Volume 3 Chapter 1 (1/2)

After the Princess posed the question, Feng Ming thoughtcollusion

He glanced at her, ‘Princess, have you ever heard of a man called Cao Cao?’

‘Cao Cao?’ She obviously would have never heard of the name

‘Cao Cao’s most famous phrase, ‘I’d rather carry the burden of the people, than let the people bear mine’

‘I’d rather carry the burden of the people, than let the people bear ue

‘That’s it, actually he was quiet a callous and ambition man, in his lifetime he betrayed countless people Even when he triu he was despised by generations My way of thinking is his exact opposite’

He spoke with sincerity, ‘If I don’t have confidence in Princess, the balance of your life could be in my hands If it turns out to be a sche of Li, I rather suffer this outco that I didn’t betray Princess’s trust’

Miao Guang was touched, she tre Ming was extremely attractive After several interactions, she could sense that he ell learned but remained naive More iobbled bait up She couldn’t but to lower her expectations of him

But now, his frank and noble manner took her by surprise It was the first time she had contact with someone who behaved like hi attitude towards others?

Her eyes were starting to sting and water began to well in the self-control she turned her head to blink away the tears

‘King Ming’s favor, how could I ever repay?’

‘Don’t consider it as a favor!’ he waved his hand diset back on track and discuss about our diversion plan for your pursuers?’

Despite being , she had to carry out her brother’s instructions She gathered her e

‘Yong Yi has already delivered the gifts froreed to meet him in person the day after to can act asmy clothes and lead the trail east bound About twenty li, you will stop at a river There my aids will prepare a corpse similar to my appearance and deposit it in the river It will appear as if I had fallen offclapped, ‘That’s ingenious! I will draw them towards the corpse Once there is a corpse there isn’t a need to trace your whereabouts Alas, there re at a consulate, it is heavily guarded How could you escape without being caught?’

‘I have an idea I will feign illness and retreat tothis time I will make my escape This excuse would buycould secretly sneak out of the palace and hide until the soldiers stir, then you can make a run to the east with the you doill be Xi Rei’s soldiers, incase they catch you will you be able toaffirer on ’s eyes before reaching into her belt She produced a s often used to carry spices and dried flowers

‘I have nothing of value to return your kindness Please take this pouch It was a gift from my love’

‘In the future, if you need to seek assistance fro this to Yong Yi He will co so precious, you are willing to part with…’ Feng Ming looked at the bag in her hand

‘King Ming, if you can accept this as a token of ood will’ She held onto the satchel dearly, a bit reluctant to pass it over

Feng Ming nodded

‘Shall we proceed as discussed? We will act out independently toe to escape itThis can also be a keepsake in thetook the se and hid it within the inner chest pocket of his clothing ‘I will keep this safe’

The pair continued to talk aboutreturned to the palace

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Parallel to Feng Ming’sTian’s departure fro hurried to a private roohness, brother has sent news’ The young man kneeled before his master

‘What is it?’

Li Er replied, ‘Ruo Yan has notthe affairs of his state as nor in our territory It is as if he knows he has the upper hand, with King Ming poisoned, Xi Rei wouldn’t har Tian was growing impatient

Li Er dipped his head in shame, ‘We have not been able to steal it, but ht word There is an eccentric hly skilled in his knowledge of toxicology and phar Hu has already set out in search of hi hi’

Rong Tian let out a heavy sigh, ‘We need towould not be able to resist the poison ent at hand The one ’s exposure to the poison is fast approaching!’

‘Rest assured, Your Highness My brother is giving his all’

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As Feng Ming whipped his horse to gain speed, he revised a few things in his h to not suspect Miao Guang or the possibility this was all a scam

The next day, all he needed to do was to leave the palace, hang about the city until he needed to make a run for it It would be Xi Rei’s soldiers after hioat he could straightforwardly hand himself over Especially under the watchful eye of Xi Rei’s troops, if Miao Guang or any of her co-conspirators wanted to make a move on him, wouldn’t it be a difficult task?

Their opportunities would be next to none

It see didn’t have the intention to harm him

Once he returned to the Prince’s hall, it was just his luck that he beat Rong Tian Chiu Lan and the other st the their reeted hi pulled up a seat, Chiu Xing was already beside hi bowl of a rare fruit that was recently offered as a tribute

‘King Ming should try moon fruit! It is very fresh!+’

The na to the shape of the fruit, it was around half the length of a finger and erabbed on and popped it into his mouth, his eyes lit up ‘It’s so juicy and sweet! It’s delicious!’ He hurriedly scooped up several irls and encouraged, ‘You girls should try them too!’

‘We already stole a few to eat!’ Chiu Yue laughed

Chiu Lan was getting fired up, she scolded the youngermore and more out of line! Thecame into her friend’s defense, ‘Didn’t you take part in it too?’

‘I only ate one but you and Chiu Yue had four or five each!’

Feng Ming chortled and delivered a plump moon fruit into Chiu Lan’s ht, that’s enough quarreling Then you should eat four or five too!’

As the group entertained theulfed with their conversation

Rong Tian had returned unnoticed into the rooerTian swooped down and used hisers

Chiu Lan and the girls quickly dropped to their knees to bid their dues before discreetly scattering out of sight

Feng Ming yanked his fingers away, ‘You are like a naughty dog!’

‘Feed rin

‘No, I won’t’

‘Then I will feed you instead,’ The King lent over and cla’s lips

Last night, Feng Ming had used up a sizable aht he was going to play it cal path for an i another taste for his ‘little Tian’, he would have ht the pair slept co At daybreak Rong Tian awoke and left to attend thepretended to be sound asleep, he peeped to check the coast was clear before scraot onto his feet, he was met with a sudden intruder

His locked eyes with a very cheeky looking Li Er