Vol 9 Chapter 143 (2/2)
“I feel like there’s something else hidden within that sorrow.”
“Haha, Chen Gong nailed it.”
*Pa* they both high-fived behind me.
Wu…
“Ahem, let’s leave this–”
“Changing topic huh?”
“Un, she changed the topic.”
They really do not want to let this go huh? But I am not planning on going along with them.
“Let’s leave this aside.” I forcefully repeated myself and looked at the skies and saw that it was still before noon, “Ah, let’s ready our disguises and leave separately before noon. After we leave the city, let’s meet at the north corner of the city walls.”
“Alright, understood.”
“Do we have to eat lunch on our own outside?”
“Don’t joke around, Wen Yuan~” I said when I saw that Wen Yuan seemed serious, “We’ll eat outside, yes, so just buy something that you can bring along with you.”
If we eat here, then I will have to repeat everything I just said to big brother. That will be way too awkward even for us.
“Lord Guan Yu is probably just afraid that it will be too awkward to say her farewell to Xuan De again.”
Wu… I got found out.
“No, not at all.” I said, suppressing my emotions and feigning nonchalance. But I cannot believe that they even detected this. Could it be that big brother has infected me with his condition that makes him say what he thinks?
… No, definitely not. I vehemently denied this and ascended the steps to my room before turning back to look at Chen Gong and Wen Yuan, “Chen Gong, Wen Yuan, we’ll part ways here then. Let’s meet later outside the city.” I felt nervous when I finished and gave a long sigh before I continued, “We must succeed this time.”
“Un, got it.” Wen Yuan said as she smiled confidently. Personally speaking, I think that she is the one who is most likely to make a mistake.
“If the enemy gives us an attractive offer, I might actually defect for real.”
“Maybe I should go and speak with Lord Xu Shu…”
“I was just joking.” Chen Gong said as she grabbed my arm and stopped me with an embarra.s.sed expression, “Don’t take a joke so seriously.”
No, I did not think you were joking to begin with. And are you being serious about your loyalty? I am still a little doubtful to be honest.
“Well, that’s that then.” I said and entered my room. Well then, how should I disguise myself…
— I feel like there’s something else hidden within that sorrow.
…
Chen Gong’s words from before continued to swirl in my head. Yes, I suppose it’s obvious to everyone by now.
…
I wonder if big brother still remembers the promise he made with Yi De and I back in Xu state. Big brother only decided to postpone it because Yi De lost her memories. I wonder if that day will ever come when the promise is fulfilled.
Too slow. What are the other 2 doing?
I looked at the sky and saw the sun s.h.i.+ning down on me. It was noon now and the sun was at its zenith. Even so, I still had to wear this thick grey gown and squat behind the wall to hide from the howling winds.
They are too slow. The sun has begun to descend to the west now so it’s obvious that it’s past noon yet there is no sign of them at all. They must be either held up at the gates or are slacking off somewhere.
But really, the inspections at the gates are really thorough. It was a good thing that my disguise was not seen through and n.o.body recognised me as Guan Yu, I thought as I lifted my hood and looked at myself. At this time, I looked like a commonplace vagabond. I did look like this for real back when I had just left my hometown so it was not too difficult for me to play the part.
I never though that there would be so many processes when I left the city though. Not only was I subjected to a body search, they also closely inspected the small wooden block. Those who did not have it were brought to the side where they were interrogated about their background. Naturally, no one was allowed in or out if they had a weapon with them.
(TL: TSA in ancient China.)
I initially brought my blade with me and had wrapped it up with cloth. But when I saw that even scissors were confiscated from the commoners up ahead, I realised that I could not bring my blade around as I would be exposed right away if they saw my Green Dragon Crescent Blade. And so, I rented a s.p.a.ce at a nearby store to store my blade before rejoining the queue to leave the city.
Un~ But where is Wen Yuan and Chen Gong? It should not be too difficult to act as a vagabond or refugee right? But perhaps this might be difficult for Wen Yuan as I cannot imagine her with a despondent and hopeless expression on her face.
Yes, a refugee with a confident and strong aura would undoubtedly arouse suspicion. Maybe this is why…
“Yun Chang, sorry to have kept you waiting.” Just then, Wen Yuan’s voice came from the side.
<script>