When Xiang Shaolong returned to Tingsongyuan, Fei Chun came up to him and said, "I'm reporting to Mr. Xiang and Zhang Quan that Kunshan has left."
Xiang Shaolong had already forgotten the two of them, and asked in shock when he heard this: "Did you bring any luggage?"
Fei Chun lowered his hands and replied respectfully: "It's filled two mule carts. The eldest lady knows about this."
Xiang Shaolong secretly thought that this was a clean fall, and was about to go back to his room when Fei Chun said a little awkwardly: "Master Xiang, after the song and dance troupe is disbanded, can all the brothers follow Master Xiang?"
Xiang Shaolong patted him on the shoulder and said: "The song and dance troupe will not be disbanded. You should do your best to support the second lady and travel around the country, rather than being stuck in one place." After saying that, he walked up the steps of the main hall.
Fei Chun chased after him and said: "Miss Xiang, Miss Xingyue and Miss Xingyue, oh, I almost forgot, Mr. Yan is here and waiting for Master Xiang in the east chamber, saying that he has urgent matters."
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Xiang Shaolong felt his head grow bigger when he saw how popular he had become, so of course he went to see Xiao Yuetan first.
Xiao Yuetan stood in front of the window, clasping his hands and looking at the garden scenery outside the window. When Xiang Shaoneng came behind him, he calmly said: "Shaolong, I have very bad news."
Xiang Shaolong was startled and asked: "What bad news?"
Xiao Yuetan said: "Today I disguised myself to follow Han Chuang, but this ungrateful man secretly went to see Guo Kai and discussed it for an entire hour before leaving."
Xiang Shaolong felt a sad feeling in his heart. I didn't let others down, but they let me down. What else can I say? This guy is getting better and better. Even Lord Long Yang was deceived by him. He said helplessly: "What?
It doesn’t matter: I’ll leave tonight, Lord Long Yang has arranged everything.”
Xiao Yuetan turned around, grabbed his shoulders with her hands, and said solemnly: "How to go? The traffic on both waterways has been completely paralyzed by the heavy snow. Long Yangjun and Han Chuang are the same raccoons, and they both want your life."
He added: "The reason why I am suspicious is because Lord Long Yang came to see Han Chuang. The two talked for a while, and Han Chuang went to find Guo Kai. What do you think this is about?"
Xiang Shaolong's expression changed: "What?"
Xiao Yuetan sighed: "Shaolong, you trust your friends too much. But when the interests involve the life and death of the country and the entire family, all friendships will be put aside. To the people of Sanjin, you have become Xiang Shaolong.
Only by removing you as their reminder of death can they feel at ease."
Xiang Shaolong's scalp was numb. If he couldn't leave, wouldn't he have to face Cao Qidao's divine sword and other troubles?
He said decisively: "Then I'll go on my own."
Xiao Yuetan said: "Your arm injury has not healed yet, it is too dangerous to walk like this."
After a pause, he continued: "I heard that Cao Qiudao has declared war on you. Are you going to run away without fighting?"
Xiang Shaolong smiled bitterly and said, "What else can I do? My brother's information is really well-informed."
Xiao Yuetan said: "It's not that I'm well-informed, but someone deliberately spread the news and made it known all over the city. It makes it difficult for you to avoid the battle. Alas, have you ever thought that running away like this will cause a lot of damage to you?
, Lu Buwei will definitely publicize it to affect your sacred status in the hearts of the Qin army."
Xiang Shaolong said in astonishment: "You know you are going to die, why do you still want to fight?"
Xiao Yuetan said: "With your current mentality, you will definitely lose. But as long as you see him personally asking for a fight, you can see that he believes that you are a match for him."
Xiang Shaolong smiled bitterly and said, "It could also be that Han Jie was ordered by Lu Buwei and asked him to deal with me."
Xiao Yuetan said: "It's just that you don't understand Cao Qiudao. No one can influence him. This man has been good at swords all his life. When he was weak, he traveled around and found people to learn swordsmanship. I heard that after the age of twenty-five, he never tried it. Survive the taste of defeat and gain the reputation of sword master."
