Vol 8 Chapter 57 (2/2)

The carriage soon came to a stop at Liu Biao’s residence. However, when I alighted, I realised that the scenery before me was a little unfamiliar.

“This is?”

“Ah, this is the backdoor of the State Governor’s residence. I come here everyday to deliver water.” The carriage driver said as he leapt down and headed over, nodding as he continued, “I’m truly grateful to my lord for believing me. If you don’t mind, I can deliver water to your residence as well.”

“Ah, I can’t decide on that myself… But you can come around some time and we can discuss this again.”

The one that he has to talk to is the one in charge of all household matters, Gan Qing. I simply don’t have the authority to decide such things.

Thereafter, Liao Hua and Guan Ping alighted as well. The carriage driver bowed to us before getting back up on the carriage and leaving with a whip of the reins.

I probably won’t be able to recall his name and face in a week or 2. All I can probably recall then is that a certain carriage driver existed. He will probably never leave his name in history.

“Oi! Blood brother, blood brother.”

Just as I was engaged in a little sentimentality, and was also trying to engrave the driver’s looks into my memories, that rather irritating voice and vexing method of address made its way to my ears.

I looked over and naturally the one over there was that elder brother of mine. His demeanour now was not like before at the banquet. He completely ignored all proprieties and was leaning out from behind the backdoor and waving vigorously at me.

“Is Lord Liu Biao always like this?” Liao Hua was rather shocked at this sight before her. The way she expressed it was rather underwhelming, as she only took a small step back and her expression did not waver in the least.

“Yes, he is just as you have just seen.”

Should I be telling Liao Hua that this is how Liu Biao has been acting towards me ever since we came to Jing state? I think I better not.

I was a little depressed but I still slowly raised my arm and somewhat lethargically called out to him, “Elder brother, elder brother. I’m here.”

“Quick, quick, come over here. Ah, you even brought 2 attendants with you.” Liu Biao only just saw the 2 people beside me and they both bowed and saluted Liao Biao. When Liao Biao saw this, he lightly coughed and acted more properly as he opened the backdoor.

“Let’s go then.”

“I don’t see any tricks for now but my lord ought to be more careful.” Liao Hua said as she stuck one arm into her sleeve and tidied up her hat and clothing with the other.

Guan Ping, on the other hand, didn’t seem to be thinking too much as she strode toward the residence.

“Ah, attendants, please leave your weapons outside. I trust my blood brother 100% but the rules are the rules so I hope that you will adhere to them.” Liu Biao stopped them short just as they ascended the stairs and came before him.

“…”

“Alright~”

Liao Hua didn’t say anything but Guan Ping immediately a.s.sented and threw her blade such that it lodged itself between the stone steps. I looked at Liao Hua, who didn’t return the gaze and just stood there in a daze for 2 seconds before nodding and stretching her hands as 4-5 short spears dropped to the ground in an instant.

She clearly wore very little, where were all these weapons being hidden?

“Good,” Liu Biao nodded and turned around before elegantly waving to us, “Please come in then.”

I nodded and saluted him before entering the residence.

I hadn’t seen the rear end of Liu Biao’s residence before but there doesn’t seem to be any noticeable difference in the decor with the parts that I’ve seen before. If I had to pinpoint any differences, then it would be that the courtyard in front of us has some stone tables and seats which made it seem more homely. The soil ground was also more welcome than the stone floor from what I’d seen before.

“What do you think, blood brother hasn’t been here before right?”

“Yes, I haven’t seen this section of the residence before.” I nodded at Liu Biao’s gleeful face as he walked over and patted my shoulders.

“The rooms on this side are where I live. Though there may seem to be many rooms, when one gets accustomed to a life with many wives, then one will find the uses in having many rooms.”

When he got to ‘uses’ he gave a sneer that made him look like an adult. Although to be fair, he is an adult to begin with.

“Is, is that so… I’m not too knowledgeable on such things.”

I’m not too willing to speak too much about this topic. Even if there wasn’t anyone about, Liao Hua and Guan Ping were around. If I happened to say something I shouldn’t say, Guan Ping would definitely spill it when we went back. It’s better to act on the safe side and not say anything.

“Blood brother is at it again. I’ve seen the people around you and they are all talented individuals. Could it be that blood brother has never enjoyed this good fortune of his?”

“Ah… I really don’t understand what you’re getting at.”

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