Vol 9 Chapter 162 (2/2)

“What are the 2 lords talking about?”

“Ah, un…” I wanted to explain but did not know where to start from.

“Lord Lu Xiang just needs to attack alongside us.” Cao Ren just gave her simple orders in lieu of an explanation as there was no time to give her a full rundown, “Just attack wherever we tell you to later.”

“Alright, I got it!” Lu Xiang enthusiastically replied without thinking and bowed to Cao Ren before inspecting her weapons as well. Even though her abdomen was injured, her movements still seemed deft. Of course, I know that she is just enduring the pain. Even though the weather was cold and dry, she had already begun sweating.

“Don’t push yourself.” I said to her again, feeling worried.

“Un, I got it.” She replied while continuing to check her weapons. Since she is still going to push on even after asking her so many times, I will just leave her be.

“I’ll be counting on Lord Lu Xiang in a while then.” I said to her as I saluted her and lowered my head gratefully.

Compared to the second battle, Lu Xiang seemed to be more energetic now. But this energy she is exuding is probably only because of the battle that will come. Only battles can help Lu Xiang to let out her grief, anguish and anger from Lu Kuang’s death after all and it’s no wonder that she’s pus.h.i.+ng herself this hard. This battle is also, perhaps, the battle to conclude this chapter of Xinye for Lu Xiang.

“Lord Li Dian, we can see the face of the enemy general already.”

“Un?” I looked ahead and saw a woman astride a snow-white horse as she held a silver spear while wearing a set of silver plate armour. Even from afar, I could feel her heroic and brave aura.

“Is that person Zhao Yun?”

“Un,” I nodded at Cao Ren, “There is no mistake. That person is indeed Zhao Yun Zhao Zi Long.”

“…” Lu Xiang wordlessly looked ahead with hatred in her eyes at the one who killed her elder brother.

“This means that Guan Yu and the rest were genuine.”

“It’s still too early to make this conclusion.” I said as I raised my hand to stop an elated Cao Ren, “This could just be because Guan Yu and the rest conspired with Zhao Yun.”

Even though I said as much, I am still feeling optimistic inside. Based on the plan, the city should be descending into chaos soon after Zhang Liao had gotten Lu Bu drunk and induced Zhao Yun to lead her troops out. I looked at the perimeter of the city and saw that there were troop movements as well. But they seemed to be heading into the city rather than around it to support Zhao Yun.

“Looks like Zhang Liao and Guan Yu have led their troops into the city.” Cao Ren said. Looks like she was looking at the same thing as I was.

“Ah, yes.” I nodded. This means that Guan Yu and Zhang Liao will be executing their part of the plan soon.

“Lord Li Dian.”

“I understand. But let’s see how things develop before we act later.”

We still cannot lower our guard. The closer we get to the decisive times, the more careful we must be.

… Just in case, maybe I should give her some explanation.

“Lu Xiang, I know you hate Zhao Yun but don’t do anything unnecessary later.”

“Anything unnecessary? Aren’t we here to siege the city?”

“Yes we are. But we will be charging into the city later.” I said as I pointed at the gate, “In a while, the city gates will open and we will charge in on my orders. When the time comes, do not bother to engage with the troops who are now outside the city.”

“I see.” Lu Xiang seemed to understand the situation and did not ask much and merely nodded, “I will listen to the orders from the 2 lords then.”

Her not asking any questions does not bother me as Lu Xiang is more of the pure warrior type after all so she does not really care much about things other than battle.

“Orders for all troops!”

*Tatata*

At Cao Ren’s yell, the troops behind began to slow down. They too knew what was about to happen.

“Halt!” Cao Ren yelled after the troops made several more steps and the entire army halted instantly. At this time, we were about 100 paces away from Zhao Yun and her troops and about 300 paces away from the gates. With a completely clear sky, we could probably make out Zhao Yun’s expression clearly if we took several more paces up.

“What do we do now? Do we charge or do we yell at them?” Cao Ren whispered to me. I looked up slightly at the tower and felt surprised.

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