The environment in the prison was dark and humid, but there was a window that had a faint light.
Sima Yi curled up in the corner, and he felt that the mastermind behind this matter might be Xi Yu.
Because Xi Yu hated him to the core, Zhao Zilong has now returned to Xi Yu's side, and all their plans have been ruined.
Sima Yi set ambitions when he was young, and he had to make a difference.
He felt that his wisdom was quite great, but he had always failed in doing things recently.
He kept thinking in the dungeon, and he thought all this was related to Xi Yu.
Sometimes he thought that Xi Yu didn't seem to be a person in this world, and his thoughts were too advanced.
If Xi Yu hadn't been alive, he would probably not be so embarrassed. Xi Yu must be one of his nemesis.
In the study of Sima Mansion, Sima Shi paced anxiously.
His father Sima Yi was imprisoned by Cao Pi, and he had to find a way to rescue him.
Sima Shi decided to discuss with his younger brother Sima Zhao. Although Sima Zhao was still young, he was smart and witty and might be able to provide some help.
Sima Zhao sat in the pavilion in the garden, looking at the lake and pondering.
Sima found him and explained the situation to him.
"Brother, come back to the room quickly. I have something to discuss with you."
"Brother, are you doing something?"
Sima Zhao nodded and soon returned to the room with Sima Yi.
Sima Shi looked heavy, and the two sat down in a quiet corner.
Sima Shi's face was gloomy, and his eyes revealed worries and anxiety.
He spoke in a low tone and said, "Brother, I have a very important thing to tell you. My father...he was locked in jail by Cao Pi."
Sima Zhao's face was filled with shock and worry. He widened his eyes and asked with a trembling voice: "What's going on? Why did my father be locked up?"
Sima Master sighed and told Sima Zhao in detail what happened.
He tells the story of the conflict between his father and Cao Pi, as well as the accusations and detention of Sima Yi by Cao Pi.
Of course, the cause of this incident was that the girl named Du Yujie was Sima Yi's illegitimate daughter.
After hearing this, Sima Zhao frowned and fell into deep thought.
He never expected this to happen.
After a while, he slowly spoke: "Brother, we must find a way to rescue our father."
Sima nodded and agreed: "Of course, but this is not an easy task. We need to plan carefully. Cao Pi is cruel and ruthless. We cannot act rashly, so as not to fall into greater danger."
After pondering for a moment, a trace of determination flashed in Sima Zhao's eyes and said, "I have an idea. We can bribe some officials to obtain more information and support."
A trace of praise flashed in Sima Shi's eyes, and he said, "Good idea, but we still need more planning and preparation. We must act carefully and not let Cao Pi notice our actions."
The two brothers began to discuss the details in detail.
They knew the risks of this operation, but for the sake of their father, they were willing to take a chance.
On this day, Cao Pi held an important meeting in the main hall.
The atmosphere in the hall was tense, and many ministers gathered together, and their eyes were focused on Cao Pi.
After the meeting began, some ministers stood up one after another and pleaded with Cao Pi, hoping to let Sima Yi go. They spoke sincerely and in a slight tone, trying to convince Cao Pi to change his mind.
"Sima Yi is an important official around Cao Gong, so he cannot be imprisoned in prison at will."
"Yes, if this is the case, it will make everyone in the world feel disappointed."
Cao Pi's face gradually became gloomy. He slapped the table angrily and shouted loudly: "You dare to plead for Sima Yi! Don't you know that this is a death sentence?"
The ministers lowered their heads and did not dare to look at Cao Pi's gaze.
They knew very well that Cao Pi's anger was not unreasonable. This matter had been leaked, and Cao Pi must have guessed the situation.
Cao Pi looked at everyone with a sharp look, and he had already made a conclusion in his heart.
He knew very well that these people had been bribed by pleading for Sima Yi.
"You shameless people! For the sake of money, they dared to go against my wishes!" Cao Pi's voice was full of anger and disappointment.
