Vol 9 Chapter 124 (1/2)

Chapter 124

VOLUME 9 CHAPTER 124: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS THE AFTERMATH OF OUR DEFEAT (11)

Yun Chang POV

Eh? Just a draw? I was surprised and looked at Feng Xian who had her head lowered and remained silent. It must have been difficult for her to eke out a draw given how elite the enemy troops were.

“A draw is already very good.” I said as I nodded at Lu Bu and saluted and bowed to her, “It’s been hard on you both.”

“It’s okay, it wasn’t that bad.” Wen Yuan replied as she kneaded her shoulders, “Just a little tired, that’s all.”

That’s the same thing, is it now?

“Un.” Feng Xian accepted my words and merely nodded in response before saying, “Don’t think about the battle anymore, Lord Guan Yu. Have a good rest.”

“Yes, just rest for tonight.” Big brother repeated and held my arm as he looked at me with concern, “Are you injured at all? If you are, make sure to let Hua Tuo take a look tomorrow morning.”

From the very beginning up till now, big brother had not made any mention of the battle at all and merely showed his concern for me, an act that made my tears which I had managed to stop with great difficulty fall once again.

“No, there’s no need for that.” I shook my head uneasily, “Umm, this battle…”

“That’s enough.” Just as I was about to give big brother my report, he quickly stopped me and patted my back as he smiled, “Rest up tonight first. Anything else will have to wait for tomorrow’s meeting.” When he finished, he then whispered, “Welcome back, Yun Chang.”

In that moment, I could feel my face stiffen up and my tears streaming down yet again.

“Big brother, I’m back.” I replied softly as I lowered my head and saluted him.

I do not remember much of what happened after that. All I remember is that my anxiety and troubles was swept away after this conversation and all that remained was the grief of a commanding officer for the lost soldiers. I did not return to the city that night and specifically requested to remain in the encampment to console everyone who needed it. This was both for big brother, and myself.

Before I slept, I resolved that one day, I would help big brother to attain greatness and stand alongside the likes of Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, an important goal added to my path of honour and martial prowess.

Liu Bei POV

“Haa…” I do not remember when I fell asleep last night. All I knew was that it was very late. I do not know what time it is now either but it should be morning since I can feel the warm rays of sunlight.

Being able to welcome Yun Chang back was a great comfort. Even though we did not achieve our objectives, being able to see Yun Chang, Guan Ping and Zhou Cang back safely was good enough.

Yun Chang was not able to return yesterday night as she was busy with work, which she probably threw herself into to take her mind off things. I believe that I had said all I could to her last night while welcoming her so I decided to leave the rest to herself.

*Dong* *Dong* *Dong* Knocking sounds came from the door. What great timing.

“Who is it?”

“It’s me, Gan Qing.”

“Ah, I’m coming.” I said as I hurriedly jumped off the bed and tidied my clothing as I made my way to the door.

I might move that quickly for someone else but this was Gan Qing after all. Compared to the other strong women here who go to battle everyday, Gan Qing feels a lot more like a normal girl to me though that is indeed the case anyway.

I do have to admit that this is a little patriarchical of me

but I think this much is forgivable. In front of a girl who is weaker than myself, I would like to appear bigger and stronger after all. Besides, this is a girl who has followed us all over the country and never uttered a single complaint. Honestly, I feel like I owe her this much as a feudal lord.

If I had known that it would be like this, I would have never allowed her to follow and suffer with us. In Xu state, she would not go hungry at least and I have not heard of any large scale conflicts happening in and around the area ever since we left.

“Ah, brother Liu Bei.”