Xiang Shaolong lost his voice and said, "Then you still want me to accept his challenge?"
Xiao Yuetan said seriously: "This is just a matter of fact. The people of Qin value martial arts and the honor of swordsmen the most. You have nothing to say if you lose, but if you run away without fighting, the impact on your prestige will be incalculable. Or You can use lies to deceive him with just ten moves, and maybe it will end successfully and everyone can step down amicably."
Xiang Shaolong was greatly moved and nodded: "If I had not formally proposed it to King Qi, of course I would be talking about flattery on the surface, saying that I don't want anyone to get hurt and so on."
Xiao Yuetan pondered for a while and said: "If you don't repair it directly to Cao Qiudao, this old guy will be unhappy that he couldn't keep you on the last trip, so he will agree to it. If no one knows about this, and you can bear it If you pass these ten moves, everyone will think that you have forced Lao Cao to make peace, and it will be beneficial to your reputation."
Xiang Shaolong secretly thought that Cao Qiudao might have figured out the secrets of his Hundred Battles sword skills, but he was not caught off guard like last time. He said dejectedly: "These ten swords are not easy to take. No matter the speed, strength or moves, I am inferior to him."
Xiao Yuetan shook the hand that was holding his shoulder and said with a stern voice: "Xiang Shaolong, look at me, this is your life and death moment. If you still believe that you will lose, you will never be able to go back to Xianyang to see you. Wife and children, as long as you are ordered to walk down from Jixiaguan's observatory in three days, you will leave Linzi immediately that night and deal with Lu Buwei with all your strength after returning to Qin. Otherwise, all your previous efforts will be in vain."
Xiang Shaolong broke out in cold sweat and woke up with a start. His eyes flashed, he looked back at Xiao Yuetan and said solemnly: "I understand, Xiang Shaolong will never disappoint Brother Xiao's expectations. I, Xiang Shaolong, will definitely come back alive. To Xianyang.”
Xiao Yuetan let go of his hand and said, "I'm going to write a letter in your room now. After writing it, I'll personally deliver it to Cao Qidao for you. Then we'll see if he has such pride."
Xiang Shaolong walked into the large garden in the backyard. Feng Fei and others were rehearsing dance music in the open air where the snow had been shoveled away. Dong Shuzhen was auditioning to sing the finale theme song.
He is quite knowledgeable now. He feels that Dong Shuzhen has a completely different taste than Feng Fei.
It's not like Feng Fei's laziness, but with a picturesque and elegant sentiment, but there is some indescribable naughtiness and enthusiasm swaying in the resentment, which is very touching.
All the girls were engrossed in the music, so when Xiang Shaolong stepped into the garden, he did not attract any attention. Only Feng Fei came to him and whispered: "When Shuzhen finished singing this song, then The general announced that Feng Fei would retire and marry into the Xiang family, Shuzhen would become Feng Fei's successor, and Shuzhen would be in charge of the Jixia Palace."
Xiang Shaolong lost his voice and said: "What?"
Feng Fei chuckled and said, "What the hell? Didn't you transform into Shen Liang to seduce others?"
Xiang Shaolong knew that she was only talking naughty words, so he changed the subject and said, "Has Han Jie come to see you?"
Feng Fei rolled her eyes at him and sighed quietly: "Someone is looking for you about this matter. He said he was going to see Zhong Sun Xuanhua because he wanted to find out what Zhong Sun Long was doing to me. He also swore to God that he would not let Feng Fei down. .It makes people feel so confused that they don’t know what to do.”
Xiang Shaolong smiled bitterly and said: "It is difficult for outsiders to help with this kind of matter. However, Zhongsunlong has promised that he will not have any evil thoughts towards you again, and has also guaranteed protection for the young lady wherever she goes."
Feng Fei's delicate body was shocked and said: "Listening to your tone, it seems that both Long Yangjun and Han Chuang are unreliable, and you seem to be hinting that I don't want to be with Han Jie. What is going on?"
