Treason

is an emergency, it's unlikely to be of any use to discuss with this Consort. Oh right, Concubine Yao’s mother, Madam Wang, is also in the palace hall now. Why don’t I let someone go and invite her o...Treason

Treason

Near the Yunlan River, Ye Li's group seemed much more relaxed compared to the tense situation still ongoing in Yonglin City. Feng Zhiyao led the Black Cloud Cavalry somewhere after leaving Yonglin City, while Ye Li and Mo Xiuyao prepared to head back to the capital with their accompanying guards and Shen Yang, who had just arrived. Poor Great Divine Doctor Shen was physically weak but had rushed from Chu Capital to Yongzhou on horseback within less than ten days without even catching his breath before being informed that he needed to return to the capital.

Since giving the Phoenix Grass to a stubborn prince who refused medical advice, Shen's temper had become increasingly irritable.

"Mr. Shen," Ye Li finally found time to talk with Shen Yang when they set up camp by Yunlan River while Mo Xiuyao and his men went hunting. Shen Yang was holding a thick medical book on the riverside, reading it intently and furrowing his brows in concentration. Upon hearing Ye Li's approach, he turned around, intending to rise to greet her.

Ye Li waved him off: "There’s no one else here, so you don’t need to be formal." Shen Yang didn't insist on politeness; instead, he put the book aside and smiled: "Your Excellency made a decisive decision in defending Yonglin City which earned admiration from everyone in the Black Cloud Cavalry. I am also deeply impressed. Your Excellency truly lived up to being one of the contemporary female heroes." Ye Li shook her head with a helpless smile: "Mr. Shen, there's no need for such formalities. Being called a female hero is merely due to circumstances; what does Mr. Shen think about this"

Shen Yang looked at Ye Li for a long while before sighing heavily and saying: "Bringing back the Phoenix Grass that caused all these troubles, I truly don't know if it was right or wrong."

Ye Li shook her head gently: "The prince's decision to take Phoenix Grass was his own. You informed him of the consequences either way; this is ultimately His Highness' choice. Moreover, now that what has happened has occurred, investigating responsibility won't be helpful. I just want to know how Your Highness’s body is and if there are any solutions"

Shen Yang looked at Ye Li with admiration in his eyes: "For the last half year, this old man meticulously researched Phoenix Grass and ancient medical texts. The Phoenix Grass isn’t unique to Donghai; it grows in our Central Plains as well, known as Fengwei back then. Ancient books recorded that its nature is extremely fierce, toxic, yet it's a remedy for most poisons. It has the effect of washing out toxins from one’s body, thus it was called a miraculous medicine. But somehow, this Phoenix Grass vanished from our land after ancient times, hence there are almost no records about it in modern medical books. The cold poison His Highness suffered is among the coldest and deadliest poisons in the world. Fengwei can neutralize it but isn't enough to cure it. Now both fire and ice toxins coexist within His Highness's body, temporarily balanced. Yet this balance is precarious, easily collapsing, leaving no hope even with Huo Heli Zi."

Ye Li nodded: "Mr. Shen once said that the two poisons would change in Your Highness’s body."

"True," Shen Yang replied. “If cold poison and Fengwei could neutralize each other, there might be ways to counteract them. But now they're independent; the cold gets colder while fire burns hotter. A common person ingesting Huo Heli Zi would have their internal organs reduced to ashes in no time. With both Huo Heli Zi and Fengwei, Your Highness may die from fire poison before even beginning to recover.”

Ye Li frowned: "Is Biluo Grass useful for His Highness"

Shen Yang was startled and pondered deeply. After a while he said: “Biluo Grass is an extinct miraculous herb like Phoenix Grass, rumored to restore life and prolong existence indefinitely. But… I’m not certain it could cure the poison in Your Highness’s body since Biluo Grass has been gone longer than Phoenix Grass, based merely on hearsay.”

Ye Li nodded: "I understand; we should still hope for a solution." Shen Yang was surprised and asked: “Doesn’t that mean you know where to find Biluo Grass” Ye Li nodded slightly: “I’ll try my best to find it soon. For now, please don't mention this to His Highness.” To get Biluo Grass from the Suffering Scholar would require not using anyone from the Mo family; he might destroy Biluo Grass himself rather than let them have it out of spite. "How long can Your Highness’s body withstand"

Shen Yang lowered his head and said solemnly: “As long as there are no mishaps, His Highness will be fine for a year or so. Phoenix Grass has indeed improved his health significantly. But… during every full moon, the cold and fire poisons intensify, causing unbearable pain. In summer and autumn, he suffers from fiery poison, while in winter and spring, icy cold. Whether it’s cold or fire poison, they cause ten times more suffering than before.” Ye Li recalled that day seeing Mo Xiuyao in such agony upon entering the room; she couldn’t imagine what kind of pain would reduce him to such a state.

