Vol 8 Chapter 70 (2/2)
… Wait. Ah, could it be!
In an instant, I was able to understand what went on from Lady Cai’s expression.
“… Could it be–” At the same time, the young mistress s.h.i.+fted her gaze and looked at Lady Cai.
“Yes, it is just as you have figured.” Cai Mao said softly from the side.
“Ohohoho, that useless Liu Bei actually rejected it right in front of Jin Sheng! Hohoho!” Lady Cai gave rather strange laughs in comparison to Cai Mao’s calmness.
“… Kuh, what have you lot done again?”
“Don’t you dare malign us for this.”
The young mistress could no longer hide her surprise and took a step out. Lady Cai on the other hand, raised an arm in a gesture of innocence.
“This time, it was indeed as elder sister had said, we didn’t do anything.” Cai Mao continued to add from the side plainly before continuing in a more sarcastic tone, “And this time, not only did he turn it down, there is more bad news.”
“… What do you mean?” The young mistress’ voice was becoming a little shaky, looks like she can’t control her emotions much longer.
“Liu Bei actually personally requested our lord to leave Xiangyang and garrison at Xinye.”
“What?!”
Un? Just as Cai Mao finished, the young mistress exclaimed in a surprised voice. At the same time, I too was extremely surprised. If I could see my own expression now, I’m quite sure my eyes are bulging.
“Rejecting Xiangyang and leaving for Xinye. I’m sure I don’t need to explain to you what that means right?” Cai Mao’s sarcastic words continued to reverberate between my ears. I’m sure it’s the same for the young mistress. I looked out into the distance, and though I couldn’t see it for sure, I’m sure the young mistress is clenching her fists tightly.
Xinye is not all that close to Xiangyang. If Imperial Uncle Liu were to really leave Xiangyang, then that would mean leaving the young mistress to fend for herself against the Cai sisters.
To put it simply, it means that Imperial Uncle Liu has abandoned the young mistress. Imperial Uncle Liu wishes not to be a part of the feud.
That’s what it all means on the surface.
“… Why? You don’t believe us?” Lady Cai said as she looked at the young mistress’ face.
“Young mistress, if we really had fabricated all this, we would think of more devious and convincing ways of presenting it to you. But now that we have told it to you as it is, it means that we have no intention of lying.”
“… Alright, I understand.” The young mistress lowered her head and seemed to nod.
“Alright, it’s good that you have accepted it. And so, I strongly encourage you to–”
“But!” Just as Lady Cai was about to persuade the young mistress once more, she raised her head and stared back at them with such a forceful gaze that Lady Cai took 2 steps back, “Even if I’m alone once more, I will fight with you despicable fellows until the bitter end!”
“Kuh! You b.i.t.c.h!”
“Elder sister–”
Lady Cai lost her temper once more and made to go forward but was stopped by Cai Mao again. As Cai Mao held back Lady Cai, she said to the young mistress, “Once Liu Bei leaves, so will hos troops. You have neither territory nor troops, how could you possibly prevail against us? Please reconsider, young mistress.”
“I need not reconsider, my decision is set!” The young mistress proclaimed while swinging her sleeve, “In order to secure the inheritance rights, you lot have done much despicable deeds. Until now, I still remember the strict teachings which father subject me to, as well as the many schemes you and Liu Cong were behind! One day, I will return you this debt of blood in full!”
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