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

Along the long street, Duan Yu held Liu Bian's hand the whole way.

There was no carriage or guards, only Duan Yu and Liu Bian, both dressed in black robes.

The people around were all ordinary people.

Liu Bian, dressed in ordinary clothes, looked just like a child from an ordinary family.

And he was rather thin.

Before Liu Bian was born, Liu Hong had already had many children.

They all died young.

Later, He Lingsi gave birth to Liu Bian.

In order to ensure Liu Bian's safe upbringing, he was sent out of the palace and raised in the home of a Taoist priest.

Therefore, Liu Bian did not live in the palace from childhood, and naturally, unlike other children of imperial relatives and nobles, he did not develop an arrogant and domineering personality due to his noble status.

On the contrary, they are very timid and cowardly.

It was precisely this timidity and cowardice that made Liu Hong dislike him so much.

When he was very young, Liu Bian didn't even know his own identity.

It wasn't until he grew older and became more aware of things that Liu Bian realized his identity was not simple.

Without parents by my side, without relatives around me, everything around me is unfamiliar.

This also made Liu Bian develop a personality that was good at reading people's expressions and was very sensitive to others.

The expressions on everyone's faces.

Everyone's behavior and mannerisms.

Whether it was well-intentioned or malicious, whether he liked or disliked someone, he silently kept it all in his heart.

However, due to his timid nature, he dared not express these thoughts, and the longer it went on, the more introverted he became.

At this moment, Liu Bian was walking hand in hand with Duan Yu on the long street.

It seemed as if it had become one with everything around it.

Surprisingly, Liu Bian felt very relaxed at this time.

Duan Yu, who was holding Liu Bian's hand, also noticed this.

"Do you like it here?"

Duan Yu looked down at Xiao Liu and asked.

Xiao Liu raised her head, the fear gone from her tender face, and slowly nodded.

Duan Yu suddenly understood.

The people around me were all ordinary people.

Nobody cared who Liu Bian was.

Is he the eldest son of the emperor, or the future crown prince?

Here, nobody even cares about them.

The more sensitive a person is, the more relaxed and comfortable they appear in an environment where no one cares about them.

Because whether it was the imperial palace or Liu Bian's residence, everyone would look at him with all sorts of eyes because of his status.

There was mockery, ill intent, and all sorts of other things...

Whether he is a prince or the crown prince, he is still just a child at heart.

However, the children of emperors, instead of bearing the pressures that should be borne at their age, endured many things that were beyond their years.

Liu Bian was like this, and so was Liu Xie.

However, the two brothers have completely different personalities.

Liu Xie's upbringing shaped him into a cold-hearted emperor.

Liu Bian, however, was different.

"Are you hungry?" Duan Yu asked, holding Liu Bian's small hand.

Liu Bian, slightly timid, nodded slightly.

The streets were still bustling with activity.

Most of the shops on both sides had their doors open and lanterns lit and hung in front of them.

This is only early spring; it would be much more lively here in summer.

Duan Yu took Liu Bian's hand and led him to a shop.

The shop sells candied fruits made from peaches, dried apricots, plums, and dates.

"Give me a little of everything."

Duan Yu took out some money from his pocket and threw it to the shopkeeper.

Candied fruit and sweets are considered luxuries in today's society.

Ordinary people simply cannot afford these things.

But this is Luoyang, right under the emperor's nose.

There are plenty of rich people.

That's why you can only see these luxury items in shops on the street.

The waiter wrapped some candied fruit in coarse paper and handed it to Duan Yu.

Duan Yu then handed it over to Liu Bian.

Liu Bian tilted his head back, his eyes glistening with tears that seemed to be welling up.

Seeing Liu Bian like this, Duan Yu slowly squatted down to face Liu Bian.

On this day, this child, who was about ten years old, was sent from the palace and then brought here.

The psychological journey I went through cannot be described in just a sentence or two.

That look in his eyes was just like the eyes of those children he had seen two years ago in Tanhanshan, who were filled with confusion about the future and lived in fear and the shadow of death.

"If you're scared, if you feel wronged, then cry it out, and you'll feel better after crying it out."

"But only this once."

Duan Yu held up a finger in front of Liu Bian and said, "Fear cannot change anything that is about to happen. As a man, only by facing fear head-on and overcoming it will you have the opportunity to defeat your enemy."

"A true strong person is not someone who never sheds tears, but someone who, despite being filled with tears, perseveres and overcomes all the difficulties and obstacles in their path."

"So I'm not asking you not to cry, but even if you do cry, you still have to finish the journey ahead."

At this point, Duan Yu smiled, patted Liu Bian on the shoulder, and then stood up.

Liu Bian looked up at the tall and magnificent figure before him.

From birth, from the time he became aware of things, from the time he returned to the palace.

Someone taught him how to be polite and how to follow the rules...

But no one had ever said such a thing to him.

Duan Yu took a step forward.

At this moment, Duan Yu was no longer holding Liu Bian's hand.

But Liu Bian, who was following behind Duan Yu, took the initiative to start walking and catch up with Duan Yu.

Tears streamed down Liu Bian's face.

