Lu Bu: My wife comes from two thousand years later

Dong Zhuo had never expected that Lü Bu and Dong Qing hadn't consummated their marriage after such a long time. Coming back to his senses from his surprise, he asked again, "My son, didn't you say that deliberately out of anger?"

Dong Qing said angrily, "Can I talk nonsense about something like this?"

Yesterday, Dong Qing heard about what happened on the day when Lu Bu and Zhang Mo got engaged. She ran to the palace to question Zhang Mo, only to find out that she had actually left Luoyang. Dong Qing knew that she must have gone to Sishui Pass with Lu Bu. After learning the truth, Dong Qing hated Lu Bu as much as she loved him in the past.

Dong Zhuo thought about it and realized that even if his daughter was angry with Lü Bu, she wouldn't bring up such a thing. So was Lü Bu truly inhumane or was he just cheating on her? But if he was cheating on her, there was no need for him to remain a virgin. Qing'er might not be beautiful, but her figure was first-rate. How could Lü Bu have slept with her for so long, and he couldn't have resisted?

As a normal man, and a man of status in ancient times, unless there was a physical problem, basically no one could go such a long time without touching a woman.

Dong Zhuo couldn't understand it for a moment, but he had no doubt about Lu Bu's loyalty to him. If it weren't for Lu Bu, he would have been buried in Beimang Mountain long ago.

Dong Zhuo waved his hand at Dong Qing and said, "I'll ask Fengxian about this matter when he returns. You can go back first!"

"Yes!"

Dong Qingfu bowed and turned to leave. She also knew that her father now thought highly of Lu Bu, and it was impossible for her to do anything to Lu Bu with just a few words, so she did not bother to argue with him any further.

Walking outside the palace, she happened to run into Li Su. Dong Qing couldn't help but think of the nights they spent together, and how he had taken care of her along the way. Comparing the two, she hated Lu Bu even more. She walked over to Li Su and asked in a low voice,

"Have you missed me since you came back?"

Li Su was startled by her words. He looked around and saw several palace maids cleaning nearby. He quickly took a step back and bowed his head, "I dare not!"

Dong Qing's anger suddenly surged up, and he said coldly, "How dare you do that in the Taihang Mountains!"

Li Su lowered his head even lower. Dong Qing said again, "Come to my room tonight. If you don't come, I will tell everyone about our affair."

Li Su suddenly raised his head and looked at Dong Qing in disbelief. "What do you want to do?"

Dong Qingjiao laughed and looked at him straight, "Come to my room at night, what can you do?"

After saying that, she slowly walked away, twisting her waist. When passing by Li Su, her slender fingers gently stroked Li Su's waist.

Li Su subconsciously pressed the place where she had touched him, and felt a burning sensation. He turned his head to look at her receding figure, and thought of the days in the mountains. The fear he had just felt from being threatened by her gradually disappeared, and was replaced by a faint excitement.

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That night, in the palace, Wang Yun had just taken off his coat and was about to rest when he heard footsteps outside the door.

Butler Wang stood outside and reported, "Master, there is news from the palace."

Wang Yun stood up and said, "Come in!"

Butler Wang pushed the door open and walked in. He first lit the oil lamp beside the table and then handed over a piece of cloth.

Wang Yun read the message on the cloth in the dim light of the fire, then placed it on the fire and lit it. He ordered, "Send someone to keep an eye on Li Su and Dong Qing, especially Li Su. Report everything he has done recently, no matter how big or small."

Butler Wang asked worriedly, "What's the master going to do now? Should we send someone to tell A-Mo?"

Ever since the last assassination attempt by Wang Yun and Cao Cao that nearly sent the entire palace to the guillotine, Zhang Mo instructed the housekeeper Wang to keep an eye on Wang Yun. The housekeeper Wang also felt that Wang Yun was too inconsiderate in his actions compared to Amo, so he asked this question.

Wang Yun shook his head, "There's no need to let Mo'er know about this."

