Daily life of noble ladies of the Three Kingdoms

In a blink of an eye, the Mid-Autumn Festival in the 13th year of Jian'an has arrived. In the past, Si Qi spent the Mid-Autumn Festival with his grandmother, father and two elder brothers, but this year, only Liu Yun and Si Qi were left in the Li Wang Mansion in Yecheng during the Mid-Autumn Festival. two people.

Even if there are only two people in the family, the things that should be prepared for the holidays still need to be prepared in advance, and everything must be prepared. After several days of intensive preparations, the house finally has some festive atmosphere.

In the evening of that day, Liu Yun stood on the porch and sighed towards the empty yard: "Now we are the only two of us left at home to celebrate the festival together. It will be deserted then. Fortunately, the Prime Minister will have a banquet at Deqing Terrace on Mid-Autumn Festival. We can still do it anyway." Let's join in the fun."

Si Qi answered "Yes".

Liu Yun looked at her daughter Yingde a little carelessly, and thought she was missing Zhang and her two elder brothers.In order to avoid her daughter feeling sad during this festive season, Liu Yun changed the subject and said, "Aying, you've been dressed a little too plainly lately, you young lady who hasn't left the cabinet, you should dress up a little more to look good."

Since becoming the lord of a state, Siqi's mentality has also changed. She always feels that it would be better to dress maturely, but now she is only 15 years old. For her age, if she wears clothes that are too colorful It was a bit against the harmony, so I picked up plain and simple clothes to wear.

Liu Yun is still looking forward to this Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, thinking that if there are young men of the right age present, it will be the best to earn more impression points, so I still want Si Qi to dress up and go to the banquet.

Si Qi obviously didn't agree with Liu Yun's idea.

As a girl, it doesn't matter whether she is married or not if she can get along to her level in the late Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period.

These days, women marry mainly to dress and eat, or to marry to bring benefits and benefits to the family and increase the ability to resist risks.

Now she can not only feed and clothe herself, but also feed and clothe the people of the whole state. Isn't this better than finding a random man to marry and relying on him for food?

She did have something on her mind today, but it had nothing to do with the marriage.

In the past few days, she always went shopping next to the Prime Minister's Mansion, and even delivered food to Cao Zhang twice, but she never met Cao Cao.

After repeated battles and defeats, Si Qi was a little impatient, so he asked Cao Zhang and Cao Cao's whereabouts tactfully.

Cao Zhangdao, Cao Cao has been in the barracks recently to watch them drill the navy and dispatch supplies, and he has no time to come back. His mother, Mrs. Bian, has no chance to see Father, let alone others.

For Si Qi, this Mid-Autumn Festival banquet is a good opportunity that fell from the sky. If he misses it again this time, Cao Cao may not be able to see him in person before sending his troops south.

On the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Si Qi came to Deqing Terrace ahead of schedule, and went around to Qingyun Pavilion to talk to Cao Cao.

Cao Cao just visited Guo Jia the day before yesterday.

Guo Jia's body was still weak, and he couldn't bear the long-distance march and the turbulence of the ship. Cao Cao still planned to keep him in Yecheng to recuperate, and if his health improved, he would help with some government affairs.

Guo Jia chatted with Cao Cao about the battle plan, and remembered what Si Qi said that day. In order to prevent Si Qi from seriously advising Cao Cao and making the two of them unhappy, he vaccinated Cao Cao in advance.

Ah Ying's thoughts have been fluctuating a lot in the past few days. It seems that she can't bear to see the people suffer from war, and wants to persuade you to postpone sending troops.After all, this child is young, and he has been living a smooth life. Nothing has happened. If there is any inappropriate speech in the future that offends the Prime Minister, please forgive Yang An and Wen Ruo for the sake of Yang An and Wen Ruo.

Although Cao Cao agreed at the time, he didn't want to listen to Si Qi's persuasion.

When Si Qi appeared outside Qingyun Pavilion and walked towards him, Cao Cao suddenly had a very bad premonition in his heart: "Aying? Why did you come to this Qingyun Pavilion? This is not the place you should come. The banquet is about to start, you better pack up quickly and go to the front to take a seat."

Si Qi stood in front of Cao Cao: "Prime Minister, please stop, Ah Ying has something to say."

While talking, Jia Xu also came in from the outside, saying that he wanted to ask the lord for instructions.

Cao Cao felt very headache when he saw these two people standing in front of him.

These two are both peacemakers, and they seem to have come prepared, but they are still masters who can't be beaten or scolded. If they are trapped by these two people in front of Qingyun Pavilion, I'm afraid It's also hard to get out.

Thinking of this, Cao Cao cleared his throat and said, "I still have something to do, what's up with Ah Ying, we'll talk about it at the table."

After finishing speaking, regardless of Jia Xu's hesitant expression, he left in a hurry.

