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

"It's not necessarily a matter of getting married."

Jia Xu grinned wickedly.

"Let him be the commander of the inner palace guards first."

"Let the second young lady (Cao Jie) temper his temper."

"You know the Second Miss's temper."

"Clever and mischievous, yet devoted to the Han Dynasty."

"Perfect, let her test Zhao Yu."

"If Zhao Yu can win over the beauty, then this knife will belong to Cao forever."

Cao Cao pondered for a moment.

The more I think about it, the more it makes sense.

It is highly feasible.

"wonderful!"

"That's what we'll do!"

"Throw him into a group of women!"

"I refuse to believe he can still pull that 'rank overpower' nonsense!"

"In the backyard, my daughter is the highest-ranking official!"

……

Zhao Yu's residence.

Zhao Yu was lying on a recliner in the yard watching two beautiful women sweep the floor and wipe the tables and chairs.

The system report has arrived.

System Log:

The court incident has been resolved.

[Reputation value changes:]

[Han Dynasty faction: Worship (the savior).]

[Cao Cao's camp: Doubts (uncontrollable factors).]

Overall assessment: Playing with fire.

Zhao Yu pursed his lips.

"Playing with fire?"

"I was just carrying out official duties."

"It's just a jade pendant, is it really that big of a deal?"

I was just thinking about it.

The butler rushed in.

panting.

He was holding a new transfer order in his hand.

"Master!"

"happy event!"

"Great news!"

"Did you get a raise?"

The butler shook his head.

"A fantastic job, even better than a pay raise!"

"The Prime Minister has given an order."

"You are relieved of your post as General of the Tiger Guard."

"Reassigned—Commander of the Inner Guards of the Prime Minister's Residence!"

Zhao Yu was taken aback.

The inner quarters?

backyard?

Security captain?

"I'm not going."

Everyone knows Boss Cao's hobbies: a bunch of married women. What's the point of going there?

"That's a place for women."

"I must protect the Prime Minister."

The housekeeper grew anxious.

"Master!"

"This is the Prime Minister's trust! Who lives in the inner quarters?"

"Those are the Prime Minister's wives and several young ladies!"

"Those are the Prime Minister's most prized possessions; others can't even go there if they want to!"

"fart."

Analyze the transfer order.

[Original position: Bodyguard (high-risk, high-intensity, occasionally involving political alignment).]

[New Position: Residential Security Guard (Low Risk? Low Intensity? Closed Environment)]

Job duties: Patrol, fire prevention, theft prevention, and protection against sexual harassment.

[Target audience: Cao Cao's family.]

Zhao Yu stroked his chin.

It seems so.

Is this a good place to slack off?

There was no emperor.

There was no killer.

There's no need to attend court and listen to those old men arguing.

I just stroll around the yard every day, look at the flowers, and feed the fish.

Isn't this what retirement life after sixty is like?

Did I avoid taking decades of detours?

"I take back those two words, fine!"

"When will you start work?"

"immediately!"

The butler was overjoyed.

"Master, please follow me."

"There are many rules in the inner quarters; let me tell you about them on the way."

……

Prime Minister's House.

backyard.

Pavilions, terraces, rockeries, and flowing water.

Fragrant flowers and singing birds, an elegant name.

The air was filled with the scent of cosmetics.

Zhao Yu was wearing a long robe.

I didn't bring a long sword.

He only had a short dagger hanging from his waist (according to the rules of the inner quarters, long weapons are considered unlucky).

He led a squad of soldiers and began his first patrol.

[Environmental Scan:]

Threat Level: 0.

Noise level: Low.

Air quality: Excellent.

Suitable for: Retirement.

Wonderful.

Zhao Yu was very satisfied.

This place is nice.

Quiet.

Walking.

A burst of laughter came from ahead.

in the garden.

Several maids are playing shuttlecock.

They saw Zhao Yu's squad of soldiers approaching.

Startled.

They all stopped what they were doing and bowed their heads in respect.

But I couldn't help but steal glances.

after all,

Zhao Yu is young, only in his early twenties.

Still the heroes of Red Cliff, they fought Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei.

