Chapter 147
Book 14 Chapter 01 – Xianyang Happenings
Xiang Shaolong took a closer look at the cup of wine Dan Meimei presented to him but could not see anything unusual.
He did not believe that the poison will dissolve into the wine immediately. However, all he can rely on is the illumination of the oil lamp, which makes it more difficult for him to scrutinise the wine.
He gave up the idea of exposing Guan Zhongxie. He wasn’t intimidated by him as he is confident that he can make Dan Meimei confess that Guan Zhongxie to be the mastermind behind the poisoning.
The problem is by doing so; it is equivalent to openly opposing Lu Buwei. Their underground battle will come to light.
Remembering that Lu Buwei has another several years of ultimate power, he decided to play safe for the time being.
Moreover, this issue may become even more complicated and even affect Lao Ai indirectly.
At the same time, he wonders if he can pretend to drink the poisonous wine. This will make Guan Zhongxie and Mo Ao leave him alone for time being. When the matter has pa.s.sed, it will cause confusion among them. They may be misled into thinking that Xiang Shaolong is immune to poison or that Dan Meimei did not poison him in the first place. Their infighting will only benefit him.
These thoughts flashed through his mind very quickly and he reached a decision in a split second.
Xiang Shaolong held the poisonous wine with one hand and embraced Dan Meimei’s waist with the other and laughed: "Miss Meimei needs to drink another mouthful of wine to make it exactly half a cup."
With his back to Guiyan and Guan Zhongxie, he forced Dan Meimei to take another sip of wine.
All the colour in Dan Meimei’s face disappeared and she strongly fought back and protested: "Official Xiang is so barbaric!"
Xiang Shaolong took the chance to release his hold on her. As Dan Meimei has been resisting fiercely all the while, she lost her balance and fell on the floor.
While everybody is focusing on Dan Meimei, Xiang Shaolong swiftly flicked his wrist and scattered the wine under the table. At the same instant, he pretended to help Dan Meimei up and concealed his extra movement. His cover-up was perfect.
Dan Meimei sat upright in shock and was speechless.
Xiang Shaolong laughed loudly: "It is my fault for causing Miss to fall down. I deserved to be punished!" He raised his cup and pretended to drink the poisonous wine.
Opposite him, Lord Changping sighed: "Official Xiang is really amazing. This is the first time I saw Dan Meimei lying down on the floor in front of everyone." Everyone burst out in laughter at his comments.
Xiang Shaolong put down his wine cup and noticed Dan Meimei’s head still lowered with guilt. She did this to prevent others from witnessing the fear and unease in her eyes.
On his left, Guiyan poured more wine for him.
Guan Zhongxie smiled: "If Official Xiang can bear with some pain, I am sure Dan Meimei will lie down again tonight!"
The two Lords broke out in more laughter while the other girls are expressing a mixture of smiles and jealousy.
Xiang Shaolong embraced Dan Meimei’s slender waist and placed another cup of wine beside her lip, gently saying: "Please forgive me by drinking this cup of wine!"
Dan Meimei parted her s.e.xy lips and stared at him with mixed emotions in her eyes. She then drank the entire cup of wine silently.
Everyone cheered loudly.
On his other side, Guiyan was annoyed: "Official Xiang is so biased!"
Xiang Shaolong could see that Guan Zhongxie was not suspicious of him and was secretly happy. He boasted: "I am the most unbiased man. Come! Let me serve Miss Guiyan in drinking wine too."
Lord Changwen egged: "You should feed her wine from your mouth to make it more interesting."
Guiyan chortled and actually lay down on Xiang Shaolong’s lap with an inviting and seductive look on her face. Luckily, her position did not affect his injured leg.
Although a beautiful woman is lying on his lap, Xiang Shaolong is not the least aroused. Firstly, he was busy peeping at Dan Meimei and Guan Zhongxie’s reaction. Secondly, he knew that Guiyan is sent here to please him, the mighty Imperial Cavalry Commander, and is full of insincerity.
Guiyan may not be as pretty as Dan Meimei but is considered the second prettiest among all the girls present. Only Guan Zhongxie’s Yang Yu can be considered on par with her. He could not resist taking advantage of her and poured a cup of wine into his mouth without swallowing it. He then lowered his head, matched her lips and let the wine slowly trickle out of his mouth.
Guiyan moaned slightly and drank the wine skilfully. It is really not easy to drink wine lying down and it must be quite challenging for her.
With everyone cheering him on, Xiang Shaolong was about to withdraw when out of a sudden, Guiyan grabbed him tightly and forced some wine back into his mouth.
Xiang Shaolong was very aroused and forgot about his inhibitions. He sent his tongue into her mouth and they frenched for a while before separating.
Everyone cheered wildly.
Guiyan leaned on him weakly and seductively whined: "Can Official Xiang stay here tonight? I guarantee that your injury will not be affected."
As she was whining into his ear, only Dan Meimei on his other side can hear the words she mentioned. Dan Meimei trembled slightly and lowered her head again, as if she is lamenting over Xiang Shaolong’s impending death and that she is his murderer.
Xiang Shaolong kissed Guiyan’s forehead and smiled: "If you do not make love wholeheartedly, it is not worth it." His hand snaked over and hugged Dan Meimei again and feigned surprise: "Is something bothering Miss Meimei?"
Dan Meimei was stunned and sadly replied: "Official Xiang only has eyes for Sister Guiyan so I am naturally upset."
Guan Zhongxie hurriedly spoke up for her: "Official Xiang is truly impressive and can even make Dan Meimei jealous. We brothers are all in awe of your talents."
Xiang Shaolong secretly cursed him for calling himself his brother. Lord Changwen smiled: "Looks like Official Xiang has to feed her a cup of wine too."
Xiang Shaolong thought that he might as well go all the way and tempt this female murderess. He prepared and held another cup of wine in his mouth and leaned over to match Dan Meimei’s lips. After he finished feeding her the wine in his mouth, he refused to let her go and frenched her deeply. Using all his kissing technique and tricks he learnt in the 21st century, he did his best to tempt and arouse her.
Dam Meimei’s cold demeanour melted and starting burning with pa.s.sion.
Xiang Shaolong knew that with his kissing skills and his impending death, Dan Meimei will feel even more remorseful and may even really fall in love with him.
After some time, tears can be seen in the corner of her eyes, affirming that she was forced to poison him.
Xiang Shaolong did not want to leave yet as he is concerned that the spilt wine under the table has not evaporated yet.
Guiyan came over to fondle him too. Inspired, Xiang Shaolong spilled another cup of wine under the table to hide the earlier spill.
After a series of caressing, Dan Meimei surprising excused herself and took her leave.
Without this popular babe, the Lords were less enthusiastic compared to before. Xiang Shaolong took the chance to take his leave too.
Whether she is sincere or putting up an act, Guiyan actually sent him all the way to the front courtyard. She made him promised to come back for her before she allowed him to board Lord Changwen’s carriage.
Suddenly, Xiang Shaolong finds himself more and more interested in this ancient ‘Black Leopard Bar.’
Back at the Command Centre, he met Teng Yi who is on night s.h.i.+ft and told him everything that happened. Teng Yi was relieved: "What a close call!"
He added: "We are too rigid and kept thinking that he will only attack us during the hunting fair. To think that he will use the Beauty Trap tonight. If we know more about the poison, we can trick them instead."
Xiang Shaolong affirmed: "The poison will take effect after the fair." Teng Yi was stunned: "What makes you so sure?"
Xiang Shaolong explained; "Tu Xian informed me that