Yun Chang POV

Luoyang city was still very big. Though it was burned down once, and the old palaces were also burned down, once people started gathering again, the city slowly regained its old vitality and became a vibrant city once more.

Instead of looking from within the city, when one looks down from the city towers, one would find that the outer parts of the city are still fairly deserted. The more one went toward the city center, the more prosperous new Luoyang city was. And in its heart, it was virtually back to the old Luoyang city.

“Oh~ Looking from up here is more beautiful.”

“Is this the original village of the Central Plains?”

“My lady, they call it a capital city here.” “Luoyang city was the capital city of the Eastern Han. Look at the rubble over there, it was formerly where the palace stood.” “I heard that traitorous retainers from Western Liang attacked the capital and when things got bad, the traitors burned down the place.”

Meng Huo and his band were standing in the city tower. Looks like they’re very interested in the Central Plains.

“Actually, it’s my first time to Luoyang too~”

“Really?! Sister Gan hasn’t been to Luoyang before too?”

“I could have continued with the flow of battle and taken Luoyang a while back but I failed unfortunately. Later on when I came with Xuan De here, all I saw was the wreckage.”

Though Gan Qing and Mi Zhen were from the Central Plains, they hadn’t been here before. On the other hand, what Huo Tuo just said is pretty interesting. If the Yellow Turbans had been able to occupy Luoyang then, history would probably be very different.

My feelings were able to settle as I looked at everyone having fun taking in the scenery.

In such troubled times, the people of Luoyang have not abandoned hope to live. Or rather, the people here are living life to the fullest. It’s almost as if they are living in different times than we are.

“Hai~ It’s the heart of the Great Han after all. This is the sort of place it should be.” I sighed as I thought back to when I was a child and the sights I saw when my father brought me here.

Things have changed. These words really resonate with me.

“The first time I came was with my foster father. I had wanted to tour the streets then but gave up.” Lu Bu said as she played with Red Hare’s little head beside me with a calm face.

“Hai~”

“Is there a problem?”

“No, I just never thought that Lord Lu Bu would want to tour the streets.”

“I actually suffer quite the shock from hearing you say this of me, though I do indeed give people that impression.”

I looked at Lu Bu’s unchanging face, and couldn’t see any sign that she was shocked… Un, probably in her heart I guess.

Then, I thought of what just happened. Lu Bu was quite angry just now, which was rare. Or perhaps the indefinite end to this long and arduous journey has gotten on her nerves.

But let’s leave that aside first.

“Wen Yuan.”

“Un?” Wen Yuan replied me casually as she held onto the railings with her hands and looked out below while she stuck her whole body out dangerously.

“Could you tell me again what you said before?” I was still a little doubtful at what Wen Yuan just said.

“No need for her to say it. I’ll do it.” Just then a cold voice came from behind me. I turned and saw Liao Hua in an official uniform standing straight. In her hands, she held a box.

“To put it simply, Han Fu was only recently appointed as the Administrator and transferred here. He isn’t capable, is arrogant, enjoys luxuries, and doesn’t enjoy the support of the people. Meng Tan is a capable general and administrative official but he is absolutely loyal to Han Fu. The both of them are treacherous and greedy, and Luoyang city will undoubtedly face issues before long.” When Liao Hua finished explaining calmly, she looked down at the city with a pensive expression.

“Now the both of them are dead, and the harm to the city has been purged. It should now be left to be managed by outstanding talents that have appeared.”

“By outstanding talents… Do you mean us?”

“I’ve only just gotten to know all of you so I’m unable to conclude that.” She paused, and then continued, “But the ones who slew Han Fu were undeniably you lot, and so the support of the people, and this official seal is yours for the taking.”When she finished, she opened the box she held, and inside was the seal of the Administrator of Luoyang city.

I really didn’t think that Han Fu and Meng Tan were this sort of people. Perhaps Lu Bu was right to kill them after all. And now, everyone was looking at me. No one replied to Liao Hua, not even Lu Bu. I looked at Lu Bu, and I wasn’t sure if she noticed my gaze, but she wasn’t looking at me.

“…” I looked at the seal, and without thinking any further, closed the box as I said, “I understand your kind intentions but we still have to get to Runan so we cannot accept it.”

“Speaking of which, wouldn’t it be for the best for Liao Hua to stay and take on the role of Administrator? You do enjoy the support of the people, and you can let us cross the pa.s.s as well.” Just then, Wen Yuan came forward and said her piece. What she said was indeed a good idea.

“My abilities are lacking and I am unable to take on such a significant responsibility. And if you all are going to leave, then I have no reason to stay.”

Eh? What did she say at the end?

“No reason to stay? Why is that?”

“When General Guan asked me before what my path was, I was able to see very clearly what the path I should take looks like.” Liao Hua calmly set the seal down on a brick and calmly bowed and saluted.

“My path is to be witness to the events that will take place in these troubles times.” She got up as she said so, and looked at me with resolute eyes, “For this, I am unwilling to be a petty official in a city and wish to experience much more things in many more places. If you all are to leave, I will follow.”