Chapter 205: Colorful! It hurts my heart!
Wei Zhuang was relieved to see that Gai Nie had restrained himself, for he was afraid that his senior brother had misunderstood his meaning.
After sparring with Jingwei several times, he could clearly feel the gap. It was not that he was not confident. Even if he and his senior brother joined forces, they could only tie with Jingwei at most. But Cheng Jiao was not only surrounded by Jingwei, but also Zi Nu and Yan Ri. Especially Yan Ri, he did not hide his murderous intention towards Ying Zheng.
As soon as Cheng Jiao entered the room, he smelled a familiar scent of tea and walked easily to Ying Zheng.
"Brother Wang, I didn't expect you also like to drink Snow Top Silver Shuttle."
Ying Zheng poured a cup for Cheng Jiao, "This is what I saw in the house, but I didn't expect that you put this tea here."
Cheng Jiao grinned and said, "The lady boss here and I have a good relationship."
Ying Zheng took off the silver mask and said, "Oh? Why is it good?"
Cheng Jiao waved to Zi Nu. Zi Nu didn't expect Cheng Jiao to mention her. She walked up to Cheng Jiao and saluted Ying Zheng respectfully.
"Meet the King of Qin."
Ying Zheng felt helpless. He had barely used the identity of Master Shang that he had made up before, but now everyone knew about it.
"No gifts."
Cheng Jiao held Zi Nu's hand and chatted with Ying Zheng: "How is it? Not bad, right?"
Ying Zheng took a look at Zi Nu and said, "She has an unusual temperament, very good."
When Yanri saw Cheng Jiao and Ying Zheng talking in a familiar manner, he felt something was wrong for some reason.
Seeing that Cheng Jiao was still chatting with Ying Zheng, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, and he was ready to take action directly without giving Cheng Jiao a chance to hesitate or regret.
When Yanri just took a step forward, there was a "clang" sound and a light pink sword was placed at his neck.
Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang had just grasped the hilt of the sword.
"Xiao Zhuang, this man is no less than you and me!"
Gai Nie's lips moved slightly, which made Wei Zhuang alert.
Wei Zhuang didn't react. What's the point of saying he was no less powerful than the two of you? He had been beaten by Jing Wei many times. At most, he was no less powerful than him and his senior brother when they attacked together...
Yanri looked at Jingwei beside him in confusion, not understanding why he attacked him.
The atmosphere in the house, which had been relaxed because of Cheng Jiao, became dull and even tense.
Cheng Jiao gently patted Zi Nu who suddenly held his hand tightly, "My brother must be confused as to why I came here."
Ying Zheng had a dull expression. Cheng Jiao came to him just as he arrived here. In his position, it was impossible for him not to think too much. This was also the reason why Gai Nie wanted to hold Cheng Jiao hostage.
"Someone leaked my whereabouts. And this person must not be Gai Nie, but him."
Ying Zheng glanced at Yanri. He didn't know who this person was, but that didn't stop him from knowing that this person had murderous intentions towards him.
"Yes, this person is Yanri, the current leader of Luowang. He is also the first gift I gave to my brother."
Ying Zheng's hand holding the teacup was a little unsteady, and he didn't notice the gift Cheng Jiao mentioned, "A net covering the sun? Zhongfu's people?"
Yanri looked directly at Cheng Jiao and Ying Zheng, feeling depressed and angry. Until now he still didn't know what Cheng Jiao was up to.
Cheng Jiao said without hesitation: "Yes, he is Lu Buwei's man, and he has tried to assassinate me before."
Ying Zheng angrily threw the teacup onto the tea table, "What does he want to do!"
Han Fei, who had been serving as a foil, spoke up, "Exercise power on behalf of the king."
Cheng Jiao silently gave a thumbs up, saying that Brother Han’s summary was very accurate.
Ying Zheng calmed down. Even if Han Fei didn't say anything, with his knowledge, he knew what Lv Buwei's purpose was. But he didn't expect Lv Buwei to be so cruel, not only to kill Cheng Jiao but also to kill him.
Looking at Yanri under Jingwei's sword, Ying Zheng shouted: "Yanri, I want to ask you, what is the purpose of Lu Buwei sending you to Xinzheng!"
Yanri's face was expressionless. What he never expected was that Cheng Jiao would actually betray him. Not only did he not stab Ying Zheng with a knife, but he turned around and stabbed him directly in the waist.
