Vol 9 Chapter 7 (2/2)

“I-I-I, I just happened to casually have a look at the schedule. It was a coincidence that I knew.” Lord Zhou Yu said as she frowned, her fanning increasing even more, “It’s fine if he isn’t here. I’ll feel less irritated without his overly leisurely att.i.tude of his around me.”

When Lord Zhou Yu finished, everyone around suppressed their laughter. Of course, I was one of them as well.

Even though Lord Zhou Yu is the way she is with everyone, she seems to have a soft spot with Lu Su. Ever since Lu Su was recruited from the skirmishes at Wan city, they’ve had great chemistry together.

And when Lu Su left for the negotiations, Lord Zhou Yu went with him personally for the first 10 miles of the way.

“It’s fine, it’s fine, Nothing wrong with antic.i.p.ating Zi Jing’s return.” Our lord said as she gestured in front of her, “I too am very excited to hear the good news that Zi Jing will bring back to us.”

“Yes, that’s right, I too was excited to hear that.” Lord Zhou Yu cleared her throat and agreed with what our lord said. In comparison, Lord Zhang Zhao’s face darkened.

“Does my lord intend for Imperial Uncle to come to Jiangdong no matter what?” Lord Zhang Zhao asked once more.

“Yes. This is not just my decision, it’s also my big sister’s.” Our lord said as she took out a small pouch and opened it gingerly, revealing the s.h.i.+ny half of the seal.

That is…

When I took a closer look, I finally recognised what it was. Lord Zhang Zhao on the other hand seemed even moodier when she saw it and turned her head away.

“That’s half of the Sun family seal that my lord Sun Ce was planning on giving to Imperial Uncle right?” I asked.

“Yes.” Our lord answered happily and carefully took the seal out, “Big sister wasn’t able to do so back then so I’ll be responsible for giving it to him this time.”

“Hai~ Why must half of the accomplishments of the Sun family to date be handed over to an outsider?”

“Lord Zhang Zhao, just admit defeat.” Lord Zhou Yu said to Lord Zhang Zhao, who seemed close to tears, as she fanned her, “Imperial Uncle Liu isn’t a bad person and it’s a good deal to get the a.s.sistance of him and his comrades for half of Jiangdong. From what I see, he would never have come to Jiangdong if it weren’t for how dire his circ.u.mstances were.”

“If that’s the case, then can it really work this time?” When I heard Lord Zhou Yu’s last sentence, I began to feel worried. Doesn’t what Lord Zhou Yu say make it impossible for Lu Su to succeed?

“No, I sent Zi Jing this time because I felt that the possibility of success was substantial.” Lord Zhou Yu said as she fanned herself, “Xuan De’s position now is akin to one of a subordinate. That means that he is not off the table when it comes time for Jiangxia negotiations. As long as Liu Biao agrees to it, Xuan De’s views need not be taken into consideration; which mean that if we want it, we can have Xuan De brought to Jiangdong and he will be unable to resist us.”

When she finished, Lord Zhou Yu laughed. Though her laughter was pleasant and pleasing to the ears, I still felt a sinister aura from Lord Zhou Yu after hearing what she just said.

But at the end of the day, what this means is that Liu Bei is definitely–

“My lord! My lord!”

Un? Just then, I heard a voice coming from outside the cabin. It came from a distance away and I couldn’t hear it clearly but it seemed rather anxious.

“Un? Zi Jing?” Compared to the rest of us, Lord Zhou Yu recognised who it was immediately and frowned as she got up and left the cabin.

My lord and I looked at each other and followed after Lord Zhou Yu.

“Gong Jin! My lord!” Just as we were about to make it to the doorway, Lu Su came bursting in huffing and puffing, and landed squarely on top of Lord Zhou Yu, “Aiya~”

Lord Zhou Yu lost her balance and fell down along with Lu Su but it seemed like she’d detected something was wrong and cut to the chase, “Zi Jing! What’s wrong with you!?”

At this question, Lu Su’s expression became even graver than before.

“Gong Jin! My lord!” He said as he looked at us, then at Lord Zhou Yu and got onto his knees, “Zi Jing was useless!”

“Eh?”

Our lord seemed befuddled while Lord Zhang Zhao was caressing her hair and sighing.

“Zi Jing! Stop saying all that for now. What is going on?!” Lord Zhou Yu asked as she reached out and touched Lu Su, “Eh? Why are you wet all over? And what is with this stench?!”

“Gong Jin,” He yelled in a tearful and sorrowful voice, shook his head and slowly said–

Lord Liu Bei, Imperial Uncle Liu has drowned!

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