Chapter 85
Book 8 Chapter 9 - Unpredictable Woman
He had just boarded his horse carriage when the twin sisters leaped into his embrace without a care in the world and start to cry happily.
In the confusion, Xiang Shaolong could not tell them apart. Cuddling and consoling, he finally got them to calm down.
One of them disobeyed: "You kept us waiting in agony."
Xiang Shaolong concluded: "You are Tian Feng!"
The horse carriage had left the Marquis Residence for a while when it suddenly halted.
Xiang Shaolong got the two girls to behave properly. Stretching his head out of the window, he inquired: "What is going on?"
His escort Pu Bu came from the front and reported: "Princess Ya’s convoy has stopped in front of us and invited Mister to go over."
Xiang Shaolong could feel a tremendous headache coming but he is powerless to do anything. Soothingly, he patted the exquisite faces of the two girls and jumped down the carriage. Before he left, he ordered: "Protect the carriage well and follow me." Finis.h.i.+ng, he stride towards Zhao Ya’s stationary carriage in big steps.
The carriage start to move off but they are heading to Xiang Shaolong’s place instead.
The two of them sat side by side.
Zhao Ya has a wooden expression and remained in silence for a long while.
Just as Xiang Shaolong was starting to feel awkward, Zhao Ya faintly cried: "Dong Kuang! Tell me! You are not lecherous by nature (yah right!), but why did you pay so much attention to the Tian Sisters?"
Xiang Shaolong was feeling fearful that Zhao Ya is very suspicious of him. He had once made love to the Tian sisters (during his first visit to Zhao Mu’s place) and Zhao Ya knew about it.
Although he has more confidence that Zhao Ya will not betray him again, this matter concerns the lives of a few hundred people. He cannot act on his own wistfulness and abandon his train of thought. Moreover, he has yet to fully comprehend the degree of loyalty she has towards King Xiaocheng.
Fearing that he will deny, she continued: "Knowing that they belonged to Tian Dan, Zhao Mu and you signalled each other and wrestle them back. This is unlike your usual way of doing things! Otherwise, you would have accepted the courtesans from Zhao King."
Totally lost, Xiang Shaolong illogically retort: "I have no idea what you are talking about!"
In an angered and pitiful voice, she cried softly: "Shaolong! Are you still pretending that you do not know me? Do you want me to die in front of you?"
Xiang Shaolong was filled with sorrow but hardened his heart as she is too fickle-minded.
Strengthening his resolution, he mock surprise and exclaimed: "My G.o.d! So you have mistaken old Dong to be another person. Come, examine my face and see if I am wearing any disguise."
Using the oldest trick in the box, he deceived her as she had never seen such a well made mask.
Zhao Ya’s delicate body trembled. She was baffled and disappointed and dare not touch his face. Still shaking, she tried: "You are really not him?"
Xiang Shaolong had applied "Love Seed" scent. Challenging, he proposed: "If you still have doubts, you can smell my scent. Every horse smells different and humans are the same. Come!"
Moving forward, he exposed his neck to her nostrils.
Zhao Ya sniffed twice and discovered a new but refres.h.i.+ng scent that leaves a deep impression on her. Disappointed, she grunted and like avoiding scorpions, she withdrew to the other side of the carriage and leaned on the window. Curious, she asked: "Then why are you eager to posses them?"
Xiang Shaolong has a burst of inspiration and grumbled: "It is all because of that tigress. Leaving Chu, I had wanted to avoid her for a while. How would I predict that she would single-handedly pursue all the way to Handan City? She threw a huge tantrum and even wanted two maidservants. Seeing that the two sisters would serve her fine, I requested them from Zhao Mu. If I knew they belonged to Tian Dan, I would have asked for any other two girls and it will be good enough. Alas, Marquis misunderstood my intentions and tried his best to interfere, causing this mess and your misunderstanding."
Inquisitively, he pondered: "What has the sisters got to do with Xiang Shaolong?"
Zhao Ya’s face is void of colour. Her pretty eyes were s.h.i.+ning at the peak of excitement and cheer. In an instant, they dimmed to disillusion and depression. Turning her head fiercely, she wallowed: "Please leave!"
Coincidentally, the horse carriage has stopped at the main gate of his residence.
Sighing inwardly, Xiang Shaolong alighted.
Shan Rou had not expected Xiang Shaolong to come home with two similar looking beauties. Entering the inner hall, she saw his gloomy face and asked in an unpleasant tone: "Where the he11 have you been? You should inform me if you have to go out."
Xiang Shaolong is troubled over Zhao Ya. Impatiently, he shouted: "You saw me changing in my room. You think I do not know that you are sneakily spying on me?!"
Both Tian Zhen and Tian Feng were startled and their pretty faces lost all colour. Terrified, the two sisters stared at them.
Xiang Shaolong realised he had overreacted. Before he had a chance to make up, Shan Rou put her hands on her waist and anger was written on her face. Short of brandis.h.i.+ng her knives, she snapped: "Who is sneaky? Do you only change when you have a [email protected]/* */ banquet? Can’t you change to shower? Can’t you change to pee?" With a snort, she covered her mouth and could not stop laughing. Batting an eye at him, she ended: "That’s all!"
Seeing the matter is resolved, Xiang Shaolong is relieved. He did not want the Tian ladies to undergo any frightening situations. They are all lonely and vulnerable are cannot withstand any shock.
Joining in the laughter, he praised: "Great acting, Sister Rou. Even I was convinced that you are really my wife."
Hearing these two lines, Shan Rou faced darkened.
Xiang Shaolong was secretly filled with glee. Acting surprised, he declared: "You do not let me touch you and yet you wanted to be my real wife; how can such a deal exist?"
Shan Rou glared straight at him. She resembled a wounded beast which is ready to bite, showing her vicious yet adorable self.
Xiang Shaolong instantaneously softened. Hand around her shoulder, he promised: "Say you love me and let us soar through the skies together!’
Tian Zhen and Tian Feng finally come to the conclusion that they are teasing each other and find them very fascinating.
Shan Rou’s complexion turned loving and arms still on her waist, her view landed on these two alluring sisters. Pointing, she asked: "Who are they?"
Xiang Shaolong was afraid that she will vent her anger on the two girls. Slipping behind her, he caressed her sweet smelling shoulders and replied in the tenderest voice: "They are the maids who are here to serve the wife of myself, The Horse Fanatic Dong Kuang!"
Tian Zheng and Tian Feng obediently kneeled down and pay their respects.
Shan Rou was overjoyed. "Get up," she commanded. And shouted: "Wu Guo!"
Wu Guo nearly appeared as soon as her voice thundered. He was obviously eavesdropping outside the door.
Shan Rou let out another command: "Bring those luggages outside to my adjoining room now!"
Facing the Tian sisters, she added: "Go and tell them to place your luggage nicely"
The Tian sisters have gotten the "Madam’s" permission to stay on and they left in a great mood. As long as they are with Xiang Shaolong, they are willing to endure all kinds of hards.h.i.+p.
Only this "real imposter" is left in the inner hall.
Witnessing that the Tian sisters have overcome the obstacle, his mood improved. Kissing her fine face, he laid out: "Is wifey satisfied now? You wanted a husband, you got one. You wanted maids and there they are!"
Shan Rou was humoured by him but she kept her icy look. She snubbed: "We are not laying