Three Kingdoms: The Guan Family's Rebellious Son, Long Blessing Jing Xiang

The autumn wind is bleak, bringing a bit of coolness and desolation, gently blowing across the earth, rolling up pieces of withered yellow leaves.

In this lonely and deep season, a team of horse-drawn carriages slowly drove to the ancient city of Chang'an. The rumbling of wheels and the sound of horse hooves broke the tranquility of autumn, but also brought a touch of vividness to this ancient city.

Seeing the carriages and horses from afar, the Guan family soldiers in Chang'an City immediately recognized that it was the convoy of Zhuge Military Advisor, which made every Guan family soldier guarding the gate more alert.

The leading general, Zhao Lei, took the first step forward and saluted the carriage.

"Meet Zhuge Military Advisor——"

As the mighty carriage passed through the doorway, the curtain lifted slightly, revealing Zhuge Liang's expression inside the carriage, which was a bit solemn but more expectant.

He first looked around the city of Chang'an. The towering city walls and the ancient bricks seemed to be engraved with traces of time everywhere.

The hustle and bustle of the city became clearer and clearer; the noise of the market, the hawking of vendors, and the laughter of children intertwined into a vivid city march.

As for the streets that can be seen, the buildings are antique, with blue bricks and black tiles, carved beams and painted buildings, all of which show the profound heritage and glorious past history of this ancient city...

And everything in front of me, Changan...

And there is Luoyang far away!

Everything they have...

Isn't this exactly the idea that Zhuge Liang had mentioned during the "Longzhong Discussion" when they were having a late-night conversation with his lord Liu Bei in that thatched cottage in Nanyang?

——"If there is any change in the empire, I will order a general to lead the army of Jingzhou to attack Wan and Luo;"

——"The general led the people of Yizhou out of Qinchuan;"

——"Who among the common people would dare not offer food and drink to welcome the general? If this is true, then hegemony can be achieved and the Han Dynasty can be revived."

Perhaps, this so-called strategic concept...

At that time, it was just a conception, a beautiful imagination, and a place destined to be overcame all obstacles.

But now... when the ideal becomes reality, it appears vividly before Zhuge Liang's eyes, making him feel excited and sentimental.

Zhuge Liang couldn't help but murmur:

"If this is true, then hegemony can be achieved and the Han Dynasty can be revived—"

No one noticed that when he uttered this sentence, there seemed to be a light in his eyes.

However, when the passers-by saw the general of Guan’s army... they saluted the carriage.

There were many guesses and some people recognized it.

"The person in the carriage is Mr. Zhuge, right?"

"Liu Huangshu said, 'I have Kongming, just like a fish takes water. ... Like a fish takes water, Mr. Zhuge is like a fish takes water to Liu Huangshu...'"

"Then... now that Fourth Master Guan has captured Cao Cao with a clever trick, and the Three-Revived Han is right before our eyes, who should be credited with the first place, Zhuge Military Advisor, or that Fourth Master Guan?"

Passersby cast curious glances, some stopped to watch, and some whispered to each other. The content of their discussions... was also focused on Zhuge Liang, and of course... later it was extended to Guan Lin.

Many of these words reached Zhuge Liang's ears.

He was not the type to compete for credit with young people. On the contrary... he was extremely pleased with Guan Lin's clever plan to capture Cao Cao and that the Han Dynasty had so many young talents.

"Where is the lord? Has he seen Cao Mengde?"

Zhuge Liang asked Zhao Lei...

Zhao Lei replied truthfully: "The lord has indeed met Cao Cao. They had a conversation over green plums and wine. But after that, the lord and the second general took Cao Cao to Luoyang. They said they had urgent matters to attend to and could not wait for Zhuge Liang."

Well…

When Zhuge Liang heard this answer, he paused for a moment, then slowed down his voice again, "It seems that I am late!"

The voice just fell.

Guan Suo, who was also in the carriage, quickly put down the ball with the world map on it and said, "We are a step too late. That's bad... We haven't told Cao Cao about this ball yet! We were still hoping... that the 100,000 squid soldiers in Jerusalem could inspire his will to cooperate!"

Guan Suo's tone... carried the same regret and annoyance as on Zhuge Liang's face.

But after just a moment, Zhuge Liang seemed to have suddenly figured something out. All his regrets and annoyances disappeared, replaced by the leisurely waving of the feather fan in his hand as he spoke lightly.

"It seems that your fourth brother is worrying too much..."

