Vol 8 Chapter 8 (1/2)
Book 8 Chapter 8: Chancellor of Qi, Tian Dan
Light shone through the inner hall and faint music can be heard
Security is especially tight and scores of shadows can be seen everywhere
Right outside the door of the inner hall, there are fifteen to sixteen sturdy and serious-looking Qi warriors This is the first ti has seen such a parade at a banquet location
A and handsome swords air His athletic fraarden and he reeted politely: “Thisthat Chancellor Tian has been eager to befriend Your subject is Qi citizen Dan Chu, head of Chancellor Tian’s personal bodyguards I take this opportunity to wish Mister well”
Xiang Shaolong e-struck and returned the compliments
Shan Rou and Zhao Zhi had eneral and possess outstanding swordsmanshi+p He trulyspirit that eht from his bones
After the pleasantries, Dan Chu beamed at Pu Bu: “Brother Pu can hand over Mister to General”
Pu Bu was intireed
Dan Chu projected the posture of a guide and invited Xiang Shaolong to walk in front of him
The gate keepers retreated to two sides and allow Xiang Shaolong to enter the inner hall
At that instant, so is here!”
Xiang Shaolong thought of the sword scar on Shan Rou’s breasts and wondered how sheto assassinate Tian Dan twice
Xiang Shaolong crossed the door ledge and saw Tian Dan for the first time
He kneas Tian Dan not because of the tell-built and cool-looking Liu Zhong Xia and Liu Zhong shi+ bodyguards cum brothers behind him; nor was it the full white outfit he wore that contrasted with the rest of the flowery costumes It was because his spirits and coet once you set your eyes on him
He had heard about the Liu brothers from Shan Rou and Zhao Zhi
No wonder Ji Yanran who has seen heroes from all over the world is also impressed with him
Tian Dan is around forty with a slender frale’s beak Coupled with his high cheekbones, they for sharp eyes, he exudes leadershi+p and doed to rise from a small official post and occupy one of the most powerful positions under the sky
Seated beside hier
There are twenty people seated around the table The biggest surprise Xiang Shaolong had was seeing the voluptuous Zhao Queen Except for palace banquets, this is the first time he saw her at an official’s private banquet It seeh for her to make the concession
Fa and Zhao Ba are not present Those present were Guo Zhong, Guo Xiu’er, Ji Zhong, Li Yuan, Han Chuang, Lord Longyang and Zhao Ya
There were two Qi citizens One of them is ‘old friend’ Qi Yu Seated left of Zhao Ya, he spoke incessantly but Zhao Ya paid no attention to him
The other is a knowledgeable and fine-looking scholar With a wide and full forehead, he gives an intellectual impression
A group ofon the side When Zhao Mu heard about Dong Kuang’s arrival, he clapped and the ten over h the side door The inner hall quietened
Tian Dan’s glare shot towards Xiang Shaolong like an arrow Observing hi His eyes shone and he stood up Putting his hand out, he chucked: “People say faet to reat fortune!”
Other than the three ladies, which are the Zhao Queen, Guo Xiu’er and Zhao Ya, the rest of the guests are forced to stand up and welco Tian Dan’s exa, but his attitude has iy
Xiang Shaolong respects Tian Dan for his open and easy-going nature He did not put on any airs like Prince Xinling If he were to corade
He increased his speed and paid his respects to Zhao Queen before he faced Tian Dan and shake his hand strongly with both hands
Tian Dan’s hands are wide and thick until the bones cannot be seen Yet, they feel strong and warm
The legendary character sized hirinned: “Imperial Uncle (Li Yuan) has told reat with horses but also highly-skilled with the sword!”
Xiang Shaolong looked over to Li Yuan unconsciously and forced a shtly
Tian Dan gently commanded the Liu Brothers: “Add a seat beside !” In the sa, theseems to be related to Tian Dan
After the coain
Footsteps sounded and Tian Zhen and Tian Feng eed out of nowhere and started to fill up the wine cups By using these two girls to serve the guests, one can tell how much importance he placed on Tian Dan
Tian Feng did not appear to know Xiang Shaolong’s real identity Although she peeped at hie in her co and has even withheld the secret fro felt responsible for her
When Tian Zhen is pouring wine for Xiang Shaolong, her delicate hands actually trembled
While other guests are chatting with their partners, it did not escape Tian Dan’s eyes He questioned: “Why is Little Zhen so nervous?”
After he spoke, everyone was focusing on Tian Zhen
When Tian Zhen saw Xiang Shaolong, it is like seeing a light in the ocean of suffering Misery swirled through her heart and she lost her cal Shaolong She panicked and the bronze jug crashed onto the table and wine splashed over Xiang Shaolong’s vest
Zhao Mu’s countenance changed and was about to hurl abuses
Xiang Shaolong gave a big laugh and supported the terrified and shaking Tian Zhen Soothingly, he coaxed: “It’s Ok It’s Ok Beauty, please don’t take it to heart” Lowering his head for a whiff, he exclaimed: “Good wine!”
