Cao Zhang and Cao Pi separated again, with determination in their eyes.
Cao Zhang waved his hand in greeting: "Brother, please, I have sent someone to notify brothers Wen Lie and Zi Dan. They should arrive soon and will take you back to the mansion. Have a good rest and prepare to leave for Luoyang."
Cao Pi nodded, and then said politely: "Ziwen, you go first."
"The eldest brother is here, why should the younger brother go first?" Cao Zhang insisted that Cao Pi go first.
Cao Pi didn't give in anymore and walked out of the cell where he had been living for several days. Cao Zhang followed him out.
Zhao Da led the way, and the Cao brothers followed slowly.
Cao Pi vaguely sensed something was wrong, and said to Zhao Da: "Commander Zhao, this doesn't seem to be the way out, right?"
"Young Master has a good memory. He only came in once and remembered the way out. This is indeed not the direction to go out. Young Master Ziwen told me that I will take you to see someone!" Zhao Da quickly turned around and responded.
Cao Pi stopped in confusion and looked back at Cao Zhang: "Who are you taking me to see?"
"That Shi A who passed on the news and caused my brother to stay in jail for so long, don't you want to see him one last time before going out? My father has ordered that he be beheaded!" Cao Zhang responded coldly.
Cao Pi's heart moved slightly, but then he adopted an indifferent attitude: "An undercover spy, now that he has been found out, he will be killed. What's the point in seeing him?"
"Isn't he your swordsman master, brother? Once a master, he will always be a father. Although he has some regrets for you, after all, he still has the grace to teach you. Brother, you should send him off for the last time!" Cao Zhang reminded coldly. With Cao Pi.
Cao Pi looked at Cao Zhang with a scrutinizing gaze, and Cao Zhang looked at Cao Pi sharply.
Cao Pi seemed to see something in Cao Zhang's eyes. He didn't insist anymore and nodded: "What you said makes sense, then I'll go see him off."
Zhao Da led the way and led the Cao brothers to another cell.
According to Cao Zhang's explanation, Shi'a's injury had been treated by a doctor, and he was not tortured again. After this period of rest, he had recovered.
He sat alone in the cell every day, and what he cared about the most was his mother outside. Every day, he stood silently in front of the small window and looked out the window, praying silently for his mother in his heart.
Cao Zhang and others stopped in front of the cell. Shi A heard the footsteps but still didn't look back. He still looked out the small window quietly.
"Are you going to take me to interrogation, or are you ready to send me on my way?" Shi A didn't look back, he just asked coldly.
Cao Pi looked at Shi A with mixed feelings in his heart. He knew that the main reason why he was able to walk out alive was because of Shi A's risking his life to protect him and his insistence on not changing his confession. Cao Pi was also very grateful for his loyalty.
But at this time, he could not make any gesture of intimacy, and could only say coldly: "Shi A, I'm here to see you off on your last journey."
Shi A suddenly heard Cao Pi's voice and turned around quickly with a surprised smile on his face. However, when he saw Cao Zhang, Zhao Da and others nearby, he quickly put his smile away and showed a sinister expression: "Okay, I didn't expect that a little guy like me would have to bother two Young Master Cao to send me on my way. I'm really honored!"
Cao Pi looked at Shi A coldly, hesitated for a moment and then said: "Master Shi, it's a waste of time for me to trust you so much. I really didn't expect that you were actually an undercover spy placed by the traitor beside me and almost killed my brother. His life! You should have thought of this outcome today, right?"
"Although you put me in jail, you have taught me a favor after all. I am here today to see you off for the last time. There is no need to worry about your mother at home. You are unkind to me, and I cannot be unjust. I will arrange for someone to do it." Send money and food on a monthly basis, and finally provide for the elderly until they die, you can rest assured!" Although Cao Pi's last words were said indifferently, they were actually an explanation to Shi A.
After listening to Cao Pi's words, Shi A felt that the thing he was most worried about had come to an end. He was completely relieved. He said respectfully: "I never thought that I, Shi A, was greedy for wealth and almost killed Mr. Cao, but in the end I was treated so favorably by him. It was not in vain." I have survived this life! I would like to thank you for your kindness!"
After speaking, Shi A bowed respectfully to Cao Pi.
Cao Pi looked at Shi A, and was deeply moved in his heart. He also bowed deeply: "Have a good journey on the road to Huangquan. If we are destined in the next life, we will renew our friendship as master and disciple!"
Cao Zhang stood nearby, looking at the two of them, feeling extremely sad in his heart.
After Cao Pi finished saluting, he straightened up and didn't dare to look at Shi A anymore, turned around and left.
However, Cao Zhang stood still and did not move. He just ordered Zhao Da: "Commander Zhao, send my brother out and leave two people behind. I will execute Sikong's order and execute Shi A."
Zhao Da heard Cao Zhang's instructions, waved his hand to the two school officials to stay, and followed Cao Pi out.
Cao Zhang waved his hand, signaling the school steward to send the prepared food box into the cell and place it in front of Shi A.