"Painkillers..."

Shen Yang shook his head sadly and said, "They are completely ineffective. Not only that… but I’m afraid any painkiller or drug will be useless for His Royal Highness in the future."

Ye Li felt a chill in her heart, meaning that even if Mo Xiuyao was injured in the future, he wouldn’t be able to use painkillers or anesthetics.

"Liyi…" Ye Li turned around and saw the smiling man in white walking towards her. She lowered her head, hiding her worry, and greeted him warmly. Mo Xiuyao looked at Shen Yang who had picked up a medical book and was about to continue reading it, and then he smiled down at Ye Li and said, "What were you talking to Mr. Shen about"

Ye Li smiled and replied, "I asked Mr. Shen some questions about herbs. Didn’t we see several strange herbs during our trip to Nanzhao I wanted to ask Mr. Shen what they are used for."

Mo Xiuyao smiled and said, "Liyi has a wide range of interests. You even find medical knowledge interesting"

Ye Li shook her head and replied, "I have no talent for medicine. But some basic knowledge about herbs is indeed essential."

Mo Xiuyao pulled Ye Li towards the campsite while smiling and said, "I know that you also required your attendants to memorize herbal books and learn from doctors"

Ye Li smiled and replied, "It’s just common herbs. And we can’t always carry medicines with us."

"Liyi is right," Mo Xiuyao said after some thought.

Ye Li smiled faintly and said, "The Black Cloud Cavalry are different from others. They only need to have a certain number of doctors accompanying them or they should be doctors themselves."

Mo Xiuyao lowered his head and looked at Ye Li with a smile and asked, "Is there anything special that you don’t want me to know"

Ye Li shook her head and replied, "No. It’s just an idea that hasn’t been fully formed yet. I might surprise you once it’s done."

Mo Xiuyao smiled faintly and said, "Then I’ll wait for your surprise. Let’s go have a meal first, then we can watch a play afterwards."

The play Mo Xiuyao referred to was indeed a good one. A force of over thirty thousand troops hidden within Yongzhou and Yong Prefecture had been discovered. Ye Li finally knew what the two Black Cloud Cavalries led by Feng Zhirao were doing. In just one night, many secret camps in Yong Prefecture and Yong were destroyed, countless people who disguised themselves as bandits but were clearly well-trained were killed by the Black Cloud Cavalry, and the rest fled towards the border of Yong Prefecture and Xi Ling with panic. Mo Xiuyao waited at the border with Ye Li and others.

When a group of defeated soldiers saw those imposing iron cavalrymen, they all showed expressions of despair in their eyes.

The officials from Yong Prefecture were kneeling on the ground with pale faces, trembling as they looked up at the elegant couple side by side. The man was kind and gentle while the woman was graceful and elegant. However, what they saw made them feel even more horrified than demons who ate people. Two days ago, they were summoned to Prince Ding’s presence with a token but he didn’t say anything except that they should follow him wherever he went. They watched helplessly as one after another of those hidden camps were destroyed by the Black Cloud Cavalry. More than twenty thousand people seemed insignificant in front of the Black Cloud Cavalry. The remaining few who escaped and fled to this small hill five miles from the border were blocked off by Prince Ding.

Mo Xiuyao calmly looked at the governor of Yong Prefecture, who was kneeling nearest to him, and asked coldly, "Do you know why the governor of Yong Prefecture died"

The governor’s face turned pale as he trembled and said, "Rebellion… rebellion!" The death of the governor of Yong Prefecture under the protection of Prince Li’s troops was already widely known before today. It also made many officials tighten up their nerves.

