Chapter 1: The Incident of the Princess Being Coerced in the Royal Palace

Behind the screen is the restroom. Zhao Kuo, adhering to the principle of fully committing to being the villain, brought Zhao Ni here. The thought of being able to witness a princess of the nation in the act of using the restroom filled him with an indescribable excitement.

When Jack Ma learned of this person's identity through the soul within him that lacked selfhood, the hairs on his body stood on end. Zhao Kuo, the creator of the idiom "paper talk of military strategy," was one of the main figures in the Battle of Changping. Jack Ma's purpose in using the time machine was to record the grandeur of the battle with a DV camera, and one of the protagonists of the Battle of Changping was Zhao Kuo. What a coincidence!

Zhao Ni obediently closed her eyes, but how could she possibly sleep with a person beside her who might kill her at any moment! Just a moment ago, as she turned, she caught a glimpse of the assassin next to her and noticed that a piece of cloth was covering his eyes. Upon closer inspection, she realized that the cloth was her pillowcase.

Tell them that you have gone to bed and do not wish to be disturbed, and that there are no assassins here. Zhao Kuo heard that the black-clad guards in the front room seemed to want to come in and search, and immediately whispered.

Zhao Kuo touched the cloth on his face; this piece of cloth seemed to provide him with a sense of security that no one would ever know about. He walked over to Zhao Ni and said fiercely, "Don't make a sound." He reached out and picked Zhao Ni up, heading towards the large bed in the outer room.

Stop, do not run

Defeated the Qin army, beheading fifty thousand.

The one being held hostage by Zhao Kuo was none other than Princess Zhao Ni. The young girl had never encountered such a situation before; had it not been for the pressure around her neck, she would have already collapsed. Upon hearing the orders from the person behind her, how could she dare to disobey

King Zhao Zhao He wore a tense expression; he had just seen the soaring white pillar of light. A white rainbow piercing the sun is an ominous sign. Shortly thereafter, the urgent military report from Yan Yu arrived. Could it be that Yan Yu's front line has suffered a defeat? The moment this thought crossed his mind, he found himself hesitant to look at the military report.

"Your Majesty, here is the latest battle report." The inner minister Zhao Liang hurried over to Zhao He and handed him a more detailed message.

Zhao Kuo dragged the person in his arms inside, and under the dim light of the room, he realized that he had captured a woman, or more accurately, a girl, around thirteen or fourteen years old. Her appearance was delicate, and in the glow of the light, her pair of eyes looked watery and enchanting.

Search and see what discoveries we can make, the king is still waiting for our response

The current situation has led Jack Ma to form a rough hypothesis: after he was trampled to death by a horse, he coincidentally encountered an explosion of a time machine. The particle flow generated by the explosion transported his soul into the body of the present individual, much like a cuckoo occupying a magpie's nest. The original soul within this body was obliterated in its self-awareness due to the impact of the particle flow, becoming a ready-made repository of information. The particle flow generated by the explosion transported his soul into the body of the present individual, much like a cuckoo occupying a magpie's nest. The original soul within this body was obliterated in its self-awareness due to the impact of the particle flow, becoming a ready-made repository of information

Zhao Ni saw several black-clad guards rummaging around both above and beneath the bed. The suffocating feeling in her chest compelled her to stop the guards, saying: "Everyone, please go out... I have been lying here the whole time... There are no assassins at all... This princess is going to sleep..."

After waking up, Jack Ma heard voices and the sound of bustling footsteps, which filled him with both surprise and joy. The joy came from the realization that, despite having been trampled by hooves, he was now able to perceive his surroundings, indicating that he was still alive. The surprise stemmed from the immediate awareness that there was a significant oversight; he discovered that the body he was in did not belong to him.

Zhao Kuo pressed Zhao Ni beneath him, and images from the film "Lolita" involuntarily surfaced in his mind. The princess Zhao Ni beneath him was undoubtedly a real-life version of a loli, which drove him into a frenzy of desire

Zhao Ni saw the black-clad guards enter and hesitated whether to call for help. However, when she felt a strong embrace from behind, she suppressed her earlier thoughts and said: "Who... allowed you to come in? Is my royal chamber also a place you can enter...?"

Jack Ma suddenly felt that something was amiss. Zhao Kuo is only sixteen years old, and the Battle of Changping is still far in the future! This means that his time machine has a deviation in its time setting, and since the time machine is destroyed, he can no longer return to the year 2088. Now, he can only accept a new identity, becoming Zhao Kuo, who is historically looked down upon.