"In fact, there is no need for this sphere, no need for Egypt, no need for Jerusalem, no need for San Francisco, but based on the acquaintance and understanding between the lord and Cao Mengde... they have already... have finally reconciled!"

Following Zhuge Liang's words.

Guan Suo subconsciously...screamed "Ah".

reconciliation…

Or the reconciliation between Cao Cao and Liu Bei, no matter how you think about it... this scene is hard to imagine.

Zhao Lei, however, bowed his hands in admiration, "Military Advisor Zhuge is indeed victorious. I also heard from the personal guards of Guan's army that after drinking green plums and wine that day, the lord and Cao Cao were both in tears. Even the second general who was stationed outside the door and heard all this was in tears. Soldiers... in all these years, this is the first time I have seen the three of them cry like this at the same time!"

Zhao Lei's words made Zhuge Liang pause his feather fan for a moment. He quickly added, "Yun Chang's letter mentioned that Cao Cao had something to ask of you, lord? Do you know what it was?"

"I don't know!" Zhao Lei answered truthfully: "Cao Cao didn't say, and the lord didn't ask, but after they met, they went to Luoyang together..."

"So that's how it is..." Zhuge Liang seemed to have seen through the purpose of their trip to Luoyang...

His hands regained some strength and the feather fan swung gently again.

However, this time the wind brought by the feather fan became much warmer and gentler.

Guan Suo, on the other hand, was even more confused.

He still couldn't understand. What did this mean? Nothing was said? Why did he go to Luoyang?

How could he know that Cao Cao and Liu Bei were too familiar with each other and knew each other too well. Many things... might only require a glance, a look, a tone... and the two of them would understand each other tacitly!
Why go to Luoyang?

Going to Luoyang...there is only one possibility!
That is, they join hands with each other to put an end to this chaotic world.

"Don't guess... Just give all the Wei generals a decent step—"

Zhuge Liang, who had just thought about this, chanted a line to Guan Suo, then waved his feather fan, "Let's go, let's go to Luoyang too. It's time... It's time for me to meet your amazing fourth brother!"

...

...

When Li Miao tried to persuade Cao Zhi to fight for the throne of King of Wei, Cao Zhi subconsciously wanted to refuse.

He had just learned the news that his father had been captured alive, and had not yet recovered from his shock, hesitation, bewilderment, and fear... when he suddenly had to face a series of new problems.

Without the father, what will happen to the Wei Dynasty?

He...is he going to fight for the throne of King of Wei?
Even if he did, then…what was the point? Was he a match for Liu Bei, Guan Yu, or Guan Lin?

When I thought of this, Li Miao's voice came one after another.

"My lord...you only have one youth. At the beginning of our youth, the situation forced us to make a choice, and there is no room for regret in life. Now you...have no choice!"

"Just imagine... if you were the crown prince of Wei? Then perhaps you could shoulder the responsibility of the crumbling Wei. But if the crown prince of Wei was your brother, whether it was Ziwen or Zihuan, would you... would you still be alive?"

It is because of this sentence.

Cao Zhi seemed to understand something. His whole body went limp, his legs staggered... and he collapsed to the ground.

Li Miao went to help him, but he knocked his fists on the ground and chanted softly: "Abandoning your body to the sharp edge, how can you take care of your life? If you don't care about your parents, how can you talk about your children and wife. Your name is enrolled in the list of warriors, and you are not allowed to take care of yourself. Sacrifice your life for the country, and regard death as returning home..."

This song, which should have been majestic and passionate, now revealed the sadness and desolation of the end of the world in Cao Zhi's mouth.

"Hannan..." Cao Zhi suddenly grabbed Li Miao's hand, "Some things can't be forced... Father has been captured alive, Crown Prince... Is there any point in fighting for the position of Crown Prince?"

Undoubtedly, Cao Zhi was the extremely sober one.

But... undoubtedly, his sobriety was the biggest obstacle to Li Miao's plan. Li Miao's eyes turned red, "Sir, you are too kind! But kindness at this time will eventually harm you, and will also...will also harm your sister Zhen..."

really…

When the three words "Sister Zhen" were chanted, it was like a sure kill. Cao Zhi's dejected look suddenly perked up and became energetic.

"Sister Zhen? I don't compete for the title of Crown Prince? Why would I harm Sister Zhen?"

"Do you think... that no one in the world knows about your relationship with Zhen Ji?" Li Miao sighed solemnly, "When Luoyang was built in the past, Cao Pi specially left Zhen Ji in Luoyang to plot against you. Is this true? If he didn't have any suspicion, then... why would he leave Zhen Ji and use her to plot against you?"

