Vol 19 Chapter 1 (2/2)
Only then did Du Bi slowly regain his forer spoke
Naturally, Xiao Pan didn't feel any particular good will towards Du Bi or Pu Juan But at this point in tion to appear and for his own footing to be solidified before he could ainst Du Bi and Pu Juan
Otherwise, if he tried to take on too much, Lu Buould seize the opportunity to increase his oer andchaos In that case, the losses would be greater than the potential gains
Thewere primarily based upon popular discontent and the instability of the three eastern prefectures If they also colluded with the country of Zhao, they would be very difficult to deal with
Lu Buwei seized the chance to speak ”For such a group of people to enter the city to cause trouble, there clearlythem for them to pass the city walls Thus, the question we should be asking is not who to assign blame to, but rather, who the 's atte party So for hiiven orders to investigate this affair Do you have a report for us?” This technique of 'defending while attacking' really was formidable The focus of attention was suddenly thrust upon Great General Xiang
Xiang Shaolong was secretly furious that he hadn't been able to seize that soft-boned beauty froht If he had, he would be able to produce her and see how Lu Buould handle the situation Just as he planned to speak, Xiao Pan calating the h, he aylaid and pursued, causing hi this matter and should have results soon”
In saying so, Xiao Pan was resting that entire affair on his own person Lu Buwei could only aardly s else to say
The atmosphere suddenly became extremely aard
If anyone else were to continue pursuing this n bla Lu Buwei
Although Xiang Shaolong and Lu Buere clearly on opposite, irreconcilable sides, he did not want to push the situation too far here
Zhu Ji, who had been silent up to now, said in a soft voice, ”Since the Pren blame over thisthe city's defenses is an i matter I fear that Official Guan will not be able to handle this weighty responsibility by himself The position of assistant Infantry Coer be left empty Inner Custodian, you should be more familiar with city defense than any others, due to your rank Do you have any suggestions as to who should fill this position?” Xiao Pan, Xiang Shaolong, Lord Changping, and even Lu Buwei all silently cried out in alarm For Zhu Ji to openly ask Lao Ai his opinion on who to appoint, wasn't this clearly inviting hixie's authority? Since Zhu Ji spoke so openly, not even Xiao Pan or Lu Buwei could openly countermand her
Lao Ai really did do as everyone expected He leisurely said, ”This huuest named Han Jie Before he came here, he participated in the defense of the capital of Yan He is a rare talent When it co an assistant Infantry Commander, he really would be the best choice”
Zhu Ji said, ”Your suggestion is very hts If none of the ministers present have any objections, then let it be so”
Lu Buwei said in a deep voice, ”Right now, the Imperial Cavalry have three assistant Commanders We should also add yet another assistant Infantry Co with Han Jie,his duties This old cai With his assistance, nothing else will go wrong”
Xiang Shaolong, Xiao Pan, Li Si, and Lord Changping's faces all dropped None of thee
It was a good thing that the palace guard commander was, by tradition, a member of the royal family Else, Lu Buwei and Lao Ai would probably try to divide that post up as well
wang Wen, Cai Ze, and Meng Ao immediately voiced their approval
Since Lao Ai had already recommended Han Jie, it was now difficult for hiestion
Xiang Shaolong and the others could no longer reco Tian If they did so, they would arouse Lu Buwei's suspicions and estion pointless
In the end, the result was that Xu Shang was chosen
Xiang Shaolong sighed in dis back
Not only were they unable to budge Guan Zhongxie, Lao Ai's authority actually increased This as known as ”Failing to steal the chicken, and losing the rice as well”
With the positions of assistant Infantry Co and Han Jie both were in a position to secure powerful, prominent military positions By that time, they would have endless future troubles
After the reatly dispirited As he hurriedly left the palace, he passed by Qin Qing's residence His heart suddenly o seek her This peerless beauty was in her garden, e had just arrived The wind and the sun were both beautiful, and the day ar was hard at work, beneath the auspices of a lively, flourishi+ng tree Her plain, sie, possessing an allure all her own
Qin Qing saw that Xiang Shaolongso busy, and felt a sense of unexpected joy Laying down the embroidery, she slipped her hand into his and took hiarden
Xiang Shaolong, feeling her shed, ”The purpose ofmy life”
Qin Qing smiled ”You're always like this You'd rather die than not startle others When did I ever save your life?” Xiang Shaolong related to her the story of how her protective vest had deflected the assassin's knife As Qin Qing listened, all the blood drained from her flower-like face ”How could there be such a deadly fe Shan found hi to die from worry”
Xiang Shaolong laughed ”No need to fret Although it is true that the assassin was highly skilled, the primary reason she was able to escape is that ainst a skinny lass That's what gave her the chance to escape If it had been a iven her several good punches right fro, and then would've also paralyzed her entire body Hoould she have had the chance to make another attempt at assassination?”
