Vol 9 Chapter 97 (1/2)
VOLUME 9 CHAPTER 97: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS A RAID ON FAN CITY (1)
Liu Bei POV
*Papa*
Yuan Zhi’s 2 claps snapped me out of a half-asleep state and I only realised that I was still at the meeting when 2 columns of seats appeared in my vision. This is why I do not like meetings. It’s irritating enough that we spend arduous amounts of time on topics apart from the purpose of the meeting like finance, construction of city defences etc which I do not understand at all.
Moreover, I have been extremely busy with my lessons and practicing my martial arts. So even if I doze off during meetings, it should be normal, un. But then again~ Evem if I did take a nap, they should not have begun discussing the main topic at hand…
“Alright, we’ll do as we just discussed then.”
“Yes!” All of them in both columns immediately replied and saluted.
Eh? What just happened?
“Well then, G.o.dspeed to those who have critical responsibilities. I’ll be counting on you all. Alright, dismissed!”
Eh?! Everyone immediately got up at Yuan Zhi’s word and began to move out. Is the meeting over already? No way, I was only dozing off for a short while!
“Big brother, what’s wrong? Why do you have a dazed and stunned look?” Yun Chang asked as she stretched her back, looking like she was in high spirits.
“Ah…”
“My lord! This one is on you!”
“Hmph, since I’ve been deployed, I’ll do my best.”
On the other side, Wen Yuan and Feng Xian nodded at each other. Seems like they are involved in this battle.
“U, umm…” I extended my hand with the intention of calling out to Yun Chang, hoping that she could explain to me what went on in the meeting.
*Pa*!
Ah, it hurts!
Just as I was about to reach her, a very strong force knocked me to the side.
“Mother, mother!”
“I already told you umpteen times not to call me mother.” Yun Chang said irritatedly. She might say as much but she seems a lot more accustomed to how Guan Ping addresses her than when she first started.
“Mother! Bring me this time!”
“Hai… I already said it many times before, you still can’t–”
“Lord Guan Yu, bring Guan Oing with you this time~”
“Eh?” Yun Chang was very surprised that Zhou Cang came to speak on behalf of Guan Ping and looked at the both of them with a surprised expression. But Yun Chang would never know that they had a duel and agreement about this. The ending might be a little botched but all of us present recognised Guan Ping’s victory.
“Yun Chang.” I said as I looked at Yun Chang to which she frowned.
“Why is even big brother…” Yun Chang said and took a deep breath, holding it there for a moment before exhaling deeply. She then looked at Guan Ping helplessly as she finally relented, “Alright, if you must, then come along.”
“Eh?! Really?!”
Yun Chang nodded and just as Guan Ping was about to jump from joy, Yun Chang placed a hand on Guan Ping’s shoulders, “But remember this, Guan Ping, the blades on the battlefield will not hesitate when they come for you so protect yourself.”
“Ah– Un! Don’t worry, mother!”
Yun Chang blanched when she heard this but she sighed, patted Guan Ping’s shoulders and then turned to Zhou Cang, “Zhou Cang.”
“Ah! Here!”
“Though I’m bringing Guan Ping along, you will come as well.”
“Eh? I can go if she’s going?” Zhou Cang asked.
“Why? Is there a problem? There was nothing about bringing more than 1 lieutenant right?”
“Ah, no, none at all. Leave Guan Ping’s back to me.” Zhou Cang gave a refres.h.i.+ng smile as Guan Ping smiled as well. I doubt Yun Chang knows the reason why they both smiled.