Shi A glanced sideways at the food box and said coldly and arrogantly: "No need, I don't dare to waste your time, let's just get on our way!"
Cao Zhang looked at Shi A, who wanted to die, nodded helplessly, then looked at him and whispered: "In order to find out the truth, I had to use some extraordinary methods against you. But in fact, in my heart, I have great respect for your unyielding character. I still admire you very much. Today I asked my brother to come and see you off, just because I hope you can leave peacefully in the end!"
Shi A was slightly stunned after hearing Cao Zhang's words, and he looked directly into Cao Zhang's eyes.
In Cao Zhang's eyes, there was no hostility at all, only admiration and helplessness.
At this moment, Shi A understood Cao Zhang's intentions. He brought Cao Pi here just to make Cao Pi promise to take care of his mother so that he could leave with peace of mind.
Although Cao Zhang knew that he could not conquer Shi A, and his current identity must become the scapegoat for the entire incident.
The two actually had no personal grudges, just because they were in different camps, but Cao Zhang still admired his loyalty and filial piety.
Therefore, I gave him the final comfort as much as I could, and also expressed my respect for this "righteous man".
Shi A looked at Cao Zhang and bowed respectfully again: "Thank you sir!"
Cao Zhang also returned the gift respectfully, and both of them showed a kind of sympathy for each other at this moment.
Cao Zhang stood up and gave an order to the two school officials: "Give him a whole body, bury him alive, and then notify his family!"
The school officials agreed and took out three feet of white silk and walked towards Shi A.
Shi A did not expect that Cao Zhang would treat him so kindly, so he gratefully saluted Cao Zhang again: "Thank you, sir!"
Cao Zhang didn't speak anymore, turned around and strode out. He had already done his best to be benevolent, so there was no need to stay here and watch Shi'a go on the road with his own eyes...
Outside the gate of the school office, Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu were waiting anxiously.
After being notified, they rushed to pick up Cao Pi.
During these days, Cao Zhen had been clamoring to save Cao Pi, but Cao Xiu was holding him down. Now that they finally got the news that Cao Pi was released, both of them couldn't hide their excitement.
Finally, the door to the school affairs office slowly opened, and Cao Pi walked out.
Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu greeted him happily, shouting loudly: "Zihuan!"
Cao Pi was also very excited when he saw the two of them, and stepped forward to hug them respectively.
"Is everything okay?" Cao Xiu asked.
"It's okay, but I'm going to Luoyang to work as a supervisor for a year, repair the palace, and start farming." Cao Pi told the two of them his current situation.
"It will take another year to go to Luoyang. Whose idea was this?!" Cao Zhen became anxious upon hearing this.
Cao Xiu said helplessly: "Do you even need to ask? It must have been deliberately arranged by Ziwen to transfer Zihuan away, so that he could be at ease alone to please Sikong and fight for the throne of the heir apparent! This should be the reason why he released Zihuan conditions of!"
"This Ziwen is too despicable. In the first two months, Zihuan was imprisoned and he created a bank, a pawnshop and a bodyguard agency. Now that Zihuan is being transferred away for another year, he might create something new again. !" Cao Zhen shouted angrily.
"Whatever he does, don't forget, there is one thing that he can never change! That is the identity of Zihuan's eldest son. As long as Zihuan works hard to make achievements in Luoyang from now on, those veterans of the Han Dynasty will still follow Etiquette, support Zihuan as heir apparent!" Cao Xiu did not show too much excitement and remained calm.
"You're right. His victory is just a temporary victory now. A year later, our real competition will begin! At that time, it will not be a conspiracy, but a real battle with swords and guns. This time, I Don't defeat him openly and prove that I am qualified to be the crown prince!" Cao Pi said boldly.
"Well said. Zihuan, I will go to Luoyang with you to help you!" Cao Zhen immediately expressed his intention to follow Cao Pi.
Cao Pi reached out and patted his shoulder gratefully, then turned to Cao Xiu and said, "Wen Lie, Zi Dan will go to Luoyang with me, and Xudu will be left to you. You must pay attention to the movements of Zi Wen and Zijian at all times. Be ready in one year!”
Cao Xiu nodded: "Don't worry, Xudu has everything under my control. By the way, I have something to tell you. That Guo Zhao is not dead, and Ziwen also invited the famous doctor Zhang Ji from Changsha to treat her, so she should not die!" "
Cao Pi smiled bitterly: "Maybe this is God's will. We are destined but not destined. It doesn't matter. Sooner or later, I will get back everything that belongs to me, one after another!"
After Cao Pi finished speaking, he strode forward, and Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu quickly followed.
Inside the gate of the school affairs office, Cao Zhang happened to walk out and heard the conversation between the three of them.
Cao Zhang looked at Cao Pi who was walking away, and secretly felt a hint of admiration in his heart. Although Cao Pi had used conspiracies and tricks to frame him before, his performance at this moment was worthy of the status of "Emperor Wei Wen". Cao Zhang also I look forward to the day when I can truly defeat him completely!
