In the Three Kingdoms period, the opening scene features the killing of Huang Gai, shocking Zhou Yu!

"Ahem... They say even a day as husband and wife brings a hundred days of kindness, right?"

Liu Bei gave vague answers.

Quickly throw out the bait.

"However, Madam has a condition."

"What are the conditions?"

"The lady said that Jiangdong is dangerous, and she, a woman, is afraid that she cannot protect it properly."

She had long admired the general's reputation, knowing his unparalleled martial arts skills and wisdom, and therefore specifically requested that the general... accompany her on her journey.

"You specifically asked for me?"

Zhao Yu pointed to his nose, feeling that something was off.

"Doesn't she dislike me?"

"Oh dear, it was because of love... oh no, it was because of a misunderstanding that they became friends!"

Liu Bei almost let something slip, but quickly tried to smooth things over.

He then gave Zhao Yun a wink:

"Zilong, don't you think so?"

Zhao Yun, who was always in the background,

Looking at Zhao Yu's trusting face,

My conscience is aching.

But for the sake of his lord's great cause... Zhao Yun gritted his teeth and...

He nodded.

"Yes."

"Let's analyze the system."

[Under testing, there is no danger; it is only beneficial to the host and has no harmful effects.]

???

System, are you starting to be vague too?

Zhao Yu glanced at the two men, the master and the minister.

Liu Bei smiled like a flower.

Zhao Yun's face was as stern as a brick.

Although it's weird,

But it makes sense logically—Sun Shangxiang does need a strong bodyguard, and she does need to escort Liu Bei away.

"Alright."

"Since Madam Sun is willing to be the sucker, then I'm happy to have some peace and quiet. Let's go and meet this tigress."

Liu Bei quickly followed.

The smile on his face grew even brighter:

"General, you are truly righteous! Please! The carriage is right outside!"

……

Farewell, Ding Yi, Liu Wan.

He got into Liu Bei's carriage.

Sun Shangxiang's residence.

In the very center of the courtyard, several scarecrows had appeared out of nowhere.

The straw figure had broken arrows stuck in its throat, heart, and genitals.

It sends chills down your spine just looking at it.

Zhao Yu strolled in, hands behind his back, following Liu Bei and Zhao Yun.

"Tsk tsk tsk."

Zhao Yu shook his head as he walked.

"Uncle, your married life is pretty hardcore."

This isn't a boudoir, it's practically the Ministry of Justice! Don't you have nightmares every time you come back to see me?

Liu Bei, walking ahead, heard Zhao Yu's words.

He gave a wry smile.

I'm still having nightmares. We've been married for four months and haven't even held hands once.

"General Zhao is joking. Shangxiang is... a daughter of a military family, with a unique style."

Further on, you'll see Sun Shangxiang, dressed in red.

Wristbands and belts perfectly accentuate the figure.

The focus of the individual recruitment was not on her figure.

It was what she was holding.

rope?

The cowhide is soaked in oil, tightly woven, and about the thickness of a thumb.

She held it in her hands and played with it.

Wrap, straighten, and wrap again.

"You're here?"

Sun Shanxiang looked up.

His gaze passed over Liu Bei and Zhao Yun, and precisely locked onto Zhao Yu.

No, it's not hatred.

How can I describe it?

He was a top-tier hunter, and finally witnessed the legendary reach.

I'm currently considering whether to start from the top or the bottom.

"Cough cough."

Zhao Yu felt uneasy under their gaze.

That gaze was so intense; Cao Jie's gaze hadn't been this frightening before.

"Well, Princess, it was wrong of me to hang you on the roof beam last time."

But let's keep things separate. Even if the deal falls through, we can still be on good terms. Don't look at me like that; it's creepy.

Sun Shangxiang smiled, revealing a row of small white teeth.

"Special Envoy Zhao is overthinking it. We can... settle the past matters later."

The leather rope in his hand snapped straight with a "snap".

Liu Bei sensed the tense atmosphere.

Let's quickly change the subject.

"Madam, now that everyone is here, let's discuss some important matters."

"Tomorrow morning, my wife and I will go to the palace to meet Lord Wu."

