Rebirth of a Stunning Beauty (Complete) - 34

~Chapter Four: Seduction, Section One~

This was a room specifically for bathing. The former owner was incredibly wealthy and indulged in luxury, having carved a large bathtub, two zhang square, out of white jade.

At the left end of the tub, against the wall, stood a pair of enormous mandarin ducks cast in brass, from which hot water flowed into the tub. This ensured the water would remain hot no matter how long the bath lasted.

Now, flower petals floated on the surface of the tub, and rising steam filled the entire room, accompanied by a delicate floral fragrance, transforming the bathhouse into a fairyland.

The hazy steam couldn't obstruct the Third Young Master's view; he clearly saw Hua Rong standing in waist-deep water, her beautiful hair cascading over her snow-white, rounded shoulders, glistening water droplets dripping from her hair onto her chest and back.

Her undergarments were completely soaked, and the two nipples on her breasts were faintly visible, creating a hazy, alluring effect.

Completely powerless to resist, Luo Shengjingshen, at the mercy of Hua Rong, was already panting heavily, her face flushed, and her eyes hazy.

Even before the Third Young Master entered, Hua Rong had already begun to manipulate Luo Shengjingshen. Hua Rong knew that the Third Young Master wanted these women from the Great Japanese Kingdom only to use them as slaves, as human puppets to be abused and played with at will. Therefore, Hua Rong began the first round of training without hesitation.

After leading Luo Shengjingshen into the bathhouse, Hua Rong stripped off Luo Shengjingshen's clothes piece by piece, completely ignoring Luo Shengjingshen's murderous gaze.

As she undressed Luo Shengjingshen, her hands would intentionally or unintentionally touch her sensitive areas, sometimes lightly, sometimes heavily, using every technique at her disposal. Under Hua Rong's seductive skills, effective on both men and women, Luo Shengjingshen was already limp and powerless before even entering the water, clear, sticky fluid gushing from between her thighs and flowing down her legs.

Hua Rong smiled seductively, her voice, seemingly from the depths of hell, saying, "I never imagined... your body was so sensitive... you're truly a water-like being!" As she spoke, she reached for Luo Shengjing's legs, picking up a drop of glistening fluid with her finger, and chuckled seductively, "Look, this stuff is quite nice, come and try it..."

Luo Shengjing, dazed and confused, obediently extended her tongue, sucking on Hua Rong's finger.

Hua Rong chuckled wickedly, removed her outer garment, and then scooped Luo Shengjing up in her arms, carrying her into the bathtub. She began to wash her body.

Hua Rong's intentions were malicious; she used every seductive trick in the book while washing her, quickly arousing all of Luo Shengjing's deepest desires.

When the Third Young Master entered, Hua Rong suddenly realized that as the supreme ruler of the Demonic Sect, she was actually doing this kind of "training" for the Third Young Master, and she felt resentful. She began to complain bitterly, which the Third Young Master overheard.

The Third Young Master remained silent, a faint smile playing on his lips. Like a ghost, he approached the bathtub, then shouted and leaped in fully clothed, splashing water everywhere.

He had deliberately concealed himself, and Hua Rong was unaware he was inside the bathhouse. She was startled, nearly crying out. Luo Sheng, already in a daze, suddenly snapped back to reality, finding herself naked before the Third Young Master, and her heart sank.

The Third Young Master chuckled wickedly, swimming up behind Hua Rong. He embraced her around the waist, his hands slipping inside her undergarments, climbing up her breasts, and gently kneading her tender nipples. Leaning close to Hua Rong's ear, he whispered, "Rong'er, I heard everything you said just now~~ I wonder how you plan to deal with me?"

While Hua Rong was teasing Luo Shengjing, she herself was already aroused. She was first startled by the Third Young Master, then her sensitive spot was touched, igniting her desire. She grabbed his manhood with her hand, her eyes filled with seductive allure, and said, "Of course… I'll deal with you in bed…" The Third Young Master

laughed, lightly biting Hua Rong's earlobe, and pointed at Luo Shengjing, saying, "What about her? I was planning to favor

her first tonight." Hua Rong glanced at Luo Shengjing and smiled seductively, "Then, you can favor her first, and I'll join you."

The Third Young Master nodded in satisfaction, while Luo Shengjing was terrified. Her martial arts were neutralized, leaving her powerless to resist. Seeing the man and woman, their faces full of malicious smiles, wading towards her, she instinctively covered her chest with her hands, retreating step by step, and stammering in broken Central Plains dialect, "What...what are you going to do?"

The Third Young Master scoffed, leering, "Why does every girl forced by a villain ask such a question when she already knows the answer? We, of course, are going to do what we love!"

Hua Rong, while removing her undergarment, revealing her full, firm breasts, smiled seductively, "Little girl, don't be afraid. Didn't you like what I did to you earlier? Now, your brother and I will pamper you together. You should be happy..."

Hearing Hua Rong's alluring voice, Luo Shengjing's heart stirred. Her body's desire had been ignited by Hua Rong; she truly craved the soul-stirring feeling she had experienced when Hua Rong teased her earlier, and at the same time, her lower body felt unbearably empty, desperately wanting to be filled with something. Now, as these two lecherous thieves approached her, she gradually lost her fear and resistance, replaced by a deep longing.

The Third Young Master waded to Luo Shengjing's side, while Hua Rong circled around to her back.

Looking at the girl who only reached his chest, a wicked desire welled up within him. Luo Shengjing was like a little girl, and a girl with such a well-developed figure was precisely what aroused a man's desire to conquer, and another unspeakable lust. The Third Young Master

smiled wickedly, then suddenly struck with lightning speed, pinching Luo Shengjing's breast. Luo Shengjing let out a cry, more like a groan than a scream. Hua Rong then embraced her from behind, her arms slipping under her ribs, her hands grasping her two jade-like breasts.

"Little girl, the two of us will definitely make you feel like you're in heaven..." Hua Rong said, breathing a warm breath into Luo Shengjing's ear.

Luo Shengjing felt a wave of numbness wash over her, almost collapsing into the water.

The Third Young Master quickly stripped off his clothes and began his most provocative act, with Hua Rong constantly assisting him.

"Next, it's my favorite part. Rong'er, demonstrate for her!"

the Third Young Master said, jumping out of the bath and sitting on the edge. His erect member made Luo Shengjing's heart pound, his gaze almost greedily fixed on it.

Hua Rong chuckled softly. She lowered her head between the Third Young Master's legs, opened her cherry-like mouth, and extended her fragrant tongue to massage him.

"Alright, your turn!" the Third Young Master smiled at Luo Shengjing, "Good job, I'll reward you!"

Luo Shengjing trembled as he walked to the Third Young Master, imitating Hua Rong, using his clumsy technique to stimulate him with his lips and tongue.

Meanwhile, Hua Rong retreated behind Luo Shengjing and submerged herself in the water. He rubbed his full, soft breasts against Luo Shengjing's parted legs for a while, and when Luo Shengjing could no longer hold on, the Third Young Master lifted her up by the waist, making her wrap her legs around his waist, and then thrust his hips forward with a forceful, not gentle, penetration. He completely possessed Luo Shengjing.

After the initial pain, Luo Shengjing felt extremely satisfied, both physically and mentally, and couldn't help but moan softly.

No one could resist the Third Young Master's true path of lust, especially with the alluring Hua Rong beside her. Luo Shengjing was completely immersed in desire, casting aside her identity, her mission, her pride, and her hatred.

A streak of crimson quickly dissolved into the water, disappearing without a trace.

****

The next morning. Luo Shengjing had been granted permission to stand alongside Shui Muwei, behind Song Qing, Hua Rong, Lian Zhou Luo'er, and Qin Ni'er.

When the Third Young Master led the six women into the provincial government office to negotiate with Xiang Qi, Zhao Ziyang and Shen Lingfei, who had just come out of the provincial government office, saw Luo Shengjing's gentle, graceful, and extremely obedient appearance and couldn't help but admire the Third Young Master.

