Hua Tuo hesitated for a moment, and after seeing that all the servants around him had gone out, he whispered: "Mr. Yang gave me a generous gift and asked me to check the pulse of Kong Rong's daughter in the name of medical treatment."
Chen Deng didn't react for a moment. Why check his pulse?
Hua Tuo added: "Yuanlong knows about the unmarried woman."
Only then did Chen Deng realize it and lost his voice: "Isn't this too rude?"
"Isn't this clear that you doubt Wen Jugong's character?"
Hua Tuo nodded and said, "That's why they came to me privately and asked me not to leak the news."
Chen Deng sighed: "Although it is rude, but when you think about it, Kong Rong's daughter was kidnapped twice. It is reasonable for the Taiyang family to have such concerns."
"What do you think, Mr. Yuanhua?"
Hua Tuo said angrily: "What am I thinking? I think Yangshi is seriously ill!"
"Is it perfect? Can you feel your pulse?"
"They didn't go to Po Po Wen, but they came to me, the healer. They are trying to be a bitch and set up a memorial hall, and they want to blame everything on me!"
After hearing this, Chen Deng laughed and said, "That's true. Sir, you are in a dilemma."
Hua Tuo twirled his beard and said, "That's all, but the Yang family hinted to me that regardless of whether there is a problem with Kong Rong's daughter, it's best if I can make up a reason to break up the relationship."
After hearing this, Chen Deng lost his voice and said: "Doesn't this mean that the Yang family has already made up its mind and does not want to marry the Kong family?"
He thought about it carefully, Kong Rong's daughter had fallen into the hands of the enemy twice. Even if he could really keep his innocence, so what, wouldn't he still be laughed at?
The wealthy Yang family couldn't afford to lose this person, so they wanted to find a high-sounding excuse to break off the engagement, but this method was a bit underhanded, right? .
Chen Deng said: "What should you do, sir?"
Hua Tuo said angrily: "I still have to go, but of course I tell the truth. Otherwise, wouldn't I be acting against my conscience?"
After hearing this, Chen Deng praised: "Sir, you are indeed upright and honorable. So, did you return all the gifts they gave you?"
Hua Tuo's eyes widened: "Why retreat!"
"That stupid Yang family wants to trick me. Even if I throw the gift money to feed the dogs, I won't return it to them!"
Chen Deng laughed.
Liu Bei sent Kong Rong's family away and ordered them to be properly settled. Then he returned to his mansion with his wife and daughter's carriage.
He came to the front of the carriage and said inside: "My lady is suffering."
The carriage door opened, and Mrs. Liu Bei led her two daughters down and said calmly: "If you don't suffer, it will make your husband worried."
Listening to the resentment in his wife's words, Liu Bei smiled bitterly and said, "Madam, it's better to go back to the house to rest first."
At this time, a young woman with extremely white skin, like jade, walked out of the room. When she came closer, she bowed to Mrs. Liu Bei and said, "I welcome you, Madam, to escape from prison."
Here is Liu Bei's concubine Gan. Although her facial features are outstanding, they are not flawless. However, as the saying goes, white hides ugliness. Her most outstanding feature is her smooth and white skin, like a piece of jade. Like this, everyone who has seen it is amazed.
Mrs. Liu Bei was slightly unhappy when she saw her. They both came from poor backgrounds. Why was this Gan so different from her? Can a peasant girl really have such skin?
She said proudly: "It's been a hard time for Madam during my absence."
Mrs. Gan hurriedly came up to support Mrs. Liu Bei's arm and said humbly: "Madam, I'm very grateful. You can share your master's worries. This is my duty."
"However, I did things poorly and made a lot of mistakes. Now that my wife is back safely and has been talking about the affairs of the inner house, I am very happy."
Mrs. Liu Bei saw that Gan's posture was so low, she stretched out her hand to avoid hitting the smiling man, her face softened a little, and she couldn't say anything.
When Liu Bei saw her, he coughed and said to Gan, "I still have something to do. Please serve my wife."