At this time, a loyal subordinate stood up and said righteously: "Duke Cao, we are not pleading for money. Although Sima Yi is guilty, he has made contributions. I beg Cao to think twice and give him a chance to reform himself."
"If anyone is pleading for mercy, he will be imprisoned." Cao Pi immediately became angry, and his eyes were filled with anger.
When Cao Pi heard the ministers' reports, his face suddenly became gloomy. He slapped the table hard, shaking the teacup on the table slightly trembling.
"Damn it!" Cao Pi said gritting his teeth, "Sima Yi, so many people plead for him!"
Anger flashed in his eyes, as if he was about to ignite the entire room.
Everyone did not dare to look directly at Cao Pi's gaze, and they all lowered their heads, not daring to speak.
Cao Pi stood up and paced back and forth in the room. His steps were filled with anger, and every step seemed to be about to break something.
He stopped, stared at everyone, and said in a low and majestic voice: "Who dares to mention a word, be careful of your head!"
The subordinates were trembling and quickly knelt down to apologize, indicating that they would no longer plead.
In short, no matter what, Cao Pi would not let Sima Yi go.
A soldier from the Cao family rushed to Sima's mansion, and walked straight towards Sima Shi's study without caring about sweating.
This soldier has been bribed by Sima Shi.
"Sima Grand Master!" The soldier saluted respectfully.
Sima Shi raised his head and looked at the soldiers' anxious expression, and he had already guessed a little in his heart.
"What happened?" But Sima asked.
The soldier took a deep breath and reported to Sima Shi in detail the entire process of attending the meeting in the palace.
"Duke Cao firmly disagrees. He said that no matter who pleads with him, his decision cannot be changed." The soldier reposted Cao Pi's original words.
Sima Shi's face gradually became solemn. He pondered for a moment and asked, "How is the reaction of the others?"
"Some people agreed with Cao Gong's decision, but some people pleaded for Mr. Sima." The soldier replied.
Sima Shi stood up and paced back and forth in the study.
He knew the seriousness of this matter. If Cao Pi insisted on his own, his father Sima Yi would probably be in danger.
"You retreat first, I will find a way." Sima Shi waved his hand and asked the soldiers to leave.
After the soldiers left, Sima Shi fell into deep thought.
He knew that he had to come up with a solution as soon as possible, otherwise Sima Yi's fate would be unimaginable.
"No matter what, I must protect my father." Sima Shi secretly made up his mind.
Sima Shi sat alone in the room, his face pale and his eyes were dull. His mind kept recalling the scene of his father being detained, and his heart was filled with helplessness and anxiety. He clenched his fists hard, and his nails were deeply embedded in his palms, but he could not relieve the pain in his heart.
In the darkness of the cell, Sima Yi held the pen with difficulty and wrote a letter to Cao Pi.
His fingers trembled, as if every stroke carries the pain and helplessness in his heart.
In the letter, Sima Yi expressed his apology and obedience to Cao Pi.
He said that no matter how much punishment Cao Pi imposed on him, he had no objection.
He was willing to bear all the charges, only asking Cao Pi to let his illegitimate daughter Du Yujie go.
Sima Yi's brushstrokes were earnest and sincere. He integrated his concern and love for his illegitimate daughter into every line.
He understood that as a prisoner, he did not have much power or choice, but he hoped to impress Cao Pi's heart with his sincerity.
When Cao Pi received this letter, his mood became a little complicated. He could feel Sima Yi's repentance and deep feelings for his daughter.
Cao Pi fell into deep thought, and his fingers gently rubbed against the letter paper, as if he could touch Sima Yi's pain and helplessness.
In fact, during the meeting, some people pointed out that Cao Pi was caught by others' plan to alienate others.
But Cao Pi could not swallow this breath.
At Sima's Mansion, night is shrouded in it, and a quiet and heavy atmosphere permeates it.
