Vol 23 Chapter 6 (1/2)
Book 23 Chapter 06 - Expired Love
Xie Ziyuan had a ghastly expression on his face and appears to be in distress Thehi: “Little Brother unexpectedly has soent to attend to and may not be able to fetch Brother Shen at the predetermined time Therefore, I chose to come by much earlier”
Xiang Shaolong suggested: “Since Brother Xie has an important task at hand, we can simply postpone our activities”
Xie Ziyuan shook his head and apologized: “That would landsomeone to fetch you but felt that was inappropriate after reconsideration Moreover, it isby Once I delivered Brother Shen back to my residence, you’ll have to make do without Little Brother for some time”
As the two ate, they entered the square where thirty odd fa their esteee
This is the first tirand and i procession He was a”
Shaking his head, Xie Ziyuan sighed: “It is notdee”
An attendant opened the carriage door and the twotheir respective seats As the carriage drove out of the Villa, Xie Ziyuan sighed with a breath: “Don’t be misled by the lively and prosperous appearance of Lin Zi Behind the scenes, every person can barely fend for themselves and one will never knohen trouble will co”
Xiang Shaolong probed in a low voice: “Is Brother Xie referring to the two princes fighting for the throne of Qi?”
Xie Ziyuan was astounded: “I did not expect Brother Shen to know about these insider information”
Xiang Shaolong wondered: “I just have a rough idea about what is going on Looking at Brother Xie’s heavy frown, has so Brother Xie so much anxiety?”
Sighing again, Xie Ziyuan insisted in a deep voice: “For Brother Shen, sos are better left unknown I shall send Brother Shen to sun Long, I shall return back to see Brother Shen Hey! No ht Brother Shen should be capable of negotiating with ht?”
Xiang Shaolong had a good laugh: “I thought Brother Xie has forgotten all about it”
Xie Ziyuan bitterly laughed: “Compared to all previous occasions, Little Brother isnow for a visit to a brothel to de-stress”
Xiang Shaolong is concerned about Shan Rou and his love covers her family, which includes Xie Ziyuan as well Nonetheless, he is conscious that Xie Ziyuan would not easily reveal the intricacies of the palace infighting to an outsider like hirasping the genuine reason, he tested his theory: “Is it Lu Buwei deploying some devious scheme?”
Xie Ziyuan was thunderstruck: “How did Brother Shen know about this?”
Lowering his voice, Xiang Shaolong clarified: “I did stay in Xianyang for a period of tiood ter toin uess”
Xie Ziyuan was caught in a daze for a while before reflecting: “Movers and Shakers This is the first ti thoroughly, it is such an apt description Who are the people that Brother Shen is familiar with?”
Xiang ShaolongBrothers and naturally included his own name
Upon hearing, Xie Ziyuan was left gaping with hisa breath, he observed: “That means Brother Shen is well-acquainted with the loyal subjects of Yingzheng? The best of the lot is Xiang Shaolong Despite using every trick in the book, Lu Buwei is still unable to trip hi the son of Lu Buwei and Zhu Ji?”
Xiang Shaolong resolutely affirmed: “Of course not! Otherwise, their relationshi+p would not be so strained What did Lu Buwei do exactly that has caused Brother Xie so ?”
Xie Ziyuan is truly a kind soul Shaking his head, he enlightened: “The affairs which I am involved in are of such importance that any allusions would result in the extermination of one’s clan Little Brother is afraid of i Brother Shen It is better for Brother Shen to stay out of this”
Xiang Shaolong knows that it would be unkind to press on any further and he secretly swore to prevent anyone fro the household of Shan Rou However, he is unable to come up with a suitable solution for he is unaware of the whole picture
Xie Ziyuan changed the topic: “It seeard!”
