Vol 8 Chapter 8 (2/2)
Tian Zhen and Tian Feng e up the wine cups
After the twins retreated, Zhao Mu winked at Xiang Shaolong and faced Tian Dan s not only hit it off well but shared the sa realised that they belonged to Chancellor Tian ”
Xiang Shaolong cackling interrupted: “Beauty going to the Ruler, I only offer congratulations and not a hint of jealousy”
Zhao Mu is pleased with his words and silently praised his timely interruption Now it is up to Tian Dan to see if he is willing to let go of the twins
Tian Dan is no co has such interests, I will transfer both of thecompanions”
Such acts of generosity are co officials and come as surprise to no one
Xiang Shaolong purposely rejected his proposal but Tian Dan will not hear the end of it With great relief, he gave his utmost thanks
Zhao Mu intentionally showed goodwill to Xiang Shaolong He suirls and instructed: “Fro instead of Chancellor Tian as gifts Perforence and perfect obedience”
Both girls were initially shocked
Tian Zhen is slee, she kneeled and gave her thanks
Tian Feng perfor pink, she stole a look at her new master and kneeled down
Zhao Mu ordered sis now and wait for Master Dong to bring you home”
Zhao Queen sniggered: “With these pair of jade-liked et to sleep with the horses”
Xiang Shaolong had hugged her one Sensing the emotions in her words, his heart stirred
Keeping quiet all this while, Guo Xiu’er gazed at Xiang Shaolong with her appealing eyes and asked: “Has Mister Dong really accompanied horses to sleep?”
Xiang Shaolong detected the innocence in her tone and replied war with horses since I was seven We did not sleep in the stable but in my bedroom”
Everyone was greatly auffaws
Li Yuan sed: “I want to speak up for Lord Longyang After the sword duel, Talented Lady Ji needed help with her horse and Brother Dong went to her assistance i received inferior treatment?”
This incident is new to Tian Dan and he raised his concentration
Lord Longyang could not hide his bitterness and shot Xiang Shaolong a look,all his hairs stand up
Xiang Shaolong released a heavy sigh and apologised: “Imperial Uncle is correct I should not have left that day Talented Lady Ji got reatly I dare not face her in the future”
Everyone knows of Ji Yanran’s characteristics Notwithstanding those who still bear grudges against him, most of those present have reduced their jealousy towards him
This Dong Horse Fanatic is strikingly charrab the centre of attraction Luckily he is a boor or he may even entice Ji Yanran
Accepting his autoreatly reduced his enmity and toasted him sincerely for the first time
The atmosphere is back in harmony
Only Zhao Ya still subtlety suspects that things are not so simple between him and Ji Yanran
Those present at the banquet consists of powerful representatives from Qi, Chu, Han, Zhao, Wei and Eastern Zhou (Yan?) The conversation topics naturally drifted to the common enemy Qin
Ji Zhong analysed the Qin situation and explained: “We have allied on several occasions but still failed to defeat them The main rationale is that Qin has used the terrain well and constructed crucial Passes They have Han Gu Pass, Hu Lao Pass, Yao Sai Pass in the east and Wu Pass in the southeast As long as we can break through one of them and continue to advance, what further resistance does the Qin have?”
During the Spring-Autuht on plain land After war developed into infantry (foot soldiers) and cavalry (on horseback), the Passes become even more important They play a life-death role in the fate of Qin
Ji Zhong appears to be highlighting the Qin’s prowess but is actually identifying the strongest and potentially weakest point
In thisthe chance to unite everyone and destroy Qin
Tian Dan sly retort: “A country’s size, ruler, economy and army cannot be discussed separately Infront but is weak internally After Bai Qi’s death, there is no strong general in Qin Lu Buwei is ood ter as this person is the Prime Minister, the Qin people are disunited If we raise a caression will unite the Qin people and turn the tables against us Does anyone see my point of view?”
Ji Zhong is dumbstruck and his face darkened
Guo Zhong asked: “So I assureement?”
The hope of this agree in Zhao If it fails, he will have to relocate somewhere else
Although Xiang Shaolong highly regarded his insight, he sighed inwardly that no matter how brilliant one is, he can never foretell whathas only threetakes his place on the throne, there will be no one under the sky who can hold a candle to him
Tian Dan gently replied: “Of course not The agreeies and reat detail Otherwise, I would not havejourney here”
When he speaks, his words carry a natural intimidation and nobody dared to rebut hi put down further
Lord Longyang shrieked in a high pitch voice: “Chancellor Tian is so familiar with the Qin’s activity; can you update us on what has occurred to Xiang Shaolong? Many of us here are interested to know if any calamity has befallen him”
Xiang Shaolong was shaken Since his return to Handan, his naht out as a topic for discussion
Zhao Mu’s eyes shone fiercely when he heard his name
Zhao Ya turned a shade paler but exhibits a keen curiosity
Zhao Queen’s eyes lit up and increased her concentration
Qi Yu gave a cold snort as he hated Xiang Shaolong to the bone
Masking his thoughts well, Tian Dan happily said: “Xiang Shaolong is not a sies to come out tops every tirave after being tricked by him The rest of his story is well-known to the rest of you ”
Wuji is Prince Xinling’s real name
Han Chuang peeped at the dazed Zhao Ya besides hian to feel jealous Unsatisfied he cried: “Is Chancellor Tian exaggerating? I think this creep is probably just lucky he got away!”
