Three Kingdoms: Wolong's brother-in-law, tricking Liu Bei into seizing Jingzhou

In a short while, in the quiet atmosphere, a bowl of steaming rice porridge was respectfully served and placed steadily in front of Usas.

The rice porridge emitted an enticing aroma that permeated the air, seemingly carrying a touch of warmth and hope.

Usaas pounced like a starving beast, kneeling heavily on the ground and burying his head as he wolfed down the food.

Her movements were hurried and frantic, as if this bowl of rice porridge was her only lifeline in the world.

Xiao Fang sat leisurely to the side, sipping his wine with a hint of mockery and appreciation in his eyes, quietly watching Usaas's unseemly eating habits.

A slight smile played on his lips, as if he were enjoying the moment when he had control over Usaas.

In no time, Ushas finished the whole bowl of rice porridge, leaving not even the bottom of the bowl.

She licked her lips contentedly, and with the food in her stomach, she finally sat up slowly.

At that moment, she felt completely comfortable, and a wonderful feeling welled up in her heart, as if she had temporarily seen a ray of light from the dark abyss.

"Usa, are you full?"

Xiao Fang asked coldly, his voice like an icicle in the dead of winter, cold and sharp, sending chills down one's spine.

Upon hearing this, Usaas trembled slightly, immediately kneeling down with his forehead pressed tightly to the ground, bowing deeply to Xiao Fang, his voice trembling as he said:
"Thank you for your generosity, Prime Minister Xiao. I will never forget your kindness in sparing my life. I am willing to do everything in my power to repay your kindness."

Her tone was full of humility and fawning, like a dog wagging its tail and begging for mercy.

"Then you know what to do, right?"

Xiao Fang sneered, his laughter filled with mockery and disdain, as if everything was under his control.

Usaas understood, quickly got up, carefully poured a glass of wine, then held the glass with both hands, walked respectfully to Xiao Fang, bowed slightly, and handed the glass to Xiao Fang.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Fang threw his head back and laughed loudly, the laughter echoing in the room. He then drank it all in one gulp, his bold posture seemingly demonstrating his authority and irresistibility to Usas.

...

The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight fell upon the earth, Xiao Fang slowly awoke from his sleep; it was already broad daylight.

He rubbed his sleepy eyes and saw that Ushas had already changed into an exquisite Han Chinese outfit and was quietly waiting to the side, his eyes revealing respect and expectation, ready to serve Xiao Fang at any time.

Xiao Fang coughed lightly to clear his throat. Upon hearing the sound, Ushas immediately crawled forward like a soldier receiving an order, kneeling before Xiao Fang and skillfully helping him change his clothes.

Her hands were gentle and nimble, as if she were completing an extremely important task.

Seeing this, Xiao Fang burst into laughter again, his laughter filled with pride and satisfaction.

After finishing his service, Ushas remained kneeling on the ground, his voice trembling slightly as he said:

"Prime Minister Xiao, I have a request, and I hope you will grant it."

"Go ahead."

Xiao Fang casually waved his hand, his eyes revealing a hint of impatience, yet also a sense of confidence in controlling the situation.

Usaas's eyes lit up, and he quickly said:
"I would like to ask Prime Minister Xiao to give me a chance to persuade my imperial aunt, Pi Nu, to surrender."

Her eyes were filled with longing and expectation, as if this was her only chance to wash away her shame and save her family.

So that's how it is. Xiao Fang thought to himself, Ushas was actually concerned about the life and death of Pinu.

He originally planned to conquer Blue Moon City and slaughter the Yuezhi people to demonstrate his authority and strength.

But just last night, he received an urgent intelligence report: Fritz, the Heavenly Emperor of the Parthian Empire, had led a large army toward Blue Moon City with great momentum.

This means that Xiao Fang must act quickly and capture Blue Moon City as soon as possible; otherwise, he will face the difficult situation of being attacked from both inside and outside.

If Ushas can truly persuade Penu to surrender, it will save him a lot of trouble and avoid an unnecessary bloodshed.

With this in mind, Xiao Fang made a plan.

