During the Qin Dynasty, he brought chaos to the seven kingdoms.

Chapter 19 The Old Prostitute

For two or three days in a row, Cao Yuan shamelessly stayed at Wuming's place and listened to Wuming's lectures.

This gave him a great deal of knowledge about the latest developments in the seven countries.

For example, Han, Zhao, and Chu had already joined the alliance, with the King of Chu serving as the leader of the alliance and Lord Chunshen in charge of military affairs. However, Zhao was not satisfied with the alliance leader Linwu, whom the King of Chu and Lord Chunshen had initially agreed to, so they sent Wei to join Chu.

Zhao sent Wei Jia to use the metaphor of "a bird startled by the twang of a bow" to point out that Linwu Jun was like a wounded goose, "flying slowly and crying sadly, his wounds still aching, easily startled by the twang of a bow." He emphasized that the defeated general of Qin was not fit to be the leader. Therefore, the leader of the alliance was replaced by Pang Nuan, a Zhao general who was over eighty years old, highly experienced, and had made great military achievements. He had written three chapters of military strategy and two chapters of the strategy of diplomacy.

These messages are of immeasurable value to Cao Yuan, who is currently unable to "surf the internet."

After listening to Wuming's lecture, Cao Yuan was deeply moved and felt that this was how a true man should be.

Which man doesn't dream of galloping across the battlefield, achieving great deeds, wielding power over the world, and indulging in the company of beautiful wives?

Jingni and Liwu, however, showed little interest. For two consecutive days, they secretly investigated the nameless mansion but found nothing.

If we're talking about where the treasure box is most likely located, then it's only in the two wooden houses where the nameless man usually lives.

But precisely because of the namelessness, they had no chance to enter, let alone sneak in under someone's nose.

End of Shen Shi (3-5 PM).

Cao Yuan, holding Xiao Mengjiang's hand, and Jing Ni Liwu left the nameless mansion and returned to "Golden Key".

"Did you find it?"

Cao Yuan took the initiative to start a conversation.

Jingni whispered, "No, I've looked at everything except those two wooden houses."

With her search skills, she could spot even someone buried underground.

However, no trace was found, and the meaning was self-evident.

Cao Yuan smiled with relief; it was good that he hadn't found it, otherwise he would have been in a difficult position.

"It's alright, I'll find a chance to go in and take a look after some time."

Jing Ni nodded slightly. They had already visited for two consecutive days. If this continued, Wuming would become suspicious.

As the sun sets, a pale golden hue is cast over the streets.

As Cao Yuan was about to return to the lock shop, he suddenly noticed a group of young people dressed in Confucian robes and wearing Confucian hats outside the shop.

They looked travel-worn and exhausted, some even with disheveled clothes and dark circles under their eyes.

Just as Cao Yuan was hesitating, the group of Confucian scholars suddenly burst into continuous shouts.

"Look, that's Cao Yuan!"

"Charge!"

"Ahhh!!! Cao Yuan, I missed you so much!"

Jing Ni subconsciously took a step forward, intending to make a move.

Cao Yuan's expression changed immediately, and he grabbed Jing Ni's fair wrist.

"withdraw!"

Faced with a group of super Confucian scholars, Cao Yuan ran away without a second thought.

He could figure out what these super-Confucian scholars were up to even with his ass.

But it was precisely because he knew this that he dared not stay.

He's afraid he'll lose his job!

"Quick, after him! Don't let him get away!"

"Cao Yuan! Why are you running?"

……

A group of super Confucian scholars are chasing, while Cao Yuan is running.

As evening fell, the city of Linzi suddenly became bustling with activity.

After a short while, Jingni grew impatient and, carrying Cao Yuan and Xiao Mengjiang, disappeared into the dark night with Li Wu.

Why are you running?

Li Wu held the little black cat in one arm and tapped Cao Yuan's forehead with her flute in the other.

Cao Yuan rolled his eyes at Li Wu. "Aren't you going to run away and wait for someone to stay overnight?"

Those were dozens of top-tier Confucian scholars, not just a few!

Besides, neither Fu Nian nor Old Man Xun are inside, so he can't do anything there except waste his time.

Just as Cao Yuan and Li Wu were bickering, two young people dressed in plain clothes passed by.

"Junior brother, it's getting late. How about we wait until our teacher arrives tomorrow and then go to visit Mr. Cao Yuan together?"

"I'll listen to my senior brother."

"Since we're going to listen to our senior brother, and we have nothing else to do today, how about we go to a brothel to listen to some music?"

"...No, senior brother, I'm not interested in listening to music."

"Could you keep watch for your senior brother, junior brother?"

"Senior brother, are you worried that the teacher arrived in Linzi ahead of schedule? Last time at Sanghai..."

