Shuhan

In the banquet hall, the lights gradually dimmed, and the candlelight flickered, casting mottled shadows.

The aroma of wine and laughter intertwined together, but could not cover up the gradually spreading fatigue and silence.

"I can still have ten more!"

"I can drink a hundred!"

"I can still drink a hundred pounds!"

"I-I can't do it anymore~"

Civil officials and military generals were either sitting or lying down. Many of them were already drunk and were carefully supported by their followers, who helped them stagger out of the hall and sent them back to their respective residences to rest.

The air was filled with a sense of loneliness as the party was about to end, as if even the air had become heavy.

Sun Deng, the crown prince of Wu, was dressed in luxurious brocade robes, his face was slightly pale, and his eyes showed a bit of helplessness and unwillingness.

He picked up the wine glass, took a sip, and then respectfully asked for his leave to the Han Emperor Liu Gongsi on the grounds that he was not drunk.

"Your Majesty, I am not able to drink."

Liu Gongsi smiled slightly, a barely perceptible light flashed in his eyes, and he nodded in agreement.

"Your Highness has worked hard, so go back and rest!"

Now, both inside and outside the city of Jianye have been completely controlled by the Han army.

The guards in the King of Wu's palace have all been replaced by the Han imperial guards.

As for the original Wu army, most of them were in the military camps outside the city. They only needed to be reorganized, trained and transformed before they could become Han troops and join the Han army's northern expedition against the Wu state.

Sun Deng bowed and left, turning to leave the hall with a heavy step.

Walking out of the lobby, it was already late at night. The moonlight was like water, sprinkling on the bluestone road of the Prince's Mansion, making it seem particularly cold and cool.

Sun Deng walked alone, feeling mixed emotions.

He once thought that the King of Wu's Palace would be his eternal safe haven, but he did not expect that everything would change overnight, even the owner would change.

His own father was killed by his own people.

The thought that he not only lost the Wu Kingdom, but also was branded as a patricide filled him with wrath.

An indescribable feeling of sadness welled up in my heart.

Hey ~
He sighed and continued walking.

The trusted confidant Zhuge Ke followed closely behind Sun Deng, with light steps and a shrewd look in his eyes.

The trees fell and the hozens scattered.

After tonight, the sons of Jiangdong noble families such as Gu, Tan, Zhang Xiu, left Sun Deng without even saying goodbye.

The reason why Zhuge Ke still followed Sun Deng was because he could still gain benefits from Sun Deng.

Or you could say that
Gu Tan and Zhang Xiu had already reaped enough benefits from Sun Deng. Zhang Zhao and Gu Yong had both become important ministers around the Emperor of the Han Dynasty. They no longer needed to pretend in front of Sun Deng.

But Zhuge Ke did not have a father who was a popular figure among the Han emperor.

On the contrary, his father is still being held in a prisoner-of-war camp!

He just wanted to make a final break for Sun Deng's gold coins.

Seeing Sun Deng in a low mood, Zhuge Ke felt that an opportunity had come, so he stepped forward and said in a low voice: "Your Highness, the situation is clear now, and Wu will not survive. If Your Highness can gain the trust of the Emperor of Han, your life will be safe and you will be rich and noble for generations; but if you make the Emperor of Han hate you, your life will be in danger."

Sun Deng became even more annoyed after hearing this. He snorted coldly, stopped, turned around, stared at Zhuge Ke sharply, and asked, "What do you want to say?"

There was a hint of impatience and vigilance in his voice.

The trees fell and the hozens scattered.

Sun Deng was not a fool, and he naturally knew that Zhuge Ke was still following him because he had something to ask of him.

Therefore, the disgust on his face was undisguised.

Seeing this, Zhuge Ke bowed quickly and said in a more earnest tone: "Your Highness, I heard that the Emperor of the Han Dynasty likes wives, and the King of Wu has concubines in the palace. Why don't you send someone to the Emperor of the Han Dynasty to show your sincerity?"

The Emperor of the Han Dynasty is famous for his love of wives. Now, there are many beautiful wives in the King of Wu’s palace.

There are also quite a few in the Prince’s Mansion.

Your Highness, why don't you humble yourself a little and please the Emperor of Han?

When Sun Deng heard this, his face suddenly changed and he was burning with anger.

Is Sun Deng the kind of person who would offer his wife and mother to please the emperor of another country?

He clenched his fists, suppressed his anger, looked at Zhuge Ke coldly, and said in a low and firm voice: "How dare you ask me to do such a despicable thing? Although I, Sun Deng, am not a hero, I have my own bottom line!"

Seeing this, Zhuge Ke hurriedly stepped forward and whispered to comfort him: "Your Highness, calm down. An extraordinary person can endure extraordinary things. The situation is different now. We must judge the situation to protect our lives and property. If Your Highness does not offer the beauty, someone will find a beauty for the Emperor of Han. At that time, Your Highness will probably be in a more passive position."

This is almost stated.

There are many people who want to make progress, not just you, Sun Deng.

