Wei Xiaobao's Three Kingdoms Adventure

Chapter 14 Pretending to be a ghost
When Wei Xiaobao heard Zhang Liang call her Miss Shuang'er, he knew that he could no longer hide it. Since he had already completely controlled Zhang Liang, if he wanted to further gain his trust, he had to show some sincerity.

Wei Xiaobao said, "Shuang'er, since the general already knows, you don't need to dress up as a bearded man anymore."

Shuang'er nodded and turned around.

Wei Xiaobao said to Zhang Liang, "General, she is actually my wife, but in these chaotic times, it's a bit inconvenient to have a woman like this around."

Zhang Liang further confirmed his inner thoughts and nodded to show his understanding.

Wei Xiaobao continued, "If the general can keep the secret for me, then I will tell you how to make the general no longer suspect you."

Zhang Liang finally heard these words and quickly said, "Brother Wei, don't worry. Since you can help me solve my problem, I won't make things difficult for you. If you feel it's inconvenient for my sister-in-law to be with you, you can stay with the army. There are many families in the Yellow Turban Army as well. Now that we have occupied Guangzong County, settling here is much better than traveling around."

Wei Xiaobao said, "Actually, it's very simple to convince General Tian Gong that you have nothing to do with Tang Zhou's rebellion. As long as you go to Luoyang and capture Tang Zhou, wouldn't that prove your innocence?"

Zhang Liang gave a bitter laugh and cursed in his heart, "That's easy for you to say. If I could enter the palace and capture Tang Zhou, I might as well just assassinate the emperor directly."

Wei Xiaobao saw through his thoughts, chuckled, and continued, "Brother, I was just joking. However, it is not easy to capture Tang Zhou, but it is very easy to get rid of Lu Zhi and resolve the war crisis on the northern front."

Wei Xiaobao finally decided to close the net.

Zhang Liang hurriedly asked, "Brother Wei, have you come up with a good plan?"

Wei Xiaobao nodded and said, "This matter is related to the eunuch I mentioned earlier. My eldest brother said that the eunuch will soon arrive at the front to supervise the battle. When the time comes, we can contact him and use Lu Zhi to form an internal and external alliance. As long as we can kill Lu Zhi, the court officials and soldiers will be in chaos like headless flies, and then victory on the northern front will naturally come. As long as you ask General Tiangong for a battle and take the initiative to go to the enemy camp to contact the eunuch, how can General Tiangong still doubt you after the success?"

Zhang Liang rubbed his hands together and said excitedly, "Great! Great! Let's go and give my eldest brother some advice."

Wei Xiaobao reached out to stop Zhang Liang and said, "But brother, I have a favor to ask of you."

Zhang Liang said, "Brother Wei, just tell me."

Wei Xiaobao said, "You can only say that this plan was yours. I just came to inform the eunuchs that they would come to supervise the battle. In this way, all the credit will go to the general. I dare not take the credit."

Zhang Liang waved his hands and said, "Oh, that won't do. Wouldn't that make me look like a greedy person?"

Wei Xiaobao was worried that Zhang Jue would doubt the truth of the matter about the eunuch. If he was asked to go to the enemy camp to meet with the eunuch, wouldn't he be in danger again? What's more, Wei Xiaobao wanted Zhang Liang to be in the limelight so that he would be extremely grateful to him after the matter was accomplished, and he could speak for him in front of Zhang Jue in the future.

Wei Xiaobao said, "Contacting the eunuch to assassinate Lu Zhi should be done in secrecy. The fewer people who know, the better. After meeting General Tian Gong, I will simply say that I was asked by my elder brother Chen Bai to inform the eunuch. After I leave, you can tell him the plan to assassinate Lu Zhi. This way, you can convince General Tian Gong."

Zhang Liang patted Wei Xiaobao on the shoulder and said, "Brother Wei, you are very thoughtful and careful in your actions. Chen Bai is truly envious of having a sworn brother like you. In that case, I will not refuse. I have taken away your credit, Brother Wei, and I will find a way to compensate you later. Let's go to my eldest brother's camp now."

