Three Kingdoms: Ten Times Speed, Diao Chan Says I'm Too Fast

Outside Jinyang City, on the official road leading out of the city, a procession was slowly moving forward.

The procession included more than a dozen carriages, as well as over a hundred guards and maids.

In addition, there were more than twenty cavalrymen on foot, leading their warhorses.

At the very front of the group were a man and a woman.

The man was tall and imposing, with a handsome face, and his black robe accentuated the perfect contours of his muscles.

The woman was petite with fair skin, and wore a spotless white dress that accentuated her already graceful figure.

In the group, Jia Dong followed far behind, sitting in a carriage with a straw in his mouth.

"My lord is really something. Zhen Jiang is clearly interested in you."

"If we just take Zhen Jiang in, then we can use Zhen's sales channels freely from now on."

"With this powerful alliance, we will surely become the wealthiest merchants in the Han Dynasty, amassing all the riches in the world!"

Jia Dong muttered to himself.

Duan Yu didn't hear this, otherwise he would definitely have praised Jia Dong for being such a clever little devil.

“Young Master Duan.” Zhen Jiang stopped and turned to face Duan Yu.

"Young Master Duan, please stop here."

Zhen Jiang placed her hands on her waist, bowed slightly, and said:

"Zhen Jiang originally intended to bid farewell to Young Master Duan, but she has troubled him to see her off."

"I have to return home because of a message from home."

"I have never had the chance to repay the life-saving grace, and Zhen Jiang feels guilty about it."

Duan Yu smiled slightly and said, "Miss Zhen, you're too kind. Didn't I already say last time that there's no such thing as a life-saving grace?"

"From now on, we'll be friends."

"Friends should only help each other."

"Moreover, I have already heard from Jia Dong that our cooperation is going very well, and the Zhen family has a very good reputation."

"I believe that we will meet again soon."

Upon hearing Duan Yu's words, Zhen Jiang's beautiful eyes immediately filled with anticipation.

Due to the limitations of the times.

It is extremely difficult for people from two different places, and even two different prefectures, to meet.

If an ordinary family wanted to travel from Bingzhou to Jizhou to visit someone, the round trip would probably take half a year just for the journey.

Not to mention the dangers that may be encountered along the way.

Weather changes, human geography.

They might die on the way before they even arrive.

Therefore, traveling far away is something that almost no one in this era has ever done in their entire life.

Not to mention that both of them are moving.

When you go to the hometown of the person you want to see, there's no guarantee that you'll happen to meet that person there.

Therefore, some separations, once they begin, last a lifetime.

In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei were inseparable from beginning to end. However, after their parting in Jingzhou, the three brothers never saw each other again.

Zhen Jiang nodded vigorously, her eyes filled with anticipation for the next meeting Duan Yu had mentioned.

"Young Master Duan has made outstanding contributions this time, and he will surely rise to great heights in the future."

"This humble woman awaits Young Master Duan's appointment and bestowal of official rank in Jizhou."

"If Young Master Duan has the opportunity to go to Jizhou, he must come to Zhongshan. Zhen Jiang... Zhen Jiang will definitely be waiting for Young Master Duan in Zhongshan."

"Okay!" Duan Yu smiled and readily agreed.

By this time, they were already ten miles outside the city.

They accompanied each other for ten miles, their affection for each other running deep.

Zhen Jiang had something she wanted to say, but she didn't speak.

All of this transformed into anticipation in his eyes, remaining on Duan Yu's majestic figure.

“Young Master Duan… Zhen Jiang is leaving.” Reluctantly, Zhen Jiang looked at Duan Yu.

The light shining in her beautiful eyes seemed to be hoping that Duan Yu would ask her to stay.

But the only response he received was Duan Yu's smiling nod.

"Jia Dong".

Duan Yu shouted to Jia Dong in the carriage behind him.

"Come on, come on!"

Jia Dong, dressed in a loose robe, got up from the carriage, immediately took out a brocade box from the carriage, and then ran to Duan Yu's side, handing the brocade box to Duan Yu.

"Lord."

"Miss Zhen." Jia Dong greeted Zhen Jiang with a smile.

As the head of the future business department planned by Duan Yu, Jia Dong had the longest contact with the Zhen family in terms of business.

We should definitely keep in touch more often in the future.

Therefore, he naturally became the liaison between the two.

"In the future, Jia Dong will visit Jizhou more often, and I hope Miss Zhen will take good care of him."

"I will also frequently write letters to Jizhou, which will be delivered by Jia Dongxiang."

Duan Yu presented the vermilion lacquered phoenix-patterned carved sandalwood brocade box he was holding to Zhen Jiang.

"This is for you."

"Open it and see if you like it."

Upon seeing the brocade box in front of her, a hint of surprise and delight flashed in Zhen Jiang's beautiful eyes.

A pair of snow-white jade hands gently unlocked the gold clasp and opened the brocade box.

Inside the brocade box was a snow-white cloud-shaped shoulder piece.

A cloud shoulder is a garment worn on both shoulders for warmth.

They are generally made of fur.

In ancient times, people used hat tops, forehead bands, earmuffs, and cloud-shaped shoulder guards to keep warm.

The hat ornament is placed on top of the hat and is mostly made of gold, jade, agate, etc.; the forehead band is tied on the forehead and comes in various styles.

