Rebirth of the Three Kingdoms: Da Qiao doesn't want to be a widow anymore

Chapter 372 Crossing the River in White
"seen it already."

Upon receiving an affirmative answer, Sun Quan's eyes lit up, as if stars filled his eyes.

A surge of immense joy swept over Sun Quan, dispelling the gloom and resentment that had been weighing on his mind for months. The oppression and frustration he had experienced in politics seemed insignificant at this moment.

“So…” Sun Quan was momentarily speechless, but when he thought of Doctor Zhang’s diagnosis from several years ago, he felt a little worried, “But your body… can it handle it?”

Sun Quan felt a pang of panic whenever he thought of Qiao Wei lying on her deathbed after giving birth to Sun Deng.

Qiao Wei nodded, "Dr. Hua came to check on me, and everything is fine."

Sun Quan's eyes were as black as ink, his gaze fixed on Qiao Wei, as if wanting to confirm Qiao Wei's words again, "Are you really alright?"

However, her complexion was not as rosy as usual, and she looked somewhat haggard.

"Really. After all these years, it's fine now."

Indeed, over the years, Sun Quan has never restricted Qiao Wei's food, clothing, or daily necessities. She can eat whatever she wants, and she has never stopped taking medicinal diets to replenish her blood and qi.

After all these years of care, he has finally recovered somewhat. He doesn't want to see his wife, who is so weak that she has to walk a few steps to catch her breath, all for the sake of a child.

Sun Quan said nothing more, but secretly thought to himself that he would ask Physician Hua to come again tomorrow to inquire about the situation.

If necessary, we might have to ask Dr. Zhang to return to Jingkou again. If Qiao Rong could also come back, Qiao Wei might feel more at ease.

Sun Quan simply took off his outer garment, crawled into the quilt, hugged the person in his arms even tighter, rested his chin on the top of his head, and murmured, "This time I will stay by your side, and what happened back then will not happen again."
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Sun Quan kept his word. No matter how late he was busy, he would go back to Juxu Pavilion to accompany Qiao Wei to sleep every day. He would also frequently check on Qiao Wei's pulse and diet, making sure that Qiao Wei was well in every detail.

Battle reports from the front lines were secretly sent back every fifteen days, and Sun Quan would always bring a copy to Qiao Wei after receiving the reports.

Zhou Yu escorted Liu Qi northward, while Lu Xun transported Zhuge Liang from Jiangxia to Xiangyang by waterway.

Lü Meng and Gan Ning followed closely behind, respectively disguising themselves as river pirates and merchants dressed in white. Right under the noses of Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Cai Mao, they staged a good show of "government soldiers rescuing the people." Under the cover of Gan Ning's former "Jin Fan Pirates," Lü Meng led his navy in two groups, successfully entering the vicinity of Xiangyang in Jingzhou from Jiangxia in batches. Under the cover of night, they ambushed at designated locations in batches.

Knowing that pregnant women are prone to overthinking, Qiao Wei often took her and his wife from Oubei with him, sometimes touring the scenic spots of Jiangdong, and sometimes to studying various strange crafts in their room.

Huang Yueying probably sensed something from Qiao Wei's attitude and words, so she wisely kept quiet and did not mention Zhuge Liang's whereabouts or personal safety again.

However, as the bamboo shoots broke through the soil and grew into tender bamboo, the bamboo stalks gradually changed from emerald green to dark green, becoming thicker day by day, and the leaves also changed from sparse to lush, shielding her from the scorching sun in the summer heat, and swaying gently in the breeze at night, casting a tall shadow under the moonlight.

Finally, in the late summer, Huang Yueying launched her attack without any warning.

The jujube tree in the courtyard, disturbed by Sun Deng and Zhou Xun, had fallen to the ground, leaving a trail of fallen jujubes. Sun Deng and his younger brother collected a basketful and took it to the pharmacy, saying they wanted to make jujube water for Huang Yueying to replenish her blood and boost her energy. After a day and a night of tossing and turning on the bed, Huang Yueying, her hair and bed soaked with sweat, finally gave birth to Zhuge Liang's eldest son.

Qiao Wei sat down next to Huang Yueying, holding the child in his arms, and held Huang Yueying's hand tightly. His voice trembled as he said, "Aying, Mr. Zhuge won!"

Zhou Yu found a man whose build and appearance were similar to Liu Qi and sent him north, but in reality, he sent Liu Qi south to Lingling County to recruit his cousin Liu Pan.

Zhuge Liang, having entered the fray himself, returned to Xiangyang and, in order to survive, had no choice but to "submit" to Liu Bei, offering him advice and strategies. In his battles against Cai Mao, he achieved several minor victories.

To gain Liu Bei's further trust, he personally recruited several scions of prominent families in Jingzhou to join Liu Bei's ranks.

By using Liu Biao's position as Governor of Jingzhou to keep Liu Bei and Cai Mao in a state of constant conflict, the two were on the verge of war and there was no turning back. With the help of both inside and outside forces, Liu Qi, carrying the seal of the Governor of Jingzhou, led Liu Pan's troops and Lü Meng's ambush of the White-Clad Army back to Xiangyang and completely quelled the internal strife in Xiangyang.

Huang Yueying didn't even have time to brush away the sweat-dampened hair between her brows and eyes. Her vision was obscured by the mist, and she gritted her teeth but couldn't utter a single word.

"He will be back after you finish your postpartum confinement."

Huang Yueying's hands tightened slightly, and in the end she could only nod, tears sliding down her cheeks.

In reality, due to the complex affairs in Xiangyang, Sun Quan had to send Zhuge Liang to stay in Xiangyang temporarily to help Lü Meng and others manage the post-war affairs, especially to appease Liu Biao's former subordinates in Jingzhou and Liu Pan and others.

By the time Zhuge Liang was able to escape from Xiangyang and return to Jingkou, it was already the beginning of Jian'an thirteen.

Zhuge Liang looked at his eldest son, who was almost six months old, and for the first time showed a helpless expression. Especially when the eldest son looked Zhuge Liang up and down and realized that he did not recognize the unfamiliar father in front of him, he pouted and looked like he was about to cry.

"Please don't tease me, Madam. It's not that I haven't held the younger generation in the family before, but this is the first time... I'm a little... a little lost." He tried to use the child-soothing techniques he could still remember to stop his eldest son from crying, but the child didn't listen at all and cried even louder.

Zhuge Liang was completely flustered, and sweat began to bead on his forehead from his anxiety.

Sun Quan laughed heartily, “Kongming, there’s no need to be embarrassed. When I first met Shen Gao, I was just as nervous. Back then, my wet nurse taught him several times, but I didn’t dare to touch him, for fear that I would pinch the boy too hard and hurt him.”

After saying this, Sun Quan took the child from Zhuge Liang's hands, and the child immediately quieted down in Sun Quan's hands.

Zhuge Liang looked surprised, "This child is actually able to get close to you, my lord."

Sun Quan's face showed a hint of pride. All the children in the mansion loved and respected him. Whenever Sun Quan had free time, he would talk, read, and play with the children. Over time, they naturally developed a close relationship with him.

Moreover, children are naturally drawn to strength, and when they see a man who appears to be "omnipotent," they naturally feel even more admiration for him.

"Kongming, you've worked hard. My young lady has already been named long ago, but my son still doesn't have one. Now that the official business is finished, it's time to think about it."