Vol 10 Chapter 3 (1/2)
Book 10 Chapter 3 - Appearing to Both Welcome and Spurn
After sending off Lord Longyang, Xiang Shaolong sent aZhao Mu's recent activities
Pu Bu thought for a while, then responded, ”Recently, he spends very little ti hiuards who have been with him for over ten years”
Xiang Shaolong said, ”How are all of your brothers doing?”
Pu Bu excitedly said, ”They are extre lives up to his words and has not abandoned the was all the more exquisite However, I still do not dare to infor It's always best to be a cautious”
Seeing how prudent the reatly relieved ”Every time Zhao Mu returns to his estate, is there any room in particular he spends most of his time in?”
Pu Bu was slightly stunned Nodding, he said, ”Now that you , I do seem to recall that the past few tio to the Jade Peach Garden at the eastern side of the residence He keeps on walking in circles at the Reclining Traveler's Veranda there, and also ordered uard that place in specific Five sentry posts were set up Master Dong, for you to ask such a question, you must know the reason behind his actions”
Xiang Shaolong resolutely said, ”Let's see how the situation is tonight!”
Pu Bu let out a sigh From within his bosom, he withdrew an overhead o Every single guard post is marked clearly This part here is the Jade Peach Garden The rectangle within the garden is the Reclining Traveler's Veranda Be sure not to go on the roof; there's a hidden sentry there”
Xiang Shaolong sa even the hidden sentry was noted down on theas we can breach the outer barrier, we'll have our opportunity What is this thick line circling around the Reclining Traveler's Veranda?”
Pu Bu said, ”That's a man-made creek that also serves as a natural barrier It definitely isn't easy to get near the Reclining Traveler's Veranda” He explained in detail again
Xiang Shaolong, fearing that his long absence ed him to leave
After sending off Pu Bu, Xiang Shaolong unceasingly analyzed that map, but before he was able to think of any appropriate way by which he could sneak into the estate without attracting any attention at all, in glided in the straight-tempered Ji Yanran
When this great beauty saw him, she appeared less joyful than she had in the past She , ”I'h you demonstrated your prowess, you've aroused the suspicions of all parties The strangest thing of all is, ould you have sent people to secretly watch over Zhao Ya's palace, and why is it that when you pursued Prince Xinling's men, you only used your own subordinates?”
Hearing sowas stunned ”Did you come up with this by yourself, or did you hear it from others?”
Snuggling in his arms, Ji Yanran sorrowfully said, ”If I can think of these questions, can it be that others will not? Fortunately, no matter what theories they coine that you are Xiang Shaolong They only suspect that you, E have so in secret Everyone knows that without Han Chuang providing infor and his men would have been able to sneak into the Zhao palace to commit 's secret manual!”
Xiang Shaolong was stunned speechless Just as he was secretly berating hireater picture, this talented wo ly bad Zhao politics He claiators of the arson, and that you, E, and Zhao Ya have formed an alliance, and that you hope the be proood that he does so That's why I still go to his place often to hear the news”
Xiang Shaolong unhappily said, ”You still meet with him frequently?”
Ji Yanran coquettishly glanced at hiar [getting jealous] You oversensitive rascal! I' all this on your behalf Li Mu has al to make his move?”
Xiang Shaolong explained Zhao Mu's plans to her
Ji Yanran's face beca In a sole to let Han Chuang and Lord Longyang off the hook”
Frowning, Xiang Shaolong said, ”You think Zhao Mu would be willing to offend both the countries of Han and Wei under these circumstances?”
Ji Yanran said, ”Zhao Mu only needs to find an excuse to force the two to remain in Handan By the time Han and Wei find out what happened, months would have passed By that time, they would 'hesitate to s the dishes nearby' If within those first few months, Zhao Mu is able to execute or dismiss Li Mu and Lian Po without bloodshed, and also has both Qi and Chu supporting him, it won't be too hard for him to ascend to the throne!”
Xiang Shaolong hesitated for a long ti a bit frisky with this beautiful wo her entire face to blush red, he said, ”Yanran, will you do as I say?”
Ji Yanran was still 30 clearheaded She sweetly replied, ”As long as you don't intend to force otiable”
Xiang Shaolong said, ”How could I bear to? To the contrary, I intend to fall asleep while holding you each night!”
Ji Yanran doubtingly said, ”Don't you need to accompany your other wives?”
Xiang Shaolong knew that he had just exaggerated too h, ”Can't we just spread a large blanket to cover everybody?”
Ji Yanran glanced at hiether under one big blanket? How could you think of such a thing! I'm not as debauched and depraved as you Oh! What was it exactly that you wanted me to do?”
