Your Majesty, please spare Diao Chan; your yang energy is too strong.

Now I've abandoned him.

If nothing happens in Xuzhou, it doesn't matter.

If Xuzhou City were to fall to Lü Bu...

They would definitely think that he was having an affair with Lü Bu.

Zhang Fei was already unhappy with him because of what had happened before, and with Zhang Fei around, he was stirring things up.

Liu Bei would definitely want to kill him as soon as possible.

"Oh, so Zixiu is so certain that Xuzhou will fall to Lü Bu?"

Mi Zhu was surprised.

"That's for sure. Although Zhang Fei is brave, he lacks strategy and is fond of drinking. Without anyone intervening, he will inevitably make mistakes due to drunkenness."

"Lu Bu is a fickle man by nature, how could he miss such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?"

Zhou Heng said calmly.

"Zixiu's words are perhaps a bit one-sided. Although Lü Bu was fickle, it was Lord Xuande who took him in when he was in dire straits. How could he possibly repay kindness with enmity?"

Mi Zhu did not believe it.

Although he knew that Lü Bu was somewhat fickle and infamous for his three surnames.

However, the Lü Bu of the past is not the same as the Lü Bu of today.

Liu Bei was renowned throughout the land for his benevolence and righteousness, and he had helped the other party during his most difficult time.

If they were to turn against us at this time...

How should the people of the world view Lü Bu?

Isn’t this digging one’s own grave?

In that case, when Lü Bu falls into trouble again, who would dare to take him in?

Even the most foolish person wouldn't dare to launch a sneak attack on Liu Bei at this time!

"Hehe." Zhou Heng smiled slightly without offering any further explanation. Instead, he said with a half-smile, "Since Zizhong is so confident, would you dare to make a bet with me?"

Mi Zhu frowned: "What's the stake?"

Zhou Heng: "If Liu Bei goes to resist Yuan Shu this time and Lü Bu does not rebel, then I have lost. I am willing to tie my own hands and let Zizhong decide my fate. If Lü Bu rebels, I do not need Zizhong's life. I only have one small request."

Mi Zhu took a deep breath: "What are your requirements?"

Zhou Heng smiled and said, "Your sister and I fell in love at first sight and have already pledged our lives to each other. I am willing to offer a hundred cartloads of treasure as a betrothal gift to marry your sister. What do you think, Zizhong?"

"boom."

These words left the two Mi brothers completely stunned.

"What did you say?"

The two were speechless.

They originally thought Zhou Heng would propose some kind of trade, such as provisions, weapons, armor, and warhorses.

After all, you came here specifically for this matter.

And then you tell me you're going to marry my sister?

What a joke.

When did you two meet?

I do not know how?

Did they fall in love at first sight and secretly pledge their lives to each other?

The expressions on their faces changed rapidly, like the shift between night and day, a truly fascinating sight.

“I said, if I win, I am willing to use a hundred cartloads of dowry to marry your sister.”

Zhou Heng repeated it again.

This time, the other party finally heard him clearly, and his face immediately turned extremely ugly. He said in a deep voice, "Zixiu, this joke is not funny."

Zhou Heng said calmly, "What? Do you gentlemen think I'm joking?"

Mi Fang sneered: "You audacious Zhou Heng, you left without saying goodbye, betraying Lord Xuande, and now you're buying large quantities of grain and weapons. I have every reason to suspect that you've already sided with Lü Bu. How dare you spout such nonsense? Do you really think I wouldn't dare to kill you?"

The words fell.

Suddenly, hundreds of swordsmen and axemen surged out from all sides and surrounded the four of them.

"Let's see who dares."

Liao Hua shouted, stood up straight, drew his sword, and blocked Zhou Heng's path.

"What? Zifang, do you want to kill me here?" Zhou Heng's eyes narrowed slightly.

"You think I wouldn't dare?" Mi Fang sneered.

Having heard Mi Zhu's words, he already had many doubts about Zhou Heng's purpose in coming here.

Now that the other party dares to covet his little sister, this has undoubtedly crossed his line.

You should know that he had long since used his younger sister as a stepping stone for his career advancement.

How can one tolerate others interfering?

Without his younger sister, even if the entire clan supported Liu Bei, they probably wouldn't have held a significant place in Liu Bei's heart.

But if they are related by marriage, it's not so simple.

Once Liu Bei establishes a city, he will become a member of the imperial family.

Therefore, he would never allow anyone to make a move on his younger sister.

Zhou Heng's words have undoubtedly enraged him.

"Om."

The next moment, the surrounding swordsmen and axemen all stepped forward.

He looked as if he would hack the two to death at the slightest provocation.

"Hmph, you think you can capture my lord with just a mere hundred men? You're seriously underestimating Liao Hua!"

"Rest assured, my lord, even if Liao Hua dies, he will ensure your safety and break through the encirclement."

Liao Hua said loudly.

Although there were hundreds of people around him, he was not afraid at all.

He was, after all, the most powerful general of Shu Han in the late Three Kingdoms period.

The saying "In Shu, there are no great generals, so Liao Hua is the vanguard" is not just a figure of speech.

Even if he wasn't among the 24 famous generals of the Three Kingdoms.

He is also an absolute master among the second-rate.

At that time, Liao Hua was already in his sixties or seventies, and his strength was no longer at its peak.

Now in his prime, even if he is no match for these hundreds of axemen, it would still be easy for him to break through the encirclement.

"It seems I overestimated the Mi family."

"Does Zizhong really think I dared to come to this transaction alone without any preparation?"

Zhou Heng narrowed his eyes slightly, feeling somewhat annoyed.

It's important to understand that transactions require carrying a large amount of cash, so it's impossible for just the two of them to be alone.

Outside the mansion were several hundred of his strong men, carrying a large amount of treasure.

These people may not be good at fighting, but they have been starving for a long time, and this deal is their lifeline.

They will fight to the death.

If a fight really breaks out, it's still uncertain who will emerge victorious.

"Then give it a try."

Mi Fang sneered, "Do you think I'm afraid of you in this city of Xuzhou?"

"Go! Capture him alive!"

"Big brother, second brother, what are you doing?"

At this critical moment.

Suddenly, a clear, melodious voice, like that of a nightingale, came from afar.

Immediately afterward, a breathtakingly beautiful young woman skipped and hopped over.

Who else could it be but Mi Zhen?

"Little sister?"

The Mi brothers' expressions changed, and they hurriedly tried to stop the other party from coming over.

But it was too late.

She skipped and hopped straight up to Zhou Heng: "Oh, Brother Heng, why didn't you tell me you were coming? Look, I haven't even gotten ready yet."

As she spoke, she stretched out her delicate hand and gently tugged at Zhou Heng's large hand as if she were being coquettish.

It was just like a young girl meeting her dream lover.

This scene instantly stunned everyone present.

"what's the situation?"

"Little sister, you actually know Zhou Heng, and it seems that the relationship between the two is quite special."

"Could it be that what Zhou Heng said before was true?"

The two Mi brothers were greatly shocked.