The Human Emperor (200-400)

C335: Assassin!

"Say, can't you tell me what kind of sorcery you have cast over them?" Wang Chong suddenly asked with a playful smile.

Flawless white skin, a curvaceous figure, and an exquisite face, paired with an aura of sophistication; even Wang Chong had to admit that she possessed incredible charm. If one were to metaphor her, she would be like a lofty white lotus in the midst of a snowy mountain.

"Sorcery?" Bewilderment flashed momentarily across Bai Siling's eyes before realization struck her, and she smiled, "How about sharing some of your gold with me for this secret?"

Bai Siling raised her hand elegantly and pointed at the crates of gold placed by Wang Chong's side.

Honestly speaking, she had no idea what the fellow before her was thinking of. As per the norm in the military, he could have easily swallowed the several hundred thousand gold taels for himself. Yet, he chose to share it with his men instead.

It was either that the man before her was a fool, or his eyes had already transcended beyond material gains. But regardless of which it was, it had indeed deepened her interest in this man.

"Hahaha, is the young mistress of the Bai Clan really interested in just a few mere crates of gold?" With a mysterious smile hanging on his lips, Wang Chong gazed deeply into Bai Siling.

"As I expected, you know my true identity." As if having expected this, Bai Siling smiled faintly, seemingly affirming Wang Chong's words.

"How many people wouldn't know your identity when you have already reported your true name?" Wang Chong replied.

"But there is more than one Bai Clan in the capital?"

"Of them all, there's only one I can think of that is qualified to send their offspring to Longwei Training Camp."

"Hahaha, as expected of a man bestowed with an Imperial steed, a White-hoofed Shadow. I really can't hide anything from you."

Those words immediately plunged the light and casual chat into extreme awkwardness.

Just the fact that the other party was able to identify the White-hoofed Shadow spoke much about her. Even though Wang Chong didn't think that he would be able to hide his identity forever, the lady before him still seemed to be far more discerning than he had thought.

As expected of a scion from the Bai Clan! You sure do share the same blood as your kin! Recalling the Bai Clan's resounding reputation for their shrewdness, Wang Chong sighed deeply.

He had sure received a clear glimpse of it today!

"Why aren't you speaking?" With a cheerful smile, Bai Siling nudged the young man before her as a little glee arose in her heart.

This fellow always had a confident look on his face, as if everything was within his control. Pulling one over on him was not easy at all.

"At this point, do you still not intend to reveal your true identity to me?" Bai Siling asked with a smile.

"I don't know what you are talking about," Wang Chong replied seriously. As he spoke, he patted the back of his horse and galloped toward his platoon.

"Hey! You can't act like this!" Bai Siling yelled angrily, "You know very well what I am talking about!"

"I don't know," Wang Chong said a smile flashing momentarily across his face.

"Screw that!" Bai Siling clenched her teeth tightly as she glared at Wang Chong's back hatefully. He would always use that darned old trick against her, playing dumb.

But there was simply nothing she could do against it. As long as Wang Chong refused to acknowledge it, there was nothing she could say.

"... But if you wish to get a share of the gold, I can consider that."