Chapter 274 Chapter Eight Farewell Kiss

Dan Chu stood still at his original position, with no intention of ending the stage, Xiang Shaolong was also seated in the seat, and everyone shouted hoarsely. Seeing this strange situation, they gradually stopped their cheering and shouting, and even completely stopped. Xiang Shaolong looked at the angry Shanrou in the field and smiled.At the beginning of raising his voice, he guessed that Danchu would not fight. Danchu couldn't afford to take this risk, Xiang Shaolong was not as powerful as Xiang Shaolong before the Sword of Unrivaled Warriors, and now Xiang Shaolong made Danchu even more uncertain.Assuming Cao Qiudao will personally deal with Xiang Shaolong tomorrow, how could he take such a risk?

Sure enough, Dan Chu said politely: "Your Majesty has issued a strict decree that no one is allowed to compete with the general except Mr. Cao. How dare the general make such a mistake?" Immediately there was a burst of disappointed boos from the bystanders. Zhongsunlong, who was sitting on the other side of Tian Jian, stood up and shouted, "Who dares to disobey the king's decree!" The crowd immediately calmed down, making people feel strange about Zhong Sunlong's "authority". Shan Rou proudly said: "Then General Dan, let's go out and show off!"

Dan Chu looked at Tian Jian begging for help. Tian Jian understood his dilemma, and said with a smile: "Mrs. Rou's swordsmanship is powerful, and everyone in Linzi knows it. General Dan was in a hurry just now. Now the general has provided a buffer, how can he end this battle? Let it go." These words are finally appropriate, implying that Tian Bangfei is Shanrou's opponent, and giving Shanrou enough face. Shanrou knew that in the future, Master Qi had opened his mouth, and it would be impossible to fight, so she gave Xiang Shaolong a hard look, and returned to her seat in disappointment.

Xiang Shaolong knew that Shanrou would not let him go, but he was not worried at all, beating and scolding Shanrou was a joy in life. Xie Ziyuan gave him a grateful look. The sword meeting continued. Although there was a martial arts competition, everyone felt that it was not in the mood. Before noon, it ended in a hurry, and the matter of challenging Xu Shang was over. Xiang Shaolong had lunch with Tian Jian, Tian Dan, Lu Buwei and others in Jixia, and Xiang Shaolong couldn't help looking at Zhongsun Xuanhua, "Why didn't all the envoys from other countries disappear? Brother Xuanhua didn't invite them?"

Zhongsun Xuanhua pretended to be an old friend, and answered him mysteriously: "Two days ago, when the king met with the envoys from various countries, everyone disagreed with each other, and it was very unpleasant. So they can't avoid attending today, otherwise it will be more lively a little." That being said, Xiang Shaolong realized that what he was talking about must be about uniting and fighting against Qin, and Qi still insisted on the previous strategy, so of course it couldn't agree with the eastern countries. Recalling that he was the one who defeated the two combined armies, the first time he used his hands secretly to let Wei Zeng go back to the country, arousing Wei Wang's suspicion of Lord Xinling, and forcibly transferred him back from the battlefield, leaving the group without a leader.The second trip was to personally lead the army to defeat the Hezong Army on the way to Xianyang, causing the Hezong Army to fail.

In the eyes of people from the five eastern countries, he can be regarded as a heinous sin, no wonder Li Yuan and other old friends turned against him to deal with Xiang Shaolong. During the dinner, Xiang Shaolong took the opportunity to tell Tian Jian that Feng Fei will be her last farewell performance tonight before her retirement, hoping that he can announce this in public. Tian Jiandao: "Father admires Missy's performance the most, it would be better if he announces it." Xiang Shaolong said: "This is even better! After congratulating at the end of the night tonight, I have to go back to rest in order to prepare for the battle tomorrow night. The second prince said that I would like to express my gratitude to the king first."

