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

The wheels of the phoenix carriage moved forward slowly.

The carriage was as spacious as a royal bedchamber.

The black phoenix robe cascaded down between Empress He's long, beautiful legs like a waterfall, the slits like a mysterious veil, gently lifted to reveal her fair and delicate skin, as white and smooth as mutton fat jade.

Empress He, with her legs crossed, lay gracefully on the soft, cloud-like white fur inside the phoenix carriage, resembling a lazy Persian cat, exuding captivating charm.

She has a full figure and exudes a languid beauty.

The sunlight, like golden threads, shone through the carriage curtains and window gaps, falling on the body as if draping it in a golden robe, adding to its noble air.

The moment the carriage curtain was lifted, Empress He's jade-like arm emerged from within.

The refreshing fragrance, like a nimble little snake, slithered into Duan Yu's nostrils, making him feel an unparalleled sense of familiarity.

The gold-decorated nails on her delicate fingers, like nimble little snakes, gently grazed Duan Yu's armor, making a sound like a cat scratching.

This goblin!

Duan Yu's breathing became tense.

Duan Yu could say he had seen quite a few women.

His wife was Diaochan, also known as Dong Yi.

There is also Zhen Jiang, the eldest of the five Zhen sisters from Zhongshan.

And the woman with whom I had a one-day affair in the carriage outside the gambling den that day.

They are all top-tier beauties.

But Empress He, standing behind them, was a bewitching beauty among these women.

In terms of allure, nothing can compare.

No wonder He Lingsi was able to become Empress.

No man could resist He Lingsi's seduction.

"General Duan..."

Inside the carriage, Empress He lightly bit her cherry-red lips with her pearly teeth, while one hand danced like a butterfly on Duan Yu's armor, probing the gaps back and forth.

Her voice was like a nightingale singing in a valley, melodious and captivating, sending shivers down Duan Yu's spine. He felt as if the person standing behind him was not a woman, but a nine-tailed fox, gazing at him with alluring eyes that were mesmerizing and seductive.

"General Duan, do you think I am... beautiful?" Empress He asked softly.

The voice seemed to be whispering in Duan Yu's ear.

Duan Yu nodded and said, "The Empress is naturally beautiful."

"Giggle~"

Empress He chuckled softly inside the imperial carriage, but her tone immediately turned melancholy.

"But even if it's beautiful... what's the use?"

"General Duan, do you know that the inner palace is never short of beautiful women?"

"Having been in the palace for several years, His Majesty has long since neglected me. He is surrounded by beautiful women, leaving no room for anything else."

"I haven't seen His Majesty for a month at a time."

Even if we do see them, it'll only be a fleeting glance.

"Hey......"

Empress He sighed softly, her tone exactly like that of a wronged woman, saying, "Everyone in the world envies me for being the Empress and the Mother of the Nation, but... who knows the bitterness and suffering I endure?"

"General Duan... do you understand what I mean?"

Duan Yu: "......"

Of course he understands.

He had already witnessed Liu Hong's lecherousness firsthand.

Everything that happened in Xiyuan has proven that history is not entirely false.

A truly lustful man, especially someone like Liu Hong who can summon and dismiss any woman at will, would never devote all his attention to one woman.

He Lingsi's statement may contain some exaggeration and other metaphors.

But it is basically true.

But then the question arises.

What is He Lingsi up to?

Not getting enough to eat at home? Time to come out for a snack?

Is this whole PUA thing just an attempt to gain his sympathy?

Then sympathy arises.

And then, an affair?

Having an affair with the Empress?

"Your Majesty, the Emperor... His Majesty travels thousands of miles daily, bearing the weight of the Han Dynasty on his shoulders..."

"General Duan, why are you so clueless about romance?"

Before Duan Yu could finish his pretentious, feigned-ignorance speech, He Lingsi behind him said in an even more resentful tone:

"Is General Duan really so clueless about romance?"

"Do you not understand my meaning?"

"General Duan..."

Duan Yu's heart suddenly raced.

My eyelids started twitching.

The hand that was stroking his armor tightened its grip.

It was as if they were trying to pull him into the phoenix carriage.

Duan Yu cried out that he couldn't take it anymore.

Who could resist such blatant temptation?

But this is the street in Luoyang.

Behind them was a phoenix carriage.

It's not the carriage outside the gambling den.

If he were to sneak into the imperial carriage now, his home might be raided that very night.

The hardest thing about dealing with a woman like Empress He is that you can't touch her, but you can't completely refuse her either.

Who knows if this heartless woman might suddenly have the mentality of wanting to destroy what she can't have?

At this moment, Duan Yu suddenly remembered what his father-in-law, Dong Zhuo, had said.

Within the city of Luoyang, right under the emperor's nose, one cannot act recklessly.

If something really goes wrong, no one can protect him then.

And now.

The woman sitting behind him was the most dangerous and most powerful woman in Luoyang.

Just as Duan Yu was thinking about how to deal with Empress He, a burst of music and dance suddenly rang out from a corner of an alley in Buguangli ahead.

In front of the grand and imposing gate of a vast mansion, sunlight shines on the vermilion doors and exquisite stone carvings, reflecting a dazzling light.

More than a hundred musicians dressed in gorgeous costumes, holding various musical instruments, walked slowly in with neat steps.

There were also many people dressed in fine clothes standing in front of the mansion gate.

Duan Yu immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Finally arrived.

He Mansion.

Now, the residence of He Jin, the Prefect of Henan, who will become a minister.

Two men and one woman, dressed in splendid attire, stood in front of the mansion gate, eagerly awaiting their arrival.

