Vol 4 Chapter 33 (1/2)
VOLUME 4 CHAPTER 33: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS RIDING ALONE FOR THOUSANDS OF MILES (2)
Yun Chang POV
“Lord Cao Cao!” I hurriedly stepped forward when I saw things about to turn bad and wanted to defuse the situation, “We had an agreement! I have already…”
“There is no need to say any further.” Lord Cao Cao cut me off and raised a hand to stop me, “You just need to wait here for a moment.”
Kuh… Does she intend on locking me up? I never thought that Lord Cao Cao would go back on her words. If that’s the case, then we can only forcefully break out like Lu Bu said. But if we do that, then what we will do with Gan Qing and Mi Zhen?! Or should I try and alleviate the situation first?
I couldn’t decide on what to do, and my grip tightened.
“Lord Guan Yu, I am very grateful for your service in this period.” Lord Cao Cao said as she stepped forward and helped me up. I slowly looked at Lord Cao Cao and saw that she was still smiling as usual.
“Then Lord Cao Cao should permit us to leave…”
“No need to rush, there’s a lot of time.” Lord Cao Cao said as she placed her hands at her back and walked to the entrance of the tent. I turned back and saw that Lord Cao Cao had parted the curtains and was looking outside.
Hai, looks like we can’t leave. I’d thought that doing things properly would work but it seems like I was too naive. It’s a good thing there are no guards here so if we’re lucky, it might be possible to charge out of Guandu and make it to Xuchamg if I can get in touch with Lu Bu and the rest. Then, all we have to do is to reach Xuchang before the couriers and get Gan Qing and Mi Zhen out…
“Un, they’re here.” Just then, Lord Cao Cao behind me said these words.
I turned and saw the curtains being parted and 2 people were escorted in by a soldier. I looked at the 2 people and breathed in deeply, “Gan Qing?! Mi Zhen?! Why are you both here?!”
“I brought them here.” Before either of them could answer me, Lord Cao Cao replied with a smile and walked over to Mi Zhen and stroked her head.
“Are you all alright?” I felt uneasy and hurriedly asked them.
“We’re okay, what’s wrong?” Gan Qing said as she pulled Mi Zhen close. From their faces, I couldn’t see any cause for concern.
I frowned as I looked at Lord Cao Cao in puzzlement. Could it be that Lord Cao Cao plans to use them as hostages…
“I’ve brought them here for you already.” Lord Cao Cao said, interrupting my thoughts, and walked over as she clapped my shoulder, “Since you’re going to leave, then just leave directly. Don’t go back to Xuchang.”
… Eh?
I wasn’t able to understand what she meant. “That is… This…”
“Un? Is there a problem?” Lord Cao Cao tilted her head, puzzled at my hesitation, “Aren’t you all going to find Xuan De? Since you know where he is, then you all should go.”
“But, I thought–”
“You thought I’d use them as hostages to make you all stay?” Lord Cao Cao gave an evil smile as she completely grasped what I was thinking in one sentence, “Didn’t I say it before? You can leave once you learn of Xuan De’s whereabouts. Why? Afraid I might break my promise?”
“No…” My voice grew soft as I was completely suppressed by Lord Cao Cao.
So I’ve been thinking too much all along? I can’t believe I suspected her even though I’ve known her for so long… How unsightly of me.
“Eh?! Sister Guan knows where Xuan De is?!” Gan Qing exclaimed as she looked at me in surprise. Seeing how excited Gan Qing was, I suppressed my own excitement and nodded.
“Ah… That’s great.”
“What!? We’re going to go find big brother Xuan De?!”
Gan Qing and Mi Zhen were extremely happy, to the point where they began shedding tears. It’s no wonder though, given that they haven’t seen big brother since we left for Yuan Shu.
“Well then, on behalf of everyone, thank you Lord Cao Cao.” I turned to her and saluted.
“Un, no need for such formalities.” Lord Cao Cao smiled and left my side as she returned to her seat behind the desk and picked up her brush as she returned to her scrolls.