If you are a step slower, you will no longer be proactive but passive.

Perhaps His Majesty the Emperor prefers this tune?
Zhuge Ke's eyes lit up.

Sun Deng looked painful and was struggling internally.

He knew that what Zhuge Ke said was true, but the pride and dignity in his heart made it difficult for him to accept such advice.

However, the cruel reality forced him to face this choice.

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and when he opened them again, his eyes were cold: "You go and arrange it."

These four words seemed to be squeezed out from between teeth, full of helplessness and determination.

Sun Deng turned around and continued walking towards the Prince's Mansion. His back looked particularly lonely and heavy.

Zhuge Ke looked at Sun Deng's back, a complex light flashed in his eyes, then he bowed, turned away, and began to make arrangements.

Zhuge Ke didn't know whether Sun Denggao was happy or not.

Zhuge Ke only knew that he had to take advantage of this opportunity to show off in front of His Majesty the Emperor.

Rescue your father.

After all, my father and I are blood relatives of the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, Zhuge Liang. There is no reason for us to be executed, right?
As the night deepened, Sun Deng sat alone in his study in the Prince's Mansion. The moonlight outside the window was like water, but it could not illuminate the haze in his heart.

He looked at the music score on the table. It was his mother's favorite song when she was alive, but now it has become the deepest pain in his heart.

He gently stroked the strings of the zither, but did not play it. He just sat there quietly, letting his thoughts fly.

He thought of the happy times of his childhood, his father's wisdom and bravery, his mother's gentleness and kindness, and then of his current predicament, and an indescribable sadness welled up in his heart.

What a pity~
In order to survive, sometimes you have to sacrifice something, even dignity and pride.

But he also knew that once he took this step, there would be no turning back.

In the dead of night, Sun Deng finally stood up, walked to the window, looked at the bright moon, and prayed silently in his heart: May the people of Wu be free from the suffering of war, may the bloodline of my Sun family be able to continue, and may everything I do in this life be worthy of the spirits of my ancestors in heaven.

Under the moonlight, his figure appeared exceptionally resolute, yet he also concealed unspeakable bitterness and helplessness.

The Wu Kingdom has become a thing of the past.

As the crown prince of Wu, and later the throne of King of Wu, it was no longer something he could rely on, and might even become a tool for ambitious people to rebel.

From this moment on, he must learn to survive in the cracks and use wisdom and patience to protect everything he cherishes.

Hey ~
Alive.

Live on~
Received the promise from Sun Deng, the crown prince of Wu.

Zhuge Ke immediately took the prince's order and hurried to the King of Wu's palace, thinking about every next step in his mind.

In the King of Wu's palace, the concubines were either sitting or standing, each with their own posture, but all revealing an indescribable fear.

With the demise of the Wu Kingdom, his own destiny will also undergo earth-shaking changes.

Most of these concubines are well-educated and have good brains.

When Zhuge Ke appeared in front of them with the Crown Prince's warrant, the concubines looked at each other, not knowing what to do. "What warrant does the Crown Prince have?"

Lady Wang of Langya was the oldest among the women, about thirty years old. At this moment, she frowned slightly and asked the question immediately.

Zhuge Ke glanced at Lady Wang of Langya and nodded secretly.

Although Lady Wang of Langya is already in her thirties, she looks like she is still young. She is dressed in gorgeous palace clothes, which makes her look even more graceful and beautiful.

Her skin was as white and delicate as the first snow, with a faint luster, as if the years had left no traces on her body, but rather an increasing gentleness and elegance.

There is an unspoken charm in her eyes and eyebrows, and her every move is full of grace. She is truly a great beauty, unforgettable upon seeing her.

"This is the prince's order!"

Zhuge Ke spoke calmly but with unquestionable majesty. He immediately took out the prince's order and read it out: "I have heard that the ancient sage kings all put the preservation of the country first, so they humbled themselves and humiliated themselves in order to ensure the safety of the country. Now the emperor of the Han Dynasty is powerful throughout the world, and our Wu country is weak and I am afraid it will be difficult to protect ourselves.

In order to ensure the survival of the country, I have ordered all the concubines in my harem to obey this order and go to the Han Palace to serve the Emperor wholeheartedly, hoping that His Majesty will be pleased and bring peace to our Wu Kingdom. This is a temporary measure, and you must understand and do not go against my will! "

After saying this, Zhuge Ke looked at everyone jokingly and said, "Do you believe it?"

Believe?

This is incredible.

"Did the prince really say that?"

Zhuge Ke's eyes flickered as he said, "The Crown Princess can testify for me on this point!"

Among the many concubines, the Crown Princess seemed particularly calm. She was well aware of her special status and that she might be able to retain a glimmer of hope for the Wu Kingdom.

Crown Princess Rui stepped forward immediately, her cheeks flushed.

Even though he had met his father Rui Xuan beforehand and was mentally prepared, he was still a little shy to stand up and speak in front of his elders.

In this era, remarriage was a very normal thing, and the Three Bonds and Five Constant Virtues were not as serious as they are in later generations.

