Madam Wu followed Cai Yan to Zhen Mi. After listening to Zhen Mi's thoughts, she hesitated for a moment and said, "Madam, please be considerate. I don't want to return to the clan for the time being."
Everyone present was stunned, Zhen Mi asked in surprise: "Why?"
Mrs. Wu looked sad, "My concubine was kidnapped and lost all her reputation. Now she returns to the clan and is looked down upon by others. If not, I would be satisfied if I just waste my time raising my daughter."
When everyone heard this, they understood that Mrs. Wu had probably been humiliated by Sun Ce when she was kidnapped, so she had no shame in going back to face her family.
Thinking about it, Mrs. Wu is very beautiful in appearance and figure, and she is very similar to Cai Zhaoji. They are both good at winning, and even in terms of maturity and charm, they are even better.
How could such a beautiful woman remain innocent if she fell into the hands of the enemy?
Mrs. Kong Rong couldn't help but cursed: "That Sun Ce is really unconscionable, and he will definitely not die well in the future!"
Mrs. Wu felt awkward, wasn't this a curse on her son in front of him?
But Mrs. Kong Rong was speaking for herself, so it was hard for her to say anything.
Over the past few days, Mrs. Wu has secretly observed and pricked up her ears to inquire, and slowly discovered that her original expectations were too naive!
How can the fierce tiger of the Yuan family, who defeated Liu Bei, Tian Kai Gong and Sun Zan, become famous in the north, and defeated Sun Ce, is an easy person, and can he be deceived so easily?
She even wondered if the fierce tiger had already figured out her true identity and was just hanging on to her?
Madam Wu felt increasingly guilty. Speaking of it, Guangling City was lost due to her carelessness. She could no longer bear the second failure!
What if the other party uses himself to blackmail Sun Ce?
So when she heard that Sun Ce had withdrawn, she was relieved. Now when she heard that Zhen Mi asked Mrs. Kong Rong to send her back to Jingzhou, her first reaction was, was the other side testing her again?
So Mrs. Wu immediately made a decision. She would never show the slightest thought of leaving!
So she made a sad look on her face and said sadly: "Now I have a home and can't go back. If my wife won't abandon me, I am willing to be a servant and serve my wife all my life."
After hearing this, Zhen Mi felt uncomfortable in her heart and her eyes turned red as she said, "My wife has suffered this disaster, which makes people feel the same. Madam, don't worry, you can stay as long as you want."
"Madam wants to live in Yuan Mansion permanently, so I made the decision and agreed."
Mrs. Wu quickly bowed and thanked her.
Zhen Mi said to Cai Zhaoji again: "Madam and my sister have the same surname. Is this Jingzhou Cai family related to my sister?"
Cai Zhaoji spoke out: "My ancestor is from Chenliu. It is said that I am somewhat distantly related to the Cai family in Jingzhou."
After hearing this, Zhen Mi smiled and said: "That's very good. Please help me, sister, and tell her some things in the house."
Cai Zhaoji agreed and said to Mrs. Wu: "Madam, please rest assured. Madam and I will discuss it carefully later. If Madam's daughter needs care, please feel free to come to me."
When Mrs. Wu heard that the girls were so enthusiastic, she felt a little strange. She quickly warned herself that the other party might have sent Cai Zhaoji to monitor and test her, so she must not let down her guard!
Speaking of the women in the mansion, the one that Mrs. Wu was most afraid of was Cai Zhaoji.
Cai Zhaoji had a great reputation among gentry women. She was not only proficient in calligraphy and music, but was also well-read in books. In front of such a person, the slightest carelessness might reveal her flaws.
Moreover, such a talented and beautiful woman is willing to be the concubine of the Yuan family's fierce tiger. That fierce tiger must be outstanding!
Mrs. Wu felt that she was so tired. This place in Xuzhou was really terrible. If she had known that she had insisted on dissuading Sun Ce from returning to Jiangdong, she would have tried to do it!
Yuan Xi stayed at the top of the city and watched the scout cavalry he sent return one by one. After listening to everyone's reports, he finally confirmed that Sun Ce had indeed retreated.
The scouts followed him for more than 200 miles and saw with their own eyes that Sun Ce's army entered Xiapi and headed for Tancheng.
Yuan Xi finally felt a stone fall in his heart. Sun Ce put too much pressure on him. Although he won several battles, most of them relied on the strength of Yuan Shao's army. Now that it was his turn to face the enemy alone, he exposed a lot of things.
Not enough.
For example, although Qu Yi was good at training soldiers, his training methods were most suitable for soldiers from Bingliang. For soldiers from Qingxu, there were many differences.
Yuan Xi thought to himself that he still needed to find counselors who were proficient in the art of war, otherwise it would be too difficult to fight in the future.
When he returned to the mansion, he saw that everyone in the mansion was busy, because Guan Yu would return to Haixi tomorrow.
Kong Rong was sitting happily at the stone table in the courtyard, with a red face, holding a pot of wine in one hand and a wine glass in the other, drinking happily with Guo Jia.
When Yuan Xi saw it, he knew that Kong Rong was drunk and said with a smile: "Mr. Wen Ju is in a good mood."
Kong Rong turned his head to look, his face fell a little, and he muttered in a low voice: "I was having fun drinking, but I am really unhappy!"
Guo Jia smiled at Yuan Xi and said, "Master, why don't we have a few drinks together?"
When Kong Rong heard this, his expression became even more ugly. When Yuan Xi saw it, he smiled and said, "I get drunk as soon as I drink. I'm afraid that it will ruin the mood of the two of you, so I won't accompany you."
Kong Rong watched Yuan Xi leave, then his face softened slightly, he burped and said to Guo Jia: "Ignore him, let's drink ours!"
