Vol 12 Chapter 4 (2/2)
Tao Fang suggested: “Shaolong shouldCity Empress Ji has tried to su that you are unwell I don’t think it is good to ignore her too many times”
Xiang Shaolong brightened up and resolved: “I will return to Xianyang City tomorrow”
Everyone cheered
Xiang Shaolong was daydrea Empress Ji
Now that King Zhuangxiang is dead and if Zhu Ji wanted to get close to him, what shall he do?
He has the deepest respect for King Zhuangxiang and should not be getting close to his
This is so unacceptable
Back at the Hidden Dragon Abode, Ji Yanran is chatting with Wu Tingfang in private Wu Tingfang is still sick and bedridden
With his own brother executed according to the family rules, this beauty’s face is dead white and she is so thin until her cheeks have sunk into her face Xiang Shaolong was grieved
Ji Yanran saw hifang!” Winking at him, she left the bedroom
Xiang Shaolong understood that Tingfang hates her own brother for betraying the fa e her mentally, she fell sick
Sighing to hihtly caressed her shoulder He noticed a bowl in her hand that is still full of ain?”
Wu Tingfang’s eyes reddened and she lowered her head, sobbing silently
No one knows her spoilt te Once she throws a tantru down to her ear, he whispered: “You are angry at father; but the real culprit is Lu Buwei Everybody else is innocent If you take it personally, not only will you remain sick, your mum will also be in bad health Your father and I will be anxious about the two of you and cannot focus on fighting our real enemies Do you understand?”
Wu Tingfang thought about it and nodded her head obediently
Xiang Shaolong wiped away her tears and took this chance to feed her the bowl of et well soon and visit your mum”
Wu Tingfang protested: “The medicine is very bitter!”
Xiang Shaolong kissed her face and covered her with a blanket He waited until she fell asleep and returned to the hall
Zhao Zhi, Ji Yanran and the Tian sisters are playing with baby Bao’er If Wu Tingfang is there as well, it would be perfect
He received Bao’er from Ji Yanran and watched the sweet s will
Lu Buwei can harm him and he can harm Lu Buwei as well
The first man he must kill is not Lu Buwei but the devious and clever Mo Ao
For every day he lives, one day, he will co’s life
Wu Tingfang’s health ih to leave her bed and visit her mother
She has become a quieter person and does not like to talk much orwith never-seen-before deter’s words have untied the knot in her heart,her shi+ft her hatred to Lu Buwei
Now that she has recovered, Xiang Shaolong could finally put hisJun, they left for Xianyang City
The Eighteen Guardians have been increased to Eighty Guardians, increasing their ht
With everyone alert and travelling non-stop, they reached Xianyang City within a day
Xiang Shaolong entered the palace and sought an audience with E Xiao Pan
Zhu Ji has lost considerable weight but Xiao Pan is looking great and energetic, contrasting theclothes that don him
They were overjoyed to see hiht to the point: “Shaolong, what’s up with you? Out of the blue, you slipped back to the farm and I cannot even find someone to talk to”
Xiang Shaolong was secretly stunned With her husband dead, Zhu Ji is like a phoenix that has been set free Nothing can hold her down anymore He paid his obeisance to them, took his seat and answered: “Please excuse me, Empress I have my own troubles as well”
Xiao Pan lowered his head, understanding what he meant
Zhu Ji demanded: “Tell me about it or I will not let you leave”
From her tone, she did not treat him like a subordinate but as a friend
Xiao Pan interceded: “Mother, please spare Grand Tutor Xiang If he can say it, he would have done so”
Zhu Ji exclaiainst me?”
Xiao Pan winked war: “I take ood chat with Grand Tutor Xiang!”
Looking at hi alest fear now is to be alone with Zhu Ji
When they were alone, Zhu Ji becahed: “Is there some differences between you and Buwei?”
Xiang Shaolong kept quiet
Zhu Ji scrutinized him for a while and slowly revealed: “When you returned from your last s and seemed to have become a different person Buwei has a funny look in his eyes when he looks at you I know him too well To achieve success, he will resort to all ? He told ht I am with another man ”
She suddenly asked: “Will Shaolong blaood and evil?”
Only Xiang Shaolong will understand these words
Zhu Ji, Xiao Pan and Lu Buwei’s fate are intertwined together
Lu Buwei need Zhu Ji and Xiao Pan to continue his hold of power and run the country legitie the opposing court officials
With rumours that Xiao Pan is Lu Buwei’s son and if Zhu Ji elier Without Lu Buwei, before Xiao Pan can be crowned King, they may be toppled down already
Xiang Shaolong bowed: “How can I blame Empress?”
With an agonized smile, Zhu Ji softly reminded: “Remember the day e left the Wu Family Fortress in Handan City? I pro as I aottencan rest easy”
Xiang Shaolong was touched that Zhu Ji remembered her promise in times like this and was lost for words
Zhu Ji brightened up and added: “Two days ago, Xu Xian, Lu Gong and wang Ling proposed that you be pro ten thousand cavalry and securing the safety of Xianyang City Lu Buwei objected strongly to their proposal I did not knoould you feel and did not insist I am surprised that the three ! Youand I need you by our side!”
Xiang Shaolong was stunned Does Xu Xian and the rest know that he is opposing Lu Buwei?
Zhu Ji wailed: “You! Aren’t you concerned about the Wu family’s safety?”
Xiang Shaolong knehat she meant
If she must choose between Lu Buwei and himself, she will choose him
If he can replace Lu Buwei and protect her and Xiao Pan, then Lu Buill be unnecessary
Hatefully, he knew that Lu Buill not be easily toppled It is all recorded in history
He nodded his head vigorously: “Thanks for Empress’s concern!”
Zhu Ji’s face reddened and she lowered her head, co as you do not treat me like an outsider, I will be satisfied”
Xiang Shaolong bitterly smiled: “I have never considered you as an outsider But the King has treated me well, how can I Ai!”
Zhu Ji’s eyes shone with anger, sighing: “How can I forget his love too? Shaolong spoke to hiuess what it is But please do not tellcan take pity on me and my unfavourable circumstances”
Xiang Shaolong discovers that Zhu Ji is cleverer than he expected Ree fate and warn her beforehand The attendant at the gate suddenly reports: “Right Premier Lu Buwei is here to seek an audience with Empress”
Xiang Shaolong wished he could disappear into thin air Of all people, he has to run into his arch enemy today