"I beg Prime Minister Xiao to give me a chance..."

Seeing that Xiao Fang remained silent, Usais became extremely anxious and knelt down again, pleading with tears streaming down her face.

Her tears fell like beads from a broken string, soaking the ground.

Looking at Ushas's pitiful appearance, Xiao Fang slowly said:
"Alright, I'll give Vinu a chance, and I'll give you a chance too."

Upon hearing this, Ushas was overjoyed and immediately kowtowed in gratitude. Afterwards, Xiao Fang issued orders to assemble troops and prepare to once again besiege Blue Moon City.

The order was given like a landslide; the camp gates swung open, and the Han army's iron cavalry surged forth like a raging black torrent, heading straight for the east gate of Blue Moon City.

The sound of horses' hooves shook the earth slightly, and the dust they raised blotted out the sky.

Xiao Fang, with Ushas in his arms, rode out into battle on a tall horse, looking majestic and imposing.

His eyes revealed a sense of confidence and dominance.

At this moment, on the city tower, Pi Nu thought that the Han army was about to launch another fierce attack on the city. He was terrified and hurriedly rushed upstairs.

He stood on the city wall and looked into the distance. He saw a Han general in golden armor slowly emerge from the Han army. The general had an extraordinary presence and was holding a beautiful woman in his arms.

"Usaas!"

Vinnu exclaimed in surprise, his voice filled with shock and disbelief.

His eyes were wide open, as if they were about to bulge out.

The Yuezhi soldiers were also taken aback, whispering amongst themselves with expressions of fear and confusion on their faces. Cao Rui stood to the side, a strong sense of unease rising within him; he had a vague feeling that a great crisis was about to unfold.

Beneath the city walls, Xiao Fang reined in his horse, lowered his head slightly, and whispered in Ushas's ear:

"The opportunity has been given to you; seize it."

"Thank you, Prime Minister Xiao, I understand."

Usas took a deep breath, trying to calm herself, then slowly raised her head and looked up at the city wall. Her eyes revealed determination and resolve.

"Imperial Aunt, it is I, Usaas!"

Ushas shouted loudly, his voice like a great bell, resounding through the sky, and was clearly heard by the Pinu and the Yuezhi soldiers.

"Usaas, it really was you!"

Vinu stared in astonishment, his eyes wide, and asked in a trembling voice, "How could you—"

Before he could finish speaking, he was so shocked by the sight before him that he was speechless.

Usaas loudly proclaimed, "Imperial Aunt, I am now the Prime Minister's wife."

I have come today to persuade my imperial aunt to open the city gates and surrender.

As soon as she finished speaking, an uproar broke out below the city wall. The Yuezhi soldiers began to discuss among themselves, their faces showing anger and disdain.

Vinu was dumbfounded; she thought she was hallucinating.

Pinu never expected that Ushas would submit to Xiao Fang and even become Xiao Fang's wife!

Usasu even tried to persuade them to surrender in front of the soldiers!
Usaas, how did it become like this?

Vinu could not believe his eyes.

An ominous premonition, like a dark cloud, quickly assailed Cao Rui's mind.

"Usaas, have you gone mad?"

Vinu roared at his niece, his voice filled with anger and disappointment, as if Ushas had committed some heinous crime.

“My aunt, I am not insane,” Usas said calmly.
"It was indeed our Yuezhi Empire that first invaded the Western Regions and became an enemy of the Han Kingdom. Now we have fallen into this predicament, which is our own fault and we have no one else to blame but ourselves."

With the Parthians refusing to come to the rescue, the fall of Blue Moon City is a foregone conclusion.

If you continue to resist, you will only lead the Yuezhi people to their destruction.

If they surrender, Prime Minister Xiao will give the Empress a way out and the Blue Moon people a way to survive.

"My royal aunt, for the sake of the Yuezhi people, please wake up!"

Usasu pleaded earnestly, her voice tinged with a hint of pleading and helplessness.

At this moment, the atmosphere beneath Blue Moon City was so tense it felt as if the air itself had frozen. (End of Chapter)