Chapter 18 (1/1)

Su Yi ile; his physical condition was nowthe period of tiave Wanyan Xu a few hard punches, Wanyan Xu actually found that he was unable to keep a good hold of Su Yi, alh and said: “I [1] didn’t think that allowing your body to recuperate would have such an unpleasant consequence” As he was speaking, he set Su Yi down Wanyan Xu's eyes were bright and glittering and he was resolved that today would be the day he would finally savour this delightful morsel

Su Yi's anxiety didn't subside Although his body was much healthier than before, he was still nowhere as hale and hearty as Wanyan Xu Su Yi could only increase his guard, keeping his eyes firmly fixed on Wanyan Xu, he did not even dare to blink, for fear that the ene to press his advantage

Just as the tere deadlocked, a sweet and gentle voice was heard fros an audience”

Su Yi could finally relax and heaved a big sigh, he knew that Zi Yan had deliberately interrrupted so that Wanyan Xu could not get inti Su Yi from a sticky situation From Wanyan Xu's perspective however, he had been interrupted just as the fun was beginning Displeasure ritten all over his face However, he was a conscientious monarch at his core; he never allowed his whims to dictate his actions He had no choice but to let this opportunity slip, and said glumly: ”What is it?”

Seeing that Wanyan Xu would rather leave the roo to hide his extre to your Majesty, General Yu Cang is leading his victorious army back to court, the letter that was just delivered says he has reached the wang Jing Pavilion five li [2] outside the capital”

After hearing these words, the stormy expression on Wanyan Xu’s face finally cleared up, and he said genially: “He has returned? That’s wonderful! Send down rade will accompany me to the Triumphant Pavilion ten li outside the city to welcome General Yu”

Su Yi saw that his spirits had beco had achieved greatQi Upon the reminder that his ancient country had now been destroyed and his country rudderless people that belonged to no state, grief overtook his heart Suddenly weak-kneed, he sat heavily on the bed just behind hi up his fists, he forced hi to lose his poise in front of Wanyan Xu

Wanyan Xu turned back to look at hi to Su Yi, he enfolded him in an embrace Su Yi was startled and immediately tried to break free, only to hear Wanyan Xu say softly: “Don’t think so ard the citizens of Great Qi asto remain here, and miss your own country, I promise you, I will eventually show you how to fulfill your wish If you feel like crying, perhaps it would be best to just cry Burying your distress in your heart, it would be sad if you should fall ill“ Rising, he sed to escape But I will eventually savour this flavour, in thea big s strides, he left

Su Yi stared blankly at his retreating figure, unable to believe that those words, which could be considered gentle, had passed from the lips of thisback, he was struck by a distressing thought: he has captured ranted his wishes Under such joyous circuh spirits and say these lovely things to deenerosity and broad-mindedness If I take them to heart, I will be a fool

Before he could finish sorting through his thoughts, he heard the sound of the door opening Looking up, he saw Zi Yan hastily approach, saying in a low voice: “General Su, didn’t you do as I told you?”

Su Yi coldly replied: “I did just as you suggested, and caused this sorry state of affairs Miss Zi Yan, don't tellto help your king in his efforts toof how hard he had worked to struggle pass all his ht would pass his lips, with the only result being that he had er burning in his gut

Zi Yan hesitated, alh I would never dare to say that I understand his Majesty's tee of it He usually hates craven weaklings, if you had done as I suggested, he would no longer have any reason to be interested in you What has slipped through the cracks, why has the plan backfired instead?”

Su Yi replied: “Hoould I know, but if Miss truly wants to take revenge, I’ll teach you an effective and satisfying method”

Zi Yan raised her head and looked at him suspiciously, only to hear hied your brother, and I will no longer have proxi Does that not re, he ser Zi Yan wore at her waist His starry eyes were filled with deter for? If you don’t seize this chance, you e”

Zi Yan's eyes were flashi+ng as she looked at him, and suddenly said: ”General, your country has been destroyed; I can understand your desire to die along with her But I don't understand why you refuse to die by your own hand, why do you need Zi Yan to end your life instead? Does the General lack the courage to meet death?”

Surprisingly, Su Yi gave a sad chuckle and said: “If I should have the freedohted But your king is using the lives of the citizens and captured troops of the Great Qi as ame Does Miss understand my difficulties now? If I die by Miss's hands, he would have no reason to vent his rage on the captured soldiers and citizens of the Great Qi You are his favoured attendant; he will not take his anger out on you for the sake of a lowly prisoner of war such as h the animosity between Miss and I is as deep as the ocean, I know that you have an upright character Su Yi only hopes that after his death, you will often advise your king to treat the people of Great Qi kindly Su Yi will be sincerely grateful for your benevolence in the underworld”

Zi Yan's gaze suddenly grearer, she said softly: “General Su can be reassured Although Zi Yan does not dare to guarantee anything, but if his Majesty decides to vent his rage on your people and soldiers, Zi Yan will do her uter, clearly articulating each word, she asked: “The General has really decided on this course?” Su Yi did not reply, slowing closing his eyes, wearing a beatific smile upon his face