Chapter 161 Gift 73
The wine cup that Xiang Yu dropped seemed more like a signal, a signal that chaos was about to begin.
Someone rushed out from behind Liu Bang, but was immediately deflected by Lü Zhi's sword as she stood up abruptly.
Before he could even be shocked by his wife's incredible skills, Liu Bang's attention returned to Xiang Yu. The reason was simple: the deafening explosion was unmistakably loud, even amidst the lively banquet.
If we turn back time a few moments, it would be the moment when Zhu Qing'ai canceled the illusion she had used on Liu Bang and Lü Zhi.
As a system, it currently has many functions to assist the host in completing tasks, and giving people the illusion of extended time is one of the simplest of them.
After Lü Zhi and Liu Bang regained their senses, she immediately used the same tactic on Xiang Yu.
Xiang Yu could see a woman in a black dress walking towards him with a long sword, seemingly oblivious to his presence. The bright red color on her skirt was so real, and the faint smell of blood wafted into his nostrils.
Will he be afraid?
Of course not!
He frowned, looking at the person in front of him, wondering how she had managed to sneak in.
The next instant, he seemed to see mountains of corpses and seas of blood, with the elderly, women, and children staggering toward him, their faces stained with blood.
Will he regret it? No, he never felt there was anything wrong with his methods, even though several of his advisors had warned him against it.
Blood soaked into his surroundings, and in his own imagination, he drew the sword from his waist, ready to kill this charlatan.
With everyone united, she was still the one who stepped forward. Without a second thought, Xiang Yu stood up and swung his sword at her.
She stood there, watching him coldly swing his sword at her, so calm and indifferent.
Only when the longsword was about to fall on her neck did Xiang Yu feel a chill run down his spine. The next moment, he looked down in astonishment, only to find that the sword that should have been in his hand had pierced through his chest.
In reality, the wine cup in his hand had already fallen, and he himself stood there stunned. Because of this unexpected event, the assassination attempt on Liu Bang began ahead of schedule, and the assassination attempt on Xiang Yu also began at the same time.
However, on one hand, the plan was disrupted, while on the other hand, it unfolded exactly as planned.
Emerging from the hallucination, Xiang Yu instinctively clutched his chest. There was no bronze sword there, only the pierced armor, shredded cloth, and blood gushing out in a frenzy.
The assassins nearby had already put away their muskets and quickly left the scene, while Lü Zhi protected Liu Bang as they charged out.
As the person next to her fell, not only was Yu Ji stunned, but several of Xiang Yu's close confidants sitting next to her were also stunned for a moment, followed by chaos throughout the scene.
Thanks to this chaos, everything went smoothly from then on.
The smooth sailing made Liu Bang feel that this was not a risky trip. After everything settled down, he returned to the palace and held Lü Zhi's hand affectionately, his eyes shining as if he were looking at a treasure. He said something like, "My wife has saved my life again."
Empress Lü Zhi naturally didn't show any coldness. She followed Liu Bang's words and said some tender things, such as that husband and wife are one, and that he is the most important person in her heart.
The surrounding courtiers all marveled at the wonderful relationship between the King and Queen.
Although no formal investiture ceremony had been held yet, in the eyes of those who had followed Liu Bang for a long time, Lü Zhi's status was beyond question.
Liu Bang coughed twice and said, "Although this matter has been accomplished, we cannot let our guard down. Xiang Yu left behind a considerable number of soldiers and generals, and we must deal with them as soon as possible. Everyone, please share your thoughts."
The group took their seats, and Lü Zhi sat next to Liu Bang, listening to the people below with a smile on her face.
After listening to what they said, she said quietly, "Why not have the former King of Chu issue an edict...listing Xiang Yu's crimes one by one? Even if those soldiers originally obeyed Xiang Yu's orders, it should be able to shake their resolve."
Following this line of thought, Liu Bang nodded in agreement. Indeed, it was feasible. Moreover, it wasn't just a matter of being swayed a little; if one had to put it in perspective, this was the legitimacy and rationality before the war. The former King of Chu, now Emperor Yi, didn't have much real power, but if he wanted, the decrees he issued still had some effect.
“Alright, but the King of Chu’s envoy has already left…” He looked at Lü Zhi. He knew his wife well; she wouldn’t have brought this up so easily if she had no plans at all.
"On my way here, I encountered a seriously injured man. Perhaps it was a blessing from heaven for our great Han Dynasty. That man happened to be an envoy of the King of Chu who had left the Chu army. I also happened to save his life from his clutches. If it is to repay a debt of gratitude, I believe he would be very willing to help."
Liu Bang believed it, mainly because people of that era, regardless of their social status, generally valued gratitude and repaying kindness.
Although the rites and music have collapsed, some foundations still remain. He nodded and said, "It's worth a try."
Liu Bang: "However, we must also make other preparations. There are many members of the Xiang family in Xiang Yu's army, and the position of general must be very difficult to obtain..."
He didn't need to finish speaking; almost everyone present understood. The remaining question was who was interested in going to persuade them.
Such an opportunity to make a name for oneself is naturally sought after by many.