Growing serious, Xiang Shaolong said, ”How ood are they?”
Ji Yanran said, ”My father and I have, all together, around a hundred fah-class fighters There are no questions at all about their loyalty, especially my own personal men They are all clansmen who fled to Wei with us to avoid disaster Each of them have their own unique skills We even have some expert swordsmiths”
Xiang Shaolong remembered that she was a member of the nobility of the country of Yue, the saht that the beauties of Yue really were quite extraordinary His heart suddenly stirred, he began to attack her with both hands and lips, while saying, ”Regardless of whether or not we succeed in this venture, ill need to leave Zhao I want you to co”
Ji Yanran's violently tre face turned white in the blink of an eye She sat up straight and, ignoring his hands roa across her breasts, resolutely said, ”No! Even if I ao have hadparted”
Xiang Shaolong was greatly moved In a soft voice, he said, ”Your departure will only be a ploy Now that I am the City Coing you back so that you ht secretly aid me The reason I want you to leave is so that you can take away both Zou Yan as well as those tin serving girls of mine to a safe place That way, I can scheme without fear”
Ji Yanran's pretty face returned to its original color Letting out a sigh, she said, ”As you wish!+” Then she mumbled, ”The best excuse is to return to Wei for a funeral By chance, I just received a letter infor me that Ehter, has just passed away due to illness I will use this as an excuse to immediately head back towards Wei two days from now When I reach the boundaries of Wei, I will alter my path towards Han But as far as how to secretly enter Qin and then return to Han, you will have to ements Oh! I'm so happy! Not only would I be able to stay with you day and night, I'll be able to stay with you at all times as one of your 'soldiers'”
After an ardent kiss, they discussed various stratageed her away
When Teng Yi saw hi sent soent business”
Xiang Shaolong secretly pondered hoonderful it would be if he could createHis heart suddenly stirred, he pulled Teng Yi off to one side ”Tonight, I alarize Zhao Mu's mansion At that ti safe and hidden”
Teng Yi frowned ”The oaths of loyalty?”
Xiang Shaolong nodded
Teng Yi was silent for so Shaolong, Zhao Mu s of defenses Must you take this risk?”
Xiang Shaolong smiled wryly ”In order to understand Zhao Mu's plot so as to prevent our boat fro in the sewer, there's no better alternatives”
Teng Yi sighed along with hi themselves as you as Wu Guo That fellow is especially skilled at playing tricks, and is evenothers' voices and intonations With uarantee that no one will be able to tell Hey! Why don't we have young Jing Jun go with you tonight as well!”
Xiang Shaolong said, ”I have received inforhly details Zhao Mu's defenses The fewer people who know about thisfirst We can discuss things ht about the placearden, he became all the more cheerless
Teng Yi, knowing that he had made up his mind, did not speak further
They arrived at Han Chuang's manor The marquis' face was somber as he led thehtly closed door in an inner rooain” Pushi+ng the door open, he walked in
The only person within the hall was E towards the outside the onlyin the rooarden below
The rays of light shi+ning past her from themade this beautiful raceful For afound it difficult to link her to all of her stratagems
The two gingerly walked behind her
Ehtly towards Xiang Shaolong But when her gaze fell upon Han Chuang, she said with a cold hu that affair had been anyone but Minister Dong, you would have exhausted me to death, you rash, impetuous man”
Han Chuang was a person of great personal standing For E to openly rebuke hi made him feel very aard His entire face turned red, but he didn't refute her remarks
Xiang Shaolong soothingly said, ”At least the affair is over with now E, please do not blame the Marquis”
E at Han Chuang for a while, she said, ”There are still repercussions to co the current circumstances, it isn't advisable to have any contact with Prince Xinling And yet, you refused to listen to ”
Han Chuang sighed, ”Elder sister Jing! How else do you want er will be appeased? I, too, didn't expect Yue Xing and his ressive and cause such trouble”
E confused, the beautifulnow trusts Co even rateful to hi in private”
Han Chuang found it appropriate to leave, closing the door as he departed
E At a hand span away, she halted her footsteps In a soft voice, she said, ”Minister Dong, how should I thank you for perfor such a meritorious deed?”
Although he knew very well that she was using her beauty to win him over and that her heart was filled with schemes, when he remembered that she held the lofty position of Empress of Zhao and sa sensual and sexy she was, he couldn't help but feel extremely aroused With a dry throat, he said, ”E me Naturally, I will serve you with all ”
E Shaolong's bosoht, as she said gently, ”The people in this day and age all say one thing and do another People like Minister Dong, who are willing to risk their own lives to carry out their prorateful I will never forget what you have done for uarantee you riches and honor for every day I am in power”