Vol 8 Chapter 70 (1/2)

VOLUME 8 CHAPTER 70: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS A SECRET LATE NIGHT RENDEZVOUS (18)

Yi Ji POV

“Elder sister…” Lady Cai was furious but Cai Mao grabbed her and held her back who then looked at the young mistress, “I understand how you feel and I know you trust Imperial Uncle Liu. But some people aren’t worth trusting.”

“… What are you trying to say?”

“Let me tell you something, about 2-4 hours ago, Jin Sheng summoned that fellow to his residence for an audience.”

“Oh?!” The young mistress exclaimed in surprise almost immediately after hearing this revelation, “What did father and uncle discuss?”

“Hmph, various things.” Lady Cai said ambiguously and continues in a somewhat unsatisfied tone, “Of course, there is good news, and bad, for you.”

“…”

“Aiyaya, even if I am your stepmother, Qi’er shouldn’t be looking at me with such eyes!”

“If you’re just here to play around and scare me, then please return.” The young mistress turned around and made to leave when she finished.

“Ah, wait wait wait wait. You really aren’t cute huh.”

“Why not listen to the end, young mistress? There are clearly things to listen to which are well worth tolerating our presence.”

“…” The young mistress stopped and turned back with clear irritation on her face.

“That’s the way.” Lady Cai was still as sinister as ever and whispered to Cai Mao after she said this. It was clear that this posturing wasn’t done on purpose but merely a result of her habits.

Thereafter, Lady Cai continued lightly, “I’ll be honest with you, Jin Sheng summoned Liu Bei today with the intention of handing over command of Xiangyang’s city garrison over to him.”

“… Is that so?”

Hand over the city garrison command to Imperial Uncle?

Leaving aside the young mistress’ brilliant display of nonchalance, I’m actually rather shocked. If Lord Liu Biao really did hand over command of Xiangyang’s city garrison to Imperial Uncle, then that would mean a decisive advantage for the young mistress’ faction.

I squinted at the young mistress and saw that her poker face was still flawless. If it were the young mistress from before, she would have displayed her shock long ago.

I have to say, the young mistress has really changed a lot since she came back from the Jiangxia expedition. Though she’s still strangely stubborn at times, all in all, she’s matured a lot since then.

“Is that all you have to say?” Of course, Lady Cai was rather surprised at this and looked bored.

“Is there any problem? Uncle has earned that much trust from father after all.”

“Hmph, never mind.” Lady Cai laughed once more when she heard what the young mistress said.

“… What’s so funny about that?”

“No, let me guess what you’re thinking about.” Lady Cai stopped laughing and continued, “Qi’er, you must be wondering how I’m able to laugh even though something so disadvantageous to me has happened right?”

Yes, that is indeed very strange. If Imperial Uncle Liu has been made the commander of Xiangyang’s garrison then, there is no way she could be laughing.

It is indeed very strange… I am very curious now.

The embers of curiosity began to burn in my heart once more.