Chapter 37 Chapter 35 The Peony Pavilion

"Jiangdong Sun Jian died in battle." Word of mouth.Soon, the report spread to the capital Chang'an like a whirlwind. Dong Zhuo clapped his hands and said, "One of my heart problems has been cured. His son, Sun Ce, is still young..." He was extremely happy. At that time, his extravagance reached its peak day by day.Although he is an extremely human minister, he is still greedy. He is not only called the Taizheng Taishi, but also called himself Shangfu recently. Compared with Shangfu's glory of entering and leaving the court, the emperor's guard of honor pales in comparison.He let his younger brother Dong Min command the military power of the Imperial Forest Army, and appointed his nephew Dong Huang as a servant and the cardinal in charge of the palace.

Inside and outside the court are all his brothers, eyes and ears. In addition, all the elders and relatives of the family who are related to him enjoy the glory and wealth and revel in their own spring. Meiwu.This is the suburb more than a hundred miles away from Chang'an, and it is a place with beautiful mountains and clear waters.Dong Zhuo divination Fengshui, here to build a magnificent building over the palace.Within a hundred gates, there are rows of palaces and towers made of gold and jade. There are 20 years of military rations, more than 800 beauties aged 15 to 20 are selected to enter the harem, and the precious treasures collected are piled up like a mountain.

He has no scruples, and what he often talks about is: "If I succeed in my affairs, I can take advantage of the world; if I fail in my affairs, I will live here in Meiwu for the rest of my life." It is clearly a rebellious statement. But in the face of such power and influence, no one dared to make irresponsible remarks to him.All officials, ministers and ministers bowed down on the ground and obeyed orders. In this way, he moved his family to Meiwu, and traveled to Chang'an every half a month or a month. Therefore, along the way for more than a hundred miles, the dust was swept away, and the car was hung with curtains to avoid flying dust.The people's house cut off the cooking smoke, and only prayed that his car cover bead curtain and many soldiers, horses and iron guns would pass quickly, so that no trouble would occur.

One day, the imperial court was about to hold a banquet at the banquet table, and Dong Zhuo called the astronomical officer. "Teacher, did you call me?" the astronomical officer asked while kneeling on the ground. "Is there any change?" Dong Zhuo asked. "Last night, a black air rose and pierced through the moon sky. It seems that there is someone with a fierce spirit among you." "yes?" "What clues do you have in mind?" Dong Zhuo stared sharply, and said: "Is this what you should ask?! I ask, you answer. Extreme negligence! Astronomy officer, you must continue to study astronomy, and tell me before the catastrophe arrives, otherwise what's the use of it?" ?!"

"Yes. Terrified!" The astronomical officer turned pale and retreated hastily, before the black air came out from the back of his neck. The time will come soon.All the officials and officials gathered at the banquet.While drinking, Lu Bu came back in a panic from nowhere, said "I'm sorry", walked to Dong Zhuo's side, and whispered in his ear for a while. The whole house was so nervous about the two of them that they even forgot their wine glasses. Dong Zhuo nodded, and ordered Lu Bu in a low voice, "Don't let him run away!" Lu Bu saluted, left Dong Zhuo's side, walked towards Baiguan step by step with terrifying eyes.

"Hey, stand up!" Lu Bu suddenly stretched out his hand and grabbed the bun of Sikong Zhangwen who was seated at the banquet. "Ah! What...what are you doing?!" Zhang Wen shouted from the audience. All the civil and military people in the house turned pale, watching the development of the situation. "annoying!" Lu Bu exerted his strength and lifted his body out of the banquet hall like catching a bird without any effort. After a while, a chef brought out a strange dish on a large plate and placed it on the middle table. Taking a closer look, the plate contained the head of Zhang Wen who was sneaked out by Lu Buti just now.All the officials in the court were trembling.

