Vol 13 Chapter 9 (1/2)
Book 13 Chapter 09 – Hatred Froe Rejection
When he woke up the next reatly reduced and the swelling has subsided
Xiang Shaolong was full of praise for Teng Yi’s herbal concoction Teng Yi warned: “For the next two days, you must not exert yourself If the wound reopens, you will take a longer time to heal”
Xiang Shaolong was inspired: “I have the best excuse against Mo Ao and Guan Zhongxie’s assassination plan I will not participate in the hunting fair due to , every one of you is way better than me”
Teng Yi smiled: “But many people will be disappointed”
He added: “There arehas produced a foldable crossbow according to your suggestion that can be easily hidden inside our clothes He will need another ten days to complete the prototype”
Xiang Shaolong was overjoyed The foldable crossbow is as powerful as an ordinary one except that it can be concealed This is one of his inspirations froe as ahard, he is able to increase the prowess of his elite forces by another notch
While he was having breakfast, Lu Buwei sent someone to summon him
Xiang Shaolong was ree proposal and could feel a giant headache co Without a choice, he made his way to the Premier Residence
At the door of the Prexie who politely paid his respects and s for a drink but was too busy ork I am so fortunate to run into you today Since we have ether later? We can invite the two brothers Lord Changping and Lord Changwen and have a good tiether”
Due to their co found it hard to decline and agreed He pretended to apologise: “Because of Lu Xiong, I caused Official Guan to be demoted by one rank I”
Guan Zhongxie laughed loudly and pulled hi need not be bothered about this Lu Xiong deserves this punishment and no one else is to be blamed In fact, he is to be blamed for my demotion instead of you”
Xiang Shaolong’s heart became icy cold This man is extremely crafty and even he cannot help but be alarmed
After fixing a ti went ahead to see Lu Buwei in the study room
Lu Buwei is having his breakfast and invited Xiang Shaolong to join him In a serious tone, he questioned: “I heard fro was assassinated outside the City yesterday evening and was even injured What is going on and do you knoho did it?”
Xiang Shaolong replied: “They are all masked men but unless I am mistaken, one of them is Tian Dan’s General Dan Chu”
Lu Buwei’s face changed colour and pretended to eat his food to hide his emotions
Xiang Shaolong can understand the reason for his reaction If Tian Dan had succeeded, Lu Buill be the ainst Lu Buwei
Xiang Shaolong frankly state: “Tian Dan already knew that I a Horse Fanatic He has captured a friend of mine and wanted to blackmail me Luckily, I could tell that my friend has been killed already and I threatened to kill hie Thus, he wanted to kill me first”
Lu Buas silent for some time He finally replied: “I wonder how did he find such a perfect opportunity to attack you Just like that stupid Lu Xiong, he es and was dissatisfied with you Luckily, I was the one who sent you back and had no time to instruct my men to assassinate you Otherwise, I will be a key suspect too”
Xiang Shaolong was full of admiration at Lu Buwei’s demeanour and persuasive skills It is no surprise soto work for him or ith him For example, the words he mentioned earlier are full of intimacy and sincerity
Xiang Shaolong divulged: “In Handan City, Tian Dan did hint toCity and he is confident of dealing withto you but one of the six officials at theyesterday”
Lu Buwei nodded: “Lu Gong, Xu Xian, wang He and Meng Ao are above suspicion The re Wan Cai Ze is more suspicious as I was the one who took over his Pre! How dare he pretend to be loyal to et rid of him!”
Xiang Shaolong was shocked: “I think you should investigate further!”
Lu Buwei coldly s Yes! Have you ?”
Xiang Shaolong recalled the saying ‘A true man must be ruthless’ and hardened his heart: “Prenize it? This matter”
He was interrupted by a shrill voice outside the : “Hold it!”
Bothcame in dressed in fiery red She faced Lu Buwei first and infor in their duty It was me who told them to keep quiet about my presence”
Xiang Shaolong hurriedly stood up and paid his respects
Lu Buwei frowned: “Co a secret discussion How can Rong’er eavesdrop on us?”