His first reaction was not to question Cheng Jiao, but to ask what was wrong with this world. How could someone so easily refuse the throne that was handed to him, and it was the throne of the most powerful of the Seven Kingdoms.
It would be fine if Cheng Jiao was some kind of model saint, but based on the information he had and an analysis of Cheng Jiao's life from childhood to adulthood, it was almost certain that Cheng Jiao could not be uninterested in the power and authority that was handed to him.
Yanri listened to Ying Zheng's question and opened his mouth: "Chang'an Jun, why?"
Cheng Jiao waved his hand and said, "I am giving you a chance. Whether you can survive or not depends on your choice."
Ying Zheng looked at Yanri calmly, waiting for Yanri to ask a question for which he already had the answer in his mind.
Yanri is also an extraordinary person. After a brief period of ups and downs, he faced the reality.
"Lü Buwei got the king's whereabouts and sent Luo Wang to Xinzheng to ambush and kill the king."
Ying Zheng stood up with a flick of his sleeves, his back to the crowd, looking at the sunny courtyard, his voice gradually becoming colder.
"Anyone else?"
"And there is also Lu Buwei's confidant Lao Ai, who betrayed me, Xuan Jian."
Ying Zheng suddenly turned around and asked, "What I'm asking is, who else is there besides Lu Buwei?"
Yanri looked at Ying Zheng in a daze, somewhat confused.
Cheng Jiao said softly: "The Queen Mother should not know about this."
After hearing this, Ying Zheng stopped talking. He had originally left the palace to relax and come to see Han Fei, but he didn't expect to encounter such a frustrating thing.
If he had not mistaken the person and Cheng Jiao had no intention of harming him, he would probably have been buried in Xinzheng.
Under Gai Nie's instruction, he was not completely ignorant of the martial arts world. He also knew what it took to be the leader of Luowang. He could also see that Jingniu, who had captured Yanri, was no less powerful than Yanri.
Ying Zheng said sadly: "I am not alone."
Cheng Jiao said at the right time: "Brother Wang has the mandate of heaven, how can such a villain succeed?"
Ying Zheng adjusted his mentality quickly and no longer worried about this matter.
He is a man with a strong sense of purpose, so he will naturally not forget why he came here.
He glanced at Gai Nie, then turned and walked towards the courtyard alone.
"I want to be alone."
Cheng Jiao muttered in his heart, just be quiet and see what Gai Nie does.
After Ying Zheng left, the room fell into silence.
Jingwei sealed Yanri's internal energy and knocked Yanri unconscious, then sat down beside Chengjiao.
Cheng Jiao didn't know what Ying Zheng meant when he looked at Gai Nie for the last time, but how could Han Fei not know?
He was specifically asked to come over, and even knowing that Xinzheng was in danger, he did not immediately set off for Xianyang. It was obvious that he wanted to see his abilities and let Gai Nie test him.
So, Wuliangfei said with a smile: "Mr. Gai Nie, this is our first meeting and you've already hurt me before you even unsheathed your sword."
Gai Nie clenched his sword tightly. As expected of someone Ying Zheng liked, he reacted so quickly.
"how do I say this?"
"Brother Wei Zhuang said he wanted me to meet someone. I asked him who it was. He thought about it and said it was a friend. I have known him for such a long time, and I always call him Brother Wei Zhuang and always invite him to drink. He has never treated me as a friend. Do you think this is like a sword stabbing me in the chest?"
Looking at Han Fei's playful smile, Wei Zhuang turned his face away. If possible, he would like to drag Han Fei out and beat him up.
Cheng Jiao whispered in Jingwei and Zinu's ears: "Do you think they are in a love triangle?"
Zi Nu blinked her purple eyes: "What is a love triangle?"
Cheng Jiao looked at Han Fei standing between Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang, looking awkward, and a smile broke out on his face unconsciously.
Although the person involved was embarrassed, it did not stop the audience from having fun.
"nothing……"
He decided not to tell Jingwei and Zinu. If they were led astray by him, they would be in tears if their backyard became a gathering place for lilies.
Han Fei scratched his head in embarrassment: "You two are from the same school. Every time I try to liven up the atmosphere, it always falls flat."
Gai Nie: "Can the descendant of Guiguzi also be the friend of the Ninth Master?"
Cheng Jiao held a teacup and sat upright. The show was about to begin.
Han Fei said solemnly: "Of course."
Wei Zhuang couldn't help but look at Han Fei again, who had become serious.
