"Xuan, Xuande, what did you say?" Cao Cao almost suspected that he had heard wrongly. Liu Bei and Liu Xuande, who valued his reputation very seriously and talked about benevolence, righteousness and morality all day long, were actually asking him at this time.
Want Diao Chan?
I have been observing this guy for a long time, but I have never realized that he is a womanizer! Liu Bei, who has always presented himself as a modest gentleman, why did he ask for Diao Chan from him so abnormally today?
What's deplorable is that Liu Bei had to speak before him. Cao Cao felt so regretful! If he had known that there would be such a thing, he should have made up his mind earlier and announced that he would take Diao Chan as his concubine. As long as he said it, he would take it seriously.
Then Liu Bei would never dare to ask for help from him again.
Stealing a woman from him? Liu Bei would not be so reckless.
But now that Liu Bei's request had been spoken out before him, the situation was different. At least it was no longer convenient for Cao Cao to reveal his true intentions at this time.
Besides, Cao Cao is not Dong Zhuo. Although he is very beautiful, beauty is just a seasoning to him. Although beauty has status in his mind, it is definitely not as important as talent and country.
Ever since Liu Bei said those words of begging for Diao Chan, Cao Cao's thoughts on Diao Chan have faded a lot. The question he is considering now is, if he gives Diao Chan to Liu Bei, can he get Liu Bei's loyalty to him?
However, this issue was quickly overturned by him. If Liu Bei did not have the title of imperial uncle, he might still be able to win his loyalty. But now Liu Bei is the uncle of the emperor, and his destiny can be said to have been integrated with the Han Dynasty.
One body, even if it is sent to one's own account, cannot be completely of the same mind as one's own.
If the conflict between himself and the Han Dynasty is irreconcilable, Liu Bei will definitely side with the Han Dynasty and oppose him. No matter how many gold, silver, treasures, and stunning beauties Cao Cao rewards him, this cannot be changed.
But even if Liu Bei cannot be completely recovered and rewarded with Diao Chan, he can at least exchange for some gratitude towards him, Cao Cao thought in his heart. Furthermore, even if Liu Bei is a ungrateful person, he will be given Diao Chan to him.
It is not without any benefit to yourself. For example, you can use this to slightly instigate the relationship between the Han Emperor and Liu Bei, or you can use this to spread your reputation of preferential treatment of talents and attract more heroes to defect to you.
When Cao Cao thought of this, he almost agreed, but he stopped talking. Cao Cao has always been suspicious. He knew that Liu Bei was by no means a lustful person, and marrying Diao Chan would not only bring him happiness in the house at night.
Outside of music, it can be said that it has no other benefits at all, but will bring many bad effects.
When things go wrong, there must be monsters. Liu Bei's desire to accept Diao Chan must have reasons unknown to him. Cao Cao will not easily agree to the other party's request before he understands these reasons.
"Xuan De's invitation really surprises me." Cao Cao chuckled and said, "But things are rushed, so we can discuss it later."
Cao Cao did not agree immediately, and Liu Bei had already expected this. Chen Gong had told him before that Cao Cao might not agree to his request immediately, but he would definitely agree in the end.
———————————————————————————— Diao Chan leaned against the window alone, staring at the scenery outside the window in confusion.
The news that Liu Bei asked Cao Cao for Diao Chan was not a secret. Instead, with Cao Cao's deliberate promotion, it quickly spread throughout Xuchang.
Emperor Han, Fu Wan, Dong Cheng and others were extremely surprised by this. They could not believe that Liu Bei would make such a request to Cao Cao. They even thought that this was Cao Cao's conspiracy and that he intended to discredit Liu Bei.
However, Liu Bei did not deny this, but openly admitted it, which almost shocked everyone.
"It's a shame that I still attach so much importance to Liu Xuande that I even changed the genealogy and recognized him as my uncle, just because I expected him to help me fight against Cao Cao's thieves. Unexpectedly, I, I finally saw it wrong!" When Liu Xie heard Liu Bei admit it personally.
When I asked for Diao Chan's favor, I couldn't calm down immediately.
The news spread so quickly that Diao Chan herself soon knew about it.
She is unwilling, she is resentful, and she is angry, but what is the use of all this? After all, she is just a weak woman, and she is also a woman who has lost her support and is dependent on others. She has no control over her own destiny.
Of course, it cannot be said that you are completely unable to be independent. If you choose to end your own life, you should still be able to do it.
If you die, you won't have to face so many troubles anymore, and you won't have to force a smile to serve those men you don't like at all.
But, is it really that simple to wish for death? At least Diao Chan doesn't think she has the courage. Although Diao Chan's life is sad, she still doesn't have the courage to just wipe her neck and end her life.
Forget it, Liu Bei is Liu Bei. Anyway, since that night, after his adoptive father Wang Yun said those words to him, his heart has probably become completely cold. Whether it’s Lu Bu or Liu Bei, what’s the big deal?
What's the difference? In short, they are all men who cannot control their desires.
"Nowadays, Dong Zhuo is good at power and hegemony, and his adopted son Lu Bu is extremely brave. The father and son have brought trouble to the Han Dynasty, leading to the collapse of the imperial court. However, both Dong Zhuo and Lu Bu are anxious people. You have the appearance of conquering the country and the city, so you can devote yourself to it.
Between the two thieves, he acted according to the opportunity, instigated the relationship between father and son, and made them kill each other!" Although several years have passed, this paragraph will ring clearly in Diao Chan's ears every time he recalls the scene of that night.
Although Wang Yun's tone was extremely sincere when he said these words, even with a hint of pleading. But Diao Chan knew that she could not refuse. Once she said something like unwillingness, then from now on
This Situ Mansion no longer has a place for me to settle down. If not, I might be buried in the river.
Although Wang Yun treats her like his own daughter, only Diao Chan knows that she is just a dancer trained by Wang Yun. Her mission is to become Wang Yun's chess piece and be at his mercy.
A wife who dares to disobey her master's wishes will never end well, not to mention that she is just a woman with no status.
So Diao Chan could only force a smile and was willing to be used by Wang Yun.
After serving the filthy and fat Dong Zhuo, it is time to serve the headstrong and arrogant Lu Bu. People often say that beauty brings disaster, but how many people have seen the bleak fate of beauty?
Although Lu Bu loved her very much, and could even be said to be almost obedient, Diao Chan might also have a good impression of Lu Bu. But it was impossible to say how much Diao Chan loved Lu Bu.
And now that Lu Bu is dead, this time the person who covets her beauty is Liu Bei and Liu Xuande, who are known for their benevolence. Diao Chan doesn't like Liu Bei, but she has no choice.
Looking at the free goldfish in the pond outside the window, Diao Chan could only let out a long and resentful sigh.