The Three Kingdoms: General Yu She, reincarnated a hundred times.

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Upon hearing Diaochan's words and seeing her weeping, Dong Zhuo's heart melted. He quickly embraced her and comforted her gently.

"Don't cry, don't cry..."

It's all my fault, I shouldn't have doubted you...

Diao Chan threw herself into Dong Zhuo's arms, sobbing softly.

"The Grand Tutor's suspicions are completely unreasonable."

She said her adoptive father sent her to sow discord, but the Grand Tutor and General Lü were like father and son, and together they achieved great things.

How could a mere woman like me possibly sow discord among such a valiant man who aspires to rule the world?

Besides, what good would it do me to sow discord between the Grand Tutor and General Lü?

As long as the Grand Tutor is well, I will enjoy endless wealth and honor in the future, and my status will even surpass that of the emperor's concubines.

If the Grand Tutor were to get into trouble, and my adoptive father were to achieve great things, would he still bestow upon me the same honors and rewards as he would upon a princess?

"If the Grand Tutor truly suspects me of harming you, then he should betray this devoted love and execute me."

Diao Chan was already crying her eyes out, and she resolutely spoke in his arms.

"I have heard that worldly rewards are limited, but human desires are insatiable. If the Grand Tutor wants to bestow me upon Lü Bu as he bestowed upon Red Hare, in order to win him over, I will have to go against my own will and humble myself to serve him."

"I would rather die than submit!"

Seeing that Diao Chan was so determined to die because of this, Dong Zhuo was both moved and shocked. He tried his best to comfort her with gentle words and apologized repeatedly.

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After finally managing to appease Diaochan, Dong Zhuo felt even more exhausted than when he was on a military campaign. Remembering the words Lü Bu had spoken when he tried to force Diaochan into marriage, he was filled with rage!

He then strode out and saw Yu She and Li Ru waiting outside, having already drunk several cups of tea.

He then glared at the two men and sneered at them.

What you two just said makes absolutely no sense!

Dong Zhuo then recounted Diao Chan's explanation, speaking in a cold voice.

"Well? Now, do you two still want to speak up for that lustful, rebellious son?"

After hearing this explanation, Li Ru secretly realized something was wrong.

He almost immediately realized the gravity of the situation, because since Wang Yun had done this, he must have kept it a secret, and no one would know the details of how he betrothed Diaochan to Lü Bu.

Even if they persisted in insisting on the claim that Wang Yun had sown discord and summoned Wang Yun and Lü Bu for a confrontation in court, they would inevitably each stick to their own version of events, and the matter would simply end inconclusively.

In particular, Diao Chan's words completely distorted the truth and aligned with Dong Zhuo's wishes, making it clear that if she refuted him, she would be going against Dong Zhuo's will and would inevitably incur his wrath.

For example, should I tell the truth and say something like, "Grand Tutor, you are indeed old and frail, not as heroic as Lü Bu, and Diao Chan could never admire you?"

"It would be strange if such a truth were revealed not to have the opposite effect."

Li Ru wondered if he was destined to be plagued by "flattering villains".

Unexpectedly, Diao Chan was also so skilled in the art of "flattery," leaving him momentarily at a loss for how to deal with her.

Fortunately, he's not alone this time!

When it comes to the art of "flattery," he has a master by his side who can surely break Diao Chan's tricks.

then……

He then heard Yu She say, "What the Grand Tutor said is very true."

I never imagined that Fengxian, blinded by lust, would deceive even me.

It makes sense. The Grand Tutor wields immense power and influence throughout the land. Why would the teacher go to such lengths to offer Diao Chan to Fengxian instead of the Grand Tutor?

What kind of behavior is it for a son to take his father's concubine?

There is no such logic in the world!

"Grand Tutor, rest assured, when I return, I will certainly give Fengxian a good scolding and make sure he never makes such a foolish mistake again!"

Li Ru: "???"

"No, Zichuan, are you... are you really that flexible in your stance?"

Ignoring Li Ru's gaze, Yu She sneered inwardly.

"Xing Jin, you little scoundrel, what do you know?"

Diao Chan flatters the Grand Tutor, and I flatter the Grand Tutor too. We're both so good at flattery, we can't seem to find a way to counter each other!

At this moment, the Grand Tutor had clearly been bewitched by Diaochan's flattery, and his anger towards Lü Bu surged even higher, making him unable to listen to a single kind word from Lü Bu.

If you don't go along with Diao Chan's flattery and insist on proving Lü Bu's innocence, you'll only be putting up with the Grand Tutor's wrath and getting yourself involved as well.

The only way is to first go along with his wishes, then soothe his heart, and finally speak up for Lü Bu appropriately, gradually taking action.