"Hehe, not at all, better safe than sorry. Same as always, one gold coin this time, how about it?"

"no problem."

Li Si readily agreed, for he was not a second-generation prince like Han Fei; he still needed to accumulate the funds to seek official employment abroad.

Han Fei smiled slightly, "Junior brother, please."

He sent Li Si to keep watch, but more importantly, he wanted to help his poor junior brother.

Of course, avoiding getting caught by the teacher is also very important~

Li Si: "Senior brother, please."

"How about we invite both of you?"

Cao Yuan, who had been eavesdropping, couldn't help but peek out.

He could tell from the sight and sound that it was Han Fei, the old philanderer, and Li Si, the gossip.

No wonder Li Si was able to stop Lü Buwei from coming out of Zhao Ji's place in the anime; he was a seasoned lookout trained by Han Fei.

Of course, that's not important.

The important thing is that these two guys went to a brothel without even bringing their brothers along.

He's been in Linzi for so long, and he hasn't even had a chance to explore it yet.

Li Si looked at Cao Yuan with suspicion, "And who are you?"

Cao Yuan smiled and said, "My name is Cao Yuan, and I'm the owner of 'Golden Key' locksmith shop."

"Cao Yuan..." Han Fei smacked his lips, looked Cao Yuan up and down, "Why does that name sound so familiar?"

Li Si wasn't as funny as Han Fei.

"So it's Mr. Cao Yuan. I've long admired your name. I am Li Si, and this is my senior brother, Han Fei."

Han Fei chuckled and said, "Brother Cao, are you also going to the Drunken Dream Pavilion?"

Cao Yuan laughed and said, "I have long yearned to visit this Drunken Dream Pavilion. Meeting you two gentlemen today is a wonderful thing. Why don't we go together?"

As one of the three sacred sites of Qin Dynasty, Zuimenglou has never been visited before, so this is a rare opportunity.

Han Fei suddenly realized, "So Brother Cao is also a kindred spirit."

But when he saw the women behind Cao Yuan, he asked with some surprise, "Who are these women?"

Cao Yuan solemnly introduced Jing Ni and Li Wu, Xiao Meng Jiang. "This is my wife, this is my concubine, and this is my sister."

Han Fei suddenly stuck out his thumb.

"Brother Cao, you're amazing!"

Li Si thought to himself, "How could he not be amazing? He can openly bring his wife, concubines, and even his sister to patronize prostitutes... He's even more absurd and unreliable than my senior brother."

Jing Ni glanced coldly at Cao Yuan and said indifferently, "Let's go."

Li Wu pulled the somewhat speechless and reluctant Xiao Mengjiang away, gave Cao Yuan a look that said "good luck to you," and left with light steps.

She knew perfectly well that Lord Jingni couldn't possibly leave, so there was only one possibility—she had followed Cao Yuan to a brothel.

Han Fei said with a regretful expression, "I thought I'd live to see a man taking a woman to a brothel."

Cao Yuan chuckled and said, "What's so special about that? Brother Han might even be able to go to a brothel to find men someday."

Han Fei felt a chill run down his spine. "Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

Seemingly in an attempt to save face, Han Fei teased Cao Yuan.

"Brother Cao, it seems that your wife and concubine are still virgins."

As a seasoned patron who frequented brothels, Han Fei had a keen eye for women.

Cao Yuan's wife and concubines had furrowed brows, straight waists, slender necks, and upright backs, clearly showing signs of virginity.

Is this implying that I'm not good enough...? Cao Yuan chuckled.

"They are respectable, traditional, and virtuous women from good families, and they are saving their wedding candles for me on our wedding night before we've even formally married."

"Oh, so she's your fiancée~"

Han Fei looked incredulous.

Cao Yuan raised an eyebrow and said with a faint smile, "Speaking of which, Brother Han looks like a man who frequents brothels, so how come he's still a virgin? Could it be...?"

Han Fei immediately broke out in a cold sweat.

"Ahem! Ahem! Brother Cao, don't wait any longer, please come in, Han Fei is treating tonight!"

Cao Yuan didn't stand on ceremony and stepped forward first, looking extremely smug.

The claim that Han Fei was a virgin wasn't made up; it was a guess based on the original text, used to trick Han Fei. Unexpectedly, Han Fei was indeed a virgin.

Han Fei looked at Cao Yuan's smug back and was speechless, wondering to himself how Cao Yuan knew he was a virgin.

Can men tell too?

That's too weird!

"Junior brother, do not spread what happened today."

Han Fei narrowed his eyes and stared at Li Si.

Li Si's expression was very complex. He looked away from the steady gaze, as if he had heard a lot of things he shouldn't have heard tonight.

"...What is Senior Brother saying?"

"Three gold coins!"

"make a deal!"