Vol 10 Chapter 4 (1/2)
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Dusk is approaching
A carriage headed out of the residence
Both Wu Guo, asYi, surrounded with a group of guards and Lady Ya’s bodyguards, rode out escorting the carriage
The real Xiang Shaolong and Shan Rou were hiding inside the carriage Both had changed into their water-resistant deer skin cloth, only revealing an opening in the face, fists and feet, looking slightly like the 21st century’s diving suit
The one that Xiang Shaolong wears was originally made for Zhao Zhi by Shan Rou Fortunately, Zhao Zhi’s built tall and big, and deer skin is also flexible so he could still wear it with a little bit of difficulty
Beside their cliht a copper pipe, in case they need to breathe under the water
But until now, Shan Rou was still reluctant to reveal the secret entrance to the resident This left Xiang Shaolong feeling very vexed
Zhao Ya atching Xiang Shaolong’s beautifully shaped body wearing the tight deer skin suit His i with charms Bewitched, she didn’t care that there was other people around She rushed into his e expression
Xiang Shaolong stroked her shoulder with one hand, while opening the other hand wide and said towards Shan Rou, “Sister Rou, why don’t you come and join us?”
Shan Rou glared at hiazed outside
Xiang Shaolong had known from early on that she wouldn’t be submit and be obedient to anyone He leaned towards Zhao Ya’s ear, “Have Ya’er thought about it?”
Zhao Ya knew that he was talking about her leaving Zhao first, in a pleading tone requested, “How about this? How about you leave first then after awhile, I will come out andthat you’ll be safe, Ya’er will be worried sick of you”
Xiang Shaolong frowned, “If your brother suddenly passed away and the power falls onto Eo off you? By that ti It’ll be beyond the reach of my power to help you”
Zhao Ya disdainedly answered, “Her position won’t be stable immediately She won’t have the time to take care of ained her position, she tried to get rid of the royal clan, the nobility and ministers would put a stop to it At that time, if I would like to leave, she would be ! What I’!” After she had spoken these words, she grew silent
Shan Rou didn’t hear it clearly, annoyed, “Zhao Ya, can you please speak louder?”
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Xiang Shaolong ignored her and turned towards Zhao Ya, “What are you afraid of, Ya’er?”
Zhao Ya hugged hihtly, dejected, “I’ive me”
Xiang Shaolong had long been worried over this He tried to console her, “Once we returned to Xianyang, I will help you to speak with Tingfang and Princess Qian They have a big heart They wouldn’t hold a grudge against you Don’t worry about the others! This is what you call atone for a criood deeds!”
At this tie, “Get ready! We’re approaching the Marquis Resident Oh! What a coincidence! Tian Dan’s carriage istowards us”
All conversation stopped inside the carriage Both Xiang and Shan hid in the corner, while Lady Ya lifted up the curtain and looked outside
As Tian Dan’s carriage was slowly approaching, both carriages slowly came to a full stop
The fake Dong Kuang, Wu Guo, whipped his horse, with Teng Yi approached Tian Dan to greet him
Tian Dan stood near the open carriage’s , laughed, “General Dong is so hard working While we are out drinking wine and having fun, you are working non-stop all day all night But there’s a li, please make sure that you don’t exhaust yourself”
Wu Guo i’s voice, blandly smiled, “I was born as a hard worker The busier I am, the more spirited I become Thank you for your concern, Prime Minister Tian” No matter the voice, tone or attitude, all unbelievably resemble him, which makes other people shake their heads at this
Under the bickering light from the lantern, even with Tian Dan’s sharp eyes, there wasn’t any flaw After nodding and slowing and Lady’s expression is very spirited these last few days Can Lady tell me what the secret to this is?”
