Chapter 283 Leaving Chaoge
"Your Majesty, you are so dashing and brave! I have never witnessed your prowess while hunting before!"
In the extravagantly luxurious palace of the Shang Dynasty, the alluring Daji and the pipa spirit Mei'er leaned on either side of King Zhou's embrace. Daji cooed and teased, while Mei'er chimed in with curiosity, "Yes, I've never seen anything like it before—"
Overjoyed by the two beauties, Yin Shou immediately made a grand decision to hold a lavish hunt.
Meanwhile, Ji Fa, who had secretly infiltrated Chaoge, felt a surge of hope upon hearing the news, and clenched his fists in excitement. He knew this might be the perfect opportunity to rescue his elder brother, Boyi Kao.
In a secluded hut, Ji Fa was nervously discussing a plan with Yang Jian and Jiang Ziya.
Nezha, who was standing to the side, looked at them with boredom and couldn't help but say, "With our abilities, can't we just rush into the palace and bring Boyi Kao out? Why go through all this trouble?"
Upon hearing this, Ji Fa's eyes flashed with a hint of guilt. He looked at Nezha and slowly said, "I know that you two possess great magical power and extraordinary abilities. However, Xiqi is not yet fully prepared and cannot completely break ties with King Zhou. If we act rashly and trigger a great war, it will be the people of Xiqi who suffer. For their sake, I can only ask you two to be more patient for now. It is not the time for you to unleash your full potential."
Seeing this, Yang Jian quickly tugged at Nezha and smiled as he tried to smooth things over, saying, "Nezha was just eager to save people. After all, he's still young, and it's inevitable that he won't consider things thoroughly enough."
Ji Fa smiled and nodded, indicating his understanding.
Seeing Ji Fa's gentle attitude, Nezha felt a little embarrassed. He scratched his head and said frankly, "It's not that I have a problem with you, young master. I just saw how worried you are about your elder brother and I wanted to help you out."
After a conversation, the three of them seemed to grow even closer.
Jiang Ziya, who had been quietly observing from the side, was filled with satisfaction and nodded slightly. If he had not already met Boyi Kao, Ji Fa's every move and word was exactly what he had been hoping for in the eyes of the wise ruler.
With Boyi Kao and Ji Fa in Xiqi, how could they not overthrow King Zhou?
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"Why are you, a royal advisor, not serving King Zhou at his side, but instead lingering around a mere musician like me?"
Riding his horse alongside King Zhou's hunting party, Boyi Kao looked helplessly at Shen Gongbao, who kept wandering around him.
Hearing his words, Shen Gongbao rolled his eyes speechlessly: "You're really being modest!"
"So, what exactly do you want? Don't you think the way other people are looking at you makes them want to rush over and beat you up?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Gongbao turned his head and looked at the hostile gazes directed at him from all around, as if he had done something to Boyi Kao. Shen Gongbao was furious and said, "No, what did I do? What are they looking at!"
“Judging by your face,” Boyi Kao smiled innocently, but his words were cutting. “There’s nothing I can do. Being with me makes your classic villain face look even more grotesque.”
Shen Gongbao laughed in anger, gritting his teeth: "So, you're the nine-tailed fox, aren't you? How did you manage to sway Daji with your charm?"
King Zhou's sudden hunting trip, especially with Boyi Kao deliberately included, could hardly be said to have been orchestrated by Daji. Given that Ji Fa and his group were coming to rescue Boyi Kao, it was difficult for Shen Gongbao not to suspect him.
Bo Yikao smiled without saying a word. Seeing his expression, Shen Gongbao couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "You really persuaded Daji?"
"It's all fate. They're all people I'm destined to meet, and they're all very easy to talk to."
Upon hearing Boyi Kao's words, Shen Gongbao rolled his eyes at him and said, "Forget it, I'd rather be my fierce and ruthless national advisor than listen to your nonsense. I'm leaving!"
Shen Gongbao rode his horse forward, and when he heard the people around him breathe a sigh of relief, he couldn't help but roll his eyes. They all had no sense of character. He was wicked. How could Boyi Kao be any better?
A bunch of idiots, not even as good as Jiang Ziya.
Thinking that Bo Yikao was going to take this opportunity to leave, and that Jiang Ziya would probably come, how could he subtly let Jiang Ziya off the hook while simultaneously giving him a good beating?
The hunting party quickly arrived at the hunting grounds and set up camp. Ji Fa and his men, disguised as guards, also successfully infiltrated the area to investigate the layout and patrol situation.
In the dead of night, the vast hunting grounds were shrouded in darkness, except for the brightly lit tent where King Zhou was located, where the sounds of string and wind instruments could be heard continuously.
Inside the tent, delicacies were laid out, and the aroma of fine wine filled the air. The ministers and concubines all flattered and congratulated King Zhou.
Yin Shou, with Daji in his arms, sat in the main seat, his eyes filled with smugness and arrogance. Suddenly, he loudly ordered, "Summon Boyi Kao and have him come up and present his memorial!"
A short while later, Boyi Kao, carrying his zither, walked into the tent with a pale but calm expression.
Ji Fa was currently mingling among the soldiers serving dishes when he saw his elder brother in this state. His anger flared up instantly, and his heart ached terribly.
He watched as Boyi Kao was used as a tool for amusement, humiliatingly preparing to play in front of everyone. His hands were clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white, and he wished he could rush up and rescue his elder brother immediately.
Fortunately, Yang Jian held him down firmly, saying, "Young master, don't worry, we will rescue the young master soon."
Even so, for some reason, when Yang Jian saw Boyi Kao, whom he was meeting for the first time, he couldn't help but feel a sense of warmth and pity, and he was also eager to rescue him.
Finally, Boyi Kao finished playing. Yin Shou, still wanting more, laughed and said, "Boyi Kao, your qin skills are as superb as ever. Please take your seats!"
Seeing this, Ji Fa picked up the dishes, pretending to serve them, and quickly walked towards Boyi Kao.
As he passed by him, Ji Fa, taking advantage of the moment when no one was paying attention, quickly and secretly slipped a pre-written note into Boyi Kao's hand.
Bo Yikao's expression remained unchanged, and he pretended that nothing had happened, nodding slightly.
Finally, the banquet ended, and Boyi Kao walked toward his tent under the watchful eyes of two soldiers.
Two nimble figures darted out from the road, easily knocking out the guards. Ji Fa rushed out of the darkness and hugged Boyi Kao tightly: "Brother, you've suffered."
Bo Yikao gently patted his back to comfort him: "Second brother, you've worked hard."
Yang Jian felt uneasy for some reason and said, "This is not the place to reminisce. Let's leave first."
“Yes,” Ji Fa said, hiding his reddened eyes, and held onto Boyi Kao tightly. “Brother, let’s go.”
With Yang Jian leading the way and Nezha bringing up the rear, the group successfully left the hunting grounds, mounted their horses, and drove away from Chaoge without stopping.
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