Tian Jian expressed his understanding and agreed to his request. Xiang Shaolong took the opportunity to resign and slip away. ◇◇◇◇◇◇ Back to Tingsong Courtyard, the song and dance troupe has all moved to the palace, only a few maids and servants who guard the gate are left, quiet and deserted. Xiang Shaolong was about to climb the steps of the main hall when Yao Sheng came up from behind and said, "General, I have something important to report to you." Xiang Shaolong just woke up and asked him to monitor Guo Kai and Han Chuang. Later, he found out that Zhongsunlong and his son were secretly colluding with these people, and Yao Sheng was sent by Zhongsun's family, so he didn't take it to heart. .

After the two sat down in a corner, Yao Sheng said solemnly: "In the past two days, the envoys from the three Jin and five kingdoms of Chu and Yan kept meeting, and the most frequent ones were from Zhao and Yan. Swordsmen from all over the country entered Zicheng amidst the crowds of people from all over the country who came to watch the birthday celebration.” Xiang Shaolong first asked: "Did you tell Master Long and Brother Xuanhua about this?" Yao Sheng shook his head and said, "Young Master has already ordered you not to tell him anything during the period of following the general, so they don't know anything about it."

Xiang Shaolong praised: "Only those of you who are familiar with the situation in Zicheng can detect the true identity of Yanzhao swordsman." Yao Sheng lowered his voice and said, "Xu Yize from Yan State and Guo Kai from Zhao State visited Jixia Official together at dusk yesterday. According to the observations of the followers, they seemed to be surveying the terrain." Xiang Shaolong felt stunned, could it be that Guo Kai and the others had guessed that he would slip away tomorrow, so they were going to ambush him. Of course, this will only happen after he has passed the stage of the competition with Cao Qiudao.

For the national interest, everyone has become unscrupulous.The same is true for Xu Yi, if he can pretend to be a member of Qi in Qi and kill Xiang Shaolong, it will be no wonder that Qin and Qi don't turn against each other. Yao Shengdao: "I don't know if the general knows that Mr. Cao has asked the king to issue a king's order. When he and the general are in a decisive battle, no one is allowed to harass and watch from far and near. Therefore, until the result of the contest, everyone must stay behind. In the city, even we are not allowed to step into the confines of the school palace."