Mo Xiuyao smiled faintly and asked, "Rebellion Yes, it is indeed a capital offense. Then… do you know what crime is considered as treason"

"This… Your Highness! Your Highness… I dare not think of such things, I am loyal to the state…"

Mo Xiuyao sneered and said, "Loyal Where did these over ten thousand troops in your province come from then Why were General Wu Chengliang and the two thousand troops of Yong Prefecture killed"

The governor wailed, "I don’t know… I am innocent…"

Mo Xiuyao said calmly, "Whether you are innocent or not has nothing to do with me. You can discuss it with His Majesty yourself. Today I asked you over here so that you could see how the Black Cloud Cavalry mourned the soldiers of Yong Prefecture and General Wu. Although officials and military men don’t belong to each other, they were colleagues. Everyone present should pay their respects." Feng Zhirao standing behind Mo Xiuyao waved his hand.

"Kill!"

Thousands of arrows flew out and the defeated soldiers in the middle fell dead instantly. The officials on the ground vomited one after another as they smelled the pungent smell of blood in the air. Mo Xiuyao seemed to not notice anything, pulling Ye Li up and turning around to order, "Take these people back to their respective places. And throw those from Xi Ling outside the border."

"As you wish."

Mo Xiuyao nodded with satisfaction and smiled at Ye Li, saying, "Liyi, we should return to the capital now."

Ye Li nodded faintly and followed Mo Xiuyao. Things like not killing prisoners… it seemed there was no need to say them.

Even though he received an urgent imperial summons back to the capital, Mo Xiuyao didn’t seem to care about it at all. He let Feng Zhirao lead the Black Cloud Cavalry away and traveled north leisurely with Ye Li and others for nearly ten days until they arrived in Guangling City. The second time coming here was without any specific purpose, so Ye Li felt much more relaxed. However, when Mo Xiuyao led her to stand before the Qingfeng Mingyue Tower, she looked back at the man beside her with surprise.

Moxiu Yao merely smiled without speaking.

In broad daylight, Qingfeng Mingyue Pavilion had not started its business. However, there were still people waiting at the entrance to welcome them. Looking at the young man standing solemnly by the door, Moxiu Yao calmly said, "Tianyi Pavilion is indeed well-informed. It seems that Han Mingyue has not wasted these years."

The young man's smile stiffened, and he replied, "Thank you for your praise, Your Highness. My master instructed me to恭迎王爺和王妃大駕. Please come in."

After entering Qingfeng Mingyue Pavilion, the young man led them directly into the backyard where they saw the same pavilion from their last meeting with Han Mingyue and Han Mingzhi. Seeing Ye Li, Han Mingzhi's eyes flashed with a moment of confusion before he smiled at her.

Han Mingyue put down his teacup and stood up to greet them with a refined smile, "Xiu Yao, it has been long since we last met…"

Before he could finish speaking, Moxiu Yao directly swung out a palm sending a fierce wind towards the elegant man. Han Mingyue's voice abruptly stopped as he awkwardly rolled away from Moxiu Yao's palm. However, the fierce wind still caused him to gasp for breath before coughing and saying bitterly, "Xiu Yao, after so long you greet me like this"

Moxiu Yao snorted lightly and moved forward with continuous strikes, each palm blow real and solid without any joking around. Han Mingyue could only put away his smile and carefully defend himself.

Over there they were engaged in a fierce battle while over here, Han Mingzhi stood up and walked to Ye Li's side, raising an eyebrow with a smile, "Jun Wei, it has been long since we last met. Did you come to see me If that’s the case, just come yourself, why bring him along"

Ye Li pointed at the white-clothed man in the garden.

Han Mingzhi glanced sideways and his smile seemed forced, "Jun Wei…"

Ye Li said calmly, "You can rest assured. The王爺不會殺他的."

If Moxiu Yao wanted to take Han Mingyue's life, he wouldn't need to do it himself. Could Tianyi Pavilion really stop the iron cavalry of Heiyun Cavalry or Dingguo’s secret guards Han Mingzhi said with a bitter smile, "But Prince Ding doesn’t plan on holding back."

During their conversation, Han Mingyue was already knocked down to the ground by Moxiu Yao's palm strike. He coughed up blood and two of his ribs were broken. Han Mingzhi hurriedly went forward to help him but Han Mingyue waved his hand to stop him, looking at Moxiu Yao who walked over leisurely and asked, "Xiu Yao, have you calmed down"

Moxiu Yao raised an eyebrow, "Do you know why I didn’t kill you this time"

Han Mingyue raised his eyebrows and looked at Moxiu Yao. Moxiu Yao calmly said, "Since A Li promised to let Han Mingzhi spare your life, I’ll forgive you this time. However, remember my patience has its limits. If you ever lay a hand on A Li again… why don’t you try how far I can go!"