"The Third Young Master of the Qin Family. Truly a god!" This was the eight-character phrase commonly used by those in the world of womanizers to describe the Third Young Master. The origin of these eight characters came from the mouths of Zhao Ziyang and Zhou Lingfei.

No one knew exactly how many women the Third Young Master could subdue.

No one knew how he, through sheer desire, transformed those stunning beauties who initially wanted to kill him into absolutely loyal slaves.

People only knew one thing: the five most beautiful women in the entire Great Japanese Kingdom ultimately became the Third Young Master's slaves, subject to his ravaging. After a period without his abuse, they would cry and beg for his torment—extreme slaves. The Third

Young Master of the Qin Family, truly a god!

Before entering the provincial government office, the Third Young Master exchanged a few polite words with Zhou Lingfei and Zhao Ziyang, then went their separate ways. The Third Young Master, accompanied by six women disguised as men, went straight into the provincial government office to negotiate with Xiang Qi. Meanwhile, Zhou Lingfei and Zhao Ziyang brought back news of the Third Young Master's trip to the East Sea to meet with Gongzi Yu.

The negotiations were held in the provincial government's conference hall. Attendees included: the Qin family, represented by the Third Young Master, Song Qing, Hua Rong, Lian Zhou, Luo Er, and Qin Ni'er, with Shui Muwei and Luo Shengjing serving as clerks; and Xiang Qi, represented by Xiang Qi himself, Chief of Staff Mr. Wu, Advisors Mr. Zhao, Mr. Qian, and Mr. Sun, with clerks Mr. Li and Mr. Zhou serving as clerks.

The negotiations proceeded smoothly from the start, and within an hour, Xiang Qi agreed to an alliance with the Qin family to jointly resist Gongzi Yu.

The two sides ultimately agreed to launch a simultaneous attack next autumn, striking Gongzi Yu from both the north and south. However, there were still many points to be negotiated regarding the terms of the cooperation, such as the distribution of profits after defeating Gongzi Yu. Of course, these matters were not the Third Young Master's concern; Song Qing and the other three women, temporarily reassigned as negotiation experts, would discuss them with Xiang Qi.

After lunch, the two sides continued negotiating until dusk, finally reaching an agreement on all conditions and signing a legally binding agreement. During the negotiations, Xiang Qi, feeling guilty about the impending assassination of the Third Young Master, made significant concessions, which allowed the signing of the agreement to proceed so smoothly. Otherwise, Mr. Wu and his group might have dragged on for five or seven days over minor details.

After the negotiations concluded, both sides celebrated with a feast, and Xiang Qi announced a banquet at the provincial government office to warmly entertain the Third Young Master and his entourage.

The banquet was lively, with almost all the important figures from Xiang Yu's temporary capital in attendance.

The Third Young Master wasn't concerned with the kind of treatment he would receive; he was more interested in whether he could have a romantic encounter. Unfortunately, he didn't find a single beautiful woman by the time the banquet was almost over.

Just as he was about to leave disappointed, Xiang Qi suddenly said, "Your Highness, there's a grand finale tonight that I guarantee will satisfy you." As he said this, Xiang Qi's smile was rather forced.

The Third Young Master paid no attention to any of this. He gave Xiang Qi a weak smile, then lowered his head and muttered under his breath, "Damn it. You bunch of clueless old men, what kind of show can you come up with that would satisfy me? A bunch of stunning beauties doing a striptease?"

His wish to see stunning beauties doing a striptease was ultimately not fulfilled, but when Xiang Qi announced the last program, the Third Young Master's spirits were still lifted. Xiang Qi said, “Gentlemen, we’ve all had a great time at this banquet tonight, but I feel something’s missing. What is it? Hehe, I’m sure you brothers have all noticed, tonight, we’re all grown men! What do we men think about most when we’re full and satisfied?”

A drunken general slurred, “Women! Women, of course! We brothers rebelled, wasn’t it all for wives, children, and warm beds? Now that we’re full and satisfied, of course we want women!”

Everyone burst into laughter, and Xiang Qi chuckled, “General Wu is right, we poor men, after eating and drinking our fill, naturally want women! Alright. For the last event, I’ll grant your wish and let you all see what a stunning beauty is, what a fairy is! How about Miss Minrou from ‘Wangqielou’ plays a tune on the xiao?”

As soon as Xiang Qi announced the arrival of the girl from Wangqielou, the generals cheered in unison.

Although the generals didn't know who Min Rou was, they all knew Wangyue Tower, the most famous brothel in the provincial capital. The girls there were all stunningly beautiful. Many unmarried generals, when they had free time, would often go there to indulge in debauchery after receiving their silver medals. The brothel was, in fact, backed by Xiang Qi, and most of the girls were daughters of wealthy families whose property had been confiscated by Xiang Yu's army. For these Xiang Yu's generals, visiting daughters of wealthy families they wouldn't have even glanced at before was a huge source of psychological satisfaction. Xiang Qi exploited this psychology of the generals from impoverished backgrounds, paying them their wages and then quickly recouping his losses. Xiang Yu's army

also needed to make money to strengthen its ranks, didn't it? Amidst the crowd's anticipation, Min Rou, dressed in a snow-white gown, her face veiled in a light gauze, her long hair flowing like a waterfall, entered the banquet hall with a graceful bearing, holding a bamboo flute.

A chorus of cheers and whistles erupted as the generals of Xiang Yu's army gazed with fervent admiration at the woman who moved with the grace of a gentle breeze, leaving a faint fragrance in her wake. They all wondered what kind of ethereal beauty lay beneath her veil.

The Third Young Master smiled, leaning back in his chair, a tavern tart in his hand, his eyes devoid of any fervor. He was past the age of fervor. He enjoyed pursuing beautiful women, but he understood how to control his desires.

How could one ignite the desires deep within another's soul if one couldn't control one's own? The Third Young Master was no longer the petty flower thief who would stand at attention and salute at the sight of a beautiful woman. He was now a seasoned veteran of the flower garden, invincible in the world of pleasure, an unyielding emperor of desire who had plucked the most treasures in the land!

In this world, no one could surpass him in the profession of flower picking. The Third Young Master's achievements could only be described as unparalleled throughout history!

Having witnessed countless beauties and savored numerous alluring bodies, even if Minrou were to stand naked before the Third Young Master, he would remain unmoved.

Mr. Wu, seated to Xiang Qi's left, glanced at the Third Young Master opposite him. Seeing his complete lack of interest, he addressed Minrou, who was now seated in the hall, preparing to begin her music: "Miss Minrou, won't you remove your veil and let everyone see your true face?" Minrou

looked up at Mr. Wu and softly replied, "Yes, I obey your command, sir."

Though her voice was gentle, her tone was utterly cold, causing Mr. Wu a pang of pain.

Minrou lowered her head and slowly removed her veil, then slowly raised her head. The hall fell silent, save for the faint, suppressed breaths.

Even the Third Young Master, a seasoned lover who had seen countless beauties, felt a slight sense of suffocation the moment Minrou looked up.

Minrou was beautiful, but beauty wasn't the most important thing. Any woman beside the Third Young Master, if dressed as a woman and stripped of their unsightly beards and other adornments, could also shock everyone in the hall. Minrou was fragile

, pitiful, like a snowflake falling from the sky, fragile enough to shatter at the slightest touch…

She possessed a heart-wrenching quality, a sense of helplessness, as if she were the loneliest person in the world.

The Third Young Master's heart skipped a beat, then returned to normal. However, at that moment, Minrou glanced at him, and his calm gaze met hers, which was filled with boundless melancholy.

The Third Young Master suddenly felt dizzy, as if he had been blinded by an extremely bright light.

He slowly exhaled, his heart suddenly heavy with an overwhelming sense of unease.

He couldn't bear to look into such eyes; he couldn't bear to see such a pure and ethereal fairy with such deeply melancholic eyes.

Back then, he snatched Liu Piaopiao from the bridal sedan chair because he couldn't bear the sight of her tearful eyes.