"We've already come up with an excuse: as the year draws to a close, we're going to the riverbank to pay respects to the ancestors of the Sun family, and also to go on a winter hunt to relax."

This is a perfect excuse.

The Sun family rose to power through military force, hence their martial spirit.

Winter hunting is a tradition.

Furthermore, ancestor worship is an act of filial piety, which Sun Quan absolutely could not refuse.

"The time is set for the early morning of the day after tomorrow."

"If you leave the South Gate and head west, you might encounter our own fleet."

After saying this, Liu Bei looked at Zhao Yun.

"Zilong".

"Your subordinate is here."

"The day after tomorrow morning, take my token and lead five hundred White Feather Soldiers out of the city first. Tell them you're going to set up the hunting grounds. Wait for us at the Ten Mile Pavilion outside the city."

"promise."

Zhao Yun clasped his hands in a fist salute.

"And what about my task?"

Zhao Yu found a cushion, sat down casually,

"Is all you have to do is watch the show and see what happens?"

"No, no, no."

Liu Bei looked serious.

"General Zhao, your mission is the most important."

"Tomorrow morning, you must take your 'Great Han Angels' to see Sun Quan to say goodbye."

"Make a big fuss! Make a huge scene, let everyone know that the Wei delegation is leaving."

"A feint attack? A diversionary tactic?"

"That's exactly what General Zhao said."

Liu Bei nodded.

"Once Sun Quan and Zhou Yu's attention is drawn to you, and they think your delegation has left, their vigilance will be at its lowest."

"When the time comes, I'll tell them that I want to go on the ancestral worship and winter hunt with my wife, and they definitely won't think twice."

Zhao Yu stroked his chin, thought for a moment,

"Sure, you guys have your plans, I'm too lazy to think about it."

"Those bastards, Ding Yi, have been wanting to go home for a long time. Tomorrow I'll make them cry and beg to get out."

I can use this opportunity to slip away and wait for you outside the city.

The plan sounds perfect.

Interlocking.

"Wait a minute."

Sun Shangxiang slammed the leather rope in her hand onto the table.

"What is it, Madam? Is there something wrong with it?"

Liu Bei asked cautiously.

This is a powerful figure; without her approval, this matter will fall apart sooner or later.

The plan is fine. But I have requirements regarding the personnel arrangements.

"The journey westward is fraught with danger, and it's hard to guarantee that Zhou Yu won't secretly plot against us."

I'm not confident in Liu Bei's skills; they're all just fancy moves.

"so what?"

Zhao Yu thought it was something serious.

So that's all.

"So, I want you."

"I want Special Envoy Zhao to accompany me as a bodyguard and protect me closely."

They stayed right next to my car, never leaving my side.

"That won't do. I'm the Great Angel of the Han Dynasty, not your bodyguard. Besides, I have my own mission to complete."

"This is a deal."

Sun Shangxiang's tone left no room for argument.

"I won't leave if you don't agree."

I'll stay in Jiangdong and make sure Liu Bei never gets to return to Jingzhou.

The entire room fell silent.

Zhao Yu looked at Liu Bei.

Liu Bei could only say, "I am also suffering in my heart."

Yet they had no choice but to comply.

"General Zhao!"

"The situation is critical now. For the sake of the people of Jingzhou, for (I can't make this up anymore)... Anyway, please bear with it!"

"And what the princess said is right. Your divine strength is unparalleled; with you here, we can travel with peace of mind."

What Liu Bei said...

Zhao Yu got goosebumps all over his body.

"Alright, alright, stop acting. It's just being a bodyguard, what's the big deal?"

Zhao Yu thought to himself:

Anyway, it was just escorting them for a short distance. Once we got to the riverbank and boarded the boat, I was free.

Does this crazy woman think she can eat me on the street?

"Since Special Envoy Zhao has agreed, then it's settled."

The light in Sun Shangxiang's eyes shone even brighter.

That's the satisfaction of the prey finally falling into the trap.

"Angel Zhao, see you the day after tomorrow. Don't be late, I'll have a... big gift for you."