Everyone was huh
Zhao Queen joked: “People drink wine Mister Dong sniffs wine”
As Tian Zhen is propped up by Xiang Shaolong on her back and hand, she cooled down and believed that this long awaited gentleman will protect her well
Zhao Mu knows that it is not a tihtly: “Dismiss yourself”
Both girls kneel down to pay their respects and withdraw to the back
Zhao Mu looks like he has so, please come with me I trust that my clothes should fit your body”
Xiang Shaolong excused himself and left with him
Once they stepped out, Zhao Mu spoke in a low voice: “I have investigated Tian Dan’s intentions He is quite offended with King Xiaocheng He hinted that if I can overthrow Zhao, he will do his best to lend a hand”
Xiang Shaolong secretly cursed: IDIOT! For Tian Dan, a chaotic Zhao will give him more opportunities
Instead, he proclaimed: “What is the deal with Qi Yu? Why did he leak your relationshi+p (with Tian Dan) to Zhao Ya?” This is a pre-emptive tactic
Zhao Mu sighed: “Don’t simply discount Zhao Ya as a free for allIn actual fact, she is ent and powerful than anyone Qi Yu only needs to say a wrong sentence and she will blackmail him”
Reaching the inner cha to change
Xiang Shaolong intentionallythese twin beauties that look exactly like each other is no easy feat ”
Zhao Mu’s face showed dile: “Why don’t you say so earlier? Tian Dan tried the with praises Needless to say, I have presented them to him How can I break my promise now?”
Xiang Shaolong’s heart sank to the bottom and his face showed total disappointment
Zhao Mu has regarded hiested: “These is an alternative And success will depend on how important are you to Tian Dan ”
When they returned to the banquet, the courtesans have just finished perfor
Lord Longyang haughtily hit on Xiang Shaolong: “Mister Dong’s luxurious clothes haveat hi to attend to ood his word?”
Everyone witnessed Xiang Shaolong’s embarrassment and felt sorry but hilarious at the same time
Zhao Mu knows that Xiang Shaolong is straight and laughed: “Mister Dong is always running off to the farrab hold of him?”
Tian Dan joined in the laughter Digging Lord Longyang: “If it is only for horses, I have a few vets Of course they are not as good as Brother Dong but we can let them have a try first and see if they can solve the problenized that Tian Dan is jesting with hiave him a look
Tian Bang the scholar approached Xiang Shaolong: “My country has a horse named Playful It runs like the wind and nobody has been able to tame it We have tried both hard and soft tactics but to no avail Since we have the good fortune to meet, I wish to consult Mister”
Once spoken, even Tian Dan furrowed his eyebrows, knowing that he is out to s difficult
How can anyone predict how to ta his eyes on the horse beforehand? But if Xiang Shaolong said he needs to see the horse first, it becoiven and does not add to his reputation
A answered at leisure: “In The Art of Horse Taainst you, but this is a low method used by common folks The best would be to make them view you as equals and treat them with utmost care The wildest horse will start to listen and cooperate”
Mentioning this, he could not help but look opposite to Zhao Ya who is seated between Qi Yu and Han Chuang This beauty that he shared a love-hate relationshi+p is paying attention to hi herself that he had once compared her to a horse (at the banquet where XSL first saw Ji Yanran in Handan), she started to feel uncomfortable and bat him an eye
Tian Dan’s interest is piqued: “Humans are humans Animals are animals How can you treat an animal like a human?”
Xiang Shaolong reasoned: “They are ard their parents as the first being that comes into contact with them If you have any doubts, you can feel free to experiree that I a”
His words carry logic and it has been proven by y
Everyone begin htenment
Han Chuang helped: “No wonder there are stories of babies that have been abandoned in the wild and brought up by wolves They became olves and treated wolves like their birth parents Mister Dong is definitely a first class animal expert! ”
Seeing that everyone nodded in consensus, Li Yuan is still unconvinced and interrupted: “Master Tian’s Playful Jade Horse is no longer a newborn We cannot e have a suitable strategy?”
Everyone in the dining hall, including Tian Dan is well aware of the ani expected tolook bad They look to see how this Horse Fanatic will counter him
Xiang Shaolong leaned forward and deepened his voice Secretively, he announced: “I have a horse-ta it is my hidden weapon and I have never told a second person about it Since today is such a joyous occasion, allow me to showcase my talent and honour Chancellor Tian!”
Everyone unconsciously leaned forward and await his big revelation
Xiang Shaolong gradually started: “It is pretty simple actually but it will not be easy unless you are a horse lover”
Holding the suspense of his audience, everyone’s hearts begin to itch
Knowing that everyone is addicted to his words, he divulges: “It is to sleep with the horse and he will loosen his guard against you and regard you as his own kind”
Initially, everyone is astounded Coic, they cried: “Excellent!”
Xiang Shaolong theory is backed by science He learned from a television documentary about a wild animal ta this technique, they will really accept you one of their faainst you
This is another difference between modern men and ancient men
The twenty-first century is the booe One only needs to sit at hoain access and utilise plenty of resources from all over the world and different periods in history
Ancient men travelled all over the place and relied on precious books written on ba who came from the 21st Century where data is prevalent, he has transformed into a know-it-all
Tian Dan slapped the table and professed his highest regard: “Coh years of hard experience!” Qi Yu added: “Noe all realize why Mister has been crowned the champion of all horse fanatics”
Everyone raised their cups and joined in the toasting
Li Yuan banged into another wall and toned down his hostility He dared not belittle his opponent and start thinking of another scheme