Han Mingyue clutched his chest and coughed heavily, looking at Moxiu Yao helplessly, "Xiu Yao, in your eyes... is Ye Li more important to you than our friendship since childhood"

Moxiu Yao raised an eyebrow with a hint of mockery on the corner of his lips, "In your opinion, have we ever considered our childhood friendship important"

Han Mingyue was speechless. Indeed, he had betrayed their friendship first. But… "In my eyes, you will always be my best friend." Han Mingyue said in a low voice.

Moxiu Yao snorted and calmly replied, "Since you called yourself friends, I promise not to kill you next time if you fall into my hands again."

Han Mingyue was taken aback. However, amidst the curiosity and confusion of Han Mingzhi and Ye Li, his expression changed, "Xiu Yao! Don’t do it! It has nothing to do with her; these matters are all my decision!"

Upon hearing this, Han Mingzhi’s face darkened and he harrumphed, swallowing back the words of pleading. After all, Prince Ding had no intention of killing him anyway. He would keep tormenting until he was too weak to run around anymore! Moxiu Yao didn't care who made the decision, turning to Han Mingzhi said, "If you want him to live well, keep a close eye on him."

Han Mingzhi scowled and coldly replied, "No need for Your Highness to bother!"

Moxiu Yao pulled Ye Li's hand and turned around to leave. Han Mingyue called out from the ground, "Xiu Yao, did you come all the way here just to beat me up"

Moxiu Yao stopped walking and looked back at him, saying, "I also wanted to give you a heads-up. If you don't want to play political tricks, then make money honestly. Don’t pick stones that will hurt your own feet."

Seeing them leave without looking back, Han Mingyue couldn't help but frown and ponder Moxiu Yao's words. Not good at politics… indeed he wasn’t interested in it and had never meddled with it before. Until… his face changed as he turned to Han Mingzhi saying hurriedly, "Quick! Send someone to investigate what happened in Western Capital!"

Han Mingzhi's forehead veins were jumping wildly. Who said this genius was intelligent He’s dumber than a donkey now! Others won't stop until they hit a wall and then change direction. But he kept hitting his head even after it was bleeding!

"Investigate what! As an upright citizen of the Chu Kingdom, why should I care about Western Capital's affairs!" Han Mingzhi snapped. "Fetch me the best soft tendons powder! Who dares to give him the antidote, I’ll tear their skin off! This is truly a lesson on how beautiful women are disasters. Don’t tell me there’s no other woman in this world except that slut" Finished speaking, he didn't care if his brother was still immobilized and left angrily.

"Han Mingzhi, stop!" Han Mingyue shouted sternly.

Han Mingzhi's body stiffened before turning to face his elder brother who looked ready to tear him apart. He only wished he could rip the disaster to pieces. Ever since young, he admired this elder brother but couldn't stand the way he chose women. Seeing Han Mingzhi glaring at him coldly, guilt flashed in Han Mingyue’s eyes and his voice softened slightly, "Mingzhi, stop fussing. I promise not to do anything more. Moxiu Yao broke two of my ribs; come help me up."

Han Mingzhi was stunned for a moment before finally walking forward to support his brother who had an ashen face.

"You! Han Mingyue!" After a moment, Han Mingzhi’s voice was full of anger and resentment. However, his body was still paralyzed, his handsome face twisted up in hatred at the man clutching his chest and looking deathly pale before him.

Han Mingyue looked at his brother with guilt in his eyes, "Sorry, Mingzhi."

Seeing Han Mingyue turn to leave, Han Mingzhi cried out desperately, "Han Mingyue you idiot! I'm poisoned! Do you really want Ye Li to kill me"

Han Mingyue turned back with a smile and shook his head, saying, "You’re such a silly child. If you believe your eyesight is better than mine, why can't you see that Ye Li wouldn’t kill me And also has no poison on me"

Han Mingzhi coldly said, "So these days you were just confirming whether I was poisoned or not. Now that it's confirmed, are you leaving again"

"Relax, I won’t lay a hand on your friends anymore. Moxiu Yao… I can't afford to offend him." Han Mingyue looked at his brother with warmth and added after some thought, "Mingzhi, stay away from Ye Li. She’s not someone you can mess around with."

Han Mingzhi's face twisted in disdain as he replied coldly, "No need for Your Highness to trouble yourself!"