Sure enough, upon hearing Yu She's words, Dong Zhuo's expression softened considerably, and he asked:

"This rebellious son has repeatedly mocked my beloved concubine, and now he harbors deep resentment. How should this matter be handled? I beg Zichuan to advise me."

Seeing that the time was right, Yu She tentatively spoke up.

"The best course of action is to follow Wenxian's advice and have the Grand Tutor bestow Diaochan upon Fengxian."

Regardless of the past reasons, since Fengxian is still obsessed with Diaochan, wouldn't it be wonderful to sacrifice a beauty and gain his loyalty and willingness to die for him?

Upon hearing this, Dong Zhuo waved his hands repeatedly, "No! In order to win him over, Li Su advised me to give him my beloved horse Red Hare, and I agreed."

Today, in order to win him over, you all advised me to give my beloved concubine Diaochan to him. If I agree, that would be fine too.

If he wants the position of Grand Tutor again in the future, should I agree to it just to win him over?

The rewards in this world are limited, but people's desires are insatiable. Should I grant Fengxian's every wish just to win him over?

I don't think that makes sense.

Li Ru: "..."

"This doesn't make sense, does it? Why does the Grand Tutor's statement make more sense than mine?"

Dong Zhuo's words at this moment were precisely the conclusion that Diao Chan had subtly guided him to in her earlier remarks.

Even though Li Ru was speechless, Yu She dared not suppress his sharp tongue and quickly changed his words.

"The Grand Tutor's words are truly enlightening!"

Wen You's plan is indeed flawed.

However, if a woman were to become estranged from Fengxian, wouldn't that benefit the feudal lords, causing pain to their relatives and joy to their enemies?

Since the Grand Tutor is unwilling to bestow Diaochan upon him, it would be better to bestow upon him more beauties, promote him to higher official positions, and offer him kind words of comfort.

If this is the case, then father and son will be of one mind, and there will be no more trouble of discord.

Although Dong Zhuo was furious with Lü Bu, he understood the implications and knew that if he wanted to achieve great things, he would have to rely on this rebellious son. Therefore, now was not the time to turn against him.

He then swallowed his pride and reluctantly agreed to Yu She's advice.

"Very well, this rebellious son has done a good job in capturing Wu Fu before. I originally wanted to promote him to the position of General of Andong, but it has been delayed until now because of Wen You's advice."

Now is the perfect time to reward him. I will also take some gold, silver, and precious jewels from my own household, and select dozens of beautiful women from Chang'an City to bestow upon him all at once.”

Upon hearing Dong Zhuo's generous reward, not only Yu She, but even Li Ru did not find anything amiss.

The best course of action would have been for Dong Zhuo to give Diao Chan to Lü Bu, but if Dong Zhuo was truly unwilling to part with her, the two men, being his subjects, could not be forced to comply and had to settle for a less desirable option.

Moreover, for Lü Bu, regardless of the truth, he should be content with the reward of a promotion and high rank, having only met Diao Chan once.

Therefore, both of them bowed with their hands clasped, saying, "Grand Tutor is wise!"

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Yu She resigned from Dong Zhuo's post and returned to Lü Bu's residence to deliver the good news that he was about to be promoted.

Lu Bu had been waiting at home for a long time and was already very restless. When he heard that Yu She had returned, he hurriedly went out to greet him and asked him what was wrong.

"Zichuan, how is it?"

What did my godfather say? Would he bestow Diao Chan upon me?

Yu She then beamed with joy and smiled at him.

"Fengxian, rest assured, since I have sought justice for you, how could I fail?"

I went to the Dong residence to speak up for you, and my rebuttal left the Grand Tutor speechless.

The Grand Tutor was indeed filled with remorse and regret. He has now agreed to promote you to General of the East, and will also bestow upon you dozens of beauties and numerous treasures as compensation.

Lü Bu: "???"

"Although I'm happy to have been promoted, isn't something wrong?"

Where is my Diao Chan?

"Weren't you going to help me get justice and get Diao Chan back?"

In an instant, looking at Yu She before him, Lü Bu felt a vague unease in his heart, and he suddenly thought of something.

"Zichuan has his own Red Hare, halberd, and purple-gold hair-binding crown, that's for sure."

But just as Red Hare is a steed that can travel a thousand miles a day, the halberd is a weapon that can cut through iron like mud, and the purple-gold crown that binds the hair is a hat that increases one's majesty.

Zichuan also has its specific function: to help oneself get promoted and receive higher ranks!

Now, Zichuan has clearly played its due role.

I used Zichuan myself!

Zichuan successfully played his role!

I got promoted!

Lü Bu: "..."

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