Vol 6 Chapter 21 (1/2)

VOLUME 6 CHAPTER 21: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS ON THE WAY TO JIANGDONG (2)

Liu Bei POV

It was now night time and the sun had just descended past the horizon so it was time to set up camp and prepare for dinner. Though Meng De had given tacit approval for our movements, we will did our best to avoid making a ruckus as we were now extremely large in number.

One good thing about the weather these days is that nights are no longer as chilly as say a month ago, and are much more comfortable. Humans are curious creatures. They wish for summer in winter, and wish for winter in summer. As for me, I like the less extreme seasons of spring and autumn.

Not too hot, not too cold, not warm and not chilly, that’s the perfect weather for me.

That said, it still doesn’t feel like spring is here yet.

“So in short, I’ve lost my memories, and you’re actually my second sister while Imperial Uncle Liu Bei is my big brother?” Yi De repeated what Yun Chang told her somewhat exasperatedly as she folded her arms.

It doesn’t look like she has remembered anything yet.

Though I’m sitting not too far away from them, I didn’t join the conversation. There are many reasons for this, chief of which is that I’m actually afraid of seeing Yi De’s look of obliviousness like now.

“Un un, that’s it. I can even recite all your favourite foods, like roasted pig trotters for example.”

Bu Yun Chang was still at it.

“I’m really sorry but I don’t actually like to eat meat.” She said as she raised a finger, “I actually like to eat cabbage and white rice.”

What a boring way to eat.

“Eh? That can’t be right! I remember that you’ve always liked to eat meat? Sometimes you even carry meat with your Serpent Spear.”

“… I have no idea what you’re talking about.” Yi De cruelly shook her head as a matter of factly, “Though I do have a serpent spear at hand, it’s nothing more than a decorative weapon. I’m actually someone who’s more suited to administrative work.”

Eh? Suited to administrative work?

Not only was I surprised, so was Yun Chang. And it seems like Yun Chang really couldn’t accept these words at all.

“B, but…”

“Lord Guan Yu, that’s about enough.” Just then, Hua Tuo came over to stop Yun Chang as she shook her head, because she felt that saying any more at this point wouldn’t help.

“… Hai!” Yun Chang sighed audibly and got up to leave. Her back seemed extremely despondent.

As for Yi De who was sitting on the stool, she didn’t seem unperturbed either. She was frowning as she seemed to be grappling with something in her mind.

All lf a sudden, she turned and looked at me. I didn’t expect this and hurriedly sat up right and reached down to fiddle with the fireplace.

“Imperial Uncle Liu, was what Lord Guan Yu said just now really the truth?”

“Eh?” I was stunned at her sudden question but I soon understood why she asked me that.

I really wanted to tell her that it was all true but I’m afraid that even if I do, it will difficult for her to accept it anyway. And if I do tell her, more seeds of doubt might sprout in her heart.

After struggling for a long while, I managed to eke out a smile as I said, “We’ll talk about this another time.”

We’ve already gotten Yi De to come with us. There’s no rush.

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Hai… I was currently walking around in our encampment before dinner as I slowly gave a long exhalation.

Even though I’d said as much about Yi De earlier, and I did indeed feel that way, I was still deeply troubled by the present situation.

Before I started my walk, I made sure to change into extremely plain clothing. It wasn’t being overly self-conscious, I really was rather recognisable with my usual clothing. It’s been 1 whole day of marching already and I don’t want to trouble the troops by having them nervously bow whenever they see me.

And so, with this in mind, I was currently observing the troops.

Practically none of the 300 I started with were still with me. Even if there were any, I wouldn’t be able to recognise, or them me. Most of the troops now know me only by name but not by face.

In a strange setting where both men and women can join the army, military life isn’t al that different from a small society.

There were young couples, families of 3, 5, and other sizes. They would separate and go to their respective positions and duties in the day and reunite at night.

This arrangement is honestly a little cruel, but also a little fortunate. All in all, I was still in approval of it as families could be together after all.

Speaking of which, there seem to be many new generals after the reunion at Gucheng. Because none of them were talented in only 1 area, they were easier to accept into our fold.