[Tsk tsk tsk, Cao Wei is too arrogant! She actually dared to wander into the Zhao Kingdom's military camp.]
[It has to be said, seeing Chen Ai's expression of wanting to drive the other person away but being unable to, was truly unexpected.]
"So this is how the Zhao army is trained. No wonder they have such a strong military."
Cao Wei watched Chen Ai train the soldiers leisurely with her hands tucked into her sleeves. The Zhao ministers accompanying her nodded, but their words were mostly praising the noble families for giving these people opportunities, which led to such a result.
Cao Wei wasn't too surprised, after all, the same was true in the Wu Kingdom. As long as the aristocratic families were eliminated and the class system was not broken down, this situation was bound to occur.
Chen Ai is such a capable person, yet he's only a general and can't even lead an army independently. Tsk tsk tsk.
Chen Ai finished her training and didn't even want to glance at the nobles who were treating them like monkeys, but Cao Wei called out to her.
"What's up?"
"I'd like to invite General Chen to dinner. Would you like to go? Xianglan Pavilion is said to be the most prestigious restaurant in Zhao."
"I'm not going."
Before Cao Wei could speak, a Zhao official standing nearby said with some dissatisfaction, "If Lord Jiang tells you to go, then go."
"Please don't be offended, sir. This rough man is somewhat lacking in social etiquette."
Cao Wei raised an eyebrow. She hadn't expected this actress to act so vividly. She had perfectly captured the character's snobbishness and sycophancy. She was impressed. If she had this kind of acting skill, she would have dared to impersonate the king's daughter.
Chen Ai repeatedly told herself that this was just a TV show, and there was no need to get emotionally involved. She didn't care about social niceties, emotional intelligence, or that people from the lower class didn't understand human relationships. She relied on her fists and strength to speak for herself, and she didn't need those useless things.
However, in the end, she still went out to eat with Cao Wei. This banquet was the most luxurious meal Chen Ai had eaten since joining the show.
Chen Ai's gaze towards Lord Jiang, this NPC, gradually deepened.
"Let's have some seafood, ox tongue?! That's unexpected, I didn't know a restaurant in Zhao Kingdom served ox tongue! One serving, please! ...That's about it, just something simple. It's on me today, so don't try to take it from me!"
Ever since Cao Wei impersonated Jiang Ruyue, she had been receiving a generous monthly allowance from the Jiang family. The house was a gift from the king and didn't cost her anything, so she usually spent money lavishly, thinking that these things would be gone once she left. She figured she might as well spend more; she wouldn't be a rich person outside, so she might as well take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy herself.
"tip."
Cao Wei took out a few small purses and tossed them to the servants who were taking orders and serving tea. Seeing them thank her repeatedly, she waved her hand.
[Tsk tsk tsk, Cao Wei gets into character so quickly! It's only been a short time, and she's already mastered the art of living a life of luxury (I'm so jealous! emoji).JPG]
"Of course! And the tip was huge! Where did this guy get so much money?! Are all nobles this rich?!"
[Seriously!! The wealth gap is just too huge!!]
I have a feeling that Chen Ai and Cao Wei don't get along.
[How could we possibly handle that?! Cao Wei's drunken words at the banquet clearly put Chen Ai in a very difficult position.]
Aren't they both contestants? They seem like they could team up!
[Smash the collaboration? They're not even from the same country (*￣rǒ￣).]
[I have a feeling that Cao Wei is actually quite shrewd. She deliberately disrupted the internal affairs of Zhao at the banquet. After all, Chen Ai is currently very powerful in Zhao, but if he is suspected and ostracized by the king, then Wu might be able to successfully defeat Zhao.]
I think so too.
Xu Duo was speechless. He went to great lengths to become Xie Yanhua's inside man in Zhao, relying on his own two legs and hitchhiking along the way, only to find out not long after he arrived that Wu was going to form a marriage alliance with Zhao?!
And Xie Yanhua came with the delegation too! It infuriates him!! He can come himself, but he brings others along!!
"So, you haven't heard from me at all these days?"
Xu rolled his eyes. "Otherwise what?! Young Master, do you think the travel expenses you gave me are enough to buy a horse?!"
Xie Yanhua wasn't angry at all because of what was said. "Let's continue to lie low. There will definitely be a war between Zhao and Wu later."
"Otherwise what?!"
Many are speechless. Isn't this just a variety show about unifying the world?! How can you unify the world without fighting?!
"If you have the chance, you'd better infiltrate Chen Ai's residence or military camp. Of course, it would be even better if you could become someone close to her."
Many people couldn't contain their emotions, exclaiming, "Me?! Me?! You want me to capture Tang Sanzang?! Why didn't you just tell me to eliminate myself?!"
"Don't be so angry. Think about your current status. Who issued your new travel permit?"
Many were too lazy to talk to Xie Yanhua, and just scoffed.
"Speaking of which, Zhang Ertian, who was with you, is now a centurion. It's quite surprising that he always manages to survive the battlefield. He's really an unkillable cockroach. Maybe you'll have a chance to meet again in the future. Xuduo, you must live well."
Xie Yanhua said all this just to tell him not to give up and to work honestly for himself.
Many were in a bad mood. Zhang Ertian, that big idiot, was still alive, but he had been blackmailed into becoming a spy by Xie Yanhua. It was really annoying. Before leaving, he reached out to Xie Yanhua and said, "Give me some money."
Xie Yanhua's expression cracked slightly. "Where's the money from before?!"
Many felt a little guilty. He lived in a village outside Zhao State City, and since the villagers didn't charge him for lodging, he had to buy them some food and drink.
"The money's all gone."
Xie Yanhua felt a pang of regret. He took out a purse from his sleeve. Keeping spies really cost money. He didn't even have much salary now, but it was all for the greater cause. He would have money in the future. "I'll be careful with my spending."
Many people thought Xie Yanhua was quite wealthy, after all, he was a strategist in front of the king. "Oh, what a stingy person."
It's fair to say that many who haven't become strategists don't understand that while strategists are provided with food and lodging, their salaries aren't very high. Of course, this is all a beautiful misunderstanding.
Many people took the money and passed by the traditional Chinese medicine shop, buying some dried tangerine peel. Aunt Zhao from the village had a weak spleen and stomach, a cough, and phlegm, so they bought some to take home and soak in water for her to drink.
Let's buy some pastries for the children in the village. I heard they all work at the orphanage and are malnourished. Maybe we should cut off some meat to help them recover.
Then I looked at my shoes. Should I buy some new ones? I walk around all day, and my shoes are wearing out so badly. Tsk tsk tsk, these shoes aren't cheap either. I'll just buy the cheapest pair and save some money.
Come to think of it, I should have packed up all the pastries on the table earlier. What a mistake!
We should fleece Xie Yanhua more, let this guy enjoy threatening others, and make him bleed more! Besides, he's doing Xie Yanhua a favor, humph!
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