Vol 18 Chapter 9 (1/2)
Book 18 Chapter 09 – Appetizers
After a teasing perfor Ao, wang Wan and Cai Ze led the entire hall in toasting Lu Buwei for his birthday, adding to the lively atmosphere
Following that, Guan Zhongxie, Lu Niang Rong and the other clansuests
As Xiao Pan and Zhu Ji are still around, the thousand strong banquet is still quite noisy and were chatting about the ixie, speculating who the winner will be
Opposite hi hily and put his own cup to his lips He did not drink at all but is just putting on a show Out of a sudden, Wu Tingfang gestured to hi shi+fted nearer to them and asked in a low voice: “What is it?”
Ji Yanran inched closer to him and replied in a deep voice: “Lu Buwei is really despicable Earlier, Meng Tian walked past us and secretly whispered: Qi a all out to kill you tonight If Guan Zhongxie failed to kill you, others will But even I cannot understand why the assassins from Qi?”
It is not unusual for people to a Shaolong is baffled over Lu Buwei’s choice to use Qi assassins
He had wanted to tease Qin Qing who is sitting on the other side but noticed Zhu Ji staring at the sed all his words and returned to his seat, taking the chance to update Teng Yi and Jing Jun about the ambush
Teng Yi coldly snorted and turned around to speak to Jing Shan sitting behind him Within a few ements
The sound of ain Before Lu Buwei can be seen, his delightful laughter can already be heard With Guan Zhongxie and his fa him, he entered the main hall a second tiave hi ovation
Extreht to the centre of the hall When his cup is filled again, he raised his cup towards Zhu Ji and Xiao Pan, bellowing: “Let’s toast Empress and Crown Prince first”
Besides Xiang Shaolong, Wu Yingyuan coldly cursed: “I want to see how long this heartless man can continue like this”
Looking at Xiao Pan, Zhu Ji and Lu Buwei toasting each other, Xiang Shaolong cannot help but feel emotional
This can be considered the peak of Lu Buwei’s glory Later, he will fail to kill hinificant changes will be made to the Qin Court and his authority will be vastly limited Another reason for his decline in influence is the rise of Lao Ai
By now, Lu Buwei’s toasting party has arrived in front of their table Holding a full cup of wine, Guan Zhongxie walked closer and facing Xiang Shaolong, he toasted: “No ht, I a”
Glancing at his for returned the courtesies with a smile
Boththe wine
When everyone has returned to their seats, Lu Buwei stood up again and announced: “The Chancellor of Qi, Tian Dan, has sent me a troupe of circus perfor talent to perforuarantee everyone will be bloay”
The guests were expecting hixie instead Slightly disappointed, their thoughts were interrupted by a circus of over a hundred perforile, earning loud praises and applause from the crowd
Xiang Shaolong and his men were alarmed
The Qi assassinsto these circus performers
Everyone is captivated by their first impression of the circus On the outer circle, there were ten odd strong on the spot In the centre, there is a cheerleader stacking formation of thirty over people Under the leadershi+p of ashow The ht hunks for the base, the next three layers are all 5exy women The Qi lady at the top of the pyramid is as beautiful as a Goddess from heaven She may not be as pretty as Ji Yanran and the others but can be considered the top of her league
The other perfor different kinds of difficult stunts
With the acco of the crowd, the for Four of the hunks rolled out in four different directions while the ladies slide down like cascading water So down, perfor of their bodies Most of their poses are highly seductive and teasing
The prettiest Qi lady somersaulted down and continued to so hiold
In charge of Xiao Pan and Zhu Ji’s safety, Lord Changwen and his Palace Guards are very anxious, eyeing the performers with utmost suspicion They cannot allow anyone with ulterior motives to come too close to the rulers
Xiang Shaolong, Teng Yi and histhe abilities of thesethe ambush later
If not for Meng Tian’s warning, they ht with their pants down and suffer a severe setback
The beauties continued to perfor thunderous applause
After the circus group has left, the various guests are still talking a impression of the ‘soft bone’ beauties
Lu Buwei stood up again and everyone quietened down in anticipation of a good show
Nearly a thousand pairs of eyes are staring at this huge risk-taker
Lu Buwei dryly cough and was about to speak when Lao Ai stood up with a grin Paying his respects to Lu Buwei, Lao Ai suess incorrectly, Pre to announce the duel between Official Xiang and Official Guan”
Lu Buwei chuckled: “Official Lao truly knoell You are absolutely correct May I know if you have anything important to say?”
