Thread: A step into the past - 寻秦记 - by Huang Yi

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    ..wondering.. is there someone who can translates the songs sung by xiao yuetan and feng fei? i just don't want to miss a single word of this great story....

    “鸡既鸣矣,朝既盈矣,匪鸡则鸣。苍蝇之声。东方明矣,朝既昌矣。匪东方则明,月出之光。虫飞薨 薨,甘与子 同梦。会且归矣,无庶予子憎。”

    “东方之日兮,彼妹者子,在我室兮。在我室兮,履我即今。东方之月兮,彼殊者子,在我闼兮。在我 阐兮,履我 发兮。”

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    In a pleading tone, the lady lightly implored: “Can you please don’t interrogate me like this? Come and give me your love.”

    Xiang Shaolong heaved with relief, calming down: “So it is not First Mistress but Sister Ping.”

    If she did not use her normal tone and voice, he may have to continue making wild guesses.

    Little Ping’er has resumed her normal speaking manner. She gave a soft shrill and her lips advance once again, kissing him fervently.

    Absent-mindedly satisfying her lips with his kissing expertise, Xiang Shaolong is furiously thinking about the entire situation.

    Logically, Little Ping’er will be accompanying Feng Fei wherever she goes. In other words, unlike Xinyue and her fellow courtesans, she need not worry about her future when the Troupe disbands.

    Right now, she has cast aside her self-respect and offered herself unconditionally to him. Though it could be partly due to true love, she may have been here on Feng Fei’s orders, sacrificing herself to control and manipulate himself (Xiang Shaolong).

    This belief is not without reason. Although he hasn’t grasp Feng Fei’s retirement conspiracy or how he will be tricked into becoming a scapegoat, Xiang Shaolong is absolutely sure of one thing: Feng Fei has been lying to him all along.

    It does not make any sense for Feng Fei to bet all her hopes and dreams on a stranger like him.

    POK!

    The fire stick has lighted the oil lamp.

    Little Ping’er protested: “Uhm… Uhm…” Unable to take the sudden brightness, her shining eyes are half closed for a while before she opened them fully.

    Xiang Shaolong raised his upper body once again and scrutinized this lady in front of him. Her hair is open like a fan over the pillow and he was amazed at her pristine appearance, easily matching Dong Shuzen in terms of beauty. Her attractiveness has been camouflaged by her dressing up as a boy and not applying any make up.

    They were looking into each other’s eyes.

    Contentment and nervousness is written over Little Ping’er’s face. The swirling passion in her eyes is something that Xiang Shaolong cannot fathom.

    Xiang Shaolong sighed inwardly. His suspicions have been confirmed.

    Lowering his head and kissing her red lips, he gently soothed: “Is this the first time you are kissing a man?”

    Little Ping’er nodded in reply.

    Xiang Shaolong gritted his teeth, strengthening his resolve against the teasing and caressing. He icily questioned: “Are you here on First Mistress’s orders?”

    Her eyes wide open, Little Ping’er was taken aback. After a while did she give a flustered reply: “Why do you say so?”

    From her reaction, Xiang Shaolong immediately knew that his guess is not far from the truth.

    If she had came here on her own accord and hearing this question, she would be seriously offended; she would either leave the room infuriated or face him with a wronged expression.

    Her reaction only serves to betray her guilt, leading her to deny him an answer, hoping to preserve this secret.

    For the past few years, Xiang Shaolong has been debating complicated issues in court. A young girl like her is far from his match.

    Xiang Shaolong kept his silence and glared frostily at her.

    A clear drop of tear appeared at the corner of her eye, running down her face, staining the pillow.

    Little Ping’er turned her face to the side, avoiding his emotionless stare. Breaking down, she began sobbing incessantly and wailed with sorrow: “You don’t like me?”

    Xiang Shaolong laid down beside her, using his sleeve to dry her tears. He plainly state: “I should have known it is Sister Ping. If it were somebody else, they would have stripped naked before joining me in bed.”

    Little Ping’er has stopped crying and helplessly submitted: “You are truly formidable. I surrender. Happy?”

    Xiang Shaolong’s heart softened.

    Has he been too ruthless with her?

    He actually resorted to such means to deal with an innocent and naïve teenager. Moreover, she is only acting out the orders of her Mistress.

    To pacify her turbulent emotions, Xiang Shaolong comforted: “You are a very good-looking lady. Why are you always dressed up as a boy?”

    Little Ping’er pitifully confessed: “If I had dressed up like this all the time, the lady in your arms (I) will no longer be a virgin.”

    Xiang Shaolong can appreciate the hidden grief in her words. Sighing to himself, he continued: “Was your nasty behavior an act as well?”