The moon hangs high in the sky, sprinkling a cold light, reflecting the anxious figure of Sima Shi.
He paced around the room, thinking in his heart. His father was thrown into prison and his life was in full swing, and he had to find a way to rescue him.
However, he felt that his power was so small that he could no longer help in the face of the ruthlessness of fate.
Suddenly, he remembered the fortune teller he had met before and decided to find him to tell his father a fortune teller to see if his father would be killed by Cao Pi.
After some inquiry, Sima finally found the residence of the fortune teller.
He knocked on the door, and the door slowly opened, and a gray-haired old man appeared at the door.
Sima Shi bowed respectfully and said, "Master, I am Sima Shi. I want to ask you to tell my father a fortune and see what his fate is."
The fortune teller smiled slightly, nodded, and signaled Sima to enter the house.
Sima followed the master into an elegant room, with a faint fragrance.
The master sat in front of a guqin, gently plucked the strings, making a melodious sound.
He looked at Sima Shi and asked, "Who is your father?"
Sima Shi replied, "My father is Sima Yi."
The master frowned slightly, obviously he had heard of this name.
He was silent for a moment, and then said, "Okay, I will tell you a fortune for your father, but the result may not be as you wish."
Sima Shi's heartbeats faster, and he looked at the master nervously.
The master closed his eyes and began to chant words, plucking his fingers gently on the strings.
After a while, the master opened his eyes, looked at Sima Master, and said slowly: "From the hexagram, your father is in danger at present, and I'm afraid he won't have much time."
Sima asked anxiously: "Is there any way to save my father?"
The old man shook his head.
Sima immediately knelt down and said in a trembling voice: "Master, please give my father a way to save him no matter what. I can't watch him suffer."
The fortune teller helped Sima up, and a hint of helplessness appeared in his eyes.
"Young man, I understand your mood, but this is fate. Some things cannot be changed, even if we try our best." The fortune teller's voice was low and full of wisdom.
Sima Shi's eyes were filled with tears, and he asked unwillingly: "Is there no hope?"
Sima said goodbye to the fortune teller and left here in a heavy mood.
The night became deeper and deeper, and Sima looked up at the sky and sighed.
The fortune teller looked at Sima Shi's departure back and prayed silently for him in his heart.
The fortune teller turned back to the cottage and continued his research.
In the darkness, Sima Shi's determination shone like a bright light, illuminating his way forward.
Cao Pi came to Du Yujie's room again.
Du Yujie gave him a blank look.
"I'm here to tell you something. The last time I came to pick you up was Sima Yi..."
He told Du Yujie the story of Sima Yi's illegitimate daughter.
Du Yujie felt very shocked. Her face turned pale in an instant, and her hands were unconsciously clasped, and anger and confusion were intertwined in her heart.
"What did you say?" Her voice trembled with a hint of unbelievable doubt, "Don't talk nonsense."
Cao Pi's mouth raised slightly, revealing a sinister smile. He walked to Du Yujie slowly, leaned over and stared in her eyes, and said softly: "This is not a false accusation, it is a fact. Your father, Sima Yi, he sent someone to assassinate me in order to let me let you go."
Du Yujie's heartbeat became more and more violent. She tried to keep herself calm and retorted: "What evidence do you have to prove that I am Sima Yi's illegitimate daughter? This is just a lie you made up to slander him!"
"It doesn't matter if you don't believe it. Anyway, I'm here to tell you."
Then, Cao Pi looked at Sima Yi's letter to Du Yujie.
Du Yujie's heart was overwhelmed by shock, and her thoughts were like a chaotic storm.
How is this possible? This sudden truth made her feel overwhelmed, and it also explained the indescribable sense of intimacy between her and Sima Yi.
On the other side, Youzhou.
Xi Yu sat in the dark of the room, listening to Tianhu reporting Sima Yi's situation to him with a smile. Tianhu stated Sima Yi's situation in detail. Xi Yu was so impressed that he felt secretly happy.
