Vol 9 Chapter 65 (1/2)

VOLUME 9 CHAPTER 65: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS BEFORE THE BATTLE OUTSIDE XINYE CITY (3)

Liu Bei POV

“Alright, that’s basically it then. The 3 generals may each select their own lieutenant.” Compared to us, Yuan Zhi continued uninhibitedly, “Everyone else can leave now. The conference from hereon concerns the details of duties for the 3 generals and Xuan De.”

— Eh?!

With Yuan Zhi’s conclusion, everyone seemed shocked and their gaze s.h.i.+fted in unison from Feng Xian to Yi De. Even though Yi De is a warrior general and a really talented one at that, she’s lost her memories and thinks of herself as an administrative official at present.

“Yuan Zhi, are you really sure– About Yi De?” I asked as my eyes s.h.i.+fted between Yuan Zhi and Yi De, who seemed to be in a daze and unable to accept what had just happened.

“Yes, my plans require her to be deployed.” Yuan Zhi replied without stammering and nodded definitively.

“Wen Yuan, did she say that there is nothing else to do with me?” Feng Xian asked with a blank expression.

“Yes, that is more or less what she said.” Wen Yuan replied with a stiff smile.

“How about it? Will you be my lieutenant, Wen Yuan?” Yun Chang asked with a refres.h.i.+ng smile as she looked at Wen Yuan with a gleam in her eyes.

“No, I will only ever be my lord’s lieutenant.” Wen Yuan replied dejectedly.

“It’s fine, there will always be next time.” Feng Xian comforted Wen Yuan, “Battles are ever-present. When there are none, we should take the chance and enjoy what free time we have.”

Feng Xian said some words that seemed like they were from Zhuangzi but were probably the right stuff to comfort Wen Yuan at this moment, who merely grunted in response.

At this time, what worried me the most was Yi De. She still had the same expression on while everyone else who was uninvolved were beginning to take their leave and chatting as they did so.

“Yuan Zhi,” I got up and went over before asking her softly, “Are you sure you want to deploy Yi De?”

“Yes.” Yuan Zhi nodded.

“What need is there for little sister specifically to take the field?” Yun Chang frowned and looked at the both of us and Yi De as she asked, “I don’t know if Lord Xu Shu knows but little sister has–” Yun Chang did not vocalise the last part and merely gestured beside her head instead.

“I knew about it in the banquet.” Yuan Zhi nodded, “Lord Guan Ping has basically told me everything I needed, and did not need, to know.”

Guan Ping huh… As expected, little kids should not be drinking liquor. She turned into a complete blabber mouth.

“Even if she has lost her memories, that is fine.” Yuan Zhi continued and sat down, “I most definitely need Lord Zhang Fei for the first battle.” Yuan Zhi was very firm when she said so and she also turned and looked at me with a ‘please believe me’ look in her eyes which left me with no choice but to do so.

“Alright, I got it. It might even be a good thing to let her take the field.”

“Big brother?”

“Yun Chang, it’s fine.”

Yun Chang was still worried but all I could do was pat her shoulders. I had a lot to say but I did not know where to begin and found that I was doubtful of what I said myself so all I did was say to her, and to myself as well– “It will be fine.”

“My lord.” A calm voice with some undercurrents of anxiety came from the side. When I turned, I saw that it was Liao Hua, who held her hat with one hand a

nd lowered her head.

“What is it, Liao Hua?” I asked, though I could largely guess what the issue was seeing that she had returned with a frantic look despite her duties at the city tower.

“They’re here.” Liao Hua’s answer was simple but it attracted everyone’s attention. In particular, Zi Long smiled and Yun Chang was calm while Yi De trembled.

“How far?”

“They’re about an hour away and are currently taking a break.”

“How many have they brought?” Yuan Zhi asked as she turned to Liao Hua.

“Less than 10,000 but not by much.”

“10,000?” Yuan Zhi was surprised and frowned, “Could there be any mistake?”

“There is no doubt about that estimate. The enemy has formed ranks, which makes it easy to estimate their numbers.”

“Wu…” Yuan Zhi sank into silence when she heard this and placed a hand on her mouth. She seemed to be a lot more nervous than before and a bead of sweat dripped down from her forehead.

“Yuan Zhi?”