At this point, Li Miao raised his voice, "Wake up, Cao Zijian... If the position of the crown prince is given to Cao Zihuan, not only you, but also your sister Zhen will be doomed... Your acquaintance and friendship with your sister Zhen... Your youth will all become a nightmare!"

This this…

As expected, Zhen Ji is always Cao Zhi's most vulnerable soft spot——

Cao Zhi could never forget the scene when he, his father and his second brother were conquering the north, and a timid woman was leaning against the door listening to the "Yi Lan Cao" played late at night.

——『It’s actually “Yilan Cao”! 』

——"It turns out that the girl is still a soulmate. Although she has suffered separation and chaos, she is sad, but the orchid does not change its noble and fragrant fragrance. Isn't this song a metaphor for the girl?"

——"I am a captive of a fallen nation, my life and death are controlled by others, how can I be noble?"

——"Don't worry, girl. I will protect you and will never let anyone humiliate or hurt you. It's late at night, girl, please go back to your room and have a rest!"

Memories of the past come flooding back...

Cao Zhi's mood became more and more throbbing, and he felt more and more grateful...

More and more memories began to pour out. ——"Sister Zhen, I didn't expect... you to come in person!"

——"Sister, please get up quickly. If you have any request, I will definitely do my best!"

——"How is my sister? Is my second brother treating you well? Why is there such loneliness in my sister's eyes?"

——"If you are bored, can you still come and talk to me? Don't worry, I am not a shameless person. I just want to talk about poetry with you and play the piano to relieve your loneliness, and also... relieve my own... loneliness. I think... there is always something in common between people's loneliness, right?"

These are what Cao Zhi had said to Zhen Ji in various situations.

As for Zhen Ji's reply...he remembered every character deeply!

——"As a woman, I cannot decide my own fate. My happiness and sorrow are determined by others. I should be grateful to be alive. My son has a bright future. You should put aside these worries and build a career for yourself!"

At first...when Cao Zhi heard Zhen Ji's words, he was about to recite the words on his lips.

——"Sister Zhen, you are the career I want to pursue!"

But at that time... after all, due to the identities of "sister-in-law" and "uncle", I finally...didn't say it out loud——

But now...

As all the memories came flooding back, Cao Zhi couldn't help but clench his fists. He faced Li Miao and said fiercely, "It doesn't matter whether I can become the new king of Wei, but...but Hannan, you must help me rescue Sister Zhen, rescue Sister Zhen from Yecheng...I only want him, I only want him——"

call…

It was this sentence that made Li Miao breathe a sigh of relief.

I couldn't help but feel emotional.

"There really are such infatuated men and resentful women in this world... It's a pity, lamentable, sad, and pitiful——"

...

...

Chengdu was destined to become a new gathering place for the Cao Wei royal family.

There is even a bit of... I am enjoying myself here and don't miss Wei.

Xiahou Yuan’s eldest son Xiahou Heng, second son Xiahou Ba, third son Xiahou Cheng, fourth son Xiahou Wei, fifth son Xiahou Rong... and adopted daughter Xiahou Juan, they are all here.

Li Dian and Cao Hong are also here...

The pork here doesn't have a fishy smell, and the ingredients here are not steamed but fried...there are even thin slices of meat...that are dipped in a hot pot and eaten.

Here... if you are bored, you can play Three Kingdoms... here the mountains and rivers are picturesque, and the scenery is pleasant... the most important thing is that the women here have pretty faces. They may not be very tall, but their body proportions are perfect, especially the proportions of their legs... which are simply eye-catching. And their waists... they are slender and soft when they are twisted. If you compare them with northern women, who are big and strong, they are simply... not in the same league!
In fact, none of this matters...

The most important thing is the reunion of the clan!

If you don’t know about the Xiahou family, Cao Hong, Li Dian... and Zhang Fei’s mansion, you might think it is Cao Wei’s stronghold in Shuzhong.

Of course, all of that... came to an abrupt end today.

Because, in today's Chengdu, today a new guest came to Zhang Fei's residence, he is also a member of the royal family of Cao Wei, and he is very famous...

And as he walked into this room.

All the young men with the surname Xiahou, including Xiahou Juan, couldn't help but stare with their eyes wide open...

"father--"

Xiahou Heng, Xiahou Ba, Xiahou Cheng, Xiahou Wei, Xiahou Rong, and Xiahou Juan spoke almost in unison.

