Vol 6 Chapter 3 (1/2)
Book 6 Chap 3 – News from afar
The following 10 days, Xiang Shaolong spent thetime ever since he arrived in this ancient era
Together with his wives andJun, Wu Zhuo and the thousand family warriors who followed him from Handan, they went to the Wu family’s newly established farm at the outskirts to rest and relax
The far and on a fast horse it takes at least 2 hours to ride from one end to the other and it has 18 simple but well equipped houses They chose a courtyard next to a pretty valley and naon Courtyard’
Everywhen they wake up, he will ride with his wives and maids on the open plains and at the sahly skilled fighters Teng Yi, Wu Zhuo and Jing Jun to duel with him and practice the use of various weapons as a warm up practice for the duel with that still unknown person who to choose
The ‘Elite Soldiers’ have expanded to 300 ht to prepare themselves so that they can be chosen to return to Handan in future to capture Zhao Mu alive
With a real special task force warrior like Xiang Shaolong heading the unit, this batch of people i and tactics used once they have infiltrated the enemy camp
There are a lot of people in the Wu family and some of the Xiang Shaolong’s instructions, Wu Zhuo set up a workshop for the blacks hooks and flying needles according to his designs
Xiang Shaolong also did not forget toto the instructions on the scroll taken fro Yi was very interested after he found out about this and learnt the technique fro Shaolong
Xiang Shaolong ive hihting techniques on the scroll on his own Their relationshi+p is now even closer than real brothers
Just as they were enjoying the bliss, Tao Fang came
Everyone gathered in the hall for a
Tao Fang exclaimed excitedly, “There’s news fro” But he did not immediately continue with his story
When everyone saw hi to keep them in suspense, they were so anxious The only exception was Teng Yi who re and calm as usual
Tao Fang said with a laugh, “Let me tell you one issue at a time! This time the person as most affected by us is Zhao Mu Only when the Zhaos found our secret tunnel that led to outside the city did they realize they have been tricked Later then received news that the real Ying Zheng has reached Xianyang and King Xiaocheng was so upset he fell sick and also gave Zhao Mu a terrible scolding, refusing to see him for one whole month Their relationshi+p only improved a little recently but Zhao Mu’s influence is not as before Instead that Guo Kai ed to trick thathim”
Xiang Shaolong can’t help but ask, “How is Zhao Ya’s situation?”
Tao Fang knows that he has not forgotten this capricious beauty and said with a sigh, “She fell very ill as well That Qi Yu still wanted to look for her but she chased him out of her residence and many people saw that!”
Wu Zhuo asked in bewilder of Zhao did not blame her at all?”
Tao Fang said with a sigh, “It see of Zhao not to deal with Shaolong so now the ret over that and she is so seriously ill as well It could be due to these reasons that Zhao Ya’s standing is not very much affected Now everyone in Handan is fearful, worried that ill lead the Qin ar has sent envoys to the various states hoping to join forces with them to deal with the Qin’s invasion What a joyous outcome”
Teng Yi asked, “What’s the fate of the fake Ying Zheng?”
Tao Fang shook his head and sighed, “Executed by Zhao Mu He was so furious and he can only take it out on this innocent and pitiful person”
Although Xiang Shaolong felt a little sad about this, but it’s so that cannot be helped
Tao Fang suddenly reached out and put his hand on Xiang Shaolong’s shoulder and said quietly, “Let ry”
Xiang Shaolong was stunned and asked, “What’s the matter?”
A strange look passed over Tao Fang’s eyes as he said sole”
Xiang Shaolong’s expression changed as he asked, “She’s dead?”
Tao Fang shook his head, “No! She e nearby and even has a son now Her husband is quite a famous hunter and it seems that he’s quite in love with her”
Xiang Shaolong was stunned for a ht of their parting andhas already ood too! Most iood
Jing Jun went to stand next to Tao Fang and whispered, “Did you send my letter to Zhao Zhi?”
