VOLUME 8 CHAPTER 74: DONT TELL ME THIS IS A TRIP TO LIU QIS MANSION(1)

Liu Bei POV

Ah, its so hot! I exclaimed as I fanned myself vigorously with a leaf fan as I sat in the courtyard. Even though we arent all that far from the river, the weathers so cruelly hot, and there isnt even the slightest of breezes to alleviate the heat.

Its nothing unusual, big brother, thats what its like in the south. Yun Chang with a slightly tired expression as she sat beside me, From what my friends from the south tell me, unbearable heat is a sign that rain is near.

The cruelty of the sun made me bury my head deeply. As I maintained that position, I spied at Yun Chang from the side and saw that she had done away with that thick outer coat of hers and was now wearing a thin, white dress with both sleeves rolled up to her shoulders, revealing thin and white arms. When the sun shone down on her, her dress seemed rather sheer and revealed her undergarments rather clearly.

(TL: By undergarments, it means . Some sort of apron like cloth covering the chest and torso. Go ahead and Google it, its mostly SFW.)

Ive heard that from you many times over already but this evil weather is already into its 3rd day now. I looked for a bit but then felt bad about it and hurriedly shifted my gaze away as I spoke up. I must say, compared to how stern and serious she usually looks with her long coat, this new look is rather refreshing and suits her more.

Of course, I wont say this.

The weather is indeed weird. Yun Chang very seriously criticised the weather as she frowned, looking rather cute in her current outfit.

Yeah.

Even though I really want to say that there is a ravishing young girl beside me whose beauty can make me forget any torture from the elements, reality isnt quite so romantic and the hot weather is hot nonetheless.

Ah~~~ Its so hot Im going to die~~~~ Along with a yell, a figure came bursting out from the room, past the doorway, leapt down the steps and did a small twirl in the courtyard.

When I looked over, I found that it was Zhou Cang.

Zhou Cangs clothing hasnt changed much, shes still wearing a sleeveless top along with a short skirt. The only thing thats changed is that shes taken off her long black socks, revealing shapely, white legs.

For someone like me who already thought Zhou Cang was a work of art physically speaking, this brought great enjoyment. If only she wasnt such a weirdo, she would be perfect.

As I thought so, I got curious at what Zhou Cang was up to now, Zhou Cang, what are you

Its so damn hot!!

So hot~

Before I could finish, another 2 people came running out of the room, past the doorway, leapt down the steps and did a small twirl in the courtyard.

Ah, these 2 are Guan Ping and little Mi Zhen. Their clothing doesnt seem to have changed much from the outside but its clear that theyre wearing less than before.

Twirl a bit faster, you girls.

Alright!

Ah, so hot, so hot~

Zhou Cang actually gave further orders and moved off with the other 2 in tow.

Oi, Guan Ping, what are you lot doing?

Ah, mother

Please dont call me that. Yun Chang swiftly interrupted and corrected Guan Ping.

We heard that Zhou Cang has a good idea to allow one to cool oneself quickly so we came to try it out.

But Yun Changs efforts were in vain as Guan Ping ignored her admonition.

A good idea huh I cant see how running under the burning sun is a good idea.

I looked at Yun Chang and saw that she was clueless as well so I decided to ask the main perpetrator. If Zhou Cangs idea really does work, then I might try it out myself.

Zhou Cang, what are you doing? Can you really cool down quickly this way?

Of course! Im a lot cooler than before! Zhou Cang yelled out loudly and rather joyfully as she ran towards me.

Does it really work? Looking at them, their expressions really do seem to have improved.

My lord, its really simple. Zhou Cang said, You just need to run fast enough that it feels like theres wind blowing.

I really am too foolish for believing them for even an instant.

Haha Yun Chang laughed dryly. She probably has the same thoughts as I do.

Theres wind! Theres wind!

Guan Ping, cut it out, will you With a tinge of embarrassment, Yun Chang yelled out sharply at Guan Ping, who clearly still hadnt understood the fallacy of Zhou Cangs logic.

Big brother, this is my responsibility, I should have taught her some common sense.

Haha, its fine. Un, its fine.

I dont feel like such things are meant to be taught Its fine anyway, they should understand after this round, or after theyve stopped.

Oyo, whats going on here?

Un? Just as I was about to turn around, the one behind me had already rested her shins against my back.

Why is Xuan De foolishly sitting out here in the sun when its such a hot day?

Its way too stuffy inside so I came out.

I dont know who it is but I still gave a reply anyway.

Un? When did Zi Long come back?

Because my back was locked by her shins, I couldnt quite turn around but Yun Chang helped me solve the mystery.

Is it Zi Long? I asked.

You should be able to tell from my voice.,

Ah I did indeed recognise it somewhat. But there were some echoes hearing it from this angle, so I wasnt sure.

Yesterday, Zi Long went to our encampment to execute the final touches to the organisation of our troops. Presently, be it the structure of each battalion or the equipment of the troops, our army is fully prepared. The bandits which Feng Xian took in a while ago have fully assimilated as well. From what the others say, their skills arent too bad given that they were bandits before after all.

Our strength is already at 30,000 huh. Im a little afraid to think about it to be honest. Just when did our numbers starting going so high? It must have been because of our trip to Jiangdong.

Zi Long, whats the situation like over at the encampment? I asked as I raised my head and looked at her.

With such hot weather, Zi Long did not wear her armour naturally and was lightly dressed. What surprised me though, was that the usually austere and plainly dressed her is actually wearing a light blue one piece long dress with a lotus imprint. I think I learnt what this piece of clothing is from one of Zi Zhongs lessons but I cant seem to recall the name.

Un Bei Zi huh? Ive definitely seen these in some television shows before.

(TL: I cant translate . Google it, if you ever watched any medieval Chinese shows, you will instantly recognise it.)

Its not bad. Were just waiting for you to give a speech in a few days. Zi Long said as she lifted her legs, The order to move out to Xinye must be given by our lord, you, after all.

Ah Un.

Of course, Zi Long was busy with the preparations to leave and begin moving out as well.