Vol 7 Chapter 25 (2/2)

“Is there anything, Imperial Chancellor?” She sharply addressed me just as I s.h.i.+fted my gaze to her.

I smiled, but that only made her more wary. This sort of wariness is unneeded~

“How is it? Have you gotten used to life here?”

“It’s fine.” Zhang He swiftly gave an ambiguous reply.

“If you really want to get used to things here, you should try and get along with everyone–”

“Imperial Chancellor, I have no intention of getting along with everyone.” Just then, she interrupted me. I looked at her, and saw that she had a serious expression on her, “I just can’t acknowledge Yuan Shao, but this doesn’t mean I acknowledge the Imperial Chancellor. To be honest, I don’t think you differ much from Yuan Shao.”

“That’s incorrect. Overall, I’m inferior to Ben Chu.” I shook my head in melancholy as I placed my hands at my back, “Ben Chu is a n.o.ble, while all I have is a military background.”

Zhang He frowned, seems like she doesn’t understand what I mean nor does she want to try. She took a step forward with the intent of arguing further but was blocked by wordless Gong Ming. Zhang He wasn’t happy with this and tried to fling away Gong Ming’s right arm but Gong Ming stuck out her left arm as well and held off Zhang He who was forced back and she ultimately relented.

Looks like Zhang He is still not Gong Ming’s match huh.

But right now isn’t the time to be arguing over such things.

“I’m not going to argue any further with you. This is ultimately a mutually beneficial arrangement after all.” Only when I said this did she fully give up with a sigh.

Back then, the reason why Zhang He chose to serve me, was only because she needed a place after betraying Ben Chu.

“I understand.” She said as she lowered her head and bowed to express her apology for her att.i.tude before. At this, I nodded and forgave her,

Thereafter, she got up and walked off without looking at me.

“Come to think of it, why didn’t you join Xuan De back then?”

“…”

When she heard my muttering, her expression wavered ever so slightly. But when I took a closer look, her expression had returned to its usual serious look.

She said quietly, “I lost my chance to serve Lord Liu Bei a long time ago when I chose the path of vengeance. Now, I will never have that opportunity again.”

When she finished, she continued walking off. Gong Ming didn’t seem interested in our conversation and had left long ago.

I frowned, and felt uncomfortable, as it felt like I was a second-choice. But based on the results, it’s not bad as it means that Xuan De has 1 less capable general.

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