At this time, the singing and music reached their peak, filled with a joyful and festive atmosphere, dazzling and full of vitality. Then with the clear sound of the chimes, everything stopped suddenly, but the aftertaste lingered.
Dong Shuzhen led the concubines to Xiang Shaolong and Feng Fei, bowed down Yingying and said hello sweetly.
Xiang Shaolong deeply felt that the atmosphere of the entire song and dance troupe had changed. Everyone was full of enthusiasm and full of longing for the future and vitality.
Thinking that if they leave without warning tonight, it will definitely have a serious blow to their morale, they can't help but become ambitious and fight like them.
Put all your fear of Cao Qiudao to the back of your mind.
When Dong Shuzhen stood up, tears filled her eyes, and her beautiful eyes reflected indescribable gratitude.
At this time, a servant came to report, and Xu Yi, the general of Yan State, asked to see him.
Xiang Shaolong sighed secretly in his heart, knowing that he had to deal with another kind of trouble.
Xu Yi came to visit him in casual clothes, and he had no followers. In terms of faction power, it was not as powerful as Long Yangjun and others.
It has been many years since I last saw him, and his face has become a lot more weathered, as if his life is not easy.
After the polite words, the two of them sat down separately. The general of the Yan State sighed: "Today we have a heart-to-heart talk, and tomorrow we may have to fight on the battlefield, which will make people laugh."
Xiang Shaolong was also very touched and asked about the current situation of Prince Dan.
Xu Yi sighed: "Who can live comfortably with tigers and wolves as neighbors? The Qi people have ambitions for our land. The general will know about it. We didn't want to send anyone this time, but Guo Kai encouraged Prince Dan.
He said that if Tian Jian could be supported and Tian Dan suppressed, the situation might change. That’s why the last general came. He also realized that no matter who is in power, his ambition will not stop."
Xiang Shaolong secretly sighed in his heart. The Zhao people and the Yan people were not entangled with each other. When he first arrived in Guizhou via a time machine, the Yan people's invasion of Zhao army had just been defeated by Lian Po, and they attacked the Yan people's Jidu.
At that time, Wei, Han, Qi, Chu, etc. jointly put pressure on the Zhao people and forced the Zhao people to retreat. Once upon a time, it was the Qi people's turn to use troops against Yan, but this time it was the Chu people's turn to hold back the Qi people.
Under the threat of the powerful Qin, the three Jin Dynasties were unable to deal with the Qi people.
The entire history of the Warring States Period is a history of big countries annexing small countries; whoever does not pursue the policy of expansion and encroaches on other countries' land to strengthen the country and strengthen its strength will be swallowed up by others. Assuming that the Yan people are stronger than the Qi people, then they are looking sad now.
That's all.
Since being defeated by the Zhao people, the Yan people have been struggling on the edge of subjugation. If Prince Dan hadn't sent Jing Ke to assassinate Xiaopan in the future, not many future generations would have left an impression on the Yan country.
Xu Yi continued: "Prince Dan is currently stationed in Ma Wuyang, which is a large city next to Wu River, relatively close to the south, to deal with the threat of the Qi people. If the general is free, Prince Dan will be very happy to see his old friend."
Xiang Shaolong smiled bitterly and said: "Now I don't have confidence in whether I can return to Xianyang alive, so there are other things to talk about."
Xu Yi said seriously: "Does the general refer to Cao Qiudao's appointment for a battle? It must be Tian Dan, and Lu Buwei is adding fuel to the fire. The general must be careful in dealing with it. We have sent several first-class swordsmen to challenge Cao Qiudao, and it was very frustrating.
The people of Qi are so majestic, but they don't know that even Zhongsun Xuanhua couldn't pass the test. Thinking about it makes people feel discouraged."
Xiang Shaolong knew that this matter was caused by Han Chuang framing him. He didn't want to talk about it anymore, so he changed the subject and asked, "When will Brother Xu return to Yan?"
Xu Yi replied: "I originally planned to leave immediately the morning after the birthday banquet, but now of course I have to wait until I see the general defeating Cao Qiudao before I leave."
Xiang Shaolong shook his head and said, "Brother Xu has too high expectations for me."