    Little Ping’er began to smile. Her eyes brimming, she revealed: “At the beginning, it was an act but eventually I got used to it. Ai! You reminded me of somebody.”

    Xiang Shaolong became slightly jealous and asked: “Is it your lover?”

    Little Ping’er’s mood took a dip. She dismissed: “You are thinking too much! I have only seen him once and his words are very direct and penetrating, exactly like you. His eyes looked as if they can see into your soul. Mistress (Feng Fei) has a deep impression of him too!”

    It is Xiang Shaolong’s turn to be taken aback. Knowing that she is referring to himself, he dared not probe further.

    Little Ping’er professed: “I feel so comfortable being cuddled by you. So that is how it feels like between men and women. No wonder Yun Niang came looking for Mister Tan.”

    Xiang Shaolong mused: “Sister Ping, how young are you?”

    Little Ping’er bashfully answered: “I just turned seventeen! I have been dedicating my life to Mistress (Feng Fei) since I was fifteen.”

    Keeping up the pressure, Xiang Shaolong interrogated: “Why did Mistress ask you to do this?”

    Distressed, Little Ping’er howled: “Can you stop forcing me? I am in a dilemma. Ai! What should I do?”

    Xiang Shaolong supported her up to a sitting position. Putting his lips to her ears, he decided: “What should you do? Honestly tell Mistress everything that has happened and that I have seen through her scheme and quitting this d@mned manager position.”

    Finishing his last sentence, he can feel a large burden being lifted off his shoulders. This job is not well suited for a man like him and additionally, the risk of exposure is too high.

    Little Ping’er was frightened: “I can’t do this.”

    Xiang Shaolong gently caressed her alluring back and smooth neck, smiling: “Just follow my instructions exactly. You need not bother about the consequences.”

    Little Ping’er appears to be engrossed in his massage and dreamily asked: “How did you guess Mistress ordered me to come here?”

    Xiang Shaolong candidly responded: “Because it is unlike you to do so.”

    Little Ping’er seemed to have transformed into a different person. She unwillingly balked: “But I do have some feelings for you.”

    Xiang Shaolong is not amused: “It is ONLY some feelings! Come. Be a good girl and go back to your room. I do not wish to have you under such circumstances.”

    Little Ping’er went ‘humph’ and enveloped herself into his bosom. She seductively cooed: “Mistress is correct. You are one of a kind and different from other men.”

    Xiang Shaolong is filled with earthly desires and can feel himself aroused once more. He was petrified and reminded himself to watch his inhibitions; otherwise, he would lose this golden opportunity to quit his job. He half-forcefully carried her in his arms, sending her to his door.

    Little Ping’er turned courageous and hugged his neck with both arms, kissing him zealously.

    After a brief struggle, Little Ping’er grudgingly gave him a heart-breaking look and left reluctantly.

    Xiang Shaolong locked his cabin door and prevented himself from thinking any further. He soon fell into a deep sleep.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CNProf View Post
    Little Ping’er
    We have a winner! Kindly PM me your address. I'll send a package over.

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    thanks for the new update justin13

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jaran.Saga View Post
    ..wondering.. is there someone who can translates the songs sung by xiao yuetan and feng fei? i just don't want to miss a single word of this great story....

    “鸡既鸣矣chicken crow in morning,朝既盈矣morning the sky bright,匪鸡则鸣not chicken crow。苍蝇之声flies are buzzing。东方明矣east horizon is bright,朝既昌矣the sun is up。匪东方则明the east horizon is not bright,月出之光it is moonshine。虫飞薨薨flies are dead,甘与子 同梦i will dream with you。会且归矣you must go home,无庶予子憎if not will have rumours。”

    “东方之日兮east side the sun rises,彼妹者子beautiful lady,在我室兮in my house。在我室兮in my house,履我即今from then till now。东方之月兮east side the moon rises,彼殊者子beautiful lady,在我闼兮inside my door。在我阐兮????,履我 发兮with me ???。”
    just a rough one

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    Please hang around. I will finish the chapter tonight. And I am free for another chapter tomorrow. See you guys around.

    Thanks for all the participation in the poll. It really crack me up good. Shan Rou, Lord Longyang, Pamela, etc. It's good to have brilliant readers adding variety to the forum.

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    Thanks Justin

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    Quote Originally Posted by Justin13 View Post
    Please hang around. I will finish the chapter tonight. And I am free for another chapter tomorrow. See you guys around.

    Thanks for all the participation in the poll. It really crack me up good. Shan Rou, Lord Longyang, Pamela, etc. It's good to have brilliant readers adding variety to the forum.
    Mucho gracias Justin13. Since you are in Spore - tonight means tonight also in Msia.

