Yeah, Qing Wan might seem a bit weird right now because she's going in between guys (sounds bad) but I was planning to make her explain it later. Don't worry, hopefully I will answer any doubts or questions you'll have about the story. And if at the end, you still don't get something. Leave me a comment, and I'll explain it, I'm trying hard to make the story make sense, but with all of your support it makes me work harder! Let's stop talking and get writing!
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Disclaimer: Koei made the game, I write the story. Weow!
Chapter 30: Final Day
Everyone followed the happy Wu maiden towards the medical tent where their commander lay. Gan Ning, Zhuge Liang, Jiang Wei, Zhao Yun, Qing Wan and about four other men crowded into the small tent to see Lu Xun sitting on his staring at the wall. "Bo Yan!" Gan Ning shouted, happy to see his friend, "I'm so glad you're okay!"
"Thanks Bo Yan." Lu Xun chuckled but ended up coughing, Qing Wan rushed over and began patting his chest. "Thanks Qing Wan." He smiled.
"Someone get him a glass of water." Zhuge Liang spoke, Lu Xun turned surprised to see the Shu tactician.
"Lord Zhuge!" he said, preparing to get up and bow to the man, Zhuge Liang rushed over and prevented him to do so.
"Don't have to be so polite, you are the one injured Lord Lu." The man smiled, stroking his beard. Jiang Wei walked beside both of the men and handed the small cup of water to Lu Xun.
"Don't drink too much at a time." Qing Wan took the cup away, grabbing a small towel she dipped it into the water and gently pressed it against his parched lips.
"Whooa," Gan Ning blinked furiously, "Is this what I'm seeing? Qing Wan!" everyone in the room noticed her face turn red.
"What?" she fumed, "It's my fault that Lu Xun was like this anyways, I should take care of him!" Qing Wan felt Lu Xun's hand grab onto hers lightly, shocking most of the people in the room.
"Are you two?" Jiang Wei arched his eyebrow, looking over to Zhao Yun who stood there silently.
"Should we tell them?" Lu Xun said weakly to her, Qing Wan turned away and nodded. "Qing Wan agreed to marry me."
"As a concubine?" Jiang Wei raised his eyebrow, Lu Xun shook his head.
"As an equal wife."
"Equal wife?" all the men said in unison except for Zhuge Liang and Zhao Yun. An equal wife meant that she would get as much power as the first wife, except the only difference would be their names when out in public.
"Surprising isn't it?" he smiled, "Qing Wan wouldn't marry me any other way, this was the only thing."
"That's great to hear!" Gan Ning clasped his hand, "Not only is our war going to end, we get to go home and celebrate! This time we're going to get the whole Wu to celebrate you hear that?"
"Of course." Lu Xun grinned.
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The allied camp was now more relaxed and quiet during the past weeks, Zhuge Liang accompanied by Gan Ning and Zhao Yun had recently returned from their trip to Wei. Wei and the Allied forces had all agreed to withdraw their armies because the men of Wei knew they were no match for the two great powers in front of them. Zhao Yun walked out of the camp and wandered to the hot springs. The same spot he was the first day they had arrived there. He sat down on one of the big rocks there and looked up at the blue skies in front of him. "Am I bothering
you?" he heard someone say from behind him, turning around he saw the face of Qing Wan.
"No, not at all. Come sit with me." He invited her, Qing Wan carefully walked beside Zhao Yun and sat down on the rock. "Oh right, congratulations."
"Oh, thanks." Qing Wan smiled, "I never expected myself to return to Lu Xun's side."
"Why are you?" Zhao Yun blurted out, he quickly covered his mouth and turned away. "I'm sorry, it's your own personal business."
"Actually, I don't know why I said yes. When he asked me, I just couldn't say no, maybe it was fate telling me that I can't hide from him."
"Oh."
"Are you still mad at me Zhao Yun?"
"Nah, it was…silly of me to be mad at you for this. It wasn't your fault." He stuck his hand out, "Friends?" Qing Wan grinned and jumped on top of the Shu general, hugging him tightly.
"Best of friends." She whispered. The two continued to stare at the sky in front of them in silence until the sun was about to set. Remembering that they were leaving by sunset, the two of them returned back to camp.
"There you are!" Lu Xun rushed over to Qing Wan, not bothering to look at Zhao Yun who had returned with her.
"Why are you so worried?" Qing Wan scoffed smiling, "I'm going to miss this place. Other than the dead bodies and blood stains, this place is actually very beautiful." She joked, Lu Xun made a funny face and walked with her back to her tent. Jiang Wei who was there the whole time watched Zhao Yun stare at the two walk away.
"Zi Long."
"Don't say anything Bo Yue." Zhao Yun spoke, his voice deep. "She's happy this way, trust me."
"But."
"We're two different people, she is a general of Wu, I am a general of Shu. We would never be happy."
"That has nothing to do with your happiness Zi Long, if you re"
"No, just forget about it Bo Yue." He looked up and smiled, "Don't worry about me, I'll be fine. Come on," he walked over and put his arm around his friend, "You have to help me pack."
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Sorry for this really small chapter, but my hand is cramping from too much Dynasty Warriors…and from typing! If my hand gets better by tomorrow or tonight,I'll add in another chapter. Thanks for reading!
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