Xu Yi was slightly stunned and said: "We haven't fought yet, why does the general seem to have no confidence?"
Of course Xiang Shaolong couldn't tell him how powerful Cao Qiudao was, so he had to be vague and talk about other things.
After Xu Yize chatted for a few words, he turned to the topic that Xiang Shaolong was most afraid of: "This time Yi Ze came to visit me, and I actually have something else to ask for."
Xiang Shaolong had no choice but to say: "Brother Xu, please say nothing." Xu Yi said seriously: "The reason why we joined the joint army to attack your country is not what we want. It is because we are forced by the situation. Otherwise, under the threat of the Qi people,
, will become isolated and helpless. If we get rid of this intimate concern, our country will never participate in the act of conformity."
Xiang Shaolong frowned and said, "This matter is very important, can Brother Xu be the winner?"
Xu Yi sighed: "This is not a question of whether you can make the decision. It is the desire to make the decision. Now Tian Dan and Lu Buwei are colluding from afar. Your team has suppressed the three Jin Dynasties and is unable to go north. Give Tian Dan a chance to go north."
Invading our territory. As long as the general hints to the Qi people that he will not sit back and watch them expand their territory, the Qi people will not dare to act as recklessly as they are now, no matter how bold they are. With just a word, the general can win the victory for your country.
friendship.”
This time Xiang Shaolong was involved in this dilemma. Although he could influence Xiaopan, it was because he had never been selfish and had his own interests in mind.
You must know that since the time of Shang Yang, the Qin State has formulated a national policy of distant relations and close attacks, uniting Qi and Chu to dominate the three Jin Dynasties. As for the Yan people, King Zhao of Yan built a golden platform and hired Le Yi and other famous generals to defeat the Qi Dynasty. After a while, the Qin Dynasty
People never pay attention to the weak Yan people in the remote northeast, so how can they offend the Qi people for the Yan people.
On the other hand, he wanted to plan for Shanrou and help Xie Ziyuan win Tian Jian back. To a certain extent, he was bound to promise Tian Jian what Lu Buwei promised him, which naturally included the fat man of Yan State.
He deeply felt that he was not a political person. Of course, he could easily deceive Xu Yize's heart and pretend to agree. Then he would do it secretly and only hate him but he is not such a person.
Xiang Shaolong smiled bitterly and said, "I want to agree to this matter. It's as easy as saying a word, but I'm afraid it's not easy to do it."
Xu Yi's expression changed slightly and he said: "Maybe the young general has misunderstood and thought that the general is Prince Dan's true friend."
Xiang Shaolong said: "Brother Xu said something serious. Friends are friends and they will never change. But the problem is that I am officially on an envoy to Qi, and Lu Buwei is holding me back. I don't even have a chance to speak, so I dare not
I agree rashly, but can you wait until I think about it before I say anything."
He sighed again and said, "If I were killed by Cao Qiudao with one sword, then it would be useless to say anything."
Xu Yi's expression softened a little, and he said a little embarrassedly: "The young general is too impatient. I should have left everything until the general returned from Jixiaguan in triumph."
After Xu Yi finished speaking, he stood up and left. Just as he was sent to the door of the mansion, Li Yuan came.
In the past, Xiang Shaolong was so free that he could take a nap, but now he was overwhelmed and so busy that he almost died.
Xiang Shaolong asked Li Yuan to wait for him in the hall. He first rushed to sign the letter written by Xiao Yuetan, and then hurried toward the hall and intercepted Xiao Ping'er and said: "Miss, I have urgent matters. I want you to go see her immediately."
she."
This little girl's eyes were full of resentment, and she was very sad. It made his heart hurt when he saw it, but he had no choice. He had made up his mind not to take any more concubines. Emotions were really the biggest burden. Since the death of Princess Qian
, the only ones who can tempt him are Qin Qing and Li Yanyan.
Xiang Shaolong said distressedly: "But Li Yuan is waiting for me in the lobby."
Xiao Ping'er said: "Then I have to go see the lady first, because Mrs. Qingxiu came to her place secretly."
