Chapter 39 Zou: I am willing to serve you! Someone's face is swollen!
I have to admit that this tiger-crazy guy's train of thought is indeed bizarre and he is a bit murderous. He will chop people if they disagree with him.

Even if I really didn't like the girl, the worst that could happen was that I would just let her go. Why did you just kill her? What was your thought process?

Before Xiao Fang could say anything, the bride in the tent was frightened and turned pale.

"Master, spare your life!"

"I am willing to serve you, sir. Please show me mercy and take me in~~"

The beauty burst into tears and her face turned pale with fear. She fell at Xiao Fang's feet and begged.

"Zhongkang, look how scared you are of that girl, put the knife away!"

Xiao said helplessly.

Only then did Xu Chu put away his sword.

Xiao Fang turned around and helped the woman up, and comforted her softly:

"Don't be afraid, he is just trying to scare you, get up first."

The woman stood up tremblingly. Although she was slightly relieved, she glanced at Xu Chu with her bright eyes, which were still full of fear.

"My name is Xiao Fang, and I am the military advisor to General Liu Xuande, the Eastern Guardian. May I know your name, young lady?"

Xiao Fang helped her sit down and poured her a bowl of calming tea.

Hearing that it was Liu Xuande's military advisor, the woman's hands trembled and three-tenths of the tea in the cup spilled.

Apparently it was this identity that made her even more afraid.

"I am a commoner named Zou... Zhou Wan. I have nothing to do with the Xiliang Army. It was Zhang Ji's subordinates who threatened and forced my father to send me to Wancheng to get married."

"I have no choice but to do this. I hope that Military Advisor Xiao will show some mercy~~"

Zou Wan did not dare to reveal her identity, and she knelt down again to plead with Xiao Fang.

It is common knowledge among the people of Wancheng that Liu Bei and Zhang Ji are now at war and are mortal enemies.

She was naturally afraid that Xiao Fang, as Liu Bei's military advisor, would do something bad to her after learning that she was going to Wancheng to marry Zhang Ji.

Although he was forced to do so, he was robbed halfway and did not have time to get married.

But as a girl, she was too afraid to take any risks, so she had to choose the safest way and did not dare to reveal her true identity.

"Zhou Wan, that's a good name."

Xiao Fang nodded slightly, but did not doubt it.

Since entering Nanyang, the Xiliang army has been looting and harassing the people everywhere. It is not uncommon for a Xiliang general to be attracted by Zhou Wan's beauty and force her to become his wife or concubine.

"What should I do with you..."

Xiao Fang poured himself a cup of tea and couldn't help but think and weigh the pros and cons.

Sending it away is definitely not a good idea.

Not to mention that this was Wei Yan's kindness, if I sent him away and didn't want him anymore, wouldn't that be a disappointment to Wei Yan's good intentions?

Besides, there is chaos and war outside. If he sends such a beauty away, he may be kidnapped by someone else right after. Her end may be even more miserable.

Besides, with such a beauty right before my eyes, as a young and hot-blooded man, it would be a bit hypocritical to say that I didn't feel any waves in my heart.

However, Xiao Fang's nature was different from that of Wei Yan, Zhang Fei and other warriors. He naturally liked beauties, but forcing them to have sex was not his style.

A forced melon is not sweet...

Besides, we have to at least give Old Liu a heads-up, and we have to at least discuss it with Madam Zhuge Lan and show her due respect, since she is the legal wife after all.

"I have heard that Liu Xuande is a benevolent and righteous leader. I think Military Advisor Xiao must also be a kind and benevolent gentleman."

"I am truly willing to serve Military Advisor Xiao. I hope you won't despise me."

"Wan'er begged Military Advisor Xiao~~"

Seeing Xiao Fang hesitating, Zou Wan hurriedly knelt down again, begging with pitiful tears.

After all, she is a lady from a wealthy family and has some knowledge.

Staying to serve Xiao Fang, even if she loses her status as a rich lady, at least she can save her life.

In such troubled times, saving your life is the most important thing.

Moreover, the young man in front of him is Liu Xuande's military advisor. He looks handsome, elegant and graceful.