The Third Young Master's greatest enemies were women's tears and their melancholy.

Minrou played the flute, its mournful melody drifting through the hall, seeping into everyone's ears and lingering in the depths of their hearts, stirring up the deepest secrets hidden within. Before long, even the most burly, hot-blooded men were weeping…

~Chapter Four: Seduction, Section Two~

Everyone was immersed in the emotions stirred by the flute's melody; even Minrou herself had glistening tears on her long eyelashes.

Suddenly, the Third Young Master realized that what Minrou was playing wasn't just a flute tune. She was playing her heart's secrets.

The Third Young Master understood her heart's secrets; he knew what she was saying, what she was yearning for.

The Third Young Master suddenly stood up, rising from his seat and striding towards Minrou.

No one noticed the Third Young Master's actions; everyone was lost in their memories, listening to the flute's melody.

Only when the Third Young Master reached Minrou's side and took her hand did the mournful flute melody abruptly cease. The people in the hall were jolted awake from their dreamlike reverie, staring at the Third Young Master with angry, astonished, contemptuous, and hateful gazes.

The Third Young Master ignored the stares of others. He looked at Minrou, smiled, and said softly, "I know what's on your mind."

Minrou stared blankly at this seemingly abrupt young man. She knew that her mission today was to offer herself as bait, then seize the opportunity to kill him. After killing him, she herself would perish.

The young man's smile was warm, like the rising sun emerging from the sea of clouds in the mountains. His eyes were bright, like the brightest star in the night sky. His temples were gray, like snow on a pine tree.

"Is he the one I'm going to kill?" Minrou sighed inwardly. She smiled gently at the Third Young Master and said, "Does Your Highness know what's on my mind?"

The Third Young Master felt that her smile was poignant, like the smile of someone reluctant to leave the world at the moment of parting from life and death. The Third Young Master's heart skipped a beat for no reason. He nodded and said, "I know."

Then, he glanced at everyone in the hall, finally fixing his gaze on Xiang Qi, and slowly said, "This woman, I want her. I wonder if King Xiang agrees?"

Xiang Qi opened his mouth but didn't speak. He suddenly felt incredibly cruel and despicable.

He had always considered himself a man of integrity, an invincible hero. He disdained such underhanded tricks; he only wanted to defeat his enemies honorably on the battlefield, to make them bow down to him.

But now, he was about to use such methods to take the Third Young Master's life. He hesitated. He didn't know what to say.

Mr. Wu glanced at Xiang Qi and smiled, "As long as the Crown Prince is pleased, Miss Minrou will belong to him. Whether she serves as a slave or a maid, it's all up to the Crown Prince's whim. Consider this a small gift that King Xiang has prepared for the Crown Prince tonight!"

He then said to Minrou, "Minrou, this Crown Prince of Qin holds immense power and commands a vast army. Following him would be a good outcome for you."

Minrou nodded gently and said softly, "Thank you, Crown Prince. Thank you, King Xiang and Mr. Wu, for finding such a good match for me."

Xiang Qi felt a lump in his throat and couldn't speak, only forcing a smile and nodding.

The Third Young Master smiled slightly and helped Minrou up. He said to Xiang Qi, "Your Highness, I have thoroughly enjoyed myself today. Thank you for your generous gifts! The feast is over, and it's time to conclude. Farewell, Your Highness."

Xiang Qi stood up and smiled, "Your Highness is too kind! In that case, I will escort you back."

The Third Young Master bowed slightly and said, "Your Highness is of noble birth; I dare not trouble you to see me off."

Mr. Wu stood up and said, "Then I, Mr. Wu, will escort the Crown Prince on behalf of Your Highness!"

The Third Young Master nodded and smiled at Mr. Wu, no longer refusing, and, along with Hua Rong and the other women, was escorted out of the provincial government office by Mr. Wu.

The Third Young Master held Min Rou's hand, and Min Rou followed beside him like a docile little lamb. Hua Rong and the others chuckled all the way.

After getting into the carriage, the Third Young Master said to Hua Rong, who was sitting opposite him, "Rong'er, when we get back, help Minrou bathe first, then take her to my room."

Hua Rong blinked and smiled, "Should it be like when I bathed Jing Shen last night?"

The Third Young Master shook his head and chuckled, "No need for that. Don't worry, I won't sneak in tonight."

Hua Rong chuckled and said, "You're not lying to me, are you? You want me to bathe Minrou? Aren't you afraid I'll eat her?"

The Third Young Master chuckled, "If you can eat her, then eat her to your heart's content."

Hua Rong smiled, only giving Minrou a sly smile as she sat beside the Third Young Master.

****

After returning to their residence, Hua Rong took Minrou to bathe, and the other women went back to their rooms to rest. The Third Young Master, however, returned to his bedroom, sat alone under the lamp, a strange smile on his lips, gazing at the dark window.

The other women also went back to their rooms. After some time, the door was gently pushed open, and Hua Rong led Minrou in.

Minrou had changed into a thin, gauze-like silk dress, with nothing underneath except her undergarments. In the dim light, most of her body was visible.

The Third Young Master, seeing the meek Minrou with a hint of flirtatiousness in her eyes and a slight blush on her cheeks, knew that Hua Rong had definitely done something to her.

Hua Rong, carrying a fragrant breeze, jumped to the Third Young Master's side and whispered in his ear, "This little girl is quite something. I used all my tricks, but she wasn't completely swayed. Ah Ren, she's no simple character!"

The Third Young Master smiled slightly and said, "Minrou only has pure white snow and vast mountains in her heart. You're still lacking something to truly arouse her desire."

Hua Rong breathed into the Third Young Master's ear and said with seductive eyes, "Then, tonight, would you like me to help you subdue this woman?"

The Third Young Master shook his head and said, "Just as you said, I should..." Subduing her isn't so simple; winning her heart is the best approach. Besides, only I know her innermost thoughts. "Rong'er, go and rest first. I'll come see you later."

Hua Rong smiled and said, "Oh? Aren't you going to spend the night with this pretty lady?"

The Third Young Master replied, "Tonight... it's not time yet."

Hua Rong nodded slightly, smiled, and walked out of the room. As she passed by Min Rou, she lightly bit her earlobe and said, "Little girl, have you ever heard what it means to be a lamb entering a tiger's den? Hehehe..." Hua Rong giggled all the way out of the room, closing the door behind her.

When the Third Young Master spoke to Hua Rong earlier, he kept his voice extremely low and used a technique of telepathic communication, so Min Rou naturally didn't hear a single word.

Hua Rong's final bite on her earlobe stirred a small ripple in her heart, but it quickly subsided.

After Hua Rong left, the Third Young Master stood up, walked to Min Rou's side, took her cold little hand, and pulled her to the bedside, gently helping her sit down. The Third Young Master then sat down beside her.

Looking at Minrou, whose head was bowed and whose eyes held endless melancholy, he gently lifted a strand of slightly damp hair from her shoulder and asked, "Do you know why I brought you back?"

Minrou nodded. She whispered, "I know."

The Third Young Master chuckled and said, "You don't know."

Minrou raised her head, calmly glanced at the Third Young Master, and softly said, "Didn't the Crown Prince take a liking to me and bring me back to serve him in bed?"
The Third Young Master shook his head and smiled, "I told you, I sensed your thoughts."

As he spoke, he leaned close to Minrou's ear and whispered, "Your heart is filled with longing. You can't bear to part with everything you once loved. You long to breathe freely in the mountains and forests, to run freely. You love the fish and shrimp frolicking in the streams, you love playing with the deer on the grasslands. When the mountain wind comes, you open your arms wide, standing on the mountaintop to receive its baptism, letting the wind blow through your clothes and hair. You can hear the sound of grass sprouting and growing, you can see every moment of snow falling... You were so free. So at ease, untouched by the mundane world.

