Chapter 157
Book 14 Chapter 11 – The Special Elite Forces
Xiang Shaolong left Huan Qi in the royal tent with Xiao Pan and Li Si before he rushed back to the a.s.sembly ground to fetch his two alluring wives. He was too late and they had left already. When he was about to leave himself, Ying Ying appeared from the crowd and held onto his sleeve, dragging him to a spot near the river.
Xiang Shaolong noticed that her expression was forlorn and is certain that she is feeling terrible inside. Therefore, she did not exhibit her usual stubborn characteristics.
Ying Ying did not say a single word until they reached a little wood near the river. She released him from her grip and turned around with her back facing him, whining: "I know that you must despise me now and regard me as a wanton woman."
Xiang Shaolong walked up to her and held her firm shoulders, turning her around slowly. Pressing her against a tree, he scanned her pretty face and saw large drops of tears flowing down her face. He smiled and use his sleeve to wipe her tears, coaxing: "Why would I despise you? Men can sleep around and so can women. Moreover, you are still a single girl. Didn’t you say that you are more capable than men in all areas? Why are you so despondent now?"
Ying Ying was in a daze: "You really forgive me?"
Xiang Shaolong casually shrugged his shoulders: "It is human nature to react to seduction. When you are emotional, anything can happen. If you are really in love with Guan Zhongxie, I will give both of you my blessings and will not cause any trouble for you."
These are his true and sincere thoughts. When he was still in the 21st Century, he knew many women who have multiple partners and he himself was one of their partners. Now, it is similar to the att.i.tude of the Qin ladies so he need not take it too seriously. Although he did feel uncomfortable at the beginning, it is just a natural reaction. After some time, it did not really matter.
Some colour returned to Ying Ying’s face and she lowered her head, confessing: "Last night, I was only waiting for you. Somehow, he showed up and I succ.u.mbed to his seduction. I am really sorry. You are really willing to forgive me?"
If he can choose, Xiang Shaolong would not want to get involved in any new relations.h.i.+ps. But to counter Lu Buwei and Guan Zhongxie, he must win Ying Ying’s heart no matter what happens. Moreover, he is not bothered about her personal life. Leaning forward and smelling her fragrance, he a.s.sured: "I still prefer your stubborn att.i.tude. That is the real you."
Ying Ying sighed: "But I still feel that I committed a wrongdoing. After all, I get to know you first. When I saw you in the market fighting off the bullies, I just cannot forget you. But you are so proud and indifferent! Ai! What should I do? If he comes to look for me again, I am afraid I cannot resist him. Can you help me?"
Xiang Shaolong sighed to himself. He knew that Guan Zhongxie has achieved his goal. But making love to Ying Ying first, he has secured an irreplaceable place in her heart that makes it hard for her to resist him. If Ying Ying becomes pregnant, she will have to marry him. What will be the consequences if that happened?
The first to suffer will be the Lord Changping Brothers. Xiao Pan will be suspicious of them and their official posts will also be in peril.
The only way out is to satisfy Ying Ying in a love relations.h.i.+p or marry her officially. Then, Guan Zhongxie will be unable to interfere with her anymore.
Xiang Shaolong sighed: "Has Miss Ying tried bush games?"
Ying Ying was stunned: "What are bush games?"
Xiang Shaolong leaned forward to her ear and softly whispered: "That means making love in the wild."
Ying Ying’s face became as red as a beetroot and she lowered her head and shook it furiously.
Xiang Shaolong intentionally teased her: "When you shake your head, does it mean that you have not tried it or is not willing to try it?"
Like an exploding volcano, Ying Ying leapt into his bosom and embraced his neck smiling sweetly: "I want to try but I can’t. My period is here."
Xiang Shaolong was elated: "It is all right as this is considered the safety window."
Ying Ying was taken aback: "What is a safety window?"
Xiang Shaolong kicked himself for spouting nonsense. Without explaining himself, he hugged her well-proportioned body and kissed her pa.s.sionately for some time before releasing her. With her face and ears completely red from his teasing, Ying Ying returned back to the campsite.
When Ji Yanran woke up, she joined Wu Tingfang and the other ladies as they happily accompanied Xiang Shaolong out of the camp. They head to a nearby valley where there is a clear stream for them to take a bath. The Eighteen Guardians stood guard to prevent outsiders from peeping at them.
The ladies are not totally naked but are dressed in their undergarments and shorts. Xiang Shaolong is highly aroused when he saw all the exposed flesh.
The water is very clear and unique rock formations lined the sides of the stream. Among the rock formations are the tangled roots of wild trees that resembled a bonsai plant. At sunset, the golden rays of the sun shone through the leaves and reflected off the water in a stunning display. It is simply heaven on earth.
Listening to the girls squealing and playing, Xiang Shaolong rested on a piece of rock and felt that he was in paradise.
Ji Yanran came to his side and squeezed into his bosom, asking: "When Hubby is going to a.s.sault Tian Dan, will you bring me along? Zhi Zhi already indicates that she must come along as this concern her family vengeance."
Xiang Shaolong recalled Zhao Qian’s death and hesitated: "Is Tingfang coming along too?"
Ji Yanran replied: "Nope. She will stay behind to take care of Bao’er. Little (Tian)Zhen and Little (Tian) Feng will stay behind too."
Xiang Shaolong hugged her and kissed her mouth, smiling: "So this has already been decided. How can I bear to reject your requests?"
Ji Yanran did not expect him to be so agreeable. To Zhao Zhi, she exclaimed: "Zhi Zhi, Hubby has given his consent."
Zhao Zhi shouted with joy and swam up to him, presenting him with a pa.s.sionate kiss.
Xiang Shaolong suddenly thought of Shan Rou. If she knows that they are going to attack her sworn enemy, she will be delighted. But where in the world is she?
At the evening banquet, Teng Yi finally came back and reported that Pu Bu and You Zhi (Prince Dan’s military advisor) have left this morning to meet up with Xu Yi Luan. They are escorted by over a hundred experts from the Wu Family Elite Army.
Xiang Shaolong updated Teng Yi about Huan Qi’s a.n.a.lysis of Lord Gaoling’s rebel troops and added: "It seems like Lord Gaoling is truly useless. We will only need two thousand