Cao Hong blinked, then made eye contact with the equally stunned Li Dian. Finally, he scratched his head and said with a smile, "Miaocai... you're here too, just in time... There are seven waiting for one, and you're the only one missing..."

Seeing his sons, daughters, fellow tribesmen, and comrades-in-arms all living well, Xiahou Yuan suddenly felt extremely complicated...

Talk about pain!

It doesn’t seem to be that painful.

Speaking of being happy, this is so ironic. Life in Wei is not happy enough, but it is so free and easy in Chengdu... Xiahou Yuan is simply drunk, drunk...

"father…"

Xiahou Juan looked nervous, and trotted to Xiahou Yuan's side. He asked with concern, "Dad, are you okay?"

Xiahou Yuan covered his heart...

Xiahou Juan became even more worried now and hurried to check, but... there was no blood on his body.

...Xiahou Yuan's voice just rang out: "I am...heartbroken for your father..."

At this time...

A voice came out, it was Jiang Wan...

"Everyone, we are all here... Let's clean up..."

"Pack up?" Everyone was shocked. Cao Hong said quickly, "We are living well in Zhang Yide's mansion. Don't we need to make any other arrangements? We are...very good here, very good. There is no need for Zhuge Kongming to worry about it!"

"General Zi Lian..." Jiang Wan continued, "I think you have misunderstood. Let me put it this way... your King of Wei has been captured by General Yun Chang, and is now heading to Luoyang accompanied by my lord and General Yun Chang... Since the King of Wei has already gone there, you should pack up and trouble General Xia Hou to leave immediately... Let's go together!"

Ah…what?

Almost everyone uttered this sentence subconsciously.

They seemed unable to believe what they heard.

Cao Hong was the first to react. He scratched his head and said with emotion, "No, no...if...if it is true that big brother was also caught...then...then we don't have to fight anymore, right?"

He said this...

Everyone finally came to their senses.

Xiahou Yuan's expression...was shocked when he first heard it, but gradually changed. He had experienced the despair on the battlefield, and he also knew...

How big is the gap in combat power between Wei and Han now?

It was for this reason that he was relieved, but... after all, this piece of news made him feel very emotional! He accepted it mentally, but it was also difficult for him to accept it physically and emotionally...

Xiahou Juan noticed his father's hesitation and asked quickly, "Dad...are you okay?"

"It's okay..." Xiahou Yuan patted his daughter Xiahou Juan's shoulder and murmured, "Although I don't want to admit it, but... maybe your uncle was caught. This is a blessing for us and for the Great Wei. Besides... your uncle has already gone to Luoyang. He has let it go. Why are we still obsessed with it?"

Xiahou Yuan's words... were not only addressed to Xiahou Juan, but also more like a final conclusion...

It was also like giving all the Wei army prisoners... the most decent way out.

it's over…

All this will eventually end——

...

...

The residence of General Ma Chao, Pingxi, in Chengdu, Shuzhong.

From a distance, I could hear the hoarse, especially sickly, yet extremely sonorous voice roaring out like an agitated and shaking voice.

"Thief, evil thief, traitor, traitor..."

Ma Chao, who was seriously injured, suddenly stood up as if he had woken up from a dream...

He didn't care about the bloody bandages on his body...he was about to take the tiger-head golden spear from the weapon rack.

He roared as he took it.

"Cao thief, traitor, evil thief, rebel! Uncle Liu can let you go, Guan Yu can let you go, but I, Ma Chao, cannot. I have sworn... to capture you alive, eat your flesh, and sleep on your skin..."

"Hmph... Do you think you can rest easy now that you've been captured? I... I... I use this tiger-headed golden spear to stab you, the traitor, the traitor—"

Hate to the bone——

Hate to the bone——

Ma Chao's hatred for Cao Cao was as deep as the abyss and as fierce as a blazing flame.

Whenever it was late at night and everyone was asleep, this hatred would surge into his heart like a tide, making it difficult for him to calm down.

He thought of his father Ma Teng being innocently murdered and the devastating disaster suffered by his family. He thought of... the misunderstandings he had suffered over the years, and the miserable years of being forced to live under someone else's roof and wandering around after the defeat at the Weishui River.

The culprit behind all this is Cao Cao...

The evil thief, the traitor Cao Cao——

Flames of anger flickered in his eyes, and he uttered words of great weight one after another, and Ma Chao's tiger eyes almost burst out.

"Luoyang, huh?"

“I am a horse.”

"Bring me my horse!"

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…(End of chapter)