Vol 8 Chapter 62 (2/2)

As I opened my mouth, my mind whirred at high speed and considered this problem, but I found that what I said was indeed very problematic. I couldn’t find a way to talk myself out of this at all. By saying as much to Liu Biao, doesn’t that imply that I hope to gain territory of my own? By agreeing to stay here, and by saying such things, doesn’t that signal an intent to take out Liu Biao?

And most important of all, when I said these words, it would be a lie to say that I have no intention of taking Jing state for my own.

“What else do you have to say huh?!”

Wuu… Hatred and dissatisfaction swirled in my heart as I took 2 steps back.

I can’t believe the ultimate culprit had the gall to accuse the innocent party of the crime. I hadn’t even gotten to Cai Mao’s personal army and the fake driver yet… But now that she’s seized the initiative, I have no chance to mention any of this anymore.

I looked at Liu Biao who had a troubled expression. Before when I’d just said those words, his expression had stiffened, probably because he thought of the same things as Lady Cai said. Under these circ.u.mstances, I really have no way to refute her.

Now I’ve gone and done it… I should have listened to what Liu Qi said to me earlier. But who knew that Lady Cai would be there in the annex listening in?

I looked at Liu Biao, who had sank into deep thought. He suddenly raised his head and said in a serious tone, “Blood brother, I can trust that you won’t do that right?”

“Jin Sheng!” Lady Cai howled.

“Of course!” I hurriedly replied when I saw a way out. But just as I thought I saw a glimmer of hope, Liu Biao’s face clouded over with suspicion.

It was clear that he did not believe me entirely. It can’t be helped, if I were in his shoes, it would be difficult for me to believe someone who could easily surpa.s.s myself.

But if I were to be expelled now, with my troops still weary from the exercise, where could I possibly go?

— My lords.h.i.+ps and lady, could you please listen to a few words of mine?

Just then, a steady voice came from outside the room. I was shocked by it and wasn’t able to identify its owner immediately.

“Who’s there?! How dare you eavesdrop on us?!” Lady Cai shrieked once more.

— I am a subordinate general of Imperial Uncle Liu. I was waiting outside the room and had no intention to listen in until I heard a commotion and decided to intervene for the sake of my lord’s life. Please do forgive me.

So it’s Liao Hua huh.

“Liao Hua, please stop.” I said, though I felt that at this point, her saying a little more couldn’t possibly worsen the situation. But then I realised that Liao Hua definitely had a plan of sorts if she spoke up and spoke to Liu Biao in a serious tone, “I leave it to elder brother to decide if he wants to let my comrade speak.”

When I finished, I saluted Liu Biao.

“Jin Sheng, there’s no need to listen to that lowly soldier.” Lady Cai said.

Liu Biao neither looked at me nor at Lady Cai but lowered his head for a moment before looking up, “Blood brother, it’s fine. If your attendant really has something she wishes to say, then she can come in and join us.”

“Jin Sheng!”

“Alright, I understand.” I was secretly overjoyed, and turned toward the outside and said, “Liao Hua, Guan Ping, come in.”

The moonlight shone on Liao Hua’s saluting figure and made a shadow on the screen door. She softly pushed it open and stepped in along with Guan Ping– Eh?

“Umm, what happened to Guan Ping…” I asked, pointing at Liao Hua, or to be more precise, at her back. Presently, Guan Ping was lightly snoring as she was being carried by Liao Hua.

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