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

Zhao Yu kicked Ding Yi in the butt.

"Don't stop or look back on the road. If you encounter pursuers from Eastern Wu, throw Jiang Gan down to take their blows."

Jiang Gan: "??"

The team set off.

Ding Yi leaned against the car window.

"Take care, brother! I'll be waiting for you in Xudu!"

Zhao Yu stood by the roadside.

Watching the procession recede into the distance, until it disappeared into the distance.

The world is peaceful now.

This is five li outside the city.

We were still a bit far from the agreed-upon Shili Pavilion.

Let's just stroll over there at a leisurely pace.

……

As for the Wu Hou Mansion.

This must be the most comfortable noon ever.

Without Zhao Yu to disgust people, and without Ding Yi, that crybaby, trying to scam people everywhere...

Sun Quan felt that the sky had become a bit bluer.

He lay on the couch, letting a maid massage his temples.

Holding a cup of warm rice wine in his hand,

He exhaled a long breath of stale air.

"Gongjin".

"Your subject is here."

Zhou Yu had already returned from the north gate and was sitting below, holding a military treatise in his hand.

But it didn't turn around for a long time.

Clearly, Zhou Yu had truly relaxed.

"Tell me, what exactly is the purpose of Cao Cao sending Zhao Yu here from the north?"

Sun Quan squinted and asked,

"Is this all just to disgust us? And incidentally, to attend Liu Bei's wedding?"

Zhou Yu put down his military treatise.

I rubbed my eyes.

"My lord, make the false appear real, and the real appear false."

Zhao Yu is a man who acts eccentrically and without any rhyme or reason.

He came in with great fanfare and left in the same way, taking away a bunch of local specialties and leaving behind a mess.

To be honest, he didn't notice either.

"Perhaps... Cao Cao wanted to use this to show his power in Jiangdong, to demonstrate that even without sending troops, he could keep Jiangdong from having peace."

"Hmph, what a shameless act!"

Sun Quan snorted coldly.

"But it's good that they're gone. Now, all that's left is Liu Bei."

Sun Quan's relationship with Liu Bei is also complicated. Originally, he only planned to use the name of his younger sister to lure Liu Bei into detention.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Yu's presence directly led to this marriage.

"What's that old guy been up to lately?"

"Addicted to the pleasures of love, unable to extricate oneself."

"The scout said that before Zhao Yu left, he went to find Zhao Yu and together they went to the courtyard of Princess Sun, and it seems they talked about something."

"Hmm? Is that so? Maybe Zhao Yu is leaving and wants to put an end to his little sister's hopes."

Sun Quan disagreed.

"Ignore him, it's fine. Once Zhao Yu is gone, no matter how powerful Liu Bei is, can he possibly defeat the ministers of Jiangdong?"

Just then, a guard came to report from outside the door.

"My lord! Liu Bei and his wife have come to see you!"

Sun Quan and Zhou Yu exchanged a glance.

They both saw the smile in each other's eyes.

Speak of the devil and he appears.

This Liu Bei,

They came to make their presence known, afraid that Zhao Yu would leave.

"Let them in."

"Zhongmou." "Brother."

"What brings you here, Imperial Uncle?"

Sun Quan laughed heartily.

"We're all family, please sit down."

Liu Bei sat down on the cushion with a simple, honest smile on his face.

"Well, I came here today because I have a favor to ask."

"Oh? Please speak, Imperial Uncle."

Liu Bei glanced at Sun Shangxiang beside him, wanting to encourage her.

Sun Shangxiang glared at him:

"What are you looking at? Don't you have a mouth? You're like a silent gourd, your wife has to speak for you!"

Sun Quan raised an eyebrow, thinking, "Liu Bei's status in the family isn't high."

"Little sister, how dare you speak to your royal uncle like that?"

Sun Shangxiang crossed her arms over her chest:

"Second brother, don't blame him. He's just a coward."

Here's the thing: the Lunar New Year is just around the corner, and New Year's Day is almost here.

I was thinking of taking Xuande to the riverbank to pay respects to our ancestors, and then we could go winter hunting in the South Mountain area to relax.

"Ancestor worship? Winter hunting?"

Liu Bei quickly replied,

"Yes, Lord Wu."

Although Bei was a guest in Jiangdong, now that he was married, he was practically a son-in-law of the Sun family.

According to custom, one should go to pay respects to one's ancestors at the end of the year.

Firstly, to fulfill my filial duty; secondly... I also wish to pray to my ancestors for blessings so that I may have a son soon.

Speaking of "having a son early",

Sun Shangxiang deliberately turned her face to the side and glared at Liu Bei.

Sun Quan was an experienced man.

It seems that the Imperial Uncle is getting old and is losing his strength.

He forced a smile up his lips, clearly very satisfied with the reason.

"In addition, Shangxiang said... she felt cooped up in the mansion all day and wanted to go winter hunting by the river."

Although Liu Bei was not good at riding or archery, he wanted to join in the fun just to make the lady smile.

This makes more sense.

No one could find fault with it.

Sun Shangxiang saw that Sun Quan only nodded and did not speak:

"Second brother, just tell me if it's true or not! If it's not, I'll tear down that rockery in the back garden!"

Sun Quan felt a headache coming on.

He turned to look at Zhou Yu, his eyes asking: Is there a trap in this?

Zhou Yu's vigilance has now dropped to its lowest level.

Zhao Yu is gone, what's there to be afraid of?

He nodded, indicating that it was alright.

Sun Quan understood immediately.

"What important matter was it for me at the time? It was ancestor worship, which is filial piety; it was winter hunting, which is a refined hobby. Granted!"

"Thank you, Second Brother!"

"but……"

Sun Quan changed the subject,

"The area outside the city is quite desolate. Although Zhao Yu has left recently, there might still be some petty thieves around. Let Chen Wu lead five hundred elite soldiers to escort you."

"don't want!"

How can they proceed if Chen Wu follows them?

Sun Shangxiang refused outright.

"Why bring so many people? With such a large entourage, is it a hunting trip or a public parade?"

"The rabbits have all been scared away! I'll just bring my own female bodyguards, plus my husband's entourage."

Second brother, if you don't trust the sword in my hand, shall we have a spar?

Sun Quan's lips twitched.

If he were to practice with her, would he, as her older brother, actually resort to violence?

Let's see what Liu Bei thinks.

"It's entirely up to you, Madam. It's entirely up to you, Madam."

this moment,

Sun Quan could finally rest easy.

What kind of waves can a man who is completely controlled by a woman make?

"Fine, fine, whatever."

Sun Quan waved his hand, looking helpless.

"Just don't go too wild and remember to come home for dinner tonight."

"Okay! Second brother is the best!"

Sun Shangxiang pulled Liu Bei away.

Liu Bei was pulled so hard he staggered.

He even turned back to bow to Sun Quan:

"Thank you, Zhongmou. Thank you, Zhongmou."

Watching the two figures walk away,

Sun Quan raised his wine cup.

He took another sip.

"Is this royal uncle truly...lacking in ambition?"

Zhou Yu also chuckled to himself:

"Perhaps this is what it means for a hero to grow old."