"Well done, Tianhu. Everything is going according to our plan." Xi Yu said softly, his tone full of satisfaction.
Tianhu bowed his head to show his respect and said, "Master Weiming, everything is in your control. Cao Pi and Sima Yi have fallen into the trap set by us."
Xi Yu's mouth raised slightly, and a hint of pride surged in his heart.
Sima Yi is a smart and cunning opponent, but he believes that his plan is more thorough.
Tianhu frowned slightly and asked, "King, are you sure everything is going according to the plan? Cao Pi may have already understood what is going on. He may release Sima Yi."
Xi Yu sneered and said, "Of course, so you need to continue going back. If Cao Pi really has this idea, then you will go to prison and kill Sima Yi."
Tianhu nodded immediately, Xi Yu waved his hand, and he left quickly like a ghost.
The next day, the morning sun shines on the ground through the thin clouds, giving people a warm and bright feeling.
Ouyang Linlin and Xiaohong came to Xi Yu's residence early, hoping to invite him to the temple to pray together.
"Husband, let's go to the temple to pray for blessings together today. You are about to march and fight. How about you pray to the gods to bless you to return safely?" Ouyang Linlin's voice was full of concern and expectation.
Xi Yu felt a little dissatisfied. He was reserved for the power of the gods, but he didn't want to make Ouyang Linlin sad, so he finally agreed to her request.
"Okay, since you all said that, let's go together." Xi Yu said with a smile.
Ouyang Linlin originally thought that Xi Yu might not agree, but she didn't expect that he would agree so soon.
Of course, Xiaohong understood what was going on. It was because Xi Yu loved Ouyang Linlin very much that he agreed to this request.
The three of them set out on their way to the temple.
Along the way, they passed through the bustling street market, and people were busy coming and going, and the street stalls were filled with various items, and shouting and bargaining sounds were heard.
The air is filled with the breath of incense, making people feel a solemn atmosphere.
Finally, they arrived at the gate of the temple.
The magnificent building towers into the sky, and the stone lion in front of the door is solemnly guarding it.
When they walked into the temple, the fragrance of incense came to their noses, making people feel a kind of peace of mind.
Xi Yu followed Ouyang Linlin and Xiaohong to worship in the temple.
They lit incense and prayed devoutly to the gods.
Xi Yu closed his eyes and thought quietly.
Although I don’t believe it particularly, it’s not bad to ask for one and one.
He hopes that the gods can bless his soldiers to return safely, and that the war can end as soon as possible so that people can live a peaceful life.
In a corner of the temple, an old monk was reciting scriptures.
His voice was low and powerful, as if conveying a kind of wisdom and power.
Xi Yu walked up to the old monk and listened quietly to his chanting, feeling a sense of peace and tranquility in his heart.
When leaving the temple, Xi Yu looked back and felt a sense of emotion in his heart.
He realized that whether he believed in the power of the gods or not, his trip to the temple made him feel a spiritual comfort and a source of power.
No wonder Ouyang Linlin and Xiaohong often come here to worship Buddha.
"How is it? Husband, are you feeling particularly peaceful now?" Ouyang Linlin asked.
Xi Yu nodded.
"Then you will not disagree with me to worship Buddha in the future, right?" Ouyang Linlin once again proposed the idea of ​​getting more and more aggressive.
Xi Yu suddenly stopped and looked at Ouyang Linlin with an intriguing gaze.
"What's wrong, husband, are you unhappy? If you are unhappy, forget it." Ouyang Linlin was a little disappointed with this.
"You misunderstood what I mean. I want to say, since you like worshiping Buddha so much, it is better to build a small Buddhist temple at home. What do you think?" Xi Yu smiled.
Ouyang Linlin felt a surprise.
This idea is pretty good. If that's the case, you don't have to go out often.
Chapter completed!