Only then did Xiang Shaolong find out that Mrs. Qingxiu also had a friendship with Feng Fei. After weighing the importance, he hurried to see this beauty.
Mrs. Qingxiu still had her face drooped and refused to show her beauty. After Feng Fei wisely avoided it, Mrs. Qingxiu said straight to the point: "General, do you know that your situation is very dangerous?"
Xiang Shaolong nodded and said solemnly: "Madam, do you have any new news?"
Mrs. Qingxiu said: "Of course Mr. Li will not tell me about him, but I have ordered people to pay attention to him. In the past two days, Han Chuang has come to him from time to time to talk secretly. General, you should know that Han Chuang is not a good person.
Prime Minister Li has never been very happy with Han Chuang, and he suddenly became so close to him, which naturally arouses suspicion."
Xiang Shaolong sighed: "I understand. Thank you sir, Xiang is very grateful."
Mrs. Qingxiu said calmly: "I only did this for Yanyan, otherwise she would definitely blame me. We women only know that the general has great kindness to Li Xiang, and it is a big mistake for Li Xiangruo to repay kindness with hatred. Other
I don’t want to take care of anything else. I don’t dare to interfere with the general’s business anymore. General, please do it yourself.”
Xiang Shaolong had long been accustomed to her indifference in rejecting people from thousands of miles away, so he bowed out and went to see Li Yuan.
Li Yuan sat alone in the hall, drinking tea silently, with a forlorn look on his face. He wondered if he was feeling uneasy because he wanted to betray Xiang Shaolong.
Xiang Shaolong sat down next to him, and suddenly his anger welled up, and he said coldly: "Brother Li, please inform the relevant people, I have decided not to leave tonight."
Li Yuanju said in shock: "Brother Xiang, are you leaving tonight?"
Xiang Shaolong carefully observed his expression, and it didn't look like he was being fake. He asked curiously, "Didn't that ungrateful guy Han Chuang tell you?"
Li Yuan called out to Tianqu and said: "I really don't know about this. I came to you this time. I just want to tell you that Han Chuang persuaded Guo Kai to kill you, and at the same time put the blame on Lu Buwei, so as to cause civil strife in your country.
.Eh? Did you misunderstand that I would share my anger with them? If so, am I, Li Yuan, still a human being? Yanyan will also blame me for the rest of her life."
Xiang Shaolong became confused and could no longer tell who was loyal and who was traitorous, and said, "Then why didn't you come to see me in the past two days? If I really leave tonight, wouldn't I fall into the trap of Han Chuang and Guo Kai?"
Li Yuan felt ashamed and said: "These days, Han Chuang came to talk to me frequently. I also thought about whether to ignore this matter, but in the end I couldn't fight against my own conscience. Don't blame me, Shaolong. It's my younger brother's will."
Not firm enough.”
Xiang Shaolong sighed: "Have you ever thought that as long as I and Lu Buwei restrain each other in Qin, Qin will be unable to attack you with all its strength. Otherwise, you can imagine what will happen."
He couldn't help but think of Xiaopan's identity crisis, which would put him and Xiaopan at an absolute disadvantage. Even if Changping-kun and others still supported Xiaopan, they would have lost the legal basis they had in the past.
Li Yuan smiled bitterly and said: "Actually, Lord Longyang didn't want to betray Shaolong. He just told Han Chuang that he had met you in Daliang, but he didn't tell Wei Zeng afterwards. He threatened him with this, for fear of being
It was revealed that it affected my relatives, so I was forced to cooperate with him. His feelings for you are deeper than anyone else, so he is the one who suffers the most. Brother Xiang should understand what I mean."
Xiang Shaolong said angrily: "Han Chuang is too much. He talks about benevolence, justice and morality on the surface. No wonder he is particularly afraid of me, because he feels guilty in his heart. Alas, since he feels guilty in his heart, he is not too bad.
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Li Yuan smiled bitterly and said: "I didn't expect that Brother Xiang was still in the mood to joke. Han Chuang was indeed very distressed. He was half forced to do so by Guo Kai. The problem was that someone around Han Chuang tipped off Guo Kai and made the matter leak out.
