Chapter 289 Trouble

In the court.

"Your Majesty, I have something to report!" Ji Wuye suddenly stood up.

The King of Han looked up at him: "General Ji, what do you want to report?"

Ji Wuye bowed slightly, with a hint of ambiguity: "Your Majesty, since returning from Qin, Master Han Fei has never participated in the morning court, and has not even fulfilled the etiquette of reporting safety to you."

"This is a bit unreasonable."

As soon as these words came out, all the civil and military officials in the court looked at him sideways.

King Han frowned slightly: "Han Fei is indeed a little abnormal, but he just returned from Qin State, and perhaps his body has not recovered yet, don't worry too much."

"Isn't it enough that Han Fei has made such a great contribution to relieve the worries of Han State and persuaded the Qin army to retreat with his own strength?"

Ji Wuye shook his head: "Your Majesty, I don't want to worry too much. Han Fei persuaded the Qin army to retreat with his own strength? Only a ghost would believe this! There must be something wrong!"

"And not only did Master Han Fei not participate in the morning court, he also brought back a beautiful woman from Qin State."

"I have to doubt this matter."

King Han's face changed: "What woman?"

Ji Wuye said meaningfully: "As far as I know, the woman has extraordinary temperament, and Han Fei hid her in the mansion, with strict guards, and even my people could not find out her origins."

"What's worse is that after returning from Qin, Master Han Fei has become more secretive."

"Your Majesty, I have to doubt whether Master Han Fei has some kind of hidden connection with the King of Qin."

Hearing this, King Han's mood suddenly became uncertain.

"General Ji, do you mean... Han Fei and the King of Qin have an affair?"

"I dare not jump to conclusions, but this matter is indeed full of doubts." Ji Wuye bowed his hands.

"I am just worried that if the king does not pay attention, it may lead to disaster."

Han Fei was sorting books in the study, and suddenly a servant came to deliver a message: "Sir, the king summoned you to the palace."

Han Fei raised his eyebrows: "Finally."

Zhao Ji stood aside: "Sir, this summons may be related to Ji Wuye, you must be careful."

Han Fei nodded slightly: "I know! But since they want to test me, I will give them an answer."

Han Fei walked into the hall and saw King Han sitting on the high platform. The look he gave him was not as dependent as before.

Ji Wuye stood aside and sneered.

"King, Han Fei is here to see you." Han Fei bowed respectfully.

The King of Han stared at him and asked in a deep voice: "Han Fei, you came back from Qin, why didn't you attend the morning court?"

"Do you know that there are discussions about this in the court?"

Han Fei looked up: "Your Majesty, Han Fei did not attend the morning court after returning from Qin. It was because of the overwork on the way and needed to rest for a few days."

"These few days, Han Fei has been sorting out the information brought back from Qin and preparing to present it to the king."

The King of Han eased a little: "Then why did you bring back a woman but never mentioned it to me?"

Han Fei sneered in his heart, but his face was calm: "Your Majesty, the woman is a maid from Qin, named Zhao Ji."

"She was a servant in Zhao State, then in Qin State, and finally went to Han Fei."

"Han Fei saw that she was very talented, so he took her back to Han and took her in as his sister."

Hearing this, Ji Wuye snorted coldly: "Master Han Fei, I'm afraid Zhao Ji's identity is not as simple as you said?"

"As far as I know, she is a famous beauty in Zhao State. How could the King of Qin let her leave easily?"

Han Fei turned his head and looked at Ji Wuye: "General Ji, Han Fei will explain Zhao Ji's identity to the king."

"But may I ask General Ji, why have your spies been spying on Han Fei's mansion? What do you mean?"

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the hall.

Han Fei counterattacked with a move, pointing the spearhead directly at Ji Wuye.

King Han was immediately unhappy: "Ji Wuye, are you serious?"

Ji Wuye hurriedly bowed his hands: "Your Majesty, I am just worried about the safety of Master Han Fei, and I have no other intentions!"

Han Fei sneered: "General Ji's concerns, Han Fei understands."

"But please remember, General Ji, although Han Fei is not talented, he does not need others to interfere in the affairs of the palace."

King Han saw that the two were on the verge of a fight, and hurriedly waved his hands: "Enough! Han Fei, I believe you for the time being, but I hope you can give a definite explanation of Zhao Ji's identity."

Han Fei bowed his hands and said: "Han Fei understands, and will not let the king down."

After leaving the court, Ji Wuye returned to the palace.

"Brother, Han Fei actually pointed the spearhead at us!" Ji Wushuang said angrily.

Ji Wuye snorted coldly: "Han Fei is indeed not easy to deal with, but the more he does this, the more he is guilty."