Guo Jia smiled and drank the glass in one gulp, thinking that Kong Rong's words were a good idea. He wanted to go to Luoyang to see the Han Emperor. On the one hand, he felt that Liu Bei was not good enough. On the other hand, Liu Bei might not be beside the Han Emperor.
layout.
Although the Han Emperor was weak, it was not without its uses. At least several princes planted nails around him.
In this way, you can put some thought into planning in advance. Although people like Kong Rong hate the young master, they may not be able to take advantage of him in turn.
Yuan Xi walked all the way to Zhen Mi's house. When she passed Kong Rong's house, she saw the door creaked and it was Mrs. Kong Rong who came out with her daughter.
She saluted Yuan Xi and said, "Thank you very much, Sir, for saving your life twice. I'm afraid we won't see each other again after we say goodbye this time."
Yuan Xi quickly stopped Mrs. Kong Rong and sighed: "No, the last time I was young and frivolous, it affected my wife's reputation. Xi is deeply ashamed."
Mrs. Kong Rong chuckled and said: "I have forgotten it, but the young master still mentions it."
Yuan Xi felt ashamed and said, "I didn't think well enough."
Kong Rong's daughter pulled Mrs. Kong Rong's sleeve. Mrs. Kong Rong noticed it and sighed, "My little daughter has something she wants to give to the young master."
Kong Rong's daughter raised her head and met Yuan Xi's gaze. She blushed instantly and quickly lowered her head.
The hands behind her back were shaking slightly, holding something but not daring to take it out.
She didn't dare to raise her head again and said, "Mom, there are people coming and going here. I, I am speechless."
Mrs. Kong Rong sighed, pointed to the corridor behind the house, and said: "There is no one over there. Go and talk to the young master."
Kong Rong's daughter lowered her head and walked toward the back of the house. Yuan Xi turned to look at Mrs. Kong Rong and saw her nodding to him with a wry smile, and then followed her.
Yuan Xi went around to the back of the house and saw Kong Rong's daughter with her head lowered and her embroidered shoes under her skirt picking at the blue bricks on the ground.
He took a few steps forward and said warmly: "If you have anything to say, girl, just say it. I will try my best to do what I can."
Kong Rong's daughter thought to herself, "If I ask you to take me away, will you agree?"
However, she knew that this was impossible and Kong Rong would never agree.
She bit her lip, took out a piece of silk and wrapped it, and opened it with trembling hands.
Yuan Xi took a closer look and saw that it was a fried black sugar cake.
Kong Rong's daughter said softly: "In the carriage that day, I would like to thank you for the gift of rice."
"But I tried it several times and all of them were fried. This is the best one. Don't laugh at me, sir."
After hearing this, Yuan Xi smiled and said: "The girl is serious, how can I laugh at you?"
He took the silk cloth from Kong Rong's daughter's hand, and their fingers touched. Kong Rong's daughter trembled and quickly retracted her hand.
Seeing Yuan Xi solemnly wrapping the silk cloth and putting it in his arms, Kong Rong's daughter's originally gloomy eyes revealed a glimmer of joy.
She lowered her head and whispered: "My mother said she had forgotten the days in the carriage, but I always remember it."
Yuan Xi opened his mouth, but no sound came out.
He understood to some extent what Kong Rong's daughter wanted, but he was powerless now. Kong Rong would die without even nodding.
The two were speechless for a while. Kong Rong's daughter seemed to have mustered up all her courage and whispered: "Please turn around, sir, I have something to say."
Yuan Xi thought to himself that he might be embarrassed to say something to his face.
But he still turned around and said, "Okay, let me tell you."
Suddenly, he felt his waist tighten, and Kong Rong's daughter had hugged him from behind, and then her face was pressed tightly against his vest.
Yuan Xi was stunned.
The two of them stood there in silence. After a while, they heard a whimper coming from behind.
I don't know how long it took, but Kong Rong's daughter let go of her hand, and Yuan Xi heard the sound of footsteps leaving the corner quickly, and then the sound of the door closing.
He touched his vest and robe with his backhand and found that two patches were wet.
He raised his hands and stood blankly for a while, then left with heavy steps amid the faint sounds of crying in the room.
Half a month later, Guan Yu escorted Liu Bei's wife, daughter, and Kong Rong's family back to Haixi.
Liu Bei had been standing behind the city gate for a long time. When he saw Kong Rong get out of the car, he quickly stepped forward and took Kong Rong's hand. He said apologetically: "I am really ashamed that Governor Bei was unfavorable and even caused Wen Jugong to fall."
After hearing this, Kong Rong sighed: "You don't have to be like this. It's Rong's incompetence that's holding him back and can't be of much use."
"Rong only waits for his daughter to be married off to the Taiyang family today, and then he will go to Sili to find the emperor and be loyal to the Han Dynasty."
After Liu Bei heard this, he sighed: "Sili is in great danger now. Why does Duke Wenju need to go to dangerous places personally?"
Kong Rong spoke out: "I have made up my mind. When I see the Emperor, I will make your wishes known to Heaven."
When Liu Bei saw Kong Rong's insistence, he could only nod his head and said, "Then I'll trouble Duke Wen Ju."
At this time, Chen Deng was in his mansion in the city and said to Hua Tuo who was sitting on his seat: "General Guan has returned. I think my lord will meet Master Xian Yi in the near future."
"Mr. Yuanhua will be able to meet him then."
After hearing this, Hua Tuo stroked his beard and said, "That's very good. I would like to see what Mr. Xian Yi is capable of."
He immediately said: "But someone from the Taiyang clan came here earlier and asked me to do something about Kong Rong's daughter."
"This matter is not very bright, and I am a little hesitant."
After hearing this, Chen Deng asked doubtfully: "What's going on?"