"Uncle, what do you mean?"
When Liu Bei heard this, he immediately felt a very bad feeling.
It seems like something big is going to happen.
Chen Dao never imagined that this incident would have such a great impact on Liu Bei. For a moment, he didn't know what to say and could only look at Chen Gong.
"Gongtai, what's wrong?"
Liu Bei noticed their expressions and felt what happened.
He didn't know why, but he felt panicked. He was thinking that Chen Gong and the two had caused some big trouble for him. Could it be that they were responsible for the rumors outside?
No way?
"Lord, I'm sorry, it was my fault!"
Chen Gong lowered his head and told the whole thing completely.
"What?"
Before Liu Bei finished listening, he jumped up excitedly and said angrily: "Gongtai, you...I..."
He was immediately angry and didn't know what to say. He wanted to curse, but it didn't suit his personality. The curse words came to his lips, but he swallowed them in the end. He could only be so anxious that he could do nothing.
"Lord, I was wrong, please kill me!"
Chen Gong lowered his head and said, "I made my own decision in this matter, and I am willing to be punished."
Chen Dao echoed: "I was also wrong. I acted without permission and damaged the lord's reputation. I am also willing to be punished. Please kill me, lord!"
They never imagined that things would turn out like this in the end.
"I asked Yuan Zhi to go back because of righteousness. I don't care whether Yuan Zhi will tell Cao Cao about our affairs. Gongtai, you... let me down so much."
Liu Bei wanted to cry but had no tears, and almost vomited blood.
The benevolence and righteousness that had been maintained for so long were almost destroyed by Chen Gong's unauthorized behavior. People outside were saying that Liu Bei was hypocritical, doing one thing on the surface and another secretly. This was a fatal blow to him.
Reputation is more important to Liu Bei than life.
Unlike Cao Cao, he didn't care if he massacred Xuzhou, he still cherished his feathers.
If Xu Shu hadn't seen Chen Dao's face, everything would actually be easier to explain, but since everything was seen, Xu Shu would definitely not come forward to help him refute the rumors.
This is how to do?
Liu Bei felt that he was about to collapse.
"Lord, what's wrong?"
Zhuge Liang arrived just in time and found that something was not right.
In fact, he also came here for Liu Bei's reputation. He knew very well that Liu Bei's only advantage was the name of benevolence and righteousness. After thinking about it for a long time, he finally thought of a way to resolve the rumors outside. He came over immediately and said: "Master, I have a way to solve the problem outside." rumors."
Liu Bei shook his head and sighed: "Kong Ming, this is not a rumor, alas..."
"What happened?"
Zhuge Liang said, looked at Chen Gong and Chen Dao, and asked in confusion.
Chen Gong had no choice but to tell what happened again.
Zhuge Liang immediately frowned, feeling that this matter was more serious than he imagined, and finally sighed: "Gongtai, if you want to do this, why don't you discuss it with us? Now, I have thought of a way to resolve the rumors. , completely useless.”
Chen Gong also knew that he was wrong, so he could only lower his head sincerely and admit his mistake.
Chen Dao could only be regarded as an accomplice at best, and the mastermind was Chen Gong, but he had to admit his mistake.
"Lord, what should we do about this matter?"
Zhuge Liang shook his head and sighed: "How to resolve the impact, I will think of another way!"
Liu Bei wanted to severely punish Chen Gong and Chen Dao, but after thinking about it for a while, he realized that his external benevolence and righteousness were gone. He still had to maintain internal cohesion to avoid further problems. He shook his head and said, "Forget it, sir." Taihe Shuzhi has done so much because of my consideration. I won’t care about this matter anymore. You can go back and reflect on it.”
Chen Gong said: "Lord, if you are wrong, you are wrong, and we should be punished."
Chen Dao echoed: "Please punish me, my lord."
"You guys go down first!"
Liu Bei waved his hand, really not intending to punish them, and said: "Don't mention this matter again, and I won't care about it anymore. If you say it's wrong, in fact, I am also wrong. You are all for my own good. I To argue with you again is to make more mistakes."
"Thank you, my lord!"
Chen Gong and Chen Gong burst into tears of gratitude and retreated.
Liu Bei's mind was now in a mess, and his heart was also in a mess. He sat down helplessly, not knowing what to do.
"My lord, I suggest that you tell the truth about this matter and treat it as an explanation. As for Yuan Zhixiang not believing it, there is nothing I can do about it."
Zhuge Liang suggested.
Liu Bei felt a headache and said: "Then do what Kong Ming said and relieve it first. Alas! If they can succeed, it would be okay if Cao Cao's people don't come to greet them. Now... benevolence and righteousness are damaged, will it hinder me? Please Mr. Fengchu?"
Zhuge Liang shook his head and said: "Lord, don't worry! Shi Yuan is not the kind of person who believes in any rumors without thinking about it. Moreover, with me here, it will have no influence. My letter has been sent out, but I haven't received Shi Yuan yet. I still have to wait a few days for the letter.”
As long as there is no impact.
Liu Bei was finally relieved, and he really would not deal with Chen Gong and Chen Gong for the time being.
Zhuge Liang can also see the reason why Liu Bei chose not to deal with it, and this is the only thing they can do at the moment.
——
Xudu, Chen family.
The wedding banquet for marrying Zhen Mi was finally arranged.
The Chen family held a happy event again, and it was as lively and festive as before, with lights and colorful decorations.
Since Zhen Mi had been brought back by Chen Zhou a long time ago, the marriage ceremony did not include the item of picking up the bride. The ceremony still went very quickly. After receiving many gifts, the banquet began. Of course, Chen Zhou could not help but have a drink with them. drink wine.
By the time the banquet was over, it was already night.
Chen Zhou, somewhat drunk, went back to his new house to find Zhen Mi.
"Husband!"
Zhen Mi got up happily and threw herself into Chen Zhou's arms.
"Mi'er."
Chen Zhou hugged her tightly and said with a smile, "Do you miss me?"
"Um……"
Zhen Mi nodded lightly.
Chen Zhou did not hesitate, lowered his head and kissed Zhen Mi on the lips.
Tonight, the new house was turned upside down.
The next morning.
Chen Zhou arranged for two maids to take care of Zhen Mi in the room. Not long after he got up, Cao Ang came again.
"Sir, I have two pieces of good news."
Cao Ang said as soon as he came in.
Chen Zhou asked curiously: "What news?"
Cao Ang said: "First, using Xu Shu's incident to discredit Liu Bei has a certain effect. Now Liu Bei is in a hurry and is busy restoring his reputation, which is quite funny."
"interesting."
Chen Zhou laughed after hearing this: "It seems that Liu Bei is a person who values fame and wealth, but that's normal. The benevolence and righteousness that has been in business for so long will be gone. No one else would be so anxious."
"Is there anything else going on inside Jingzhou?"
he asked again.
"There seems to be one more thing, something special."
Cao Ang thought for a while and said: "According to the news we have compiled, Liu Qi and Liu Cong were sick at the same time. It is not clear how sick they are, but the news we have compiled says it is quite serious, just like Liu Biao who was sick before. "
Liu Qi and Liu Cong fell ill at the same time?
The illness was coincidental.
This news made Chen Zhou fall into deep thought.
