Vol 8 Chapter 76 (1/2)

VOLUME 8 CHAPTER 76: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS A TRIP TO LIU QI’S MANSION (3)

Liu Bei POV

“Eh? Where is big brother going?” Yun Chang seemed somewhat alarmed and walked over to where I was, “Based on what you said, Xiangyang city is rife with danger and Cai Mao could be sending a.s.sa.s.sins at any moment.”

“Xuan De, I strongly encourage you to bring someone with you.”

“That’s right, my lord!”

Zi Long and Chen Dao spoke up as well.

No need, you all should take a rest.

Or so I would have liked to say but under present circ.u.mstances, it’s no laughing matter at all so I did indeed want to bring someone along with me.

“I understand.” I nodded as I said so, “But Zi Long and Chen Dao shouldn’t come along as you’ve both just came back after all.”

I then looked at Yun Chang, “Yun Chang, if you don’t mind, let’s go to the well after we’ve come back.”

“Un, sure!” Just as I finished, Yun Chang agreed to come with me.

For some reason, it seems like she’s happy to come along.

Lik usual, Xiangyang’s streets were bustling with activity. As I walked through the main streets which were lines with vendors and stalls on both sides, the voices of the various stall-owners were deafening.

There were a fair number who recognised me and would nod, bow or even give me gifts. Others would avoid or ignore me, or even engage in quiet gossip once I pa.s.sed them.

Even though I’m quite curious what my image is like amongst the commoners, I doubt I’ll get a truthful answer even if I ask.

But now that we’re on this topic, I’m quite puzzled about something. In an era where information flows are comparatively much more constricted, how do the commoners know what the current ruling feudal lords and emperor look like? Does it pa.s.s through word of mouth from those who’ve seen them in person? That’s way too unreliable.

“Big brother, are you sure you want to take this path.” Yun Chang couldn’t hold back and complained to me.

“Is there any problem? It’s quite crowded, isn’t it?”

“It’s because it’s crowded that I think we should change routes.”

Yun Chang said as she walked up to my side and moved her hand to her Green Dragon Crescent Blade which was hanging at her back and was covered. Though Yun Chang’s intent in concealing the weapon was not to cause alarm, it was clear that it was a large bladed weapon just from the shape alone.

“There’s no need for that. It’s more difficult for them to act in places which have a lot of people around.”

“That may be true but…”

I answered rather confidently but Yun Chang was still rather apprehensive and continued to look about anxiously.

Ever since everyone learnt that my life is in danger, it seems like their nerves are more strained,

“Don’t worry, Yun Chang.” I smiled and clapped Yun Chang’s somewhat stiff arms, “I’ll be careful with my life.”

I am, of course, paying heed to what Liao Hua said to me before so I’ve been doing as she told me to, to be vigilant and careful.

“… Hai. Big brother should be a little more anxious.”

“I think I’m alright.”

If I said I wasn’t anxious, it would be a lie. But it is true that I am indeed not as anxious as I expected. Deep down, I still harbour the thought that because Liu Bei doesn’t die here, I won’t die here as well. Of course, there’s no real basis behind that notion.