Vol 11 Chapter 12 (1/2)
Book 11 Chapter 12 – Win-Win Situation
Xiang Shaolong, Teng Yi, Jing Jun and the Eighteen Guardians ht to the Premier Residence On their way, they ran into another slow e that was escorted by scores of Qin soldiers
Xiang Shaolong was unaware of who is inside the carriage He dare not be rude and rode slowly behind them
The leader of the Qin soldiers in front suddenly ordered the entourage to roup to overtake them
Xiang Shaolong and Teng Yi were surprised to experience such courtesy, However, the carriage blinds are down and they couldn’t see who is inside
Jing Jun knows best Speaking to the Qin soldier at the end of the entourage, he rode up to the City’s nu!”
Xiang Shaolong turned his head and looked back at her carriage He had a wondrous feeling in his heart
Xiang Shaolong wanted to meet Master Tu first and find outto see him but luck was not on his side
Meeting hi, why are you so rash? Before you seek my advice, you proposed Xu Xian the idi0t to be the Left Prerand plan Can’t I even be away for a while without things screwing up?”
Xiang Shaolong had guessed that he could not deny this fact With a ready answer, he smiled: “His Majesty wanted to pick someone on the spot and we are not sure when Preestion issome poith the Qin population, it shows that you are broad-rabber In this way, no one will dare to bad mouth you in the Qin court”
Lu Buas taken aback His sharp eyes shi+ning, he scrutinized hi: “Is this the same reason why you rejected the post?”
Xiang Shaolong knew that he is slightly convinced and hurriedly nodded: “Prelory?”
Lu Buwei stared at the ceiling beams in his house and seehters and the youngest one is na I shall now marry her to you as a form of replacement to Princess Qian”
Right now, Xiang Shaolong is faced with the most difficult decision of his life
If he agreed, Lu Buill regard him as family He can then easily help Xiao Pan ascend the throne and be the new King of Qin Then he will turn the tables and kill this traitor The Wu family will be safe as well
But if he consented, he will have to betray his conscience and serve this traitor In addition, accepting this Lu Niang Rong will be unfair to Ji Yanran and the other wives
Lu Buwei is thethese tiain unless he is sure that he will gain more at the end of the day
He has eli is the favourite of King Zhuangxiang and Empress Ji and cannot be killed The best way is to absorb hi hiy indeed!
Xiang Shaolong gritted his teeth and kneeled down, speaking with resolution: “Pre’s heart is dead and does not wish to be involved in any relationshi+p, causing a lifetime of unhappiness to Miss Lu”
Lu Buas incensed As he was about to force hi was heard on the door A fa: “Pre has led the combined arh our fortifications on the east of the river General Meng has been defeated at Hangu Pass The co outside the pass”
These words strike the their topic, they faced each other in confusion
Lu Buwei ju at once”
Watching his back, Xiang Shaolong remembered Ji Yanran’s prophecy and cannot believe that it is really happening It has indirectly helped him to avoid an open conflict with Lu Buwei
Xiang Shaolong and Teng Yi left the Premier residence In this turbulent period, they dare not leave and returned to the Wu family residence There, they will receive the latest news
Thewelcoe expression on his face, he infor for you He claims to be well-acquainted with you It is funny hoould know that you will be co today”
Xiang Shaolong was alaruest room
The guest wore a ba the door, he sat upright and has a mysterious aura around him
Xiang Shaolong found his back fanise who it may be
The guest heard footsteps but still did not turn back
Xiang Shaolong sat down opposite him and noticed that his cheeks is covered with a nice beard but he cannot see the eyes underneath the bamboo hat
Just as he was about to ask, the strange man slowly remove his hat
Xiang Shaolong was bloay “My Lord!” he exclaimed
Lord Longyang’s pretty face may have been hidden by the beard and his eyelashes have beconize those seductive eyes anywhere
After they exchanged glances, Lord Longyang s is truly a passionate et his friends”
Xiang Shaolong laughed bitterly: “In the end, I still cannot deceive you”
Lord Longyang explained: “Dong Horse Fanatic will not die so easily and Xiang Shaolong will not return to Xianyang City without co his mission I even sent so Horse Fanatic’s family has just been wiped out by barbarians Other peopleHorse Fanatic is dead while the fake Dong Horse Fanatic is having a great ti City Otherwise, Zhao Zhi will not co City”
Xiang Shaolong guessed that he could no longer deceive hi has just defeated the Qin arerous to come all the way here?”