"Brother, what should we do next?"

"Continue to investigate Zhao Ji's identity." Ji Wuye narrowed his eyes.

"As long as we catch her handle, Han Fei will have no chance to turn over."

At night, Zhao Ji came to Han Fei's study.

She looked at Han Fei and whispered: "Sir, Ji Wuye has set his sights on me. I am afraid I will become a burden to you."

Han Fei looked up at her: "You are not a burden, you are a chess piece in my hand."

Zhao Ji was slightly startled.

Han Fei raised a sneer at the corner of his mouth: "Ji Wuye wanted to use you, but gave me an opportunity."

"Since he wants to play this game of chess, I will play with him to the end, until he takes his life!"

The night enveloped Xinzheng, and the lights in Han Fei's study were bright.

Han Fei sat behind the desk, his brows furrowed, and his left eyelid twitched uncontrollably.

He raised his hand to rub his eyes, but he felt uneasy in his heart.

Bai Jing stood aside and noticed Han Fei's little action, and said softly.

"Sir, you seem a little anxious."

Zhao Ji walked into the study with a pot of hot tea and gently placed the teapot on the table.

"Sir, are you worried?"

Han Fei looked up at Zhao Ji, then looked at Bai Jing and sighed.

"Bai Jing, Zhao Ji, I have been feeling uneasy these days, and my left eyelid has been twitching."

Bai Jing pondered for a moment, and whispered: "Sir, you have been cautious recently, but Ji Wuye will never give up."

"His prestige in the court is growing, and I am afraid he has made some moves in secret."

Zhao Ji also spoke: "Sir, although Zhao Ji is not good at court affairs, Ji Wuye is cunning. If he really wants to harm you, he will definitely choose the most appropriate time to do it."

Han Fei sneered: "Ji Wuye, that old fox, I knew he would not let me live easily."

"But I didn't expect that he would use such a despicable method."

"If it is really him, then I want to see what tricks he can play . ”

Zhao Ji frowned slightly: "Sir, if there is someone in the court who is really trying to sow discord, do you have a plan to deal with it?"

Han Fei lowered his eyes and tapped the desk lightly: "If Ji Wuye dares to touch me, it means that he is no longer afraid of the attitude of the King of Han."

"If the King of Han is really brainwashed by him, then we can only confront him head-on."

Bai Jing nodded: "Sir, if Ji Wuye really takes action, I am willing to serve you at any time."

Zhao Ji raised her eyes and looked at Han Fei: "Sir, please rest assured that Zhao Ji will also do her best to assist you."

Han Fei sneered: "Ji Wuye, King of Han... Ha, if it really comes to that, I want to see how much the court of Han can tolerate me."

The next morning, Han Fei finished washing and dressing early, changed into a plain and elegant court dress and walked into the palace gate.

His left eyelid was still twitching.

This morning court session is probably going to be a disaster.

Sure enough, when Han Fei stepped into the hall.

The eyes of the civil and military officials in the court were full of hostility towards him.

King Han sat on the high platform, frowning at Han Fei.

Han Fei bowed and saluted: "Han Fei pays respect to the king."

King Han did not respond immediately, but was silent for a moment: "Han Fei, I have something to ask you."

Han Fei raised his eyebrows: "Excuse me, king."

"After you returned from Qin, you have been hiding the woman in the mansion. Why haven't you seen her recently?"

"Where did she go?"

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the court.

Han Fei was shocked and instantly understood the key to the matter.

He hid Zhao Ji in a different place, but they thought she was missing.

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I didn't expect that this would become a breakthrough for Ji Wuye to attack him!

Sure enough, Ji Wuye, who was standing aside, stood up at the right time and said with a bow: "Your Majesty, Master Han Fei has always been extremely smart. If there was nothing wrong, how could he hide the woman so secretly?"

"Now that the woman is missing, Han Fei has not reported it to your Majesty. There are too many strange things in this."

Ji Wushuang also stood up: "Your Majesty, I dare to speculate that Master Han Fei may be afraid that the conspiracy will be exposed, so he quietly sent the woman away."

"The conspiracy will be exposed?" King Han snorted coldly.

"Han Fei, give me an explanation."

Han Fei's fists clenched tightly, and his knuckles made a "crackling" sound.

"Your Majesty, Han Fei is loyal to the Kingdom of Han. He has eliminated internal troubles for you, forced the Qin army to retreat, and stabilized the country."

"Now you listen to Ji Wuye's one-sided words and suspect that Han Fei has colluded with the Qin State?"

Han Fei's words were loud and clear, and the court was silent for a moment.

But soon, Ji Wuye sneered: "Why is Mr. Han Fei so excited?"

