Volume 3 Chapter 1 (2/2)

‘King Ming, where are you off to?’

‘Outside,’ he replied hurriedly

‘Yesterday, you snuck out on a trip Today you plan to do the saled and blocked his path

‘If you don’t tell ’ He teased

‘No! Absolutely don’t!’ Feng Ming blurted

‘Then telllooked around before dragging Li Er into a quiet corner

AsTian learn about his plans

He let out a sigh before giving his servant a quick su Yi He e the Princess elope and his main role was to avert any pursuers

‘Today we are going to take action Li Er, you won’t whisper a word to the King, right?’

Li Er nodded with a grin, ‘I don’t want the King to marry the Princess, so it is better she runs off But I sense so Ming’

‘I factored in this possibility too but the chances are rather sliht of the public and if I yell out for help they will be iiven thought over the matter, then there is no problem’ Li Er’s voice was full of excitement

‘Do you need et to the market to meet with the Princess’s attendant There he will hand e’ Feng Ming did feel a little unease ‘If you can help me leave the palace, you can stake out at the nal in case I think so is array This is the only time her attendant and I will have any interaction As soon as ouris over, it’s safe’

‘Okay, in the event that this is a deception the Princess has laid out for you, as long as King Mingso he can coa was about to explain the reasoning behind his determination that had won over the Princess but realized they were short on ti pat on the head

‘Hey, how about I tell you e get back’

The pair left the palace via Li Er’s escape routes They exchange their flashy outfits for ordinary clothing Feng Ming also wore a big straw hat to hide his distinguished face Once they reached the market, the attendant that the Princess had sent were already well ca’s body was rushi+ng with adrenaline as he was going to perfore act He turned to Li Er and whispered enthusiastically, ‘Alright, I’e Once I am done, I will leave the city If you are worried you can tail me from a distance’

‘Okay’

With Li Er at his side, he was more at ease He boldly stepped into the crowd towhispered

‘Yes, less than a half hour ago These are sos This lowly servant will take leave’

‘Well, I will head out of the city as soon as I see the chase’

Feng Ming took the clothes and as he was just about to walk away the attendant suddenly asked, ‘Does King Ming know that we are under the observation of Xi Rei’sjolted

‘Besides King Ming’s personal servant Li Er, the King of Xi Rei has sent additionalht fro will draw the will then be able to leave the city

Feng Ming tilted his head in thought

If Rong Tian had pinnedwould have failed to make a break for it Wasn’t it pointless to adhere to this attendant’s instructions?

He shook his head and replied, ‘Since the Princess’ plan has fallen through, there’s no need for me to hide in the alcove Don’t worry I will do my best to rescue the Princess’

The attendant chuckled, ‘Oh, King Ming you are really fascinating’ There was a devious glimmer in his eyes

‘Our Princess is notorious for her cleverness, if she wanted to leave Xi Rei would she need King Ming’s aid?’ he jeered

‘If King Ming doesn’t heed er’ He threatened with a raspy whisper Those words drenched Feng Ming’s heart with ice cold water

His eyes widened, ‘Rong Tian?’

‘Who do you think our Princess is? King Ming was purposely allowed to carry so important to her That satchel contains a potent and undetectable drug At this very moment, anyone who has had contact with you have beco of Xi Rei and your attendants within the Prince’s hall!’ He hissed

‘If King Ming doesn’t trust my words, you can sample the poison’s effect if you apply pressure on to your ribs Can you withstand the pain?’

Feng Ming was dubious He shot a glance over to where Li Er was positioned in the distance

Li Er relued onto the pair

Feng Ming reached and softly coested part of his chest He winced at a sudden sharp disabling pain that nearly sent hi

‘How does it feel? Is it unbearable as I claiuest to Li As long as King Ming takes our offer ill provide an antidote’

‘Miao Guang’sTian?’ Feng Ming’s thoughts were going awas poisoned, thatTian Given this rare chance, Miao Guang wouldn’t have used any old drug but so that was unique and difficult to cure

ht this mess upon you? How can I harm you like this? </e Tian he would have to see Miao Guang i, ti to die Turn around and head towards the hidden spot We have arranged a man to pose as your double He will flee and divert the attention of Xi Rei’s spies Please change into the clothing in this bag and wear the ate of the city and our Princess will be there to receive you’

Feng Ming stared fixated into the distance HisTian, as obliviously attending Xi Rei’s affairs at this verybeca Tian if I oblige?’

‘If King Ming has faith in us, King Rong will have a chance to live If you don’t believe us then the King willto catch a hint at as happening

Feng Ming stood silently for a moment, before determination rushed into his eyes He nodded, with his teeth clenched

‘Alright, I will believe you’ He willingly followed the attendant into the hideout, co chanted Rong Tian’s name under his breath, he obediently followed the attendant’s instructions Once finished, he was shown out of the east gate

Shortly leaving the gate, a young ns of a horse ‘This horse knows the destination, please mount it’ She whispered hastily

Like an incredible dra did not resist, he didn’t have any viable alternatives

As he got onto the fine steed, the horse released a long neigh before dashi+ng onwards, taking his rider to an unknown location

About a thirty li dash later, the horse slowed down until it ca Ming was used to seeing convoys traveling in a band of vehicles like the one before hi their wares It was an everyday sight in the capital and throughout the country

In a timely manner, as the horse arrived several people streamed out to receive hie

The curtains parted and Miao Guang’s bea, you have finally arrived! You’ve kept et on’ The Princess often had an a felt her expression was coe, refusing toride alone but it was crucial you left the city on your own free will This ouldn’t raise the city guard’s suspicion The King of Xi Rei has posted adequate security et kidnapped But surely he never anticipated that King Ming would willingly leave the city and walk into our hands’

Feng Ming spat coldly, ‘Cut the rubbish, you promised an antidote Hurry and deliver it to the palace or I will bite ue and bleed to death before you can even force h echoed in his ear, ‘Oh, King Ming you are too naïve, you’d be the death of me’ She continued to chuckle softly ‘Aren’t you underesti? If he could be easily poisoned,he wouldn’t have inspected? Moreover, I orried that he’d have soift fro Ming a har Rong to takewhipped his head around to glare at her, ‘My chest…’

‘The poison was laced when King Ming was on duty in Fan Jia King Rong knew of this but dared not to tell you He treated you like fragile glass He didn’t want you to worry, or else it would have exacerbated your condition’

‘Poisoned? When did I get poisoned?’ his voice tre, you are too unguarded to your enemies Perhaps it is better you reood nu as you were under watchful eyes, you’d be safe I relied on that arrogance to get ahead He had been crafting a trap for me, as I had expected I outsarily ju is e’s valuable contribution our plan wouldn’t have experience such s Brother will be proud oftime!’