In this backyard where women outnumber men, they are practically rare animals.

Zhao Yu kept his eyes straight ahead.

[System blocking: Invalid visual information.]

[Judgment: Not a hostile creature.]

[Command: Passed.]

"No need for formalities, we're colleagues from now on, please continue."

He led his men straight through the garden.

We arrived at an exquisite courtyard.

It is named "Seishuin".

This is the residence of the second young lady, Cao Jie.

The housekeeper reminded,

"General, this second young lady has a terrible temper, and she is Empress Fu's sworn sister, with her heart set on the Han Dynasty."

"You should be more tolerant of me usually."

Zhao Yu nodded.

"As long as you don't set fires."

"Let her do as she pleases."

As they were talking.

The courtyard gate opened.

A young girl dressed in a bright green silk dress came out.

Eighteen or nineteen years old.

His eyes were bright and lively, revealing a hint of arrogance.

Two maids followed behind him.

Cao Jie.

Cao Cao's most beloved daughter.

It was also inside the Prime Minister's residence.

She was one of the two extraordinary women who dared to talk back to Cao Cao. (The other was Lady Bian.)

Cao Jie was preparing to leave.

They ran into Zhao Yu head-on.

She stopped in her tracks.

He looked the new "security captain" up and down.

Is this Zhao Yu?

That strange man who bewitched my father and then helped the emperor retrieve his jade pendant in the imperial court?

He looks...

It's quite tidy, though.

His eyes are too wooden.

Like an idiot.

Cao Jie's lips curled up in a smile.

The father threw this person into the backyard, probably so that he could keep an eye on him or win him over.

Humph.

I'd like to see that.

Just how hard is this "knife"?

"Feed".

Cao Jie spoke, his voice clear and crisp.

"You're the new commander?"

"What's your name?"

Zhao Yu stopped.

Looking at the girl in front of him.

[System Scan: Cao Jie.]

[Identity: Cao Cao's second daughter.]

[Attributes: Tsundere, rebellious.]

Danger Level: Low (Physical) / High (Psychological)

Zhao Yu clasped his hands in a fist salute.

"Zhao Yu".

"Zhao Yu? What's his courtesy name?"

"And I've seen you."

"Why don't you bow?"

Zhao Yu stood ramrod straight.

Goodness, it's really aggressive.

"I'm on patrol, so it's inconvenient for me to bow."

"Moreover, I am an official appointed by the imperial court."

"The second young lady holds no official position or rank."

According to the laws of the Han Dynasty, "officials do not bow to the people."

Cao Jie was stunned, and the maid behind him was also dumbfounded.

Is it...that hard?

In the Prime Minister's residence, is he explaining the laws of the Han Dynasty to the Second Miss?

Cao Jieqi smiled.

"it is good."

"What a fine example of officials not bowing to the people."

"Then you are now my bodyguard."

"I'm going out."

"You, prepare the car for me."

Zhao Yu glanced at the sky.

It's getting dark.

He glanced again at the "Security Manual for the Inner Quarters" in his hand (a silk book that the butler had just given him).

"no."

Zhao Yu refused.

In short.

Why?

Cao Jie stared wide-eyed.

Zhao Yu unfolded the manual and pointed to the third item.

Read:

"The Prime Minister has given an order."

"Unmarried women are not allowed to leave the residence after 3 PM without authorization."

Zhao Yu closed the manual.

Looking at Cao Jie.

He had a very businesslike attitude.

"It is now the hour of You (5-7 PM)."

"You're past your time limit, go back now."

Cao Jie: "Oh dear!!"

She's grown up like this.

Except for his father.

No one has ever dared to speak to her like that.

He not only rejected her.

They even tried to use that old man's rules to pressure her!

"you!"

Cao Jie pointed at Zhao Yu's nose.

"I must go see Empress Fu!"

"This is a big deal!"

"Can you afford to waste your time?"

Zhao Yu shook his head.

"I cannot bear the responsibility, therefore I will not bear it."

"Unless you have the Prime Minister's written order or the Empress's decree."

"Otherwise, not a chance."

"If you are unwilling, I don't mind enforcing the family rules for the Prime Minister."