Vol 9 Chapter 102 (1/2)

VOLUME 9 CHAPTER 102: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS A RAID ON FAN CITY (6)

Yun Chang POV

“My real parents are no longer around and so I feel that this is something I should do since I am still alive.” Guan Ping as she continued and gave a stiff smile when she finished, “Aiya, I don’t even know what I’m trying to say. I just feel that, in these troubled times, since I was able to survive, I ought to do something…”

Guan Ping’s aura seemed to weaken as she continued on, probably because she felt that she was not able to adequately express her thoughts.

“I see.” I nodded and decided not to finish what I was about to say, “But no matter what, don’t push yourself too far.”

Looks like Guan Ping had a reason to fight after all. Since she wishes to do something of her own volition in these troubled times, then I have no reason to stop her.

“Ah, yes!”

“Softer, will you?”

“Yes~” Guan Ping said softly after my reminder and smiled stiffly as she continued walking.

Guan Ping’s mental age is not quite the same as her actual age and she’s been through a lot but she still wears her heart on her sleeve. Honestly, for her to go through what she has at her age is truly sad. It’s also a miracle that she could hold on to her innocence despite everything that’s happened to her.

If there were more people like her, perhaps we would not be living in troubled times right now. But now that we are in troubled times, an honest goody-two-shoes like Guan Ping has to have the resolve to change.

… Un? Just then, I sensed an abnormality, that there was a faint, unceasing sound coming from somewhere.

“Guan Ping, tell the troops to stop.” I raised my hand and gave the order to Guan Ping.

“Ah!! Yes!, Guan Ping replied and relayed the order as the light footsteps behind came to a halt. A few seconds later, the rather loud marching sounds completely stopped. Apart from the rustling of leaves, the forest was silent.

“Mother?”

“Shh…” I gestured to Guan Ping to keep quiet and listened in.

…

… *Tata*..,

Horse hooves! And at a rather intense pace too.

“Guan Ping, bring the troops further into the forest.” I said to Guan Ping and looked to the side, “How are things on Lord Zhou Cang’s side?”

“Because we stopped, she has stopped as well and is awaiting further orders.”

Very good.

“Well then, wait here for the moment.” I said as I made a pressing motion with my hand, “And tell everyone to stay low. I am going to try to listen.”

I then made my way towards the small dirt road. When I was almost at the road, I looked about to make sure there was no one on it. If there is no one on this side, then they must be on the other side, I thought as I made my way to the side of the road and closed my eyes and listened.

*Tatatata*…

The sound of horse hooves. .h.i.tting the ground could be heard, which meant that there were quite a lot of cavalry around. Looks like they did bring out all their troops. If there are that many cavalry, then the accompanying infantry, siege weaponry, combat engineers and logistics staff will not be few.

“Mother?” Guan Ping called out softly but I ignored her as my attention was focused on the thunderous sounds from the other side.

After a long while, the sound seemed to diminish until it eventually disappeared. Looks like the cavalry have pa.s.sed and it’s not the infantry regiments. The sound is very soft now but it’s still there.

“Guan Ping, tell the troops to form ra

nks and come out of the forest.”

“Eh?”

“Ah, yes. Tell Zhou Cang as well, that her troops will form the main body and rearguard.” I said as I looked up at the skies. It’s still early and we can make it before evening.

“But, mother.” Guan Ping asked. Looks like she does not understand why I am giving such orders.

“The enemy has just pa.s.sed us by, which means we have no threats ahead of us. Right now, we need to fast march and make our way to Fan city before the enemy sets up camp. This will leave the enemy with no time to return and defend the city.”

“Oh, oh! I understand now!” Guan Ping said with a look of realisation. I know though that she still does not fully understand what I just said but at least she’s gone to relay the order now.