Ear warmers are used to keep warm.

Originally used to protect the collar, the cloud collar gradually evolved into an ornament.

Wealthy and aristocratic families typically use precious animal furs to make cloud-shaped shoulder ornaments.

Such as mink fur, fox fur, etc.

It is beautiful, warm, and luxurious.

The cloud-shaped shoulder piece inside the brocade box is made of a snow-white fox fur.

It was completely white, without a single stray hair.

"This snow fox was hunted by me and made into a cloud-shaped shoulder piece."

"I've heard that winters in Jizhou are cold, and the Zhen family, being extremely wealthy, naturally has no shortage of gold and silver ornaments."

"Consider it a token of my appreciation."

Zhen Jiang gently bit the corner of her mouth with her pearly teeth, reached out and stroked the soft, white fur, her beautiful eyes filled with an increasingly deep and unyielding affection.

When Duan Yu mentioned hunting with his own hands, Jia Dong, who was standing next to him, looked slightly embarrassed.

I remember the first time I met Zhen Jiang, it was when I was selling fake fox pelts that Duan Yu had hunted in front of her.

The maid standing next to Zhen Jiang rolled her eyes at Jia Dong.

A breeze rises, bringing a slight chill.

Although it was already May, Bingzhou was not very warm.

Zhen Jiang slowly took out the cloud-shaped shoulder piece from the brocade box and gently placed it on her shoulder.

A maid stepped forward to help Zhen Jiang fasten her clothes.

The snow-white cloud-shaped shoulder piece and the snow-white skirt Zhen Jiang was wearing complemented each other perfectly, adding a touch of elegance and nobility.

With her hands on her waist, Zhen Jiang bowed deeply to Duan Yu.

"The maiden in Zhongshan longs for her beloved, awaiting his arrival to illuminate the blooming flowers..."

After leaving a message, Zhen Jiang blushed and turned to board the carriage.

Duan Yu stood still, his hands behind his back, watching the Zhen family's convoy and Zhen Jiang's carriage gradually disappear into the distance.

Beside him, Jia Dong also imitated Duan Yu's posture, trying to put on a melancholy look.

But no matter how hard I tried to imitate that sleazy look, it always seemed so different.

"My lord, Miss Zhen clearly has feelings for you. Why don't you accept her as your wife?"

"If our lord takes Miss Zhen as his concubine, wouldn't the Zhen family be under our lord's control?"

"In the future, we won't need to give the Zhen family so much profit."

"Besides, Miss Zhen is so beautiful."

“My lord, listen to what Miss Zhen has to say.”

"I long for you in Zhongshan, waiting only for you to come and gather... oh no, I mean, waiting only for you to come and illuminate the blooming flowers..."

"Anyway, the meaning is pretty much the same."

Duan Yu smiled and flicked Jia Dong on the forehead.

Jia Dong cried out in pain and clutched his head.

"When it comes to doing business, you're a genius."

"But it's limited to doing business."

"The Zhen family of Zhongshan has a long history of officials holding positions with salaries of two thousand shi (a unit of grain), a renowned family in ancient times. Do you think that just because I married Zhen Jiang, I can take control of the Zhen family?"

"That's too naive."

"You'll understand when you go to Jizhou and visit the Zhen family."

"Besides, I already have a legal wife. Do you really think the eldest daughter of the Zhen family of Zhongshan would marry someone as a concubine?"

"Even if Zhen Jiang herself is willing, would the Zhen family of Zhongshan agree?"

Jia Dong smirked: "This little guy really doesn't know anything."

"A petty person only cares about business."

When it comes to business, Jia Dong is an expert.

But in political matters, Jia Dong and Jia Xu differ by only one character, yet the difference is far more profound than a matter of course.

This is because everyone has different strengths.

"Well... I dare to ask," Jia Dong said, "So, my lord, are you just going to stand by and watch Miss Zhen's affections suffer in vain?"

Duan Yu smiled but did not answer.

In times of peace and prosperity, everyone should abide by the rules.

But things are different during times of chaos and conflict.

When his fists are strong enough to dominate an area, these rules will be set by the one with the biggest fist.

Jizhou, huh...

I definitely have to go.

The Taiping Rebellion was less than a year away.

As Ji Province was the main battlefield of the Taiping Dao uprising, and he was also Dong Zhuo's son-in-law, it was natural for him to go there.

At that time, those who wanted to see each other would definitely see each other.

What is rightfully his will surely be his.

"Let's go to the West Camp!"

Duan Yu mounted his horse.

..........

In the distance, Zhen Jiang, who was traveling further and further away, sat in the carriage, placing the cloud-shaped shawl between her knees as if it were a precious treasure.

Inside the carriage, the maid looked at Zhen Jiang, whose eyes were full of affection, and couldn't help but feel sorry for her.

"Miss, why don't you explain this to Young Master Duan?"

"Now everyone in the family is asking about the origin of the white paper and the snow salt. The other branches of the family are pressing hard. How will Miss face their pressure when she goes back?"

Zhen Jiang raised her head, her gaze firm and resolute.

"Duan Lang said before that the origin of the white paper and snow salt should not be revealed in the short term. Since I have agreed, I must keep it a secret for Duan Lang."

"I will take care of and deal with matters at home."

Through the carriage window, Zhen Jiang looked at the distant mountain peaks and their angular forms.