Vol 9 Chapter 143 (1/2)

Chapter 143

VOLUME 9 CHAPTER 143: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS DEFECTING TO THE CAO FACTION (1)

Yun Chang POV

Like that huh~ I nodded.

“If that’s the case, then I think we shouldn’t tarry any further.” I said as I made my resolve and got up.

“Is Yun Chang going yo go now?” Big brother asked worriedly.

“Yes, it’s best to start going as soon as possible. That will help to communicate our sincerity to the enemy.” I said and then looked at the other 2, “Wen Yuan, Chen Gong, are you both ready to leave?”

“If you think that you might make any mistakes, it’s best if you refrain from speaking as much as possible.” Xu Shu instructed and took out 3 small wooden blocks and placed it on the table. The 3 of us went over and looked at it but it was just 3 pieces of sc.r.a.p wood with nothing written on it.

“These are the entry and exit permits I have acquired from Huang Zu for you 3. All commoners, soldiers and officials require this to go in and out of the city.”

“I’ve never used such a thing…” Wen Yuan said as she picked one of them up, “Ah, it’s a little wet.”

“They’re made from rotten wood under Lord Mi Zhu’s austerity measures. And you lot are top ranking commanders to begin with so even the rank and file can recognise you.”

I see, I thought as I nodded.

“Zi Zhong huh~ You’re so stingy~” Just then, a voice came from behind us all of a sudden and when we turned back, we saw big brother speaking to himself as he looked at a wooden block in his hands.

“Eh?” After a while, he finally noticed our gazes and looked at us nervously, “Umm, did I just say something?”

“… No.” I said first as I shook my head. The rest did not tell him the truth either, that big brother often speaks out what he is thinking unintentionally.

(TL: Essentially, this means that anywhere from 30-70% of the entire inner monologue of Liu Bei has been heard by the observers around him. Of course, I don’t believe that Liu Bei vocalises everything, but it’s a substantial amount for sure.)

“Ahem, Lord Xu Shu, please carry on.” I did my best to act normally and ask Xu Shu to carry on and she took a deep breath before handing each of us a wooden block.

“In any case, just have these on when you leave the city. Please note that you have to disguise yourselves. Leaving the city as you are is far too suspicious. And the enemy might have eyes in the city as well.” Xu Shu said and the 3 of us nodded.

“Understood. What do we do when we are there?” Wen Yuan asked as she slipped her wooden block into her sleeve pocket, “What kind of questions will the enemy ask?”

“Ah, I am not too clear about that myself but I can tell you that they won’t be simple.” Xu Shu said as she adjusted her bandana and seemed apologetic, “But I can tell you that there won’t be any problem as long as you don’t be careless.”

“So do we need to be a little timid?” Wen Yuan asked further.

“Not really…” Xu Shu pondered for a moment and then extended a finger, “Just… Don’t expose the fact that Liu Bei is alive. That will do.”

“It’s that simple?” Wen Yuan asked as she tilted her head. That sort of cutesy action really does not suit someone who is usually so cool and heroic.

“Understood.” I said as I memorised what she had told us and then went over to where big brother was, “Big brother, we’ll be going off then.”

“Ah.” Big brother nodded and gave

me a smile that was not very different from the one he showed me when he received me back from my defeat.

Whether you win or lose, it’s alright as long as you come back. That is what I feel from his smile. But personally speaking, I cannot tolerate another failure from myself.

“Big brother, I’ll definitely accomplish my mission successfully this time.” I said as I saluted him and respectfully bowed.

“Yes, my lord, don’t worry.”

“Let me repeat myself 1 more time, I would only choose to defect and join another action if and only if you are dead. Don’t think of me as an ungrateful person.”

The other 2 said as they saluted and bowed.

“I know, just be safe.” Big brother replied as he too saluted. His actions were not very well done and his choice of words and tone were not formal but that’s how big brother is.

“Well then, big brother, we 3 will be leaving now.” I said as I turned to the doorway but then remembered my little sister and added, “Please take care of Yi De for me, big brother.”

“Ah, got it.” Big brother replied with a tinge of sadness. But is that his voice or is that just my perception that is coloured by my own emotions?

Either way, I continued without turning back and left the main hall. As we entered the courtyard, the north wind buffeted our bodies. Chen Gong s.h.i.+vered and I too felt a little chilly.

“Hai~ Really~ Even though it’s something that always happens, I still get gooseb.u.mps whenever I see how you and my lord act.” Wen Yuan teased as she smiled widely at me.

“What do you mean, Wen Yuan…” I asked, feeling rather embarra.s.sed, as I took wide strides with the intention of heading back to my room to make some preparations. Wen Yuan and Chen Gong followed along as well.

“I mean what I said.”

“During times of parting, it’s normal to feel a little sorrow, no?”