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

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Lu Bu frowned and said, "We actually have to apologize to him and go back to serving this old scoundrel?"

Seeing that Lü Bu's anger had not subsided, Wang Yun worried that Lü Bu's impetuousness might ruin everything, so he earnestly advised him against it.

"Fengxian, please bear with this for a few days and wait until this traitor is eliminated. Then, whether it is Diaochan or Zichuan, they will both be yours."

From now on, we will work together to restore the Han Dynasty and protect the country. With this great achievement of eliminating the traitor Dong Zhuo, why should we worry that the Emperor will not reward us with high-ranking official positions and generous titles?

Lü Bu then nodded and followed his plan.

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On the other side, Dong Zhuo immediately placed Diao Chan on a bed and urged the physician to treat her. After a flurry of activity, Diao Chan slowly woke up.

Her face was pale, and she collapsed weakly into Dong Zhuo's arms, sobbing softly.

"This must be a scheme by Yu She and Li Ru!"

They believe that I am like Daji or Bao Si, and fear that I will bewitch the Grand Tutor and bring disaster to the country and the people. They also have a close relationship with Bu, so they devised this plan to remove me from the Grand Tutor's side and enable the Grand Tutor to enjoy a wise and prosperous reign for thousands of years.

Although I am currently favored by the Grand Tutor, I fear it will not last long and I will surely be harmed by them. If that is the case, why bother saving me?

"I beg for a swift death, so that the Grand Tutor may achieve his eternal reign, and I may also escape the stigma of being a femme fatale."

Upon hearing this, Dong Zhuo's eyes also reddened. "How can I bear to abandon you?"

If Diao Chan were to say at this moment that Yu She, Li Ru, and others were all going to harm him, Dong Zhuo would definitely not believe it!

However, if they wanted to bestow Diaochan upon Lü Bu or eliminate Diaochan directly in order to achieve their own great cause and for Dong Zhuo's own good, Dong Zhuo would have no choice but to believe them.

After all, ever since he got Diaochan, he and she were like lovers, and Li Ru had advised him several times that the Grand Tutor was no longer attending court. How could Dong Zhuo not have noticed this?

If this continues, with daily indulgence in sensual pleasures at the expense of national affairs, it will indeed fulfill Yu She's question: "Does the Grand Tutor lack ambition?"

However, no one is perfect; knowing the principles is one thing, but being able to put them into practice is another.

Asking him to give up Diao Chan, act as Yu She and Li Ru hoped, demand of himself the standards of a sage, bestow Diao Chan upon Lü Bu, and be wise and virtuous for all time—that would truly be asking too much of him.

In Dong Zhuo's mind, he had worked hard for most of his life and had become a powerful figure in the court in his old age. Shouldn't he be allowed to enjoy himself?

"If I go and enjoy myself with Diao Chan for a few months, and then come back to govern the country seriously, will the world really fall apart?"

Thinking of this, and then considering the final results of the investigation into the series of events today, first Yu She, under the pretense of entrusting Lü Bu with delivering a fox, sent Lü Bu into the back garden; then Dong Bai stopped him and helped Lü Bu cover up his tracks; finally, Li Ru took the opportunity to kill Diao Chan!

It can be said that everyone around him was involved, and even Dong Zhuo couldn't help but be alarmed.

Unfortunately, these people were all his close confidants and relatives, and they were not there to harm him, but simply wanted to break him up with Diao Chan!

Dong Zhuo: "..."

Yet Dong Zhuo couldn't kill him, nor could he truly hate him. This is why, even in his fury today, he only confined Li Ru for thirty days.

Thinking of this, Dong Zhuo sighed and said to Diao Chan:

"Tomorrow I will go with you back to Meiwu, to share happiness, to stay together forever, and to have no more worries."

Diao Chan then wiped away her tears and bowed in gratitude.

As the two were talking, a messenger announced, "Wang Yun and Lü Bu request an audience with the Grand Tutor!"

"Lü Bu?"

Dong Zhuo's anger surged again. "This rebellious son dares to come again?"