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Zhu Qing'ai was in a fairly good mood. Xianyang City and its people had been saved. With the Chu army leaderless, they retreated, and the people temporarily placed in the city were gradually leaving.
Xiang Yu had no chance to burn down the Epang Palace, but perhaps he could burn something else to pass the time while he was underground.
Speaking of this, she also took a look at the Epang Palace. In fact, the Epang Palace was not completed, but the foundation was laid. She felt that it was good for Liu Bang to live in the original palace, and she could leave the foundation for her to do something meaningful.
Before she could come up with anything, she saw her host walking towards her.
Wei Sheng Jiu Shi Jiu is a very worry-free host. She has never caused her any trouble and always does her best to complete the tasks assigned to her.
She looked at the other person with great affection, though at this point she was still looking at the employee with the same adoring gaze a boss would have.
When she saw that the other party had taken the initiative to contact her, she assumed it was something important.
However, as she listened, she realized something was wrong. Wait, what was her host mumbling?
"Perhaps any kind of confession is too easy, but my heart was shaped by you, and it is through our experiences that I have the opportunity to truly become a human being..."
Zhu Qing'ai: ?
Is he showing off to her? She hasn't even turned back into a human yet, how infuriating.
Just kidding, she seemed to understand what Wei Sheng Jiu Shi Jiu was saying. Listening to him ramble on and on about the little memories of their years together, she looked at Wei Sheng Jiu Shi Jiu for the first time with the eyes one would use to look at a man.
She had previously treated him like dirt and hadn't noticed that his appearance always conformed to her aesthetic standards. Or rather, she had noticed, but only used him for everyday visual pleasure, without any other thoughts.
"I know I'm not good enough for you. It's okay if you don't want to. I'll be happy as long as I can stay quietly by your side."
Zhu Qing'ai: Inferiority complex is a man's best dowry.
But she didn't say it directly; she was genuinely curious whether Ninety-Nine was really similar to a human.
"If you don't confess, can't you still stay by my side?" She subconsciously took the gift box handed to her. According to the test, the box was very heavy. "Why would you want to confess? For humans, doing so might mean you can't even be friends anymore."
Of course, you can still continue to be both a boss and an employee.
Wei Sheng Jiu Shi Jiu said softly, "Because of greed..."
Zhu Qing'ai looked at him in surprise. This was truly human thought. The system shouldn't have any greedy desires, right?
She stroked her chin, but aside from herself, she was quite greedy, for example, wanting the foundation of the Epang Palace in front of her.
Wei Sheng Jiu Shi Jiu waited anxiously, his hands trembling with nervousness. He took a deep breath, his eyes shining, and reminded Zhu Qing Ai, "Aren't you going to open the gift and take a look?"
Zhu Qing'ai joked, "In this day and age, do you think you can still produce diamond rings?"
As she spoke, she opened the gift box and heard Wei Sheng Jiu Shi Jiu say, "It's not a diamond ring, but I think you'll be happy to see this, and the chances of you saying yes will increase."
Zhu Qing'ai lifted the brocade cloth inside: "Did you calculate that with your clever brain...?"
"Um?"
Oh, and there was a slightly thinner plan sandwiched in the middle. She took it out and saw that it was "Optimal Idea 1.0 (Draft) for Sustainable Acquisition of Points Based on the Experience of the Previous World".
It has to be said that it touched her heart.
There is no passionate love between us.
Wei Sheng Jiu Shi Jiu pursed her lips and said in a low voice, "Then I'll give you this too."
"But I think long-term companionship is more important, so..." She doesn't pursue passionate love because her daily practice is exciting enough. After careful consideration, she knows what she needs in a relationship. She doesn't need excitement, just a steady, long-lasting connection.
Upon hearing her words, Wei Sheng Jiu Shi Jiu was no longer downcast; his back seemed to straighten even more as he looked up at her, who was standing on a slightly higher position, eagerly anticipating her next words.
"I agree, but what should couples do? Go on dates? Won't that interfere with work?"
My goodness, the main system has such a dedicated employee like her, she deserves to be kowtowed to.
After thinking it over carefully, Wei Sheng Jiu Shi Jiu came up with a perfect solution: "I'll work, and you can supervise me. As long as we're together, whatever we do counts as a date."
That would really save you a lot of trouble.
Zhu Qing'ai generously announced, "My liking for you has grown a little bit more."
As she spoke, she tried to walk down the steps and hugged him.
Yeah, it feels really good to hug a handsome guy.
Looking at her obedient boyfriend, she couldn't help but smile. Is this the joy of raising a child? In a good mood, she immediately went online to the system forum and posted a thread to show off.
"After my host became my boyfriend, he voluntarily worked overtime to strive for an SSS-level mission rating. Do you have hosts like that?"
1L System 99: You don't have that, and of course, you don't have a boyfriend like that either.
After refreshing the interface and enjoying the screen full of question marks, I finally closed the forum with great satisfaction.
Before posting, she cautiously browsed the forum (actually to watch the drama unfold). There were other hosts and systems who had gotten together before, so her post would only mean that another couple had been added, and it wouldn't have any other impact.
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