Even if she becomes his concubine, it is better than marrying Zhang Ji, a man from Xiliang who is over 40 years old.

Zou Wan naturally weighed the pros and cons clearly.

How could Xiao Fang not see what was in her mind? However, since she had begged him so much, it would be unnatural to be worried. "Okay, okay, don't cry. I promise you, you can stay."

Xiao Fang simply nodded in agreement and helped her up again.

A huge stone fell from Zou Wan's heart. She felt relieved and burst into laughter.

The excitement and panic finally subsided a little.

At this moment, she suddenly discovered that Xiao Fang's broad hands were still supporting her arms.

Zou Wan's face suddenly turned red, and the fear in her eyes turned into a bit of shame.

"Sir, the tea is cold. Wan'er will give you another bowl."

"Are you hungry, sir? I'll go prepare some food."

"It's cold outside, please put on a fox fur coat~~"

Zou Wan was grateful to Xiao Fang for taking her in, and also wanted to perform well to win Xiao Fang's satisfaction, so she quickly got into the role.

Faced with a beautiful woman he had just met, Xiao Fang was still a little uncomfortable with her sudden concern and attentiveness.

Gradually, I felt that this feeling seemed pretty good.

"Forget it, just accept it calmly..."

...

Xinye, the main hall of the government office.

Liu Biao and Kuai Yue were playing chess, while Cai Mao was watching.

"Yi Du, I heard that Zhang Ji has sent his nephew Zhang Xiu to lead 8,000 elite soldiers to attack Bi Yang."

"Who do you think will win or lose in this battle?"

Liu Biao's eyes were on the chessboard, but his mind was on Biyang City hundreds of miles away.

"Although Zhang Ji is the commander-in-chief of the Zhang family army, Zhang Xiu is truly the most powerful general of the Zhang family army."

"This man led his army to leave in full force. If Liu Bei had been sensible, he would have chosen to hold Biyang without fighting, using delaying tactics to consume Zhang Xiu's food supplies."

"Zhang Xiu is short of food and grass. In order to win the battle quickly, he will definitely use all his strength to attack Biyang City."

"I predict that both sides will fight on the front line of Biyang City, and the battle will be so fierce that it will be difficult to tell who will win."

Kuai Yue was holding Heizi in his hand, and confidently deducing the battle situation in Bi Yang, with a look of confidence that he was in control of the situation.

"Yi Du's words make sense. Liu Bei would never dare to confront Zhang Xiu head-on."

"When they are unable to defeat the enemy, you can take advantage of the situation and send troops north. Take down Wancheng in one fell swoop while it is empty."

"Then we can turn our army eastwards. Zhang Xiu and Liu Bei will both be defeated and we can defeat them easily!"

Cai Mao was not willing to be left out, so he interrupted and spoke a few words, describing a blueprint for Liu Biao.

After hearing the analysis from his two right-hand men, Liu Biao's mouth curled up slightly and the white piece in his hand dropped.

Kuai Yue's eyes widened, and after looking carefully for a while, a bitter smile appeared on his face, and he had to resign and admit defeat.

"My lord, your chess skill has reached the level of a national master. Without making any noise, you have trapped Yue, the great dragon, to death. With such a level of calculating ten moves, Yue cannot compare to him."

Liu Biao laughed heartily, showing great interest. He immediately packed up his chess pieces and wanted to play another game.

"Since the Lord is so interested, I will not overestimate my own abilities and accompany you to the end!"

Kuai Yue regained his spirit and hurriedly started to pack up the chess pieces.

Go sideways and clear out all the stocks.

Just as Liu Biao picked up the chess piece, pondered for a moment, and prepared to make his move.

Footsteps were heard, and Cai Zhong hurried into the hall, half-kneeling on the ground.

"My lord, urgent news from Biyang!"

"Liu Bei defeated the Xiliang army at Biyang. Zhang Xiu's army was almost completely wiped out and has fled back to Wancheng."

"Liu Bei is pursuing the enemy and his troops are approaching Wancheng!"

Bang!

The chess piece in Liu Biao's hand fell onto the chessboard.

(End of this chapter)