Proprietor Shi had to have a worker set up the table again since he cleared it before Prime Minister Li arrived.
Watching Prime Minister Li approach, I held up a cupped-fist salute … Read more
I started fiddling with the knife after Tiangou departed. It wasn’t a weapon for close-quarters combat; it was too short and thin for any purpose, actually. The … Read more
Tiangou, smiling, leisurely sat down without caring for the gaze on him. Even though his grey robe came with a hoodie, he chose to leave his forgettable face … Read more
Ning Zhuoru grumbled, “What sort of host shows up later than the invitees?”
Lang Qing shook his head. “We have ordered a table of food. We can’t run even if he … Read more
I had recovered back to my usual self for seven days by this point. I had been through a hundred painful days and finally enjoyed seven good days. I had an … Read more
“Recovered?”
“Could kill two tigers.”
“How about you don’t. They’ll go extinct. You people have no love for animals.” Shen Yiren picked up a hairpin when they walked by a stall selling ornaments. “This … Read more
The banquet was still going by the time the sun came up. Emperor Yuansheng personally set up with them after they got changed for the banquet, but he and Prime Minister Li left early on the premise that they weren’t … Read more
“Venerable Monk’s plan failed entirely. Cold Mountain Temple’s demise is just a countdown at this point. I imagine the order to take them out will be given today.”
“It’s boring me.” Jin Zhaoying yawned, shut her eyes and let … Read more
Ming Feizhen, squinting to avoid the golden rays’ reflection off the walls, mused over his discussion with Emperor Yuansheng as he followed Wang Tushui out of the imperial palace.
“I don’t expect all of my … Read more
It wasn’t surprising for the six ministries’ secretaries to be in attendance, but it was surprising to see three commanders of the Chief Military Commissions, and other important military and civil officials, to be in attendance, … Read more