Re Fei and hi his attention back to the succession dispute of Qi, he realized that he could not longer ignore this event for it has a direct impact on Shan Rou’s household
Tian Dan and Lu Buwei are professionals when it cosun Long, Xie Ziyuan and supported by the other States, it is still unclear ill be the final victor
It would be wonderful if Zou Yan is still around All this world-farandmaster has to do is to point to the stars and say a feords to overpower all the persuasion and debating strategies thrown at the King of Qi
By this ti Shaolong dise at all, Xie Ziyuan rode the sa with their allies
Ainto the inner residence to see Shan Rou Along the way, Xiang Shaolong repeatedly warned hi himself that Shan Rou has become the wife of anotherof past love Otherwise, he would be acting against his own conscience
Shan Rou, without a doubt, is still Shan Rou Without the slightest display of womanly vulnerability, she expectedly chased all her servants to the side hall before going straight to the point: “Have I beco ht offor your life?”
Continuing with a ‘pu ci’ giggle, she shot hi as she panted: “Anwill be anwherever he goes How dare you collaborate with Ziyuan to deceive me? If not for Zhi Zhi’s (Zhao Zhi) account, I would have broken both your dog legs”
Witnessing Shan Rou’s ferociousness, Xiang Shaolong was instead relieved Vulgarly taking a seat, he s me your thite and chubby sons for a look? Little Brother is extremely fond of anyone who rese and leg kicking skills?”
Shan Rou laughed heartily like the shaking of flowers on branches, collapsing onto the floor She wailed: “Hoish I can give you a beating right now Aye! After become the Mistress of the Xie household, it is not easy to find someone ould retaliate physically or verbally With Master unwilling to duel and coupled with his batch of useless disciples, ”
Xiang Shaolong finally understood: “No wonder Brother Xie is terrified of you”
Glaring viciously at hi Shall we have a friendly duel using wooden swords?”
Xiang Shaolong had a brainwave: “Your Master has four top disciples and I knoo of thesun Xuanhua Who are the other two?”
With a look of conteed: “What four top disciples? I have no idea I only know Master is sun Xuanhua is just a cowardly good for nothing Every tie, he would make up all sorts of excuses Hoish I could cut his balls off Hee!”
Hearing that, Xiang Shaolong could not help but hold his tuh this obstinate beauty has becole bit of her unique style, satisfying hireat extent He took the opportunity to ask: “Does Tian Dan know you have become Madam Xie?”
Shan Rou coldly grunted: “So what if he knows about it That old crook should prepare a huge prayer session to thank his ancestors and Heaven that I did not pursue thethe fake duer in h that villain is still alive and kicking, I have long regarded him as a dead man”
Xiang Shaolong grew sole more serious? Are you familiar with Han Jie? What kind of person is he? What is his character like?”
Pouting her cute little ood man would end up as Lao Ai’s partner in crime? He has earned neither my admiration nor respect However, his sword skills do hold water”
She suddenly frowned: “Why are you not on your way back to Xianyang? Zhi Zhi must be worried sick”
Xiang Shaolong bitterly smiled: “I ended up here because there was no other way out Do you think I ahts?”
Shan Rou nodded: “I heard both the roads and the river has been blockaded due to several days of continuous snow storm One cannot survive without a decent fire stove When the weather gets better, I will get Ziyuan to send you away!”
Xiang Shaolong had a big shock: “You must never do that Brother Xie must not know about my real identity If thisthe King”
Shan Rou proudly declared: “Based on the reputation of the Xie Family, worse coood about being an official?”
Xiang Shaolong is aware that her hatred and opposition is due to her father holding an official post and eventually facing a clan exterullible! It is not very suitable for someone of his character to thrive in officialdom”
Shan Rou chuckled: “Neither you nor hiood time outside with other women You nearly became an accomplice”
Xiang Shaolong siets, thehiuarantee he would be so sick of theue in the future Besides, he visits brothels for inspiration for hisaround”
Her alated: “Did he plead with you to negotiate with me on his behalf?”
In actual fact, like Xie Ziyuan, Xiang Shaolong is terrified of Shan Rou He raised his ar Sister Rou should knohose side I am on!”
Thawing, Shan Rou sweetly smiled: “Of course I know la! It is wonderful that you are here How about this? While Ziyuan is having a good time outside, you shall accompany me”