CHAPTER 1827: CHAPTER 1828: LET’S GO, MY LADY

Seeing you still standing on the outer wall, Ren Hongchang proactively walked to your side and said: "It’s late at night, the weather is a bit chilly, don’t catch a cold."

To Ren Hongchang’s surprise, you didn’t seize the moment to flirt with her, nor did you act impulsively, but instead stood on the high wall with your hands behind your back, gazing at the night sky in the southeast direction.

You gave Ren Hongchang a gentle smile and said: "Just had a chat with Lü Dai, and I suddenly felt like the heavens opened, revealing the bright moon. My previous plans have all been shattered, it seems heaven still favors you and me."

It was the first time Ren Hongchang saw such a serene yet confident smile on your face. At this moment, bathed in the pure moonlight, you appeared majestic and towering. Ren Hongchang was momentarily distracted; she realized she was being embraced by you when she came to her senses. Unlike his usual lecherous behavior during the day, you solemnly embraced Ren Hongchang, pointing towards the southeast and said: "Tomorrow we shall head in that direction, there will be the true starting point of my life, and you will witness the beginning of it all."

At this moment, Ren Hongchang’s gaze was solely on you, as she looked up at your profile, discovering an unprecedented radiance on your face.

You slowly lowered your head, looked at Ren Hongchang in your arms, slightly curled your lips, and stared straight at Ren Hongchang, saying: "Hongchang, are you willing to explore our future together with me?"

Ren Hongchang almost didn’t think twice before agreeing, she nodded, and at the moment she raised her head, her red lips were already claimed by you.

The kiss was deep, so deep that Ren Hongchang felt herself being devoured by you, feeling enveloped by your warmth, infatuated, with no desire to awaken.

Ren Hongchang was intoxicated, she continued to bury herself in your arms, and you both silently stood like that for a long time.

She could tell that tonight you were special, but also the most genuine version of yourself; the previous crazed and scoundrel-like persona was merely a facade.

Everyone has their vulnerabilities, but unlike ordinary people, you become stronger in the face of confusion and hardship, employing extremely forceful methods to break through obstacles. At this sage moment, you cast aside your usual hardened exterior, revealing the side that moved Ren Hongchang the most.

In the current chaotic situation, individuals like Ren Hongchang and yourself were like small boats amidst stormy seas, constantly at risk of being swallowed by waves. As fellow minor figures, you must face hardships with the hardest side of yourself which makes you the closest. Nestled in your arms, Ren Hongchang feels this is her entire world.

The next morning, your loud voice early in the morning woke Ren Hongchang from her sleep, when Ren Hongchang woke up, she realized it was the first time since she became sensible to sleep until mid-morning!

Last night, after escorting Ren Hongchang back to her room, you left, which inevitably led Ren Hongchang to feel a bit lost, but more than anything, full of affection; your lack of opportunistic actions also indicate a different level of respect.

Ren Hongchang got up to wash and discovered that two maids approached from outside, one holding a basin of hot water while the other carried some breakfast.

"Madam, you’ve woken," The two maids performed a courteous salute to Ren Hongchang which made Ren Hongchang who was accustomed to hardship momentarily uncomfortable.

After awkwardly accepting the service of the two maids, Ren Hongchang hurried out. Within her room she heard the outside tremendously noisy, it seemed many people moving around, occasionally hearing commotion between Little Liu and Lü Dai.

Upon exiting, Ren Hongchang found only some servants cleaning the Liu Garden, not seeing you or anyone else, upon inquiry, Ren Hongchang found out you and the others were outside of Liu Garden. Ren Hongchang promptly stepped out of Liu Garden, only then discovering you were all geared up to go, your numbers having doubled, the people stood orderly, and upon seeing Ren Hongchang, they shouted in unison: "Madam, good morning!"

With such an overwhelming greeting, Ren Hongchang wished she could dig a hole to hide herself, noticing you, that rascal, triumphantly riding on horseback, showing a mischievous smile.

Trotting up to Ren Hongchang, you reached out your hand to her, smiling: "Let’s go, my lady."

Ren Hongchang shot a teasing glare at you but still got on your horse, embraced by you. Shortly after, your subordinates heard you inhale sharply, the familiar ones chuckled to one side, while the unfamiliar ones gradually began understanding their leader’s character.