"Your Majesty, we have arrived," Duan Yu said softly to He Lingsi inside the phoenix carriage.

The hand that had been resting on Duan Yu's shoulder reluctantly withdrew.

"The time I spend with General Duan seems to fly by."

"General Duan, the reason I left the palace today is not only to visit my brother."

“I did this for you too,” He Lingsi said.

"This humble general thanks Your Majesty for your kindness," Duan Yu replied in an official tone. "It is my greatest honor to receive Your Majesty's favor."

"Really?" He Lingsi asked excitedly from inside the imperial carriage, "Is what General Duan said true?"

Duan Yu smiled helplessly and nodded: "Your Majesty, this humble general would not dare to lie."

A cheerful laugh rang out again from inside the imperial carriage: "I knew General Duan wasn't the kind of person who couldn't understand romance..."

“Actually, I have another matter to discuss,” He Lingsi continued. “General Duan is such a talented man that he will surely serve as an official in Luoyang in the future.”

"My purpose in coming here is also to introduce General Duan."

"Although my elder brother is currently the Governor of Henan, His Majesty has promised to bestow upon him the title of Grand General."

“If my elder brother becomes the Grand General and mobilizes the troops of the whole country, then General Duan will be under my elder brother’s command.”

"By taking precautions now, we can be considered to be making a good connection, which may bring us assistance in the future."

Duan Yu's gaze fell upon the gate of He Jin's residence.

He thought to himself, "I knew it."

These are the powerful and influential people in Luoyang.

There is no one with a pure purpose.

Just now, he was wondering if He Lingsi was hungry in the palace and was planning to sneak out to eat.

It now appears that He Lingsi's purpose was not simply simplistic.

Also.

Being an empress of a country is not that simple.

Would someone really do this for a little personal desire?

In retrospect, the deeper metaphor here is one of courting.

The He family now appears to enjoy great prestige in Luoyang.

However, He's background was not good; he was just a butcher.

If He Lingsi had not been made empress, the He family would not have enjoyed such honor today.

However, although the He family enjoyed immense favor, their foundation was very shallow.

Among the aristocratic families, such as the Yuan family of Runan, the Yang family of Hongnong, and the aristocratic families of Guanzhong, none of the powerful families that now control the court can look down on He Jin.

Behind their backs, they all called He Jinwei the son of the butcher.

This is undoubtedly a form of denigration.

Before He Lingsi, Liu Hong had another empress, Empress Song.

Compared to the He family, the Song family has a deeper foundation.

But it is still said that once something is destroyed, it is destroyed just the same.

If you want to establish a firm foothold, you must have deep roots.

It seems that He Lingsi is also very clear about this.

Neither He Lingsi nor He Jin had the ability or resources to win over the gentry.

Then we have to start from somewhere else.

One is to continuously elevate the status of the He family.

For example, allowing He Jin to obtain the position of Grand General.

A general can establish his own residence, which will allow him to gather a group of talented individuals.

If you can't control official positions, then seize military power.

Winning over rising stars in the military is also a way to attract external support and consolidate one's foundation.

This Luoyang is indeed a place full of scheming.

As the imperial carriage gradually approached the gate of the He residence.

The orchestra also made way for the road.

The procession slowly passed through the He residence.

The phoenix carriage also approached from afar.

Just as He Lingsi's imperial carriage was about to stop in front of the He residence.

Two men and one woman standing in front of the He family mansion descended the steps and headed towards the phoenix carriage where He Lingsi was.

Duan Yu's gaze also turned towards the future great general He Jin.

However, just as Duan Yu's gaze fell upon He Jin's side.

His eyes widened suddenly.

is her!

Duan Yu's gaze was instantly drawn to a beautiful figure standing next to He Jin.

It seemed to sense Duan Yu's gaze.

The woman's gaze also turned towards Duan Yu's direction.

The moment their eyes met, surprise filled their gazes.

Duan Yu was a little confused.

Although the woman in front of me was not dressed as a man.

But he still recognized him at a glance.

Isn't that the woman in the carriage outside the gambling den at Pingcheng Gate?

Duan Yu's thoughts immediately returned to what He Lingsi had said yesterday.

I went home to visit my two older brothers and younger sister.

This woman...

She is He Lingsi's younger sister, He Lingman!

Historical records indicate that Empress He also had a younger sister, who was the wife of Zhang Feng, the Imperial Physician and son of Zhang Rang, a eunuch.

At this moment, it felt as if more than ten thousand alpacas were galloping through Duan Yu's mind.

He said that when he first met He Lingsi, she seemed so familiar.

Even the smell on his body was exactly the same as the one I smelled in the carriage that day.

He said that day at Pingcheng Gate, the guard captain was so respectful to the woman in the carriage.

turn out to be......

It turns out she was actually Empress He's sister!

But......

This is too much of a coincidence.

The pair of beautiful eyes in the distance fell on Duan Yu, equally surprised.

So much so that when the imperial carriage stopped in front of He Jin's mansion, the woman's gaze still did not leave Duan Yu.

"Your subject He Jin respectfully welcomes Your Majesty the Empress."

It wasn't until He Jin came to the side of the phoenix carriage and spoke that Duan Yu on the carriage and the woman standing below it came to their senses.

Duan Yu could tell that the woman wanted to say something, but she immediately swallowed it back.

At this moment, He Lingsi, who had been inside the carriage, also stepped down from the imperial palanquin.

The black tail of the phoenix robe stretched from the phoenix carriage all the way to the ground.

Empress He, who came before He Jin, helped He Jin and He Miao to their feet.

With a command given, everyone entered the mansion.