Vol 7 CH Extra 4 (2/2)

You’re not even wearing a mask, how can I not recognise you?

“Speak, what was your intent!” I yelled as I moved the spear closer to Zi Jing’s throat.

“No no no, I didn’t have any untoward intent.” Zi Jing waved his hands as he laughed nervously, “I came here to find you just now, and when I saw that no one was standing guard outside, I decided to stand guard for you. I hadn’t stood outside for too long when you called out to me and I thought it might be funny to to play a prank.”

“Trust me.” Zi Jing still had a stiff smile on him at this time. He has quite a bit of backbone huh. At least he’s not like some men who p.i.s.s themselves when they get a spear pointed at them. If that was the case, then that meant that he was indeed guilty.

“I suppose you won’t dare to be a spy for some other faction anyway.” I said as I withdrew the spear.

Hu. When I withdrew the spear, I heard a long, audible sigh from him. Looks like he was indeed scared just now.

“But you’re reslly bored huh, to think of such a prank.” I threw the spear to the side and sat on my bed, “So, what did you come here for?”

“Ah… I do indeed have something.” He said as he raised his head and smiled, but then lowered his head after looking at me, “But before that, I hope you can wear a little more clothing.”

Un? I looked down and realised that all I wore was my innermost layer.

“Yaaaa!” I cried out instinctively and hurriedly picked up the clothing I threw on the floor and held it in front of me.

“You b.a.s.t.a.r.d! Pervert!”

“That’s a false charge… But my timing was a little bad.”

“Don’t look so smug about it! Turn around.”

“Yes.” Zi Jing nodded vigorously, and turned around with his hands raised.

I really don’t know what to do about this fellow. He’s older than me but he always does these childish things. Wu… I should have waited for a little longer before I took off my clothes. Looks like I better be more careful in future. I thought as I put on my clothes.

“So, what are you here today for?” I was a little irritated but I still asked.

“Ah… About that–”

“Don’t turn around.”

“Yes.” He hurriedly turned back and continued, “About that, I came here to invite you to view the moon with me.”

Un?

“View the moon?” I asked, “Why this all of a sudden?”

I don’t view the moon as a hobby or anything like that. Sometimes I’ll look up at the moon but I don’t find it something particularly beautiful to behold.

I have so much work at hand too.

“The moon at this time is unlike the usual.” Zi Jing said in a rather excited tone, “It might seem like an ordinary full moon today, but the moon is a lot brighter and closer than usual.”

As he said so, he turned around again, “This beautiful sight is only available once a year.”

“”You… Eh, never mind.” I instinctively wanted to tell Zi Jing to turn back but when I saw how excited he was and that I’d worn my clothing already, I decided not to pursue the matter and stood up, “Is the moon really that beautiful today?”

“If Gong Jin comes, you will understand.” Zi Jing smiled as he got up and took a step back to make a path for me.

I guess it’s fine to take a look. Thanks to his prank, my sleepiness has mostly gone.

When I stepped before the doorway, I felt that it was rather bright out, and when I lowered my head instinctively, I realised that it was moonlight that lit up the area.

“Ah…” I let out a gasp when I got used to the light and raised my head to look at the moon. Compared to the usual, the moon today was big and bright, and seemed like it was right in front of me.

If I’d gone to sleep just now, I probably wouldn’t have gotten the chance to see this beautiful sight. Looks like I better thank Zi Jing.

No… Why do I have to be thankful to him…

“So you came to find me just to see the moon?”

“Is that no reason enough?”

*Tata*

He stepped out of the room with that steady smile of his. As usual, he had his hair tied back and had some stubble on. Under the moonlight, his somewhat brownish skin seemed to reflect the silver light.

No no no, what is wrong with me? The moonlight is beautiful, not Zi Jing. Why am I looking at that man so closely for?

I hurriedly s.h.i.+fted my gaze back to the moon.

“Gong Jin is too busy with work sometimes. Busy to the point that Gong Jin neglects the beautiful scenery near you.”

“Eh?” I looked at Zi Jing who was looking at me with a frown.

“I don’t really…” I may have denied it but I know what he says is right. I often miss such beautiful sights.

“Haha, it’s alright to be busy.” Zi Jing said as he patted my back, “But at least for today, I hope that Gong Jin can enjoy the moon.”

… Hmph. I smiled.

“I guess you’re right.” I said as I rolled my shoulders, making some light cracking sounds, “But I hope you didn’t plan on having me just look at the moon empty-handed.”

“Of course,” Zi Jing said as he walked down the steps and took out 2 jugs of wine like magic from behind the stairs, “I came prepared.”

“Hmph, I’ll give it to you.” I smiled as I sat on the stone steps beside Zi Jing.

I’ll leave everything else out for today, as Zi Jing said, and let loose for today.

And then… I’ll have someone remove the paper windows later on.

It will make it easier to enjoy the scenery, and get to know the ones outside.

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