Vol 9 Chapter 90 (1/2)

VOLUME 9 CHAPTER 90: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS A TEMPORARY RESPITE BEFORE THE NEXT BATTLE (5)

Liu Bei POV

“Ah… This is… A gift from Lord Shamoke” Chen Dao closed her eyes and muttered as she embraced the protective chest piece.

“Lord Chen Dao, that’s a little too much.” I said as I smiled stiffly. I must say that it feels rather unnatural to hear her calling me Shamoke.

“But why are you here? I heard from Zi Long that you were at the training grounds.”

The training grounds is a plot of land to the south of the city. Why is she here?

“Ah, I came here to buy this as I have something to do in the city.” Chen Dao replied, still looking joyful, “I was at the magistrate’s office earlier as I had a message for Liao Hua and Chen Gong.”

Eh? The ones on duty today at the magistrate’s office is Liao Hua and Chen Gong? Now that’s a combination that I have never seen before.

— I think that we should do it this way.

— Un, let’s do that then.

In my mind, I could picture 2 people, 1 sitting and 1 standing, deal with all the civil and legal issues that came very effectively, efficiently and rapidly. For the former Registrar of Luoyang and a former county Prefect, the troubles of a small city like Xinye should be a piece of cake.

“Ah yes, I also met Lord Mi Zhu.”

“Zi Zhong huh?”

“Yes~ She came to the magistrate looking for its accounts.” Chen Dao said as she carefully equipped the protective chest piece and stared at it closely as she traced the feather engraving.

“Do you like it?”

“Un, this one feels different from the one I used before.” Chen Dao said as she picked up the piece and looked at it closer, “Thanks… Lord Shamoke.”

“Aiya, I already said there’s no need for that, didn’t I?”

But Zi Zhong is at the magistrate’s office too huh? Looks like the magistrate’s office is fully equipped with experts to deal with any issue.

… Ah, d.a.m.n it!

“Un? What’s the matter, my… Lord Shamoke?” Chen Dao came closer and asked me when she saw my expression change.

I slapped my forehead and then turned to the door, “Chen Dao, let’s go.”

“Ah, un.” Chen Dao did not know what was going on but obediently followed me out.

I nearly forgot that I had to return within 30 minutes. I did a rough approximation and it seems like it’s almost 30 minutes now which means that even if I rush back, I will be late. If it’s xiao Yong then it does not matter as she will not be able to tell. Gong You, however, is different. She has a very accurate bio-clock so she can tell the time very accurately just by looking at the sky.

“Chen Dao, what’re you going to do now?”

“Ah, I’m going back to the training grounds.” Chen Dao stopped and pointed in the direction where the training grounds were, “Lord Zhao Yun only went there to observe for a bit and there isn’t actually anyone overseeing the training.”

Wu… That Zi Long. Perhaps this might be just her full trust in Chen Dao. But this is not the time to be saying this.

“We’ll part ways here then. I’m headed back to the mansion.”

“Ah! Alright!” Chen Dao immediately saluted and bowed to me, attracting every pa.s.sers-by attention immediately. Even I felt embarra.s.sed but it seemed like she did not feel that way at all. She then got up and showed the protective chest piece to me, “I will always cherish the protective chest piece and the hair tie you bought for m

e.”

I would rather that you use them.

“Ah, got it. Goodbye!” I hurriedly saluted back and jogged back to the mansion. I just hope Gong You will not say anything. But what scared me more is that Gong You might overthink my lateness and she might even think that I am lost and is currently searching for me.

Wu… I just hope that Gong You is not too worried.

“*Pa*! Gong You, I’m back. Let’s begin our lessons!” I said as I slammed open the main door and made my way into the main hall, “Gong You?!”

When I entered the room, I looked about for her and found her sitting quietly beside my desk. When she saw movement where I was, she turned around.

“… My lord.”

“Haa… Hu~” I heaved a sigh of relief when I saw that Gong You was still around.

“Looks like I’m safe.”

“… Un?”

“No, it’s nothing. What I mean is, did I come back within 30 minutes?” I asked as I tried to catch my breath and looked at her with a worried and expectant gaze.

“… A little late but it’s not a big deal.”

“Hu~” I heaved a sigh of relief. I guess I made it. Seeing Gong You was already seated beside my desk, I had no choice. I was not willing but a promise is a promise. Even if I zone out or fall asleep, I will still have to stay here for at least 2 hours until lunch at noon.