Vol 8 Chapter 40 (2/2)

“Then how about trusting us a little more? We couldn’t have staged all this and pa.s.sed up a prime chance to kill you right now after all.”

“I trust uncle, and I don’t suspect them like you say I do.”

“Then how about trusting me and them a little more?” I pressed the matter as I know that Liu Qi keeping her distance from others what makes it difficult for her to have fulfilling relations.h.i.+ps. If she doesn’t let us get close, then there’s no way we can gain her trust.

Liu Qi is being too suspecting of others. In the end, she will only hurt herself. So at the very least, I would like to help my own niece avoid becoming like Meng De.

Additionally, I do have a rationale for my choice. At the very least, I am sure that Yi Ji is wholeheartedly loyal to her young mistress. Even now, I can still remember that night when I went to Liu Qi’s tent. Yi Ji waited outside and only when I told her that Liu Qi had retired for the night did she return to her own tent.

If that isn’t loyalty and righteousness, then such concepts don’t exist in this world.

As I looked at her, she looked at back at me with a side glance, seemingly unmoved by my words.

“… I’ll think about it. That said, I don’t actually know how to trust others.”

“No need to rush. Liu Qi just needs to try and understand them. I bet you have never spoken about matters outside of business with them.”

“… Indeed.” She seemed a little unhappy at being seen through but she still nodded, “Alright, I understand. If you’re right, I’ll try it.”

She was still a little stubborn and rigid in her reply but that was more than enough. The rest will be up to those outside.

And if it’s them, there’s nothing to worry about. I thought as I calmly and relaxedly sat back down on my seat and slowly waited.

The noise outside would sometimes draw closer and grow distant, and sometimes it would be louder on this side and that but it never stopped. And after about 10-20 minutes, or perhaps longer, the sounds completely died.

And after several minutes more, the curtains suddenly opened up.

“Kuh!”

Liu Qi had lowered her guard after all this waiting but when this happened, she hurriedly readied her stance and waited for the ones outside to enter.

The ones leading were Wen Ping and Chen Dao. Both of them were covered in blood and held long spears with several heads stuck on them, looking every inch like monstrous demon kings.

Ah, they really look horrendous.

“Oh, is it all over now?” I was a little perturbed, but it was because of my aversion to seeing so much fresh blood, and I didn’t feel a sliver of fear towards Chen Dao and Wen Ping at all.

“Un…”

“It’s over, my lord.”

Wen Ping and Chen Dao greeted us very differently as they bowed and saluted Liu Qi and I respectively.

“It is now safe outside.” Wen Ping reported.

“… Un.” Liu Qi nodded and slowly lowered the weapon in her hands. She didn’t sheathe it though as she turned to me. I smiled stiffly at her as I looked back and made a gesture for her to sheathe her weapon.

“Alright, I understand.” Only then did Liu Qi sheathe the sabre, “Thanks for your hard work.”

“…” Wen Ping wordlessly saluted once more before she retreated to the side while still in a bow.

Ah, she’s so well-mannered, I thought.

Even though she doesn’t look like someone who is easy to get along with, she is an outstanding subordinate that one can rely on.

I really wonder what Liu Qi is suspecting about her. Honestly, I feel like if Liu Qi would just ask her, Wen Ping would just tell her everything truthfully.

“Imperial Uncle! We’re back!” Zhou Cang exclaimed as she swaggered in with her blade and interrupted my thoughts.

“Haha! This was a good one, I really let out all my previous frustrations this time!” Zhou Cang’s blade swung about as she laughed loudly, sending droplets of blood flying about.

“Oi oi! Don’t be sp careless! What if you cut our lord!” Chen Dao hurriedly stood in front of me and yelled out. Liu Qi also warned her. Ah, why does Zhou Cang have to be like this?

“Un? Oh.” Zhou Cang stood in a daze for a moment before she understood what they were yelling at her for. She really is a ditz.

Even though Zhou Cang is indeed very beautiful, I feel that she should really change her ways a little.

“… Un? Why is Imperial Uncle staring at me for?”

“No, nothing.” I hurriedly turned away.

Ah… A ponytail really suits her.

“Aiya, it really is terrible outside.”

“Lord Wen Ping, may I trouble you to help the troops clear up?”

Just then, the ones who were most instrumental to the gamble and the most crucial personnel came walking in.

I looked over and saw Chen Gong and Yi Ji with their usual calm expressions on unlike the jovial Zhou Cang or the relaxed Chen Dao.

“Yes.”

Yi Ji thanked Wen Ping for her hard work as she acknowledged and began to walk out. And since the other side has already stepped forward, we can’t just stand around either.

“Please help out as well, Chen Dao and Zhou Cang.” I raised my hand and said to them, who very quickly left without any complaints.

“What do you think, Liu Qi?” I asked Liu Qi with a wide smile after those 2 left.

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