Xiang Shaolong thought to himself that although this is good for escape, it also provides the greatest convenience for those who want to assassinate him. He frowned and said, "Did you see where they stopped in particular?" Yao Sheng took out a scroll of silk pictures depicting the situation of officials in Shangji and Xia, and pointed out in detail where Guo Kai and Xu Yiran had gone, and even how long they stayed in a certain place, clearly pointing out. Xiang Shaolong was surprised: "The people who followed them are very careful!" Yao Shengxi said: "The villain knows that the matter is of great importance, so he went to observe their behavior for himself." Xiang Shaolong praised him sincerely, and told him not to leak this matter to anyone. Yao Sheng said angrily: "I knew that not many Yan people are good people. This trip is clearly a conspiracy to destroy our diplomatic relations with your country. If the general tells the matter directly to the king, he will arrange it." Protect the general by hand, or give special permission to wait for the general to return to the city under the observatory." Xiang Shaolong had other plans, of course he would not listen to his suggestion, he patted him on the shoulder with a smile and said, "Why don't they dare to do anything near the academy, I think they should be ambushing on the way back to the city, where there are dense snow forests along the way , the most advantageous sneak attack, can you prepare some fireworks and rockets for me, when I want to return to the city, I will release the fireworks and call you to come to meet me?" Yao Sheng agreed that this was the best way, but he couldn't help but said, "Isn't the general feeling indignant about this matter?" Xiang Shaolong sighed: "Xu Yize and Guo Kai are both my friends who have made friends with me. It is helpless to meet life and death on the battlefield this time, but if we can avoid confrontation, it will be counted. " Yao Sheng showed admiration and withdrew. Xiang Shaolong sat alone in the living room, his thoughts fluctuating, he sat blankly for a while before returning to the backyard.It was cold and lonely along the way, and there was a desolate feeling that some people went to the empty building. But remembering that he could leave for Xianyang tomorrow night, Xiang Shaolong's heart became hot again.After returning, we must comfort our lovely wives and maidservants.Thinking of the time when Zhao returned to Qin and the death of Tingfang, I couldn't help but feel anxious and anxious. "Good boy! Finally found you!" Xiang Shaolong turned around in astonishment, only to see Shanrou rushing towards him like flying, trying to make trouble for him. Xiang Shaolong was so worried that he spread his hands and said, "What does elder sister Rou want to do with younger brother?" Shan Rou slapped his lapel with her hands, stared at him with wide eyes and said: "How dare you spoil this girl's good deeds, who wants you to stand out, are you really better than me?" At the end, she couldn't help laughing coquettishly. Xiang Shaolong couldn't help but patted her smooth face, and said with a smile: "Being a mother of two children, she still likes to fight and kill so much, Big Sister Rou should think about Brother Xie, and stop looking for someone casually." Fighting." It was the first time for the two of them to have such intimate contact in Linzi, Shan Rou blushed slightly, and said angrily, "Believe it or not, I'll cut off your hand that touches me." Xiang Shaolong said dejectedly: "I'm leaving tomorrow night, it should be fine to take advantage of it!" Shanrou was startled and said, "Why didn't you tell me earlier." Xiang Shaolong said in a low voice: "I just decided not too long ago, don't tell anyone about this matter, I'll leave immediately after I've survived your master's ten tricks." Shanrou revealed her concern for Xiang Shaolong, and asked: "Except for the river, the road to leave Linzi is still closed by heavy snow. Tomorrow night you will be the target of thousands of people's attention. How can you escape quietly by boat? Who gave you that?" Arranged?" Xiang Shaolong pulled her into the garden, and said: "I have a perfect plan, otherwise I will not be able to escape the thousands of miles of siege by the Sanjin people. What do you want me to bring back to my two good sisters?" Shanrou smiled and said, "Tell them that I will never die earlier than Tian Dan, and I appreciate his decline and suffering every day." Suddenly her pretty face turned slightly red, she lowered her head and bit her lower lip and said, "There is no one there anyway, why don't we go in the room and have some intimacy!" Xiang Shaolong was taken aback, and said in amazement: "How can this work, brother Xie is my good friend." Shan Rou said angrily: "I deliberately let him go out to fool around, just because I want to fool around with you, it's the most fair thing to get even." Xiang Shaolong smiled wryly and said, "You misunderstood Brother Jie, he was only able to compose a new song in an environment like a brothel, he must be doing something foolish." Shan Rou stayed for a long while, then leaned over her fragrant lips and said affectionately: "Then just a kiss! It's for your martial arts competition tomorrow night, and it should be a farewell to you!" ◇◇◇◇◇◇ As soon as Shanrou left, Xie Ziyuan arrived. Xiang Shaolong secretly called "It's dangerous". Xie Ziyuan looked at him carefully for a while, then heaved a sigh of relief and said, "Little brother thought she would beat you up! Xuanhua told me that