Cao Bao thought for a mont and said, "Frank and direct, he doesn’t seem like soone who is sweet in words but hides a sword in the heart. Most importantly, he is a mortal enemy with Liu Bei!"
"That’s excellent!" Cao Hong imdiately clapped his hands and exclaid, "In that case, make more private contact with him."
"Mm!"
Ever since you returned to Longn Escort Agency, you’ve been keeping to yourself, not stepping out, and the people of the Longn Escort Agency have kept it confidential, so not many know your whereabouts.
During this period, you’ve been unusually quiet, rarely appearing before everyone except for issuing so orders.
Compared to you, others in the Longn Escort Agency seed sowhat busy. Although this wasn’t the first ti they encountered robbers, this ti’s loss was the greatest, with all mbers of the dart team perishing except for the escort Wei Yan.
Speaking of Wei Yan, his injuries weren’t too severe, and after resting for two days, he was mostly fine. However, he suffered trendously on a psychological level, often sitting gloomily on the steps of his small courtyard, staring at the sky above. Even if soone tried to talk with him, he would respond sporadically, resembling an old man nearing his end.
"Wenzhang."
"Mm."
Wei Yan was sitting dazed on the steps as usual when a familiar voice ca from beside him. However, Wei Yan only gave a casual acknowledgnt without even turning his head.
"What are you thinking about?"
"Mm."
"Damn it! I asked you what you’re thinking about?" The person beside him suddenly roared and kicked Wei Yan, sending him flying and heavily crashing into the courtyard flowerbed.
From the fall, Wei Yan’s originally bandaged wound reopened, and the fresh blood quickly stained his clothes. Yet, even so, Wei Yan remained expressionless, as if his heart spirit had been taken by so demon. Even if it was you standing before him, Wei Yan remained the sa.
You let out a long sigh, suppressing the urge to beat Wei Yan, and you sat down in front of him.
Your action brought Wei Yan back to his senses, after all, you are his lord, and now a person of great renown, how could you just sit on the ground like him?
"Lord, I..."
"Do you have sothing on your mind?" you asked directly.
Wei Yan nodded.
You smiled, patted Wei Yan’s shoulder, and said, "Just tell if sothing’s on your mind."
Wei Yan first nodded, then shook his head.
You didn’t get angry, still smiling gently, and asked, "By the way, how’s the girl you held that day?"
Wei Yan sighed deeply, his face looking even more gloomy. It seed you had touched his sore spot.
"What? Did she also..."
"No, Yi De and I fought to protect her, not letting her get hard."
"Since she’s fine, why are you still so distressed?"
Wei Yan hesitated to speak, ultimately saying nothing.
You knew that if Wei Yan didn’t speak today, it would beco a permanent burden on his heart and ruin his life.
Looking intently at Wei Yan, you asked in a calm and gentle tone, "Let guess. Did both you and Zhang Fei fall for that woman?"
Wei Yan had no reaction, implying it wasn’t the case.
"Did that woman fall for Zhang Fei?"
It wasn’t either. Wei Yan wasn’t stupid. With you condescending to inquire about his personal problems, it was already a great fortune for Wei Yan. If he didn’t know his place and reveal the matter, you might leave in anger, and by then, not only his romantic issues but even his future would be bleak.
"Lord, I am incompetent, having been utterly ensnared by that woman’s charm," Wei Yan finally opened up, speaking his heart.
"What’s incompetent about that? Everyone admires beauty, not just you; even I do, don’t I? Since you like her, pursue her bravely. For a man, only experiencing an intense love can truly grasp the aning of life’s beauty." You patted Wei Yan’s shoulder, smiling, "Go for it. You are not alone, as the entire Longn Escort Agency stands behind you."
Unexpectedly, Wei Yan shook his head, speaking in a sowhat dispirited tone, "It’s impossible. There’s no way between us. She is the prized daughter of Tao Qian’s most capable general, Cao Bao, and I... haha, it’s like a toad dreaming of eating swan at."
You said nothing but slowly stood up, and seeing this, Wei Yan felt even more dejected.
Unexpectedly, you suddenly shouted, "Wei Yan, hear your orders!"
"At your command!" Wei Yan reflexively climbed up from the ground, kneeling on one knee before you.
"From today, you’re ordered to wed Cao Bao’s daughter within seven days."
"Lord, this..."
"That’s an order!"
You glared fiercely, and Wei Yan imdiately accepted the order, "Yes!"
Just as you stepped out of Wei Yan’s small courtyard, you saw a maid hastily coming over: "Master, Lady has returned, Second Madam asks you to go quickly."
The so-called Lady naturally referred to Zhao Yu. Before you entered Xuzhou, Zhao Yu led a group on a mission headed north to Yan Province, intending to find her brother Zhao Yun, asking him to descend the mountain and join you in creating a new venture.
Hearing that Zhao Yu had returned, a trace of joy appeared on your face. Your steps quickened, and you soon reached the hall.
However, the mont you stepped into the hall, it was as if struck by thunder and lightning, a "boom" echoed in your mind, causing you to stagger backward several steps.
There were already many people standing in the hall. You imdiately noticed Zhao Yu, and what you couldn’t accept was that she was wounded! At this ti, Zhao Yu’s complexion was as pale as paper, her figure much thinner compared to your mory. Most importantly, you could clearly sense that Zhao Yu’s aura was erratic, evidently severely injured.
"Yu’er."
Everyone felt a strong wind pass by as you swiftly appeared beside Zhao Yu from outside the hall.
"Husband." Upon seeing you, Zhao Yu smiled faintly, her slightly sickly face reflecting a serene beauty.
However, this beauty wasn’t what you wanted. You preferred Zhao Yu to be fuller and healthier, not wanting her to suffer any harm.
At this mont, everyone in the hall could sense an overwhelming pressure that made breathing difficult. The source of this pressure was you, calmly tending to your wife, appearing tranquil on the surface. Those familiar with you knew this calmness preceded a storm, and once released, it would be cataclysmic!
"Were you attacked? How many places are you injured? Are the wounds deep? Are you feeling discomfort anywhere? Should I call for a doctor imdiately?"
You continued to mumble beside Zhao Yu, disregarding the deanor of a superior. At this mont, you were rely a husband caring for his beloved wife.
Zhao Yu felt an overwhelming sweetness in her heart. If not for others being present, she might have already thrown herself into your arms to express her grievances. No matter how strong she was, Zhao Yu was still a woman, a wife who needed her husband’s care. Yet, as one of the mistresses of the Longn Escort Agency, she couldn’t appear too vulnerable in front of her subordinates.
"Husband, I’m alright."
"How can you be alright? Your face is so pale, and you’re still sitting here? Go back to your room and rest, Hong Chang."
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