Romance of the DW Pairings
Liu Bei and Sun Shang Xiang
Sometimes, it's odd for one whose age is far apart form one who is fearsome and beautiful. But again, politics is politics and it can't be helped. He enjoy a lively conversation with Lady Sun able his life in surviving the chaotic era and caring his officers as his real family.
"I'm sorry to hear about your late wife Lady Mi, but you should blame on it," Sun Shang Xiang said.
"If only I had been the one to rescue her while Zhao Yun carries my child and the way I act was inhuman, it scared me to put those that believe in me on great risk," Liu Bei said.
"Her death has already avenge at Chi Bi, you should be proud that we founded this alliance," Sun Shang Xiang said.
"It still plaques me afterwards, but now with you on my side, I'm happy," Liu Bei focus on the journey back to Jiang Ling. Shang Xiang at first didn't want to marry against her will, but now can see the importance of this marriage and the alliance.
Zhao Yun is indeed watching the solution between them carefully as he rode with them in protection, but he's no bodyguard for Lord Liu Bei. People been looking at him like that when he wandering the towns of Wu with Taishi Ci. It does annoy him.
"Hey Lord Zhao Yun, how about you teach me to improve my abilities better than we once sparred," Sun Shang Xiang turned to Zhao Yun's attention. He isn't looking at her but is thinking about another person in his mind he missed so much.
"Hello?" Sun Shang Xiang waved.
"….." Zhao Yun isn't paying attention.
"Ah! We're almost there, Jiang Ling at last! I will like you to meet all my friends, Shang Xiang and you'll love being friends with Yue Ying," Liu Bei said.
"My lord, is there's something wrong with Lord Zhao Yun? He's been keeping his eyes close while riding with us," Sun Shang Xiang sighed..
"Oh, don't worry about it. He's a mysterious guy, but he'll teach you more when we get to the castle," Liu Bei smiled.
"You have the strangest officers compare to my brother's," Sun Shang Xiang grinned.
"Don't be surprised when you see Wei Yan," Liu Bei said.
"What kind of person Wei Yan is?" Shang Xiang asked.
"He's dark and gritty," Liu Bei said.
"I think it fits perfectly with Zhou Tai," Shang Xiang shrugged
"Zhang Fei is like a funny person, but with a rouse attitude. He once pissed Lu Bu off a lot of time to get us in trouble," Liu Bei sighed.
"Sounds like my kind of guy to meet," Shang Xiang said.
"Huang Zhong is also another great person, he acts like an old dot, and Guan Yu can't stand him," Liu Bei said.
"Oh brother…," Shang Xiang then turn at Zhao Yun who is still quietly crossing his arms with his eyes close. He could be meditating.
"Hm, is that Sun Quan's army coming towards us?" Liu Bei pointed the direction of two officers coming.
"I've made my decision to join you, but why would my brother send his two officers?" Sun Shang Xiang looked concerned.
"Because he is trying stop my lord from returning to Jing," Zhao Yun finally spoke.
"Zhao Yun, is this what Zhuge Liang has warned me? Then Sun Quan is trying to trap me here. But, my lady, do you think he's also trying to put harm in your way, Shang Xiang?" Liu Bei asked.
"Leave this to me, I'll clear it all up," She heads for the two officers and speak to them.
After minutes of conversation, the two officers apologize in shame and they rode back to their lord. Not because they failed, but because the Wu princess wanted to spend her moment of happiness with a man by honoring the alliance.
"Forgive their hostility, they are well loyalty to carry their orders, but this has gone to far," Sun Shang Xiang said.
"Why is Sun Quan intending to trap me by his luxuries, this marriage is indeed a trap. I love you Shang Xiang, but I can't love you as my wife when your brother's ambitions still stalks my oath to restore the Han court from Cao loyalist," Liu Bei worried.
"My lord, shall I open the third package?" Zhao Yun asked.
"Forget it, Zhao Yun. We must hurry back to Jiang Ling and I have no intention to harm the Sun family as long as I'm still alive," Liu Bei said.
"I don't want to harm them either, though, our strength numbers has greatly increase by this time. My lady, sorry to be silence, but of course I'll teach you my best secrets in fighting," Zhao Yun smiled.
"Great, by the way, what are you thinking about when you were all quiet?"Sun Shang Xiang asked.
"Curious? Well, I can't tell you," Zhao Yun turns away from her with cold eyes.
Shang Xiang whispered to her lord.
"Is he always like this?" Shang Xiang questioned.
"Didn't want to disturb his personal feelings about his past especially that incident at Gui Yang," Liu Bei grunted.
"Oh…" Shang Xiang muttered.
And so the tiger has change it spot, Liu Bei and Shang Xiang begin what has become the most influence couple.
Next Pairing: Gan Ning and Sun Shang Xiang