Vol 23 Chapter 11 (1/2)
Book 23 Chapter 11 - Meeting The King Of Qi
With a serious expression, Xiao Yuetan is helping to restore Xiang Shaolong original appearance while the latter is weighed down by troubling thoughts, causing the tension in the room to be very heavy
Finally noticing Xiao Yuetan’s serious de Elder Brother?”
Xiao Yuetan sighed with a breath: “I am only too familiar with Lu Buwei’salive The more pleasant his words are, the more brutal the methods he will employ”
Xiang Shaolong was instead worried about Xiao Pan’s identity crisis, secretly bla too slow to realize that the moment Lu Buwei and Lao Ai joined forces, this would be a loophole they would exploit sooner or later To et them involved in this matter
Xiao Yuetan continued: “Given the current situation, it is difficult forand Guo Kai who are scheet rid of you and on the other side, we have Lu Buwei and Tian Dan ants to murder you Your situation is a hundred tie an accident, for exae waves and strong wind, it would be impossible for Crown Prince to hold anyone responsible”
Xiang Shaolong thought of Lord Longyang, concluding that he could be the only person who can save him noever, he did not understand why is he not back with any news yet? Logically, after he has tested Han Chuang, he should ive his report Is there hts, he assured Xiao Yuetan: “At least I will be safe in Lin Zi because no one would dare to openly assassinate me”
Xiao Yuetan reasoned: “That is hard to say If Tian Dan arranged for soe you to a duel and kill you in the process, it would be an uphill task for Crown Prince Zheng to avenge you How is your injury?”
Peering into the bronze inal appearance, Xiang Shaolong flexed his shoulder muscles and determined: “I should make a full recovery in a maximum of three days”
Xiao Yuetan reer convenient for ular basis, for it ’s suspicions Aye With these new developments, I am really worried”
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Receiving Lord Longyang in the East Hall and sharing with hi was badly shocked and he professed in a troubled tone: “This has greatly complicated matters”
Xiang Shaolong do not wish to expend further energy on this botherso’s reaction Lord Longyang firstly lowered his head and conteazed at hi: “Is it possible that Cao Cuidao coincidently happened to be there when you are about to steal your sabre?”
Xiang Shaolong resolutely shook his head and affirmed: “Impossible He personally infor say?”
With his eyes gloith distress, Lord Longyang replied in a low voice: “I proceeded accordingly to the plan and suggested to Han Chuang about hatching a plot against you but received an earful from him instead It see Could Shaolong have forgotten somebody else he may have revealed this matter to?”
Xiang Shaolong could only think of Xiao Yuetan and immediately strike out this possibility He quizzed further: “Is it possible for Han Chuang to see through Your Lordshi+p’s ruse to test him?”
Lord Longyang attested: “I can feel that he is not putting on an act We have been friends for so h for hi”
Xiang Shaolong grew hopeful If Li Yuan, Han Chuang and Lord Longyang are on the same side of the fence as him, it would be a walk in the park for hi
Lord Longyang reassured: “Shaolong need not fret No matter what happens, I will always been on your side Why don’t we ht? Once we have reached Wei, I will have a way to send you back to Qin”
Xiang Shaolong was visibly te Fei and the others?”
Lord Longyang reco or Li Yuan, i him to watch over them on your behalf, I am sure they will follow your instructions despite whatever plans they already have in mind”
Xiang Shaolong is even more motivated than before and asked about the road conditions Lord Longyang swore: “For the past two days, the weather has beconificantly warmer and absent of snow The river should have thawed by noill use an excuse to deploy a shi+p to send you off and I guarantee that even if someone wishes to pursue you after your departure, it will only be a futile attempt”
Firstly, Xiang Shaolong is desperate to go home and secondly, Lin Zi is not an ideal place to continue loitering He ulti’s offer and finalized the details of his escape tonight At this point in tiether and announced that it is ti of Qi
This is the first ti City as he headed north towards the palace on a carriage Along the way, he observed that the buildings areCity
Lined along both sides of the highway are enor officials, coupled with nurand aura, ned
The twovery respectfully on the surface, courteous and acco Dan Chu even provided a travel co the way
Arriving at the palace, Lu Buwei and Tian Dan caether and welcomed him as per standard diplomatic courtesy
Concluding the usual pleasantries, Tian Dan, who still retained his heroic air, let out a chuckle: “Regardless of Great General’s ally or enemy, everyone is full of admiration for Great General The world would be aas Great General”
Regaining his past grandeur, Xiang Shaolong s Chancellor Tian’s openadmiration” At the sans of aging and vulnerability, a far cry fro and valiant days
Putting on an act of sincerity and intiested: “We are all old friends and since the Great King is anxious to speak to Shaolong, let’s talk further at the welco”
King Qi Xiang will bestructure within the palace: Henggong Pavilion It is also the sa and the birthday banquet will be held three days later