Upon hearing that her adoptive father, Wang Yun, had brought Lü Bu along, Diao Chan, who was on the bed, knew that the great undertaking was about to succeed. At this moment, she had to win back Dong Zhuo's trust in Lü Bu, so she softened her tone and spoke.

"General Lü... although he is despicable, he is, after all, the Grand Tutor's right-hand man. If I cause the Grand Tutor to become estranged from him and his son, it will be my fault. If Li Ru's words come true and I become the femme fatale who ruins the Grand Tutor's great cause, I will be able to atone for my sins even if I die ten thousand times."

Since the Grand Tutor is going to take me to Meiwu anyway, I'll just never see him again.

My adoptive father has come with him now, presumably on other important business. I hope the Grand Tutor will not let my presence delay matters of state.

"You... sigh!"

How could Dong Zhuo not be moved by her words?

"Fengxian treated you like this, yet you are still willing to speak up for him for the sake of my great cause."

No woman of wisdom and virtue in ancient times could be more virtuous than this.

Wenyou and the others just don't understand you. Once we work together to govern the country well, they will be able to accept you.

"If I ever achieve great things in the future, I will make you my Imperial Concubine!"

Diao Chan then feigned joy!

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Not long after, Dong Zhuo entered the main hall to see Wang Yun and Lü Bu. He saw Lü Bu coming with his upper body bare and carrying a bundle of thorns on his back.

Lu Bu and Wang Yun had already discussed their words, and when they saw Dong Zhuo approaching, they immediately bowed down.

"Godfather above!"

These past few days, my child has been blinded by lust and acted as if possessed by a demon, committing these heinous acts, which deserve to die a thousand deaths.

Fortunately, Wang Situ enlightened me, and today I have come to my senses with remorse. I feel I have failed my adoptive father's kindness, and regret is beyond measure.

Wang Yun also bowed and said, "Grand Tutor, please forgive me. I have also made mistakes in this matter."

I was drunk that day and shouldn't have lied to Fengxian, promising to marry my daughter off, only to go back on my word afterwards.

Who would have thought that Fengxian would take falsehoods as truth, which led to so many misunderstandings.

If the Grand Tutor and his son, Fengxian, become estranged because of this, then it is truly my fault.

Today I have spoken frankly with Fengxian, and that is why I have come with him to the Grand Tutor to apologize. If we can help the Grand Tutor and Fengxian reconcile and restore their good relations, then we will be able to achieve our goal.

Wang willingly accepted punishment, even unto death!

"What are you saying, Situ?"

That night, Mr. Lü was drunk and lustful, and he forced himself on you, leaving you with no choice..."

"Fengxian, you must not say such things."

If Wang hadn't been untrustworthy and gone back on his word, things wouldn't have escalated to this point.

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Dong Zhuo: "???"

Dong Zhuo had come in a rage, intending to punish them, but he was stunned to see the two men vying to apologize and take the blame upon themselves.

"It seems like all the previous misunderstandings have been cleared up all at once?"

Fengxian has repented, and Wang Yun has also realized his mistake, so... what can I do?

One was his adopted son, and the top general under his command.

One is Diao Chan's adoptive father, and they also rely on him to govern the country.

Dong Zhuo had no choice but to forgive them.

"Good! I am greatly comforted that the prophet has shown me that I can correct my mistakes."

Zishi was able to take the initiative to mediate and make peace between me and Fengxian, which made me realize that the previous misunderstanding was not intentional.

"Excellent! Now that the three of us have cleared up the misunderstanding, we should hold a feast to celebrate!"

From that day on, Wang Yun diligently managed state affairs, Lü Bu conscientiously protected Dong Zhuo, Yu She lingered between attending banquets and studying, and Dong Zhuo indulged in the beauty of Diao Chan in Mei Wu.

Apart from Li Ru, who was still under house arrest, Chang'an seemed to have returned to peace, and everyone reconciled, just like before.

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That night, a momentous event was about to take place.

Bu Naimi asked Yun, "The old thief is hiding in Mei Wu, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and is heavily armed. How can we take him down?"

Yun replied, "Zichuan's wedding day is just around the corner. Zhuo will surely bring Dong Bai back to the Dong residence for the wedding ceremony. It's the perfect opportunity to eliminate the traitor in one fell swoop!"

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