Guanzhong, Chang'an City.

At the end of the year, there was a light snowfall, and the whole northern land was covered with a thin white veil, and five or six fast horses galloped from afar, and the horsemen on horseback were covered with wind and dust.

The school official guarding the city gate saw that the person who came showed the token of the word 'Lu', and his expression was in awe, and he did not dare to stop it, let alone interrogate it, and obediently let him go as quickly as possible.

"Great victory!"

"The general recovered Yanzhou, attacked the Cao army, and annihilated more than 100,000 enemy thieves!

"Our army won a complete victory, capturing more than 40,000 ......"

The clattering hooves of the horses galloped in the city, and the cavalry held aloft the battle report written by Lu Bu himself, and roared loudly, which soon resounded in the streets of Chang'an City.

The soldiers guarding the city were in awe, and the wealthy families of Chang'an who were nesting in their homes to warm themselves and the local people ran out of their homes one after another, looking at the horsemen who were only the backs, and their honest faces were full of joy and cheers.

"The general is really powerful!" Some people sighed.

"That's not what, the general's martial arts are the best in the world, who in the world doesn't know who doesn't know? But those chaotic ministers and thieves still dare to resist, it's like digging their own graves! ”

A man who looked like a butcher had a face full of flesh, and he said loudly, spitting and flying, and he wanted to slaughter all those thieves.

Although the people have no culture and can't read two big characters, they still understand the basic truth. The general was ordered by the Son of Heaven to go out, and justice was naturally on their side.

It is precisely because of this that after Lu Bu forcibly seized Yanzhou, almost no one dared to jump out and say that he came from the wrong way, and there were countless people who took the initiative to tie up with him.

"Daddy, I will also be a general in the future!"

"Hahaha, my son said it well, and he has a chance!"

The middle-aged man holding the child laughed, obviously very happy.

The surrounding people were also chattering and praising the general.

Every time he wins, Lu Bu is bound to send people back to Guanzhong to publicize it, which is not only to let Baixin build up confidence in Lu Bu, but also to make them have confidence in this country.

After so many years, in the hearts of the people, Lu Bu is like a god of war, galloping and charging to destroy the thieves, invincible, which makes them extremely relieved.

This also made Lu Bu's prestige among the people continue to grow and reach the people's aspirations.

Not long after, the captain of the cavalry who led the team divided his way with the rest of the people in the city, rode a fast horse, and went to the Great Sima Mansion alone.

The horseman named 'Lin Er' entered the Great Sima Mansion, and after waiting patiently in the guest hall for a while, he saw a dignified and elegant woman walking towards him, although she was dressed plainly, her speech and demeanor showed everyone's demeanor.

Guessing the identity of the arrival, Lin Er hurriedly lowered his head and clasped his fists to salute: "The lowly flying general battalion guards Lin Er, and I have seen Mrs. ”

"General Lin doesn't need to be polite, please sit down and talk."

Yan Wei reciprocated with a gentle smile and asked the maid to bring tea and snacks to entertain her.

The eldest lady treated people so easily, Lin Er felt moved in his heart, he took out the letterbox from his arms and handed it over respectfully: "This is a letter written by the general. ”

The maidservant Yu'er stepped forward to take it with both hands and transferred it to the desk where Yan Wei was sitting.

"How is my husband doing? My sons and daughters didn't get into trouble in the army, did they? Yan Wei was not in a hurry to open the letter in the bamboo tube, and asked with great concern.

"Everything is fine with the general, the eldest lady and the little boy are also extraordinary, especially the little son, not only is his magic power outstanding, but he also almost captured the enemy commander." Lin Er answered truthfully.

"Xiao'er is on the battlefield?"

Yan Wei looked surprised, because before this, her husband had promised her that he would keep her children away from the battlefield.

"Is Xiao'er injured, is it seriously injured, does it matter?" As the so-called concern is chaos, hearing that her son has been on the battlefield, Yan Wei, a mother, is naturally terrified.

"Don't worry, madam, everything is fine with the little boy." Lin Er replied.

Hearing this reply, Yan Wei finally breathed a sigh of relief, but she also made up her mind that she had to write a letter to ask her children to come back, it was too dangerous on the battlefield. If you are not careful, you will lose your life.

Then Yan Wei asked a lot of questions, probably some trivial things in life.

Lin Er didn't dare to slack off, and replied truthfully one by one.

After Yan Wei's questioning, Lin Er hugged his fists and said goodbye, preparing to leave the Great Sima Mansion.

When he walked to the atrium, a handsome maid walked slowly, accepted a blessing from Lin Er, and said humbly and politely: "This general, my master has a few words to ask you." ”

In this house, the person who can be called the master, in addition to Yan Wei, there is also a concubine Diao Chan who is called 'Little Lady' by outsiders. Although it is a concubine, it is extremely favored.