Henggong Pavilion is the rounds It is situated at the northwest area of Small City and is only 800 feet away from the Small City all It can be considered tall and overwhelular shaped pavilion th from south to north and about 200 feet in width froht of about 50 feet and its brilliance is uniinable From the top of the pavilion, one could view the colossal parade square located between Henggong Pavilion and Golden Imperial Palace that could acco their drills
Henggong Pavilion itself is quite unique and resembles a pyramid with a flat top There are two storeys at the tip of the pavilion and the three corners of east, west and north is inclined at a sharp angle while the south side is less steep From the bottom to the top of the pavilion are one hundred stone steps and on the pavilion top, grey bricks are stacked in a certain manner to create a distinctive pattern In the e about 5 feet tall and the flooring of the stage is lined with ant sensation
The King of Qi is waiting at the lower deck of Henggong Pavilion, which is also known as Dianjiang Hall, tohi and Second Prince Tian Jian
King Qi Xiang is around seventy years of age, short and overweight With a lethargic expression, he looks as if he will breathe his last anytime
Both princes Tian Sheng and Tian Jian are of medium built and share lie, they are ordinary looking and do not possess the bearing of a King If held in co has the typical playboy look who had overindulged in alcohol and wo
The a and friendly
After paying their respects, Xiang Shaolong and Lu Buwei sat down in front of the King of Qi but at a lower level while Tian Sheng, Tian Jian and Tian Dan sat at the side
Using his blurred eyesight to scrutinize and assess Xiang Shaolong, the King of Qi then began to laugh and articulate fro Yi visited Chu as a guest, he attended a banquet where they are showcasing the national treasure of Chu, a jade disc The jade disc was passed around and was abruptly stolen Soave hiot houe is still there He declared that as long as he still has his tongue, there is nothing he would fear Ha…”
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Everyone laughed along in a flusteredthis story
The King of Qi gladly added: “Based on his tongue (eloquence) which was not severed in the beating, he was made a marquis and eventually became the Chancellor Based on the sword in your hand, Great General Xiang was proue in the past, a sword in the present Both have been used to achieve greatness”
This is the first tiination of the Qi populace He responded: “The Great King has made an excellent comparison”
Tian Sheng laughed: “However, Great General has switched to using the long dagger he created and has abandoned his sword”
The King of Qi shot Tian Sheng a glare and countered with annoyance: “Are you hinting that I anorant? I have already sent someone to retrieve Great General’s precious weapon”
This ti’s turn to feel extre but did not kno to express himself He cannot possibly reveal that he himself has already stolen his sabre and even received a stab from Cao Cuidao’s sword Concurrently, he could see for hi of Qi and First Prince Tian Sheng No wonder Tian Dan made a last ing fro Qi Xiang for long
King Qi Xiang is in thenonstop: “Ever since the late King launched the ca’, we, Great Qi, bear the aardless of whether one is civilised or uncivilized When Qin underwent reform to introduce the rule of law, the two countries Qi and Qin have becoe states with one in the east and one in the west It is obvious that cooperation isabout har a personal trip and Great General as a guest, it serves to reinforce the close ties between the two States This is the best present I could ever ask for”
Within the hall, every person has a different expression written on his face Tian Sheng who had just been repri father kept his head low and was fearfully quiet Tian Jian’s eyes are shi+ning with passion as he stared at Xiang Shaolong Lu Buwei e is very unnatural Tian Dan is stillhis deep and unfathoenda
At thisdown, he passed a letter to the King of Qi and whispered a feords to him
Surprised at the words he heard, the King of Qi looked over to Xiang Shaolong and revealed: “Grandmaster Cao says he has already returned the precious weapon to Great General He has also a letter here that he wishes me to pass it to Great General”
Tian Dan was taken aback: “What is going on? Has Great General met up with Grandmaster Cao?”
Feeling exceedingly uncoerly nodded his head
The King of Qi got the inner official to pass the letter to Xiang Shaolong After opening and reading the letter, Xiang Shaolong smiled: “Since Grandmaster Cao has a favourable opinion of Great General, he has invited Great General to Qixia College’s Stargazing Pavilion on the day after the birthday banquet to exchange pointers It is truly an honour for Great General”
While the faces of Tian Dan and Lu Buwei flashed quickly with delight, the King of Qi trembled excessively and his face turned ashen white
Xiang Shaolong was secretly humoured Three days later he would be safely in the territory of Wei; even if others jeer at hiive a hoot
There are only twoOne of the Cao Cuidao
ThePavilion, he was intercepted by Xie Ziyuan Dragging hiasped: “Great General has deceived Little Brother thoroughly, so you…”
Firstly winking at Xie Ziyuan (to hint that it is inconvenient), Xiang Shaolong then paid his respects to Tian Dan and Lu Buwei: “Great General dare not bother the two of you any further and will leave the palace by myself!”