Chapter 194: Hongliang: Should I go to the Qin State with him? The Bronze Box of Han State
Hongliang suddenly raised her head.
Seeing Bai Xianwu in red, striding in from the distance.
She walked steadily and swiftly.
From her walking posture, it was clear she was a decisive and efficient person.
Still no headwear on her head.
A head of black hair draped behind her like a piece of black satin.
Her cold and stunning face looked like an ice sculpture, exuding a chilling aura.
Hongliang unconsciously shivered.
Her legs clamped even more tightly.
Li Mo grinned.
“Come down!”
“No!”
Hongliang seemed somewhat afraid of this Bai Xianwu, hiding her head behind Li Mo.
Li Mo was rather surprised.
The always fearless Princess Hongliang actually had something to fear.
Where did that arrogance from earlier go?
“Salute the General!”
The soldiers’ greeting resounded orderly, but Bai Xianwu ignored it.
She took a few steps forward to the mansion’s entrance.
Raising her hand, she said, “Greetings, Your Highness.”
Hongliang, hiding behind Li Mo, only exposed her large, watery eyes, staring at the stern-faced Bai Xianwu.
Li Mo shrugged and reminded her, “Hey, she’s calling you. Why aren’t you answering?”
Hongliang gritted her teeth and said stubbornly, “I know, but I don’t want to respond. This woman is no good.”
It was her suggestion that led the Emperor of Han to place Han Fei under house arrest.
Coupled with her cold demeanor, Hongliang had a deep aversion to her.
Li Mo smirked.
“These are her people. If they dare lay a hand on you, a princess, don’t you want to see what explanation she’ll give you?”
Bai Xianwu’s timing was impeccable.
As long as she addressed Hongliang’s concerns satisfactorily, even if this escalated to the Emperor of Han, he would downplay it.
After all, in the Emperor’s eyes, the stability of Han relied on this General!
Li Mo lightly tapped the ground, bringing Hongliang, who was cLinjing to him like a koala, in front of Bai Xianwu.
Bai Xianwu stared at him for a moment.
Expressionless, she said, “Why is the envoy here?”
The question was clearly rhetorical.
Bai Xianwu knew about Li Mo’s presence as soon as Hongliang had stopped him at the palace gates.
The events that just happened were also at her behest; she couldn’t be unaware of Li Mo’s presence.
The surrounding soldiers were all shocked when they looked at Li Mo.
This man was actually the envoy from Qin!
Are all Qin warriors this formidable?
Even with Princess Hongliang, a burden, over a hundred men couldn’t take them down!
Li Mo’s expression remained calm; he chuckled lightly and asked, “Do I need to explain myself to you?”
“How dare you! Speaking to the General in such a manner – this isn’t Qin!”
The commander beside Bai Xianwu barked angrily.
“How dare you! Why are you yelling? You’re scaring the princess!”
Hongliang hopped down from Li Mo.
Like a protective hen, she put her hands on her hips and shouted haughtily.
If it hadn’t been for Li Mo earlier, she would have been utterly disgraced.
As a princess of Han, being apprehended by Han soldiers was unthinkable.
She couldn’t afford such a disgrace!
“Stand down,” Bai Xianwu said faintly.
The commander immediately retreated behind her without a word.
More obedient than a dog.
“Indeed, there’s no need,” Bai Xianwu said, looking at Li Mo.
She continued, “The envoy doesn’t need to explain his whereabouts to me, but for fighting with our soldiers in Han territory,
isn’t an explanation required?”
Li Mo calmly replied, “I was protecting Princess Hongliang. Shouldn’t General Bai first explain to the princess?”
Hongliang immediately perked up.
She puffed out her chest, lifted her chin proudly, and said, “Exactly. That dog dared to draw his sword against me. That’s a capital offense. What do you say?”
Bai Xianwu’s eyes shifted slightly as she looked at Hongliang.
Hongliang instantly shrank back.
Like a defeated hen, she slinked back behind Li Mo.
Li Mo’s brow twitched involuntarily.
This princess’s boldness was all for show!
“Is that true?” Bai Xianwu asked coldly, turning to the commander behind her.
The commander respectfully replied, “The princess forced her way into the forbidden area. I was acting on orders.”
Hiding behind Li Mo, Hongliang felt safe.
Suddenly, she felt confident again.
She stuck her head out and shouted, “You’re lying! Did I force my way in?
“I just shouted a few times at the entrance.”
“Which of you saw me force my way in?”
The soldiers were silent.
Indeed, she hadn’t forced her way in!
She had just knocked down two people and yelled a few times at the door.
The commander acted solely because Honglian was about to strike him.
Seeing no one counter, Honglian immediately grew smug.
“Look, look, it wasn’t me who forcibly entered the forbidden land; it was your subordinate who intended to harm me.”
“General Bai, how are you going to explain this to me?”
“If I’m not satisfied, we’ll go find my father and seek justice.”
“Daring to kill a princess, how many heads do you think you have to sacrifice?”
Honglian roared at the guard.
