Vol 10 Chapter 39 (1/2)

Chapter 39

VOLUME 10 CHAPTER 39: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS MY REUNION WITH SIMA HUI (1)

Liu Bei POV

“Didn’t she say she wasn’t going to work to Liu Biao anymore?”

“She did but due to the chaotic state of affairs in the city, manpower is sorely needed and someone was sent to bring her back.” Sima Hui said, seeming more happy than sad, “Her position this time appears to be higher so she’s going to be in touch with administration work that’s more substantial.”

The expression that Sima Hui had on while he spoke about Xiang Lang was as if his adult daughter had gotten married. The comparison is a little weird but the feeling he had for her leaving is probably the same.

“And what about you? Is it alright for you to live alone? I can send some men to help you with your spring planting.”

“No no no, no need for that. My friend has already helped me with that.” Sima Hui said as he tidied his clothing, “Besides, it’s better alone. When Xiang Lang is around, she nags at me all the time. Un? What’s the matter?”

“Even though Teacher Shuijing appears to be becoming a deity anytime soon, you’re still so approachable as ever huh?”

“I’m just an ordinary person.”

“But you know a lot more than most people in many ways.”

I do not actually know the depth of his wisdom and intellect but it should be very impressive.

“Kekeke, just a little more than most, just a little more than most.” He said casually, “I still have to eat and worry about things.”

“That sounds very profound.”

“Not at all, I mean what I said. Don’t think too much of it.” Sima Hui then gave a long sigh, “Hai~ Alright, enough about me. What about you, how is Xuan De these days? It seems like a big battle was fought of late.”

“Un, yes. We fought with Cao Cao Cao Meng De’s side.”

“Un un, looking at the current situation in the city, it must have been a decisive victory.”

“It was decisive indeed.” I said, feeling pleased, “Right now, we’re working on various post-battle construction projects.”

“Ah, you mean the part about inviting villages into the city right?”

“Eh? You’ve heard of it as well?”

“I won’t hide it from you. We’ve gotten the invitation too from where we are.” Sima Hui said as he took out a piece of silk from his waist, “This is it.”

“Oh~ This is indeed the one.” I said even though I could not read anything written on it and could only recognise the final seal, “So will your side be moving?”

“It’s still in discussions but whatever the case, it doesn’t have much to do with me.” Sima Hui said as he folded the piece of silk and put it beside him before finis.h.i.+ng his drink, “Well then, the water is finished and so is our reunion. I should be leaving now.”

When he finished, he then got up and made to leave.

“Ah, Teacher Sima!” I exclaimed in fright and got up when I saw this and tried to stop him.

“Un? If it’s dinner, I won’t be having any as I still have leftovers at home.”

“No, that’s not what I meant.” I said seriously as I looked at him and finally spat out what I had been wanting to say, “I actually have something to ask you…”

…

“Hmph.” Sima Hui turned slightly to look at me as he scoffed, “Really, just say it if you have something. There’s no need to drag on.”

“I’m sorry&hel

lip;”

The casual conversation earlier was just Sima Hui trying to draw out what I really wanted to ask. Clearly, a hermit scholar would not have waited long just to have a cup of water and casual conversation with me.

“Ahem, please have a seat.” I said as I sat down first and continued, “I actually have something very important to ask of you.”