Vol 8 Chapter 79 (2/2)

“Normally, we leave individual rationing decisions to the hundred-man commanders. Our military budget is still rather healthy after all.”

“Ah, our military budget huh…”

I’m actually quite aware of our military budget and the circ.u.mstances around it.

I’m not sure if everyone knows, but since we came to seek refuge from Liu Biao, he has the responsibility to feed my troops. So, my 30,000 strong army, is currently being supported by Jing state.

Of course, when we left Jiangdong, Sun Quan had given us an ample amount of supplies, so we’re doing fine right now.

Which is why I’m really grateful to Sun Quan and Liu Biao. If it weren’t for their help, my army would have likely disbanded by now.

Don’t rus.h.!.+ Don’t rus.h.!.+ We have enough for everyone!

Stop squeezing!

…. Un? Just as I was silently giving thanks in heart, I heard a commotion coming from up ahead. When I raised my head to look, I saw several dozen people crowded around the entrance to the alley. It seems like they are fighting for something.

“Over there is…”

“It seems like they’re selling something…” Yun Chang hazarded a guess as she stopped me, “It’s rather crowded over there. For the safety’s sake, we should choose another route.”

Yun Chang grabbed my arm and started to head into an adjacent alley.

“Ah, it’s fine. Why don’t we go and see what’s being sold?”

I was personally rather curious about what was being sold over there.

“There’s no point, it’s most likely some second-hand goods which no one wants. If it’s not that, then it’s either something very expensive or very damaged. In any case, it can’t be anything good–”

“We have cla.s.sics and calligraphy from fallen n.o.ble houses! They’re all second-hand but in fairly good condition! 30% off until I’m sold out, no bargaining!”

Before Yun Chang could finish, the stall owner’s yell interrupted her. In an instant, I could feel Yun Chang’s hand shudder and she froze in position.

“Umm… Yun Chang…”

“… Ah, it’s fine, big brother, let’s–”

“We have here a complete set of cla.s.sics from the Eastern Zhou dynasty and also transcripts from the era of the Emperor Wu of Han, it’s an opportunity not to be missed~~”

“Wu…” Yun Chang shuddered once more when she heard the stall owner’s sales pitch. She’s clearly moved by it.

“U, umm…” Yun Chang smiled stiffly as she slowly turned to me. As for me, I couldn’t help but smile back at her.

“It’s fine, go on ahead, I’ll wait for you here.” I said, and reached out to help Yun Chang hold her blade.

“Eh? Is that really alright?” Yun Chang was still a little hesitant. Looks like she’s still worried about me.

“Why not?” I said as I reached out and took her blade off her hands, “Don’t worry about me, I’ll stay here. If anything happens, I’ll call you.”

“Un…” Yun Chang frowned as she sank into thought. After a moment, her hand which held her blade opened up, “Alright, just stay here, big brother. I’ll be right back.”

“Got it.”

As I received the blade, I found that it was much lighter than it looked. Perhaps it’s because I am holding it against the ground.

“Don’t go anywhere, big brother! And don’t speak with girls you don’t know!”

“I got it… Eh?”

What does she mean with the second sentence? It’s as if I often flirt with and hit on other girls.

I wanted to ask her what she meant by that but Yun Chang flew into the crowd in an instant and disappeared.

Ah… Never mind, it’s a small issue so I’ll let it slide.

In any case, I’m not a flighty person to begin with. Now that I have to hold onto this blade, how can I possibly go around and hit on girls?

“Umm, can you really not lower the price any further?”

“No can do. If it were a vase, I might budge. But the one you’re talking about are the flower seeds. Those are really difficult to come by.”

Just then, the sounds of haggling from a nearby stall could be heard. When I looked over, I found that it was a flower stall.

In front of the stall was a young girl who was frowning and seemed rather anxious as she held her arms in front of her chest,

“But I don’t have anymore money.”

“Then come around next time with the money to buy it.”

“No, no, it’ll be terrible if someone else happens to buy it before that.”

The girl sounded rather demure, and she was even making small steps as she spoke and seemed rather cute.

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