"Master... I think we should inform Amo. Lu Bu loves her, but women can never compare to power. What if..."

Wang Yun interrupted him, "There's no such thing as an emergency. I've thought this through thoroughly, and this isn't about targeting Dong Zhuo, so don't worry."

After hearing what Wang Yun said, Butler Wang felt relieved and bowed as he left the room.

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The next day at Sishui Pass, Lu Bu also received a piece of news.

"Xingyang was captured?"

Early in the morning, in the central army tent, Lu Bu just got up and heard this surprising news.

"Tell me, how did you lose it?" Lu Bu sat on the couch and asked Wu Dan who was standing with his head down.

"A few days ago, the general burned down the allied camp. I thought they would retreat, and I sent out scouts to report that the main force had withdrawn. Unexpectedly, they sent a small force to sneak in. I didn't notice, and at night, I ordered people to climb the city wall and open the gate. At that time, most people were asleep, and the enemy also lit several fires inside the city to create momentum. No one knew how many enemies were coming, so in a panic, most people fled through the west gate. I had no choice but to follow them."

Wu Shan finished speaking and knelt on his knees. "I was careless and lost Xingyang. Please punish me, General!"

Lu Bu raised his hand and told him to stand up. "Although you made a mistake, it is not unforgivable. Go and receive the eighty military sticks."

Not to mention Wu Dan, Lu Bu was also quite surprised by the actions of Cao Cao and others. This group of coalition forces had weak determination. If it were other people, they would basically choose to retreat or slowly recuperate when the camp was burned. This group of people did act a little faster this time.

Eighty military sticks was a very light punishment for losing a city. Wu Dan finally let go of his worries and clasped his fists before leaving the tent.

There are not many generals from Liang Province available under Lu Bu. Although Wu Shan and Han Lai were appointed by Dong Zhuo, they have followed Lu Bu for such a long time that their hearts have long been loyal to him. Lu Bu needs people at this time, so he can only give them a light punishment and a stern warning.

After Wu Shan left, Zhang Liao asked, "There are only a small number of enemy troops stationed in Xingyang City. Why not let me lead the troops to recapture it?"

Lu Bu shook his head. "No need. Even if the defenders were few in number, the casualties from the siege would be huge. There's no need to sacrifice our men for this."

"Then you don't want Xingyang anymore?"

Lü Bu said, "It would be great if we could hold it, but losing it wouldn't be entirely disadvantageous to us. The terrain from Xingyang to Chenggao is getting narrower and narrower, and the coalition's 100,000-man army simply can't deploy. Since he's so determined to attack us, fighting a battle outside Chenggao would be more advantageous for our army. Let Han Lai hold Ao Cang."

The unexpected loss of Xingyang had little impact on Lü Bu, but it was a huge shock to Dong Zhuo. This shock wasn't because of the loss of a city, but rather the coalition's demonstrated resolve to defeat Dong Zhuo. Previously, Li Ru had said the coalition was divided, each harboring ulterior motives. But now, look at them: they've just had their main camp destroyed, and they're already taking your city. Is that what you call a lack of unity? They're even more united than his own Xiliang army.

In addition to this, news also came from the south that Sun Jian had been triumphant all the way, forcing the Jingzhou governor Wang Rui to death and killing the Nanyang prefect Zhang Zi. He had gathered 20,000 troops and joined forces with Yuan Shu, and was preparing to attack Guangcheng Pass soon.

How could this be possible? This was absolutely unacceptable! Dong Zhuo no longer cared about the opposition of his courtiers and immediately decided to move the capital.

As a result, Luoyang began to be in chaos. The first to be escorted away were the emperor and princes and ministers. Then Dong Zhuo ordered Li Su to lead troops to drive away the people of Luoyang. No matter whether you can reach Chang'an or die on the road, no one is allowed to stay in Luoyang.

What? You don't want to leave? Sure, burn the whole city down. You'll have to leave anyway.