But now, a murderous intent has arisen in your heart, a murderous intent born of utter despair, devoid of any life. You want to kill, but you don't want to. You will die after killing, but you don't want to die either." "So you are desperate, you are attached, you hate, you are helpless, and that's why your flute playing is so mournful. You don't know who you should hate, you don't know if what you're doing is right, but you have to do it..."

At this point, the Third Young Master took a deep breath, his fingers gently tracing Min Rou's already pale face, and said, "Your martial arts are unique; they originate from nature, so you can merge with heaven and earth, which is why few people can see that you possess martial arts. But I am different. If you are one with heaven and earth, then I transcend heaven and earth. I stand on the clouds, looking down upon this world; no disguise can hide from my eyes."

Min Rou's face was already somewhat pale, her eyes were filled with tears, and her gaze was even more sorrowful and desolate.

“Minrou, you are quite remarkable. I believe that besides me, few in this world can see through your facade and understand your true heart. If it weren't for your flute playing and your eyes, even knowing you possess martial arts skills, I wouldn't be able to discern your true feelings.” The Third Young Master smiled, gently cupping Minrou's face with both hands, looking directly into her eyes, and said, “Tell me, who sent you to kill me? Was it Xiang Qi?”

Two tear tracks slid down Minrou's smooth face. She stared blankly at the Third Young Master, wondering what kind of eyes this young man possessed, how he could see through her heart at a glance.

He was terrifying; he knew almost everything. It was utterly impossible for her father and King Xiang to kill him.

Minrou had already prepared herself for sacrifice and death before coming, but the Third Young Master's words had rekindled a glimmer of hope within her. The Third Young Master was right; she didn't want to die. She still had boundless attachment to this world. She still dreamed of returning to the mountains with her father after pacifying the world, to live out her life peacefully and serenely beside her deceased mother's grave.

But her father shattered her hopes. To incite conflict between Gongzi Yu and the Qin family, he didn't hesitate to sacrifice her. She knew her father did it for the sake of the world and its people, so she didn't hate him. She only hated herself for being born a girl.

Now, the Third Young Master had seen through her thoughts and knew her purpose. She knew she couldn't kill him. She remembered the kind-faced old man she met in the mountains when she was a child, who had taught her martial arts and said, "The martial arts I'm teaching you originate from the source, integrated with heaven and earth. If someone can't see through your strength, they are no match for you. But if someone can see through your skills at a glance, then you will never be their match."

Minrou knew she was no match for the Third Young Master. Even if he were right next to her now, a sudden sneak attack wouldn't work.

But she still couldn't tell him who sent her to kill him. She knew how terrifying he was; she had heard of his martial arts. She knew that if the Third Young Master found out that it was her father and Xiang Qi who had sent her to kill him, she could imagine the bloodshed that would ensue in the provincial capital.

Moreover, Xiang Yu and the Qin Dynasty had now formed an alliance. If the Third Young Master knew that Xiang Yu had allied with him during the day and then sent someone to kill him that very night, the alliance would surely break down. The Qin family and Xiang Yu's army would inevitably turn against each other, and the people of the world would suffer.

Therefore, when the Third Young Master asked her if Xiang Qi had sent someone to kill him, she simply looked at him, neither nodding nor shaking her head.

The Third Young Master sighed and said, "Then... was it Gongzi Yu?"

Min Rou still made no comment. She had considered framing Gongzi Yu, but that would only happen after the Third Young Master's death. Now that the Third Young Master was asking her personally, if she answered yes, he would definitely suspect she was framing him.

Such a sordid and dirty thing was not something she should have done.

"Neither Gongzi Yu nor Xiang Qi, then you've come to kill me yourself?" The Third Young Master asked again, but Minrou still didn't answer. She knew that remaining silent was the best way to hide the truth. The

Third Young Master chuckled. He said, "You're as white as snow, and you shouldn't be involved in such bloody and filthy matters as fighting for the world. I know you're unwilling, but you have no choice. For a girl like you to willingly offer yourself to me, and then assassinate me, the reason that persuaded you must be righteous. Heh, let me guess... It's impossible for it to be for power. It's even less likely for it to be for money. If it's for love, hehe, I've killed countless people. I don't even know if your lover was among them. So, the most likely reason is for the people of the world! Minrou, am I right?"

Minrou didn't speak, but her eyes flickered slightly.

The Third Young Master caught the slight fluctuation in her expression. He smiled and nodded, saying, "There always needs to be a reason for killing someone. A reason like this, for the sake of the people, is of course the most righteous. But I don't think I've reached the point of harming the common people. Miss Minrou, even if you don't say it, I can guess who sent you to kill me. There are very few people who can sway you with such a ridiculous reason as 'for the sake of the people.' Alright, since you don't want to talk to me, I won't bother you anymore. You should rest well!"

With that, the Third Young Master got up to leave the room, but suddenly seemed to remember something and said, "Oh right, I almost forgot something very important." As he spoke, he walked up to Minrou, bent down, and brought his face close to hers until his face was almost touching hers, and smiled, "A farewell kiss is a must."

"With that, he lightly kissed Minrou's fragrant lips like a dragonfly skimming the water, then turned and strode out of the room, reciting aloud as he went: 'I offered my heart to the bright moon, but the bright moon shines on the gutter…'

The door slammed shut.

Minrou, sitting blankly on the edge of the bed, suddenly burst into tears. She reached out and gently touched her lips, where the warmth of the Third Young Master still seemed to linger.

She lay on the bed fully clothed, tightly hugging the embroidered pillow, silently weeping as she closed her eyes and slowly drifted into sleep.

The Third Young Master entered Hua Rong's room.

Hua Rong was wearing a pink gauze dress, sitting on the edge of the bed reading a book. She wasn't wearing anything underneath, revealing her perfect figure."

The Third Young Master closed the door, walked to Hua Rong's bedside and sat down. His hand slid up her breasts, and he rested his chin on her fragrant shoulder, whispering in her ear, "What are you looking at?"

Hua Rong let out a soft moan, put down the book, and said, "Of course, it's erotic pictures. What else could I possibly be looking at?"

The Third Young Master chuckled, picked up Hua Rong and rolled onto the bed, his hands roaming up and down, beginning his daily ritual.

Hua Rong groaned and writhed, asking, "You...didn't you eat that girl

just now?" The Third Young Master shook his head, pressing down on Hua Rong, thrusting his hips forward and penetrating her, saying as he moved, "I can't eat her yet. She's not willing to be with me. I don't want to force a girl like her. To conquer her, I must first conquer her heart."

Hua Rong's eyes were alluring, her legs tightly wrapped around the Third Young Master's waist, her arms around his neck, arching her back to meet him, saying, "Then why didn't you conquer Shui Muwei and Luo Shengjing's hearts first, then their bodies?"

The Third Young Master chuckled, saying, "They're different. I have no love for them, so of course I only want their bodies, not their hearts. Besides, after being trained by you and me using the Desire Emperor's True Scripture and seductive arts, their willpower has been completely destroyed. Now they are slaves to desire, and their hearts naturally belong to me."

Hua Rong, panting heavily, said, "This girl is acting strangely. She could resist my seductive arts; she must possess martial arts skills."

The Third Young Master nodded, "She does indeed possess martial arts skills, and quite quite well. Moreover, her martial arts are unique, originating from and encompassing the universe. To conquer her with desire, we would have to join forces to destroy her will. But I don't want to use such methods. Hmm, let me tell you, she actually came to kill me."

Hua Rong said, "Another...another honey trap? Trying to assassinate you in..."the bedchamber, huh...could it be...could it be that the person who instructed her didn't know...using this trick to kill you...is like throwing a dumpling to a dog—it's gone forever?"

The Third Young Master chuckled, "Besides this trick, what better way to kill me? The person who instructed her is just trying to get rid of me. In my opinion, the person who instructed her must be Xiang Qi." Hua Rong said, "

Xiang Qi... This rough and uncouth man, would he use such a scheme?"

