Vol 10 Chapter 45 (1/2)

Chapter 45

VOLUME 10 CHAPTER 45: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS THE FIRST VISIT TO THE THATCHED COTTAGE (4)

Liu Bei POV

“That’s right!! Over there!” I said as I pulled the reins and turned in that direction, “Quick, let’s get there! Jia!!”

*Neigh*~~

The cries of our horses echoed in the mountains as we turned and galloped towards the column of smoke.

I never thought that this day would actually come, that I would eventually make it to Zhuge Liang from the day I started in this era, right as the Yellow Turban Rebellion was in its dying stages. It’s honestly a miracle that I have been able to get here and there were times when I never even dreamed that I would survive and make it to this point, but now…

“Here?”

“… Un, this is it.” I nodded as I looked up at the stone tablet which had ‘Crouching Dragon Ridge’ engraved on it.

“So this is Crouching Dragon Ridge huh?” Yun Chang said as she nodded.

I nodded back and looked at the building up ahead as I dismounted, “Come, let’s get there on foot.”

We are going to see a great sage after all so it’s better if we continue on foot.

“Oh~ And to think big brother doesn’t really pay much heed to proprieties usually too~” Yun Chang commented sarcastically.

“It’s better to do so at times like these especially when the other side is a great sage.” I said and cleared my throat before continuing ahead with Yun Chang and Yi De following behind me on foot as well.

Along the way, I could not help looking about. I do not know if this is the effect from knowing Zhuge Liang stays here but it feels like the surroundings and the decor differs from usual. Of course, if you ask me how it differs, I really cannot answer.

“We’re here huh?” I said as I took off my gra.s.s circlet and looked up. There was no nameplate at the top of the door plate. There were no walls either and there was just some sort of tall gra.s.s fence surrounding the perimeter.

“Yun Chang, Yi De, please stay silent later. I’ll do the talking.” I said to the 2 of them who nodded in response before clearing my throat and knocking slowly on the door.

*Dang* *Dang*

“Coming~”

Wu!

Just as I was wondering if I should knock again, someone called out from inside and I felt like my nervousness went up significantly. Soon, the pitter-patter sound of footsteps could be heard, sending my heart racing.

Soon. Soon, we will meet with Zhuge Liang. My excitement was once again ignited and I instinctively reached back to the feather fan.

*Giiyaa*–

Wu! The door is opening now!

I quickly looked up and saluted formally and properly as I bowed and waited for the great sage’s reply.

I am here now, Zhuge Liang“

“Ah, who is this, who is this~”

Eh? I looked up and saw that it was a young child of about 7-8 who seemed to be a boy. Is… Is this Zhuge Liang?

“Umm, may I ask who are you all?” He asked as he took 2 steps towards us and looked at us with curiosity.

“Eh? Me?” I was stunned for a moment before I realised that she was talking to me, “Ah ah ah ah, I’m Imperial Uncle Liu Bei, Governor of Yu state, Marquis of Yi- Yicheng Village and General of the Left. I have come to seek an audience with the Teacher.”

These were words that I had rehea.r.s.ed umpteen times before but I still stammered midway through and had no choice but to salute and bow in the hopes that my sincerity could cover those mistakes.

“Greetings, Teacher.

“G-greetings, teacher.”

The other 2 be

hind me gave their greetings as well. Our delivery was not perfect but this much should suffice. I will also have to introduce Yun Chang and Yi De to Zhuge Liang later on.

“Ah… W-what is all this about?”

“Eh?” I looked up and saw that the little boy looked extremely befuddled and confused, “May I ask what is the matter?”

“Your name,” He said as he calmly pointed at me, “Your t.i.tles were too lengthy so I really don’t know what your name is.”

Ah, I suppose so. It would indeed be difficult for a little child like him to remember all of my t.i.tles and identify the name after that.