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

In front of the gate of the Situ Mansion.

Duan Yu and Dong Zhuo rode on horseback, followed by two carriages.

The carriage was empty of passengers; instead, it carried two carts of gifts and goods.

This was not the first time Dong Zhuo had visited Yuan Wei's residence.

But it was the first time I had ever entered the door.

They were turned away every time they came before.

Besides reporting to Luoyang, visiting and thanking Yuan Wei at his residence was Dong Zhuo's top priority.

At this moment, the steward of Yuan Wei's residence stood in front of the door. When he saw Duan Yu and Dong Zhuo, he quickly came down the steps of the residence with a smile.

"It must be Prefect Dong and County Commandant Duan," the steward in a gray robe said with a smile. "The master has asked me to wait here for quite some time."

"Prefect Dong and County Commandant Duan, please come in. The head of the household is waiting for you in the mansion."

It wasn't surprising at all that Yuan Wei and Duan Yu weren't seen.

People of his caliber, like him and his father-in-law Dong Zhuo, were not worthy of Yuan Wei personally coming out to greet them.

Dong Zhuo was already flattered that the person who sent him a calling card to extend an invitation.

"Thank you for your trouble," Dong Zhuo replied with a chuckle.

The steward gestured for the two to enter the mansion.

Dong Zhuo lagged half a step behind, then said to Duan Yu in a low voice, "Don't talk nonsense later. Speak less, listen more, and observe more."

Duan Yu nodded slightly to indicate that he understood.

He then followed Dong Zhuo into the Situ Mansion.

The Situ Mansion is very large.

However, Duan Yu couldn't see its exact size due to the darkness.

Pavilions, towers, rockeries, and gardens were constantly passing through the area where Duan Yu traveled.

Further away, only the faint lights flickering among the trees can be seen.

It wasn't until we walked several hundred meters that we could see what appeared to be a brightly lit building in the distance.

Just as Duan Yu was observing the layout of the Sikong Mansion, two people walked in from the opposite passage.

Two young men.

One tall and one short.

One after the other.

The slightly shorter young man, dressed in black armor with a sword at his waist, walked ahead with his chin held high, his square face and triangular eyes.

Walking behind him was a tall, handsome young man dressed in a gray casual suit.

Two maids carrying lanterns led the way for the two.

Upon seeing the two, Dong Zhuo immediately lowered his voice and said, "The one walking in front is Yuan Shu, the second son of the former head of the Yuan family, Yuan Feng, and now serves as the Tiger General."

"The one behind him is Yuan Shao, also Yuan Feng's son, though born out of wedlock. But he is very famous in Luoyang and is currently observing mourning at home."

Duan Yu raised an eyebrow.

Before entering Luoyang, he was wondering if he would encounter powerful figures like Cao Cao or Yuan Shao after arriving in Luoyang.

I didn't expect to encounter two on the very first day.

Yuan Shu, Yuan Gonglu.

Yuan Shao, also known as Yuan Benchu.

The two groups soon bumped into each other.

The head steward wisely made way for Yuan Shu's approach and stood respectfully to the side, bowing.

The path is fast and can accommodate four people walking side by side.

Seeing that even the steward had made way, Dong Zhuo could only follow and stand to the side.

Yuan Shu, who was passing by the steward, glanced at Dong Zhuo but didn't say anything, and didn't even look at him again.

But when he saw Duan Yu, his gaze clearly paused for a moment.

He even stopped walking and looked Duan Yu up and down.

"Yuan Ji, who is this person?" Yuan Shu didn't ask Duan Yu directly, but instead asked the steward beside him.

Duan Yu frowned slightly.

"Reporting to your question, young master, this man is a guest of the master, Duan Yu from Jinyang," the steward who led the way replied with a bow.

"Duan Yu?"

Yuan Shu raised an eyebrow, tilted his head, and looked Duan Yu up and down again: "You're the Duan Yu who killed the Xiongnu in Daqingshan, captured the Xiongnu Chanyu's son, and shot that leader to death in Tanhanshan?"

Dong Zhuo immediately stepped forward, then cupped his hands and said with a smile, "In response to Young Master Yuan's question, it is indeed..."

"Did I ask you?"

Before Dong Zhuo could finish speaking, Yuan Shu coldly interrupted him, asking, "What are you doing here?"

Upon hearing this, Dong Zhuo was immediately embarrassed, his face turning red.

Tonight, we will attend the banquet. Dong Zhuo is nominally Duan Yu's elder.

Duan Yu also came along as Dong Zhuo's son-in-law.

