Repairing the Past

Chapter 35

General Chu opened the window wide. He let the wind fill his private room. Sometimes he sips warm tea on the table that has been served along with some light snacks.

The book in his hand he just put it when he realized there was a silhouette entering the place. The corner of his eyes caught the two middle-aged foreigners had been standing not far from his seat.

The two men approached and saluted him respectfully. The general replied with courtesy, allowing the two to sit face to face.

"I didn't think the famous official Alorra actually met me here. Would you not be afraid if the young man knew of this plan you were negotiating?" Said General Chu while handing over two cups of tea.

"We have no other choice. Please general Chu help us." The hoarse voice that was none other than general Luo.

"really. After all, His Majesty will not be in this place in a few hours later. Looks like he's still busy saving your eldest daughter from the hit men." Added minister Chen relaxed. He sipped the tea in front of him without any suspicion.

General Chu snorted at the courage of the two important people. Although there was a hint of anxiety over Chu Yao's safety, the old man remained calm. He was very confident in Mo Yan's ability and his personal bodyguard's.

Yes, general Chu has learned of Mo Yan's true status. Even with A-Wei who is Mo Yan's personal bodyguard.

All of that was thanks to the information from the two people who were in front of him at this moment.

"We thank you personally for the help of the Chu general who managed to convince the Airland Emperor to make peace.. " Said Minister Chen very politely.

General Chu threw a suspicious look, "Gentlemen, I don't think your need is just gratitude to me, is it?"

"We'd better cut this meeting short. Tell me, what do the gentlemen really want from me?" Add general Chu without further ado.

Minister Chen smiled and chuckled slightly. This general Chu's character was exactly the same as his peer who was right beside his current one. General Chu and General Luo were two fitting combinations that had a rambling nature.

"Well, since the general has understood the meaning of our arrival, then we will not be convoluted anymore.. " Said Minister Chen with a serious face.

The old man took a breath and continued, "We want general Chu to be able to help us persuade His Highness the prince to return home as soon as possible!"

General Chu did not budge. He took a deep breath and cleared his throat, "i can't force Mo Yan to return to Alorra since he is already Yao'er's personal bodyguard."

"The general does not need to ask him to leave directly, we only ask the master to influence His Majesty until his determination weakens. " Tukas minister Chen.

"You mean?"

Minister Chen stood up and walked around the room, "Master general doesn't need to pretend. Don't you yourself know the risks to be faced if you let the two people together continuously?"

"The relationship of Your Highness the prince and your daughter, oh I mean the noble daughter of the emperor, cannot possibly be in line. Given the old grudges that still owe each other lives... "

".. It was just a small impact. The greater impact is likely to be a threat of failure to the plans of resistance against the empress and her allies.. "

".. Wouldn't it be a pity if the plans that have been drawn up over the years had to be ruined because of trivialities?!" Minister Chen's tenet was almost without pause.

General Chu's hand clenched. His eyes also sharpened.

"I don't understand what you mean. Airland is fine now. The Empire is in a calm state. Why should I put up a fight against the empress?" Kill general Chu.

Minister Chen laughed amusedly accompanied by the hoarseness of general Luo who was still sitting eating some snacks on the table.

"Master can be convoluted but we are here not only to bring ourselves without a definite preparation. The dispute between you that began with the death of the daughter of king Merva we already know the truth.."

"... "

"Our system of government is already very stable and stronger than it was years ago. It doesn't feel safe if your current situation we take advantage of in such a way just to take back the youngest prince Alorra."

General Chu remained silent while thinking. He weighed the profit and loss of Minister Chen's words just now. It is true, if the Alorra side takes the last successor blatantly then the public will be in an uproar. A commotion is inevitable.

It could be that the enemies of Airland will take advantage of the situation to carry out the invasion by bringing rumors of kidnapping and hostage.

People who do not know the problem will definitely swallow the rumors. They won't believe Airland's self-defense because the last prince of Alorra is still here for real.

And more ignite public emotions if you see the state of the young man is not in a state of honor in accordance with the status he holds.

Minister Chen smiled faintly as he sat back to the starting place, "Master might still hesitate, but think about it. If one day the girl knew her true identity as well as the true identity of the prince, would she still accept their relationship as usual?"

"I think with Miss Chu's hard and wise character, she would definitely feel very guilty. He will feel responsible for the death of the prince's family. As well as other mistakes that the emperor has made against innocent people."

General Chu closed his eyes. Take a deep breath and again inhale the remaining tea that has been cold in the cup.

"If I agree to your request, can I ask for one thing from Alorra?" Said general Chu with a firm nod of the two middle-aged elders.

"As long as the request of the lord does not harm the noble and Alorra, we promise to grant it." Reply general Luo without hesitation.

"Gentlemen don't have to worry. I just want to ask for a security guarantee for Chu Yao. Maybe he won't be safe anywhere. However, it would be different if he lived in Alorra. I hope the royal side will accept itself as one of the local residents of Alorra."