Dong Zhuo laughed and called out, "Lu Bu, what's the matter?" Lu Bu appeared leisurely from behind, stood beside Dong Zhuo, and said, "What's the matter?" "Ah, your dish is a bit too fresh, and all the ministers have stopped their wine glasses. Tell everyone, so that everyone can drink with confidence." Facing the pale faces of the crowd, Lu Bu spoke proudly, "My lords, today's fun is over. Please raise your glass. Except for Zhang Wen, probably no one here will dislike my dish. I believe not!" As soon as he finished speaking, Dong Zhuo also stood up shaking his fat body, and said: "There is no reason to kill Zhang Wen. He betrayed me and secretly communicated with Yuan Shu in Nanyang. He should be punished by heaven. Yuan Shu sent a secret letter to the Lu Bu's house. Therefore, all three of his clans have been executed just now. This is a good example, and you and other courtiers can also learn from it."

The banquet ended early.All the officials who were not satisfied with the long night of banquets also hurried home this day, and there was not a single drunk face. Among them, Situ Wangyun, in the car returning home, hated Dong Zhuo's evil deeds and the chaos in the temple, and kept sighing: "cough...ah..." Back in the museum, stagnant resentment and unpleasant annoyance lingered. When Yeyue came out, he wanted to change his mood, so he dragged his crutches for a walk in the back garden.But the stagnation in his chest still couldn't be dispelled, so he squatted by the pool where the ditang flowers were in full bloom, and vomited all the wine he drank today.Then he put his hand on his cold forehead, looked up at the moon for a moment, and closed his eyes again.

At this time, Chun Yu's sobbing sound came from nowhere. "Who is it?" Wang Yun looked around. There is a Peony Pavilion facing the water opposite the pool.The moon reflected on the eaves, and the lights flickered faintly in the windows. "Isn't this Diao Chan?...Why are you crying alone?" He walked closer and greeted softly. Diao Chan was eighteen years old, and she was born beautiful. The hibiscus flowers in the back garden, and the beauty and fragrance of peaches and plums, could not compete with her. She has not known her biological parents since she was not weaned.Sold in the market with a swaddling cradle.Seeing that she was young, Wang Yun bought her and raised her at home, taught her arts, and trained her to be a happy girl like a pearl.

The fateful Diaochan is very kind.Wang Yun loves her as much as his own child.She is also naturally intelligent and affectionate. Le Nu refers to the humble women who are kept in the mansion by high-ranking officials, and come out to accompany the banquet by singing, dancing and playing music whenever there are guests. However, Wang Yun and Diao Chan have a deeper relationship than master and servant, than adoptive father and daughter. "Diao Chan, don't catch a cold...Come on, don't cry, wipe away your tears. You have also reached a young age, and when you see the moon and flowers, you will want to cry. Such a young age is really enviable."