she left angrily when she knew you had returned home." Xiang Shaolong said out of conscience: "Sister-in-law is not an unreasonable person, but sometimes she has a bit of a temper!" Xie Ziyuan sat down and said: "There is no one else at this time, but it is quiet, and we can talk about things." Sitting next to him, Xiang Shaolong asked in surprise, "Brother Xie, what's on your mind?" Xie Ziyuan sighed and said, "If you don't believe me, I want to resign! I'm afraid the second prince will not." Xiang Shaolong wondered: "Brother Xie is proud of his officialdom, why did he suddenly feel like retiring?" Xie Ziyuan smiled wryly and said: "Not many officials end well. The bigger the official, the more enemies you will make. When you are in a high position and powerful, no one can do anything to you. Once you become weaker, others will come to fight for your position .Not only do you have to deal with the people below, but you are also in fear all day long. You don’t know what the above think of you. What’s the point of living like this. My wife often says that I am not suitable for an official, and I am not cruel enough. I am very disappointed like Zhong Sunlong and his son. He met Lu Buwei in private, but he didn't tell me." Xiang Shaolong sighed with him and said, "It's not impossible to resign, just pretend to be ill." With a single word that awakened the dreamer, Xie Ziyuan's eyes lit up immediately, and he said, "Brother Xiang is really clever, so let's do it like this. Maybe I can visit Brother Xiang in Xianyang later, and the talented girl Ji. Hey! Brother Xiang introduced it, maybe even Widow Qing can see it." Xiang Shaolong knew that he didn't know his relationship with Qin Qing, so he patted his chest and assured him: "This is on my younger brother." At the same time, remembering Xiao Pan's identity crisis, he couldn't help but twitch. Xie Ziyuan looked at the sky outside the hall, and said: "I want to enter the palace early, let me send someone to pick up Brother Xiang later!" Xiang Shaolong politely refused, sent him out, and then returned to his room and lay down on the couch to study the silk picture that Yao Sheng left him. If he was Xu Yi, he and Guo Kai would set up ambushes along the approximately mile-long official road between Jixia Palace and the city wall. If they shot arrows densely from the snowy forests on both sides, they would be caught off guard, and they would undoubtedly die. What if I pretended to return to Linzi City, and then suddenly fled to the snowy field to watch out for my enemies? There was a knock on the door, and it was Xiao Yuetan who came in. Xiang Shaolong jumped up, handed him the terrain map, and relayed Yao Sheng's report. Xiao Yuetan pointed to a place in the southwest of Jixia Palace and said, "Tomorrow I will put the travel equipment and snowboards on the small hill, right on the top of this west-facing slope, so that you can slide down easily." Xiang Shaolong said happily: "Is it finished?" Xiao Yuetan said: "It's still one night away, I won't go to the birthday banquet tonight, so as not to be recognized by Lu Buwei." Xiang Shaolong said embarrassedly: "Isn't it a pity?" Xiao Yuetan sighed slightly: "What's the matter, only when Shaolong returns to Xianyang safely can he deal with old thief Lu. You may not see me tomorrow, brother is here to say goodbye to you." Xiang Shaolong stretched out his hand to hold his hand tightly, and said gratefully: "Thank you for your kindness, I don't know what to say to express how I feel in my heart." Xiao Yuetan smiled and said: "Maybe you won't think so later, in short, I'm doing it for your benefit. Send a message to Yanran and the others, saying that my brother always misses them." Xiang Shaolong was puzzled and said: "Brother, why do you have such strange words, no matter what, I, Xiang Shaolong, will not blame you." Xiao Yuetan stared at him deeply and said: "People's hearts are unpredictable, don't really just take ten moves and count them, you need to prevent him from becoming embarrassed and angry, and suddenly repent." Xiang Shaolong nodded and said, "After the lessons of Li Yuan and Han Chuang, will I trust people easily?" Xiao Yuetan felt relieved when he heard this, and exhorted: "As long as you can overcome this difficulty and return to Xianyang safely, you will be victorious, otherwise all previous efforts will be in vain." Xiang Shaolong thought to himself that Xiao Pan still had an identity crisis, but he couldn't tell.Su Rong replied: "I will never lose." Xiao Yuetan happily said: "Shaolong has finally regained his confidence!" Xiang Shaolong murmured: "It's really strange. After I lost the Hundred Battles Sword, I felt completely different, as if I had never been defeated by Li Mu. For a while, I was really depressed." Xiao Yuetan stood up and said, "Don't send me off, take care of it. Maybe one day we will go outside the Great Wall together to face the challenge of the prairie." Watching Xiao Yuetan's back disappear at the end of the corridor, Xiang Shaolong recalled the first time he saw Xiao Yuetan in Handan, this versatile man had just finished talking about business, and asked the Wu family to send him a singer to accompany him at night, which left a bad impression on him.Unexpectedly, he is a heroic and heroic character, and everyone has become life-and-death friends. The road of life is indeed full of twists and turns. well!Just go early tonight. Since he fled, there hasn't been a day when he doesn't want to go home. Only there can he find the long-lost happiness and ease.