Vol 8 Chapter 75 (1/2)

VOLUME 8 CHAPTER 75: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS A TRIP TO LIU QI’S MANSION (2)

Liu Bei POV

But the moment the conversation went to Xinye, my mood took a nosedive. It’s been a few days since that night, and the next day after that night, I told everyone everything– Just as I’d originally planned to.

I told them about Cai Mao, about Liu Qi, and about what happened in Jiangxia, as well as what led to the decision to leave Xiangyang and garrison at Xinye. Apart from my meeting with Lu Meng, which I felt wasn’t necessary for them to know, I basically told them everything.

I’d though that they would interrogate me on Jing state matters, or the conflict between Liu Cong and Liu Qi, but most of the questions revolved around my well-being and safety. In fact, most of the questions involved the threat I faced on the way to Jiangxia and the troops we led back from Jiangxia.

“Is it possible for them to enrage me any further?” Feng Xian was the first to speak up, and her tone reminded me of how she was a few days ago when they tricked her and I hurriedly went to comfort her.

It’s a good thing that I left out the fake driver and neither Liao Hua nor Guan Ping mentioned him either. If I were to mention him, things would get a lot more difficult and complicated. In the worst case scenario, I might end up in full on armed conflict with Liu Biao.

“You don’t need to think too much, Xuan De. It’s always the weakest who have the best luck.” Just then, Zi Long came up to me and clapped my shoulders as she said so.

“Lord Zhao Yun…”

“Haha.”

Yun Chang called out to Zi Long in a slightly admonis.h.i.+ng tone with a stiff smile to which Zi Long only responded with a chuckle. It’s clear that Zi Long was only trying to lighten the mood but can’t you defend me a little, Yun Chang? What’s with that look that’s saying ‘there’s still room for improvement’ huh?

“Alright, I’ll do as you say.” I nodded as I looked at Zi Long.

“Un… An, right.” Zi Long suddenly thought of something and came up to me and did a twirl, “What do you think?”

Un? What do you mean?

… Ah ah ah, she must be talking about her new clothes.

“Un, it looks pretty good on you, it’s very elegant.” I gave my opinion. Unfortunately, my vocabulary is rather limited so I can’t really express how good I think she looks.

“Hmph, not bad I guess.” But it seems like Zi Long was actually rather pleased and gave only a slightly condescending response before clapping her hands together, “Come here, Chen Dao.”

“I’m here, Lord Zhao Yun.”

In an instant, someone else began coming over from the room and when I turned to look, I saw Chen Dao coming over with various things in her hands.

“My lord!” When Chen Dao came to where I was, she bowed and greeted me. However, as she was carrying a lot of things, her bow seemed a little half-hearted.

Because of that, she tried to redo it.

“It’s fine, it’s fine.” I hurriedly stopped her and sized her up, for business reasons, as I did so… Un, she hasn’t changed at all, she’s still wearing the same clothes as before.

“Aren’t you hot, Chen Dao?” I asked.

“I’m alright, just a little warm.”

Just a little? That really is strange.

“Alright…” I decided to ignore that, and looked at the stuff in her hands, “What’s all this… And what are they for?”

“Various things, I brought them out here as Lord Zhao Yun wishes to lie down in the courtyard.” Chen Dao answered.

Un, I see… Leaving aside the lounging chair, there are a lot of other things as well, such as pails and cups of various sizes and an umbrella.

“Since the weather is so good, I’ll take the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.” Zi Long said as she stretched her back and looked at the 3 who were still twirling and gave a strange smile.