Gai Nie walked to Han Fei's side and said, "Mr. Jiu is a disciple of the young sage Zhuang Xun, and he is also a brother to the descendant of Guiguzi. But in your article "Five Vermin", the two sentences "Confucians use literature to disrupt the law, and knights use force to violate the law" are still vivid in my mind."
Han Fei covered his chest and took two steps back. "So the master's deadly sword is here."
Wei Zhuang turned his face away again. He was wrong. He shouldn't have believed in Wuliangfei's seriousness.
Seeing the atmosphere become tense again, Han Fei knew that he could no longer act out of tune. He snorted and turned his hands behind his back.
"The hundreds of schools of thought also have their own divisions, just like Guiguzi's unique learning, which is divided into vertical and horizontal. Confucianism is also divided into corrupt Confucianism and Wang Confucianism." Gai Nie: "Please enlighten me."
"The corrupt scholars only seek saints to rule the world, and despise the guidance of laws. If it is necessary to have sunny days every day throughout the year to have a good harvest, then ruling the world in this way will ignore the good and evil of human nature and is unrealistic.
There are also fierce and righteous chivalrous people. A chivalrous person is one who wields a sword. A fierce chivalrous person uses the sword to pursue personal desires, while a righteous chivalrous person uses the sword to save the world. Mencius said: "Even if there are thousands of people, I will go ahead. This is a Confucian chivalrous person."
Cheng Jiao looked at Han Fei with admiration, which was why he had a good impression of Han Fei and thought they were suitable to be friends.
Ying Zheng looked at the sky and whispered to himself: "Law, human nature..."
Gai Nie said solemnly: "It seems that the Ninth Master also has research on swords."
Han Fei said modestly: "If I were to discuss swordplay in front of you two, I would be a laughing stock."
After saying this, Han Fei changed his tone and said, "Zhuangzi has an article about swords that really appeals to me."
"Appreciate further details."
“Swords are divided into three categories: common people’s swords, princes’ swords, and the emperor’s sword.
It is a sword for common people, with bravery as its tip, integrity as its edge, virtue as its spine, and loyalty as its blade. It is a sword for princes. It is a sword for the seven kingdoms, with mountains and seas as its edge, made with the five elements, opened with yin and yang, held in spring and summer, and moved in autumn and winter. It is unparalleled in the world, and the whole world submits to it. It is the sword for the emperor.
"The harsh laws and punishments advocated by the Ninth Prince are also a sharp sword for governing the world."
"In times of chaos, the law can punish evil and promote good."
Gai Nie: "The sword is a murder weapon."
"The sword is the best of all weapons. Even though it has two edges, the key lies in the person holding the sword."
"color!"
Cheng Jiao couldn't help but clap his hands. Even though he already knew it, he was still amazed from the bottom of his heart when he heard it again.
Gai Nie's eyes flashed with admiration, and Wei Zhuang also looked at Han Fei with a higher regard.
Gai Nie held the sword and clasped his fists: "Please!"
Han Fei straightened his clothes and walked confidently into the courtyard.
Ying Zheng placed one hand in front of his abdomen, left the wall and walked into the courtyard. At this time, he, like Gai Nie, had completely recognized Han Fei's talent.
Han Fei looked at Ying Zheng and sighed in his heart. He also admired Ying Zheng for being willing to take such a big risk for him. If Cheng Jiao had not been interested in the throne, Ying Zheng would probably have died.
But now Ying Zheng is not dead, and Cheng Jiao is close to him and has help from him, so he plans to put some pressure on Ying Zheng.
Although there were some unrealistic feelings before that Lu Buwei would be easily defeated by Cheng Jiao, it was ultimately just a kind of synaesthesia and not reality.
Even in today's South Korea, even if Ye Mu has all the power in South Korea, it is not easy to overthrow Zhang Liang's grandfather, Zhang Xiangguo, let alone Lu Buwei, who is as powerful in Qin as Ye Mu in South Korea.
In his opinion, he and Ying Zheng are very similar. He and Zhang Liang rebelled against Ye Mu, and Ying Zheng and Cheng Jiao rebelled against Lu Buwei. This is a very good fate, and they can also cooperate for mutual benefit.
Ying Zheng said calmly, not knowing that Han Fei had put him in the same position as him.
"I once heard someone say that a frog at the bottom of a well can only see a small part of the sky. I am curious about how someone could write an article about planning for the world in such a dilapidated courtyard."
Han Fei collected his thoughts and picked up a fallen bamboo leaf:
“Some people have never seen the ocean and think that rivers are the most magnificent, while some people can see the whole autumn through a fallen leaf.”