Moxiu Yao pulled Ye Li and turned to leave. On the ground, Han Mingyue opened his mouth again, saying, "Xiyao, did you come all the way here just to beat me up"

Moxiu Yao stopped walking and looked back at him, asking with a raised brow, "Know why I didn’t kill you this time "

Han Mingyue arched an eyebrow in response, staring at Moxiu Yao. The latter said calmly, "Since Ye Li promised to let Han Mingzhi off for your sake, I’m sparing you this time. But remember, my tolerance has limits too. If you ever lay a hand on Ye Li again...try how far I'll go!"

Han Mingyue coughed violently while clutching his chest and looked at Moxiu Yao with a mix of frustration and helplessness, "Xiyao, in your eyes… is Ye Li more important than our friendship from childhood"

Moxiu Yao arched an eyebrow again with a mocking smile on his lips. “In your opinion, have I ever valued our childhood friendship”

Han Mingyue was speechless, it was true that he betrayed their friendship first. But… "To me, you will always be my best friend," Han Mingyue said solemnly.

Moxiu Yao snorted and replied calmly, “Since you call yourself a friend, I’ll promise not to kill you the next time if we meet again.”

Han Mingyue was stunned for a moment before his expression changed in the confusion of Han Mingzhi and Ye Li. "Xiyao! Don't do it! It has nothing to do with her; these matters are all my decision!"

Upon hearing this, Han Mingzhi's face darkened and he harrumphed, swallowing back the words of pleading. After all, Prince Ding had no intention of killing him anyway. He would keep tormenting until he was too weak to run around anymore! Moxiu Yao didn't care who made the decision, turning to Han Mingzhi said, "If you want him to live well, keep a close eye on him."

Han Mingzhi scowled and coldly replied, "No need for Your Highness to bother!"

Moxiu Yao pulled Ye Li's hand and turned around to leave. Han Mingyue called out from the ground, "Xiyao, did you come all the way here just to beat me up"

Han Mingzhi was infuriated but couldn't move his body. He glared at the man holding his chest with a pale face in front of him, twisting his handsome features in hatred.

Han Mingyue looked at his brother with guilt in his eyes and said softly, "Sorry, Mingzhi."

Seeing Han Mingyue turn to leave, Han Mingzhi cried out desperately, "Han Mingyue you idiot! I'm poisoned! Do you really want Ye Li to kill me"

Han Mingyue turned back with a smile and shook his head, saying, "You’re such a silly child. If you believe your eyesight is better than mine, why can't you see that Ye Li wouldn’t kill me And also has no poison on me"

Han Mingzhi coldly said, "So these days you were just confirming whether I was poisoned or not. Now that it's confirmed, are you leaving again"

"Relax, I won’t lay a hand on your friends anymore. Moxiu Yao… I can't afford to offend him." Han Mingyue looked at his brother with warmth and added after some thought, "Mingzhi, stay away from Ye Li. She’s not someone you can mess around with."

Han Mingzhi's face twisted in disdain as he replied coldly, "No need for Your Highness to trouble yourself!"

Moxiu Yao pulled Ye Li and turned to leave.

“Han Mingyue!” Han Mingzhi shouted angrily after a moment. “You’re leaving just like that When did you ever take us seriously”

The young man who had guided them earlier appeared in the garden, saying to Han Mingzhi, "Young Master, the Young Master has left."

Han Mingzhi, now able to move after being released from his paralysis spell, was visibly agitated. “Left He’s always left! Since when did he ever take us seriously”

The young man lowered his head and said quietly, "Young Master says that he won’t be returning. All the silver bills in Qingfeng Mingyue Lou and the money house are now left to you. As for Tianyi Pavilion… they will no longer follow your orders."

Han Mingzhi sneered, “He planned all this ahead of time! If it wasn’t for Prince Ding’s visit today, he was going to leave quietly Han Mingyue, you’re ruthless!”

The young man remained silent. Han Mingzhi snorted coldly and said angrily, "Traitor! You wait until I get out of this predicament!

In the best inn in Guangling City, Ye Li and her group had rented out the best courtyard to stay temporarily.

"Xiu Yao, today..." Looking at the man beside her who was reading a book, Ye Li frowned slightly and asked hesitantly.

