Vol 5 Chapter 7 (1/2)
Book 5 Chap 7 – Lies and trickery
After Xiang Shaolong and Jing Jun returned to the Wu Residence, they each went back to their own rooms
Before they parted, Jing Jun see to say but he stopped himself
Xiang Shaolong knohat he’s thinking and said, “Nothing will happen during the day, just rest assured and go to school! But be careful, now in Handan, besides the Wu residence, there’s no other safe place”
Jing Jun was ecstatic as he replied, “I am a born hunter, I won’t become prey so easily”
Xiang Shaolong knows that he is cunning and s is unparalleled so he was not worried
When he returned to Hidden Dragon Abode, all the ladies were already in dreamland
Although Xiang Shaolong is extrereatly affected by the string of events that has happened tonight and was not in the mood for sleep at all He suddenly had an idea, so he sat down on the bed next to his wife and concubine and followed thecross legged as he adjusted his breathing, hiswith his heart, his heart joined with his spirit, his spirit joined with the universe as he elihts and unintentionally went into a state of nothingness, so he has never experienced before His spirit seeained his senses, it was alreadyand the ladies were awake
Xiang Shaolong ignored the ladies’ surprise and he was secretly astounded He has beenfor more than 2 hours but it felt as if he was asleep and woke up in the blink of an eye He was sitting cross-legged but he did not feel any numbness in his limbs at all from lack of blood circulation
When he was training in the special task force, he has learnt Qigong as well, using differentbefore and for a moment he’s not really concerned about Lady Ya’s matter
During breakfast, Chunying and the ht and sweet sh it’s the cold winter, he can still feel the allure of spring and hisdesire to fight
After kissing the ladies, he hurriedly went to look for Xiao Yuetan, as still sleeping with a beauty in his ar for him, he put on a robe and came out
At this ti his sharp features, a far cry fro an air of flirtatious charm
After exchanging civilities, Xiang Shaolong said quietly, “The news of Master Tu co to Zhao has already been leaked by those in your country who are against Mister Lu, and the King of Zhao and Zhao Mu has learnt of this”
Xiao Yuetan’s expression changed slightly, revealing a look of surprise and uncertainty
Xiang Shaolong continued, “But it seems that they still do not knohere Master Tu is but it’s certain that they have sent men to search”
Xiao Yuetan said, “I will send sorateful to you, this news is too important”
Only now did Xiang Shaolong realize that Xiao Yuetan have not coed, he was secretly a the Crown Prince very heavily guarded” He then told hi hi
Xiao Yuetan’s expression really changed totally and he was quiet
Xiang Shaolong has already felt last night that hisand is not at all enthusiastic about how they should bring the Wu family over to the Qin border Now that he’s heard the true situation, he finally understood that for outsiders like them to save Zhu Ji and her son is iuise
Just like what Zhu Ji has said, unless they attack the city, or else how can they bring Ying Zheng away and even if they did, he’ll end up dying fro
Xiao Yuetan took a deep breath and said, “Where did Shaolong get these news from?”
Xiang Shaolong replied, “I have ht I finally had the chance to make contact with Lady Zhu Ji, she told me personally”
Xiao Yuetan was i’s abilities, and after a ivebeen suspecting that the Wu family is in secret contact with our Master Lu, and now that the news of Master Tu couess that the purpose is to steal away mother and son Now you are stuck, hoill you be able to proceed with the plan?”
Xiang Shaolong said confidently with a smile, “I can only answer you tomorrow, anye have not coe to Master Tu that if he really wants to bring the Crown Prince and his , both sides must be able to cooperate sincerely”
Xiao Yuetan knows that Xiang Shaolong has seen through their intentions and said with a slight blush, “This is but of course… of course! Heh! I will inform Master Tu”
He continued with furrowed brows, “Zhao Mu is fas, how can we solve this issue?”