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    terima kasih...Justin

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    Thoroughly entertaining story! Never expected Shaolong to reject seductive maidens and threesome advances throughout his odyssey. I can already predict his identity will be revealed to Feng Fei, though I can't fathom the circumstances. Perhaps an opportunity will arise where he will assume the hero rescuing the damsel...

    Appreciate the speedy translation efforts!

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    hello my friends across the causeway!



    At daybreak, Xiao Yuetan came back to the room a completely satisfied man. After hearing his womanly encounter last night, he was astounded at Little Ping’er’s behavior. He nodded: “It is a wise decision to leave Feng Fei’s employment. Sometimes, less is more. At the end of the day, I still do not understand why is she resorting to such a scheme. Ai!”

    Noticing his pale expression, Xiang Shaolong was traumatized: “What is it?”

    Xiao Yuetan stammered: “Yun Niang came looking for me last night. Was she acting on Feng Fei’s instructions too? Otherwise, why would Little Ping’er know about me going over to Yun Niang’s room?”

    Xiang Shaolong exhaled a breath of air: “Can you give your little brother (me) a break? I am as tense as a tightrope. Even if this is true, it is nothing surprising.”

    Xiao Yuetan did not know whether to laugh or cry. He explained: “If this is the case, Yun Niang’s words become unreliable. All the information that she has given to me could be lies.”

    Looking outside the window, Xiang Shaolong swore: “Who cares if they are true or false. No matter what, I am quitting.”

    Knock Knock!

    Xiao Yuetan demanded: “Who is it?”

    Little Ping’er voice sounded out from the other side of the door: “Good Morning Mister Tan. Mistress (Feng Fei) is asking to see Manager Shen.”

    Xiang Shaolong and Xiao Yuetan exchanged looks before he pushed the door open.

    Little Ping’er avoided his gaze and led the way towards a long corridor.

    She has resumed her disguise as a boy and has a poker face, behaving as if nothing happened last night.

    Initially, Xiang Shaolong was thinking of teasing her but eventually resisted the idea, knowing that this would lead to more troubles.

    This is the first time Xiang Shaolong is stepping into Feng Fei’s bedroom on board the ship. Her bedroom is twice as big as his own room and divided into two sections. A curtain separates the two sections and one of the section is furnished like a living room.

    Of course Feng Fei will not be waiting for him in bed. Right this moment, she is lying on her side on an animal skin covered long bench, with her upper body resting on a cushion. Her hair is slightly untidy as if she had just woke up and her complexion is pinkish, making her appear exceptionally desirable. When he first saw her, Xiang Shaolong was momentarily stunned before he finally paid his respects.

    No wonder the saying goes: A beautiful woman can cause a country’s downfall.

    For someone as charming as her, the rich and powerful will go to extreme lengths to possess her for their own enjoyment. After all, during these ancient times, it is common for influential men to acquire a harem of concubines.

    Little Ping’er closed the door and took her leave.

    With a peaceful expression on her face, Feng Fei pointed to a chair beside her and invited: “Please have a seat!”

    Noticing the absence of any hostility on her face, Xiang Shaolong was feeling confounded and took his seat. His nose was instantly filled with the wonderful fragrances emanating from her body.

    Feng Fei beamed: “Little Ping’er is definitely not your match. Otherwise, why would she be tricked by a few simple lies from you?”

    Xiang Shaolong did not expect her to be so brutally honest and straightforward. He fumbled and dryly coughed twice: “Can I speak my mind?”

    Feng Fei plainly state: “If you want to tell me you are quitting, you can save it!”

    Xiang Shaolong could not think of anything to say to that. Confused, he vexed: “What is the point of Miss (Feng Fei) keeping me around?”

    Feng Fei’s eyes turned to him: “Zhang Quan came to see you yesterday; is he trying to bribe you?”

    Xiang Shaolong bitterly sighed: “Without my answer, you should know what he is trying to achieve. I do not understand why you allowed him to stay on when you can sack him along with Sa Li. Wouldn’t things be much better without all these obstacles?”

    With her shining eyes, Feng Fei gave him a smile. In a gentle voice, she dissected: “Let us settle these issues one by one. Presently, I have only two wishes. Do you want to know what they are?”

    Calming down, Xiang Shaolong snapped in a deep voice: “If this is Miss’s secret, you can save it!”

    Feng Fei does not mind his outburst and gingerly smiled: “You are not only a unique person but an extremely strange one as well. Of all the people I have met, there are those gentlemen who do not hanker after fame or fortune. They can choose to think highly of themselves because they are born with a silver spoon in their mouths and live their lives in abundance, without worrying about food or clothing. But you are just a poorly paid carriage driver and yet you behaved like you cannot be bothered and you don’t mind starving to death. Shen Liang, why don’t you tell what this is all about?”

