Vol 10 Chapter 27 (1/2)

Chapter 27

VOLUME 10 CHAPTER 27: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS FAN CITY (14)

Liu Bei POV

Of course, If I said that I did not hate Meng De employing such methods, that would be a lie. But in this era, such things are commonplace. I consider myself to be blessed to be able to be with everyone up till now.

After snapping out of my thoughts, I realised that Yuan Zhi continued to remain silent and I looked up to see that she was deep in thought as well.

“So… What does Yuan Zhi plan on doing?”

“Un…” Yuan Zhi sighed once more. By now, I could already guess what her answer. It was clear enough when she did not drink the sugar water before.

“Yuan Zhi, I know you are a filial daughter and you owe your family too much so just be honest with me.” I said and urged her to say what she wanted, knowing that she was worried about me.

Un! Yuan Zhi leapt up and flashed in front of the moon before somersaulting and landing lightly behind me. I turned around to look at her but she kept her back to me.

“I, Xu Shu, truly intended to serve my lord as a general to advance his path from this meager land. Unfortunately, my mother has suffered too much and given what has happened, I hope that we can part ways from now.”

That was quite the mouthful but I can understand the key message.

“You’re leaving huh?” I repeated with my own words.

“Un,” Yuan Zhi nodded, “So I can’t drink that cup of sugar water.”

“I see, what a waste.”

My nose was beginning to flare up as I said this. I really did not think that we would part ways so soon. This is something that should have been a given in these troubled times. I know this full well but accepting it is difficult.

I still had so much to say to Yuan Zhi and wondered if I should use this opportunity to tell her everything I wanted to but the words could not come out. I was afraid, afraid that I would waver and beg her to stay, and afraid that I would make her feel even worse for making her decision.

And so, I chose to remain silent and accept this awkward atmosphere. And when I looked at Yuan Zhi’s back, I could also feel like she was begging me not to say anything. Her will was set. It was not for Meng De, or herself, but for her mother.

“Hai~” Yuan Zhi sighed once more, “If only I could have met Xuan De earlier. All I can say is, it’s a little late for me to atone for my sins from back then.”

“Why is that?”

“No, it’s nothing.” Yuan Zhi said as she shook her head and looked up at the sky, “It’s too late to be saying such things anyway.”

I wanted to reply her but I could not. I could not tell the future with certainty so I could not tell her that she could do the same under me. It was clear that serving Meng De would allow for her to care for her mother better.

Huu~ Haa~ I took a deep breath and spat it back out to suppress my emotions. Life has to go on after all.

“Alright, that’s it for that then.” I said to Yuan Zhi calmly as I patted her shoulders, “Before you go, let me toast to you.”

“… Un.” Yuan Zhi nodded. I could feel that her shoulders was shaking and I knew that she was sad and hurt. I am still a gentleman after all so I turned around and went ahead. After about 5-6 steps, I heard her starting to follow me.

“By the way, this courtyard is really big huh?”

“Yes… It would be nice if it had some flowers growing in it.”

“What kind of flowers does Yuan Zhi like?”

“I don’t really have a particular type I like and just go with the flow.”

“Haha, that’s the same as me.”

“Xuan De is like this as well?”

“Yes, all flowers seem beautiful to me.”

“Haha, you really accept all types huh?”

“Is this praise~”

“You will have to figure that out yourself.”