Vol 9 Chapter 109 (2/2)
“But since that person owes me one, would it be considered even if I got back at her too?”
“That’s not entirely right,” I lightly shook my head, “Doing dishonourable deeds fills one’s heart with guilty. Even if one does dishonourable deeds in retaliation, one will still feel guilty about it.”
“Un…” Guan Ping grunted as she pouted, “I don’t really understand what mother just said.”
“Hahaha, that’s fine. You will understand in time.”
But now that I think about it, she’s been with me for some time now. And as the days go by, it seems like she’s taking after me huh? This child will probably continue to advance down an honourable path. I am sure of it.
“Ah yes, mother was really heroic then!”
“Un? What’s that about?” I asked, unable to adapt quickly enough to how fast Guan Ping changed her expression and the topic of conversation.
“Back then, mother just slashed across and slew Lu Xiang just like that! And the surrounding trees fell over too! I really got a shock!”
She looks even more excited than myself. Naturally, I knew that she got a shock. When the trees fell, I saw her tremble.
“It’s alright, I guess.” Naturally, I would not engage in self-praise. It’s best to be a bit modest after all, “But I didn’t kill her.”
“Eh?” Guan Ping seemed puzzled, “But mother sliced through her and blood spewed out?”
“Yes but bleeding doesn’t necessarily mean death.” I said as I shrugged and looked at Guan Ping’s waist, “It’s the same logic as your scratch at your waist.”
Of course, the wound I inflicted on Lu Xiang was much more serious than the scratch on Guan Ping but I did show mercy and swing from a little further. Though I did slash through her, I made sure not to harm any internal organs.
“Ohhh~ As expected of mother. You really know how to control your attacks huh?”
“Guan Ping, it’s time we rode faster.”
If we do not get there faster, we will not be able to know what is happening on the other side. That said, no matter what the status is like on the other side, I have no intention of attacking Fan city after this.
Firstly, we have wasted far too much time; secondly, the city defences should be up and running; and thirdly, our troop morale is far too low. At this time, it’s best if we return to the city and explore other options available to us.
Even if… I were to be punished for this, I must minimise our losses now.
“Mother…”
“Un? What…” I turned back to look at Guan Ping as I replied and saw that her cheeks were red as she fidgeted about uncharacteristically, “Guan Ping? What’s wrong?”
“Umm, mother. Are you still going to call me by my name?” She asked but I did not understand what she said. She looked up and continued in a very girly voice, “Mother, can’t you call me ‘my daughter’ during normal times as well?”
Wu… So she did hear everything that I said back then!
“Wu, what are you saying? I can’t really hear you.” I said as I did my best to hide my panic and ignored Guan Ping’s complaints. Only when we finally met up with Zhou Cang did Guan Ping stop pestering me about it. Hopefully, she has forgotten about it.
Li Dian POV
The thunderous sound of horse hooves was unending as our armoured cavalry units formed up behind us.
As Cao Ren and I sat on our horses at the head of our troops, neither of us spoke as we looked out at the small city before us.
It’s the second time now. It’s the second time that I am here outside Xinye city.
As I looked out at the familiar scenery before me, I could not help but to think back to the nightmare that was the last battle. Lu Kuang died, we suffered an ambush and a pincer, and we finally barely made it out alive.
Guan Ping’s glaive, and my broken spear.
Even now when I think about it, my body trembles. I gripped my new glaive tightly as I swung my reins and galloped ahead. There were still things that I was worried about.
“Lord Cao Ren, will Shen Pei’s strategy really work?” I asked as I looked at Cao Ren who was concentrated on riding. There was no longer kindness in her expression and the unsmiling her felt ice-cold to me. There was neither anger nor hostility, merely sternness.
“Since we’ve already decided to use it then let’s believe in her.” I thought she would not reply but she actually did so rather quickly, “Or do you, or I, have any other strategy?”
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