Vol 7 Chapter 26 (1/2)

VOLUME 7 CHAPTER 26: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS MY ARRIVAL AT JING STATE (1)

Liu Bei POV

For the past few days, all I can remember is being puking and being seasick, all in all being really unsightly. As I turned around while holding on to the handrails, I found that I could see the sh.o.r.e in the distance.

Is that… Jing state? I blinked a few times before taking a closer look, afraid that what I saw was a mirage.

Though it was some distance away, I could see the waves slapping the cliffs, and on top of the cliffs were patches of rich greenery. It wasn’t much different from scenery I’d seen before. What was different was that there was a layer of mist, which made it seem like a mystic realm.

For a landlubber like me, it’s best to be back on land.

“We’re finally reaching our destination. I feel like the smell of vomit has stuck onto me after living with you for these few day.”

I turned around and saw Zhang Zhao standing there. She walked over as she dragged her long sleeves with a look of disdain. As she stepped over, she would bend her body about, as though she were trying to put on a show of elegance, but that was probably just to avoid the splatter from the incoming waves.

“I’m really sorry about it.” I was already used to her snide remarks, and just obediently lowered my head and accepted fault. She didn’t seem to be used to this reaction, and gave a ‘hmph’ before turning away and looking in the direction of the sh.o.r.e.

By the way, Huang Gai dropped off midway at Chaisang.

Seems like there were some issues with reinforcements on the frontlines and Huang Gai was sent there to sort things out. Compared to us carefree wanderers, Jiangdong has been diligently expanding its territories.

And so, the responsibility of commanding this flotilla fell squarely onto Zhang Zhao. Compared to Huang Gai, Zhang Zhao was a lot more meticulous and she paid attention to every single detail. Though you could say that she was a bit of a bother, her instructions were clear and easy to follow so everyone got used to it very quickly and no trouble occurred.

During this time, she was either really busy or unwilling to speak to me so I haven’t been able to interact much with her.

But now that we were approaching the short, she actually took the initiative and approached me.

“It’s been hard on you, Lord Zhang Zhao.” I said some good words first as I bowed.

“You can spare me the pleasantries. I’m just here to say farewell to Imperial Uncle out of courtesy’s sake. We probably won’t meet again after all.” She cut me off and continued, “I’m also here to give you some words of warning out of honour. When you get to Jiangxia, don’t be too conspicuous. Don’t say that you have good relations with Jiangdong either, and just occupy yourselves with merrymaking there. Only make a decision after 1-2 months.”

“Eh? This is…”

“Don’t ask any further.” She extended a finger, and seemed like she wanted to put it to my lips but when she realised she couldn’t reach, she pointed at me instead, “I know how that Governor of Jing state thinks and acts. Just do as I say.”

“Ah, un.” I lightly nodded. I don’t understand what she said but I’ll keep that in mind.