Vol 9 Chapter 146 (1/2)

Chapter 146

VOLUME 9 CHAPTER 146: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS DEFECTING TO THE CAO FACTION (4)

Yun Chang POV

“It’s fine, it’s fine. Chen Gong, you can still grow.” Cao Ren said as she patted Chen Gong’s shoulders, “Besides, it’s fine for girls to be shorter.”

“No, it’s better if I’m taller.” Chen Gong said with an irritated look.

“Then eat more vegetables. I heard that eating more vegetables can help you grow.” Cao Ren said and smiled as she continued walking ahead, “Come on now, everyone, we’re almost there.”

At this time, her expression was a lot lighter. I was surprised but this was a good sign. I looked back at Chen Gong slightly and she nodded at me slightly as well. Because of what just happened, all of us were a lot more relaxed. Could this be what Chen Gong was saying before? I think I understand how it works now.

Relax, relax. Hu~ I breathed out as I told myself to relax, as I followed behind Cao Ren, who should not be as in guard against us as before.

“Is Lord Cao Cao doing alright of late?” I asked. I decided to start a conversation on a common topic that was not taboo as I felt that it would be a little awkward to remain silent as we continued to walk on.

“Elder sister is doing fine.” Cao Ren replied relaxedly as she held her hands behind her back, “But she’s probably getting ready to leave Xuchang soon. Our and Yuan Shao’s troops should be headed for Wan city now.”

Oh~ I see.

“You don’t need to be too worried. a.s.sisting us will definitely be beneficial for you and when the time comes, we will make sure you get your fair share of merits.” Cao Ren said as she turned back, “Especially you, Lord Guan Yu.”

Un…

“I understand. Many thanks, Lord Cao Ren.”

This exchange made me think back to the time when I, Lu Bu and several others stayed in Xuchang while big brother was missing. Though I was very worried then, Cao Cao did indeed treat us very well. As a warrior, and as someone who places great importance on loyalty and honour, I have to repay this favour to Cao Cao somehow. Of course, this method of repayment has to be such that I do not betray big brother.

*Jii*… I could feel Chen Gong’s intense stare on me.

“Don’t look t me like that.” I frowned slightly as I knew why Chen Gong was nehaving like this, “I just happened to serve under Lord Cao Cao for a while and was treated well then.”

“Even so, it seems like you both have rather deep relations huh? Looks like you know how to do things huh?”

I am very sure that she is misunderstanding something here.

“It’s fine, it’s fine. In the end, we are a meritocracy here. If Lord Chen Gong’s achievements are worthy, we can bestow anything on you.” Cao Ren said as she stood before the entrance of a large tent, “We’re here.”

The 3 of us stood still as well and looked up at the tent. It did not seem to be different from any other tent but we would not be able to know what was inside after all. Perhaps there might be the other 2 generals, or there might be several dozen soldiers waiting to strike.

“Please do not be alarmed.”

I was very sure that I did not reveal it on my face, and was confident that Wen Yuan and Chen Gong were the same as well. Yet, when Cao Ren said these words, perhaps out of politeness, I felt like my heart skipped a beat.

Thereafter, she smiled at us and pulled up the curtains. We looked in from behind her and found that the tent was big and s.p.a.cious inside, and only 2 people were sitting inside. 1 was Li Dian and the other

was clearly Shen Pei. Lu Xian did not come huh…

“Alright, please come in if there isn’t any problem.” Cao Ren said as she went in ahead of us.

Wen Yuan and Chen Gong took 1 small step up so we were across each other. We then exchanged glances and nodded at each other before we entered the tent. Upon entering the tent, I saw that Cao Ren had already taken a seat.

She did not sit on the main seat however. Instead, she sat on the second seat at the left aisle followed by Li Dian and Shen Pei. In that case, I will sit at the second seat at the fight aisle, followed by Wen Yuan and Chen Gong.

“I don’t suppose most of us here need introductions.” Cao Ren said and then pointed at Shen Pei and then at Chen Gong, “The strategist you see here is Lord Shen Pei and the one over there is Lord Chen Gong.”

“Ah… Un…”