Murong Xiuyao put down his book and smiled, "Are you wondering why I specifically went to find Han Mingyue"

Ye Li nodded. If it were only for venting her anger by beating him up, the effort would have been too excessive. Murong Xiuyao said calmly, "If my guess is correct, Han Mingyue will soon head towards Western Ling."

"Head to Western Ling"

Murong Xiuyao nodded. "Indeed, instead of letting him leave quietly, why not let me see him off Although the Han family's status in Greater Chu is not at the top rank, they are still among the top ten families. If he were to take everything with him to Western Ling, it wouldn't be a good thing."

Ye Li's eyes flickered. "Are you saying that Han Mingyue wants..." She didn't say 'to betray his country', but Murong Xiuyao nodded calmly nonetheless. "I know Han Mingyue well. To him, family, state, and the world mean nothing. Whether he becomes a Western Ling person or a Beirong person doesn't matter to him."

"Then why not exterminate them entirely" Ye Li was puzzled. Even if Murong Xiuyao truly valued his relationship with Han Mingyue, he wouldn't see it as more important than the江山of Greater Chu. Murong Xiuyao smiled faintly and said, "The Sky One Pavilion is spread across four countries. If I kill Han Mingyue, there would be many complications. Let him go if he wants to; I have already said that he isn't suited for political machinations. Since he's openly betraying the country, then within Greater Chu, there's no need for the Sky One Pavilion to exist anymore." The most crucial reason for his special trip to Guangling was precisely to eliminate the Sky One Pavilion. The southern part of Greater Chu, especially Guangling City, is the headquarters of the Sky One Pavilion. Could Han Mingyue really move people and vehicles away under Murong Xiuyao's watchful eye

"Han Mingxi" Ye Li asked with a frown.

Murong Xiuyao said, "If he were to use another method, it is indeed possible for Han Mingxi to leave with Han Mingyue. But today, he can't go anywhere. If he's really intelligent, he'll come find me."

Ye Li looked at him and asked, "Did you deliberately provoke Han Mingyue so that he would act sooner and create discord between the brothers"

Murong Xiuyao didn't deny it. He rubbed his temples tiredly and said, "It's a good thing for Han Mingxi to stay behind. If they all leave... The Han family will face total annihilation." The Han family isn't just composed of the brothers Han Mingyue and Han Mingxi. In any large clan, main branches, sub-branches, collateral relatives, and clansmen would be involved, and it's impossible for them to take everyone with them. Once collective punishment is applied, the far-reaching consequences are shocking.

"Will Han Mingyue turn to Western Ling"

"He isn't an ordinary civilian; the Han family is wealthy and influential. The Sky One Pavilion has even broader connections. Whether he goes to Western Ling or not, either the emperor of Western Ling or Prince Southern Command will certainly try to recruit him. And whether they can use him or not, in their eyes, he's already a traitor." In the imperial family’s view, there is no tolerance for betrayal. Once Han Mingyue reaches Western Ling, it is considered treason. Even if he hasn't betrayed his country, the royal family would rather err on the side of caution and eliminate him.

Ye Li sighed wordlessly; she couldn't understand Han Mingyue’s intentions. "Han Mingyue... Is this all for a woman"

Murong Xiuyao was momentarily stunned, looked at Ye Li for a long time, and finally nodded. "Indeed, he is doing it all for a woman."

Ye Li frowned slightly; she felt that the woman's identity was particularly significant. She hesitated whether to continue this topic. Murong Xiuyao calmly watched her, with a warm smile on his face. "Lily, you can ask me anything if you want to know it."

"Is this woman... someone you know"

Murong Xiuyao nodded and was about to speak when Dark Three reported from outside the door: "Your Excellency, Lady Wang. Han Mingyue requests an audience."

Murong Xiuyao raised his eyebrows slightly and looked apologetically at Ye Li before saying, "Please let him in."

---Author's Note

Han Mingyue is a bit unusual. What can be said of him This person himself has no ambition; if he encountered a good woman, he would surely become the best husband, friend, and brother. But unfortunately, the woman he encountered isn't so great. Other than his younger brother, the two people most important to him—his love interest and best friend—have opposing views from him. So... should he be willing to cut through for his brother or cut between his brothers for a woman This is an unavoidable decision for him. Therefore... in reality, Han Mingyue is the unfortunate cannon fodder.e transaction; the weight of the two figures differed greatly. Ye Li smiled at Feng Zhirao and asked, "Feng San, what do you think"Feng Zhirao pointed his fan at his chin, thinking for a moment before...