RPAGF Chapter 58 King Han's Birthday Banquet
Chapter 58 King Han's Birthday Banquet
"What did you say?"
"Tell me... about your origins." Jingni's voice was a little hoarse. "Tell me about your mother being banished from the Qin palace, and how you've been searching for your own history..."
"......"
Xia Bing fell silent.
"I don't know what you're carrying," Jing Ni looked up at him, "but I know you're not an ordinary person."
"so......"
"So I won't stop you." Jing Ni took a deep breath. "But I have one condition."
"What are the conditions?"
"No matter how many women I have in the future, I will always be the first," Jing Ni said earnestly. "You are my first man, and that will never change."
"......"
Xia Bing paused for a moment, then smiled.
"Okay." He nodded. "You're the first."
"Do you keep your word?"
"count."
Jingni looked at him, her eyes reddening again.
"Xia Bing..."
"Um?"
"You must be good to me." She threw herself into his arms. "You must..."
"Okay." Xia Bing hugged her tightly. "I will."
The two embraced in the pavilion, the sunlight shining on them, warm and beautiful.
Ji Wuye returned to his residence and flew into a rage.
"Useless! All of you are useless!"
He slammed his fist on the table, and the fine mahogany table shattered instantly.
Bai Yifei stood to the side, his expression indifferent.
"My lord, please calm your anger."
"Calm down?" Ji Wuye glared at him. "Have you investigated Xia Bing's background thoroughly?"
"It's been investigated." Bai Yifei nodded. "He claimed to be from the state of Zhao, but as far as I know, there is no large clan with the surname Xia in the state of Zhao."
"Then continue the investigation!" Ji Wuye roared. "I want to see just how Xia Bing came to be!"
"yes."
"And another thing," Ji Wuye narrowed his eyes, "I want to see how long he can hold out by sealing off the area around Zilan Pavilion."
"What does the Marquis intend to do..."
"Since open methods don't work, let's try covert ones." A ruthless glint flashed in Ji Wuye's eyes. "Pass down the order: send men to monitor every move of Zilan Pavilion. Keep a close eye on anyone who comes into contact with Xia Bing."
"clear."
Bai Yifei turned and left.
Ji Wuye stood still, his eyes dark and gloomy.
"Xia Bing..." he murmured, "No matter who you are, offending me will not end well!"
……
Early the next morning.
Xia Bing was practicing her sword in the courtyard when she suddenly sensed something was amiss.
He stopped what he was doing and glanced out over the courtyard wall.
"What's wrong?" Zi Nu walked over.
"There are people watching us," Xia Bing said calmly. "There are many people outside monitoring us."
"Is he one of Ji Wuye's men?"
"Probably." Xia Bing sheathed her sword. "It seems he intends to stall us for time."
"So what do you plan to do?"
"No rush." Xia Bing's lips curled up slightly. "Since he wants to play, I'll play along."
……
That evening.
Xia Bing walked out of Zilan Pavilion alone.
"Young master!" Zi Nu chased after him, "Where are you going?"
"Let's go for a walk." Xia Bing glanced back at her. "Don't worry, I'll be back before dawn."
"I'll go with you..."
"No need," Xia Bing shook her head. "You stay here and protect Jing Ni and the others."
"But......"
"Trust me." Xia Bing smiled at her. "This little situation is no problem for me."
After saying that, he turned and disappeared into the night.
……
Xinzheng West City.
Inside a dilapidated house, several men dressed in black were talking in hushed tones.
"Boss, someone left the city again today."
Who is it?
"It seems to be Xia Bing's woman, her name is something like Snow Woman."
"Send someone to follow them."
"yes!"
Just as the man in black was about to leave, he suddenly felt a chill creep over him.
"who?!"
He turned around abruptly and saw a figure standing in the moonlight.
It was Xia Bing.
"Xia...Xia Bing?!"
The man in black's expression changed drastically, and he turned to flee.
But as soon as he moved, he was frozen in place by an invisible force.
"Trying to run?" Xia Bing walked over slowly. "I'm afraid it's too late."
"What...what do you want to do?!"
"What for?" Xia Bing smiled. "I'm here to play a game with you guys, of course."
He raised his hand and waved it gently.
The men in black froze instantly, then collapsed to the ground, foaming at the mouth.
"Go back and tell Ji Wuye," Xia Bing's voice was icy. "If he tries to send people to spy on him again, he'll be dead next time."
"Yes...yes..."
The man in black scrambled out of the courtyard.
Xia Bing watched their retreating figures, a slight smile playing on her lips.
This is just the beginning.
……
In the following days.
Ji Wuye dispatched a large number of people to monitor Zilan Pavilion.
But each time, Xia Bing easily defeated those people.
Moreover, after each failure, they lose something.
The first day was marked by the tokens they carried.
The next day, it was their weapons.
The third day revealed the intelligence they had hidden.
On the fourth day, Ji Wuye finally realized that something was wrong.
"Useless! All of you are useless!" he roared. "Dozens of people, and you can't even handle Xia Bing!"
"My lord," Bai Yifei spoke, "this Xia Bing's strength far exceeds our expectations. I suggest we refrain from any rash actions for the time being."
"Temporarily?" Ji Wuye glared at him. "You expect me to swallow this insult?"
"It's not about swallowing," Bai Yifei said calmly, "it's about waiting for the right opportunity."
"At what time?"
"I've heard there's been some activity in Baiyue lately," Bai Yifei said, a glint in his eyes. "Perhaps... we can take advantage of that."
"Baiyue?" Ji Wuye frowned. "What does Baiyue have to do with this?"
"Prince Tianze of Baiyue has always wanted to restore his kingdom," Bai Yifei said. "If we could cooperate with him and use his power..."
"Good idea!" A glint of light flashed in Ji Wuye's eyes. "Send the order to contact Tianze!"
"yes!"