Vol 10 Chapter 1 (2/2)

“Well then, I’ll be leaving now. My lord should get some more rest.”

“Ah yes, I’d like to ask you something since you’re here.” I hurriedly stopped her when I saw that she was about to leave, “How is it in the city over these few days?”

Even though I am on leave of sorts, I am still a feudal lord and I ought to check on how things are going.

“Ah, everything is going well. The market has come up again and the commoners have returned to their homes.”

“How’s the stuff going with the commoners?” I asked, feeling like an employee with the State Bureau of Letters and Calls.

(TL: State Bureau of Letters and Calls is the Chinese government agency that deals with complaints and pet.i.tions.)

“Un, the Xu state 3 have been dealing with it these few days.” Chen Dao nodded and frowned, “But they were really busy and overwhelmed to the point where even Chen Gong who is always not honest has come to help. My lord should really come see how she is so nervous when dealing with the commoners to the point where she stammers.”

Wow, it must be really comical for the serious Chen Dao to find it funny. As for what she described about Chen Gong, I can already picture the scene in my mind.

By the way, I am also really grateful to the commoners of Xinye. Not only were they cooperative with us during our pre-battle preparations, we had also ended up burning many of their houses and demolis.h.i.+ng a number of buildings to widen the alleys. Yet, they have not caused a ruckus over this and have merely waited as we made arrangements for them.

Of course, this is also thanks to the work of the administrative officials Chen Dao had mentioned. I really must thank them later on.

… Un?

“Wait, Chen Dao, you…” I said as I pointed at her chest.

“Ah, my lord, you’re…” Chen Dao seemed to be at a loss and covered her chest as she took 2 steps back with red cheeks.

“No,” I said as I hurriedly shook my head and raised my hands, “I was pointing at your protective chest piece.”

“Un? Ah.” Chen Dao finally understood what I meant and removed her hands as she looked down.

Yes, the protective chest piece that I bought for Chen Dao seems to have sustained a significant blow and is a little dented. The feather engraving has also been affected.

“I sustained a blow when I was fighting in the previous battle. The enemy’s blow was really strong so it got a little dented.” Chen Dao said as she held it up, “I’m really sorry. I didn’t cherish it enough even though my lord paid a lot for it.”

“Ah, no. Don’t say that.” I said as I waved my hands, “This is supposed to be used to protect your life. That it has done so is a very good thing.”

Of course, it was indeed very expensive, as I learnt later. Looks like we should have bought something cheaper huh?

“Un, I really have to thank my lord for this.” Chen Dao said as she came up and grabbed my hand which she shook up and down as she continued with a serious expression, “If not for this, I would be beneath the earth buy now.”

“Hahaha, that’s over-exaggerating it.” I said as I smiled stiffly. My hands were being held so tightly that they were beginning to hurt.

“In any case, many thanks to my lord. I will continue to wear this protective chest piece.” Chen Dao said as she let go and saluted and bowed.

“Haha… That’s fine.” I said as I waved my hands. If it really has broken, please go and buy a new one

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