Chapter 135
Book 13 Chapter 02 – The Stubborn Qin Lady
Leaving the Lieutenant General’s residence, Xiang Shaolong galloped non-stop. Fortunately for him, Qin Qing’s residence is along the same street leading to the palace. It is separated from the palace by twenty over residences belonging to other Marquises and Generals.
He wanted to keep a low profile and rode alone on an ordinary horse. Jifeng and the Guardians have all been sent back to the Cavalry Command Centre.
To make it easier to walk, he has removed his heavy armour and is dressed in a warrior suit. However, his imposing stature is hard to remain unnoticed but at least it makes him feel more at ease.
The sun is gradually setting in the west and there are hardly any pa.s.sersby on roads. Xiang Shaolong was reminded about Shan Rou and could not help but feel dejected.
He can only lessen his pain by working hard to avenge her!
A group of loud galloping sounds can be heard.
A group of ten odd riders rode towards him.
Xiang Shaolong has a high sense of awareness and scanned them carefully. He was shocked at what he saw.
Unbelievably, it is a cohort of female riders. Dressed in different colours of warrior suits, they resembled a colourful rainbow flowing down the long street.
They seemed to be competing among themselves on their horse speed and horsemans.h.i.+p. They speedily overtook every chariot and horse in front of them. In the blink of an eye, they are almost upon him.
Xiang Shaolong recollected Lord Changping’s sister Ying Ying and her female army. Curious, he looked closer at them.
The leading rider is a young lady in a yellow and white warrior suit. As beautiful as an angel, she is even prettier than Lu Niang Rong. Riding her horse with gusto, she looks even more young and lively.
She has long legs like Zhao Zhi and is as charming as Wu Tingfang. Her snowy skin is comparable to Ji Yanran’s. Adding that to her slender waist and full chest, it was a mesmerizing sight. It is a body to die for.
Xiang Shaolong could not help but praise her figure secretly.
The other riders paled in comparison.
The most unique thing is that she carries a proud and satisfied smile on her face, as if all the men in the world are only good enough to be trodden by her horse. Interestingly, every man who saw her lowered their gaze and dare not look straight at her.
Xiang Shaolong is almost sure that this beauty is Ying Ying herself. When she saw him, her pretty eyes lit up like the stars at night.
Xiang Shaolong was terrified and lowered his head, avoiding her gaze.
Ying Yong whistled once and the entire fleet of fifteen female riders stopped their horses and arranged themselves in a neat formation. They are as disciplined as the Qin army, if not better.
Xiang Shaolong can see trouble coming. Lowering his head, he tried to slip away and his mind is full of panic.
Are these female warriors so aggressive that they pick up fights with pa.s.serby on the streets?
With this thought running through his head, he heard swis.h.i.+ng sounds. Ying Ying is apparently swinging her horsewhip over her head. Once she has gained enough momentum, she lashed out towards his back.
Xiang Shaolong was infuriated.
This stubborn girl is truly overbearing. He did not know her nor have any enmity but yet she attacked him.
He listened intently for the whip striking down and stretched his hand, grabbing the whip.
If his opponent is a male, he would continue to pull strongly on the whip, causing the other party to fall down his horse and be embarra.s.sed. But his opponent this time is a young maiden and he could not bear to embarra.s.s her.
Ying Ying let out a cry and pulled strongly at the whip.
Xiang Shaolong turned around and pulled the whip strongly too. The beauty is strong as well and the whip is straightened by both their pulling. Both of them exchanged a fierce look. There is a six feet distance between them which is the length of the whip in addition to the length of their arms.
Everyone else on the street disappeared to avoid getting into trouble.
The female warriors spread out like a fan and cornered Xiang Shaolong against the wall.
Ying Ying’s mouth curled up in a satisfied smile and tugged her horse. The horse reacted to her tug and began to step back.
Xiang Shaolong praised her secretly and released the whip.
Ka-Ching!
Every female warrior pulled out their swords and pointed them at Xiang Shaolong and scolded him with vulgar words like ‘[email protected]/* */’ and ‘[email protected]/* */ your mother.’ These vulgarities are only heard among the scoundrels of Xianyang City.
Xiang Shaolong can feel a headache coming, knowing that he has run into ‘female h.e.l.l riders.’
Ying Ying retrieved her horse whip and was feeling very proud. She rode forwardly slightly and barked to her warriors: "Are you trying to kill someone? Sheathe your swords!"
Xiang Shaolong and the ladies are all confused. The ladies were puzzled and sheathe their swords.
Ying Ying’s laughter rang out like a bell: "You are good! Such a fine fellow! Come with me and let me try out your sword skills."
Xiang Shaolong was astonished: "Does Mistress know what I am?"
Ying Ying impatiently retorted: "You did not even tell me, how am I suppose to know which presumptuous fool you are?"
The female warriors looked at him closely and saw that he is silly looking besides his heroic air. Their hostility reducing greatly, they start to criticise his appearance.
From her tone, it seems like there is some rift between them. However, he cannot recall any such incident after going through his memory and apologised: "My apologies but I have an errand to run and cannot accompany you."
Ying Ying was displeased and curled up her proud and toned lips, laughing coldly: "You do not know what is good for you. Girls! Get him!"
Xiang Shaolong did not know whether to laugh or cry. The female warriors have reacted to her command with two of them producing a huge net normally used to catch animals. The other warriors re-drew their swords and approached him.
There are some onlookers a distance away. They may have been bullied by them before and is unclear of Xiang Shaolong’s status and dared not intervene.
Xiang Shaolong laughed loudly and rolled on the floor right under the nets, and was in front of Ying Ying’s