Chapter 344
Yan Dan is castrated
Three days later.
After having breakfast, Xiaotian changed into a sky-blue long dress, put her paper and pen in her bag, and left home.
Xu Lin once said that one should not only read ten thousand books, but also travel ten thousand miles, so she went out to collect folk songs.
She doesn't want to write about relationships between men and women in her next story; she plans to write about power struggles and court intrigues.
She planned to use the common people as her entry point, so after entering the city, she went directly to a tavern that she wouldn't normally go to.
Considering that most common people couldn't afford to drink alcohol, she went to the cheapest tavern in Xianyang.
The tavern was very noisy. Despite his discomfort, Xiaotian walked towards the waiter.
"Are you here to find someone, young lady?"
The waiter was surprised to see Xiaotian and immediately asked.
He had worked at the tavern for over two years, and this was the first time he had ever seen such a beautiful girl come in.
Because most of the drinkers are over fifty years old, and the women who come to the tavern are mostly the wives of these drinkers.
"No, I came here to drink."
Xiao Tian shook his head.
Then I started looking for an empty table.
Although it was daytime, the tavern was packed with people: some were sleeping on the tables, some were sharing a pot of wine in groups, and some were just chatting with their friends without eating anything...
"The girl is alone?"
The waiter asked tentatively.
Xiao Tian was dressed in fine clothes, clearly not an ordinary woman. If something happened to her in the shop, he would be held responsible.
Although the Qin Dynasty was founded on law, some people would become violent when drunk.
"Correct."
Oda nodded.
Then he raised his hand and pointed to a corner seat near the window not far away.
The corner seat by the window was rather secluded, and it was also quite far from the stove, so no one wanted to sit there.
"Actually, I suggest you go to the second floor, young lady."
"The first floor is too noisy, and the price on the second floor won't be as good as the first floor..."
The waiter suggested.
Before he could finish speaking, Xiaotian interrupted him.
No, I'm on the first floor.
Oda said seriously.
Without waiting for the waiter to respond, she walked straight to a corner.
Xiaotian's appearance did not cause much of a stir; it only drew the attention of a few people.
Although it was springtime, it was still a bit chilly, so Xiaotian was dressed warmly enough. Plus, it was daytime, and not many people were drunk yet.
"Second brother, have you heard? The Crown Prince of Yan is coming to Xianyang."
"It is said that he has a good personal relationship with the king. What do you think the king will do with him?"
The unshaven old man glanced at Xiao Tian and said.
At his age, he's lost interest in women.
What woman finds fishing or drinking more fun?
"It should happen in the next few days."
"I have heard that the Crown Prince of Yan is suspected of assassinating the Grand Tutor. Your Majesty will most likely not let this man off easily."
The long-faced old man speculated.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Tian, who was not far away, immediately became interested.
His next story might revolve around the King of Qin, the Crown Prince of Yan, and Mr. Xu.
Thinking of this, Xiaotian smiled, tucked her hair behind her ear, and took a small sip of rice wine.
cough!
Xiaotian couldn't help but cough twice, and his face instantly turned red.
This wine tastes awful!
……
More than an hour later.
Yan Dan arrived in Xianyang.
He wanted to see Ying Zheng, but Ying Zheng did not want to see him.
"Go and arrange his accommodation."
After a moment's thought, Ying Zheng looked at Zhao Gao and spoke.
His voice was calm and even, clearly indicating his dissatisfaction with Yan Dan.
"promise!"
Zhao Gao immediately accepted the order.
Then he bowed and withdrew, taking Yan Dan to the outskirts of the city.
May I ask your name?
Yan Dan smiled ingratiatingly and tried to get closer to Zhao Gao.
As he spoke, he slipped a bag of money into Zhao Gao's sleeve.
Zhao Gao did not refuse the money, but he also did not give Yan Dan a kind look because of the bag of money.
As the deputy leader of the Luo Wang organization, would Zhao Gao be short of money?
My surname is Zhao.
Zhao Gao said indifferently. After speaking, he led Yan Dan to a secluded place.
The house was far from the road and had been in disrepair for many years, overgrown with weeds.
"Brother Zhao."
"Could we move to another house?"