"What are you talking about... Diao Chan won't be sad for that kind of frivolity." "Then why are you crying?" "My lord, I couldn't take it anymore, so I cried at the end." "Pity me..." "You are really pitiful." "You... a woman like you also understands this?" "How can you not understand?...Look at your haggard look. Your hair is also...grey." "Oh." Wang Yun burst into tears.He went to comfort others not to cry, but his own tears poured down, and he couldn't stop it, even he himself was confused. "What are you talking about?! No...nothing! You are worrying unfoundedly." "No, don't pretend any more. I have been raised in an adult's house since I was a baby. Recently, when I see adults in the morning and evening, I don't have the usual smile on my face... and I often sigh... If..." Diao Chan put her eyelids on her face. On Wang Yun's old hand, he said, "I am a lowly Le Nu, and it is only natural for you to doubt me. However, please express your troubles... No, things are reversed. Before listening to the adults, I must first Show my heart... I have never forgotten the kindness of adults. For eighteen years, your love for me is even more than that of my biological parents. In addition to playing, playing, singing and dancing skills, from ordinary people's knowledge to women's crafts, There is nothing I have not learned. These are the treasures that you spread to me with your deep affection... all these, this kindness, how can I repay it. Diao Chan can no longer express it with lips and tears." "..." "Your Excellency...you can tell. I'm afraid you are worrying about the state affairs in your heart, and you are worrying about the current Chang'an world." "Diao Chan." Wang Yun suddenly shed tears, and couldn't help holding her hand, which hurt her, "I'm so happy! Diao Chan said it so well!... Wang Yun is already very happy with this sentence .” "With these few words of mine, how can I get rid of the deep troubles of adults?... Even so, I, Diao Chan, can't help me as a daughter... If I were a man, I could give up my life to repay you." You. But..." "No, you can do it!" Wang Yun couldn't help saying with all his strength. He tapped the ground with his crutches and said, "Ah—I don't know! Who would know?! The evil sword inlaid with the pearl that can turn the tide is actually hidden in the garden!" After finishing speaking, Wang Yun took Diao Chan's hand and accompanied her to the first room of the painting pavilion, asked her to sit upright in the hall, and bowed her head before bowing to her. Diao Chan said in surprise: "My lord, why is this so? My little girl can't afford it!" He said he was about to come down in a hurry.Wang Yun held down her clothes and said, "Diao Chan, I'm not giving you a gift. I'm worshiping the god who saves the world... Diao Chan, are you willing to give up your life for the sake of the world?" Diao Chan showed no signs of panic, and immediately replied: "Yes. If you ask me, I will give my life at any time." Wang Yun sat upright, and said: "Then I will be optimistic about your sincerity, and I will entrust you with something." "What's up?" "Kill Dong Zhuo!" "..." "If Dong Zhuo is not eliminated, the emperor of the Han Dynasty will be in vain!" "..." "The misery of the common people will never be saved... Diao Chan." "Hey." "You've probably heard of the current situation where the imperial court is in dire straits and the people are complaining." "yes." Diao Chan didn't blink her eyes, listening intently to Wang Yun's warm words. "However, there is no one who can kill Dong Zhuo. On the contrary, he killed them all." "..." "He is very careful. There are many guards, very thoughtful. There are also various spies staring at the thief's bright eyes like a net. There is also the resourceful Li Ru by his side, and the brave and unparalleled Lu Bu is protecting him." "..." "To kill him... all the best soldiers in the world are not enough... Diao Chan, only your hands can do it." "Why can I..." "First fraudulently promise you to Lu Bu, and then deliberately offer you to Dong Zhuo." "..." When Diao Chan heard this, her face became as pale as a pear blossom. "According to my observation, both Lu Bu and Dong Zhuo are licentious people who indulge in drinking and sex. They will not be tempted when they see you. Dong Zhuo has Dong Zhuo above Lu Bu, and Lu Bu is beside Dong Zhuo. It is very difficult to let them perish under such circumstances So, first of all, we must provoke the two people and let them fight. This is the first strategy to lead them to perdition... Diaochan, can you sacrifice your body?" Diao Chan lowered her head slightly.Tears fell like beads and fell to the ground.After a while, she raised her face and said decisively: "I am willing!" Then she expressed her thoughts: "If it is exposed, I will die with a smile on my face. I will never be reborn as a human again from generation to generation." in a few days.Wang Yun decorated the secret gold crown with seven-color gemstones, and sent envoys to Lu Bu's private residence as a gift. Lu Bu was pleasantly surprised, and said, "It's been heard that his family has many family heirlooms such as famous ancient swords and jewels. From the time the capital was moved to Luoyang, there are still such excellent items!" He is extremely brave, but he is a simple-minded person.When he was happy, he rode on the red rabbit horse and hurried to Wang's house. Wang Yun had expected that he would come to thank him in advance, so he made preparations to entertain Lu Bu without any neglect. "Oh, rare guest, welcome!" He personally went to the middle gate to meet Lu Bu, treated him like a guest, and invited him to worship in the hall.