Xiang Shaolong laughed, “Tomorroill have a satisfactory answer for you”
Xiao Yuetan sa energized and relaxed he looked and his confidence was raised as well and said with a nod, “It seems that I’ll have to make a personal trip to see Master Tu and I can only be back about 3 to 4 days even at the earliest I hope by then Shaolong will have good news to share”
Xiang Shaolong continued talking to him in secret a littleas out looking for hiht that the Chu spy could not even hold out for a day and has revealed the truth However, Tao Fang only said, “Shaolong’s plan is really useful, it’s just one night and he’s almost half collapsed and only wants to sleep I don’t think he can hold out er and will soon confess”
Xiang Shaolong secretly thought that this can also be considered good news Such methodshis body Noa person is, under such a situation, will also become extremely weak
Tao Fang said, “Young Master left the city early thisto the livestock farm and won’t be back for a few days” He lowered his voice and added, “He’s going toout of Zhao, it’ll be the Farmers’ Festival in 10 days ti of Zhao will come personally to the farm to oversee it At that ti place which has been prepared long ago and after the grand event, ill send them towards Qin one by one”
Xiang Shaolong was a little relieved With Wu Yingyuan’s farsightedness and planning, anything that he thinks is secure will definitely not have any problems
Tao Fang led hi the way, “At that tie, I already knew you’re no ordinary man but I did not expect you to have such accomplishments today”
Once hecan’t help but think of Mei Canniang and he turned gloomy!
He did not expect that after cos that makes him worry compared to in the past
Tao Fang knohat he was thinking and tried to console him a little, but he knows that his empty words are of no use at all so he said, “Old Master wants to see you!”
Master Wurooht to the point, “Find a ti’er to become official husband and wife”
Xiang Shaolong hurriedly koed and offered his thanks
He’s already developed deep feelings for Wu Tingfang and was glad to have such a pretty wife
Master Wu furrowed his brows, “I thought with all the intinant very quickly, it’s so strange…”
Xiang Shaolong was secretly startled, although he has thought of this question before, he’s never too bothered about it
Master Wu did not seem too bothered too and continued, “I want to tell you so the life and death of the Wu fa is not aware of this matter Only a few people who are from the immediate Wu family is aware”
Xiang Shaolong looked at him quizzically
Master Wu said with seriousness, “All the residences of Princes and Royalties will have secret tunnels used for escape and this is an open secret to all We are no exception, we have 4 secret tunnels leading to the outside of our estate and the exit are all near the fortress But for us, this is just a cover”
Xiang Shaolong’s eyes ihtened and he asked unbelievably, “Is there a secret tunnel that leads to outside the city?”
Master Wu said proudly, “Exactly, this tunnel that leads to outside the east city gates took 3 generations about 70 odd years to co Countless Wu fa it, a lot of effort was put into just the layout of the ventilation holes It’sa on’t be so deep down We round river to build it and the entrance is at a secret cave at the back of the hill and it can only be reached via a short tunnel at the back of the house and is extremely covered”
Only now did Xiang Shaolong understand why the Wu father and son are so confident about escaping from Handan
Master Wu said, “That’s why as long as you have the ability to bring Zhu Ji and her son to the Wu residence, ill be confident of escaping”
Xiang Shaolong was greatly excited and felt his confidence soaring, it seems that the most difficult problem has suddenly been solved
Master Wu suddenly exclaimed, “This secret tunnel is not easy to travel, it’s wet and stuffy I’ve used it once when I was young and have never gone down since, and I had hoped that I will never have the need to use it to escape Now that I’m old, it’ll be even more difficult for me to travel!”
Xiang Shaolong said, “I heard fro the Farroup of people away, Grandfather you…”
Master Wu interrupted, “If I were to leave as well, it’ll be strange if thatdoes not take immediate action Everyone can leave except me”
Xiang Shaolong’s expression changed on hearing this
Master Wu shtly, as if he’s alently, “The world now belongs to youngsters like you I ae to face a new life in Qin and neither can I survive the scares and difficulties involved in escaping That’s why I’ve already told Yingyuan that I have decided to stay here and not leave”
Xiang Shaolong was stunned, “How can the King of Zhao let you off then?”
Master Wu chortled, “Who wants him to let me off? I won’t even leave a piece of ious all my life and even in death will I not be humiliated”
Xiang Shaolong cried out hoarsely, “Grandfather!” For the first time he felt sincere admiration for this plump old man from the bottom of his heart
Master Wu said suavely, “Don’t behave like a woreatwants to attack my Wu family fortress, he’ll have to pay a terrible price I aroup ofto lay down their lives with me”