Lord Longyang replied: “Of course I know I am here precisely because the Qin army is defeated”
Xiang Shaolong sighed: “Is Lady Ya doing well?”
Lord Longyang sle froive this to you, showing that her love for you will never change The love will be external like jade Due to circumstances and not to put you in a difficult position, she did not look for you in Xianyang City She hope you will understand her difficulties”
Xiang Shaolong held the bangle tightly in his hand and was grieved After a while, he asked in a deep voice: “What can I do for you?”
Lord Longyang sighed: “It is all because of our Prince Zhen that was held hostage here in Xianyang City With the defeat of the Qin are My King dotes on this son and even I have to risk my life to save him”
Xiang Shaolong was reive up an ie in the winning state Qin has been victorious anda headache co to help him?”
Lord Longyang pleaded: “King Zhuangxiang and Lu Buwei regard Brother Xiang highly If Brother Xiang can put in a few good words, you can keep Prince Zhen alive”
Xiang Shaolong concluded: “Lord can put your mind at ease Based on our friendshi+p, I will do whatever I can”
Despite his pro more and more vicious and had no idea how to help him
Lord Longyang was delighted and was about to give his thanks when Tao Fang ca to the palace”
Xiang Shaolong stood up and advised: “Brother Long, please stay here and wait for my news”
Instructing Tao Fang to take good care of his guest, he rode furiously to the palace
For the first tiuards, An Gu escorted hiht to a Command Centre in the back palace An Gu was extre to curry favour with him
An Gu is tall, handsoe of twenty five, he is of royal blood despite not sharing the sauards is normally related to the royal family to ensure their loyalty Even with Lu Buwei’s e this syste will be in his hands
An Gu see When they cross the big courtyard between the palaces, he whispered: “We, the palace guards, are pleased that Grand Tutor Xiang pro was finally enlightened on why he is receiving special treatment
Xu Xian is a talentedsupporting him, he naturally won the respect of the military
As they walked down the long corridor, the palace guards saluted the felt extreious For a moment, he was intoxicated in all the attention
An Gu delivered hiuards pushed open the giant door and he entered alone
The reat shock
King Zhuangxiang was seated his dragon throne on a raised platfor officials
On the right is Right Premier Lu Buwei and on the left is Left Pre, Lord Guanzhong Cai Ze and General Du Bi These are theJian These threeofficials and so must be the other five that he hasn’t met before
(wang Ling - In Jean’s translation it ang He Must be a typo In the later chapters, Meng Tian’s na Tin too I will stick to wang Ling)
Xiang Shaolong paid his respects to the King and officials
King Zhuangxiang was glad to see hi, please rise!”
When Xiang Shaolong got up, Lu Buwei quickly introduced hi the chance to illustrate their close relationshi+p
A and Du Bi are importantJian and Xu Xian Cai Ze is the Right Pre froht after
One of the newcoer-Generals besides wang Jian and Xu Xian He was stocky and around the age of fifty He has a long beard, thick eyebrows, glittering eyes and a tough built When he saw Xiang Shaolong, he scrutinised him in an unfriendly manner
The other four , Lord Yunyang Ying Ao and Lord Yiqu Ying Lou The last twoand are feudal lords
Everyone has a wooden expression on their face andcoldly Even Xu Xian who ought to be grateful is of no exception Only Cai Ze and wang Wan are more courteous
This eathered all the i Shaolong can guess how serious the situation is
Qin’s biggest fear is the unity of the six states With only the ar has defeated the Qin army It shows that the Qin’s fear is not without reason
Xiang Shaolong naturally knehere he should stand Moving to Lu Buwei’s row, he copied the officials’ posture and clasped his hands in front of him
King Zhuangxiang was as co knohy I have suently?”
Xiang Shaolong could sense trouble co
Thison for at least four hours and a solution should have been found To suainst Prince Xinling’s forces