, the person in South Korea who dares not offend the most now is the Zhao people, and Han Chuang is even more afraid of Han Jing, afraid that she will slander King Han. Then he will be in trouble."
Xiang Shaolong's anger subsided a little and he said with a smile: "If I had known that I could kill Guo Kai with one sword that day, I wouldn't have the troubles I have now."
Li Yuandao: "It would make no difference to anyone else. In order to survive, no one is unscrupulous, but I can't do such a thing. In my opinion, Han Chuang will send you away from Linzi tonight without your instructions."
Cancellation, because it is better to borrow Cao Qiudao's sword than to use his own hand."
With just this sentence, Xiang Shaolong could conclude that Li Yuan was not involved in the conspiracy, otherwise he would have known that Long Yangjun was responsible for the escape, and Han Chuang did not know about it on the surface.
In a slightly better mood, he said: "Then at least I will be safe before the competition with Cao Qiudao."
Li Yuan sighed: "It should be so, but I have to do it. All the swordsmen in Linzi are eager to try and weigh your weight first."
Xiang Shaolong snorted coldly: "I'm not in a good mood right now, they'd better not mess with me."
Li Yuan pondered: "Cao Qiudao is indeed a swordsman master from ancient times to the present. Is Shaolong sure?"
Xiang Shaolong thought of Xiao Yuetan's "Ten Moves" and felt a little relieved. He nodded and said, "There should be no problem in protecting yourself."
Li Yuan was surprised, but did not ask any more questions. When he wanted to continue, it was Xie Ziyuan's turn to come to him. Li Yuan knew it was inappropriate to be around, so he left in a hurry.
Xiang Shaolong welcomed Xie Ziyuan into the hall, and the latter smiled bitterly and said, "It's an appointment. But I have a problem. Madam, she doesn't believe that I'm with you tonight. She won't believe it until I meet you."
Xiang Shaolong knew full well that Shanrou was just looking for an excuse to see him, so he smiled bitterly and said, "I will go to the house to pick up brother Xie this time."
Xie Ziyuan said happily: "Brother Xiang is really a good friend. The second prince was very excited when he found out that he could meet Brother Xiang. One sentence of yours will be more effective than Lu Buwei's ten sentences in front of Ying Zheng."
Xiang Shaolong secretly thought that the fall of Qi was due to this mentality.
Xie Ziyuan said: "I must find another soft-boned beauty to accompany me tonight. I don't know how comfortable it is to be next to her."
Xiang Shaolong said: "Isn't she from Tian Dan? It's not good to let her know what we said."
Xie Ziyuan said: "Don't worry. She is famous for not paying attention to political affairs. And it doesn't matter if she tells her. We just need to let the second prince know that you support us."
Xiang Shaolong thought of King Qi's shameless rebuke to the eldest prince Tian Sheng this morning, and secretly thought that no wonder everyone was bullish on Tian Jian's market price.
Xie Ziyuan lowered his voice and said mysteriously: "It is rumored that the king will officially announce the successor to the crown prince at the birthday banquet. It must be the second prince. That's why we have to use Brother Xiang's arrogance to suppress Tian Dan and Lu Buwei."
Xiang Shaolong never imagined that he would engage in a political struggle with Lu Buwei and Tian Dan in this form, which shows that political means can indeed kill without blood.
It was really unexpected that he could change from a person with "nothing" to being able to not only influence the political situation of Qin, but also influence the political situation of other countries.
Xie Ziyuan told him the agreed time and hurried to inform Zhongsunlong and his son.
Xiang Shaolong returned to his room and took out the secret Hundred Battle Sword and hung it on his waist. He thought that if Cao Qiudao didn't agree to the ten moves, he would run away with Feng Fei after everything was settled on the night of the birthday banquet. Little life. It doesn't matter. The swordsman's glory is secondary.
Thinking of Cao Qiudao's superb swordsmanship and the fighting spirit he had inspired in Xiao Yuetan earlier, it was gone now.
