Vol 22 Chapter 1 (1/2)
Book 22 Chapter 1 - History’s Mystery
Xiang Shaolong sat cross-legged on the floor, allowing Xiao Yuetan who is kneeling behind him to work on his hair
This old friend suise but the practical application is rather liood use on you is a rare occasion indeed”
Pausing, he continued, “I have your hair tied up in a different style and dyed several spots white,you look several years older”
Xiang Shaolong is uncomfortable with it, “Does that mean I cannot wash my hair?”
Xiao Yuetan proudly proclaimed, “My personally crafted dye mixture cannot be washed off easily But to be safe, we can re-dye from time to time”
He added, “We will reach the waters of Lin Zi in a few days Your biggest challenge presently is to alter the way you speak You cannot re-use the speakingHorse Fanatic Let’s train you to stutter and foolproof your disguise”
Xiang Shaolong confessed, “I will be lying if I say I a me from my body build”
Xiao Yuetan burst out laughing, “Qi is originally part of Dongyi Tribe The tribese person Therebut there is unquestionably a considerable a has to do is to act a little hunch-backed and not ith your head raised and chest puffed That should prevent people froh your body build”
Recalling that the people of Qi are the ht and build, Xiang Shaolong was relieved
Xiao Yuetan took a glance at the sky through the cabinandand we have chatted the entire night but I can only feel ized I haven’t been so happy for a long time Since Lu Buwei tried to kill us, I…”
Noticing Xiang Shaolong’s soleht this up Ai! Thinking about it always gives me insomnia”
Xiang Shaolong concluded, “The day of Crown Prince Coronation will be the same day Lu Buwei dies a horrible death This is a fact that nobody can change”
Xiao Yuetan obviously did not understand the fulluard down Lu Buwei has been in power for so long in Qin He will not give up without a fight and watch passively as his authority dissipates into thin air”
He softly confided, “On this trip to Qi, I harboured the possibility of assassinating hie Third Princess (Zhao Qian) andis here with me, I am confident that we can succeed”
Xiang Shaolong is in a difficult position, because it is stated clearly in history books that Lu Buwei died in Qin during Xiao Pan’s coronation Any attempts to kill him in Lin Zi will surely end up in failure
He naturally cannot divulge this and suggested instead, “We need to plan this in detail but I am not satisfied for him to die just like that I want to personally destroy all that he has built and accu flesh from his body bit by bit Only then will I be able to placate the hatred in my heart”
Xiao Yuetan nodded, “I can see where you are co is getting lesser and lesser! Wait till I get a bronze mirror to show you your new look While there is still some time left, let’s catch up on some sleep”
Barely asleep for an hour, Xiang Shaolong akened by the sound of the door opening With the little light shi+ning in the cabin just before sunrise, he peeped and saw Yun Niang slipping in After she has determined Xiao Yuetan’s bed, she snaked into his blankets What speedily folloere sounds of Xiao Yuetan’s playful protest, which was again quickly replaced by sounds of kissing
Xiang Shaolong was a, he will be the one Yun Niang is passionately kissing now
He realized the importance of one’s status in society
When he used to be high ranking and held in iood looks, he could effortlessly somen off their feet and won the hearts of many beauties
With his current beggarly looks and lowly ely declined
Despite sounds of teasing and flirtation co from the other bed, his mind is as calood ti
Incredibly, it was Xiao Yuetan oke him up instead
It ell into the day Xiang Shaolong has been getting plenty of rest on this trip so even with just four short hours of rest; he can still start his day without any signs of tiredness Witnessing Xiao Yuetan’s highly invigorated countenance, he was astounded, “I thought you would still be fast asleep”
Xiao Yuetan aardly explained, “This woman is really desperate Fortunately, the more women I make love to, thethe pier soon I will send so (City) Master Tu (Xian) Relax! Master and I coe falls into the wrong hands, the enemy will not be able to understand it”
Cli cheered, “I have complete trust in your abilities”
Bothdressed
Sure enough, the shi+p docked shortly at the pier This is Xiang Shaolong’s first tier Luckily, Feng Fei sent her serving ’er is still dressed as a boy and together; they headed ashore to purchase supplies