    Xiang Shaolong is secretly alarmed, knowing that his anxiety to quit has exposed a loophole, drawing the suspicions of this cunning beauty. He hastily salvaged: “Ai! This is just who I am. I will not bow down to power nor follow orders blindly like a fool. Ha! Worse to worse, I’ll just starve to death. There is nothing to hold me back.”

    Feng Fei scrutinized him for quite some time and seemed to have made some conclusion by observing his body language. She finally insisted: “Just by looking at your sitting posture, I can tell that you are not used to working for other people. Why don’t you openly tell me who you really are?”

    Xiang Shaolong’s heart is beating frantically, guessing that she may have seen through his masquerade and knowing that he is Xiang Shaolong but is unable to verify it. The primary reason lies in Zhang Quan hiring him from the Official Stables of Wei. This is irrefutable evidence of his identity as Shen Liang.

    At present, he knows he cannot show any signs of hesitation. He frowned: “Your servant (I) has already told Mistress about my background. To be honest, I am thinking of resigning because I fear that my life will be in danger. At the beginning, I thought Mistress would be supporting me indirectly. Only last night did I realize that Mistress is made from the same mold as the other people trying to get me into trouble. Why should I still trust you?”

    Feng Fei is displeased: “Who said that I am scheming against you? You have fulfilled my first wish, allowing me to compose a (Song & Dance) routine that can crush my two major opponents. Therefore, I instructed Little Ping’er to accompany you for a night, relieving your sense of loneliness. At the same time, I am worried that you may eventually succumb to Dong Shuzen’s seduction and switched loyalty to her camp. You have misunderstood my intentions.”

    Xiang Shaolong is afraid that he will reveal more clues about his real identity if they continue debating like that. He dared not protest any further and acknowledged: “So it is all a misunderstanding!”

    Feng Fei lightly highlighted: “Of course it is a misunderstanding. Moreover, I will never force Little Ping’er to do something against her wishes. I am hoping to find a good husband for her in the process.”

    Xiang Shaolong recalled his lowly status and can only keep quiet.

    Feng Fei simply declared: “As long as you escort me out of Lin Zi safely, I can guarantee you a generous payout and even marry Little Ping’er to you.”

    Xiang Shaolong was mystified: “Don’t you require her services in the future?”

    A hint of sadness flashed past her lovely eyes as Feng Fei lamented: “Who would want to remain a lowly servant for her entire life? Ai! You seemed to be uninterested in Little Ping’er. I really don’t know what is going on in your head.”

    Xiang Shaolong clarified: “Sister Ping is such an attractive lady; anyone would be glad to marry her. However, my career is more important to me and having a family will only be a liability to me. I hope Mistress can understand my position.”

    Feng Fei gave him a look and grieved: “Another fool who does not recognize the brutalities of war. How about this? After accomplishing our mission, I will write you a letter of recommendation that will allow you to find work wherever you go. Regarding your future success, it will have to depend on your character and abilities.”

    There is nothing Xiang Shaolong can add to her words. Pretending to be full of gratitude, he took his leave.

    On his way out, he unexpectedly thought of a great idea. He recollected Xiao Yuetan faking his own death to escape from Lu Buwei. Who knows, maybe Xiao Yuetan can create a similar potion as seen in ‘Romeo and Juliet’. It is the potion Juliet consumed to fake her own death, allowing her to escape from her family.

    Pondering about this, he can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel and can feel his steps becoming lighter and lighter.

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    Thanks for finishing up the chapter! Can Feng Fei resist the devil?

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    I knew it wasn't FF.
    With all these women plotting and scheming, it's definitely not a good situation to be in. Hope XSL can leave sooner rather than later.

    Thanks Justin! I'm simply in awe of your speedy updates.

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    Thanks Justin! Xsl should bring xinxue and little ping with him back. They need a person to take care of them and they don't sound like ****s

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    double thousands of thanks for double post and the songs................... u r.. JUSTIN THE GREAT!!! hooraaayyy

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    Thanks Justin

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    Terima Kasih again Justin for all your effort. You are really fast. While I was still trying to figure out the answer to your teaser poll, you kindly and speedily supplied the answer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Justin13 View Post
    We have a winner! Kindly PM me your address. I'll send a package over.
    Congratz CNProf... package with Little Ping’er in her birthday suit, and a ribbon around her neck, coming over...

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    Thanks Justin for 2 chapters.

    Kinda like Feng Fei, and it would be a letdown if she turns out to be a beeetch.

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    btw justin how is it at singapore.. i heard it's smoke and haze over there because the forest fire.....

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