However, if Lao Cao is willing to limit himself to ten moves, you might as well play with him. No matter how bad you are, you can survive his ten moves.
Of course he understood that Xiao Yuetan was thinking of him, and escaping without a fight would definitely leave a big stain on his glorious career as a warrior, especially when Xiaopan was facing an identity crisis, which would be even more unwise.
But he knew his own business. Cao Qiudao's swordsmanship was really beyond the power of human beings. For the sake of his wife and children, he felt that it was not worth sacrificing his life, so he came up with the idea of avoiding the battle.
Until now, he still couldn't figure out whether Long Yangjun really betrayed him. Just wait and see if he will cancel his arrangement to leave Linzi tonight, and it will become clear.
He half thought about practicing sword skills in the garden, but secretly thought that if Lao Cao refused to agree to the request of ten moves, the practice would be in vain. While thinking, Xingyue squeezed into his arms with a fragrant breeze and hugged him tightly. , gasping and saying carefully: "The general deceived us very hard."
Xiang Shaolong hugged her plump and charming body and faced her beautiful face. He couldn't bear it, but he didn't want to hurt her heart, so he had to say: "Don't Miss Xingyue have to rehearse singing and dancing?"
The sound of music was still faintly coming from the garden, so Xiang Shaolong would say this.
Xingyue stared at him with bright eyes, and said in a Ni voice: "The eldest lady is giving advice on the singing skills of the second lady. The slave family is worried about the general, so I took the opportunity to sneak in to see you."
It is most difficult to accept the kindness of a beauty. Xiang Shaolong has never had any dislike for this beautiful singer. How could he bear to reject her so he could only consider the situation and said, "Will you continue to follow the second lady?"
Xingyue said: "Of course. We who are traveling singers all have an unwritten tradition, that is, don't marry into a rich family, marry a commoner, or stay single for the rest of your life. Oh, what man have we not seen before? ?I have long lost interest in matters between men and women."
Xiang Shaolong was stunned at first, but then he felt relieved and said with a sigh of relief: "But there are still not many singers like you who can make decisions for yourself. The singers raised by wealthy families cannot control their own destiny."
Xingyue kissed his lips and said with a charming smile: "At first, people thought you were Shen Liang, and seeing that the song and dance troupe was about to be disbanded, I really wanted to follow you, but now I just want to serve the general well. I will come to your place tonight Come, okay? You look much better now."
Xiang Shaolong was greatly moved, but he also felt a little sorry for Ji Yanran and others, so he had to decline politely: "Now I must conserve my strength to cope with the battle with that old guy Cao Qidao. If I still live, if you don't come to me, I will I'll look for you too."
Xingyue happily said: "It's a deal." She gave him a sweet kiss and was very moved.
After Xing Yue left, Xiang Shaolong looked at the sky and thought that it would be better to go for a stroll on the street and walk to Jie Mansion to see Shanrou and pick up Jie Ziyuan than to sit here and think wildly.
After making up his mind, he put on his samurai uniform, put on his windproof long cotton coat, put on his hat, and slipped out.
The sky was very beautiful that day. When the sun was setting, the streets were very lively with people and cars coming and going.
His sword wound has been largely healed, and he has the sword of hundreds of battles in his hand. Unless a large number of warriors come to besiege him, he can always escape, but of course no one will dare to openly kill him. If he is fighting alone, he can use it.
Used to practice swordsmanship.
At the beginning, he was more vigilant and used various methods to detect whether anyone was following him. When he still found nothing, he relaxed and fully enjoyed walking around the ancient capital.
The degree of openness of women in Qi was second only to Qin and Zhao.
In the Qin State, because of the lingering barbaric winds, the women are still full of nomadic taste; in the Zhao State, because the men are few, the royal family encourages men and women to interact, so the women of Zhao and Qin are not afraid of men, lively and affectionate, and even meet strangers on the street.
Men flirt.
Qi Nu seems to be naturally passionate. I wonder if this is a characteristic of Linhai Country. She is rarely shy.