Except for food rations, other iteredients They were kept busy for more than half a day and finally returned to the shi+p at sundown
Throughout the day, Little Ping’er treated Xiang Shaolong in a rude and arrogantis not the least bit upset, as he believes that she is treating hier, which he is
Riding back to the shi+p on their horses, Little Ping’er as initially riding ahead slowed down her horse and was now riding beside Xiang Shaolong She courteously advised, “Mistress (Feng Fei) wants er, you must not be co Quan or Sa Li’s negative exa & Dance Troupe”
Xiang Shaolong was flabbergasted, “Your servant (polite way of saying I) does not co to”
Little Ping’er pouted her lips and coldly snorted, “You should knohat you did Soht Mister Tan is a entle to do with him Humph! How dare you deny it after you have hooked up with her”
Xiang Shaolong was speechless
He could not betray Xiao Yuetan and stain his prestigious reputation in the eyes of Feng Fei He kept quiet and allowed himself to be his sacrificial lamb
With a face full of scorn, Little Ping’er ignored hiain
After having his dinner, Xiang Shaolong returned to his cabin Xiao Yuetan was sitting on his bed, focusing onseveral hours searching, I finally acquired these ingredients I a you appear h and coarse”
Xiang Shaolong sat down beside hioat for you?”
Xiao Yuetan was stunned, “What happened?”
Xiang Shaolong repeated Little Ping’er’s accusation word for word
After a hty youngster is plain jealous! Shaolong is really charismatic to cause her such anxiety”
Xiang Shaolong groaned, “Brother Xiao !”
Xiao Yuetan articulated, “Shaolong is a wise man and I did not expect you to foolishly fall into her cunning trap Think about it! The weather is freezing nowadays Everyone will be fast asleep at 4a; ould there be anyone around and coincidentally seeing Yun Niang entering our roo’s personalher bedroouessed that Yun Niang has come for you and tested your reaction She has found out the truth except that she nailed the wrong guy”
Xiang Shaolong lost his tongue
Xiao Yuetan guffawed, “Except for Feng Fei, what good standing is there in the Song & Dance Troupe? Do you believe Feng Fei doesn’t know about ? I a’er deliberately used Feng Fei’s name to put you down!”
Xiang Shaolong gritted his teeth, “One of these days I aive her a taste of her own medicine”
Xiao Yueten chuckled, “The best medicine is served under the blankets Use you manhood to conquer her”
Xiang Shaolong exhaled, “I aht now But I’ll definitely er Moreover, I can tell that she detests me”
Xiao Yuetan disagreed, “She will not approach you with that reminder if she is not concerned about you You are an expert omen yourself and should know that a woman’s heart is irrational The more they seek to irritate you, the more they adore you”
Xiang Shaolong does not want to continue this discussion Changing the topic, he queried, “Why didn’t I see your co back to the shi+p?”
Xiao Yuetan answered, “Are you referring to Zongsun Heji and the others? I tricked the back tosuspicious about our close relationshi+p To be honest, I used the sa Fei’s name to scare them away”
Looking at each other, bothat the same time
Xiao Yuetan carefully hid the freshly grounded dye , “Feng Fei is having a rehearsal tonight and has requested ?”
Xiang Shaolong lay down in his bed, disht, I will know you are in Yun Niang’s room”
Xiao Yuetan shook his head sly and left
Music was soon heard playing in the upper decks but Xiang Shaolong was doing some deep reflections instead
After countless trials and tribulations, he eventually still cannot avoida trip to Qi He wondered if the trip will be beneficial for hi for another disaster
The Warring States are Qi, Chu, Yan, Zhao, Wei, Han and Qin Except for the capitals of Yan and Han, he has stepped foot in the others
On his return trip to Qin, Xiao Yuetan h the capital of Han Thus, he probably has no fate with the capital of Yan
He recalled Prince Dan from Yan as well as all the Lords from other States that he has met before The last face he envisioned is the ‘pretty face’ of Lord Longyang Unknowingly, he was losing the urge to sleep
The shi+p will continue sailing to He wondered if he would meet this ‘traitorous’ friend in Lin Zi
In these war-ridden ti for the country or Lord he is loyal to Even he is of no exception