"If you are really innocent, why don't you tell the king the whereabouts of the woman? Or... do you have something to hide?"

Han Fei stared at Ji Wuye fiercely, almost spitting fire.

He took a deep breath and said coldly: "Ji Wuye, you are just jealous of Han Fei's talent, so you are here to sow discord."

"What are you planning in your mind, I, Han Fei, know it clearly!"

Ji Wuye sneered and counterattacked: "Jealous? Mr. Han Fei thinks too highly of himself."

"If you are really talented, then use facts to prove your innocence, instead of getting angry here!"

Han Fei's heart was in turmoil.

He devoted himself to the Kingdom of Korea, and what he would get in return would be absolute trust.

But now, the entire court has become a battlefield to accuse him.

He gritted his teeth: "Your Majesty, have you ever thought about why Han Fei worked so hard for Han?"

"Han Fei never bowed to the King of Qin, and even risked his life just to win a glimmer of hope for Han."

"And now, Han Fei was accused of "secretly communicating with Qin" just because he took in a woman."

"Your Majesty, Han Fei was loyal to Han, but what he got in return was your doubts and your cold eyes."

"Is this the end of Han Fei?"

The whole court was silent.

The King of Han's fingers kept tapping on the armrests of the dragon chair.

Han Fei looked at the King of Han and felt a pain in his heart.

The image of Ying Zheng suddenly appeared in his mind.

The King of Qin, who was called a "tyrant" by the world, was open-hearted to him in Xianyang and was even willing to give Zhao Ji to him.

And now, Han, to whom he was loyal, regarded him as a suspicious person.

Han Fei couldn't help but smile bitterly.

King Han finally spoke: "Han Fei, I ask you again, where is that woman now?"

Han Fei's heart sank.

Zhao Ji's identity is special, he must not let her show up at this moment.

Otherwise, her existence will not only fail to calm everyone's doubts, but will become a new fuse.

Han Fei bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty, the woman has been unwell recently, Han Fei has placed her in the mansion to rest."

"When she recovers, Han Fei will bring her to explain to the king."

Ji Wuye sneered: "Mr. Han Fei, this is too far-fetched."

"A woman is sick, and you can conceal it until now? If she is really in the mansion, why don't you report it to the king earlier?"

Han Fei raised his head: "Ji Wuye, are you jealous of Han Fei's talent, so you target me here?"

As soon as this was said, there was an uproar in the court.

"Jealous? Master Han Fei, you are too confident, aren't you?"

Han Fei did not give in, and sneered: "Ji Wuye, you are the general of Han State, holding the military power, but you have never won a real victory for Han State."

"On the contrary, Han Fei used his words as a sword to force back the Qin army and stabilize the country of Han State."

"If you are not jealous of me, can you still be willing to watch me in the limelight?"

Ji Wuye's face turned pale at Han Fei's words, pointing at Han Fei and angrily said: "Han Fei, don't slander me!"

"You have today's status, relying on just a mouth, and I, Ji Wuye, am the real power to defend Han State!"

Han Fei sneered: "Defend Han State? Ji Wuye, dare you say that you have never sowed discord in the court, and never put your own desires above the country?"

Han Fei's counterattack made Ji Wuye speechless for a while, but the atmosphere in the court became more and more tense.

The King of Han did not express his position immediately.

Han Fei stood in the center of the court, looking at the civil and military officials.

He saw mocking eyes, indifference, and even some gloating.

At this moment, he felt extremely lonely.

He had paid so much for the Kingdom of Han, but in return he was questioned and betrayed.

He had never been so angry as at this moment.

The extremely cruel Ying Zheng could still confide in him, but the Kingdom of Han, to which he was loyal, regarded him as an enemy.

Han Fei took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

The King of Han finally spoke: "Han Fei, I believe your explanation for the time being."

"But the identity of that woman, I hope you can give a clear explanation as soon as possible."

Han Fei bowed his hands and saluted: "Han Fei understands, and I will not let the king down."

Having said that, Han Fei felt like a huge rock was pressing on his heart, almost crushing him.

On the way back to the mansion, his nails dug deep into his palms, and for a moment, he really thought about it.

If that was the case, why not go to Qin?

On the second day, Han Fei was thinking about countermeasures in the study room when he suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside the mansion.

"Master, it's bad!" The servant ran into the study room in a panic.

"Miss Zhao Ji... Miss Zhao Ji broke into the palace!"

Han Fei stood up suddenly: "What is she doing?!"

"She didn't say anything!"

Han Fei's heart sank. Zhao Ji's identity was already sensitive. Breaking into the court at this time was tantamount to walking into a trap!