Vol 7 Chapter 6 (2/2)
“Un, that’s all I have to ask. Looks like Imperial Uncle isn’t a dangerous element.” Chen Wu concluded and took out a bamboo scroll from her pocket which she began to search through.
The scroll was filled with names and I happened to see Yun Chang’s name on it, as well as those of my other companions. Amongst them, I found my name and Chen Wu found it at the same time as well. She then took out a brush from her pocket and licked it before writing a tick beside my name.
That probably means I’m safe.
Eh, she really is weird.
“Un…” Just then, Bo Fu snored again. I turned to look at her and saw that her face was completely red,
Why was Bo Fu drinking so much? She was still fine in the day but now she was totally drunk.
“Umm, Lord Chen Wu, may I ask how did Bo Fu become like this?”
At my question, Chen Wu only shook her head, “I was here for my patrol duty and I happened to see my lord drinking heavily. I was afraid that she would run into danger at night so I hurriedly came over.”
As she said so, she lightly touched Bo Fu’s shoulder, and continued in a relieved tone, “Good, at least my lord’s wound hasn’t festered.”
She then searched the carriage and found a clean carpet which she lay on Bo Fu. Looks like Chen Wu is a very loyal subordinate. Though she’s a little weird.
“But Imperial Uncle, when I met with my lord Sun Ce, she was already very tipsy but she still kept yelling out Imperial Uncle’s name.”
“Eh?”
Chen Wu raided her head as she recalled what happened, “At that time, my lord kept muttering ‘Xuan De, why are you doing this’… ‘Xuan De, I’m really tired’… And other similar lines.”
Un… Looks like my words from earlier in the day hurt Bo Fu quite a bit.
I began to feel regret at how I handled the affair earlier in the day. Even if I was resolute about my decision, I should have been more tactful in refusing. But I really don’t get it, why can’t she help her little sister after she recovers?
“Xuan De!!”
Eek! I got a shock by the sudden yell from behind me, and turned to see that the source was Bo Fu.
I’d thought that she was awake but from her snoring, I found that she was just sleep-talking.
“Xuan De…” Her voice gradually became weaker as she called out, “Why won’t you help me…”
Wu, looks like it really is what happened earlier today that led to this.
I wanted to wake Bo Fu up but that would be too selfish of myself. Instead of that, I might as well let Bo Fu vent it out. That way, I can understand how Bo Fu thinks as well. She’s not the sort who will divulge how hurt she is after all.
“Xuan De! Zhong Mou! Where are you!” Just then, she called out my name once more and reach out and happened to grab onto the hem of my clothing. She was panting and seemed to be suffering greatly, “Don’t leave me to handle it all alone! Ah! Don’t kil, me!”
“Bo Fu, calm down! n.o.body’s going to kill you.” When I saw this, I hurriedly held her hand in the hopes that she would calm down but her nightmare still went on.
“Father?! Father why are you here?” She frowned as sweat streamed down her forehead, “Father, let me rest! Don’t make me practice the spear anymore!”
Bo Fu’s nightmare seemed to change scenes but her suffering still continued unabated.
“Imperial Uncle, let’s wake my lord up.” Chen Wu seemed very anxious. I felt the same way as well and was about to shake Bo Fu’s shoulders.
But was this really okay? If Bo Fu were to forcefully awake from her nightmare, she would have this nightmare etched into her consciousness.
“Bo Fu, I’m right beside you. Don’t be afraid, I’ll help you.” I repeated these words over and over again to her but Bo Fu’s nightmare didn’t diminish in the least.
“Imperial Uncle, give up– By the way, are you intending to kill my lord Sun Ce now?”
Of course not! I said in my mind as I continued to repeat words of comfort to Bo Fu.
After almost half an hour, Bo Fu finally calmed down and descended into a peaceful sleep. This might be thanks to me, or not. But this wasn’t important.
As I looked at Bo Fu’s sleeping face, I resolved to speak with her again once she woke up.
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