Vol 9 Chapter 43 (2/2)

“Lord Chen–”

“Lord Lu Bu! I have something very important to discuss with you. It’s fine even if you don’t reply me. I’ll just speak and you’ll listen.”

I was going to call out to her again and tell her not to speak to Lu Bu but just then, she yelled out loudly, enough for the entire section to hear her. I looked around, but I saw that no one had come out to see what was going on.

Was no one curious about what Chen Gong was doing? Speaking of which, I have not seen Wen Yuan for a while now. Usually, she would be the first person to ask what is going on.

“Lord Lu Bu!” Just as I was preoccupied with my thoughts, Chen Gong continued yelling respectfully, “I have a suggestion that I hope Lord Lu Bu can accede to!”

A suggestion? What kind of suggestion would she have for Lu Bu at this time? An ominous premonition sprang in my heart and I felt like it was difficult to breathe but I still concentrated on listening to what Chen Gong was about to say next.

And in the next instant, Chen Gong yelled out in an even louder voice that cut through the sound of rainfall and undoubtedly into Lu Bu’s room as well, “– Lord Lu Bu, I implore you to leave Xinye with me!”

Eh?!

“Lord Chen Gong! What are you–”

“Lord Guan Yu, please be quiet!”

Wu… Chen Gong interrupted me with a strangely resolved voice that left me at a loss as to what to do.

She turned to look at me and softly said, “You have your considerations and I have mine.”

Her words were blunt, and even rude but at this time, I had no rage in my heart at all. I should have known that this day would come eventually.

It could have been anyone. Even if no one spoke up, I am not sure we can ever resolve the issue of Lu Bu. So all I can do at this time is quietly listen to what Chen Gong had to say.

*Pa*!

Chen Gong clapped her hands together and got down one knee. I have never seen her being so respectful before. She has probably thought about this for a long time before doing this.

“Lord Lu Bu, I have been watching you for some time now as a strategist. I believe that you have the capability and the charisma to strike out alone. If you work with me, and lead your troops along, we can definitely forge our own destiny somewhere in these troubled times!” As Chen Gong said so, she lowered her head even further, “Based on my estimates, Zhang Lu’s Hanzhong has strong troops, sufficient resources and its population is large. However, Zhang Lu is not a good leader and we can seize the opportunity to usurp his position, take Hanzhong and use it as our base, expand into Xiliang in the north and Yi state in the south. Just like that, half of the central plains will be yours!”

“…” No reply came from the room but Chen Gong did not get up.

I listened calmly to what Chen Gong said and considered her plans. Honestly speaking, it’s not unrealistic by any measure and seems workable.

“Lord Lu Bu!” When there was still no reply, Chen Gong yelled out once more, “You wouldn’t be thinking of languis.h.i.+ng here your whole life, would you? If you don’t move now, you will end up as a mere subordinate lackey to someone you don’t wish to serve!”

“Chen Gong! That’s enough from you!” Just as Chen Gong finished, the door slammed wide open and a roar came out. When I looked over, I saw that it was Wen Yuan in a plain gown. Her expression was tense and devoid of the cheer it usually had.

“Lord Zhang Liao, you’re here huh?”

“Yes, and I have heard all your nonsense.”

“I don’t think what I said was nonsense.” Chen Gong indignantly replied. From what I have seen, these were not impulsive actions at all. She did think this through but they were too realistic and sad,

“It is nonsense!” Wen Yuan yelled as she slammed her fist into the door, breaking the window and seemed angry enough that she was going to hit Chen Gong, “Nothing is set in stone yet here you are, trying to separate everyone!”

“Separate everyone?! Yes! You’re right, that is what I am trying to do! Are you satisfied now?!”

“You b.a.s.t.a.r.d!”

“Ah– Wen Yuan–” I tried to stop her when I saw that things had gone out of hand but could not stop Wen Yuan’s arm.

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