The Third Young Master said, "This plan may not have come from Xiang Qi, but it must have been approved by him. I think the most likely person to come up with this plan is Mr. Wu, Xiang Qi's guest."

~Chapter 4 Seduction, Section 3~

"Mr. Wu?" Hua Rong gasped, "That scholar with the noble and holy face?" As she spoke, she flipped over, pinning the Third Young Master beneath her, and began to sway on his waist.

“It must be him.” The Third Young Master supported Hua Rong’s slender waist and said, “The only reason someone could persuade a girl like Min Rou to do such a despicable thing is the most righteous one. For the sake of the people is, of course, the most righteous reason, and judging from Mr. Wu’s holy expression, only he is the most suitable to give such a reason. I think Xiang Qi is a straightforward man and wouldn’t do such a thing. Did you notice that Xiang Qi was quite natural at the banquet tonight, but after Min Rou appeared, he seemed like a different person, looking very embarrassed? Moreover, at the negotiation table today, there were many minor issues that Xiang Qi could have argued for, but he gave up. Judging from his character, he must feel guilty for using such methods against me and wants to give my Qin family some compensation.”

Hua Rong asked, “What benefit would Xiang Qi gain from killing you?”

The Third Young Master laughed and said, “You’re so smart, how could you not guess?” As he spoke, Hua Rong suddenly stopped moving.

The Third Young Master looked at her strangely. Hua Rong pouted and said, "I've climaxed."

The Third Young Master almost laughed out loud and said, "Never mind, I'm not quite there yet! Let's do it again!" As he spoke, the Third Young Master started to move on his own. Hua Rong was touched by the Third Young Master a few times and immediately started panting heavily again, her desire aroused once more.

"Is it that Xiang Qi wanted to kill you and then... frame Gongzi Yu, so that your Qin family would fight against Gongzi Yu and he could reap the benefits? But now Xiang Qi has allied with us. Even if he sends troops to attack Gongzi Yu, both sides will be at it at once. Wouldn't that be redundant for him?"

The Third Young Master said, "This is not redundant at all. Think about it, if my father knew that I was killed by Gongzi Yu's men, what would he think? He would definitely use force against Gongzi Yu. He would then tell Gongzi Yu that he was dead. At that time, Xiang Qi could find a reason not to send troops, or only send a small force to symbolically attack. His main force would sit on the sidelines and watch the two tigers fight, waiting for us and Gongzi Yu to be exhausted before eliminating both forces in one fell swoop and dominating the world. Take you for example, if you knew that I was killed by Gongzi Yu, wouldn't you rush to Gongzi Yu's house to fight him to the death? Stop being so conceited!" "If you get killed, I'll naturally find another powerful patron to take my revenge on, like Gongzi Yu...

" Hua Rong chuckled and continued, "Xiang Qi's plan is quite clever. Ah Ren, what do you plan to do about this?" The Third Young Master chuckled and said, "Of course, I'll pretend I don't know. After all, we've formed an alliance with Xiang Qi now. As long as I don't die, I'm not afraid that Xiang Qi won't send troops when we attack Gongzi Yu."

Hua Rong asked again, "What about Min Rou?"

The Third Young Master laughed, "Didn't you just say it's like throwing meat buns to a dog? Of course, I'll take her away. Xiang Qi and the others can't openly take Min Rou back, can they? Hehe, they can only suffer in silence. Oh yeah... I think I'm almost there too..."

The Third Young Master finally ejaculated and finished. Hua Rong lay on the Third Young Master's broad chest, tracing circles on his chest with her slender fingers. The Third Young Master stroked her silky hair and asked, "Rong'er, we've been together for a long time now, haven't we?"

Hua Rong nodded. "It's been a year," said

the Third Young Master. "In this year, although I was unconscious for nearly a month and cultivated with Qing'er for four months, we've been intimate many times. Why isn't your belly getting bigger?"

Hua Rong laughed, "Don't you already have a baby? Why do you want more?"

The Third Young Master said, "Who doesn't want a house full of children and grandchildren? Sigh, sometimes I find it strange. I have so many women, and I've been quite attentive to them, but why is it that apart from Sister Mei, none of them are pregnant?"

Hua Rong said, "Ah Ren, I deliberately made myself infertile. The Demonic Sect's Bewitching Heart Sect has many secret techniques that can prevent a woman from conceiving after having intercourse with a man. Now..." "The matter is still undecided, and I want to help you, but I don't want this to ruin everything. If you want me to have your child, I won't use those methods anymore. As for the other sisters, I don't know. Ah Ren, could it be that there's something wrong with you?"

The Third Young Master said, "But Sister Mei gave birth to my child!"

Hua Rong thought for a moment and said, "Ah Ren, then it's your own problem. Sister Mei was lucky to have you as a baby."

The Third Young Master felt a pang of sadness, thinking, "So, my sperm count is too low, and Sister Mei just happened to have a sperm full of vitality..."

Seeing the Third Young Master's gloomy face, Hua Rong comforted him, "Ah Ren, don't be discouraged. The Demonic Sect has many ancient prescriptions that specifically treat men's diseases. When I have some free time, I'll prepare a few prescriptions for you."

The Third Young Master sighed and said, "That's all I can do. Alright, let's rest. Tomorrow morning we'll bid farewell to Xiang Qi and go to the East Sea to see Gongzi Yu." "The matter of the Great Japanese Kingdom should be settled as soon as possible... Heh, I'd like to see what kind of expression Xiang Qi will have when he sees me again tomorrow."

****

Xiang Qi's expression was quite forced.

His smile was forced, and his tone was also forced, but the Third Young Master could hear a sense of relief in Xiang Qi's expression and voice.

Mr. Wu, on the other hand, was different. When he saw Min Rou standing obediently behind the Third Young Master, although he remained calm, an unspeakable sorrow was revealed in his eyes.

Min Rou didn't look at her father; she only paid attention to the Third Young Master. She found it hard to imagine that the prince, who was as poetic and insightful as a poet last night, had now turned into a smooth politician, constantly laughing and joking with Xiang Qi as if nothing had happened, spouting pleasant but meaningless diplomatic rhetoric.

Min Rou slept very well last night, unusually without dreaming. Since she followed her father out of the mountains to assist King Xiang, she often... Nightmares plagued her. She dreamt of her father's defeat and death, or of being pinned down by bandits.

Yet last night, she slept soundly and peacefully. After the Third Young Master saw through her thoughts and guessed her intentions, she felt a sense of relief.

This morning, when he let her decide whether to stay or leave, she decided to go with him.

She wanted to understand him, to know what kind of heart this poet-like politician held—perhaps to find an opportunity to kill him, or perhaps to find an opportunity to fall in love with him.

She was perhaps the most fragile woman in the world, possessing a heart that appeared resilient but was actually incredibly sensitive and vulnerable. To be resilient, she needed a strong support.

Before, her support had been her father.

But now, she knew her father could no longer be her support.

She couldn't stay, couldn't return to her father's side. If she did, the Third Young Master would know who had instructed her, and her father might be in mortal danger.

Therefore, she had to stay by the Third Young Master's side.

After the Third Young Master bid farewell to Xiang Qi, Xiang Qi personally saw him off out of the capital of Jin Province with considerable diplomatic courtesy. He held the Third Young Master's hand as they parted, saying reluctantly, "Your Highness, come visit often!"

The Third Young Master chuckled and said, "Yes, Your Majesty is so hospitable, I will come often in the future. However, I'm afraid Your Majesty won't be able to find a girl as lovely as Miss Minrou to entertain me next time, hahaha..."

Xiang Qi chuckled dryly, while Mr. Wu laughed quite naturally.

After the Third Young Master and his entourage had departed in the luxurious carriage sent by Xiang Qi, Xiang Qi suddenly said to Mr. Wu, "Mr. Wu, your daughter..."

Mr. Wu's smile faded, and he shook his head helplessly, saying, "Rou'er's operation failed. Alas, to cover for us, she dared not leave Qin Ren and could only go with him."