"Your Excellency, please speak." Lin Er didn't dare to slack off, and hugged his fists and saluted back.

"My master asked, has the general found a new love during these days of going out on the expedition? Or, has there ever been a woman who has recommended a pillow? ”

"The general is busy with military affairs, and he rarely leaves the barracks." Lin Er replied respectfully, and then added a slightly embarrassed sentence, "As for whether there is a woman who recommends a pillow, I really don't know if there is a lowly position." ”

Fortunately, the maidservant girl was not embarrassed by Lin Er, and after asking this question, she let him go.

Later, the maidservant went to the East Garden with the answer.

In the elaborately furnished house, the charcoal fire warms the room.

A woman sat lazily in front of the dresser, looking at the stunning face in the bronze mirror, stunned.

The maidservant pushed the door open, called 'master,' and whispered the answer she had just received.

The beautiful woman's face was much soothed, but her eyes were still looking at herself in the mirror, as if talking to herself, as if asking the maid who entered the house: "Am I beautiful?" ”

"Master, you are the most beautiful woman in this world that your servant has ever seen." The handmaiden's heartfelt praise.

"Then why...... The prince has been gone for a year, but there is not a single letter to me? ”

The beautiful woman in the bronze mirror looked gloomy, and her good-looking pear rain eyes were full of confusion.

Seeing her master's stupid appearance, the maid suddenly felt a little distressed: "Maybe the general is busy with official business, or maybe the war is tight......

The beautiful woman shook her head, because the prince had no feelings for me.

I was spoiled before, but it was just because of the freshness and the fact that I had a good-looking skin that was unparalleled in the world. But one day, I'll be old and wrinkled......

At that point, I guess he won't even look at me.

This is the fate of women.

The maid saw that the expression on Diao Chan's face suddenly became lonely, lest she be cranky, so she took two steps forward and comforted her in a good voice: "Master, don't think nonsense, you are still young and have a lot of time, and when you give birth to a child for the general in the future, how can there be a place for you in this huge mansion......"

Hearing this, a ray of hope rose in Diao Chan's heart, and then calmed down, exhaled, the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, and he had a smile on his face: "So many girls who have come with me are the smartest and smartest of you." ”

"Thank you for the compliment." The handmaid replied humbly.

"When the prince returns, I will definitely be able to conceive a child."

Looking at the beautiful face in the mirror, Diao Chan muttered, stretched out his jade finger and gently stroked it, blowing the broken skin, like mutton fat and white snow.

Thinking of the envy of Yan Wei just now, Diao Chan wiped the rouge, and suddenly felt a little funny, I would be jealous of this woman who is uglier than me.

Yan Wei is in her early thirties this year, her youth and beauty have gradually faded away, and in a few years, she will be old and yellow, and she will be disliked by the prince.

Diao Chan's heart is a little happy, and at that time, this mansion will become his own world.

"Has your illness ever improved?"

As soon as the topic changed, Diao Chan asked seemingly casually.

The maid did not answer, but reminded in a low voice: "Master, forgive the servant for being too talkative, your concern for Mr. Xi Ce seems to have passed a little. This will reach the ears of those who have a good heart, and it may tarnish your reputation. ”

"It's just an ordinary concern, don't do bad things, and don't be afraid of rumors outside." Diao Chan didn't pay any attention to this.

Maybe Xi Ce has long forgotten what happened back then, I'm afraid that even if he is as smart as him, he didn't expect that the little girl who was given wheat cakes by him back then would grow up to become the favorite concubine of today's generals.

For the drama, Diao Chan has always been grateful.

At the entrance of the mansion, the eldest prince Lu Zhen came back from the academy, and the two servants who followed him were holding a fainted old man, dressed in rags, looking like an old beggar on the side of the road.

After the servant who guarded the door stepped forward and saluted respectfully, he asked a little puzzled, "Eldest prince, ...... are you?" ”

Lu Zhen looked back at the old man and patiently talked about what happened.

It turned out that when Lu Zhen came back from school, he saw the old man fainting on the side of the road on the way, and now it was the season of cold and freezing, Lu Zhen couldn't bear to see him frostbite, so he took him back to the mansion.

When the old man woke up, he asked him where he lived and sent someone to take him back.

"The son is kind-hearted and will be blessed by God." The servant who was in charge of the doorman said with emotion.

Lu Zhen instructed the servants to take the old man to rest, and if the old man woke up, he would come and inform him.

Subsequently, Lu Zhen returned to his study and began to read and review his homework.

Perhaps because he was too tired, halfway through the book, Lu Zhan couldn't support it, and fell asleep on the table.

"Qingtong, why did your father only bring your sister and brother on the expedition, but not you?"

"Is it because your father doesn't like you and thinks you're useless?"