Wei Xiaobao asked Shuang'er to stay and wait for him. Shuang'er had already removed the remaining beard on her face, gathered her hair together and wrapped a yellow scarf around her neck.

Zhang Liang glanced at Shuang'er, led Wei Xiaobao out of the military tent, and said, "Brother Wei is so lucky to have such a beautiful woman with extraordinary magical powers. The last person who had such good fortune was King Zhou of Shang." When Wei Xiaobao heard him compare himself to King Zhou of Shang, he just smiled awkwardly.

Zhang Liang meant that Wei Xiaobao was just like King Zhou of Shang, both of them married a fox as their wife. Seeing him smile awkwardly, he thought that he just felt that it was not easy to talk about this matter. However, he never thought that Wei Xiaobao's embarrassment was because he simply could not remember who King Zhou of Shang was.

Zhang Liang took Wei Xiaobao across most of Guangzong County before arriving at Zhang Jue's military tent. He waited for the guards to report before leading Wei Xiaobao into the tent.

Wei Xiaobao followed Zhang Liang and saw a man sitting in the tent. He looked somewhat similar to Zhang Liang, also dressed as a Taoist priest, but looked much older. There was a sword on the table in front of him.

Wei Xiaobao was very familiar with this sword. The sword body was shining with a faint blue light. It was the sword that Master Hong used when he performed the ritual.

Wei Xiaobao sighed inwardly, "My dear mother, I finally found you!" Before Zhang Liang could speak, Wei Xiaobao knelt on the ground and shouted, "General Tiangong, may you enjoy eternal blessings and a life as long as the heavens."

The phrase "darling mother" is simply a sentimental expression in other people's mouths or hearts, but when it comes to Wei Xiaobao, it takes on a new meaning. Wei Xiaobao's mother, Wei Chunhua, is a prostitute at the Lichun Courtyard in Yangzhou. When he calls someone "darling mother," he is actually insulting her.

Wei Xiaobao complimented Zhang Jue but he was very angry in his heart. After all, it was the magic spell left by Zhang Jue that caused him and Shuang'er to end up here.

Zhang Jue had never seen Wei Xiaobao, nor had he ever heard anyone claim to have "eternal immortality and a lifespan as long as heaven." However, he was a disciple of the Nanhua Immortal and had been devoted to practicing Taoism. Later, as his disciples grew larger and larger, and after being encouraged by those around him and his subordinates, he decided to revolt. When he suddenly heard someone speak such words about cultivating immortality and living forever, he couldn't help but feel a sense of familiarity.

Zhang Liang quickly said, "This man's name is Wei Xiaobao. He's the sworn brother of Chen Bai, the leader of Yangzhou. He came to Jizhou this time on Chen Bai's behalf to deliver a letter. I've already questioned him. The token Chen Bai gave him was confiscated by Xuzhou Governor Tao Qian when he passed through Xia Pi. Although he doesn't have the token, his description of the Yangzhou rebels and Chen Bai was extremely detailed and accurate, so I think it's true."

Zhang Jue nodded and asked, "When did you join the sect?"

Zhang Liang said, "I've asked him about this as well. He only joined the rebel army not long ago and hasn't had time to familiarize himself with the doctrine yet."

Zhang Jue smiled and said, "You've already gained such an understanding even before you've thoroughly studied the teachings. It seems you have a deep heart for the Dao and a strong affinity for it."

Zhang Liang said, "His wife knows some magic."

Wei Xiaobao thought to himself, "Zhang Liang doesn't let me speak because he's afraid I might let something slip?"

Zhang Jue said, "Since you've already seen it, go ahead."

Wei Xiaobao raised his head and looked at Zhang Liang in confusion.

Zhang Liang waved his hand to signal Wei Xiaobao to go out first.

When Wei Xiaobao arrived outside the military tent, he was still wondering, "What am I doing in the tent? What on earth am I doing here? What kind of tricks are these two brothers playing? What kind of tricks are they playing?"

(End of this chapter)