Qin Qing was deeply a so hard that she ainst his shoulder Only after a long tiasp out, ”With you bywithout end! Hmph! You terrible man, you've stolen my wits from me!”
This was the first ti speak so candidly and expose her inner warm, he pulled her into his embrace Overjoyed, he said, ”Grand Tutor Qin, please don't forget what you have promised me!”
Qin Qing raised her flower-like face towards him, a look of desire upon it ”What I pro to you about that anyo, it would be terrible if soether like this”
Xiang Shaolong's mood improved as he saw that look of lust , he said, ”Grand Tutor Qin, it seeh you finally remember that you promised me that I can do whatever I wish to you after my battle with ole' Guan Hah! The weather is stupendous today Why don't we…”
Qin Qing was terribly embarrassed With a forceful push, she escaped fro her foot, she yelled, ”Don't say anything else, or I'll call for uards and have you expelled!”
Xiang Shaolong roared with laughter, filled with unspeakablehis ar, quickly come back to my arms!”
Qin Qing's ears were a fiery red Feeling both happy and e she could do to hi her eyes at him, she said in a soft voice, ”Would it be acceptable forSacrifices? Hey! Weren't you supposed to go with little Jun to Lu Gong's residence to proposehere instead?” Only now did Xiang Shaolong re for him at their offices All he could do was pull her into his ar before he left
When he returned to his office, he found Jing Jun there fidgeting i and Huan Qi had arrived as well Xiang Shaolong wanted to sit down and drink a cup of tea first, but Jing Jun grabbed hiroup headed towards Lu Gong's residence
There wereand peaceful
By this point in ti was a person as often spoken about by the common man in the streets The people of Qin have alorshi+pped heroes Knowing that last night, he had utterly triuxie, everyone was filled with the utmost admiration and pointed towards hiroup of young ladies ere chasing after hi at him, they were so mesmerized that they almost fainted
Although Lord Changping's rank was that of the Left Pre Shaolong's Treht has shaken the entirety of Xianyang I'ht, Ying Ying couldn't stop praising you I'ain and co to marry Duanhe”
Xiang Shaolong felt very gratified, feeling as though he had finallyfavor for this close friend of his He casually asked about so to return to the palace?” Huan Yi respectfully replied, ”The Crown Prince bade ht now, my special army's troops are not fully equipped and ars that I wish to do but do not have the strength to After this 's court was held, Lu Buwei huntedWu and Meng Tian into ree?” A look of shock appeared on Xiang Shaolong's face, as well as everyone else's
Lord Changping laughed softly, ”What are you afraid of? Go ahead and satisfy him!”
Astonished, Huan Yi stared at Lord Changping
Xiang Shaolong said in a quiet voice, ”The Left Premier's words are correct Little Wu and little Tian are both on our side”
Overjoyed, Huan Yi said, ”Then my rapid-response army is saved!”
Teng Yi laughed froree to the offer!”
Just as Huan Yi was about to leave the group, Lord Changping pulled him over He instructed, ”Little Yi, if you can pretend that you are throwing in with Lu Buwei's side and joining him, the Crown Prince will be even more appreciative”
Huan Yi was not a person as good at deception A look of discomfort appeared on his face
Xiang Shaolong said, ”Little Yi only needs to act in accordance with his usual attitude and behavior If you try too hard, you'll actually raise Lu Buwei's suspicions instead Understood?” Nodding, Huan Yi accepted the advice and joyfully departed
As they crossed the last street, Lu Gong's residence appeared in plain sight Jing Jun began to feel nervous and hesitant and hid hiroup
The group roaring with laughter, Xiang Shaolong took the front and led them into the residence
To be able to create a blissful, happy future for one's brother truly was one of the greatest delights in one's life