Zhao Kuo hid behind Zhao Ni, his entire body concealed under the blanket. At this moment, he felt extremely anxious; if the black-clad guards were to drag him out of bed, his life would surely be in jeopardy.

Zhao Kuo (Jack Ma) did not have time to ponder the reasons behind it. After glancing at the direction, he immediately ran towards the less populated area. Fortunately, it was already evening; if he had tried to sneak out of the palace during the day, it would have been quite difficult.

Zhao Ni had just stood up when, unexpectedly, she saw the masked assassin walk in. She pulled at her clothes in shock and exclaimed, "You... what are you doing..."

The light should be rising from here, it is truly bright! Brighter than sunlight!

Hmm!

Is this the place

Zhao Kuo couldn't help but laugh after hearing this, saying, "Go ahead!" Seeing Zhao Ni slowly get up, he felt it was inappropriate and added, "I will accompany you; do not even think about playing tricks, otherwise do not blame me for being rude." He thought he was indeed too clever; if he didn't cover his face with a pillowcase, it would be quite difficult to say these words in front of Zhao Ni.

Although the other party was masked, Zhao Ni felt that the voice and face shape were very familiar, as if she had seen them somewhere before, but due to extreme mental tension, she could not recall.

Perhaps it was Zhao He who issued a strict order, or it was Zhao Ni's trembling voice that aroused the suspicion of those outside. The black-clad guards stated that they were carrying out the Zhao King's orders and had to conduct a thorough search, and after exchanging a few words with the palace maid, they barged in.

"You... can you go outside..." Zhao Ni protested softly as she saw the assassin standing there

The leading black-clad guard bowed and said: "Your Highness, please forgive me. The King has ordered a thorough investigation. Men, search carefully." He pursued relentlessly, firmly convinced that the assassin was hiding within the nearby rooms.

Zhao Ni's face was flushed, and she bit her lip, saying: "I... I need to go urgently..."

"Do not speak, just sleep." Zhao Kuo released Zhao Ni, but his hand remained tightly gripping Zhao Ni's throat, and for a moment, only the sound of their breathing could be heard

As soon as Zhao Kuo finished here, the black-clad guards from outside walked in

This princess has already fallen asleep ... ... There are no assassins here ... ... Everyone, please leave ... ... ! Despite Zhao Ni's efforts to force her voice to sound calm, it still came across as somewhat trembling

After the black-clad guards left, both Zhao Kuo and Zhao Ni inside the brocade chamber breathed a sigh of relief. Zhao Kuo grabbed a pillowcase to cover his face, as he did not want Zhao Ni to recognize him later. He then deliberately made his voice a bit hoarse and said, "You are a princess? Then I will need the princess's help when I leave the palace. Tomorrow morning, you should say that you need to go out of the palace, and have them prepare the carriage in the courtyard."

The brief words on the urgent report caused Zhao He’s mood to leap from the depths to the heights; filled with excitement, he shouted loudly and paced back and forth in the palace.

Zhao Ni's words interrupted Zhao Kuo's recollections. Zhao Kuo turned his head to take a look and said, "What do you want to do?"

Zhao Ni felt as if she were about to suffocate, and coupled with her extreme mental tension, her entire body began to tremble involuntarily. Zhao Kuo had no choice but to hold her tightly to calm her down

Several black-clad guards rummaged through the area and then approached the leading guard, shaking their heads. The leading guard furrowed his brow and bowed to Zhao Ni, saying: "Your Highness, please forgive us"

Zhao Kuo had never felt such exhilaration before; perhaps it was the identity of the young girl beneath him that stirred an uncontrollable excitement within him. When Zhao Ni let out a painful moan, he felt that he had gone a bit too far. Having never experienced anything like this, Zhao Kuo lay on top of Zhao Ni, gasping for breath

Jack Ma, during his research on time machines, once delved into the study of the soul. He believes that the human soul may indeed exist, but its form should be a type of energy, with the human body serving as the support for this energy's operation. When the body perishes, the soul dissipates along with it

Zhao Kuo was taken aback upon hearing voices from the front room. If he was not mistaken, he had captured Princess Zhao Ni. This could lead to a serious disaster. Not only had he entered the royal palace at night without explanation, but he had also taken the princess hostage. Although Zhao Kuo was not a virtuous person, such a calamity was truly beyond his capacity to bear. Not to mention that King Zhao would not spare him, even his father Zhao She would likely execute him if he found out.