(Note: Zhao Ya helped XSL in stealing the Lu GongProbably revival of sweet memories of their adventures)
Tian Dan affirht and win every single battle I hate hi had barely reached Qin but his acco and all ainst Qin’s nue, Xiang Shaolong untiringly deflected his enemy’s arrows His arrows are shot frouess he is giving way in order to preserve the dignity of theiained a lot of prestige froer ings Given time, he will control the entire Qin Court”
Ji Zhong sly: “Froe of people anted him dead”
Tian Dan laughed coldly: “If Xiang Shaolong is an easy target, he would have died numerous tireat blow and even lost a fewEven the Qintheir opinion about hi to win him over to their side”
Guo Zhong revealed an envious expression on his face but he could not say anything
Listening, Xiang Shaolong could feel his entire body turning cold Tian Dan would not be so foolish to divulge all his infored, his facts are accurate as if he had been there to witness the event himself Thisyour ene yourself and never belittle your enemy, are the ways of the Victorious!
Zhao Mu otten the news of his arrival frohed coquettishly: “I don’t believe he cannot be defeated, he does not have three heads and six arlance at Zhao Ya
Zhao Ya turned a shade of anger
Froirls are having soreement
Qi Yu started: “Of course we have a plan to fix him Chancellor Tian ”
Tian Dan htened into silence
Everyone was staring at Tian Dan and knew that he had a good plan to deal with Xiang Shaolong
Tian Dan declared: “Everyone has a weakness Xiang Shaolong’s weakness is he placed too much importance on relationshi+ps and is too soft This will be the cause of his downfall”
Guo Xiu’er’s eyes turned confused Thinking to herself, this is a strength; when has it become a weakness?
Thinking that Xiang Shaolong is on his way to Handan City, Zhao Ya began to feel anxious and looked at Dong Horse Fanatic pleadingly
Xiang Shaolong is both edgy and a hard on how to deal with him, he felt distasteful and funny and the same time Fortunately, no one noticed him
The banquet is concluding and Tian Dan left first with Zhao Queen and Ji Zhong Before he went, he bid his fond farewell to Xiang Shaolong reluctantly and promised to meet up in near future Under the heavy protection of his personal guard, he boarded his carriage and rode off
Zhao Mu has wanted Xiang Shaolong to stay and chat but he was hauests He also feared that Zhao Ya would see through their relationshi+p Helpless, he re in the horse carriage The journey may take sooods”
All the guys who heard hih out loud
Li Yuan had wanted to acco her coldness and invited by Guo Zhong to share his carriage, he departed unwillingly
Lord Longyang saw thee and joked: “Seems like the Guo Family will soon have an Imperial Uncle son-in-law”
As his carriage went past Xiang Shaolong, he batted an eyelid and hie but Mister Dong had female companions Why not I visit Mister tomorrow?”
Han Chuang looked elsewhere, reluctant to witness Xiang Shaolong’s distress
Xiang Shaolong exclaimed: “So sorry I still have to work at the farm tomorrow!”
Lord Longyang added with pleasure “Even better I’m sick of the city and would love to wander around I will look for you at dawn”
Not waiting for his reply, he rode off
Xiang Shaolong could feel all his goose bu and stood there in a daze
Zhao Mu patted his shoulder and recommended: “Want me to teach you a few tricks to take care of him?”
Xiang Shaolong sourly reassured: “Thanks for Marquis concern But I’ll be fine”
Zhao Mu and Han Chuang grinned
The quiet and flustered Zhao Ya softly invited: “Marquis Han, please proceed hoive a further explanation
Seeing her icy de lost half his enthusias hatred and yet powerless, he left with disappointment
Leaving only Zhao Mu, Zhao Ya and Xiang Shaolong, the at
Xiang Shaolong knew in his heart that Princess Zhao Ya was frustrated by the updates of hiet the matter off her chest On the sa with his plan to prevent hiress in his residence, he dare not invite her home and create more complications
In addition, he has vowed to visit Ji Yanran and could not have Zhao Ya over The worst issue is Lord Longyang’s visit tomorrow Even if he is made of iron, he cannot satisfy so many people
Though he sympathises with Zhao Ya’s condition, he can only offer: “It’s late! Let e”
Zhao Ya looked at hiree On her own, she stepped ahead to her own convoy of servants and horse carriage
Xiang Shaolong rushed to her side but Zhao Ya boarded straight into her booth and did not say a single word
Xiang Shaolong is afraid of Zhao Mu holding hioodbye to hi into the wonderful and lively paradise created by the Tian sisters