People in Qin Dynasty: Opening the treasure chest, I took off!

Chapter 52 Nighttime Probing

"Young Master Xia, you flatter me." He picked up the wine jug, poured himself a cup, and said, "More than empty fame, I'd like to know..."

He looked at Xia Bing, his gaze deep.

"Young Master Xia, what brings you to Korea?"

Xia Bing picked up her wine glass and took a small sip.

"travel."

"Tourism?" Han Fei raised an eyebrow.

"Yes." Xia Bing nodded. "I've heard that Xinzheng City is bustling, and I'd like to come and see for myself."

"That's all?"

"What else does Young Master Han Fei think we should do?"

The two looked at each other, the atmosphere tense.

Zi Nu watched from the side, her smile deepening.

These two people, one as deep as the sea, the other unfathomable.

Tonight, Zilanxuan will probably not be peaceful.

Han Fei stared at Xia Bing for a while, then suddenly laughed.

"Tourism?" He shook his head. "Young Master Xia doesn't seem like someone who comes here for tourism."

"Oh? What does that look like?"

"Like..." Han Fei pondered for a moment, "...a dragon diving into a deep pool."

Xia Bing raised an eyebrow.

"Young Master Han Fei has excellent judgment."

"I'm just stating the facts," Han Fei said, raising his wine cup. "Young Master Xia possesses extraordinary bearing; he is no ordinary person. I'm afraid the murky waters of Han will not hold you."

"And what about Young Master Han Fei?" Xia Bing countered. "You returned from overseas, did you come just to wade into this murky water?"

Han Fei's smile faltered slightly.

"I have a reason why I must come back."

"For South Korea?"

"......"

Han Fei did not answer, but simply tilted his head back and drank the wine in his cup in one gulp.

Zi Nu watched from the side, a strange light flashing in her eyes.

She had known Han Fei for a long time, but she had never seen him so... vulnerable.

This Xia Bing is indeed extraordinary.

"Young Master Han Fei, there's no need to overthink it." Xia Bing stood up and walked to the window. "I came to Korea purely for tourism. As for anything else..."

He turned and glanced at Han Fei.

"Let nature take its course."

Han Fei watched his retreating figure and suddenly asked, "Young Master Xia, do you think there's any hope for the state of Han?"

"That's a question for Young Master Han Fei," Xia Bing said without turning around. "What do you think?"

"......"

Han Fei remained silent for a long time.

"I want to give it a try."

"Try what?"

"Let's try to save Korea through the rule of law." Han Fei's voice was a little hoarse. "I know it's difficult, and Ji Wuye won't stand idly by. But Korea is my homeland, and I don't want to watch it decline little by little."

"So you need an ally." Xia Bing turned around. "And the reason you came to Zilan Pavilion tonight is to find a suitable ally."

A hint of surprise flashed in Han Fei's eyes.

How did you know?

"Just a guess." Xia Bing smiled. "Young Master Han Fei is a smart man; he won't waste his time. You chose Zilan Pavilion because it's well-informed; you chose to come tonight because you want to see if I'm someone worth cooperating with."

Han Fei's expression changed.

"You knew all that?"

"It's not that I knew, it's that I could tell." Xia Bing walked back to her seat and sat down. "Although Young Master Han Fei tried his best to hide it, the way you looked at me was constantly assessing me. Assessing my strength, my background, and my purpose."

Han Fei took a deep breath and suddenly smiled.

"Young Master Xia is indeed remarkable." He stood up, bowed respectfully, and said, "It was Han Fei's rudeness."

"It's alright." Xia Bing waved her hand. "I understand what you're doing."

"Then..." Han Fei looked at Xia Bing, "Young Master Xia, would you be willing to cooperate with me?"

Xia Bing did not answer immediately.

He picked up his wine glass and slowly swirled it, as if he were thinking about something.

Zi Nu and Han Fei both looked at him, waiting for his answer.

"Cooperation is possible," Xia Bing finally spoke, "but I have conditions."

"What are the conditions?"

"First, I will not interfere in South Korea's internal affairs," Xia Bing said, holding up one finger. "Second, my actions are unrestricted. Third..."

He looked at Zi Nu.

"Don't concern yourself with the affairs of Zilan Pavilion."

Han Fei followed his gaze to Zi Nu, a knowing look flashing in his eyes.

"I understand." He nodded. "I agree to all three points."

"Then it's settled." Xia Bing raised her glass. "May our cooperation be fruitful."

"It's a pleasure to work with you." Han Fei raised his glass and clinked it with his.

The two exchanged a smile and drank it all in one gulp.

……

Late at night.

Han Fei took his leave, leaving only Xia Bing and Zi Nu in the private room.

"Are you serious about cooperating with Han Fei?" Zi Nu poured Xia Bing a cup of tea.

"Of course." Xia Bing took the teacup. "Han Fei is a talented person. With his help, things will be much easier for me in Korea."

"So you plan to help him deal with Ji Wuye?"

"It depends." Xia Bing took a sip of tea. "Ji Wuye is the leader of Nightfall, so we need to be careful when dealing with him. But if it's something that's easy to do, helping out wouldn't hurt."

"You're quite carefree," Zi Nu rolled her eyes at him.

"The most important thing in life is to be happy," Xia Bing smiled. "Why make yourself so tired?"

Zi Nu looked at him and suddenly sighed.

"You..."

Before she could finish speaking, a commotion suddenly broke out downstairs.

Immediately afterwards, a maid rushed up in a panic.

"Sister Zi Nu! Something terrible has happened!"

"What's wrong?" Zi Nu frowned.

"Outside...a group of men in black have arrived!" The maid turned pale with fright. "They say they want to see the master of Zilan Pavilion!"

Zi Nu's face darkened.

"Is he one of Ji Wuye's men?"

"Look...the clothes seem to be..."

Xia Bing put down her teacup and stood up.

"It seems someone is eager to test me."

"Be careful," Zi Nu cautioned. "Ji Wuye's men are not to be trifled with."

"Don't worry." Xia Bing smiled at her. "They're just a few small fry; they're nothing to worry about."

With that, he stepped downstairs.

……

A dozen or so men in black stood at the entrance of Zilan Pavilion.

They surrounded the gate, armed with sharp blades.

The leader was a one-eyed man who looked at Xia Bing as she walked out and said coldly, "You're Xia Bing?"

"It's me." Xia Bing stood with her hands behind her back, her expression indifferent. "What brings you here?"

"Lord Ji Wuye requests your presence." The one-eyed man sneered, "If you know what's good for you, come with us."

"What if they don't know what's good for them?"

"Then don't blame us for being impolite!"

The one-eyed man waved his hand, and the men in black behind him all stepped forward.

Xia Bing looked at them and suddenly smiled.

"Is that all the people you have?"

He shook his head and sighed.

"Ji Wuye underestimates me too much."