After Liu Bei left, Mrs. Liu Bei walked inside and said to Mrs. Gan, "Tell me carefully, what happened to marry Mr. Mi?"
After hearing this, Mrs. Gan hurriedly whispered: "Fortunately, Madam is back, otherwise Mi would have passed by."
While talking about the Mi family's affairs, she observed the words and expressions, and when she saw that Mrs. Liu Bei was coaxed to nod her head repeatedly, she couldn't help but feel relieved.
For her, of course she was extremely looking forward to Mrs. Liu Bei's return.
Although Mrs. Liu Bei had been married to Liu Bei for many years, she came from a poor background, was illiterate, was old and had a bad appearance, and had an upright temper, so she was not liked by Liu Bei.
Although she was a concubine, after marrying Liu Bei, Liu Bei asked him to replace the upright Mrs. Liu Bei and manage the affairs of the inner house.
Of course Mrs. Gan is happy. With this job, she can slowly improve her status. In addition, Mrs. Liu Bei is not likeable, so sooner or later she will be able to find a chance to make a comeback.
But Mi's family is different.
When Mrs. Gan first heard that Liu Bei was going to marry Mr. Mi, she was extremely uneasy.
The Mi family relies on the Mi family. Whether she is a wife or a concubine, she will definitely be favored after she comes in. Moreover, I heard that the Mi family is young and beautiful, and she may take away her favor.
What's even more frightening is that unlike Mrs. Liu Bei, Mrs. Mi comes from a noble family, is knowledgeable and courteous, and is very knowledgeable about housekeeping matters. She will not be fooled in the future!
If Mi Shi had deliberately targeted herself, she might not be able to turn around in this life.
Therefore, in Gan's heart, he was naturally very happy that Mrs. Liu Bei could come back. It was better to have a confused head wife than a shrewd and powerful one.
There was a fight inside and outside Xiapi City. There were dead bodies everywhere at the head of the city and under the city.
Cao Ang smelled the smell of blood and stench that hit his face, his face turned pale, and he felt nauseated. Xia Houyuan next to him saw it and said, "Young master, you can retreat to the stronghold."
Cao Ang shook his head and said: "My father asked me to come here so that I can adapt to the battle formation. At this time, all the generals are fighting bloody battles in front of the formation. How can I retreat?"
Seeing that Cao Ang persisted, Xiahou Yuan could not force him. When he saw that his offensive had slowed down a little and one army had retreated, he personally led his soldiers to make up for it.
It was Cao Ren who retreated. When the two of them handed over, Cao Ren said: "The defense of the city on the other side is very organized. Miaocai is careful."
Xia Houyuan said: "Don't worry, Zixiao, it's up to me!"
As soon as he rode his horse and led his troops to the place where he could shoot, he heard a bang from the top of the city, and a black flag stretched out from the wall, pointing directly in his direction.
The next moment, all the hundred and ten archers at the top of the city stood up, and with their bows drawn, a hail of arrows hit Xia Houyuan.
Xia Houyuan saw a black mass of arrows coming, and he quickly raised his arms to block it. He only heard the tinkling sound. At least a dozen arrows hit his armor, and the impact made him dizzy.
Suddenly, his horse fell forward. Xia Houyuan knew that the horse had been hit by an arrow. He turned over and dismounted in embarrassment and rolled on the ground several times.
He stood up in embarrassment, furious, and shouted to the soldiers: "Follow me!"
His soldiers immediately agreed and followed Xia Houyuan towards the foot of the city wall.
Zhou Yu at the top of the city was covered in armor. Seeing that Cao Jun was so unafraid of death, he felt depressed. The two sides had been fighting for several days and both suffered heavy casualties, but no one dared to show fatigue.
Moreover, several generals came to Cao Jun this time. Zhou Yu found out that the famous people include Cao Ren, Xia Houyuan, Cao Chun, Yu Jin, Le Jin, Shi Huan, Han Hao and others.
These people all took the lead and attacked the walls of Tancheng separately, making it extremely difficult for Zhou Yu to defend.
