Vol 4 Chapter 1 (1/2)
Book 4 Chap 1 – Fierce Beauty
Ji Yanran’s abode is st the flowers and trees and it’s style was ancient and exquisite, like a building in heaven and those staying inside were beautiful fairies
Walking up the stone steps to the building, inside the door there was an exquisite stand for the guests to put their cloaks and weapons 2 prettythere to serve them
Tan Bang went close to Xiang Shaolong’s ears and whispered, “Learned lady Ji does not like people to bring swords into her abode”
Xiang Shaolong nodded his head to show his understanding and thought to hi on airs She obviously knows that an estee has arrived but she was still napping and her maids dared not wake her up as well Furthermore, she refused to let anyone enter eapons But he thought about it again and felt that her haughty attitude is well done as well, because truthfully, he has to adet the wo to find out how truly beautiful she is
The 2 prettyas they served hi off the dirt and dust on his clothes before presenting him
After all the various as done, the 4 entered the hall
They had just walked past the door when a loud and crisp voice shouted next to Xiang Shaolong, “Esteeuests have arrived!”
Xiang Shaolong was taken unawares and totally startled He looked towards the voice and can’t help but laugh, because it’s a talking parrot perched on a stand
The 2 pretty maids obviously doted on it and they s animal
Xiang Shaolong glanced around
The large hall was elegantly decorated but the s, just a few square tables and e bonsai, as if they have arden outside into here
On one of the huge walls hung a large painting of a beautiful woant, just like the talent and elegance exuded by the mistress here
Of the group of 4 tables in the hall, 3 groups were filled and there were 2 to 6 people in each group All of them talked softly, as if afraid to awaken the mistress from her nap
Prince Xinling led them and walked into the hall and immediately more than half the people stood up and pay their respects to this second in command in Wei Obviously it was the first time the rest of the people had seen him, and only when they realized who he is, they hurriedly stood up and paid their respects as well
With one look Xiang Shaolong took notice of a few of the people
Especially the group of 4 near theon the left side 3 of the aura, but what stirred his notice was the ferocity they exuded Especially one of the large sized men who is built like aHis li his shoulder, wearing a silver decorative piece on his forehead His face ide, his back broad, his eyes large like copper bells with a look of viciousness and slyness He lookscharisma
The 2 warriors beside hi but next to hi is the hands of the 3 of the burnt by fire
Another who took his notice was the group of 6 ht dressed as scholars One of the with intellect, looking like an immortal
There was only 2 people in the last group, the shorter one with an average look and from his clothes, one can tell that he is not a Wei One wonders which country he could have come from, but for someone who can come here and see Ji Yanran, he is naturally a person of a certain status
Prince Xinling first greeted the group of 6 on the right, and spoke to the refined lookingabout Mister Zou, and did not expect to see you so soon” He waved at Xiang Shaolong and said, “Shaolong, coht Mister Zou Yan”
Xiang Shaolong thought to himself, so this is the philosopher who is fas of the 5 merits’ He was about to come forward and offer his respects when a loud and thick voice fro out, “Master Wuji, may I ask if this is the I Shaolong?”
Xiang Shaolong was secretly startled and looked towards the voice The person who spoke was the warrior who looked like the devil reincarnated
Obviously Prince Xinling does not recognize this person and asked in surprise, “This gentleman is…”
The Wei who looks like the person who introduced these 3 warriors here toZhisen is a guest under Lord Longyang, pays his respect to Sir This person whose intellect and bravery is known throughout the state of Qi is Mister Xiao Wei, the one on the left if Zheng Lei They are all fahters”
Prince Xinling and Xiang Shaolong were both equally shocked, they did not expect this ferociousafter hi nefarious Obviously he is under the protection of Lord Longyang and has the backing of the King of Wei, no wonder he dares to be so rude here
Just as Xiang Shaolong feels a huge headache co his respects to Prince Xinling, turned towards Xiang Shaolong, extended his hand and said, “I’ve long heard that Brother Xiang’s swordse pointers with you”
Xiang Shaolong knows that he wants to coth and has no choice but to extend his own hand as well
The corners of Xiao Weith to shake his hand For afelt as if his hands has been clasped with an iron htened
Xiang Shaolong was secretly startled Although he can still e to fend him off, he still felt the pain in his hands as if the bones are cracking and he knows that his opponent’s arth is definitely better than his
Luckily he has a higher tolerance than ordinary ed a smile and said, “Has Mister Wei just had an accident with fire, why do your hands look as if they have been burnt?”
A mad fury flashed past Xiao Weimou’s eyes and he increased the pressure in his arms and said icily, “It’s just so much, besides, such childish pranks can only last for a moment Sooner or later I will crush him to pieces”
Such an explosive atmosphere, even Zou Yan and the rest can clearly feel that so unpleasant had happened between the 2 of them
Xiang Shaolong bitterly withstood his startling arth
Xiao Weiers to pieces ier be able to use the sword But after testing Xiang Shaolong’s strength, he knows that he would not be able to achieve his ideal effect, so with a cold laugh, he released his hand and went back
His 2 subordinates stared at Xiang Shaolong with deep hatred Obviously that fire had burned them quite badly
Prince Xinling signaled to Xiang Shaolong with a look and introduced the Weis next to Zou Yan, who are all famous men or senior officials Obviously Zou Yan is very popular with the Weis
After the round of introductions, Prince Xinling’s gaze rested on the last group of Weis and said with a s here” He looked at the person who is of average built next to hient eyes, the rest of hientleman is…”
Zhang Fengchang laughed, “This is Master Han Fei from the state of Han I’m here all thanks to hi Master Han’s book ‘Speaking of Difficulties’ after reading it and sent word to say she would like toMaster Han here to meet Miss”
Prince Xinling and the rest were all excited as they did not expect to see such a famed intellectual here But at the same time they feel a little cheated, as they did not expect this person to look so ordinary
This faood at socializing He just s a greeting
The 2 prettyand his men to be seated at a low table opposite Han Fei and his friend
By then only the table beneath the large painting of the beauty was empty, and this must be where Learned lady Ji will be seated
Like the others, Xiang Shaolong sat around the table, eating the snacks the ht out but his heart is in a turmoil
With the arrival of Xiao Weimou, the situation has become even more complicated
Besides, this person has a Shaolong may be talented, but he may not be his , and with Prince Xinling harboring hidden agendas about hier
As he was thinking, he heard Prince Xinling asking Han Feizi, “Does Master Han have so your trip to our state this time? Please let us know so that I can see if there’s any way I can help?”
Hai Fei replied, “This ti, to come… come here and borrow rations”
Xiang Shaolong was secretly startled, he did not expect Han Fei to have a stutter, and his words are not adequate to express hisHe doesn’t even kno to take the opportunity to speak up for his cause and point out why Wei should lend rations to Han
Indeed Prince Xinling furrowed his brows and replied, “So that’s the case, how much does your country need to borrow?”
Han Fei replied, “10,000 stones!” And he stopped short at that, not elaborating further
Naturally Prince Xinling was unperturbed but just smiled and did not converse further
Zou Yan said loudly, “Downfall comes after the peak, and after downfall coe of the 5 o that the state of Han will suffer froo I saw a meteor fall into the boundaries of Han, and I said there will certainly be calamity, and now the prediction has come true”