Vol 20 Chapter 2 (1/2)
Book 20 Chapter 2 – Failure Despite Preparations
After Zhu Ji instructed Xiang Shaolong to sit next to her, she stared at the night scene of Xianyang through the curtains of the carriage
The main street was packed with joyous Qins ere our celebrating the Spring festivities and the birth of the Black Dragon
Houses were decorated and sounds of firecrackers popped continuously, an especially sharp contrast to Zhu Ji’s empty and helpless state of mind
Ever since King Zhuangxiang passed away, Zhu Ji has never truly been happy
Her whole life was made possible because of Lu Buwei, but is also destroyed because of Lu Buwei
Maybe even she herself cannot deterratitude she has with Lu Buwei
Lao Ai may look like he is successful on the surface, but ulti made use of by the various factions
What’s unexpected is that with Zhu Ji’s intellect and formidability, once she’s fixated with men, she’d actually become so muddleheaded
Just as he was secretly la! What should I do in future?”
Suddenly, Xiang Shaolong felt as if he has once again stepped into the tione back to the days in Handan when he first met Zhu Ji He was stunned, “Your Majesty…”
Then he’s as a loss for words
Zhu Ji turned her delicate body and stared at him as she said, “Sorry!”
Xiang Shaolong was taken aback, “Why do you say that?”
Zhu Ji lowered her head and replied piteously, “IBut sometimes, I really wish that someone would kill you”
Xiang Shaolong knows she’s referring to her approval of the duel between hihed and said, “I will never blame your Majesty, no matter what, I will never blame you”
Zhu Ji’s delicate body shuddered as she lifted her head to look at hion real or a fake, I beg you do not keep it from me”
A sudden fury rose in Xiang Shaolong, knowing that Zhu Ji is stillplans for Lao Ai He said icily, “Of course it’s real, can such a thing be faked?”
Zhu Ji stared at him morosely for a ain, saying with a wry sry Sometimes I really wish that you’d hit me or scold me, then I’ll feel a little better”
She paused and continued, “I know you too well Froon Such a grand plan, you ht of it because no one would be able to pull off such a trick better than you”
Xiang Shaolong felt heated as a feeling so strange that even he cannot understand rose up in hiht now I really feel like giving your Majesty a thorough beating!”
Zhu Ji’s delicate body trembled and with an “Ah!”, turned her body around, a mixed yet ecstatic look shot out from her eyes
Just as Xiang Shaolong was about to seal her fragrant lips with a kiss, the carriage stopped suddenly They have arrived at the Palace
Xiang Shaolong secretly sighed
There can never be even a slight change in Fate after all
When Zhu Ji arrived at the feast, Xiao Pan, Lu Buwei and the other officials welco has ever happened
Pu Hu and Du Bi also attended the feast, their expression serene
If Qiu Risheng were to have the chance to come here and take a look, he will surely feel that his sacrifice is not worth it at all
However Xiang Shaolong was in a bad ’s death and when he was seated at Li Si and Lord Changping’s table, he asked quietly, “Where is Guan Zhongxie?”
Both of the to plan to do?”
By now Xiang Shaolong has found Guan Zhongxie, as seated about five tables below hi and Lian Jiao
Lord Changping tried to lighten the ath, “Those three talented ladies indeed live up to their reputation Although their song has ended, it see in my ears”
Xiang Shaolong took a deep breath and said, “I want to kill Guan Zhongxie!”
The both of them were utterly shocked and left speechless for aplease think it over”
At this point in tiroup of senior officials have just finished taking turns to offer a toast to Zhu Ji and were all seated in their respective places The grand hall, which can seat a thousand odd people quiet down as they waited for Zhu Ji to speak
Fury raged through Xiang Shaolong as he suddenly stood up
Everyone’s eyes were immediately attracted to him as they concentrated on him
Xiang Shaolong stood up with a grand aura and said loudly, “The last time I had a duel with Official Guan, the dual had to be stopped because Official Guan’s sas broken I see today that Official Guan is carrying another precious weapon and suddenly ht I hope to have another duel again with Official Guan, to liven the atrant me this request”
The great Hall was suddenly quiet, everyone was taken aback, obviously no one expected Xiang Shaolong would do so like that
In fact, for the last two duels, Xiang Shaolong was forced into battle Only this ti’s death, he volunteered for the duel
Right at thisis really furious at Guan Zhongxie and is determined to kill him
Lu Buwei’s expression changed slightly He gave a cold snort and hurriedly reply before Xiao Pan and Zhu Ji could say anything, “It’s a joyous occasion tonight, it’s not appropriate to flash weapons around If Shaolong, because of personal grudges…”
There was a long laugh, which caered, “That’s a poor rereat sadness for you? Then ere you wholly supporting that duel?”
Lu Buwei’s eyes shone brightly as he stared hard at Lao Ai for a xie stood up and said, “Co have very sharp eyes indeed to be able to tell thatSun’ is a rare treasure from the state of Qi and not easily broken That’s what aroused his interest and if your Majesties and Lord Lu allows, Zhongxie would be e”
Xiao Pan laughed, “That’s what a good son of the Great Qin should be like, would the Dowager please grant this request”
Zhu Ji looked intently at Xiang Shaolong for quite soratitude as she nodded her head, “Our Great Qin has always protected our country with military finesse, and these two beloved officials have embraced the iive s”
Xiang Shaolong knows that Zhu Ji hashis frustration on Guan Zhongxie because of the humiliation she had suffered But he couldn’t be too bothered about this right now and after thanking her for her approval, he and Guan Zhongxie left their seats to walk towards the center of the hall
Everyone could feel the atmosphere that is so heavy that it makes one unable to breath
This is the third ti
Both tied; will he be able to turn the situation around this time?
On a certain level, Xiang Shaolong is indeed taking a risk this time Or
The first ti is because he thought that there’s no point for hi to live The second time he lost because he was taken aback as he has absolutely no knowledge of the Hundred Battles Swordplay, and yet he could use the excuse of his broken sword to escape with his life with no injuries at all
This ti with the Hundred Battles Swordplay and he will certainly go all out in this death match to preserve his life In such a situation, indeed no one knoill be the outcome
That’s why Li Si advised him to reconsider
But the Xiang Shaolong at this point in tilory or fa’s ht in front of his eyes, he will be truly letting down this subordinate who had just pledged his loyalty to him
In this instant, he has become a true warrior
Other things are not taken into consideration at all
Guan Zhongxie is not Lu Buwei Not a single piece of history or ht
Lu Niangrong as seated at her table has turned as white as a piece of paper
No one knows better than her how Xiang Shaolong currently feels about his relentless urge to kill Guan Zhongxie
Earlier on, Guan Zhongxie was discussing with Xu Shang and Liao Jiao the ’s eyes
She was already feeling very unsettled then, knowing that Xiang Shaolong will not take this lying down but she did not expect Xiang Shaolong would so angrily challenge Guan Zhongxie into a duel the moment he stepped in
There’s another factor Xiang Shaolong considered, which is Guan Zhongxie’s archery skills are too formidable If there’s open warfare in future, once he takes out his strong bow, no one knoho in the opposing aret rid of hi Jun or one of his men’s lives earlier
This fear that was hidden deeply in his subconscious is enough to ardless of the price he’ll have to pay
The two of theether to pay their respects to Xiao Pan, and Lu Buwei and Zhu Ji, ere seated on either side Then they split up and each holding their weapons, stood a few feet away fro off the other party coldly Because of their special status, the two of theh they’re in the Palace