There was nothing wrong with Dong Zhuo speaking up for him at this point.

It doesn't mean to speak or express oneself.

His intention was simply to help Duan Yu make an introduction, acting as an elder.

This is basic etiquette.

But Yuan Shu's words left Dong Zhuo in an awkward and embarrassing situation.

Duan Yu turned his head and glanced at Dong Zhuo, whose face was flushed and whose eyes were twitching. He immediately stepped forward to help Dong Zhuo out of the predicament and said, "I am Duan Yu. It is an honor to meet Young Master Yuan."

Yuan Shu, who made a sarcastic remark about Dong Zhuo, didn't take Dong Zhuo seriously at all.

He didn't even glance at Dong Zhuo after he finished speaking.

"Hehe." Yuan Shu chuckled and said, "I've heard your archery skills are quite good. I'd like to give you a chance to demonstrate and see if you're really as amazing as the legends say."

After saying this, Yuan Shu walked straight towards the road leading out of the mansion.

They didn't even say hello.

Duan Yu naturally wouldn't offer his farewell to Yuan Shu in a way that would be met with indifference.

Yuan Shao, who was walking behind, also stopped and looked at Duan Yu curiously.

Compared to Yuan Shu, Yuan Shao was about half a head taller, with a height of nearly 1.8 meters.

Moreover, he was extremely handsome, with fair skin, and wore a simple gray robe without any decorations.

"Are you Duan Yu, Duan Ziyi?" Yuan Shao asked curiously.

Duan Yu smiled and nodded: "That is indeed me."

“My name is Yuan Shao, courtesy name Benchu. I have heard of you.” Yuan Shao said with a smile, “Now the whole of Luoyang is talking about your name.”

"Some of my friends have been talking about you these past few days."

As Yuan Shao spoke, he gestured with his hands to describe Duan Yu's physique and exclaimed in amazement, "No wonder everyone says you are brave and invincible. Seeing you today, it is truly well-deserved."

"Young Master Yuan, you're too kind," Duan Yu said with a smile, cupping his hands in a respectful gesture.

"Brother Duan, there's no need for that. We're about the same age, so there's no need for you to address me as 'Young Master.' Let's just be friends."

"Since this is your first time in Luoyang, it will probably be some time before you are officially appointed. If you don't mind, I am quite familiar with Luoyang and can show you around."

"Moreover, I have some friends who also want to meet Brother Duan. I will introduce them to Brother Duan when the time comes. They are all outstanding talents."

“Alright.” Duan Yu smiled and nodded in response: “Then I’ll trouble you, Brother Yuan. If I’m free tomorrow, I will certainly pay you a visit.”

Yuan Shao smiled and nodded: "Brother Duan, please go ahead. My uncle is still waiting for you, so I won't disturb you any longer."

"Let's get together again another day, and then I'll show Brother Duan around Luoyang."

After speaking, Yuan Shao waved his hand and walked towards the exit of the mansion.

Watching the figures of Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu gradually disappear into the distance.

Duan Yu then turned his head.

It has to be said that Duan Yu had completely different impressions of the two.

Having met so many people, Duan Yu no longer had the preconceived notions he had before, nor did he feel like he was projecting characters from historical fiction or novels onto the story.

These figures who left a significant mark on history books, these future powerful regional lords, were none of them simple.

Yuan Shu was like this, and so was Yuan Shao.

Besides, these people, including Dong Zhuo, are not yet the powerful warlords and overlords who once dominated the region.

They are all still in the growth stage.

Yuan Shu, at this moment, has no idea that he will one day be nothing but bones in a tomb.

Yuan Shao now seems to have never imagined that he would become the ruler of Hebei in the future.

As for Liu Bei, he was still weaving mats and selling shoes in Zhuojun, while Dong Zhuo was still running around trying to get an official position.

It's hard to say whether his little butterfly effect will lead to a chaotic and turbulent era in history.

“How dare a mere child be so arrogant.”

A low whisper, seemingly born from the edge of anger, pulled Duan Yu back to reality from his reverie.

Dong Zhuo, his face flushed, looked in the direction Yuan Shu had left and said viciously, "If I ever come to power, I will teach him a lesson he won't forget."

Duan Yu: "......"

Looking at Dong Zhuo's appearance, Duan Yu could understand to some extent why his father-in-law, who had once been a protégé and former subordinate of the Yuan family, had ultimately turned against them.

It seems that Dong Zhuo must have suffered a lot of injustice and humiliation at the hands of the Yuan family.