XVI.
How perplexing...
Am I not the King of Wei? What in the heavens am I doing playing the role of fool by agreeing to this? Have I lost my pride while wallowing about within such filth? I know I can be a tad eccentric at times but this is a bit much!
I feel as if I have lost my mind. Has my feelings for Lady Bian faltered? No. That is not the case.
My love for her is still there even now in this typhoon of uncertainty and doubt. I have many consorts for which I did bed frequently but why am I believing this could be more than just me seeking comfort?
Perhaps that is the real reason behind my doubt. I feel as I was bewitched by that blasted child!
When I spoke with Tir those many weeks ago, he said I should not look to the past for reasons to hate Sun Ce. He told me to put my grudge aside for in this world such grudges hold no value. His words were true but...
This is not what I believed he meant.
...This foolish. Ridiculous even but do I care enough to try and prevent this from continuing any further? I am worried that my answer may be "No."
(Voice;Chinese)
Bofu! What is all this talk about you scarring the minds of the masses as of late?
I hear you are quite fond of talking about your...well...
Forget I even asked.
Lord Tir, I do hope all is going well despite our given situation! As you may know, Leanne has fallen prey to the Malice. Sun Ce and I shall attempt to thwart her rampage with our blades but if we do fail, be sure to stop her.
I do wish I had more pleasant news to speak about, Tir.