Call ~
The Crown Princess took a deep breath and said immediately: "Ladies, the situation is like this. We women just want to survive. It is better to serve the Emperor of the Han Dynasty than to serve those soldiers outside the city."

"This"

Lady Wang of Langya was stunned.

She never imagined that such a miraculous thing was actually true.

"Hey~"

Upon hearing this, Lady Nanyang was already secretly wiping away her tears.

The husband has just died, but she has to serve a new man.

this.
Why is my life so miserable?
Zhuge Ke, however, couldn't wait any longer.

If the Emperor of the Han Dynasty falls asleep, wouldn’t all his efforts today be in vain?

"Everyone, don't waste time. Maybe your future wealth and power will start from today!"

So, under Zhuge Ke's arrangement, the Crown Princess and a group of concubines were quietly taken out of the King of Wu's Palace and embarked on the journey to the bedroom of Liu Chan, the Emperor of the Han Dynasty.

Not long after, Zhuge Ke came to Liu Chan's bedroom alone.

He took a deep breath, straightened his clothes, and then respectfully asked the eunuch to report.

"Please ask the eunuch to inform you that I am here with the beauties from the palace to see Your Majesty."

beautiful?

Or the beauty in the palace?

Upon seeing this, the eunuch did not dare to delay and hurried in to report.

Soon, Liu Chan's voice came from inside, allowing Zhuge Ke to enter the hall.

Zhuge Ke stepped into the bedroom and saw Liu Chan sitting upright on the dragon throne, wearing a bright yellow dragon robe, looking particularly majestic.

"Your Majesty, I, Zhuge Ke, pay my respects to you. Long live your Majesty!"

He paid his respects with great ceremony, but in his heart he could not help but secretly glance at the Han emperor.

The Emperor of Han was much younger than he had imagined, with a heroic face and eyes that revealed a wisdom and dominance that should not be underestimated.

Zhuge Ke secretly admired in his heart, and at the same time, he became more determined.

He immediately stated his purpose.

"Your Majesty, there are several beauties from the palace outside the palace. They admire your majesty's heroic appearance and are willing to come and serve you."

When Liu Chan heard this, he already knew the true identities of these "beauties". They were nothing more than concubines of the Wu State.

He did not want to repeat Cao Cao's mistakes, nor did he want to get into unnecessary trouble because of this matter, so he refused immediately.

"I'm tired."

Liu Chan had countless women.

Naturally, the upper body will not be controlled by the lower body.

However, at this moment, Zhuge Ke took out Sun Deng's order and said confidently: "Your Majesty, this is not my own intention, but the intention of the crown prince of Wu."

Seeing this, Liu Chan curled up a playful smile. He looked at Zhuge Ke with flickering eyes, as if he was thinking about something.

Will Sun Deng send Sun Quan’s concubines over?
Is he mentally perverted?
I guess it was Zhuge Ke who was behind it.

No wonder this guy was able to hold power in the Wu Kingdom for several years in history.

This Zhuge Ke really knows how to handle things.

"What do you want?" Liu Chan finally asked in a calm tone.

Zhuge Ke was excited, he knew that he had made the right bet!

This is the most critical moment.

hiss~
Zhuge Ke took a deep breath and answered firmly: "Your Majesty, please forgive my father. My father served the King of Wu loyally and did nothing wrong. Now that Wu has been destroyed, he is willing to be loyal to the Emperor of the Han Dynasty and serve Your Majesty at all times, even if it means going through fire and water!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Chan couldn't help but nodded secretly in his heart.

Zhuge Jin had done nothing wrong, and since he had a relationship with the prime minister, he would naturally not be punished.

At least it won't be a serious crime.

He already had his own plans for how to deal with Wu's former ministers.

Now that Zhuge Ke took the initiative to propose it, it gave him a good opportunity to go with the flow.

So Liu Chan immediately nodded and agreed: "Okay, I promise you. As long as your father is truly loyal to me and to the Han Dynasty, I will naturally not make things difficult for him."

When Zhuge Ke heard this, he was overjoyed.

This move was the right one.

Not only did he buy his father a chance to survive, but he also left an impression on himself in front of His Majesty.

"I thank your majesty for your grace. Your majesty's kindness is so profound that I admire you. The beauty is outside the palace. I will take my leave now."

He quickly thanked her and left the bedroom.

Soon, eight beauties in palace costumes slowly walked in, some bowed their heads, some shyly, or secretly looked up at him.
There are countless postures.

Good guy!
This Zhuge Ke packed up all the concubines from the King of Wu's palace and brought them here.

With my physique, how can I even seduce eight women?

Still a beauty with all kinds of styles.

Deal with them overnight.
Wouldn't this be exhausting enough to kill you?
good good!
It turns out that you, Zhuge Ke, are the true loyal minister of the Wu Kingdom!
You wish I died too slowly, right?

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The Wu Kingdom has been destroyed, the next one is the Wei Kingdom! (End of this chapter)