But the sweet taste of the candied fruit in my mouth spread throughout my body.

Hearing footsteps behind him, Duan Yu's lips curled up slightly.

The two people, one big and one small, slowly crossed the long street.

Behind him, Li Hu's residence was engulfed in flames.

The bright firelight illuminated the entire market.

After dealing with Li Hu and his gang of wandering knights, the Military Intelligence Bureau cleaned up the surrounding area and then withdrew.

............

Early the next morning.

Inside a fortified village a few miles outside Luoyang city.

Liu Bian, still asleep in the early morning, felt a chill on his body.

Startled awake, Liu Bian, still half-asleep, saw a burly general clad in armor.

Upon closer inspection, it was discovered to be Duan Yu.

"stand up."

Duan Yu didn't waste any words.

He simply threw a black robe at Liu Bian.

Besides the black robe, there was also a suit of armor and a longsword.

After saying that, Duan Yu left the room.

The fortified village was built on a piece of land that Duan Yu had previously purchased outside Luoyang.

Besides the fortified village, Duan Yu's assets in Luoyang were far more than that.

There were dozens of shops inside and outside Luoyang city alone.

These were shops selling white paper, snow salt, and silk.

These were all purchased by Zhen Jiang through Jia Dong.

Some were intelligence relay stations needed by the Military Intelligence Bureau to transmit intelligence.

Anyway, Duan Yu himself doesn't know the exact number.

After waiting for a while in the training ground of the fortified village, Duan Yu saw Liu Bian, wearing crooked armor and carrying a long sword, walking over.

Upon seeing Duan Yu, Liu Bian clasped his hands in a fist and bowed respectfully to Duan Yu, saying, "Master."

Ok?

Duan Yu was taken aback: "What did Your Highness call me?"

“Master,” Liu Bian confirmed again.

Duan Yu suddenly laughed.

Lord of Heaven and Earth, personal teacher.

Heaven: symbolizes the laws of nature and the order of the universe, representing supreme power.

Earth: refers to the foundation of the material world, which supports the growth of all things and embodies dependence on and gratitude for natural resources.

The Chinese nation is an agricultural nation, and crops have always depended on the weather and climate for sustenance. Therefore, whether they were common people or royalty, they all had to worship heaven and earth, as this was the foundation of people's livelihood.

Apart from heaven and earth.

"君" refers to the state and the monarch, symbolizing social order and governing authority.

"Qin" refers to parents and ancestors, representing blood ties and family continuity, requiring filial piety, respect for elders, and the inheritance of family ethics.

The last one is the master.

But teachers can be divided into two types.

Teachers are those who impart knowledge and resolve doubts. In terms of relationships, teaching is often a profession, but the specific relationship depends on the student.

But Master is different.

Once a teacher, always a father.

A master is a legacy, a continuation, and an extremely important bond.

Liu Bian used the term "master" rather than "teacher".

"What would Your Highness like to learn from me?" Duan Yu asked, looking at Liu Bian.

It was a cold morning, and Liu Bian, who was only wearing a black robe with armor over it, was still very cold.

After sniffing, Liu Bian looked at Duan Yu and said, "Master, I want to learn from you how to become a strong person, a strong person who will forge ahead even with tears in their eyes."

"Ha ha!"

Duan Yu burst into laughter: "Good."

Duan Yu looked at Liu Bian and said, "However, being a strong person is not so easy. To be a strong person, you must first have a strong physique."

"Any foundation is built on the premise of a strong physique."

"If you want to become a strong person, you have to start with the most basic physical training."

"Come on, now draw your sword."

............

Nangong, Jiade Hall.

In the spacious hall, Yuan Wei, dressed in a vermilion court robe, held a scroll of bamboo slips in his hand.

His Highness is currently in a state of radiant glory.

"Cangjie created writing to teach future generations. His youngest son received the imperial edict and was cautious and respectful..."

Liu Xie, sitting behind the dragon desk, was holding a brush and leaning over the desk, writing crookedly on the white paper.

Empress Dowager Dong knelt to one side, looking at Liu Xie with eyes full of doting affection.

Just as Yuan Wei was teaching the primer "Cangjie Pian".

A series of hurried footsteps came from outside the hall.

Jian Shuo walked into the main hall with a grim expression.

"Your Majesty, I have important matters to report," Jian Shuo said loudly.

Yuan Kui, who was teaching Liu Xie the Cangjie Pian, raised his head, glanced at Jian Shuo quietly, and then turned to greet Empress Dowager Dong.

"This concludes my instruction to Your Majesty today," Yuan Wei said.

Empress Dowager Dong nodded slightly: "Grand Tutor, you've worked hard."

"Your Highness, bid farewell to the Grand Tutor."

Xiao Liu Xie, who had been kneeling behind the dragon table, stood up and bowed to Yuan Wei, saying, "Teacher, you've worked hard."

Yuan Wei returned the greeting again, then turned and walked out of the hall.

"Speak, what's wrong?"

Mrs. Dong picked up the teacup that was placed to the side and took a sip.

Seeing Yuan Kui leave, Jian Shuo said in a panic, "Your Majesty... Marquis Shi... Marquis Shi has disappeared."