Vol 4 Chapter 2 (2/2)

“Indeed,” I said, almost half to myself, “But there are times when one has to make choices that one doesn’t believe in.”

Even if Meng De does not decide to act, and her subordinates believe that I am innocent, I still can’t get rid of the label from outsiders that I killed Che Zhou. And thus, Meng De will definitely be forced to respond in some way.

“Never mind, no point thinking about this now.” I sighed slightly and put my hands on my waist as I stretched my back, “Speaking of which, why are you alone? Where are the others?”

As I said so, I reluctantly parted from the weathered dark grey bricks and descended to the city. Yun Chang followed behind me.

“Ah, Yuan Shu said she wanted to tour the city, and the others had some shopping of their own to do so they all went to the market.”

The market huh… Xu state city’s market is indeed a good place to kill time. Apart from everyday goods, I even saw some clockwork toys which you can’t find in the future. It is indeed interesting.

“And what about you? Is it because you don’t find anything interesting there?”

After she heard what I said, Yun Chang pouted for some reason.

“I was late because I was inspecting the stables and missed them.” She said as she looked at me disdainfully, “Could it be that big brother thinks that I’m a boring person?”

“Ah, ah? How can that be!”

“Please look at me when you speak.”

Indeed, the Yun Chang in my impressions has always been someone who only discusses official matters, aspirations and martial arts. I’ve never seen her do anything else.

Ah, could it be that she likes rearing small animals?

“Really, big brother doesn’t observe me enough at all.” She lowered her head in disappointment when she saw my lost look,

“…” My heart hurt from the surge of guilt and I was unable to reply, and could only continue descending wordlessly.

“Big brother really can’t be helped huh… Though it feels like it wouldn’t be big brother otherwise…” Yun Chang said as she held her forehead and then smiled as she folded her arms across her chest and continued, “I like playing chess and reading in my free time, big brother better remember from now on.”

“Reading? The Spring and Autumn Annals?”

(TL: Spring and Autumn Annals is a series of records which are basically just that – Records. Chinese scholars from later dynasties produced literary commentaries that attempted to understand the meanings behind them, and these have become the source of many Chinese idioms and sayings.)

“I do read some others,” She laughed dryly, “But does big brother like playing chess? Why don’t you play with me some time?”

How can I say that I only know how to play Gomoku?

(TL: That’s the j.a.panese name, and it appears to be the more well-known name. In short, it’s 5-in-a-row played on a Go / Weiqi board.)

Ah, but I really don’t know what everyone is like huh. We’ve been together for so long so I really want to get to know them well.

Perhaps I should start being more proactive on this front?

“I don’t really know the rules but I wouldn’t mind playing some time.”

“Oh? If you don’t know, I can teach you big brother.”

I nodded, to which Yun Chang replied with a smile.

Yun Chang really is a good girl.

“Yun Chang, let’s go.” I grabbed Yun Chang’s hand and quickened the pace of descent.

“Ah ah~~ What’s the matter? Why so sudden?!” She was confused at my sudden act and stumbled behind after me.

“We’re going to the market,” I turned back to face the red haired girl, “I’ll accompany you.”

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