We don't belong where we're told to be. We belong where we want to be.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?If you want to go with him, I won't stop you. But for what it's worth, I'd like you to stay.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?We are in no rush...
-hands the Cross-Halberd back to Lu Lingqi- You may stay for a little while longer, Lu Lingqi. Though I will be waiting.
... -nods her thanks, putting the Cross-Halberd away-
... -to Nimbus- Lets go back. -starts wordlessly walking to the room-
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this post-He walks with her-
...
Do you want to fight?
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?No. I mean do you want to fight for him?
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?... That isn't what he needs me for.
He says it- but... that isn't what he has planned for me.
I would want to fight. I may even have a small chance of succeeding but...
-sighs- He just needs the Red Hare, and me- for... political bargaining.
Give away the horse of Lu Bu for an alliance, and a marriage of prestige to seal the deal.
Just... like my father was going to do, before he was captured.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this postWhat's wrong with that? It's better than letting him turn you into some kind of bargaining tool.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?It's complicated.
In some ways... being used- for a political marriage... might give me a better chance at- well- ensuring my Father's legacy.
If I- get smart and... play the long game.
I might end up as- Empress of China, maybe. I'll- set the land on the path my father would have wanted. End the chaos.
But at the same time... doing this is already failing my father. He was never- a cheater.
He may have turned on his adoptive fathers twice, but- he was honest about it.
He never... schemed. He- was tactless. He didn't manipulate, or- anything.
He just commanded. His might was... unequaled, and he relied on it for victory.
And Chen Gong tried to use that might to our advantage... but my father wouldn't listen to his strategies. It ended at Xiapi, when although it seemed like we won against Cao Cao... it was a trap.
That's how he was captured. He had his own strength used against him.
I tried- to save him but... that's when he told me to live. So I... had to run.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this postIt's up to you. You let me decide what to be, so I'll let you. But I would hate it if you made a choice that wasn't yours, for reasons you hate.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?... -nods-
Thank you for understanding.
I... would have been up front about it.
But I could see that Chen Gong had... well- archers.
Well hidden.
I was resistant at first, hence how he had me by force.
I didn't entirely trust him when he showed up here.
But... I let my guard down, since he seemed to have an exit. And he- seemed to convince me that I was- delusional- about my Father and him being killed.
But it was all an alibi.
-well, Malia-
-there's a Dumas in the kitchen, making himself toast-
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this post...
You're not safe with him. Please don't go with him.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?

... I'm not sure how to answer, Nimbus.
-sighs- He's... making a good point. I should go... for my father.
-seems confident- I didn't need to ask, because I knew that she would follow my lead.
After all- Zhang Liao has betrayed us by working with Cao Cao, following the death of Master Lu Bu.
While I- still seek to carry on his legacy... just like his daughter.
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