Chapter 242

Han Xin muttered to himself.

But he didn't dare say it out loud; it should have been Old Wang.

"Han Xin, this is the military pay the Ninth Prince has advanced to you."

"It's for you to buy some clothes and provide a betrothal gift for your fiancée, so you can head to Xianyang together tomorrow."

Wang Li said, taking out one gold piece.

Han Xin was dumbfounded.

There was such a thing as advancing military pay?

But Han Xin also understood that in his current destitute state, he was penniless.

This was the Ninth Prince showing him special care.

He felt even more grateful to the Ninth Prince; what a truly thoughtful master!

Ji Tao had originally been curious about why this benefactor of Han Xin had returned.

But upon hearing these words, a blush instantly rose to her small face.

Ying ying ying...

Ji Tao, face burning with shyness, covered her face with both hands and ran off.

The other two women saw Ji Tao run away and followed after her.

"This young girl is truly shy."

Wang Li laughed heartily.

"Han Xin, you must not let this woman down. It is truly rare to have someone who likes you when you are so destitute!"

"And most importantly, you must never let the Ninth Prince down, otherwise, you will be executed without mercy!"

The first sentence had been as warm as spring, but the latter was bone-chillingly cold.

Han Xin couldn't help but shiver upon hearing it.

"General Wang, I, Xin, will certainly not let either of you down!"

Han Xin bowed deeply.

Wang Li stuffed that gold piece into Han Xin's hand.

"The young girl has already gone far, why don't you chase after her?"

As he spoke, he gave Han Xin's backside a kick.

"I told you to call me Old Wang, yet you still call me General Wang."

Han Xin was all smiles; being kicked didn't feel wrong to him at all.

He patted his backside and strode off in the direction of Ji Tao.

Wang Li smiled and turned to leave as well.

He was very busy.

He had to deal with the matter of the Luo family's wicked young master's clan.

And he had to deal with the County Magistrate and the others.

These matters couldn't possibly be left for the Ninth Prince to handle, could they?

It was late into the night before he finally finished.

Not a single guilty person was let go, and not a single innocent person was wronged.

To return to the other side of the story.

Finally.

Han Xin caught up to Ji Tao at a street corner.

He grabbed her small hand.

"You... you... what are you doing?"

"There are many people here, let go quickly."

Ji Tao's small face was flushed red, and her little heart was pounding wildly.

Although she said that, she didn't show the slightest bit of struggle.

She seemed to be enjoying this feeling of her heart racing.

Han Xin was also stunned; seeing Ji Tao say this, he hurriedly let go of her hand.

After Han Xin let go, Ji Tao felt empty inside.

"Ji Tao, it was my lack of ability before."

"Now, thanks to the Ninth Prince's favor, I will take you to Xianyang!"

"From now on, we can be together."

"And look, I can go to your home to present the betrothal gift."

Han Xin said, taking out the gold piece Wang Li had given him and waving it in front of Ji Tao.

"Who... who said I would marry you?"

Ji Tao's voice was like a mosquito's, so shy she could barely speak.

"Why won't you marry me?"

"Have I not done well enough?"

"Then... what is the use of this gold piece?"

"I'll just return this gold piece to the Ninth Prince then."

Han Xin's voice was low and somewhat sad; he sighed.

Ji Tao stomped her foot and pouted, "Hmph, what a blockhead."

As she spoke, she snatched the gold piece from Han Xin's hand.

She knew Han Xin was a bit dense when it came to these matters.

If she didn't take the initiative, she feared she would miss out.

But she was a woman, and it wasn't easy for her to be too proactive.

"Blockhead, the betrothal gift must be given, otherwise how can I go to Xianyang with you in a proper and honorable way?"

"Once this gift is given, wherever you are, I will be there; I will follow you for a lifetime."

"I've heard Xianyang is very prosperous; I've never traveled far in my life, I'm so looking forward to it."

Ji Tao was full of happiness, her phoenix eyes filled with longing for the future.

"So you're saying you agree?"

Han Xin was so excited he didn't know what to do with his hands and feet.

"What good is my agreement? You still need to persuade my father and mother."

Ji Tao was a bit shy, but she knew her parents would certainly agree.

Because the current Han Xin was no longer the destitute person he once was.

Having followed that official, one could say his future was bright.

As long as he served those officials well, he would naturally rise step by step.

Who wouldn't want their own man to be successful?

Even when Han Xin was very destitute, she liked him, and now she liked him even more.

"Let's go, let's buy some gifts and go see my future father-in-law."

Han Xin pulled Ji Tao toward the market without further ado.

Ji Tao didn't struggle, following Han Xin with a trot, her face full of happiness.

Now the two of them could be considered to have achieved a happy ending.

The next day.

After Han Xin and Ji Tao had settled their family affairs.

They followed Ying Ying Zi Ye toward Xianyang.

When Ji Tao learned of Ying Ying Zi Ye's identity.

Her small mouth opened wide, her face full of shock.

She even stuttered when she spoke.

She had never imagined that this Ninth Prince's background would be so great.

The ninth son of Qin Shi Huang!

This identity could scare a whole group of people to death! ===== CHAPTER 244 =====