Vol 10 Chapter 48 (1/2)

Chapter 48

VOLUME 10 CHAPTER 48: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS THE FIRST VISIT TO THE THATCHED COTTAGE (7)

Liu Bei POV

Could it be that Zhuge Liang is not too different from what Cui Zhou Ping is like? All I know is her name. I do not know her background nor why Zhuge Liang is supposed to be this capable, just like how I do not know why Feng Xian is as formidable as she is.

“By the way, how is Kong Ming like?” I asked when I thought of it.

“Very cute.”

That was fast! This was the first time she responded almost immediately to a question of mine. And compared to before, she seemed rather gloomy and downcast but the moment the topic came to Zhuge Liang, she immediately perked up.

“By cute, you mean…”

“I can’t really describe it in words. Imperial Uncle will understand when he meets her. Un~~~” Cui Zhou Ping said as she went into a trance, as though she were picturing what Zhuge Liang was like in her head.

Even though she seemed to be a reliable older sister, she was really just an ordinary girl now. Looks like she really likes Zhuge Liang too. Naturally, this was not something I was asking but it’s not like I could ask her directly about Zhuge Liang’s capabilities.

“As for her skill with administration,” She said and smiled as she looked at me, “It’s difficult for me to say as Kong Ming has never taken up an official position before.”

“Un… I see.”

That does fit in with what I know of Zhuge Liang.

“But she’s young after all and has a lot of potential.” Cui Zhou Ping said as she lightly hit my shoulder, “Whether or not she will be able to achieve success in her first position will depend on how capable Imperial Uncle is.”

When she finished, she kept her gourd and made to leave once more without waiting for a reply.

“Ah, are you leaving now?”

“Yes. Kong Ming isn’t around today anyway so I’ll be heading back now.” She said as she turned and nodded at us, “Don’t worry, I’ll let Kong Ming know about your intentions when I meet her.”

“We will be very grateful if you should do so.” I said and saluted her, as did Yi De and Yun Chang.

Cui Zhou Ping merely smiled and left without saying anything else.

*Xu*~~~~

Soon a whistling sound came from up ahead.

“Oh~ Whistling huh?”

“Eh? Does Yun Chang and Yi De know about whistling as well?”

“I do but I’m not good at it.” Yun Chang said as she smiled stiffly.

“*Pu* *Pu* *Pu*… I am the same as well.” Yi De said as she gave up after a few tries.

I cannot really describe it but it’s different from the sound made by Sima Hui. Perhaps one can only learn how to whistle properly after becoming a hermit, I thought as I looked at Cui Zhou Ping’s back and saluted her once more.

“But this trip was a complete waste of time huh?” I said and sighed as I sat back down, “We didn’t get to see Zhuge Liang at all.”

“It’s fine as long as we come again. Didn’t Cui Zhou Ping say so as well?” Yun Chang replied nonchalantly as she began to clean up the pots and pans, Does big brother want anymore?”

“No, I’ve had enough.” I said as I looked at her, “Is Yun Chang perhaps feeling happy?”

“Happy huh…” She said as the corners of her mouth curled upwards and got up and looked out, “Perhaps. I can’t remember when was the last time I ever went out on a trip like this with big brother.”

“I see.”

I replied rath

er nonchalantly but I was honestly affected by the deep emotions behind the simple words she just said. Indeed, the 3 of us have not done something together like this for a while now.

Ever since the reunion at Gucheng, our journey to Jiangdong and then to Jing state, and finally our harrowing reunion at Xinye, it’s been a total rush and before we knew it, spring was back soon.