Vol 23 Chapter 1 (1/2)
Book 23 Chapter 01 - She’s Married
Xiang Shaolong’s mind entered a psychic realm and becaularto an invisible rhythm Concurrently, he can accurately sense the speed and distance of his approaching attacker
Ever since he travelled to this period of the Warring States via the ti a weapon to some extent As a result, he is acutely familiar with the different types of weapons in this era Focusing on his hearing abilities, he instantly rejected his earlier hypothesis that his assailant is using a spear Instead, he concluded that the ene halberd
A halberd is a combination weapon, as it can be used to stab like a spear or slash like a sabre It is a piercing weapon that also allows for a hook attack Thus, the swishi+ng sound of the weapon is obviously unlike that of a spear
Xiang Shaolong is dying to turn around and have a look but acknowledges that if he does that, he would fail to deploy his strategy of unpredictability Moreover, it will only irk his opponent to increase his speed in a fierce assault
A strong gust of wind ca nearly had to close his eyes because of the snow and rain peppering his face
The resonating of the halberd becaainst the noisy wind
Presently, the rider is about seven metres behind hith, his crushi+ng bloill land on Xiang Shaolong in the blink of an eye
Out of the blue, like the sound of lightning striking the ground fro, prepare to meet your maker!”
Xiang Shaolong instantaneously closed his eyes and took a step to his right, standing in the lane rip on the sword handle as his left hand simultaneously drew out his sword
All along, he has been walking slowly on the paveht hand Any potential aggressor attacking from the back would expect hi the distance between the two of theht hand to draw out his sword to parry any inco chose to do the exact opposite, stepping to his right onto the vehicle lane, resulting in the ene direction
A ood as a mile
Furthermore, this is a life and death situation
The man cried out in surprise and tried to alter the direction of the attack but it was too late
Without turning his head back, Xiang Shaolong used a backhand move and stabbed the backside of the horse as it dashed past him
The warhorse whinnied in pain and wildly sprinted ahead, nearly throwing the rider off
Watching the single assailant disappear into the snow and rain as if he is running for his life, Xiang Shaolong was greatly humoured
Winning this battle appears to be easy on the surface but it is requires courage, critical ti and perfect coordination between body movement and footwork
The sudden gust of wind and snow is a blessing in disguise
Although Xiang Shaolong hiainst the ould feel a ing for Xiang Shaolong to execute this strategy
Returning his sword to its sheath, Xiang Shaolong tunneled through a horizontal alley and walked briskly for quite a distance in the direction towards Xie Residence He got to his destination within an hour
Reporting his naate, he was led into the property and told to wait at the external sitting room
The serving e expressions on their faces as they scrutinized hi themselves as if he is an eccentric creature who came out of nowhere
Under their direct stares, Xiang Shaolong was feeling out of place when Xie Ziyuan suddenly appeared with an ashen face After dis the servants, he sat down beside him and uttered in a soft voice: “This ti Someone has reported to ht She just threw a tantrum and nearly laid her hand on me Brother Shen, you ht now”
Xiang Shaolong was sympathetic: “In this case, I will look for Brother Xie two days later”
Pulling him to his feet, Xie Ziyuan hurried: “Quickly!”
As the two ate, a shrill voice screeched fro!”
Xie Ziyuan’s entire body shook once and he froze on the spot as if his acupoints has been blocked
Filled with disbelief, Xiang Shaolong was badly shaken as well and was stunned on the spot
Acco accessories, Xie Ziyuan’s shreife cahed: “Where are you going? Do you think I am in the dark about the conspiracy between the two of you?”
She shrieked: “Xie Quan, co that happened last night EVERYTHING I guarantee that nothing will happen to you”
Xie Ziyuan felt like he was struck by lightning for even the last servant loyal to himself has switched sides
Xie Quan suddenly appeared and kneeled down, confessing in a quivering voice: “Young Master! Your servant was forced to betray you”
Turning around like robot, Xie Ziyuan looked as if he is going to burst out crying He declared: “This is whollyto do with Brother Shen”
With his back still facing Xie Ziyuan’s wife, Xiang Shaolong’s heart is intertwined in countless knots, for he recognized the voice of Xie Ziyuan’s wife to be Shan Rou whom he once deeply love
She has finally given up her drea back to her roots, beco birth to two sons
His only wish right now is to leave the Xie Residence without looking back so that Shan Rou would never know that he did came by
He could instinctively understand why Xie Ziyuan loved her and feared her siives to men
Until today, he has fond memories of his dalliances with Shan Rou
He is touched at Xie Ziyuan’s gesture of ‘brotherhood loyalty’ for shouldering all the blame upon himself
His mind wanted to leave but he could not lift his foot to take a single step
Turning his attention to Xiang Shaolong, Shan Rou scolded: “You are naht? You look so tall and uts to turn around and face me?”
The crowd of servants began giggling a themselves
Xiang Shaolong calmly pleaded: “Would Mistress Xie please invite everyone else to leave the hall? Shen Liang (I) would like to talk to you privately on behalf of Brother Xie”
Xie Ziyuan swiftly interrupted: “This matter does not concern Brother Shen Dear wifey, can you let Brother Shen go? If you want to punish someone, let me be the one”
To everyone’s astonishment, Shan Rou turned speechless and was fixated on the spot as if her acupoints are blocked
Xiang Shaolong can feel Shan Rou’s piercing gaze on his back and his heart is filled with an indescribable feeling
As everyone present is in a state of bewilderet the he11 out of here”
Xie Ziyuan was traumatized: “Does hubby (I) have to leave too?”
Shan Rou shouted: “Hubby my rse, you better be the first to scram!”
In a split second, everyone has cleanly left, leaving only the two of them in the spacious hall
Shan Rou’s excited and fast breathing can be heard froradually turned his body around As the four eyes exchanged glances, both parties shuddered as if they were being electrocuted Shan Rou has put on so than before
Shan Rou took two steps towards hie to throw herself into Xiang Shaolong’s arms
Xiang Shaolong felt as if his throat is entangled He has so s to tell her but did not knohere to start Ulti his head with a bitter smile and strode towards the main door
Shan Rou tried to catch up by taking two steps forward, softly calling: “Shaolong!”
Over ten pairs of eyes are now focused at hiardless whether they are servants or fale person’s ed to come out of the hall unscathed and with his clothes in a tidy manner
Xie Ziyuan extracted hi’s shoulder as he led hiate “What did Brother Shen tell her?” He asked excitedly
Xiang Shaolong spouted nonsense: “Sister in law (polite way to address) is do if you talk to her nicely I explained to her the simile: The more she oppresses you, the more resistance she can expect in return For exauarantee Brother Xie will grow tired of it after some time”
Xie Ziyuan wondered: “Why would I grow tired of fooling around? What is her reaction?”
Xiang Shaolong lied: “She says she wants to think it over”
Xie Ziyuan was overjoyed: “It is a rees turn! Can Brother Shen stay and accompany me for a chat?”
Right now, Xiang Shaolong is feeling depressed as if his intestines are all entangled together Therefore he is certainly not in the mood for idle chatter He intentionally threatened: “The first thing you should do now is to obediently spendSister in Law Otherwise, she ood and would not even consider letting you fool around”
Xie Ziyuan was thunderstruck and hastily withdrew his hand fro’s arm His expression is priceless
Waving his goodbye, Xiang Shaolong walked to therain and snow
He felt lost
Ever since he ca ways andher under such circumstances and moreover, she is the wife of another man
Xie Ziyuan should be a good husband Aye!