortune.
This displeased Lady Mingzhu.
"The way to a man's heart is through his stomach." Lady Mingzhu had previously disdained the private discussions about love among her maids in the palace, relying instead on her beauty and cunning. But now she had made a decision.
"Let's set a small goal first: to surpass Hu Meiren's cooking skills within six months!"
Xiao Tian was very pleased with himself. He enjoyed a sumptuous meal served by two concubines in the harem. During this time, Hong Lian was very well-behaved, and Xiao Tian's Shadow Clone was not exposed.
The night was deep, and in the imperial court, many ministers looked haggard, while some Go masters seemed to have plucked out all their hair and eyebrows.
Li Si's Broken Dragon Formation is unpredictable and exquisite; even a celestial being descending to earth would likely find it difficult to solve.
"How long will it take for the chess prodigy, Old Master Du, to arrive in Xinzheng?" Fourth Prince Han Yu asked his adopted son Han Qiancheng, with a solemn expression.
"Father, the earliest it will be is the day after tomorrow."
"So, does this mean that Han will ultimately have to cede some of its territory?" Han Yu sighed inwardly.
" Zifang, do you have a plan?" At this moment, not far away, Han Fei patted Zhang Liang on the shoulder.
"Ninth Young Master, I can't see anything for the time being. This endgame is too ingenious. Your fellow disciple is no ordinary person."
Han Fei smiled slightly.
"You're all so capable usually! Now you can't even sort out a simple game!" Ji Wuye sneered.
"I'm not staying here any longer. Let me know when you've solved this puzzle!"
The group of people looked at each other in bewilderment.
However, there was not much use in keeping Ji Wuye around.
The art of Go is quite mysterious.
Blood-Clad Marquis Bai Yifei did not leave. With his left hand behind his back, he stared at the Remnant Dragon Bureau, lost in thought.
Afterwards, bored out of his mind, Xiao Tian returned to the imperial court.
"My beloved ministers, have you made any progress?"
"Your Majesty, there is still no result. The Qin State envoy's Broken Dragon Formation is truly ingenious. Even Mr. Dong, the most senior and exceptionally skilled chess player in Xinzheng, has no clue how to solve it."
Xiao Tian walked towards Han Fei.
" Han Fei, do you have any leads?"
"There are some." Han Fei smiled confidently.
Xiao Tian couldn't help but smile; he knew Han Fei could do it.
"Everyone must be thirsty, hungry, and tired! Someone! Go get some food and drink, and bring over those chairs!"
Some Go masters and ministers were all astonished to hear the words spoken by Xiao Tian, who was impersonating the King of Han.
The King of Han cherishes his people so much! He loves them like his own children!
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
In an instant, many ministers and Go masters who had worked hard all day were moved to tears.
Han Fei was surprised, completely taken aback by his father's clever maneuver.
"Your Majesty, you mustn't! The imperial court is a sacred and important place in the country."
Xiao Tian glared fiercely at the man and sneered, "Do you want my people to starve, thirst, or die from exhaustion? What are your intentions?! A nation's foundation lies in its talented people and the health of its citizens. I advise you to be kind! Take him away!"
"Your Majesty, I know I was wrong, please spare my life!"
At this moment, some ministers and Go masters have grown even more fond of the 'King of Han'.
Li Si was inwardly surprised that the King of Han had set a precedent by allowing the court officials to eat, drink, and rest in chairs!
"Interesting!"
Li Si turned his gaze to Han Fei, wanting to see how this senior brother would solve his predicament.
At this moment, bored Hong Lian secretly came to the imperial court.
"Brother, how is it?"
Han Fei nearly jumped up when Hong Lian suddenly patted him on the shoulder.
" Little Liangzi, what are you laughing at?" Hong Lian glared angrily at Han Fei, who was laughing at Han Zhang Liang's embarrassed expression.
Zhang Liang's smile immediately froze.
" Hong Lian, what are you doing here? Don't mess around." Han Fei looked helpless; he was just getting into a train of thought when his younger sister, Hong Lian, suddenly interrupted him.
"Brother, even with so many people, you can't master that stupid Go game?" Hong Lian pouted, looking incredulous.
"You don't understand Go. This Broken Dragon Formation is unpredictable Wuchang; no matter which move you make, it won't make a difference," Han Fei said, patting Hong Lian's head with a smile.
Hong Lian slapped Han Fei's hand away, saying with great displeasure, "Don't touch my head, I'm all grown up now."
"Brother, aren't those dragon-head-shaped eyes a bit strange? It would be better if you added one more."
Upon hearing this, Han Fei was about to laugh out loud, but the Broken Dragon Formation automatically Simulation a white piece in his eyes. As the white piece connected, all the Heizi inside the dragon's head were captured, revealing an empty shell. Although it was still an incomplete puzzle, Hong Lian's words completely enlightened him.
"Strange, indeed strange."
Han Fei smiled.
Xiao Tian, who was about to leave, became interested when he saw Han Fei make a move.
Han Fei, playing white, placed the piece at the center of the Heavenly Yuan. Most of the Heizi were captured, leaving the dragon head empty.
Li Si smiled, picked up the Heizi, and placed it down, forming a small Black Dragon shape.
At this moment, Han Fei's smile widened even further.
"How is that possible!"
A minute later, Li Si looked at the revitalized chess game, his eyes narrowing in horror. His Broken Dragon Formation had been broken! And Han Fei had broken it by taking advantage of his intentions!
Every step Li Si took seemed meticulously planned!
"Two dragons biting each other, a Tai Chi Yin-Yang balance, senior brother, you still have a slight edge."
" Li Si, let's calculate the time. Even the fastest horse in Qin State wouldn't be able to reach our territory by now." Han Fei stared at Li Si, his left hand behind his back, and the white chess piece in his right hand returned to the chess bowl.
"Very well, in that case, let's conclude this matter. Also, Senior Brother, would you like to have a drink?" Li Si turned and left, not giving Han Fei a chance to refuse.
"Wow, that's amazing!"
The atmosphere had been silent and tense for a long time, but as a Go master exclaimed in amazement, everyone became excited.
"The Ninth Prince is exceptionally intelligent and wise; he is truly a blessing to our Han State!"
"Brother! That's awesome!" Hong Lian exclaimed in surprise.
Zhang Liang smiled, his eyes filled with Han Fei's confident and assured demeanor.
" Han Fei, well done! You have indeed not disappointed me or this country." Xiao Tian, now transformed into the King of Han, couldn't help but clap his hands, his laughter echoing.
"Your Majesty, all this credit should actually be attributed to Hong Lian." Han Fei turned his gaze and stared at the 'King Han'.
"Oh? Why?" Xiao Tian's hearing was amazing, so he naturally already knew the truth. However, the transformed King Han looked puzzled, acting like a movie star.
"Thanks to Hong Lian's reminder, I suddenly understood and found a solution."
"Brother, really? So, I'm the savior!" Hong Lian was a little confused.
"Our Han State is truly blessed to have Brother Han Fei and Hong Lian." Zhang Liang said with a smile in his eyes.