Xiang Qi said, "Mr. Wu, I can send an army disguised as bandits to snatch your daughter back!"

Mr. Wu shook his head, saying, "Qin Ren's martial arts are too terrifying. If we send too few troops, they will only die in vain. But if we send too many, even if we can snatch Rou'er back, we may not be able to trap Qin Ren. If Qin Ren escapes, it will be a great disaster for our army. Alas, Rou'er's fate is like this. I can only hope that Qin Ren will hold Rou'er well..."

The carriage traveled slowly along the flat official road, with Lian Zhou, Luo'er, and Hua Rong driving outside.

The Third Young Master sat in a large chair, peeling fresh lychees. He carefully peeled the lychee, removed the pit, and placed the flesh into a porcelain plate, which was already more than half full of tender white fruit.

The Third Young Master didn't particularly like eating lychees, but he loved peeling them, because several women enjoyed it.

Shui Muwei and Luo Shengjing knelt on either side of the Third Young Master, placing his legs on their own and massaging him. Qin Nier and Song Qing were engrossed in reading the same joke book, laughing heartily.

Min Rou sat quietly beside the Third Young Master, head bowed, staring at the tips of her shoes, saying nothing.

The Third Young Master peeled a full plate of fruit, wiped the juice from his hands with a towel, and smiled, "Alright, the lychees are peeled. Luo'er, Rong'er, come in and eat! I'm going to catch the carriage. Min Rou, come with me." With

that, the Third Young Master emerged from the carriage, stood on the shaft, and took the whip from Lian Zhou and Luo'er's hands.

After Lianzhou, Luo'er, and Hua Rong entered the carriage, the Third Young Master sat down in his seat, patted the passenger seat next to him, and said, "Minrou, sit here."

Minrou obediently sat down next to the Third Young Master. He held the riding crop in one hand and gently grasped one of Minrou's small hands with the other. "Minrou, what is Mr. Wu to you?" the Third Young Master asked suddenly, looking at Minrou.

Minrou's expression changed slightly, but she remained silent.

The Third Young Master smiled slightly, unconcerned. He had already experienced Minrou's silent resistance last night. He knew he wouldn't get anything out of her.

The Third Young Master cracked the riding crop, and the eight horses pulling the carriage galloped merrily, the carriage speeding up faster and faster.

"It wasn't Xiang Qi who sent you to kill me, but Mr. Wu." The Third Young Master didn't even look at Min Rou, continuing on his own, "Xiang Qi probably didn't want you to kill me, but judging from the way he looked at you, he didn't seem to have any special feelings for you. When he saw me talking, his tone was

one of relief. "But Mr. Wu is different. He's far too calm; he shouldn't be so calm. Yet, if he's so calm, why is there such sorrow and heartache in his eyes when he occasionally glances at you? "Mr. Wu is a remarkable man! If he were born in peacetime, he would surely be hailed as a saint. Unfortunately, he remains unknown in peacetime, but he has become active in this chaotic world. This has destined his life to be a tragedy.

"Min Rou, with your noble character, perhaps only Mr. Wu could persuade you to kill me. Mr. Wu's saintly demeanor is not a pretense; to ask him to sacrifice others to achieve his goals, I doubt he could do it."

"So, he can only sacrifice those close to him. Even his family. Minrou, is Mr. Wu your lover, your brother, or your father?"

The Third Young Master's words cut like a steel knife into Minrou's heart. Her face suddenly turned ashen, and tears streamed down her face. She bit her lip tightly until it turned white. She twisted the hem of her clothes so hard it almost tore. She hadn't expected the Third Young Master to be so clever. He could deduce the true mastermind just by observing her expressions, even deducing her relationship with Mr. Wu.

But she couldn't admit it. As long as she didn't admit it, the Third Young Master had no evidence to prove his deduction, and therefore no reason to deal with her father. So, she chose her usual approach—silence.

Seeing her expression, the Third Young Master understood perfectly. Minrou definitely had a very close relationship with Mr. Wu. Considering Mr. Wu's age, he could be a lover, a brother, or a father.

Seeing that Minrou remained silent, the Third Young Master smiled nonchalantly and said, "Minrou, even if you don't say it, I think my guess is probably correct. Don't worry, I won't kill him. Although he intended to kill me first, I don't have the bad habit of killing people who don't know martial arts. I also won't break the alliance with Xiang Yu. After all, at this time, Gongzi Yu is the most dangerous enemy of our two families. Hehe, last night Rong'er bathed you, and she told me that you are still a virgin. If Mr. Wu is your lover, it would be too much of a loss for him to give you to me. If he is your brother or father, it would be too cruel. No matter the reason, even for the sake of the people, he shouldn't do this. Such a person is worse than a beast!"

Minrou finally couldn't bear it anymore. The Third Young Master's last words were the straw that broke the camel's back.

Tears streamed down her face, her voice trembling as she pleaded, "Please, don't say anymore... My father isn't that kind of person! He sent me here to sacrifice myself, and I know he's the one suffering the most... He's not a saint; he just wanted to do his part for the people, he just wanted... just wanted this war to end soon. I know that from the day he left the mountains, he disregarded his own life, and as his daughter, I should share his burdens..."

The Third Young Master shook his head, saying, "Sometimes, the line between saint and beast is very thin. Your father's thoughts were noble, but his actions were wrong.

How could he know that Xiang Qi, after pacifying the world, would be a good emperor? What made him think that a commander like Xiang Qi, born into poverty, would necessarily bring happiness to the people? Couldn't I? Couldn't Gongzi Yu? Xiang Qi still cares about the people, but how could he know that after becoming emperor, he wouldn't lose himself in wealth and glory? Wouldn't he become incompetent and corrupt due to his greed for pleasure?" "Admittedly, Xiang Qi's impoverished background allows him to understand the suffering of the common people. However, it also means that he and his generals have little resistance to wealth, luxury, and extravagance.

"As for me and Gongzi Yu, we've been raised in luxury since childhood. We've enjoyed everything we could possibly want. Wealth and luxury hold no appeal for us anymore, you know? "From what I know of Gongzi Yu, he's not fond of women or indulging in pleasure. He's diligent and hardworking, and although his military discipline is strict, he's extremely considerate of his subordinates and remarkably lenient towards the people in his jurisdiction. In my opinion, Gongzi Yu is more deserving of happiness for the people than Xiang Qi.

"It's just that now there's one more person in the world—me! Gongzi Yu and I are destined not to coexist as equals. What he can do, I can do too. But he won't listen to me, and I won't listen to him. A battle between us is inevitable. In the future, the contenders for this world will only be Gongzi Yu and me!"

"Xiang Qi and your father are not qualified yet."

"Hmph, what right does someone who can't even give his own daughter happiness have to talk about happiness for the rest of the world? Your father is far too arrogant!"

Minrou suddenly felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

She knew that every word the Third Young Master said made sense, and she couldn't refute it, yet she didn't believe her father was wrong.

She had been raised by her father since childhood, and deep in her heart, she harbored an indescribable Oedipus complex. To her, her father played the roles of father, mother, brother, and even lover. He had been her strongest and most reliable support, and the person she trusted most. But now, the Third Young Master's words overturned everything her father had worked so hard for and fought for. And yet, those words made so much sense.

Therefore, she could only weep and plead, "Please, don't say anymore, please..."

The Third Young Master glanced at the frail Minrou, shook his head, and sighed, "You are the most delicate woman I have ever seen. Your father was truly wrong; he shouldn't have sent you. Alas, I was wrong too... I shouldn't have let you stay. If you return to your father's side, perhaps you will be happier." Minrou suddenly shook

her head forcefully and said, "No, I won't go back. I want to stay with you. If I stay with my father, it will only make him more guilty and more pained. If he can't see me, he will quickly forget me..."

~Chapter Four: Seduction, Section Four~

It was already September.

In the crisp autumn air, with red leaves fluttering in the air, the Third Young Master and his group traveled eastward from Jiangnan for nearly a month, finally arriving in Chen County of the East Sea before October.