Lu Buwei’s tone is very sarcastic, secretly warning Lao Ai that he is what he is because of Zhu Ji’s support If not, he’ll be a dead man by now
Even if Lao Ai is unhappy, it did not show on his face He plainly suggested: “Good things come in pairs We should have some appetizers before the main dish Why don’t we have a duel between your family warriors and mine? It can add to the excitement of the main duel What does Premier Mentor think?”
None of the guests expected Lao Ai to abruptly stand out and challenge Lu Buwei The people of Qin love fights and duelling is coan to cheer loudly in support
Xiao Pan saw that Lao Ai spoke up without consulting his opinion first He knows that with Zhu Ji’s support, Lao Ai does not hold hiant than Lu Buwei His an to detest this man even more
Wu Yingyuan whispered to Xiang Shaolong: “Lao Ai wants a piece of the action”
Xiang Shaolong sly
He naturally understood what Wu Yingyuan meant
Since the rise of the warlords in the Zhou Dynasty, it became popular to recruit and house fa talented men to assist oneself, it is also a status symbol
It is also coe each other in friendly competitions
With Zhu Ji’s support, Lao Ai’s influence has been growing exponentially He wanted to use this platforain recognition and fame If his oarrior can defeat Lu Buwei’s warrior, the value of the warrior will go up and it will also look good on hi two birds with one stone
To a certain extent, Lao Ai believes that Guan Zhongxie has a higher chance of winning the duel If he can clock his own victory, even if Guan Zhongxie really defeated Xiang Shaolong, Guan Zhongxie is not the sole winner tonight Lao Ai hi dream of Lu Buwei
Xiang Shaolong scanned the expressions of Lao Ai’s followers and noticed that Ling Qi’s expression is slightly abnormal He immediately knew that this scheme is hatched from his brain and reminded himself to be extra cautious of this man
Lu Buwei chuckled again and seeh Lao Ai’s intention He turned around and bowed to Xiao Pan: “Friendly competitions can add to the excitement and liveliness of the banquet It can also showcase our talents of Qin Will the Crown Prince please approve”
Lao Ai and Zhu Ji’s face lost so that Lu Buwei intentionally asked Xiao Pan for permission because of ill intentions He wanted to increase the discontentment between Zhu Ji, Lao Ai and Xiao Pan He behaves as if he is the only one who respects Xiao Pan
The whole hall quietened down and the thousand pairs of eyes are now staring at this future Qin shi+ Huang
Xiao Pan was s, he faced Lao Ai and asked: “Who is Subject Lao sending out to show his expert sword skills?”
Han Jie stood up and strode towards the centre of the hall Kneeling down, he reported: “I am Han Jie frorant ht”
His words hint of arrogance and he e Lu Buwei lack of consideration for Zhu Ji earlier
For the pastCity and he is aluest is thrilled to see hiht and cheered even louder
Lu Buwei shtly and sat down
Xiao Pan faced Zhu Ji and proposed: “Will Empress please decide”
With his words, everyone becaht is definitely taking place After all, Zhu Ji will not go against the wishes of her favourite subject Lao Ai
As anticipated, Zhu Ji softly consented: “Han Jie is one of the best students of Ji Xia Sword Saint Mister wang You, Cao Quidao Your swordsmanshi+p must be unparallel However, Premier Mentor Residence has no lack of talent Please send your bestus the chance to marvel at his proficiency”
Teng Yi saw that Zhu Ji is obviously supporting Lao Ai and putting Lu Buwei down Even though he has no good feelings for Lu Buwei, he could not help but whispered to Xiang Shaolong: “Hoish I can go up there myself and kick Han Jie that [email protected]/ / turtle’s sorry ss”
A replied: “Second Brother will have your chance Why not use this chance to see ondrous skill this [email protected]/ / turtle has?”
Jing Jun affir out Except for hixie, there is no one who can match the [email protected]/ / turtle’s skills”
Besides the three of the ill be the representative from Lu Buwei’s side
The outcoe Lu Buill have to make a careful choice
True enough, Lu Buwei’s eyes rested on Xu Shang Without prior notice, Xu Shang’s : “Will Preht on your behalf”
Lian Jiao is also considered a hot favourite a the expert swordsmen in Qin He displayed his skills on many occasions and has helped Lu Buon ht, everyone cheered loudly for him
Apparently, Lu Buwei has confidence in hiht Remember, this is a friendly match”
Guan Zhongxie and Xu Shang frowned at the sa their lack of confidence in Lian Jiao
Dru sounded
Everyone knows that a good fight is about to happen