Vol 9 Chapter 55 (1/2)

VOLUME 9 CHAPTER 55: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS A BANQUET IN XINYE (7)

Liu Bei POV

“Un…” Yuan Zhi was very clear in her proposal. It just so happens that I considered everything she mentioned as well.

But I personally feel that doing things this way might be a little too devious. My current position is for the sake of helping Liu Biao defend against an attack by Meng De to begin with yet doing what Yuan Zhi suggests would amount to a betrayal of Liu Biao who is already gravely ill. Though it’s still better than taking Jing state alongside Meng De, it’s still far too cruel to Liu Biao.

At the same time, I am not sure if it will even work. If I really broadcast my survival, will Meng De really go around me and attack Liu Biao? Or would she treat me as part of Liu Biao’s faction and take me down? However, I cannot mention this possibility as it is based on my personal feelings after all and it will only complicate things if I am asked to explain myself.

“In any case, these are my thoughts.” Yuan Zhi heaved a little sigh og relief and finished her bowl, “Haa… What to do will depend on what Xuan De wants. I only gave what I felt was the most realistic strategy to take.”

I have to say, Yuan Zhi is really convincing. She has been a great help in clarifying the situation and the possible paths to take, especially when this predicament we are in is so chaotic.

“Un, I understand.” I came to a decision and nodded, “Well then–”

“Xuan De.”

“Un?”

Just as I came to decision, Yuan Zhi called out to me. I looked at her and saw that she had her index finger to her lips, looks like she wants me to keep silent. If it were someone else who did this, like Yun Chang or Feng Xian, I would have felt an urgent need to be alert. But with Yuan Zhi, when she did this action, it seemed like she wanted me to be quiet because I had woken her up.

“What is the matter?”

“… Listen.”

Listen? To what? I was confused but still did as Yuan Zhi said and kept quiet.

… *Dong* *Dong* *Dong*

*Dong* *Dong* *Dong*!

Un?

*Dong* *Dong* *Dong*!!

Is someone knocking on the main door?

*Dong* *Dong* *Dong* *Dong*!!!

Someone is indeed knocking on the main door! And he or she seems rather urgent too.

“This is?”

“Un, sounds like someone is knocking on the door.” Yuan Zhi nodded. Seems like she too was not completely sure until now.

“Everyone. Everyone.”

I called out to the ones who were still dancing, hoping that they could quieten down and that someone would offer to go and answer the door. But at this time, everyone was engaged in merrymaking and no one paid any attention to me. Only now did I realise that, as a feudal lord, my level of majesty and dominance is really obscenely low.

“Never mind, I’ll go and answer the door.” Seeing that everyone was too engrossed, I got up, “But who could it be this late at night?”

“Could it be Huang Zu?”

“Ah, yes.” Yuan Zhi’s words reminded the dreaming me. Yes, it should be Huang Zu. Since it’s so late, she’s probably given up on returning tonight and must have come here to ask for room and dinner.

Ah, in that case, I really should hurry up and answer the door, I thought as I put on my shoes and ran out to the door.

“Is it Lord Huang Zu?” I asked cautiously before opening the door.

“Yes, it’s me.” It was indeed Huang Zu’s voice but she seemed a lot more anxious than usual, “I have something important to tell everyone.”

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omething important? Huang Zu’s voice does not sound like it’s a laughing matter so I should hurry up and let her in.

Under the moonlight, I saw Huang Zu supporting her self by clinging on to her plate skirt and was huffing and puffing, as though she had just sprinted through the entire length of the city,

“What happened?” I was puzzled when I saw Huang Zu’s state and began to feel nervous, “What’s the matter? How about some rest and food first?”

Huang Zu looked up and tried to speak but she was out of breath and lowered her head as she began to wave 1 hand at me.

“Aiya, you really are… What could be so urgent…” I was at a loss as to what to do but at the very least, I ought to invite her in first, “Come in first. At least have a drink of water before you tell me what is going on.”