Vol 7 Chapter 7 (1/2)

VOLUME 7 CHAPTER 7: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS SUN QUAN’S PREDICAMENT (6)

Liu Bei POV

It was now late in the night, and way past dinner time.

At this point, I had no intention of returning home and was nodding away as I sat cross-legged in a room beside Bo Fu’s personal room. At times, I would pick up some food with my chopsticks.

Sitting with me was Chen Wu. When she learnt that I had no intention of leaving, she prepared some wine and snacks for me.

As for Feng Xian, I let her go back first as I wanted her to rest and also to give a report to Yun Chang and the rest to prevent any misunderstandings from occurring.

Feng Xian wasn’t willing at first but she’s a warrior to the core so she’s not too eloquent and was unable to convince me otherwise so she adhered to my orders and said she would return very quickly before she left.

There really isn’t a need to accompany me. She should just rest. Same goes for Chen Wu.

“Lord Chen Wu, you don’t need to accompany me.” I said to Chen Wu. Her eyes were half-closed and her hands hung freely by her sides so I couldn’t tell if she was awake or asleep.

After a long while, she finally replied, “No, I’m afraid you will kill my lord.”

… For the sake of my innocence, I better let her accompany me.

Hai… I sighed as I tried to invigorate myself by pinching my thighs.

“Why does Imperial Uncle have to wait here? When my lord awakens tomorrow, I will let you know.” This time, Chen Wu was the one questioning me.

Indeed, what she said does make sense. Now that Bo Fu is drunk, it’s unlikely she will awaken soon. In fact, she might not even be awake even if I come later in the morning. Even if something does happen to Bo Fu, the Jiangdong people are all here to protect here and I’ll probably just be a burden.

“No, let me accompany Bo Fu.” I answered.

Bo Fu’s drunkenness was caused by me after all. No matter how I try to rationalise it, I still feel guilty about it. Even if it’s for my own self-satisfaction, I insist on staying with Bo Fu.

And I do indeed have important topics to discuss with Bo Fu, such as how she really feels about things,

“Chen Wu, you can go and rest now.” Just then, a sharp voice came from outside the room. The voice was easily recognisable as it sounded exactly like a kid’s but didn’t feel like one at all. Additionally, when she heard this voice, Chen Wu’s eyes suddenly opened wide and she swiftly stood up. From this, it was easy to guess who it was.

I looked over, and saw that it was as I guessed and hurriedly bowed, “Lord Zhang Zhao, why are you here so late in the night?”

“Lord Zhang Zhao…”

I initiated the conversation with her while Chen Wu beside me seemed withdrawn and only called out without speaking any further.

She was such an odd person but even she fears that ‘old man’ huh? Looks like Zhang Zhao holds a very special position amongst the Jiangdong retainers.

“Imperial Uncle, I could say the same to you, why haven’t you returned at this time?”

*Ta*… *Ta*… Zhang Zhao’s steps rang out as she said so.

“I ran into Bo Fu who was black-out drunk on the way back and brought her here.”

“Oh? If that’s the case, then I really have to thank you.” Zhang Zhao bowed very respectfully as she said so.

“No no no, this is what I ought to do.” I hurriedly we t forward to stop her as this wasn’t a big deal no matter how you cut it.

But from Zhang Zhao’s tone, I could tell that she was not surprised at hearing that Bo Fu was drinking, but I don’t know if it’s because she predicted this or if this is normal for Bo Fu.

As Zhang Zhao got up, her gaze s.h.i.+fted to Chen Wu who trembled as she got up and bowed to me before leaving in a hurry.

*Ta*… *Ta*… Zhang Zhao slowly walked over to me and stopped at a seat to my right before very politely and courteously kneeling down.

“Why does Lord Zhang Zhao have to sit beside me?”

“You are a lord while I am a retainer so we are not of the same level. Naturally, I should sit in a position that is equal to yours.” Zhang Zhao said before she turned and looked at Bo Fu in the adjoining room as she spoke to me, “Did my lord Sun Ce say anything on the way back while she was drunk?”