After Zhao Kuo bypassed several houses, he found himself at a dead end. The black-clad guards behind him were in hot pursuit, and the likelihood of being captured increased the further he went. He glanced around and chose a relatively spacious room, slipping in through the window. Just as he entered, he nearly collided with someone. He quickly turned around and seized the person's neck from behind, whispering, "Don't make a sound, or I'll take your life."

Zhao Ni let out a soft cry of pain, feeling flustered by such impropriety. However, in her struggle, she caught a glimpse of the face behind the pillowcase. It was a familiar face, Zhao Kuo, the older brother who had once played hide-and-seek with her, the youth praised by their father. Zhao Ni felt her heart in disarray, as if it were a tangled mess.

Zhao Kuo heard the footsteps drawing closer; at this moment, it was too late to hide under the bed. Moreover, the likelihood of being discovered while hiding there was even greater. He embraced Zhao Ni and burrowed under the covers, gripping her throat tightly with his hand, and whispered, "Be careful in your response. If I am discovered, I will kill you first." The thought that he was holding the princess hostage filled Zhao Kuo with both fear and a sense of pride; such an encounter was not something everyone could experience.

Jack Ma believes that his luck is not too bad. Zhao Kuo, during the late Warring States period, was also considered a notable figure. Aside from dying in the Battle of Changping, he had managed quite well. Jack Ma had just come to terms with accepting his new identity, but his heart sank again. Looking around, he realized that he was in a place he should not be—the palace of the King of Zhao

Zhao Kuo felt that there would be no danger for the time being, and he could not help but shift his thoughts to his bizarre experiences, the vividly colored time tunnel, the unfortunate time travel, and the resurrection akin to a magpie occupying a crow's nest

Zhao Ni did not expect things to turn out this way; her mind was in a daze, and she felt overwhelmed. She wanted to scream, but her mouth was blocked. She wanted to resist, but her throat was constricted, rendering her unable to move even a little. Just as she hesitated over whether to take her own life, the other party's hand had already slipped inside her undergarment

I ... ... I ... ...

"Halt, this is Princess Ni's domain. You ruffians must not disturb the princess."

As Zhao Kuo stepped out, he heard a hissing sound of water coming from within. That sound seemed to possess a kind of magic, filled with temptation, compelling him to walk back involuntarily

The masked Zhao Kuo at this moment is nothing short of a villain, overwhelmed by the thrill of being able to act with impunity as a bad person. Otherwise, he would not harbor such wicked thoughts. Upon seeing the enchanting Princess Zhao Ni, he let out a low growl and pounced on her, indulging in his desires without restraint

After Zhao He finished reading the detailed news, he did not know where to place his hands. Neither the complete return of the jade by Lin Xiangru nor the meeting with King of Qin at Mianchi nine years ago excited him as much as tonight's news. Such an achievement can probably only be compared to King Wu Ling's destruction of the State of Zhongshan!

Zhao Ni responded, "Alright, as long as you don't kill me, I will help you get out... Are you here to assassinate my father, the king?" She had just heard the guards mention capturing an assassin, and the only person in the entire palace worth assassinating was her father, Zhao He, which filled her with fear

In the decree, Zhao She, inheriting the bravery of Lord Fu Hu in cavalry and archery, led the valiant warriors of Zhao to achieve a victory over the Qin army that can only be compared to the great mountains and rivers. Zhao She is hereby granted the title of Marquess of Cavalry, with a fief of one hundred and twenty li. Military officer Xu Li, who contributed to military affairs, is promoted beyond the usual ranks to the position of National Marshal. The remaining soldiers who died in battle will be elevated three ranks, while those who survived will be elevated two ranks, and all their families will be exempt from taxes for three years

The chaotic sound of footsteps awakened Zhao Kuo. He opened his eyes to find that dawn had already broken. Beside him, Zhao Ni was still asleep, her complexion rosy, and a faint smile lingered at the corners of her mouth. Zhao Kuo gently touched Zhao Ni's soft hair and suddenly felt that it was somewhat cruel to have been frivolous with such a serene and beautiful girl the night before. However, the sounds coming from outside left him no time to reflect on anything.

Zhao Kuo was aware that since the time of Zhao Liehou, the successive Zhao kings had always been protected by the Black-clad Guards, who were undoubtedly skilled fighters capable of taking on ten opponents each. He certainly did not wish to fall into the hands of such individuals