"Madams, Liu Bei is still alive and well. He Yan is here for another matter."
He Yan waited for Mrs. Gan to control her emotions before she really spoke out her appeal: "This time when I went to suppress the rebellion, I accidentally captured Zhao Yun, a general under Liu Yuzhou. Zhao Yun has always been loyal and wanted to go on a hunger strike to express his ambition. I have always admired Zhao Yun and cannot bear to do this.
When a good minister and wise man is harmed by this, please ask the two ladies to write a letter to persuade him."
Moreover, Cao Cao would definitely like Zhao Yun, a general with a clean family background, strong martial arts skills, and loyalty.
But you have to have a degree of love. If Zhao Yun keeps clamoring to go back to Liu Bei in front of Cao Cao, He Yan can't guarantee whether Cao Cao will let him go back like he did to Guan Yu or just chop him off.
He Yan originally thought that Mrs. Gan and Mrs. Mi would agree immediately, but the two looked at each other in confusion: "Who is Zhao Yun?"
???
He Yan then remembered that Mrs. Gan and Mrs. Mi were both wives married by Liu Bei in Xuzhou. At that time, Zhao Yun was still working flexibly in Hebei, so it didn't seem strange that the two of them didn't know Zhao Yun.
"this……"
Fortunately, Mrs. Gan still understands justice: "Since my husband and Mr. He Yan both think that Zhao Yun is a loyal and righteous person with useful talents, then I can't bear to see him die in vain."
"But how to choose depends on him personally. If Zhao Yun is really a man of firm will and a clear understanding of righteousness as Mr. Yan said, my words as a woman will probably not have any effect."
Seeing that Mrs. Gan agreed, He Yan was relieved: "Thank you, Mrs. Gan. It all depends on people. If Zhao Yun can turn around, that's the best. If he can't, He Yan respects his choice."
"That's good."
Mrs. Gan and Mrs. Mi didn't care about Zhao Yun and chatted for a few words before returning to Liu Bei.
The two of them asked each other about Liu Bei's current situation, whether he was "fat or thin", "how good his appetite is" and "has he taken any other concubines in Runan"...
He Yan's question was full of black threads. He had met Liu Bei twice. How could he know such a private matter?
Until Mrs. Gan suddenly asked: "Did my husband ask about us or Ying'er and Yue'er's current situation when he met Mr. He?"
"this……"
At that time, Liu Bei only cared about escaping, so how could he be in the mood to ask He Yan about the situation of his family?
What's more, after all, these are women's families, and they are not sons who can inherit the inheritance. It doesn't seem to be that important to a hero like Liu Bei.
"Brothers are like brothers and sisters, wives are like clothes."
"When clothes are torn, they can be sewn; when limbs are broken, they can be mended."
Although this was made up by Luo Guanzhong, it is true that Liu Bei did not pay attention to his wives, concubines, and daughters.
Seeing He Yan's hesitant appearance, although Mrs. Gan was prepared, she still felt a stabbing pain.
Mrs. Mi and Liu Ying also changed from being eager just now to being a little silent.
Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, He Yan quickly interrupted: "I wonder who the Yue'er Madam mentioned just now is?"
The original intention was to liven up the atmosphere, but who knew that mentioning this person would make the three women even more sad.
"Liu Yue is my sister."
Liu Ying is not as lively as before: "She has never been in good health. Since coming to Xuchang, she has been so sick that she can't even get off the bed."
Only then did He Yan understand why several people were in such a low mood.
The same goes for Liu Bei. His daughter is obviously frail and sick, but he doesn't even give basic care...
"May I ask, madam, if you can find some doctors to come and treat me?"
Mrs. Gan and Mrs. Mi looked embarrassed again after hearing He Yan's question.
He Yan then remembered that both of them were prisoners now. Even if Guan Yu took care of them, he would not have any extra money in his hands.
not to mention,
Based on their identities and the situation in Xuchang City, even if they have money, there may not be doctors willing to take care of them.
"If you ladies don't mind, I also know a few doctors in Sikong's house, why don't I let them come and take a look?"
"No, that's not necessary."
I thought Mrs. Gan and Mrs. Mi would agree without saying a word, but unexpectedly they refused in unison.
The two looked at each other for a long time, but eventually it turned into a trace of sadness: "Master He, let me tell you the truth, I really don't dare to call a doctor for my daughter's illness, for fear of causing some rumors."
gossip?
He Yan's first reaction was that it was some unspeakable disease in women, but it wasn't until Mrs. Gan said it that He Yan suddenly stood up, and his face that had not been moved even on the battlefield became unusually distorted.
"To be honest, my little girl is now suffering from fever, irritability, headache, abdominal pain and diarrhea, and even occasional bleeding..."
There is only one disease that meets these symptoms!
That's the plague!
Now He Yan no longer dared to look down upon him.
Plagues in ancient times were no joke!
There had been three major plagues during the Ling Emperor period, and the plagues indirectly gave birth to the Yellow Turban Sect, a civil society friendly and peaceful mutual aid organization, which in turn sounded the death knell of the Eastern Han Dynasty.
Later, during the Battle of Chibi, the plague was also rampant among Cao Cao's troops, which affected the outcome of the war and laid the foundation for the great strength of the Three Kingdoms.
In the 22nd year of Jian'an, there was another terrible plague, which directly took away five of the seven sons of Jian'an! It also contributed to the death of a large number of famous generals and counselors...
It can be said that in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, plague was a more terrifying weapon than nuclear bombs.
When He Yan heard that Liu Yue was probably suffering from the plague, he wanted to grease his feet and escape, so he sealed the place directly.
"wrong……"
If Liu Yue really had the plague, Mrs. Gan, Mrs. Mi, and Liu Ying who had lived with her for such a long time would have probably been infected by it.
and,
There is no record in the history books that there was a plague epidemic in Xuchang City during this period, and Liu Yue did not die, but returned to Liu Bei. He did not score twice until he was arrested by Cao Cao eight years later...
Thinking of this, He Yan's footsteps stopped.
"Madams, I wonder if I can go and visit?"
"I'm afraid there's something wrong with this."
In fact, Mrs. Gan already regretted it when she said that Liu Yue might have suffered from the plague. Now that she saw He Yan and wanted to see Liu Yue, how could she agree?
"Madam! This matter is no small matter! Madam, please don't refuse!"
Even though He Yan felt that Liu Yue was not suffering from the plague, he didn't want to let it go.
Mrs. Gan and Mrs. Mi saw He Yan's decisive tone and knew that He Yan would not give up if he didn't go and take a look today, so they had no choice but to get up and lead He Yan into the back hall.
In front of Liu Yue's bedroom, Mrs. Gan also asked someone to pass a face towel to He Yan: "I hope Mr. He will be more careful."
"Need not!"
He Yan looked serious: "If it were really a plague, I would have contracted it long ago since I have been here for so long."
After saying that, He Yan opened the door directly, looking past the clutter in the room, and locked his eyes directly on the bed.