Lu Niang Rong stood proudly before the as it concerns ht to know In Qin, do as the Qin people do The Qin has a custoht Preht too Am I mistaken?”
Lu Buwei and Xiang Shaolong glanced and each other, not knowing how to deal with this stubborn girl
Lu Niang Rong’s gaze fell on Xiang Shaolong’s face Showing displeasure, she arrogantly proclaimed: “To marry me, you must first defeat me in all areas After that, you will be qualified to be ONE of the e”
Irritated, Lu Buwei hissed: “Rong’er!”
Lu Niang Rong stomped her feet and whined: “Father! Do you really love me?”
Lu Buwei shrugged his shoulders to Xiang Shaolong, showing that he is powerless too and softly advised: “Xiang Shaolong is unparalleled in his character and swordsmanshi+p Of course Father loves you”
Xiang Shaolong is greatly ae so that he can live past the hunting fair and Lu Buill not suspect hihter of Lu Buwei is eavesdropping on the his wish indirectly
Lu Niang Rong sauntered to the front of Xiang Shaolong and raised her attractive face, assessing him She insisted: “I didn’t say I do not like him! But there is someone who is better than him Unless he can prove that he is better than this man, I will never choose him to be my husband”
She was facing Xiang Shaolong but her words are directed at her father Her attitude is a revengeful one, as if she is insulting Xiang Shaolong in return for rejecting her hand in e earlier
Shebut because Lu Buwei is his sworn enes for her He sentleman Third Mistress is attracted to?”
Lu Niang Rong’s lips curled up and shot hi: “It is none of your business Let’s see how you fare at the hunting fair!”
Xiang Shaolong bitterly smiled at Lu Buwei: “I am afraid Miss will be disappointed”
Lu Buwei frowned: “Rong’er, watch your words Shaolong has just been a was injured Tomorrow”
Lu Niang Rong was annoyed: “He cannot even protect himself and how can he qualify to be e anymore I will rather die than to marry him”
With a loud Humph, she left quickly
Xiang Shaolong was secretly overjoyed but pretended to be dejected
Lu Buwei sat down and sighed: “I have spoilt her Shaolong need not worry about it I will speak to her over the next few days”
Xiang Shaolong hurriedly replied: “As you decide!” In his xie know about this so that Lu Niang Rong will not ‘change her , Lu Buill be unable to proceed with this e proposal anymore
Lu Buwei thought for so really want to kill Tian Dan?”
Xiang Shaolong bitterly sry and not thinking clearly when I said that After I left, I realised that I have been too reckless”
Lu Buwei nodded his head and began to think again When he wanted to say so, an attendant reported that Li Yuan is here with an urgent matter
Lu Buas taken by surprise and stood up: “Let me think about this further and we shall discuss more in the future Let me first see what Li Yuan is up to”
Xiang Shaolong almost could not hide his happiness and stood up
Li Yuan has been tricked
Leaving the Preht to the palace and seek an audience with the Crown Prince Xiao Pan received him in the hall of his bedroom
The palace girls serving hier than him
After they got seated, Xiao Pan noticed hiirls and sin beauties presented to ive you some of them”
Xiang Shaolong re Lady Ni’semotional He shook his head: “Crown Prince is e your health”
Xiao Pan replied with deterestured and disirls and intimately revealed: “Since Mother was [eic death, I have sworn to focus all eance and will not waste any of my precious time on women”
Xiang Shaolong thought that this must be one of the reasons why Xiao Pan can unite the world in the future The other princes of the six states are all indulging in wine and women Only with his Mother’s death can Xiao Pan focus absolutely on his revenge and ignored all the beautiful women beside him
He nodded: “Women can help to balance your physical andas it is kept in control Xiao Pan added: “You are right Grand Tutor Qin gave me the same advice too”