Si Qi stood where he was, only feeling that there was a stuffy breath in his chest that he couldn't get out.

Looking at the angry look of this little lady, Jia Xu only thought it was a little funny.He stepped forward and made a "please" gesture to Si Qi: "Since the prime minister has something to do and is not allowed to meet Mr. Weng, why don't I accompany Mr. Weng for a walk."

In Si Qi's cognition, Jia Xu is a very special member of the Cao Wei Counselors' Heavenly Group. He is very good at making surprise plans and judging the situation.

Si Qi and Jia Xu didn't have much contact, but they still knew each other and could feel his kindness towards him, so they walked out of Qingyun Pavilion with him.

Jia Xu was obviously curious about Si Qi's reason for coming: "I don't know why the Lord is looking for the prime minister?"

Si Qi also knows that no matter what the relationship between her family and Jia Xu is in the future, whether they are enemies or friends, but at this time, their goals are the same. What you want to do is hidden from him.

"It's not a big deal, I just want to persuade him."

"Is it for sending troops to Jiangdong?" Jia Xu glanced at Si Qi with a half-smile, and said, "You are quite courageous. Unfortunately, you used it in the wrong place. Listen to my advice and don't provoke him anymore." He has made up his mind now, and he won't change his mind until he hits the south wall."

Si Qi said "Yes", thank you, and left in a hurry after listening to the maids talking about the banquet already started.

After Si Qi walked away, Jia Xu laughed: "You see, people are so stubborn, the Lord would not listen to my advice on such small matters, let alone such a big matter, how could he listen to it?" Lord Weng came to persuade you?"

Si Qi hurried over, but it was still a little late to enter the venue, and when he sat down in his seat, the banquet had already started for about a quarter of an hour.

After autumn, the weather in Yecheng became drier and drier. Si Qi felt thirsty all the way.

She sat down and saw that a glass of wine had already been poured into the white jade cup on her right, so she directly picked up the cup and drank it down.

Before drinking this glass of wine, Si Qi only felt that there was cotton stuck in his throat, and he was very hot, and he had nowhere to vent his depression. After drinking this glass of wine, he felt refreshed like never before, and the symptoms of chest tightness and headache were relieved After a lot, he poured another large glass full of wine and drank it down in one breath.

When Si Qi wanted to pour a third glass of wine, Princess Wei who was sitting beside her gently tugged at her sleeve, and Si Qi noticed that something was wrong at the table.

Princess Wei whispered to Si Qi: "Just now there was news from the south that Liu Bei has formed an alliance with Sun Quan to fight against Cao Cao. Several people at the banquet spoke to the prime minister, saying that the weather is not suitable, the food and grass are not abundant, and it is not suitable to go to war. ..."

Before Princess Wei could finish her sentence, Cao Cao said in a deep voice: "There is no need to worry about the problem of grain and grass. I will discuss with Chen Xing, the governor of Chengzhou, the matter of dispatching grain and grass. You all say that the clan is against the use of troops. How can Gu not know? King Li, you Let me tell you, when did the clan make such a statement? What do you think in your mind?"

Liu Yun stood up: "I...I think this matter..."

Si Qi saw that Liu Yun was very entangled. He was probably trying to organize his words to refute Cao Cao's going south. In Si Qi's opinion, if he had to express his objection to Cao Cao, it would be better for her to come forward than Liu Yun.

Thinking of this, Si Qi quickly took the lead: "My father has been suffering from cold for the past two days, so it's inconvenient to talk, so the prime minister can just ask me."

Cao Cao noticed the abnormal flush on Si Qi's face, turned to her and said, "What do you want to say?"

Si Qi just tasted it at this moment. The wine served at the banquet today is still the sugarcane wine she brewed. Although it is sweet and delicious, the alcohol content is not low. After only two glasses, it feels a bit high. Looking at the wine sitting on it Cao Cao also had the urge to go up and fight with him, and he couldn't help but be emotional when he answered.

"I don't know how many clans in the DPRK oppose the rebellion, but as far as I am concerned, I do have some ideas. I just talked with Mr. Jia about this matter later, and he persuaded me a few words, so I am late Some."

Cao Cao was curious: "What did he persuade you?"

Si Qi said: "As for the prime minister's plan to send troops south to attack Jiangdong, I would like to advise you to be cautious in sending troops. Mr. Jia has seen my intention and advised me not to disturb the prime minister's elegance at the banquet."

Cao Cao's face turned cold: "But you still said it?"

Si Qi lowered his eyes: "Yes."

Cao Cao also knew that there were not a few people who opposed the southern expedition to Jiangdong this time.The fact that the clan and ministers are all here today is just an opportunity, just to use the time to argue with Si Qi to let those people know that his determination will never be shaken by others.