"Of course his father doesn't like him, otherwise what else could it be!"

"Your father is invincible, but you are not like it at all, you are a wreck."

"Hahaha......"

"Hahaha......"

In the dream, there are many voices that keep echoing in the ears, either sarcastic or arrogant.

"No, it's not! No! ”

Lu Zhen shouted angrily, trying to drive away the crowd in front of him, but found that he couldn't drive them away, and his ugly mouth kept dangling in front of him, about to blow up his brain.

Yes!

Yes!

Yes!

With a burst of angry shouts, Lu Zhen opened his eyes suddenly, pressed his hands on the table, and stood up with his hands, until the books and things around him gradually became clear, and he realized that Fang Cai was dreaming.

"Qingtong, what's wrong with you?"

Hearing the movement, Sun Yi, who was sitting in the room, hurriedly turned around, his face full of suspicion.

Lu Zhen wiped the cold sweat off his forehead, shook his head slightly, adjusted his mentality, and said to Sun Yi: "It's okay, I just had a nightmare." ”

It turned out to be a dream.

Sun Yi was relieved at this time, and complained by the way: "Those old guys in the academy have so many problems, this is obviously trying to tire us to death, if I fall asleep, it is estimated that the nightmares will come one after another......"

Sun Yi has a straightforward and irritable temperament, which is very similar to his brother Sun Ce's temper.

For this reason, he did a lot of fighting and brawls in Taixue, and every time Lu Zhen wiped his buttocks.

"Shubi, you say...... Does my father really dislike me? Lu Zhen hesitated, but still confided in his little friend.

"I don't know this, but if the general really doesn't like you, then you have to fight harder!"

As he spoke, Sun Yi put his hand on Lu Zhen's shoulder, and cheered him on with a solemn face: "No matter what people outside say, in short, I am very optimistic about you!" ”

Lu Zhen smiled and said heartily: "Thank you!" ”

…………

At this time, the Imperial Palace of Chang'an City, Chongming Palace.

Liu Xie, the Son of Heaven, was reading the memoranda submitted from the Three Princes and learning the basic ways of handling government affairs.

Prior to this, under the inducement and flattery of the eunuchs around him, Liu Xie was the emperor of pleasure for a long time, until one night Gaozu dreamed and told him to work hard and not to bury the Han Dynasty.

Only then did Liu Xie suddenly come to his senses, removed those flattering eunuchs, abandoned beauty and fun, and refocused on national affairs.

"Your Majesty, great victory, great victory!"

Outside the palace, Xu Kai, the waiter of the Yellow Gate, held the bamboo slips in both hands, and walked into the hall with great joy, and his face could not hide his joy.

Seeing Xu Kai so happy, Liu Xie couldn't be happy in his heart, he knew that Xu Kai belonged to Lu Bu's henchmen, but his face was silent: "Why is Xu Qing's family so happy?" ”

"The general broke Cao Cao in Yanzhou, and our army won a complete victory, this is a report from the Taiwei Mansion, please take a look!" Xu Kai bowed down and presented the bamboo slip in his hand.

Liu Xie glanced at Jian Jian and said lightly: "I already know about this matter, if the Xu Qing family has nothing else to do, they can retreat first." ”

"Minister, retire."

The Yellow Gate Squire speculated in his heart about the holy will, and bowed down and withdrew from the hall.

When Xu Kai walked away, Liu Xie ordered someone to close the door of the palace.

Then he threw the unfinished note on the ground, making a crisp sound of 'rubbing', Liu Xie walked over and stomped on it with his foot, as if to vent the long-suppressed anger in his heart.

"Your Majesty is angry." The confidant eunuch Han Xuan gave good words and advice.

"Anger? How do you call me to calm my anger! ”

Liu Xie stomped on it over and over again, his face was full of gloom, and his voice was suppressed with great anger: "I am sitting in Chang'an City, but if you look outside, the people only know that the general is majestic and powerful, and a few people know the Han Dynasty and the Son of Heaven!" ”

"Tomorrow in the court, Lu Bu's henchmen will inevitably bring up the matter of sealing the king again, and at that time, what can I do! What should I do? If he is really crowned king, he will simply send this great Han country to him Lu Bu as well! ”

Liu Xie gritted his teeth, he was sixteen years old, and he was no longer the ignorant child he was back then.

He is the Son of Heaven, as his father said before his death, since he is the Son of Heaven, the whole world is born, and everything should be ruled by him!

Seeing that the Son of Heaven was furious, Han Xuan said in a low voice: "The slave has a way, I don't know if it's feasible or not." ”

"Let's hear it."

Liu Xie suppressed the anger in his chest, Han Xuan had been with him for many years and won his trust.

Han Xuan moved over, covered his mouth with his hand, and whispered something in front of Liu Xie.