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Even before they got close, Ji Shizi's sweet, childlike voice already floated in the air. Hearing his sister's call, Han Fei's lips curled into a smile.
He opened his arms and welcomed his sister who rushed into his embrace.
"Little sister, brother has important business to attend to now."
"I can't play with you today."
"What important matter is it?" Ji Shizi stared at Han Fei with his clear, bright eyes.
Sensing his younger sister Ji Shizi's curious gaze, Han Fei couldn't help but inwardly groan, for this little girl was too clingy and impossible to get rid of easily.
This was simply because she was the apple of her father's eye.
"That tenth son, in order to help our country's borders of Han break through its difficulties and become strong, the elder brother wishes to leave home to study."
Before Han Fei finished speaking,
Then she saw her younger sister, Ji Shizi, pouting her red lips, tears glistening in her eyes, and saying in a tearful voice, "Brother, do you hate me? Are you trying to fool me with this excuse?"
"How could that be? How could my brother despise you?"
"You are so well-behaved and clever, your brother dotes on you and would never have the heart to dislike you."
Han Fei was extremely anxious, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead. Suddenly, an idea struck him, and he reassured him, "This is in accordance with Father's orders. You must obey."
"Your brother assures you, he will return."
"Alright, brother, you must keep your word. I'll wait for you to come back." Ji Shizi wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, her tender little face still stubbornly pouting.
Seeing this, Han Fei could only continue to soothe him gently.
At dawn the next day
After Han Fei finished his meal, just as he was about to embark on his journey, his younger sister Ji Shizi appeared before him again, lively and energetic, with her two small, white hands behind her back, as if hiding some secret.
"Brother, will you miss me?" the little girl asked earnestly, her bright eyes wide open.
"Of course I will, brother misses you day and night." Han Fei casually made up words to coax his sister, something he was already very good at and could do with ease.
He knelt down and pulled the little girl into his arms.
And he earnestly advised her:
"You mustn't be naughty anymore, understand?"
"I know," Ji Shizi wrinkled her small nose slightly, and suddenly moved her small hand from behind her back to the front, unfolding her soft hand, revealing a necklace in her hand.
The necklace is connected at both ends by jade rings to gold wire.
The center is intricately carved from gold, with a deep blue sapphire set in the center.
The entire necklace is luxurious and exceptionally beautiful.
"Since you miss me, brother, I'll give you this necklace." Ji Shizi raised her small hand and personally placed the gift in Han Fei's palm.
Then, she put on an adorable, yet fierce, look and threatened Han Fei in a coquettish voice: "..."
206. Han An's Temptation
"This is the first gift I've ever given to my brother. You must never lose it."
"Otherwise, I won't let you off the hook, hmph!"
After all,
The young girl turned her head away haughtily, deliberately avoiding looking at her brother Han Fei.
However, those big eyes couldn't help but steal glances.
"Very well, I will remember this. I will definitely keep this necklace safe."
Han Fei smiled slightly and, in front of his younger sister, put the necklace around his neck.
Then he carefully hid it inside his clothes.
"My brother is gone."
Han Fei turned his back to Ji Shizi and gently waved goodbye.
Then they boarded the carriage, and under the protection of a group of armored soldiers, the carriage started and slowly headed towards the city gate of Xinzheng.
"Brother, you must come back safely 787."
Behind her, the little girl secretly turned back, gazing intently as the carriage drove further and further away until it disappeared from sight.
Two lines of clear tears rolled down her rosy cheeks.
Her pink silk skirt was soaked.
Deep in the attic,
Gongzi An stood by the window with his hands behind his back, silently watching his son Han Fei embark on this perilous path of learning.
a long time,
Gongzi An withdrew his gaze, and his previously calm eyes suddenly shone with a bright and spirited look.
"My son is young, yet he has lofty ambitions for Hanjiang and is not afraid of the hardships and dangers of the journey."
"As a father, how can I hesitate here?"
He turned and looked towards the direction of the Han King's Palace, muttering to himself, "This throne is mine to have."
I took a deep breath to calm my excited emotions.
Gongzi An called out in a deep voice, "Someone, please summon General Ji Wuye, the garrison commander, for a secret meeting."
"Be sure to do it quietly, and do not let Father and the Crown Prince find out."
After giving the instructions, the personal guard quickly left without anyone noticing.
In the secret room,
Gongzi An secretly met with the garrison general Ji Wuye, while trusted confidants secretly lay in ambush in all corners of the area, keeping a close watch.
"He possessed the talent of a general to defend his country, but because of his humble origins, he was ostracized and suppressed by a group of incompetent and ignorant people, and allowed them to boss him around."
"General Ji, are you truly willing to do this?"
Gongzi An gazed calmly at Ji Wuye, whose fists were clenched unconsciously, and asked meaningfully, "I wonder what General Ji thinks of what I said last time?"
"What do you mean by that, young master? I don't quite understand." Ji Wuye remained cautious, neither explicitly refusing nor immediately agreeing.
Gongzi An didn't take it to heart and changed the subject.
"In all the countries under heaven, the bureaucratic system is firmly controlled by the aristocratic families."
Unchanged for a thousand years. And you, General Ji, as a commoner, have already reached the pinnacle of your career by rising to the position of garrison general.
If one wishes to rise to a higher level, the only option is to rely on the power of the aristocratic families.
For example: "With the power of this young master"
Ji Wuye looked quietly at Gongzi An, his dark face revealing struggle and hesitation.
It seemed to be afraid of something.
But his inner yearning for rights, coupled with the exclusion, oppression, and usurpation of his achievements by those incompetent people, made him feel extremely resentful and depressed.
Gongzi An, observing the situation, added fuel to the fire.
"Seven days from now, a group of audacious bandits will attempt to assassinate King Han and the Crown Prince. If General Ruoji can save the King in time, protect him, and rescue the Crown Prince,..."
At that time
"I will not hesitate to personally petition for your merits and rewards. I humbly request that my father bestow upon General Ji the title of Grand General."
At this moment, Ji Wuye already understood.
207. Ji Wuye's ruthless methods
Han An has tested him in secret several times and is now quite straightforward. If he doesn't agree, he probably won't be able to leave this place safely today.
"Your humble servant, Ji Wuye, pays his respects to Han An."
Ji Wuye knelt on one knee, bowed his head, and clasped his hands in a deep salute.
"Very well, General Ji, please rise." Han An immediately stood up, bowed, and extended a helping hand to Ji Wuye, solemnly promising:
"If General Ji can help me eliminate the Crown Prince and ascend to the throne of King Han,
Therefore, the position of Grand General of Korea undoubtedly belongs to General Ji.
Under Han An's powerful influence and strategic guidance, Ji Wuye, the iron-blooded general, finally decided to submit to Han An's command.
Within a hidden, secluded realm.
Han An and Ji Wuye conspired to overturn the power structure and seize supreme glory.
One man, with lofty ambitions, aspires to ascend the throne of the King of Han. He vows to use swift and decisive measures to cleanse the corruption and chaos within the Han court and the country, to revitalize this declining empire and restore its former glory.
The other man, born into humble circumstances, was unwilling to be subservient to the authority of the aristocratic class. His desire for power burned like a raging fire, and he was willing to burn his bridges, challenge the hereditary system, and break free from the shackles of the aristocracy.
Their goal was the incomparably prestigious and revered position of Grand General.