Vol 10 Chapter 23 (1/2)

Chapter 23

VOLUME 10 CHAPTER 23: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS FAN CITY (10)

Liu Bei POV

“Ah…”

… Un? Just as I was about to leave, she spoke up again and when I turned around, I saw that she had knelt down and bowed. It was really formal and I could see that even this was difficult for her as her hands were shaking.

But at this time, it would not be right for me to help her up. What I must do is to respond in kind. And so I did. After a long while, I got up and so did she. We smiled at each other and only then did I leave the room.

“Ah, Xuan De.”

“My lord is out.”

When I left, I saw Feng Xian pouting while Wen Yuan was trying to console her. They too saw me and called out to me as they came towards me.

“How is it, big brother?” Yun Chang asked.

“Un… She started eating after I spoke with her for a bit. And about how she addressed me… It seems like that child was indeed thinking about that.”

Yun Chang frowned, “She wanted big brother to–”

I nodded and decided to interrupt her and explain as quickly as possible to ensure that everyone else would not misunderstand, “Of course, I have no intention of doing so. There is no reason why I would or should do so.”

“… Un un.” Yun Chang sank into thought when she heard my reply and eventually nodded in approval at me decision.

“It isn’t that bad to adopt a kid~” Zi Long said with great interest, “If you do, it will ensure that you have a successor.”

“Quit messing around~ I’m not even 20 and that child is just about 8 years younger than me. I have no right to be her father.”

Zi Long did not say anything else in response and merely shrugged.

“Well then, there should be no issue here anymore.”

“Ah… Un.” I nodded at Feng Xian. This was a rare instance of Feng Xian continuing the conversation.

“Wen Yuan.” I called out to Wen Yuan as we were heading back to the main hall when I remembered something.

“Un? What is it, my lord?”

“You should have some familiarity with Fan city right? Do you have a household census?”

“Un, Yun Chang took it down the first time and I went through it later so there should be no problem.”

“Alright, Wen Yuan, after you’re done with dinner, send out the notice and then look for any residents with the surname Kou. We’ll see if any of her relatives are around to pick her up.”

“I got it my lord (Liu Bei).” Wen Yuan said and turned to Feng Xian, “My lord (Lu Bu), don’t be angry. It’s not like the little girl was in the wrong either.”

“…” Feng Xian’s frown lightened up slightly but she still seemed to be dissatisfied and even hurt.

“Feng Xian, don’t think too much about it. From my perspective at least, Feng Xian isn’t scary at all.”

“…” Feng Xian remained silent and stared at me. I did not know what this meant and was about to ask but she then closed her eyes and turned away.

“Feng Xian? … Feng Xian?”

“… I’ll be with Guan Ping.” Feng Xian said softly and left.

“Feng Xian, what’s the matter? Why are you acting like that all of a sudden?” I really did not get it and turned to everyone, “Did I say something wrong again?”

“No, not at all. In fact, you said the right thing.” Yun Chang said what seemed to be an approval of my actions but did not smile.

“Hai~ My lord is really shy.” Wen Yuan muttered a

s she chased after Feng Xian.

Hu… I just hope everything’s fine.

“Well then, shall we continue to the main hall?” Yun Chang said as she directed us to towards the inner part of the mansion. From the outside, it looks like it’s definitely much larger than the one in Xinye.

“Alright, let’s go.”

“Please.”