Chapter 189
Book 17 Chapter 07 – Fixing A Duel Date
After Xiang Shaolong got seated, he noticed that Lord Changping and Lord Changwen are seething with anger. First, they are annoyed at Ying Ying’s lack of self-respect and secondly, they were displeased at being pa.s.sed over by Dan Meimei and Guiyan.
At the end of the day, they are members of Qin Royalty. Even if discounting Lord Changping’s position as Premier, their posts as the Commanders of the Palace Guards are already one of the most prestigious positions in Xianyang City.
From this, it shows that Lu Buwei is wielding enormous power in Xianyang City.
Supported by Zhu Ji and Xiang Shaolong, Xiao Pan can still counter him in the Qin Court but in terms of influence and regarding matters outside the palace, Lu Buwei is the undisputable champion.
Among all the ten odd tables that were occupied, only their table does not have any serving maids.
A shaking Chunhua came up to Xiang Shaolong and gingerly offered: "Shall I get Bailei and Yang Yu to accompany your table?"
Among the top courtesans in the Drunken Wind Brothel, Dan Meimei is the best while the next best three are Guiyan, Bailei and Yang Yu. Lord Changping coldly barked: "Get lost! If Dan Meimei or Guiyan is not coming tonight, the rest of the girls can forget about coming too."
Her face turning deathly pale, Chunhua frantically retreated.
Teng Yi icily shot a look at Guan Zhongxie’s table and state in a deep voice: "Guan Zhongxie is here with an ulterior motive. He is out to make us look bad."
Jing Jun leisurely added: "They have another twenty odd men downstairs who all belong to the arrogant group of men terrorizing the Xianyang commoners. If we can teach them a lesson, everyone will only cheer for us."
Xiang Shaolong simply smiled: "That’s easy. Jing Shan and the rest are drinking downstairs too. You can tell them to stir up trouble and it is a piece of cake."
Jing Jun was delighted and left to inform them.
Suddenly, a high-pitch protest can be heard from Guan Zhongxie’s table and attracted everyone’s attention. It was Guan Zhongxie hugging Ying Ying and trying to feed her wine. Ying Ying knew that Xiang Shaolong and the others are watching and refused to yield.
Lord Changping knew that Guan Zhongxie is intentionally provoking them and held back his anger.
Lord Changwen was the one who could not hold it any longer. Standing up, he roared: "Sister! You come over here right now!"
Guan Zhongxie released Ying Ying and folded his arms with a big grin on his face.
Ying Ying stole a look at Xiang Shaolong before lowering her head: "What is it? Let’s talk when we get back home!"
Lord Changping is afraid that matters would escalate. Pulling Lord Changwen down to his seat, he sighed: "This is bu11s.h.!.+t."
Xiang Shaolong enjoyed a sip of wine and lazily comforted: "The more we get agitated, the c.o.c.kier Guan Zhongxie becomes. Anyway, I already instructed Wu Fu to come and see me within an hour or I will trash him place. That is Guan Zhongxie’s Achilles’ Heel"
Hearing this, the two Lords’ expression became better looking.
Returning back to his seat, Jing Jun shot Ying Ying an eye and whispered: "Dan’er told me before that this precious sister of our two brothers here is actually in a dilemma. She really loves Third Brother but was afraid of loneliness. Moreover she loves to play and ran into this Casanova. Coupled with Third Brother’s absence, she became more and more intertwined with Guan Zhongxie. Look at her eyes if you disbelieve me, there are more pain than joy in them!"
Lord Changping angrily swore: "I just had a big fight with her yesterday. Hei! I am going to be a good Left Premier and do whatever I can to counter Lu Buwei. Let’s see how he dies in the end."
Xiang Shaolong checked: "Have you transferred w.a.n.g Jian back to the Capital?"
Lord Changwen reported: "It is still being rejected by Lu Buwei. w.a.n.g He is also supporting this but was suppressed by Lu Buwei’s Meng Ao and w.a.n.g Ci. They said that the Xiong Nu are still active and it is better to be safe than sorry. Empress was frightened at hearing this and dare not support Crown Prince so this issue has been dragging on."
Jing Jun groaned: "Huan Yi is worse off! Military spending is controlled by Lu Buwei and his budget has been compromised here and there, restricting his work performance. We must quickly solve this problem for him."
Xiang Shaolong laughed: "Have more patience! When the Black Dragon appears, it will be the start of his decline. By then, he will be too busy countering Lao Ai."
Lord Changwen and Jing Jun do not know anything about the Black Dragon and enquired further.
Teng Yi affirmed: "Let’s talk about this later!" Pointing to his back, he laughed: "Third Brother’s old friend is here."
Everyone looked to where he is pointing.
True enough, Wu Fu is here.
As he walked over, he greeted and mingled with the other guests as usual without any fear. He seems to be confident with the backing of Guan Zhongxie.
Pa.s.sing by Lao Ai’s table, this fellow displayed even more intimacy but at Xiang Shaolong’s table, he stood a distance away and reported: "After knowing that Official Xiang is looking for me, I underwent a miracle recovery. Ai! I have let you down as the Spear was being stolen at night and that is the reason for my sickness."
Everyone glanced at one another after hearing his words, thinking that this man is outrageously irresponsible. But this must be Lu Buwei’s and Guan Zhongxie’s idea to not let Xiang Shaolong have the spear no matter what. Without their support, Wu Fu will never display such insolence.
Xiang Shaolong plainly replied: "Since the treasure is lost, I have the responsibility to investigate this crime. Brother Owner Wu must now come back with me to the Command Centre and provide all the evidence. I will get my Cavalry Army to get the Spear back at all costs."
Wu Fu’s face lost some colour and could foresee his own death at the Command Centre. He hurriedly countered: "I appreciate