Vol 4 Chapter 6 (2/2)

“Is Meng De… The Imperial Chancellor here?”

“Ah, no. The Imperial Chancellor isn’t here.”

I’d thought he would refuse to answer me, or lie, but who knew that he would be so forthright and honest. Wait, could it be that what he just said is a lie?

“If she’s not here to personally lead it, then why are you bearing the Imperial Chancellor’s flags?”

Hai. He sighed once more and smiled self-deprecatingly, “The Imperial Chancellor did plan on leading the punitive force herself but her priorities lay with Yuan Shao so we were sent here first as a bluff.”

… Everything was as Chen Deng predicted.

“Then does Lord Cao Cao know the truth about Che Zhou?” Yun Chang quickly added on, “Does she know we have no intention of opposing her?”

“…”

w.a.n.g Zhong sat there wordlessly and did not reply Yun Chang.

“Oi! Say something will you! You useless piece of c.r.a.p!” Yi De couldn’t take it and grabbed w.a.n.g Zhong’s armour with one hand and actually ripped his armour off.

This made him panic and he didn’t dare to stay mum any longer. “Th, the Imperial Chancellor has a message for you but until you capture I and Liu Dai, I cannot divulge it! — Ah!”

He flailed about as he tried to break free from Yi De’s grip but this was impossible and he ended up being singlehandedly flung away by Yi De.

From what he said, looks like they’re actually here to bring a message from Meng De. But I can only receive it after capturing them both.

“Take him away and lock him up first.” I waved my hands as I gave the order to the soldiers outside the room.

Only until w.a.n.g Zhong was dragged out did I finally relax as I sat down in the room.

Looks like there’s hope for reconciliation… Honestly, I really don’t want to be enemies with Meng De.

For both official and personal reasons.

“Big brother, leave the matter with Liu Dai to me.” All of a sudden, Yi De’s small face appeared before me. Her serious expression was both cute and convincing.

“No can do,” I waved my hand tiredly, “You heard what w.a.n.g Zhong said right. Only if we capture Liu Dai alive will we be able to get the message by Meng De. On top of that, Liu Dai will be a lot more cautious now that w.a.n.g Zhong has been captured.”

“I understand what big brother means,” Yi De said as she closed her eyes and placed her hands on her temple. She sank into silence and slowly opened her eyes as she continued, “Don’t worry big brother, I’ll use my brain this time.”

(TL: Bankai!)

I was greatly surprised to see wisdom in Yi De’s eyes and I looked at Yun Chang and saw that she smiled and nodded instead of opposing this time.

“… Alright, I’ll leave this one to you Yi De.”

“I understand big brother.” Yi De said calmly instead of giving a loud declaration as usual and respectfully bowed before leaving the room.

Yi De’s back seemed like an intellectual rather than a warrior this time.

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