Thinking of this, Cao Cao frowned and asked Si Qi, "Why do you have such an idea?"

Si Qi said: "Presumably the prime minister also knows that the climate and terrain in the south are quite different from those in the north, and the training of the navy is not a one-day effort. Our soldiers live in the north all the year round, and rushing into the south of the Yangtze River will inevitably be unacceptable. The soldiers on the expedition are exhausted and urgently need to be recuperated. A Ying privately thinks that sending troops at this time is not the best time, and the matter is of great importance, please think again."

Although Si Qi didn't say anything excessive, her tone was very heavy. For some reason, after hearing her words, Cao Cao felt very uncomfortable, as if this dispatch of troops was definitely a mistake and would not be like him. As expected before, Jiangdong was successfully occupied.

Cao Cao said angrily to Si Qi: "Are you doubting that Gu can't succeed? Ah Ying, Gu is overindulging you, which makes you so ignorant."

Even though some signs of drunkenness have begun to appear now, Si Qi's brain still maintains a high degree of rationality, knowing that it is meaningless to continue to entangle Cao Cao on this issue. After all, the war has not yet started, and no one can tell the outcome in advance.

Si Qi said sincerely: "I know, I should listen to Mr. Jia's words, and I shouldn't mention it hastily on this occasion. But I am worried about the safety of the prime minister and Sheji, and I can't express my anger. If the prime minister must attack Jiangdong, Ah Ying just wants to ask you not to rush forward, don't be too greedy for stability and rely too much on Lianzhou... The northern soldiers will inevitably be uncomfortable when they go to the south, and please bring more doctors and herbs..."

Before Si Qi finished speaking, he was interrupted by Cao Cao: "Gu knows these things naturally. Gu is like asking you, Ah Ying, do you really think that Gu can't win?"

Feeling drunk, Si Qi really wanted to say to him, yes, I just don't think you can win.

But the remaining rationality told her that it was useless to talk, and it was wrong to speak, so she chose not to speak.

Cao Cao sneered, and said: "Okay, very good. Gu didn't realize that Ah Ying has grown up and has such abilities. Let me ask you, if our army returns from a great victory and captures Jiangdong by then, will we be able to do so again?" how?"

Cao Zhang saw that Father and Ah Ying were talking in a hurry, and the more they talked, the more shameful they became, so he hurried over and grabbed Si Qi's sleeve, motioning her to stop talking, then turned to Cao Cao and said, "Ah Ying drank too much. I can't even stand still, and my words are all drunk, Father, don't blame me."

Si Qi has been very cautious since he came to the ancient times. Today, he got into a fight with Cao Cao through wine. Not only did he not feel scared, but he also felt a kind of clarity that went straight to the sky.

After hearing Cao Cao's words, she really wanted to continue this topic and make a bet with him, but when she saw her father and uncle winking desperately not far away, she knew that the situation was stronger than others, and she couldn't show her pride at this juncture. Add fuel to the fire.

Si Qi avoided the important and said lightly: "I am looking forward to your victory."

Cao Cao felt as if he had punched cotton, and when he thought of Guo Jia's objection before, he felt even more displeased: "Drinking alcohol is wrong, and Feng Xiaosu loves alcohol. Now his body has eaten badly and he is bedridden. The Lord also After using the wine, I talk inconsequentially. Now the imperial court is going to conquer Jiangdong's rebellion, and there will be a lack of clothing and food during the war. Pass on my order, and the court will restore the ban on alcohol for the second year of Jian'an until the Mid-Autumn Festival next year. Violators Heavily punished."

Cao Cao praised Siqi's brewed sugar cane wine the most. People in the past praised him all the time. Now that he mentions alcohol prohibition, it is tantamount to denying Siqi.

Si Qi stopped talking, and the table fell silent for an instant.

Cao Cao glanced at Liu Yun, and said, "Your Majesty is a bit stupid in reading, thinking that everything in the books is true, so it's not going to work like this. From next month, King Zhuo Li will bring Weng Lord Go to Jingzhou to garrison, and do not return to the city unless called."

It happened that this matter was used to send Liu Yun to appease Liu Biao's subordinates and straighten out the manpower left behind by Liu Cong. Among the imperial clan, Liu Yun was the most suitable to do this matter.

Liu Yun stayed well in Yecheng, and now he is sent to Jingzhou to garrison, in the eyes of everyone, he is no different from being assigned.

After announcing these two things, Cao Cao felt that the depression in his heart still hadn't dissipated.

He was right, Ah Ying was really capable, and within a single meal, she transferred all the depression and dissatisfaction in her heart to herself.

But this time going south to attack Jiangdong, it is necessary to collect some food from Ah Ying. The so-called shortage of manpower, Boss Cao has been fighting alone all these years, and the food has been robbed. No one has ever had such a good attitude like Ah Ying. Food was sent to him at a low price.

