Vol 9 Chapter 105 (1/2)
VOLUME 9 CHAPTER 105: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS A RAID ON FAN CITY (9)
Yun Chang POV
“Lord Guan Yu?”
“Ah, mother finally wants to let everyone rest huh?”
“Who said we’re going to rest?” I said as I tugged the reins just once more to slow my horse down, “Zhou Cang, tell the troops to continue advancing but marching normally is fine. No need to continue running.”
When I finished, they both heaved a sigh of relief.
“Haa~ Alright, got it.” Zhou Cang said as she yawned and then rubbed her bottom. I know that it’s sore from riding but it’s an act that no girl should ever be doing.
“Haa~” Guan Ping yawned and I felt an ominous premonition and turned back to see Guan Ping reaching for her b.u.t.t.
“Guan Ping! No touching!”
“Eek!” Guan Ping was so shocked that she nearly stood up on the horse.
“You’re a girl, how can you be committing such unsightly and unseeming acts!”
“B.. But Lord Zhou Cang also–”
“Lord Zhou Cang is Lord Zhou Cang!”
*s.h.i.+ku*… *s.h.i.+ku*…
… Wu. I was indeed angry but after seeing Guan Ping’s tearful look, I began to feel extremely guilty and decided to let up on her.
“Eh… Umm,” I stammered as I turned away. Even though I did not feel like I did anything wrong, I still felt compelled to console her, “Guan Ping, don’t mind it too much. Just change from now on. Your older sister Zhou Cang cannot be saved anymore but you should learn to differentiate between good and bad behaviour.”
“What do you mean good and bad…”
“Eh? Zhou Cang!?” When I heard a voice from behind, I turned back and saw Zhou Cang with a dismayed expression as she looked at me.
“When did you come back? Why didn’t you notify me?” I asked, doing my best to hide my panic and hoped that she did not hear what I just said.
“When you were saying ‘Guan Ping, don’t mind it’.”
Ah… So she heard everything huh?
“So, Lord Guan Yu, what did you mean by differentiating between good and bad behaviour?” Zhou Cang began asking furiously as she rode beside me, “After riding for so long, why can’t I touch my b.u.t.t for a bit?”
When she finished, Zhou Cang felt her b.u.t.t again as if she was trying to protest what I said.
“No, it’s not like you can’t…” I said, turning away and coughing even though I was a woman as well. Even though her figure is really good, she is far too crude. She would be a ravis.h.i.+ng beauty if she just tried a little.
But… It’s not too nice to say this, but it’s thanks to Zhou Cang’s flaws that big brother is not too enamoured with her. I always catch big brother staring at Zhou Cang, probably because he somewhat likes her. Big brother might not know it, but his thoughts are really easy to read.
“In any case, Zhou Cang can do what she wants but Guan Ping should not learn from her.”
“Oh… Alright, mother.”
“Why does it seem like it isn’t praise…” Zhou Cang continued to complain. Of course, I was indeed not praising her. If she could change just a little and be an example for Guan Ping, I would be very happy.
“Let’s leave that aside for now. After a little while, go and notify the combat engineers to start constructing our siege weapons. When we arrive at Fan city, we will commence a siege immediately.”
“Alright~ Got it~” Zhou Cang replied somewhat listlessly. Looks like she’s still both
ered by what I said before. Even though she’s normally a ruffian, she’s not such a forgiving person huh? Though I cannot say I am not at fault.
“No matter how I look at it, our attack this time would be more akin to a raid or a sneak attack than a siege which goes against my principles to be honest.”
“Mother’s… Principles huh?”
“Personally, be it in duels or battles, I always do things openly and fairly.” I said as I nodded and pointed my glaive to the skies, “For the sake of survival, we have to raid the enemy city. I can’t say this is a bad strategy but let’s call a spade a spade.”
“But what can we do? If we don’t go along with the raid, our chances of winning will greatly diminish.” Guan Ping said in puzzlement. This cannot be helped as Guan Ping has not found her path yet.
“Yes. Sometimes, one has to go against one’s own principles. But one must also never forget one’s heart.” I said as I looked kindly at her and sheathed my blade.
“So as I was saying, Guan Ping, Zhou Cang,” I said as I looked at Guan Ping and then at Zhou Cang, “If we can, I would like to declare an attack on Fan city before proceeding with the siege. What do you both think?”
“I’m fine with it.” Zhou Cang said as she tucked her hands behind her head, an act which made me think of Yi De, “And besides, by the time we get there, it’ll be impossible for the enemy to make any preparations in time.”
“As expected of mother. Even at a time like this, you choose to notify the enemy first.” Guan Ping seemed excited and balled her fists as she bounced about.
“Un.” I nodded. If it were not for how critical this battle were for our survival, I would have stopped to camp several dozen kilometers outside the city and send a notification letter to the city 2-4 hours before we attacked. Of course, I fully understand how dire our circ.u.mstances are.
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*Tatatata*…