Vol 7 Chapter 39 (2/2)

… No way, right? Why am I scaring myself for? I’m already nervous enough as it is.

Ahem, I cleared my throat, tidied my clothing and walked ahead in the manner which officials should just as Zi Zhong taught me to.

“Ah, blood brother. You’ve come.” Liu Biao spoke first when he saw me.

“Elder brother.” I hurriedly saluted and bowed to show how apologetic I was and continued, “My troops haven’t been settled in until today so I was not able to visit elder brother and I seek your forgiveness for this.”

“It’s fine, it’s fine. Tending to your own troops takes priority. You have more time now then?”

“Yes, most of the work has been completed.” I said as I looked about.

I couldn’t see Liu Qi anywhere at all even though the reply from yesterday said that she would be here. Could it be that she just hasn’t reached yet? Is there a jam?

“Blood brother, please sit.”

“Ah… Un.”

To be honest, I thought that Liu Biao would fly over and give me a big hug again before saying some really mushy stuff. But he just asked me to sit down normally.

This made me feel off, and I was beginning to get an ominous premonition.

With these feeling swirling inside me, I slowly sat on the seat opposite Liu Biao. Jing state really is wealthy. Even their cus.h.i.+ons are fuller and softer than cus.h.i.+ons anywhere else.

“I have a lot to speak with you about but there is something especially urgent today so I’ll cut to the chase.” Liu Biao respectfully placed his hands on his legs and sat upright as he spoke to me just as I sat down.

“Ah… Alright.” When I saw how formal he was, I changed my position to a seiza from a cross-legged position and waited for Liu Biao to continue.

As long as he doesn’t want me to take over Jing state, everything else is fine.

“Blood brother,” He called out before he continued, “Jiangdong is launching an offensive on Jiangxia. The situation there is getting critical and I hope that blood brother can reinforce Jiangxia along with me eldest daughter Liu Qi. I hope that you do not turn me down.”

Eh?

“I know that this is a very inappropriate request to make, but I have many problems at hand and my subordinates are occupied with other things so I can only turn to blood brother for help.”

“B, but…”

“Don’t worry blood brother. On account of you being royalty, you can use our Jing state troops. I, Liu Jing Sheng, am hereby asking blood brother to help me.” Liu Biao kowtowed after he finished.

“This… Please get up, please get up.”

I know this is something very, very troublesome but I can’t refuse.

Hai, what mess have I gotten into now?

<script>