Yan Dan was disgusted by the mess in the house.
This dilapidated house isn't even as nice as the one he lived in when he was a child in Handan.
Moreover, it is easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality. He had become accustomed to a good life in Yan, so he was very dissatisfied with this house.
"No."
Zhao Gao immediately refused.
Then two people were left for Yan Dan.
Yan Dan thought the two men were there to help him tidy up the house, but they turned out to be there to spy on him, which made Yan Dan very unhappy.
But this was Xianyang, and Yan Dan could only dare to be angry but not speak out.
After returning to the palace, Zhao Gao told Ying Zheng about Yan Dan giving him money.
Seeing that there wasn't much money in the purse, Ying Zheng told Zhao Gao to keep it for himself.
More than ten years ago in Handan, the capital of Zhao, he had a good personal relationship with Yan Dan, but now that they are in their own hands and Yan Dan is suspected of assassinating Xu Lin, how could he possibly be friendly to Yan Dan?
If it weren't for the assassination attempt on Xu Lin, and considering their past friendship, Ying Zheng might have made Yan Dan's accommodations more comfortable.
……
Several hours later.
The night was gloomy and desolate.
Yan Dan finally tidied up the bedroom and the outhouse.
He wanted to hire someone to clean up the mess, but the two assassins from Zhao Gao's Net wouldn't allow it.
Yan Dan, you still want to enjoy yourself now that you're in Xianyang?
Do you think this is Jicheng?
"A small act of impatience can ruin a great plan."
"Lu Zheng, do you think I'll get angry like this?"
Yan Dan looked towards the Qin King's palace and sneered.
His voice was so soft that only he himself could hear it.
Whether Ying Zheng was the son of Ying Yiren or Lü Buwei, who can say for sure?
After all, there is the possibility of premature or late birth.
It's a pity that Lü Buwei is already dead, otherwise he could have found an opportunity to cause internal strife in Qin.
"Nothing ventured, nothing gained."
"This trip to Qin may not necessarily be a bad thing for me."
"It seems that the higher-ups of the Yin-Yang School are also in Xianyang. If we can seize this opportunity to gain their assistance, what is there to worry about in achieving our great goal?"
Yan Dan took a sip of strong tea and thought to herself.
He likes to drink tea, so he brought a lot of tea leaves with him.
Just as Yan Dan was pondering how to bypass the assassins from the Luo Wang organization and approach the higher-ups of the Yin Yang School, a sudden gust of wind arose.
Just as Yan Dan was about to close the window, she saw a beautiful young woman wearing a flame-colored long dress.
"Is the Crown Prince of Yan inside?"
Yan Lingji looked at the assassin from Luo Wang and asked.
She came to deal with Yan Dan on Xu Lin's behalf.
I heard that when Yan Dan was in Ji City, he conspired with the Xiongnu to kill Xu Lin.
How dare you bully Xu Lin?
Xu Lin belongs to my older sister; only my older sister can bully him!
"Yes."
The assassin from Luo Wang nodded after recognizing Yan Ling Ji.
Then they voluntarily gave way.
Yan Lingji is Xu Lin's woman. Her sudden appearance is most likely with Xu Lin's tacit approval, so all they need to do is cooperate.
Upon hearing this, Yan Lingji smiled charmingly and swayed her hips as she walked towards the bedroom.
Squeak!
The wooden door opened with a click.
"You are Yan Dan?"
Yan Lingji looked at Yan Dan, whose mind was as still as water, and asked in a light tone.
"Yes."
"I wonder what kind of lady you are..."
Yan Dan nodded, feigning politeness.
He was interrupted by Yan Lingji before he could finish speaking.
Yan Lingji is someone who doesn't like to waste words with people, unless the other person is Xu Lin.
Yan Lingji channeled her inner energy, condensing a fire sword that resembled a physical object, and then hurled it at Yan Dan's groin.
To prevent Yan Dan from escaping, Zhao Gao sealed Yan Dan's meridians several hours ago, so Yan Dan is currently unable to use his internal energy to resist.
"If you weren't still of use, today would be your death day."
Yan Lingji was as cold and aloof as frost. (End of Chapter)