It was the first time anyone had dared to treat her like this in Han!
Suddenly!
A cold flash passed before Honglian’s eyes!
Before she could react, a chilling sensation swept across her.
It wasn’t until a heavy thud sounded that she understood.
“Does this explanation satisfy you, Your Highness?”
Bai Xianwu slowly sheathed her sword and asked word by word.
The commander who had just been so respectful to her had his head sliced off with a single strike.
He toppled over like a stump!
Honglian stared at the headless corpse on the ground, utterly terrified!
Her eyes trembled, and her pale lips quivered uncontrollably.
She never imagined Bai Xianwu could be so ruthless.
She went straight for the kill!
The scene fell into a dead silence; no one even dared to breathe heavily.
A cold sweat broke out on their backs.
Today’s display had truly shown them the cruelty of this general.
Li Mo pursed his lips.
Ruthless!
This woman was far more ruthless than Ji Wuye and Bai Yifei.
More decisive in her actions, more piercing in her style.
And much tougher in her handling.
She ensured things were done thoroughly, leaving no room for Honglian to resist.
Didn’t you ask how many heads he had to lose?
Well, let me show you!
“Your Highness.”
Seeing Honglian silent, Bai Xianwu questioned again.
“Are you satisfied now?”
Honglian clung tightly to Li Mo’s arm, her small hands icy cold.
“It seems you’re still not satisfied.”
A cold light flashed in Bai Xianwu’s eyes.
She glanced at the hundreds of soldiers, coldly ordering, “Those who attacked the princess, step forward.”
She then slowly pushed her waist sword, looking coldly at Honglian.
“Since the princess is not satisfied, I will kill them all until she is!”
Such a dire warning!
The reason these people would die was purely due to Honglian’s relentless attitude.
General Bai was merely forced to follow the law!
It’s you, Honglian, who are the villain here.
The soldiers were scared out of their wits.
They all knelt down, begging for mercy.
“No… no need.”
“Your Highness… is satisfied… satisfied.”
Honglian, filled with terror, looked at Bai Xianwu.
This woman was insane!
Though willful, she was a kind-hearted girl at heart.
How could she bear to see these people die because of her?
Bai Xianwu showed no emotion.
With a slight lift of her pale, slender thumb, the long sword slid back into its sheath.
She coldly glanced at Li Mo and then turned and left.
Since the commander was the one who first attacked Honglian, Li Mo’s actions were not only justified but commendable.
Even if it reached the Emperor of Han, he would have to thank him!
Bai Xianwu had no intention of allowing a small matter like this to bring down a Qin envoy.
Moreover, in her plans, it wasn’t yet time to deal with him.
Li Mo pulled Honglian onto the carriage.
He lifted the curtain.
Pointing to the guards who had returned to Han Fei’s residence entrance, he said, “See? This is now your father’s attitude towards your brother.”
“Tell me, with things as they are, what meaning is there in staying here?”
Han Fei’s threats came not only from the king’s attitude.
There was also this General Bai Xianwu.
She was far more dangerous than the likes of Ji Wuye.
Honglian bit her lip.
Pouted and said, “And if my brother goes to Qin with you, will he be safe?”
“If I’m bringing him, I can naturally ensure his safety.”
Li Mo gave the same answer as Zhang Liang.
Hongliang looked at him with a rather complicated expression.
She knew Han Fei had ambitions in his heart.
But now, let alone displaying them, even his own situation was dire.
Letting him leave here might be the best choice.
“Thank you.”
Hongliang quickly withdrew her gaze and said a sentence.
Li Mo smiled.
“No need to thank me, your brother is also a member of Quicksand, how could I ignore him?”
Hongliang suddenly glared at him.
“I’m not thanking you for that.”
After saying that, she moved closer to Li Mo.
She patted him on the shoulder in a very righteous manner and said, “This princess distinguishes between kindness and grievances. You saved me just now, what do you want as a reward?”
“As long as this princess can do it, I will definitely satisfy you!”
Li Mo touched his chin and pondered for a moment.
Then he smiled slightly and said, “There really is something I need your help with.”
Hongliang frowned.
“You’re really not polite, are you?”
Li Mo said, half-laughing, half-crying, “You asked me to mention it. Besides, aren’t we considered life and death friends now? If I were polite, wouldn’t it seem very distant?”
Hongliang tilted her head and thought for a moment.
Then her big eyes lit up and she said, “That’s right, this princess keeps her word. Tell me, tell me, what do you need help with?”
Li Mo smiled and shook his head lightly.
“I won’t tell you for now, you’ll know when the time comes.”
Then he added, “It’s something very exciting.”
Hongliang’s watery big eyes widened a bit.
“More exciting than just now?”
Li Mo pursed his lips, “Much more exciting than just now!”
Hongliang puffed up her rosy cheeks and said fiercely, “If you dare lie to this princess, you’re dead.”
Li Mo smiled without saying a word.
In his heart, he gave Hongliang an evaluation.
A novice who loves to play!
Hongliang, who was sent back, did not go to Emperor Han to complain.