Seeing Xia Houyuan and his soldiers rushing to the city wall desperately and starting to climb the city wall, Zhou Yu had no choice but to personally lead the generals to resist. After fighting for most of the day, both sides were exhausted.
At this time, Xia Houyuan led his troops to retreat, and Cao Ren led his troops to replace him. Zhou Yu secretly complained that the other party clearly wanted to kill him!
Seeing that the city was about to be lost, Zhou Yu gritted his teeth and was about to mobilize the people in the city to go to the city, when he heard the rumble of horse hoofs in the distance.
Zhou Yu looked from a distance and saw seven or eight large flags raised among hundreds of cavalry, charging towards the center of Cao's army!
Xia Houyuan, who had just retreated, was obviously unprepared. His soldiers were at the end of their strength and were suddenly scattered. Cao's army was suddenly in chaos.
Zhou Yu saw that the leader was Sun Ce. He led Huang Gai, Han Dang and others to directly attack Cao Jun's flanks and smash them into pieces.
Now the generals of Cao's army who were attacking the city were panicked. Cao Ang was in this formation!
Several generals, including Cao Ren, returned to rescue them. Sun Ce rushed several times but failed, so he had no choice but to take a chance and lead his men towards the city gate.
Zhou Yu quickly ordered people to open the city gate. Cao Ren also wanted to lead his people into the city, but arrows rained down from the top of the city. Cao Ren saw people ambushing on both sides of the doorway, so he had to fight back.
Zhou Yu came down from the city wall, met Sun Ce who had just entered the city, and said, "Bo Fu came just in time!"
Then he smiled and said: "Bo Fu actually knew how to attack the flanks. In the past, Bo Fu would have attacked the formation head-on."
Sun Ce said bitterly: "Don't mention it. I learned it from the enemy in Guangling and suffered a big loss at that time."
Seeing Sun Ce's expression, Zhou Yu knew that Guangling City had not been captured. He caught a glimpse of Qiao Rui behind Sun Ce and wondered how Qiao Rui came back?
Where is Mrs. Wu?
It was getting late at this time, and both sides ordered their troops to retreat. Zhou Yu followed Sun Ce back to the city, leaving only the bridge behind for the generals to disperse.
After Zhou Yu heard what Sun Ce had said about Guangling City, he felt an unspeakable feeling in his heart. Even Sun Ce's surprise attack could be defended. Is the fierce tiger so difficult to deal with?
He said: "I have failed several times, which shows that God's will is like this. Bo Fu does not need to worry too much."
Sun Ce slammed the table, "But my mother's whereabouts are unknown, how can I rest assured!"
Listening to the conversation between the two people, Qiao Rui also guessed at this time that Mrs. Wu was most likely trapped in Guangling City, and couldn't help but ask: "What will we do next?"
Zhou Yu pondered for a moment and said: "Now that Guangling is occupied by fierce tigers, it is impossible to do anything hard."
"He can't stay here forever, can he?"
"There is no good way now. The safest thing is to send a spy to lurk in Guangling City to find out about the Madam."
"As long as Fierce Tiger leaves with his troops, Guangling City's defense will be empty. All we have to do is find Madam and take the opportunity to bring her out."
After hearing this, Sun Ce felt relieved and said, "Gong Jin's method is indeed good, but now this is the only way."
Qiao Rui said: "What if Madam has fallen into the other party's hands?"
Sun Ce's expression changed after hearing this. When Zhou Yu saw him, he hurriedly said: "This is unlikely. Otherwise, the other party would have threatened Bo Fu a long time ago. Why bother to beat him to death until now?"
After hearing this, Qiao Rui felt the same and said, "Gong Jin's words are reasonable."
Zhou Yu felt uneasy because he knew that this possibility still existed!
But right now he can only comfort Sun Ce like this, because the most urgent task right now is how to defend Xiapi!
In the days that followed, the two sides continued to attack, trying their best to fill in people. The situation was mutually exclusive and no one could escape.
While Tancheng was in a mess, Guangling to the east was relatively quiet and peaceful.
Yuan Xi finally received a letter from Liu Bei requesting to send troops together.
(End of chapter)