"We don't mind as long as it meets some conditions. First, the kingdom of Alorra will turn a blind eye about the girl's whereabouts as long as she changes her identity. Second, he could only be on the coast or on the borders of the kingdom. Thirdly, he is not allowed to be close to the noble under any circumstances while in the territory of Alorra." Obviously minister Chen without the slightest pause.

"And also, if his existence harms the prince or the stability of the country then we will take action without notice to the Airland side!" Added general Luo with a heavy and resolute voice.

For the next problem, let time solve it.

"Okay, I agree. I will move according to the plan I have laid out. Please gentlemen be prepared to wait for news from me." General Chu said as he stood avoiding the intimidating gazes of the two Alorra officials.

Minister Chen and general Luo rose up from their seats.

"Then, we wait for General Chu's quick move. Good luck to you." Minister Chen said before actually leaving the place with general Luo.

***

No one was aware of Chu Yao's state when Mo Yan brought her back to the cold pavilion. The night is late. Everyone was sleeping comfortably in their beds.

Only Mo Yan and Xier were busy treating Chu Yao's injuries in the room. Fortunately, the injuries suffered by the woman were only in the form of external injuries and a little fatigue. So Xier and Mo Yan can handle it without having to involve Uncle Tong.

Chu Yao took the medicine to restore her strength. In just a few sips, the medicine in the bowl that Xier had provided had run out.

"Don't go!" Chu Yao's orders when Mo Yan was about to exit the room when Xier helped her remove her outerwear.

Xier gave a strange glance. A feeling of shame just appeared on the look on the face of the plain girl. For him to let unmarried men and women together and see some parts of the personal body is immoral.

But Xier chose to remain silent. His head looked down as if he had seen nothing. After all, he was quite used to seeing the relationship of the employer and his personal bodyguard is unusual.

"You can go. Keep everything tonight a secret from anyone." Said Chu Yao to Xier when the servant had finished cleaning the wounds on the white body.

Xier nodded obediently. Politely he left the place. The door to the room was closed tightly. Only Chu Yao and Mo Yan left behind in it.

"Close! Help me treat these wounds." Chu Yao said very slowly.

Mo Yan did not comment but directly took the medicinal pot on the table. The man approached and stood right in front of Chu Yao who was sitting in front of him.

"Just bite if miss feels really sick."

Mo Yan's left arm was directed in front of the girl's face. Nodding slowly from Chu Yao made Mo Yan take the initiative to start the treatment.

Chu Yao grimaced as Mo Yan sprinkled the medicine on several wounds on his left arm and calf. No complaints were heard on the girl's lips.

However, Mo Yan knew that the wound was very painful. Because the beautiful woman's clear eyes in front of her have red and teary.

"Is it really painful?" Asked the stern-faced man to Chu Yao.

Chu Yao smiled gently, "No, just a little sore. But I can still hold it. You don't have to worry like that."

Little Chu Yao's fingers brushed her hair to the front. It looks like a wound that is not too big but deep gaping on his back.

Mo Yan pursed his lips involuntarily. Surely the wound will be very, very painful compared to other injuries.

"Do whatever the lady wants if it feels unbearable."

Despite being in pain, Chu Yao could still smile cunningly. With a quick movement, he grabbed onto Mo Yan's body in his arms.

The man's a mess. His hand stopped for a moment. The two looked locked to each other. As if drugging each other.

"Close down." Mo Yan said as he gently patted the top of Chu Yao's head with his left hand.

The girl complied and let her head lean right in Mo Yan's hardened stomach. His clutches tightened behind Mo Yan's thin outerwear as the medicinal powder grains fused into the wide-open wound.

No sound could be heard yet Mo Yan swiftly hugged that incomparably trembling tiny body. He tried to reduce the pain by blowing the wound.

Long enough they were in that position until Mo Yan bandaged the bandage on the wound area. Chu Yao returned to dressing neatly within a few minutes. He noticed the bodyguard's unusual movements while tidying the medicine box on the table.

"What are you thinking?" Chu Yao asked curiously, "you seem to be hiding something from me lately. Does it have anything to do with the job I gave you?"

Mo Yan's flat face did not give any response. He neither confirmed nor refuted the words Chu Yao gave. Mo Yan's expression just made Chu Yao feel that her guess was correct.

"It's like you can't say what you already know.. "

".. Or maybe you've been pressured by something so choose to keep it a secret from me?"

"Not like that, I don't mean that." Denied Mo Yan with an all-inclusive look in the eye.

Chu Yao tilted her head with a flinched smile. As he got up to the window, he turned his back to the guard.

"Are you confused as to how to convey that I am not the biological daughter of general Chu?" Guess Chu Yao in a deep and firm voice.

The corner of his eyes caught the stiffness of Mo Yan's body. He turned around and chuckled slowly.

"I may not know the full information, but I still have the brain to think and guess. You have underestimated my abilities, Mo Yan."