In fact, more than half a month earlier, the Third Young Master and his group had already entered Gongzi Yu's sphere of influence. Traveling on Gongzi Yu's territory was much safer than the Third Young Master had originally imagined. Gongzi Yu's territory was well-governed, with virtually no bandits or troublemakers. The garrisons in each city and town never disturbed the people; in some places, the Third Young Master even witnessed the garrison helping the people reclaim wasteland, repair houses and bridges,

and so on. The military and civilians helped each other amicably, living in harmony, and the people seemed very satisfied with Gongzi Yu's rule. Upon entering Gongzi Yu's territory, the Third Young Master, passing through the first major city, did not conceal his true identity but truthfully announced his name. He expected the city's garrison to be on high alert, but instead, he was warmly welcomed overnight. The next day, the city's governor even dispatched five hundred elite soldiers to escort the Third Young Master and his party to another major city.

Thus, the major cities relayed their care and escort to the Third Young Master and his party all the way to Chen County in the East Sea.

The Third Young Master once asked the city governor why they were treated this way. The governor replied humbly and politely that it was because Gongzi Yu was now on his way and if he encountered the Crown Prince of Qin, he must serve him carefully and ensure the Crown Prince's satisfaction.

The experiences he had gained along the way made the Third Young Master clearly realize that Gongzi Yu was a genius at governing and managing the world. Unfortunately, however, Gongzi Yu was destined to be the Third Young Master's enemy. As the saying goes, two tigers cannot share one mountain; the Third Young Master and Gongzi Yu were destined not to coexist as powerful figures!

On September 25th, the Third Young Master and his entourage, escorted by a thousand cavalrymen from the last major city they passed before reaching Chen County in the East Sea, gradually arrived at Chen County.

When they were still fifty li away from Chen County, a troop of cavalrymen had already left the main force and rushed into Chen County to report the Third Young Master's arrival. Upon hearing the news, Gongzi Yu went out of the city ten li to greet him. His enthusiasm was like welcoming an old friend he hadn't seen for decades.

The Third Young Master also emerged from the carriage, mounted a fine horse, and rode alongside Gongzi Yu, chatting and laughing.

Inside the carriage, Hua Rong and the other women watched the two men talking intimately outside through the open door, and couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time.

"Why do I feel like those two are old friends?" Qin Ni'er said somewhat dejectedly, "Gongzi Yu has tried to harm Aren several times, how come Aren seems to have forgotten all about it?" Song Qing laughed, "They're both cunning little foxes. When they share common interests, they're naturally very friendly; when their interests clash, they'll fight to the death. That's called politics.

" Hua Rong nodded and said, "That's right. Gongzi Yu is indeed a genius of our time. From his perspective, everything he's done for Aren and us is perfectly justifiable. If Aren hadn't been destined not to coexist with Gongzi Yu, they could have been good friends." As

Hua Rong said this, she couldn't help but think of Ximen Wudi. Ximen Wudi once said that the best opponent is the best confidant. This is because one will spend a lifetime trying to understand, analyze, and comprehend one's best opponent. In the end, the mutual understanding between opponents is often more thorough than that between others.

Looking back now, Ximen Wudi actually wanted to be friends with the Third Young Master. Unfortunately, Ximen Wudi and the Third Young Master couldn't coexist in this world, and Hua Rong, not wanting the Third Young Master to die but also wanting to control the Demonic Sect alone, had no choice but to let Ximen Wudi die.

"Your Highness, how do you feel about how well I've governed my territory?" Gongzi Yu asked the Third Young Master.

The Third Young Master chuckled and said, "You should still call me Third Young Master. Suddenly calling me Your Highness feels a bit awkward."

He paused here, and only continued after seeing Gongzi Yu nod in agreement: "To be fair, your jurisdiction is indeed well-governed. Judging from the situation in your eleven provinces, if you were to become emperor, you would certainly be a good one."

Gongzi Yu smiled slightly, looked at the Third Young Master, and said, "In that case, why don't you lend me a hand, Third Young Master, and together we can create a peaceful and prosperous era? With your assistance, I believe the new empire will be even more powerful than the Great Qin Empire, and will last for millennia, never to decline!"

The Third Young Master shook his head and smiled, saying, "You haven't personally inspected the territory of my Great Qin in recent years, have you? Within the territory of my Great Qin, the people live in peace and prosperity, and sing praises of the new emperor's wisdom; he is a truly exceptional emperor. In that case, why don't you lend me a hand, Gongzi Yu, and together we can create a peaceful and prosperous era?" The two exchanged a glance and burst into laughter.

Gongzi Yu shook his head with a hint of regret, saying, "If the two of us can work together, our Central Plains will not only stand tall in the world, but I'm afraid all the foreign lands and nations under heaven will have to pay homage to our Central Plains."

As he spoke, he pointed his riding whip eastward, saying, "Beyond the sea, the Great Sun Kingdom will soon fall into the hands of our Central Plains." He then pointed westward, "Further west of the Western Regions, beyond the ocean, lies a boundless land, inhabited by countless people." He pointed his whip northward again, "North of Luoling Pass, across the vast grasslands, lies another land of ice and snow..." Finally, he pointed his whip to the sky, saying, "With the strength of our Central Plains, it's not impossible for every place the sun shines upon to become our Central Plains territory! It's not impossible for every living being under the heavens to become our subjects!"

The Third Young Master suddenly felt a sense of suffocation.

Gongzi Yu's ambition had somewhat inspired him, even igniting a surge of passion within him. The Third Young Master hadn't anticipated that Prince Yu desired more than just the Qin Dynasty's empire!

Under heaven, all land belongs to the king; on the shores of the land, all people are his subjects. This ambition was beyond the Third Young Master's reach.

However, he then considered the immense manpower, resources, and wealth required to conquer the world. How many brave warriors would be buried far from home? How many orphans and widows would be added to the populace? War is not a romantic affair. The Third Young Master's desire to proactively invade the Great Japanese Empire was merely influenced by his past life's thoughts, a consequence of witnessing the Great Japanese Empire's ambitions towards the Central Plains in this life, necessitating a preemptive strike.

But to conquer the entire world—such a thought couldn't be considered ambition or aspiration; it was madness!

In his previous life, the Mongol cavalry swept across Eurasia, establishing an unprecedentedly vast empire. Yet, it too eventually disintegrated.

In his previous life, Hitler's Third Reich ignited a world war, nearly conquering all of Europe, but ultimately ended in defeat.

Given the Qin Dynasty's current national strength… It is impossible to conquer the world; freedom is what humanity yearns for most. Even if a conqueror succeeds for a time, he cannot sustain his rule for eternity.

Unless the ethnic imprint of the conquered regions can be completely erased from their souls, the current strength of the Great Qin can at most only completely conquer some small neighboring countries, such as the Great Sun Kingdom. Unifying the world is essentially impossible.

The Third Young Master can now proudly proclaim that he and Song Qing can change the Great Qin with the ideas and technology they brought from their previous lives, and Prince Yu can also proudly proclaim that he has the ability to conquer the small countries surrounding the Great Qin in his lifetime.

But what about the future? After the Third Young Master and his generation pass away, will their descendants be able to do the same? Conquering the world is not enough for just one generation; it requires the efforts of several generations. But the Third Young Master cannot guarantee that their descendants will be as accomplished, capable, and persistent as they are.

The ambitions of a monarch last only three generations.

This is an indisputable fact.

Moreover, what the people want is only a peaceful and prosperous life, enough to eat and wear, and the ability to have descendants to continue their lineage. If there are years of war, will the people still continue to support their monarch? Not every citizen has the crazy ideas of Prince Yu.

So the Third Young Master quickly calmed down from Gongzi Yu's boastful words. He smiled slightly at Gongzi Yu and said, "To fight external enemies, we must first pacify the internal situation. The Central Plains are not yet unified, so how can we talk about conquering the world?"