Everyone was frozen in fear They all knew there was a hiddenbehind this question at Zhao Ya
Zhao Ya, of course, had her oay, grinned, “Zhao Ya won’t let off that easily! Pri me” After she said, she quickly closed the curtain
Tian Dan laughed out loud After greeting both ‘Dong Kuang’ and Teng Yi, he gave order to move out
Both carriages crossed each other
Xiang Shaolong gestured towards Shan Rou
It’s tie
Both of theht to sneak into the Marquis resident through the dense forest in the southwest
Xiang Shaolong didn’t understand what Shan Rou brought inside the gourd up till they’ve arrived on the small river
Shan Rou pulled him to squat doith her, “Any mansion, that has a pond, will always has an entrance and an exit for the water This is Shan Rou’s big secret Last time, this is how I sneaked into the pool inside that traitor’s resident If we’re lucky, it ht to Jade Peach Garden”
After saying this, she looked proudly at Xiang Shaolong
Xiang Shaolong said, “It’s around 100zhang (333m) from here to Marquis Resident, hoe breathe?”
Shan Rou raised an eyebrow at hio in Naturally, there’s a way to breathe What do you think the copper tube is for? Unless it is after a heavy rain, otherwise there is always a sht and the tunnel’s height As long as we breathe from one end of the copper tube and the other reaches out of the water, wouldn’t that solve the problem?”
Xiang Shaolong gasped in ad in excitement Suddenly he reached over and passionately kissed her, the other hand grabbed her waist tightly Shan Rou was caught unaware allowing hi in vain briefly, she kissed hi kneaded her breast shortly before releasing her, “This is my award!”
Shan Rou was blushi+ng till her face and ears are red, afterall she was still young She glared at him and then leapt first into the river
In an instant, both have dived a metre deep and have seen that the tunnel ahead is dark They persisted and swam deeper into the tunnel slowly
Xiang Shaolong was filled with strange feeling
Every tie fros
Just like the light and dark world, both existed together Coht, but they have no idea whatsoever towards this demonic darkness world
This tiht, he can only rely on his tactile sense In this quiet and still tunnel, his senses have grown stronger
This caused people to step with caution, another world filled with danger and excite world
After a short awhile, they both came out of the exit and arrived at the lotus pond at the center of the garden at the back of the resident under the bridge
Within this ringed courtyard, the stars could be seen cascading across the night sky A ht shone down, as the sound of the pond frogs croaking could be heard It was truly an entirely different world
From afar, a pair of sentries strolled towards them As the two peered towards the sentries, two extreht attracted their especial attention
Alarrabbed Shan Rou by the hand and pulled her down into the water
His heart was thu wildly
It seeht cas These enors norht, but had been released early in order to heighten the security of the area
After the sentries passed by the bridge and walked far away, the two lifted their heads up from the water Shan Rou softly said, ”da the land, the only option we have is to slowlyTraveler's Veranda is also protected by two giant hounds, we'll have no choice but to go hoo sleep”
Xiang Shaolong also could not help but feel extreh would be even more of a shame He forcefully roused himself and headed confidently with Shan Rou in the direction of the Jade Peach Garden, as they separately swah the pool
Xiang Shaolong had received strict, intensive underwater training, and agilely glided through the water like a fish Based on the minute eddies and flows of the current, he discovered a place the water flowed out towards As both he and Shan Rou raised their heads up out of the water, they both exultantly said, ”Found it!” But then, both of them silently called out in dismay
Which of the two flowed to the Jade Peach Garden? Or did both flow somewhere else? Neither of the was that both of the secret underwater passages were hidden at the botto spaces whatsoever If one was not able to swile breath, they would suffocate and die What a rotten, unfair death that would be!
Xiang Shaolong was quick-witted Nibbling at Shan Rou's ear, he said, ”Let's each take a separate passage As soon as we figure out where it leaves, both of us need to immediately return No matter what, we can't try to show off”
Agreeing, Shan Rou left
Letting out a deep sigh, Xiang Shaolong dove deep into the water Entering the underwater passageway, he advanced ten feet and discovered that the water inding towards the left He hurriedly retreated back the way he ca backwards Within the narrow corridor, it was very difficult to actually turn around
Shan Rou said, ”I swam at least twenty feet forward The path forward seems to be safe, but we are extremely far from the Jade Peach Garden How can we possibly swi any breaths?”
Xiang Shaolong was already recalling and ave him ”There's yet another pond between this place and the Jade Peach Garden I think the underwater passage would first pass through that pond”