Vol 8 Chapter 36 (2/2)

“What a troublesome matter.”

“Be a little softer. If Ling Tong hears you, there will be another ruckus again.”

As I said before, I can understand how Ling Tong feels. But war is war, and leaving aside whether Gan Ning did actually kill Ling Cao, Ling Cao’s death on the battlefield is something normal. And now that Gan Ning has joined us, Ling Tong’s hatred is understandable as well.

But the problem now is, the matter has gotten overly complicated. Ling Tong couldn’t possibly accept that her mother fell down naturally because her balance was poor.

Then she should be–

“Then what did Ling Tong do when she learnt of this?”

“‘Gan Ning! Even if it’s like this! I will still be your blood enemy! Don’t think you can get out of this!’ She said that and after that, she became a lot calmer.”

As expected huh.

Even though it makes logical sense, it’s difficult to accept it on an emotional level. And so, I can’t blame Ling Tong for being like this. She’s probably feeling very distressed, sorrowful and complicated inside.

But 1 thing is clear. Those 2 cannot be sent out to battle with just the 2 of them. Their relations aren’t too bad now, but neither will it improve.

I better let my lord Sun Quan know later on. Of course, there is also 1 other more important matter to speak with her about…

“Lu Zi Ming– Oi– Lu Zi Ming–” Just then, a yell came from the distance. When I looked over, I saw that it was Zi Jing.

“Look, sister Dong, Zi Jing has come to receive us.” I excited pointed.

“Ah… If only Lord Sun Jing were here at this time. This takes me back to the battle of Kuaiji. Back then, I just came here…”

Here we go again.

But never mind, today is a day of celebration and it’s fine to let her go on for a bit.

Ah… I wonder how my lord Sun Quan is going to praise me.

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I chatted and joked with Zi Jing as we embarked the s.h.i.+p and made our way to the deck. On the deck were troops in neat uniforms and glistening weapons that made for a majestic sight.

As expected, the appearance of lord’s s.h.i.+p is above that of the general’s s.h.i.+p. Though I feel a little unsatisfied with this, I feel proud as well of how far we’ve come.

“Is our lord doing well lately?” I asked Zi Jing as we walked ahead, followed by Gan Ning and Ma Zhong, with Pan Zhang, sister Dong and Ling Tong bringing up the rear.

Though I’ve heard most of the situation from sister Dong, I can’t lower my guard and let something irreparable happen.

“Good, good. She even mentions you all from time to time in this period.”

Oh? She did?

“How is our lord doing with her studies of late?”

“I heard from Zhang Zhao and the rest that she’s doing well.” Zi Jing paused for a moment before continuing, “Seems like after Lord Liu Bei left, our lord thinks of him from time to time and mutters something about not wanting to lose to him.”

Hahaha.

He too smiled when he said this, as he reminisced about the scene.

“It’s good to have that thought. Ever since our lord Sun Ce has retired, our lord Sun Quan has to improve.”

“I suppose– Haa~~~” Zi Jing yawned as he replied me. Unlike other generals, strategists and administrative officials, he always faces others when he yawns.

I don’t hate this, but I hate that he always pa.s.ses his yawns to others.

Haa~ I really can’t resist at all.

“You’re so irritating. It’s still so early in the day, why are you yawning huh~”

“Excuse me, excuse me,” Zi Jing flicked his ponytail behind and clasped his hands in front in an apologetic gesture, “I’ve been pulling late nights in the north recently so I’m lacking sleep.”

“The north… Ah, Cao Cao’s troops arrived at Xu state right?” I nodded in realisation when I recalled it, “How is it at Xu state? Has anything big happened?”

“Nothing at all,” He waved his hand irritatedly in front of his tired face, “During these few days while you were fighting, we’ve been doing reconnaissance work and all we learnt in the end were that the ones stationed at Xu state were 2 generals. One is called Man Chong while the other is Tian Yu.”

“Who are they?”

Zi Jing shrugged, “Gong Jin said that these 2 were personally sent by Cao Cao so no matter what, we have to be on guard against them.”

Un… If Gong Jin said that, then she must have a reason for that.

“Ah, right. Speaking of Gong Jin, is she coming today as well?”

Zi Jing shook his head as a wry smile spread across his gace, ,Someone has to keep watch in the north so we drew straws. I won so I’m here~~”

He looks so gleeful. I wonder what Gong Jin is feeling now.

“I’ll send some men over to bolster defences in the north after this then. The matter over here has been settled and Liu Biao is unable to retake this area in a short time.”

“Un… About that…” Zi Jing suddenly became hesitant when it came to this.

What is the matter?

“Lu Meng Meng~~~~~”

“Ah~”

Just then, a girl sprang out from the curtains in front of me and pinned me to the ground as she rubbed her face with mine vigorously.

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