Vol 9 Chapter 160 (1/2)
Chapter 160
VOLUME 9 CHAPTER 160: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS THE SIEGE OF XINYE (9)
Liu Bei POV
If I was Feng Xian, I would definitely mot believe my own words. What’s more, it just seems like a lame excuse that only the main characters in harem stories use.
“… Xuan De.”
When I heard her call my name once more, I jolted out of surprise and kowtowed to her.
“Xuan De, get up.” Feng Xian said calmly. She was neither angry nor was she huffing, and she reached out to help me up slowly. I was still rather worried but plucked up my courage to look at Feng Xian.
…
Feng Xian merely helped me up wordlessly as she looked elsewhere. Her cheeks were red but much less so than before.
I continued to look at her but could not see any signs of rage or hatred. This is not conclusive by any means but I am still comforted. Of course, this could still be the calm before the storm which reminded me of what Feng Xian said the other time
— I really don’t know what I would do.
Wu… Looks like there’s no way I am ever returning back to my era…
“Xuan De, I… Think I understand…”
“… Eh?” Just as I was about to accept my fate, Feng Xian suddenly spoke in a heavenly voice.
“Wen Yuan already explained to me what happened, that she let an unwitting Xuan De into the tent on purpose.” Feng Xian said as she raised her arm, “So I’ve already taught Wen Yuan a lesson.”
(TL: Remember when Wen Yuan was complaining about being punished by Feng Xian when she was faking a defection?)
Wu… Even though I was not hit at all, I could feel a chill run down my spine.
“And besides… I don’t really feel angry for some reason about this whole thing.”
Eh? When Feng Xian had more to say, my heart tightened again but when I looked up, she changed her tone and her expression returned to how it normally was. No, it was not how she usually was. The reddish hues on her cheeks had subsided but they seemed like they could come back anytime.
When she saw me looking at her, she turned away and had her back to me again. I could not see her face but I did hear what she had said to me before loud and clear.
She did not feel angry at all? What does that mean…
“I-in any case, Xuan De…”
“Ah, yes!” Even though she said that she had forgiven me, I did not relax right away and so when she called out to me again, I sprang up and stood still.
“Umm, in any case, I believe that Xuan De wouldn’t do such things intentionally since it’s a little too…”
Perverted right? Feng Xian did not finish her sentence but I could guess as much.
“I understand.” I nodded, “It’s best that you understand.”
“Let’s leave aside all those… Ah, those unavoidable things.” Feng Xian said and paused halfway. Looks like she bit her tongue, “Was it you who acted out the play behind the curtains?”
“Ah… Un.” I nodded.
“As I expected huh.” Feng Xian nodded and sank into thought.
She must think that I am despicable. Not only did I listen in on her personal conversation, I even made use of this to encourage her and act like I understood her. She must hate me by now.
“Feng Xian, umm…” I tried to explain myself but could not think of the words to do so. I wanted to go around and look at her in the face as well but did not know how I could face her.
“It’s fine. I understand how Xuan De thinks and does things.” Feng Xian said as she shook her head and continued, &ldquo
Even though I know what happened, I’m still grateful that Xuan De could tell me those words.”
“… Really?” I asked, feeling uneasy and afraid that Feng Xian was just patronising me.
“Un,” However, Feng Xian actually turned to me and gave me a thin smile, “If it was Wen Yuan who heard what I had said, she would definitely not be able to tell me what I needed to hear.”
“Eh?” In the next instant, I felt like I was taken into a warm embrace and I could feel a soft sensation at my chest level.
“Because it was Xuan De that I could hear what I needed to.” Feng Xian’s voice came from right beside my ear because she was pressed against me gently, “I will do my best in this battle.”
— So, please watch me, Xuan De.