Xiang Shaolong was walking alone on the street, and from time to time he would meet Qi Nu, who was traveling with him, making eye contact and flirting with each other, creating a romantic and charming atmosphere.
Wherever he went, Chu women were the most conservative. The most extreme ones were like Mrs. Qingxiu, who wouldn't even let men see her pink eyelids, and her demeanor and tone made it clear that she could only watch from a distance, not pick them casually.
I can't help but think of Mrs. Zhuang again. She is from a minority in the south, and her style is much bolder.
With brisk steps, Xiang Shaolong stepped into the Jie Mansion. Without any communication, his servants took him to the courtyard where Shanrou lived.
Shanrou dragged him to the side hall and said angrily: "How could you agree to the master's challenge and forget to stab him with a sword so quickly?"
Xiang Shaolong smiled bitterly and said: "He is the one who messes with me now, and I am just the victim."
Shanrou stamped her feet and said, "What about you, Xiang Shaolong? Don't you know what you are worth? I, Shanrou, don't know? If you wait like this, you will die. If you lose, you will lose. What's the big deal?"
Xiang Shaolong sighed: "What I represent now is the honor and disgrace of the Qin warriors, but having said that, the contest does not end with killing people."
Shanrou complained: "You don't understand Master so much. As long as you have a sword in your hand, you won't be merciful and no one can control him. In the past, those who faced him were either dead or wounded. Last time you were only slightly injured."
One sword, I don’t know how lucky I am.”
Then he said: "I just went to see the master and asked him to take back his life. Unexpectedly, he said that it is rare to have an opponent like you, but he refused to change his mind. I'm really angry."
Xiang Shaolong couldn't bear her worry, so he first told her not to tell anyone, and then he revealed Xiao Yuetan's ten strategies.
After hearing this, Shanrou let out a breath of cold air and said: "Master defeats the enemy. Every time you take a few moves, do you think it's easy to take ten moves?"
Xiang Shaolong patted the treasure on his waist and said proudly: "If I can't survive ten attacks, do I still have the life to stand here and let you blame me?"
Shanrou's eyes flashed when she saw his sword of hundreds of battles. She took it out to play with without any ceremony, and said happily: "It's been a long time since I fought against a master, so I asked you to try it."
Of course Xiang Shaoneng knew how powerful she was and said hurriedly: "If I can't do it now, I'll give my little brother one more night to let the wounds heal before I compete with you."
Shanrou said harshly: "I will come to see you tomorrow. If you push three or four, I will beat you up."
After saying this, she smiled coquettishly, her expression as charming as she was charming.
Xiang Shaolong secretly sighed in his heart, Shanrou was the woman he sincerely wanted to stay by his side, but she has become someone else's wife, which has become a helpless regret in his life.
Like the Queen Mother of Chu, Li Yanyan, she knew from the beginning that it was just a one-night stand, and she was prepared in her heart, but she didn't feel sad.
Beautiful memories were left behind.
Shanrou came closer to him and said with a little solemnity: "If I can make the old thief Tian lose his power, it will make him sadder than killing him, and I will have avenged my great revenge. So I found that bastard who has always been unsure of Ziyuan to join Tian Dan.
It’s ridiculous that Sun Xuanhua thinks I look at the father and son again.”
Xiang Shaolong nodded and said: "I understand, why do you have to help Sister Rou to say this?"
Zhuorou's smile was like a flower and she said coquettishly: "I knew you were a good person coming here."
At this time, Xie Ziyuan came back and changed his clothes. When Shanrou sent them out, she did not forget to remind Xiang Shaolong that he would practice martial arts with him tomorrow.
As the carriage drove out of Jie Mansion, Xie Ziyuan warned: "No one in Linzi is afraid of my wife. Even Zhongsun Xuanhua is afraid of being forced to compete with her. Brother Xiang, please be careful."
Xiang Shaolong sighed: "If you can't even pass her test, why should you go to see Cao Qiudao?"
Xie Ziyuan thought the same and laughed at his confusion.
Listening to the soft sound of hoofbeats, Xiang Shaolong closed his eyes, but his mind flew back to his warm home in Xianyang.