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

The entrance to the inner courtyard.

Guard post.

Zhao Yu sat on the folding chair.

He was holding a small knife in his hand.

He is whittling wood.

He wanted to carve a sign for himself that read "No Noisy Talking".

Hang it on the door.

The system radar lit up.

[A living being has been detected approaching.]

[Target: Cao Jie.]

[Items to bring: Heat source (liquid).]

[Hazard Level: Medium (Regarding the digestive system)]

Zhao Yu stopped stabbing.

look up.

"Knock knock knock".

There was a knock on the door, and the person was quite polite.

People are indeed most patient when they are doing bad things.

"Who?"

"General Zhao~"

A sickeningly sweet voice came from outside the door.

"It's me, Miss Cao."

Zhao Yu walked over and opened the door.

Outside the door, Cao Jie was carrying a tray.

"Still busy?"

"Thanks for your hard work."

Zhao Yu looked at Cao Jie without saying a word.

Cao Jie picked up the bowl of soup.

Steaming hot.

"What happened yesterday was my fault for being ignorant."

"After thinking about it, I realized the commander is right."

"Without rules, nothing can be accomplished."

"No, that's right."

Cao Jie handed the bowl over.

"I made this chicken soup myself as an apology to the commander."

Drink it while it's hot.

Judging from its appearance, this soup looks quite good; it's very oily and the meat is very tender.

But it is not important.

[System scan: Food.]

[Ingredients: Water, chicken, salt, ginger...]

[Abnormal Additive: Croton seeds (half a pound).]

[Toxicity assessment: While not fatal, this dose can cause severe dehydration.]

Recommendation: Destroy.

That girl is ruthless.

Half a pound of croton seeds.

Is this woman trying to murder a high-ranking official of the imperial court?

Is this what she calls "offering warmth"?

This is clearly a funeral procession.

Zhao Yu did not answer.

Cao Jie wasn't annoyed. He scooped up a spoonful and handed it to Zhao Yu.

Full of anticipation:

"General Zhao, this is a token of my appreciation."

"You wouldn't... be too scared to drink it, would you?"

"Or are you afraid I'll poison it?"

Zhao Yu looked at Cao Jie's face, which was clearly saying, "Drink up, drink up, drink yourself to death."

"Did the Second Miss make this herself?"

certainly!"

Cao Jie straightened his chest.

"My culinary skills are unparalleled!"

"Okay, okay!"

Zhao Yu took the spoon from Cao Jie, picked up the bowl,

Under Cao Jie's excited gaze, he slowly brought it to his lips.

Then... it stopped.

"However, Second Miss."

Zhao Yu put down the bowl, looking troubled.

"There are regulations in the military,"

"The commander-in-chief offers food; you must taste it."

"Although I know that the second young lady is kind-hearted and would never harm me."

But rules are rules.

Zhao Yu picked up another empty bowl,

Half of it was poured out.

It was pushed in front of Cao Jie.

Clear eyes

"Come here, Second Miss,"

"This 'chicken soup' should naturally be shared by you and me to show sincerity."

"If the Second Miss doesn't drink, then she's disrespecting me, the Marquis of Guannei."

"That means you're not sincere."

"Then I would never dare to drink it."

Cao Jie took the bowl.

froze.

I was so angry.

Why is this wood so difficult to work with?

Is she unyielding to both soft and hard approaches?

How could she drink it? That would just lead to mutual destruction.

Thank goodness.

Footsteps could be heard.

A young man, followed by several advisors.

They're walking this way.

The second son, Cao Pi.

Cao Pi is quite worried lately.

Cao Zhi, the younger brother, was talented, and his father liked him.

What does he have?

He needs military power and strong allies.

Zhao Yu is the strong ally he most wants to win over right now.

Didn't he accept the beautiful woman he sent earlier?

This means there's potential.

I heard that Zhao Yu has been transferred to the inner quarters.

Cao Pi was overjoyed.

This is an opportunity.

Under the guise of paying respects, he came to Zhao Yu's place to make his presence known.

"General Zhao!"

Cao Pi greeted him from afar.

His smile was warm and friendly.

"Are you on duty?"

"Thank you for your hard work."

Zhao Yu turned around and saw Cao Pi.

My eyes lit up; my savior had arrived.

This isn't my fault. If you have any questions, go talk to your dear sister.

"Second Young Master."

"It's not hard work."

"It's my duty to guard the Prime Minister's house."

Cao Pi approached and saw Cao Jie standing to the side.

"Jie'er?"

"What are you doing here?"

"What are you holding?"

Cao Jie panicked.

Hand trembled.

The soup almost spilled.

"Second...Second Brother."

"No...it's nothing."

"I accidentally..."

Before she could even finish making up an excuse...

Zhao Yu answered first.

"Young Master Pi."

Zhao Yu was deeply moved.

Pointing to the bowl of soup.

"Second Miss is such a good younger sister."

"She heard that the second young master has been working day and night lately and is physically exhausted."

"I went to the kitchen specifically to personally stew this chicken soup."

"I waited here for half an hour."

"Just to help you recover."

"Is that so?" Cao Pi looked suspicious. He still vividly remembered the scene of his sister cooking last time.

Cao Jie opened his mouth, wanting to explain, but dared not.

Although Cao Pi and this younger sister.

The relationship is so-so.

In addition, Cao Jie was aloof and sided with the Han, so he rarely spoke more than three sentences to anyone.

did not expect.

My sister actually has feelings for me, her second brother?

Not only does he personally stew soup.

Are you still waiting for me here?

"Jie'er..."

Cao Pi's voice trembled; he was truly moved.

"Really?"

"Is this for my second brother?"

Cao Jie's mouth dropped open.

Looking at Zhao Yu.

His eyes were filled with terror.

"No...no..."

That was laxatives for Zhao Yu!

If Cao Pi were to drink this...

Zhao Yu interrupted her.

"The second young lady is shy."

"Young Master Pi."

"Girls are shy, she's embarrassed to say it."

"She was just telling me that my second brother works hard and that she wants him to take better care of himself."

"Drink this soup while it's hot."

"If it gets cold, it will disappoint the Second Miss's kind intentions."

Zhao Yu took the bowl directly from Cao Jie's hand.

It was stuffed into Cao Pi's hands.

Cao Pi held the bowl.

I smelled it.

"fragrant!"

"It smells so good!"

"This is the taste of family love!"

Cao Jie was so anxious he wanted to stomp his feet.

"Second Brother!"

"Don't drink it! That soup...that soup..."

"What's wrong?"

Cao Pi looked at her.

"Is it cold?"

"fine."

"Second brother's heart is warm, no..."

Cao Jie wanted to say it was poisonous.

But if I had said it...

The charges would be even more serious.

If her father finds out, he will definitely punish her by confining her to her quarters.

Just as she was hesitating.

Cao Pi was deeply moved.

Look up,

"Gulp gulp".

in one breath.

done.

"ha--"

Cao Pi wiped his mouth.

"Delicious!"

"Jie'er's cooking is really good! It has a slightly bitter taste (like croton oil)."

"But good medicine tastes bitter!"

"Second brother has remembered!"

Cao Jie covered his face.

It's over,

It's all over.

Zhao Yu stood to the side.

applaud.

"It's truly deeply moving."

"The Prime Minister would be very pleased if he knew."

Cao Pi patted Zhao Yu on the shoulder.

"General Zhao."

Thank you.

"If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have known that Jie'er is so sensible."

"I'll treat you to drinks another day!"

After speaking, Cao Pi's face was flushed.

He went inside to pay his respects.

But little did he know how long this rosy complexion could last.