Ying Zheng put his hands behind his back: "So, you are the latter?"
“Only by traveling thousands of miles can one see the vastness of the world.”
After saying this, Han Fei said in a low voice: "I used to wander..."
"Why are you wandering? Isn't your country forbearing you?"
"It's to find an answer."
"What kind of answer?"
"I met a teacher and asked him if there really is a power beyond mortals that controls destiny in the universe."
"How did your teacher respond?"
"The teacher said, yes."
"What kind of power is that?"
“That’s what I asked at the time.”
"So did your teacher answer?"
"So, this is why you were waiting for me here?"
"You still have not answered my question."
"Why did you come here? Is it because your country doesn't allow you to do so?"
Cheng Jiao had been listening attentively, but when he heard this he suddenly burst out laughing: "This Han Fei is really something."
Zi Nu and Jing Wei were also listening attentively. Seeing Cheng Jiao suddenly sneer, Zi Nu asked with a smile: "What's wrong? Isn't what Han Fei said very good?"
"Do you remember what Brother Wang said to Han Fei about wandering?"
Jingwei said crisply: "My country won't tolerate it."
Zi Nu reacted and chuckled, "If you hadn't told me, I really wouldn't have noticed."
Cheng Jiao joked: "It's true that they hurt each other."
The person involved, Ying Zheng, felt the most deeply, especially since he had just learned from Cheng Jiao that Lu Buwei had tried to kill their brothers. Now, Han Fei's reply made him feel a little unsteady. He stopped looking at Han Fei and turned to walk aside.
"I'm just walking around and relaxing."
Han Fei did not continue to prick Ying Zheng's heart. He looked up at the sky with a sigh:
"If your heart is in a deep well, the sky in your eyes will become smaller."
Ying Zheng glanced sideways: "You don't know me."
Han Fei didn't care and said softly: "Why don't I answer a question you don't want to know the answer to first. You will die."
Ying Zheng turned and stared at Han Fei, a little speechless: "What did you say!?"
Gai Nie, who was standing by the door, tensed up when he heard this. If Cheng Jiao hadn't been here, he wouldn't have been so alert.
But now, Han Fei said such dangerous words at this time and place, which made him have to think more.
Fortunately, Han Fei did not smash the cup or shout, so Gai Nie did not choose to disturb the conversation between Ying Zheng and Han Fei.
Han Fei was not frightened by Ying Zheng's cold eyes, and his tone did not change at all.
"The key is when to die and how to die."
Ying Zheng came to his senses and realized that he had lost his composure. "Don't you know?"
Han Fei turned his back and said, "I have traveled through the long river of time and saw my own death. Do you believe it?"
"I don't believe it." Ying Zheng didn't understand and couldn't figure it out, so he looked down at the ground.
Han Fei turned and looked at the King of Qin in front of him: "Death is not terrible, especially for someone who has died once. Everyone will die, right?"
Ying Zheng was a little impatient: "What do you want to say?"
Han Fei smiled and looked at the sky: "You just asked, what is the power between heaven and earth that transcends mortals and controls fate in the dark?"
"good."
"The mountains become valleys, the seas become mulberry fields. The withering and flourishing of summer and winter, the rise and fall of nations, the life and death of people are truly mysterious.
In ten years, you can see the coming and going of spring and autumn; in a hundred years, you can witness birth, aging, sickness and death; in a thousand years, you can lament the change of dynasties; in ten thousand years, you can see the passage of time.
If a mortal uses the vision of one day to spy on the world of millions of years, wouldn’t he be like a frog in a well? "
"Is this the answer?"
“This power is all around us, filling the whole world. When you calm down and listen, it’s like a song. Do you hear it?”
Han Fei started to talk in a riddle, which made everyone around him a little crazy.
Ying Zheng seemed to have grasped something, but at the same time he had grasped nothing. It was not until he unified the seven kingdoms and established an unprecedented cause that he realized what Han Fei said today.
A gentle breeze blew, lifting the clothes of Han Fei and Ying Zheng. At this moment, the world seemed to be flowing and yet still.
Zi Nu looked confused as she looked at Cheng Jiao who seemed to have realized something. She asked softly, "Do you know what kind of power Han Fei is talking about?"
Cheng Jiao put down the empty teacup and said calmly, "I know."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zi Nu Jing Wei and Wei Zhuang Gai Nie's eyes instantly fell on Cheng Jiao, hoping to get an answer.
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