Chapter 143
Book 13 Chapter 10 – Eastern Province Rebellion
When he arrived at Qin Qing’s residence, she received him in the main hall, mentioning: "Sister Yanran and the rest have left the City to try their horses, preparing to show their true abilities during the hunting fair tomorrow. I am not feeling well so I did not accompany them."
Xiang Shaolong was concerned: "How are you feeling?" She did look slightly tired.
Qin Qing lowered and shook her head lightly: "I am fine! I just did not sleep well last night!"
Raising her head, her clear and pretty eyes look straight ahead at him and explained: "I am slightly worried. When I came back from the palace yesterday evening, I ran into Lord Gaoling and said hi to him. He was very energetic and I am concerned that he might cause some trouble."
Lord Gaoling is the man who was subst.i.tuted by King Zhuangxiang to be the new King of Qin. Xiang Shaolong was alarmed as he was too focused on Tian Dan and neglected this man. Lord Longyang did alert him that Lord Gaoling and Zhao’s General Pang Nuan are in secret contact but he did not pay much attention to it as he did not have a high opinion of Pang Nuan. With Qin Qing’s reminder, he could not help but feel worried about it.
Qin Qing dismissed: "I must have been over sensitive. With you protecting Crown Prince, I can set my mind at ease."
Xiang Shaolong thought that if the military is involved, he will be prepared but if it was some dark conspiracy, he may be taken by surprise! Oh! He should inform Lu Buwei about this and distract him and benefitting himself at the same time. Lu Buwei should be more concerned about Xiao Pan’s safety than him.
Qin Qing saw that he was deep in thought and slowly sighed: "I was having a meal with Empress yesterday and that irritating Lao Ai is always by her side. Why is she so obsessed with such a disgusting man?"
Xiang Shaolong bitterly laughed: "He is truly someone who looks good on the outside but has no substance all. Unfortunately, there are not many people like Grand Tutor Qin who can see that."
Qin Qing trembled slightly and her pretty eyes shone with surprise: "No wonder sister Yanran always say talking with you is the most refres.h.i.+ng and entertaining thing in the world and your conversations are never boring!"
Xiang Shaolong was aroused and had to ask: "Does Grand Tutor Qin feel the same?"
Qin Qing’s face turned red and she shot him a look. Lowering her head, she nodded slightly. She looked absolutely enthralling.
Xiang Shaolong was bewitched by her charm but felt some regrets. He did not know what to say next and the room became quiet.
The short silence seemed to last forever.
Qin Qing asked in a low voice: "Has Commander Xiang eaten?"
Xiang Shaolong blurted out without thinking: "Yes!"
Qin Qing giggled and shot him an emotional look, declaring: "Finally I caught Commander Xiang lying. It is still late morning and lunch is not even prepared yet. If you do not want to have lunch with me, you can say that you are busy with work and I cannot expose you."
Xiang Shaolong was greatly embarra.s.sed and stuttered incoherently. His face became as red as a fireball.
Qin Qing was not the least upset and stood up, adding: "I have no time for you. I need to send lunch outside the City to your wives. Commander Xiang must be too busy to come along! Make sure you take your lunch!"
Xiang Shaolong is beginning to understand her forceful character and softly replied: "I do have some work to do! Hei! Please forgive me."
Qin Qing smiled implicitly but meaningfully at him. Witnessing Xiang Shaolong fumbling, she regained her usual coolness and plainly invited: "Commander Xiang, please!" This is her way of dismissing her guests
Following the direction her hand pointed, Xiang Shaolong walked towards the main door. Qin Qing followed closely behind him.
Xiang Shaolong had an evil thought and purposely halted without warning. Qin Qing did not expect a respected man like him to try such a trick. Letting out a shrill cry, she b.u.mped right into his back.
It was a moment to die for.
In this moment, Xiang Shaolong resumed his flirty behaviour and snaked his hand behind and embraced her slender waist. He intimately whispered into her ear: "Grand Tutor Qin! Be careful."
Qin Qing had not been hugged for a long time. Her body turned soft and her cheeks are burning hot. Trembling like a small bird, she tried to push him away.
Xiang Shaolong dare not go overboard and took this chance to release her, saying: "Please excuse my behaviour. You need not send me any further."
Leaving Qin Qing with a frustrated and annoyed look on her face, Xiang Shaolong left happily.
He has regained the romantic side of him.
Due to all the complicated relations.h.i.+ps, he was tormented by Qin Qing, Ying Ying, Lu Dan’er and Lu Niang Rong.
Now, he felt like he has vented some of his frustration.
Recollecting the feeling of embracing her, his heart leapt for joy.
This is probably called Uncontrollable Love.
He was filled with this uncontrollable love and desire.
When Xiang Shaolong arrived at the Premier residence, Tu Xian came to welcome him and revealed: "There is a rebellion in Pingyuan Province. When Premier Lu received the news, he hurriedly left to seek an audience with Empress and Crown Prince."
Xiang Shaolong was alarmed. Pingyuan Province is made up of land that were seized from Zhao. The rebellion must be