And Ah Ying is the little lady whom he watched and grew up, and he has a good relationship with several children. More importantly, now that Cao Zhi is staying in her fief Chengping, the officials and people in Chengping love the king. If there is any disadvantage to Liu Yun's family, it will be difficult to guarantee Cao Zhi's safety in Chengping...

Cao Cao tried hard to persuade himself not to be as knowledgeable as a little girl, but he was still angry. Now that the ban on alcohol has been promulgated, he must set an example, and he can't drink the fine wine that is right in front of him, which makes people feel even more depressed.

Cao Cao only took a few mouthfuls of roast meat and then walked away. After he left, Princess Wei who was sitting by the side couldn't help exclaiming to Si Qi: "It's so scary, my legs are so frightened! , How did Weng Lord not be afraid?"

Si Qi shook his head with a smile, and drank the third glass of sugar cane wine.

It may be that wine can strengthen people's courage.

If she doesn't do this today, the person who offended Cao Cao is Liu Yun. She and my father have the same heart, and they can't openly support Cao Cao to send troops to Jiangdong in public.If one person is destined to bear Cao Cao's anger, from the perspective of utility, it is better for her to bear it after all.

What's more, she wanted to do this early in the morning, and with the help of alcohol, her heart became clearer.

Facts have proved that Liu Yun and Si Qi's popularity is really not bad. After Cao Cao left, everyone rushed over to comfort Liu Yun and Si Qi.

Liu Yun waved his hand, indicating that he was fine and didn't need to come here to comfort him.

As far as he was concerned, he didn't think it was a big deal. Last time Liu Yun wanted to stay in Xuchang and not come to Yecheng with Cao Cao, he was not allowed at that time. It is not wrong to use this matter to leave these court disputes now. bad thing.

Liu Yun also heard that Liu Bei and Cao Cao had already retreated to Jiangling after their military encounter. Maybe he could see Liu Bei again and have a meal together.

Having said that, Liu Yun has been struggling these days, how to find a way to persuade Cao Cao, but he has never found a chance.

Si Qi at the banquet today tried to offend Cao Cao, but also to rescue his father and show his attitude to Cao Cao.

Liu Yun let out a long sigh, Ah Ying was indeed his biological daughter. Although they were busy on weekdays and they didn't seem particularly close, they still turned to him the most at critical times.

Liu Yun is not the only one who has this idea.

Gangneung.

Since Zhuge Liang set off for Jiangdong, Liu Bei felt as if he had lost his heart, and he was a little unhappy every day.

When Liu Feng came back from the military camp, he learned that Liu Bei hadn't eaten at all, and that the soup at noon was useless, so he prepared noodle soup and side dishes, and advised his father Liu Bei to take care of his health. With Mr. Zhuge's intelligence, he will be able to handle everything Well, father, don't worry too much about joining forces with Jiangdong to fight against Cao Cao.

Seeing that Liu Bei was still melancholy, he couldn't help sighing at the soup bowl and chopsticks, and knew that these simple words of comfort had no effect, so he turned his head and changed the subject.

"I heard about a strange thing a while ago. Cao Cao held a banquet at Deqing Terrace. At the banquet, they talked about attacking Jiangdong. Lord Chengping stood up to oppose it and advised Cao Cao to use troops cautiously."

Liu Bei's impression of Si Qi was still when he was a child of four or five years old, so he was also surprised when he heard Liu Feng's words.

Ah Ying has grown up now and is beginning to show her talents.

Such adhering to justice, not fearing power, and thinking about the people of the world are really excellent qualities.

Li Wang's family had no contact with Jiang Dong, Ah Ying must not have the heart to see his uncle suffer from war, so he took the initiative to prevent Cao Cao from invading.

Liu Bei was moved.

He just sent Zhao Yun to help Chengping once, and Ah Ying repaid him like this, sending things and people, and even willing to speak for him in front of Cao Cao.

Zhao Yun's business trip this time is really worth it. In the future, if Ah Ying has something to do, it's better to send Zhao Yun to help him more.

At the same time, far away in the east of the Yangtze River, Sun Quan also heard about Si Qi's opposition to Cao Cao's army going south.

Sun Quan immediately took a liking to this little lady whom he had only met once.

As expected of the blood of the Han family, the grandson of the Xun family is quite different from the girls of ordinary families.

I heard that Sun Shao and Weng Lord have a good relationship, and they rescued Ah Shao once in Xuchang. Sun Quan believed that the reason why Siqi chose to help Jiangdong was because of her unusual relationship with Sun Shao.

Thinking of this, Sun Quan couldn't help sighing, he didn't expect their Sun family to have such great charm, Ah Shao only lived in Xuchang for a few days, and he hadn't met the Lord Weng a few times in total, so he could make the Lord Weng fall in love with him so far .