That crazy woman Bai Xianwu directly killed someone. Even if she went to Emperor Han, the most he would do would be to kill the commanding officer’s entire family.
To Hongliang, those people were innocent.
She shouted about killing the whole family, but she was actually softer than anyone.
A typical sharp-tongued but soft-hearted person.
Being willful and unreasonable didn’t mean she was inherently malicious.
She was just a spoiled princess.
Hongliang’s room had pink as the main color.
Even the canopy and quilt on the bed were pink.
Full of girlish vibes.
With a trace of loneliness, Hongliang locked herself in her room.
All the maids who greeted her along the way seemed to be ignored by her.
Once in the room, she kicked her shoes off.
Her tender, white feet stepped on the ground, and she dragged her weary body into the soft bed.
Her previously lively big eyes now looked dull and lifeless.
She laid on the bed, hugging her pillow, with her cheeks puffed up, lost in thought.
Suddenly, the smooth quilt moved slightly.
Then a round head emerged from beneath.
A pair of shiny black eyes met the disheartened Hongliang’s gaze.
“Sigh~”
Seeing the small red snake, Hongliang couldn’t hold back a sigh.
She sadly said, “Brother Wang is leaving too. From now on, it’ll just be you with me.”
The small snake seemed to understand her loneliness.
It crawled out from under the quilt, onto Hongliang’s hand.
It slithered up her arm to her shoulder, hissing with its tongue and affectionately nudging her face with its head.
Hongliang’s eyes suddenly brightened.
“What did you say? You want this princess to leave with them?”
Crimson Snake Emperor: “???”
Hongliang immediately shook her head, “No way, no way, father won’t agree.”
Crimson Snake Emperor blinked its eyes, looking at her cutely.
Hongliang suddenly sat up from the bed.
She reached out and grabbed the Crimson Snake Emperor from her shoulder, holding it in her hand.
She glared at it and said, “You mean this princess should secretly leave with them without letting father know?”
Crimson Snake Emperor: “………”
Hongliang shook her head, “No, no, if father finds out, he’ll be angry!”
“What? If I don’t go, there will be no one to play with me in the future?”
“But what if father gets angry?”
“What? You say that Father loves me so much he won’t be angry?”
The Scarlet Snake Emperor shivered in fear.
Frightened by Hongliang’s frantic self-questioning and answering, it began to struggle wildly.
Heavens, my master has gone mad!
“Don’t you dare try to confuse this princess!”
Hongliang puffed her cheeks in anger and suddenly slapped the head of the wriggling snake.
The Scarlet Snake Emperor saw stars from the slap.
Then, it was lifted into the air and thrown to the foot of the bed by Hongliang.
Hongliang flopped back into the bed, hugging a pillow under her chin.
Her big eyes rolled around.
After a long while, she muttered to herself, “Let this princess think it over again.”
Thinking and thinking, Hongliang’s eyelids started to droop.
She fell asleep without realizing it.
Night quickly fell.
The moon slowly climbed up the branches.
Maids came in to check several times.
The soundly sleeping Hongliang showed no signs of waking up.
The maids didn’t dare to wake her for dinner, and the prepared food was replaced again and again.
Hongliang’s chubby little face still had a bit of baby fat.
Who knows what she was dreaming about?
She had a silly smile on her drooling little mouth.
Suddenly.
Her curved, willow-like eyebrows twitched, and her long, curly eyelashes followed.
Hongliang, eyes closed, reached into the covers and felt around.
She pulled out a little scarlet snake from inside.
Half-asleep, she mumbled, “Don’t disturb this princess’s sleep.”
Then, she casually threw the Scarlet Snake Emperor to the foot of the bed again.
The Scarlet Snake Emperor lifted a third of its body and shook its head.
Its cold body slid over Hongliang’s pink little feet, making rustling sounds as it crawled toward the head of the bed again.
Hongliang’s leg shrank, and her body shivered.
Her eyelids fluttered a few times.
She looked around the dark room in confusion.
Then her expression changed drastically, and she sat up in a flash.
“Oh no, oh no, what time is it?”
“Did this princess oversleep?”
Hongliang hastily put on her boots and ran out, crashing into everything in her way.
The familiar sound of a flute faintly echoed.
Li Mo stood up from the table and walked out skillfully.
In the next room, Fei Yan slowly opened her beautiful eyes.
She gently removed Yan Lingji’s arm from her body and walked to the window to take a look outside.
Then, she returned to the bedside.
She reached out and gently pushed Yan Lingji’s delicate shoulder.
Softly called, “Wake up.”
Yan Lingji licked the crystal-clear drool at the corner of her mouth.
She raised her arms, and her two little feet sticking out of the blanket tightly pressed together.
Her graceful figure stretched like a beautiful snake beneath the covers.
She stretched with a big, lazy yawn!
A silver moon like frost illuminated the earth.
Bai Qian Wu’s jet-black long hair swayed behind her.
She stared into the night wind at the approaching Li Mo.
Coldly, she spoke, “Go to the Han Palace and retrieve a bronze box.”
