Vol 4 Chapter 17 (2/2)
I smiled kindly at Zi Long, “You may say that, but you’re actually grieving aren’t you?”
“Am I?” She was surprised and hurriedly felt her white, clean face.
“Ah,” I pointed at Zi Long’s silver plate hanging at the side, “You’ve been wearing your silver plate since you left Beiping city right?”
— This plate armour was forced on me by my lord who likes it for some reason.
… I still remember what Zi Long said a while ago before the attack on Sishui Pa.s.s. Looking at the silver plate which was still s.h.i.+ny as new despite being covered with scratches all over, this plate armour probably symbolises Zi Long’s loyalty to Gongsun Zan.
Zi Long lowered her head and curled up a bit. Her smile from before also seemed to be a lot more lonely.
“Perhaps, but I still respect her choice. … Alright, let’s stop talking about unhappy things. Let’s go into business now that Xuan De is awake.” Zi Long flicked her long, golden hair as she got up and turned to look at me, “I am here under the last order of my former lord Gongsun Zan to serve Liu Bei, Governor of Yu state.”
Eh? Last order? Before I could even react, she knelt on one knee. This act shocked me and I hurriedly got up to help her up but my reaction was much slower than usual due to the pain in my back.
“What are you doing, Zi Long~~~ Ah, it hurts.” I helped Zi Long up with one hand and saw that she was smiling widely at me, “You’re making fun of me!”
She waved her hands. “How could I be making fun of you~ I just thought back to what my lord said just before I left her. Now that I think about it, it really is a pity that she didn’t come along with me.
“?” What exactly did Bo Gui say? “Never mind… So did Zi Long come to Ye city to find me?”
“Un, you can say that. I was planning on heading to Xu state but I didn’t think Cao Cao’s attack would be this quick.” Zi Long took the jug of wine on the table and rubbed her hands on it, “But it all worked out anyway, since I ended up being able to meet you here.”
“Worked out huh…” That’s right, if it weren’t for Zi Long, I would be rotting in the wilderness by now. No matter what, I should thank her first, “Zi Long, thank you for saving me.”
“Eh? Ah, n, no need for thanks.” She seemed to be at a loss due to my sudden thanks, and hurriedly turned her face away as she took a sip of wine.
Looks like between her sharp tongue and her slightly withdrawn nature, she isn’t too used to praise and thanks. But it’s this that makes Zi Long cute.
“Then, from now on, Xuan De is my lord.”
“Eh?” I swallowed my wine and looked at Zi Long’s beautiful smile before smiling in return, “Un, if you’re fine with me. I look forward to working with you.”
Zi Long’s eyes were really pretty when she smiled, “Of course I’m fine with Xuan De who is always so kind!”
Un… To think she actually said such a thing out loud… This really makes me feel embarra.s.sed. I felt my face heat up and hurriedly turned away and looked outside the window.
Bo Gui, as you wished, you can leave Zi Long to me.
I have a lot of things to complain to you but looks like I don’t have a chance to speak with you anymore. When I finally have the time, I’ll go visit your grave and I’ll tell you everything I want to tell you.
“Hu… Looks like the tension is finally gone,” ZI long said as she placed her hand on her chest, “Alright, let’s sleep.” Zi Long finished her wine and set the jug on the table as she said so.
“That’s right, it’s already pretty late. Go and sleep, Zi Long.”
“Un? What are you saying, my lord?” Zi Long said as she pointed at the bed I was lying in, “I only rented one room with one best.”
“Eh?”
“I slept on the floor yesterday to let you rest but you wouldn’t possibly be planning on having me do ao again tonight right?”
“Ah… Th, then I’ll sleep on the floor.”
“No, you’re wounded.”
“… Then what you mean is–”
“Hm hm,” Zi Long gave an evil laugh as she looked at the terrified me, and said the words I didn’t want to hear most, “We’re sleeping together of course.”
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