You've Got Mail: Cautionary Tale (YGMCT)

Chapter 24 - And So Will-o'-Wisp Lu Makes Trouble

* Will-o’-Wisp is our translation for 白月光, commonly referred to as white moonlight in other translations. It holds the idea of a hope or goal that leads one on but is impossible to reach, which seems to suitably describe many of these characters. Maybe except for the leading on, since there are some 白月光 who are actually truly innocent and not to be blamed.

As Guan Shanjin was hugging Wu Xingzi and taking a short rest, Hei’er knocked on the door. Without waiting for Guan Shanjin to respond, he pushed the doors opened and entered, his aloof, solemn face appearing a little dark. Seeing the sleeping Wu Xingzi in the general’s arms, and how the corners of his eyes were still slightly damp and his nose still reddened, Hei’er hesitated with the words in his mouth.

“What happened?” Hei’er and the other three guards were Guan Shanjin’s closest subordinates with the exception of Man Yue. He was normally not very strict with their discipline even in the camp, and so he was not very bothered by Hei’er’s interruption. Most likely, Man Yue had sent another letter urging him to return.

“Vice General Man has sent a letter.” As expected, this was the first sentence Hei’er spoke. However, it sounded like he had more to say, so Guan Shanjin lazily opened his eyes to look at him.

Taking a deep breath, Hei’er again glanced at Wu Xingzi who was sleeping uneasily. He lowered his voice and continued, “In Vice General Man’s letter, he said that Mr. Lu fell from his horse two days ago, breaking a leg. He also has some slight internal injuries…”

Alarmed, Guan Shanjin stood up, and the person sprawled in his arms nearly fell to the ground. However, he gave no heed to it. Instead, it was Hei’er who quickly went up to support Wu Xingzi, preventing him from crashing onto the floor.

“Mr. Lu is injured?” Guan Shanjin’s glinting eyes narrowed and the anxiety in them could not be concealed.

“Why did you only mention it now?” He questioned sharply. That icy tone caused Wu Xingzi to shudder, releasing a muffled groan. A tear slid down his white face, but it was as though Guan Shanjin did not see it.

“We’ll return to Bastion City immediately. Tell Man Yue to get Physician Tu to treat Mr. Lu.”

“Vice General Man has already called Physician Tu over. In his letter, he says that Mr. Lu’s injuries are not very serious. He’ll be able to get down from the bed after about two months of rest.” Hei’er paused for a moment. He took Wu Xingzi who had clearly been forgotten by the general into his arms, so that he would not fall and get injured.

Guan Shanjin snorted. “He needs two months of rest before he can get down the bed, but it’s still not very serious? Man Yue resents Mr. Lu, it’s hard to say that he won’t take this opportunity and irritate him further. I have to go back right now. The four of you will finish dealing with the matters in Goose City and come back, don’t slow me down.” Guan Shanjin’s smile was very dark. These close subordinates of his all did not like Mr. Lu. It was likely that during this recovery period, Mr. Lu was feeling very uneasy!

The more he thought about it, the more anxious he got. Guan Shanjin even had no intentions of leaving Restaurant of Songs through its front doors, but instead, used his qinggong and leapt out of the window. He did not want to delay his time for even a second.