Gongzi Yu smiled and shook his head, saying, "To fight external enemies, we must first pacify the internal situation... Hehe, yes, there can only be one emperor in this world. You won't give up, and neither will I."

The Third Young Master laughed and said, "Alright, let's not talk about such unpleasant things. Let's talk about something interesting. In your Chen County, are there any high-class entertainment venues?" Gongzi Yu was taken aback and said, "High-class entertainment venues?" The Third Young Master whispered, "You mean, high-class brothels! "

Gongzi Yu stroked his chin, glanced at the carriage behind him, and laughed, "Really? With so many beautiful women around you, you still want to go out and find some wild food?"

The Third Young Master said anxiously, "Keep your voice down, don't let them hear! You know my character. I've been determined to sleep with all the beauties in the world since I was a child. Sometimes, you can even find the best ones in brothels!" "

Young Master Yu shook his head, his face serious, and said, "I have never been interested in women. Although there are many brothels in Chen County, and some are quite nice, I have never been to any."

The Third Young Master clicked his tongue and shook his head, saying, "If you're like that, you're missing out on a lot of life's pleasures! By the way, you're not still a virgin, are you?"

Young Master Yu coughed, slightly embarrassed, and said, "My kung fu requires a virgin's body to practice. After mastering it, one cannot lose their virginity before the age of thirty. I'm only twenty-nine this year..."

The Third Young Master burst into laughter, almost falling off his horse.

Young Master Yu said with displeasure, "Is that so funny?" The Third Young Master suppressed a laugh, nodded, and said seriously, "To be honest, it's really funny! Damn, why did he have to practice this kind of kung fu that can only be practiced by a virgin... Haha, it seems you'll have to wait another year before you can enjoy the taste of women... Wahahaha..." "What are those two talking about so happily?" Lian Zhou Luo'er asked curiously.

Song Qing, whose skill was the deepest, could still hear clearly even though Gongzi Yu and the Third Young Master were speaking in hushed tones. She wore a strange smile and said, "What else can two men talk about? Of course, they talk about women!"

Hua Rong pursed her lips and said, "Talking about women can be so enjoyable? Look at A Ren, he's smiling like he's found a gold brick. Could it be that Gongzi Yu is planning to give him ten or eight beauties, making him so happy?"

Song Qing smiled and shook his head, remaining silent.

After leading the Third Young Master and his party into Chen County, Gongzi Yu led them directly to a luxurious mansion. "

This is the mansion I lived in when I was in the East Sea," Gongzi Yu said, pointing to the large red gate. "Later, I declared myself King of Pingni and built a palace in the city, so I stopped living here. However, it's still well-maintained by many servants, and it's very clean and tidy, with all the necessary furnishings. Third Young Master, please stay here for now."

The Third Young Master nodded, saying, "Anywhere is fine, as long as there's a large bed.

" Gongzi Yu chuckled, "There's a large bed in the main building that can sleep ten people, and a hot spring bathroom."

The Third Young Master immediately rubbed his hands together excitedly, "Great! That sounds pretty good!" Having said that, he dismounted and walked to the carriage, saying, "Ladies, get off!"

The carriage door opened, and Song Qing, Hua Rong, Lian Zhou Luo'er, Qin Ni'er, Shui Muwei, Luo Sheng Jing Shen, and Wu Minrou stepped out of the carriage

one by one, with the Third Young Master helping them down. Young Master Yu, sitting on his horse, smiled as he looked at the several beautiful women the Third Young Master had brought. When he saw Wu Minrou, who was the last to emerge, his eyes suddenly lit up, and his smile changed slightly, but quickly returned to normal.

"These ones don't need introductions, do they?" the Third Young Master laughed. "You've already met Rong'er and the others, and Wei Zi and Jing Shen even worked for you. Hmm, you haven't met this one yet, let me introduce her." He pulled Minrou over and said, "She is Wu Minrou, the beloved daughter of Mr. Wu Qingyuan, the top strategist under Xiang Qi."

Minrou bowed to Young Master Yu and said softly, "Minrou greets Young Master."

Gongzi Yu smiled slightly, dismounted, and returned the greeting, saying, "Miss Wu, you are too polite. Third Young Master, I have heard much about Mr. Wu Qingyuan's reputation. Since Miss Wu is Mr. Wu's beloved daughter, why has she come with you? Could it be that she is a hostage for your alliance?" The

Third Young Master blinked and smiled, "That's a long story. I'll tell you later."

Gongzi Yu nodded and said, "In that case, I won't force you. Third Young Master, I will host a banquet at the palace tonight to welcome you. I will send someone to escort you there. Please bring all these girls with you, so everyone can have some fun." As

Gongzi Yu spoke, his gaze swept over Hua Rong and the other women, but he dared not look at Wu Minrou.

The Third Young Master did not notice this and said with a grin, "That's no problem.

" Gongzi Yu nodded and said, "Then, I will take my leave." "You may go in and rest, wash away the dust of your journey. There are servants in the house to attend to you; feel free to do as you please."

With that, Gongzi Yu mounted his horse, waved goodbye to the Third Young Master and the others, and rode away with a squad of guards.

After traveling a long distance, Gongzi Yu couldn't help but look back, just in time to see the Third Young Master leading Min Rou towards the gate. A pang of inexplicable sorrow welled up in his heart.

After the Third Young Master and his party entered the mansion, more than twenty servants were already waiting respectfully behind the gate, ready to serve them. Upon seeing the Third Young Master and his party, they knelt on the ground and said in unison, "Welcome,

Crown Prince of Great Qin!" The Third Young Master nodded and said, "No need for formalities. Gentlemen, although my father received the throne from the late Emperor and ascended to the throne, appointing me as Crown Prince, Gongzi Yu is, after all, a legitimate member of the Ying royal family. As guests, we should follow the host's lead; here in the East Sea, you don't need to call me Crown Prince. Just call me Third Young Master."

The servants acknowledged and agreed.

The Third Young Master then said, "There are still several hours until the banquet. We've been traveling for a long time and are quite hungry. Tell the kitchen to prepare food first. A few more of you can take us to the room that Young Master Yu mentioned, which has a large bed that can fit ten people. The rest of you can leave now."

Several quick-witted servants immediately led the Third Young Master and his party to the main building and into the room that had been cleaned and prepared. An enormous bed was placed against the south wall of the room.

The Third Young Master looked at the room and the bed and was quite satisfied. He took out several hundred-tael silver notes and gave them to the servants as a reward, saying, "Alright, we'll pack our own luggage. You can go now. I'll let you know if I need anything."

The servants thanked him repeatedly, left the room, and gently closed the door behind them.

One of them said before leaving, "Third Young Master, I'll be waiting outside. Just give me your orders."

Once everyone was out of the room, the Third Young Master cheered, jumped up, and lay heavily on the large bed, stroking the soft silk quilt. He said, "After such a long journey, it's been so long since I've slept in such a comfortable, large bed… Sigh, speaking of which, it's been almost half a year since we left Tianjing City. Our group is growing larger every day, and we can't even fit everyone in the regular beds. It's been so long since we've had a proper get-together! Ladies, let's all sleep together tonight!"

The women all laughed, but Minrou remained quiet and gentle, saying softly, "Third Young Master, Minrou wants…"

"You want a room to yourself?" The Third Young Master knew what Minrou was thinking. He nodded and said, "Alright, I can grant your request. But you have to do one thing for me first."

Minrou nodded and said, "Whatever the Third Young Master commands, Minrou will obey.

" The Third Young Master said, "Young Master Yu said there's a hot spring bath in this house. I plan to take Qing'er and Rong'er to wash away the dust of our journey. Minrou, how about you join us?" Minrou looked hesitant and said, "This..."

The Third Young Master smiled and said, "Minrou, we've had several long talks along the way, and we've become close friends. Besides, that night, you were mine. Since you're mine, why can't we be honest with each other? I can guarantee that I will never touch you without your consent."

Minrou bit her lip and nodded with some difficulty, saying, "Alright, Minrou will obey the Young Master."

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