Vol 14 Chapter 4 (2/2)
As he crossed past the wooden defending gates, he noticed a group of fe a closer look, he realised that it is Lu Niang Rong and her female escorts
When Lu Niang Rong saw him, she has a mixed expression on her face She curled up herShaolong
Xiang Shaolong detests her
Knowing that he is poisoned, she did not show the slightest pity Like father, like daughter She is an evil woman just like her father Lu Buwei
Hng!
She will get her just deserts later
The open space in front of theIt appears that Xiao Pan is practicing his archery while Lu Buwei, Xu Xian, Lu Gong, Lord Changping and the other officials are cheering him on
Li Si caught sight of him and moved to welcome him “It is time!” he whispered
Xiang Shaolong knew that Li Si is referring to the blood test Fro is certain that he is worried about the test results If Xiao Pan is Lu Buwei’s son, it would be disastrous
Xiang Shaolong squeezed to where Lu Gong and Xu Xian were standing and took out the special needle while winking at them
Both men started to breathe heavily
Xiao Pan has shot ten arroith four hitting the bull’s eye and the re near the bull’s eyes This has surpassed his usual record and no wonder the officials are so happy for hih to o wild
As wang Ben delivered another arrow to hi the crowd He turned over and raised his bow, exclai happily: “Grand Tutor! My archery skill has improved!”
Xiang Shaolong is certain that he is providing an opportunity for hireeted him and advised: “If Crown Prince uses less of his eyes and more of his hands, your results will improve dramatically”
Xiao Pan was surprised: “Archery is all about eyesight What is the hand used for?”
Everyone including Xiao Pan was puzzled at his words and he became the centre of attention
Standing besides Lu Buwei, Lu Niang Rong and Mo Ao were staring viciously at him
Xiang Shaolong respectfully got Xiao Pan to turn around and while he is turning around, he lightly poked the special needle at his neck As Xiao Pan is exercising, his blood circulation is very strong and the needle was filled immediately
Behind hi but the act was hidden from the eyes of everyone else
Xiao Pan yelped: “Ai!” He went to touch his neck and purposely cried: “There is a mosquito!”
Xiang Shaolong stuffed the needle into Xu Xian’s hands and advised: “The Crown Prince y between the eyes and the hands when shooting an arroever, it is easier to aiet, it informs the heart and the heart will instruct the hand to shoot This is quite cuet, you will not have this issue Look!”
He si needles and shot theet board
nobody expected that he would be shooting flying needles instead of arrows and were stunned The five flying needles hit the target board neatly in a straight row and the centre needle hit the centre of the bull’s eye The distance between each needle is exactly one inch It was a result that even Xiang Shaolong did not anticipate
His flying needles may be famous but no one has actually seen it in action
Witnessing his accuracy on a two hundred feet target board, everyone agrees that he has a frightening and special way of throwing the needles with such deafening results Lu Buwei, Lu Niang Rong and Mo Ao have a horrified expression on their faces
Everyone present clapped and cheered loudly at his excellent display of talent
Lu Buwei and Mo Ao exchanged a s would be dead in a matter of days despite his Godly ability
wang Ben ecstatically wanted to retrieve the flying needles and return the and Xiao Pan stopped hiet board I want to keep this as a souvenir Let the target board stay like that for the next three days”
Xiao Pan was full of admiration: “I finally co needles They were throith the hand rather than with the eyes”
Xiang Shaolong may have been promoted to be the I the post as a Grand Tutor so that he may still impart lessons to Xiao Pan the Crown Prince
Xiang Shaolong secretly assessed Lu Buwei, Mo Ao and Lu Niang Rong’s expressions He noticed that Lu Niang Rong has a lingering fear in her eyes which is probably caused by his excellent shot Frankly speaking, he has no confidence of repeating this feat
During his usual practise, he was using his eyes to aiet Only today did he really use his hands to aiet board
Lu Gong praised: “I a needles skill in the past, the present or in the future”
Lu Buwei laughed: “Rong’er! Now, you have seen Official Xiang’s true abilities”
Lu Niang Rong lowered her face to prevent others fro the dilemma expression on her face Xiao Pan took this chance to invite: “Grand Tutor, please have a chat with me in my tent!”
With Li Si in tow, they walked towards the main royal tent
Before Xiang Shaolong could take a step, Lu Gong whispered: “After you have seen the Crown Prince, co expression
Xiang Shaolong could not understand how heelse to discuss with him With this concern, he proceeded to the hed: “Grand Tutorneedles the way you did”
Li Si praised: “No wonder Official Xiang has always been able to escape precarious situations and live another day to tell the tale These flying needles are virtually undetectable when they are being shot and there is no way to parry them with a sword”
Xiang Shaolong sat down on a thick carpet and bitterly smiled: “The Crown Prince and Official Li need not praise ates of hell That is what I call pure luck”
Under Xiao Pan questioning, Xiang Shaolong revealed everything that has happened last night
When Xiao Pan learned about Lord Gaoling’s rebellion and Lu Buwei’s scherily swore: “These two ?”
Li Si hurriedly assured: “Please do not be angry Official Xiang has plans to counter them”
Xiao Pan looked over to Xiang Shaolong and Xiang Shaolong nodded: “When we know the ti the camp, we can use our army to wipe him out Here, I wished that Crown Prince will lead the ar’s forces and secondly, we can counter Lu Buwei’s schee your authority”
These words are what Xiao Pan wanted to hear This future Qin shi+ Huang loved to affir is so confident, we shall act according to your plans”
Xiang Shaolong explained: “Thisto circumstances I will keep in contact with Official Li When I have gathered the appropriate information, I will report to Crown Prince” He secretly winked at Xiao Pan
Xiao Pan understood hiswill prepare the arly Elated, his face became reddish and he nodded: “We will follow your advice!”
He continued: “Today, Empress told hter to you I thought Lu Buwei has a change of heart but it is all part of a trick Ha! Mo Ao will die an unexplainable death I am so happy”
Li Si and Xiang Shaolong heard his words and knew that he is in great spirits They did not hold back and joined hihter
An attendant ca The threeLao Ai ca: “The Empress wishes to see Crown Prince”
With a scornful look, Xiao Pan replied: “I got it! Please return first I will join you shortly”
When Lao Ai has left the tent, Xiao Pan lowered his voice and asked: “Is Official Xiang ready to hter?”
Xiang Shaolong coldly smiled: “When Lu Buwei saw e But that is his problem!”
Xiao Pan understood hisand nodded: “I knohat to do!” And stood up
Xiang Shaolong and Li Si hurriedly kneeled down in respect
Xiao Pan went forward and helped Xiang Shaolong up, whispering into his ear: “Master, please be careful If anything happens to you, the world will be less”
He turned around and left