"Ahem! Now that everyone is here, let’s set off! Destination, Da Yeze!"

Last night was the largest gain since you arrived in this world. During a conversation with Lü Dai, you learned that southeast of Liu Garden is a huge lake called Da Yeze. Da Yeze is the largest lake in Yan Province, akin to an inland sea, standing on its edge going beyond sight.

In conversation with Lü Dai, you discovered that this Da Yeze is Dongping Lake, Dongping Lake connected to Liangshan Lake.

Initially, you thought to take people into Liangshan Lake, to establish it as a hidden base. However, Lü Dai boldly refuted your view, he told you, the Da Yeze water area is extremely vast, encompassing four islands in the lake, mutually supporting each other, with a central large island covering a great area, establishing a base on it makes it easy to defend and difficult to attack, also surrounding water plants crash in, ordinary people can’t detect.

Moreover, Da Yeze’s lake water frequently floods, few people surrounding, no one dares fish in the chaotic and complex Da Yeze, therefore it became extremely secretive.

After hearing Lü Dai’s some suggestions, you finally understand, why Lü Dai was expelled from Yang Zhou, envied by Sun Quan. Lü Dai is Sun Quan’s elder brother Sun Ce’s man, based on Sun Quan’s petty nature, surely he would take every opportunity to weaken Sun Ce’s power.

There was a time when you continuously investigated Sun Ce’s real cause of death, though lacking any documentation, you deduce through Sun Quan succeeding various measures after taking the throne, Sun Ce’s death certainly had links to Sun Quan!

Getting off track.

The extra people in your group, mostly those benefited by Lü Dai over the years in Liu Garden, about twenty others were Xiao San’s village folks and family. Speaking of this, Xiao San nearly regarded you as a Heavenly God, all the way broke Liu Garden to rescue his family, Xiao San despite the world opposing you, he would unwaveringly stand before you.

As for the Aristocrats of Liu Garden, you locked them all in one room, later let people "accidentally" reveal you came from Qing Zhou.

After entering Da Yeze, Lü Dai’s, Xiao San’s, and Little Liu’s abilities naturally showcased.

In terms of construction, you never anticipated Xiao San as a genius among geniuses. Xiao San from the Craftsman family, so-called Craftsman referred to stonemason, carpenter, and such civil engineering’s Senior Technicians, under this fellow’s command, over a hundred newly added male slaves, and more than sixty women in barely three days established temporary residences on Da Yeze’s central island, even erected initial defense systems.

Once Lü Dai entered Da Yeze, immediately began training the troops, for your elite soldier route, naturally approved, but divided more meticulously, especially requiring training of a naval force, not many people, a hundred.

Moreover, Little Liu’s Cavalry Team remained unchanged, after all, their combat skills already seasoned, lacking is actual battlefield slaughtering. Due to the horses being unable to transport onto the central island, Little Liu’s team rather stationed in the hills near Da Yeze, always awaiting your command.

Remaining original Liu Garden’s Guards still performed guard duties, began establishing defense works in this new place.

Three days later, you led Little Liu’s two hundred horsemen to continue harassing the aristocrats and wealthy merchants throughout Guangping Prefecture. Your harassment targets had no pattern, operated all around, and retreat immediately after a strike, never hold lingering feelings, everything looted unifiedly transported to the central island by Lü Dai.

During looting resources, Lü Dai also gradually started selectively purchasing slaves from various places, through series of education and maybe transformation, gradually sinking them into central island.

Your series of measures, naturally sparked panic across Guangping Prefecture, even up Guangping Prefecture circulating Qingzhou’s Cao Cao intending to attack Yan Province rumor.

Yet what caught you off guard sudden news arrived, reportedly sent by Yuan Xi himself!

"What!? You said the Emperor passed away!" In a certain forest, you looked shocked at Yuan Xi before you, "If he died, he died, how does it concern me at all?"

Despite not long acquaintance, although short relationship, Yuan Xi somewhat understood your brother’s temper, could not help but chuckle saying: "Whether Emperor dies or not doesn’t greatly concern us, but Dong Zhuo of Xiliang indeed did something that roused universal fury."