Teng Yi was shocked and exclai to Handan?”
Teng Yi was startled and replied, “Of course not, how can I not know the severity of this matter”
Tao Fang took out a letter and pressed it into Jing Jun’s hands and said with a laugh, “It seems that Zhao Zhi is a little interested in you!”
Jing Jun exclaimed with joy, turned 3 so everyone else to laugh at him
Tao Fang saw that even after hearing the news about Mei Canniang, Xiang Shaolong still remained calm so he was assured and continued, “Thehas returned with news, it seeone to the state of Chu”
Xiang Shaolong was stunned, “Oh no! Sheto Handan to look for me”
At the sa Naturally Learned Lady Ji cannot go directly to Zhao to look for hio to Chu first and then travel to Handan via Qi
In ancient times communications is not very convenient and most likely Ji Yanran is still unaware of what has happened in Handan
However Xiang Shaolong could not think straight due to his concern and said with detero to Handan immediately!”
Tao Fang replied, “We have to at least wait until the day after The Qins have already selected a person to fight with you for the position of the Crown Prince’s Grand Tutor and the duel is set for the day after in front of his Majesty Anyone who has some status will be there to watch the duel”
Wu Zhuo asked, “Who is that person?”
Tao Fang replied, “I think he’s called wang Jian!”
Xiang Shaolong was greatly stunned and thought how can there be such a coincidence
Xiang Shaolong sat alone to think next to a tiny waterfall near the farm
In this Warring States era, there is indeed paradise everywhere, just like the rare scenery right before his eyes The e and unique rocks, clear water flowing in between, waterfalls and ponds and the row tired of seeing this scenery
He sat next to a pond, listening to theinto the clear pond, looking at the lush green ba in the wind The scene is filled with the sense of spring, life and growth and he can’t help but feel energized
But once his attention turned to the duel the day after, he’s filled with glooain
No matter which one of them wins, he’s afraid there’ll be a problem
The problee history
If the answer is no, he can then not bother hi life with his wives and maids everyday and Xiao Pan will naturally become the first Emperor of China
The frustration is that he cannot be sure
If he ang Jian, will the other party still beco the 6 states in future?
This is really a test to his brains
But he cannot lose as well, otherwise the Wu fareat blow to Xiao Pan and even his trip to Handan may be affected as well
Just as he was feeling troubled, the sweet laughter of young girls can be heard
Hidden a and Cuilu, each carrying 2 s and laughing softly and did not notice the presence of Xiang Shaolong
The 2 girls came to the side of the pond and put down their small pails
Cuitong sat down on a rock while Cuilu took off her shoes, revealing her pretty naked feet and stepped into the water She was relaxed and occasionally let out a tinkling laugh
Xiang Shaolong re at the lake in the valley and a wave of emotions came over him
Cuitong suddenly asked, “Has Young Master hugged you before?”
Cuilu giggled and asked her back, “What about you?”
Cuitong blushed and nodded her head She looked bothered as she said, “Hai! He just lightly put his hand around my waist and kissed my face, that’s all”
Cuilu laughed, “Our little lass is in love”
Cuitong said angrily, “You’re notMaster last night in your dreams”
Cuilu cried out with embarrassment, “Don’t say anymore!”
Looking at the 2 girls, the troubled Xiang Shaolong can’t help but feel his heart lurch and stood up from where he was hidden
The 2 girls suddenly saw that there’s a person and turned their heads around When they saas Xiang Shaolong, they were initially shocked, which quickly turned to e where to hide themselves
Xiang Shaolong was afraid they’ll run away out of erabbed their soft hands
The 2 girls’ bodies went soft iround next to the pond and refused to get up, their heads bowed so low that it see to hide them in their bosoms
Xiang Shaolong’s lust was ignited on seeing this and asked with a laugh, “You refuse to move? Then we can just have fun here in this pond”
The 2 girls were greatly shocked and cried out in unison, “No! We’ll be seen”