Lü Bu Qu Yi talked about what Yuan Xi had done in the past few years. At that time, the news that Yuan Xi went south to Guangling and defeated Sun Ce had already reached Hanoi. Lü Bu said, "When I was under Yuan Shao, I only heard that the eldest son was brave, the third son was scheming, and only the second son Yuan Xi was mediocre."
"I didn't expect that in the past two years, it was Yuan Xi who did such a great thing. It was really unexpected."
He drank a few cups, put the cup down heavily, and sighed: "Although Yuan Shao is a worthless person, his sons are all very capable!"
After hearing this, Qu Yi knew that Lü Bu was worried about not having a male heir to the title of Marquis, so he said with a smile: "Marquis Wen is in his prime, so if he takes in a few more concubines, his future offspring may not be inferior to Yuan Shao's son."
After hearing this, Lu Bu's worried expression relaxed a little. "I appreciate your kind words, but I'm afraid that by that time, the world will have already been decided."
He turned to Yan and said, "Listen, Madam, this is what Dezhou said."
After hearing this, Yan chuckled and said, "My husband can take as many wives as he wants. I will help you arrange it. It would be best if they are good young ladies who are worthy of my husband."
Yan sneered in her heart, thinking that Lu Bu might not have given up his thoughts on Du and wanted to use this as an excuse to ask her for help.
Yan was extremely wary of Du because Lu Bu showed an unusual interest in her. Not only because of Du's beauty, but also because of the favor that beauty brought her, which Yan was very alert to.
The status difference between wives and concubines in the Han Dynasty was not as obvious as it was after the Tang Dynasty, and it was common for a man to favor his concubine and kill his wife.
Even if the husband guarantees the status of the wife, who can guarantee that after the concubine gives birth to a son, he will clear the name of the biological mother?
You know, there are precedents for this kind of thing, from the common people to the emperor!
If Du was favored by Lu Bu and gave birth to a boy, it would be very likely to threaten Yan's status. Therefore, Yan would rather Lu Bu marry ten concubines with ordinary looks than let Lu Bu marry Du.
What's more, this Du is the ex-wife of a general under Lu Bu. If this gets out, will the Lu family's reputation be ruined?
Lü Lingqi observed her mother's expression and immediately understood her mother's idea. She chimed in, "Father wants to take a concubine. I want to help."
Lu Bu's face froze, and he could only laugh dryly: "Let's not talk about these things for now, Dezhou, drink!"
The two drank another cup, and Lu Bu said gloomily: "You said that I had a deadly feud with Yuan Shao, but this Yuan Xi still had private dealings with me. Isn't he afraid of Yuan Shao's blame?"
"What kind of medicine is this kid selling in his gourd?"
After hearing this, Qu Yi said, "The inside story is probably only known to Yuan Xi. If Marquis Wen is interested, why not send an envoy to discuss it?"
After hearing this, Lu Bu snorted coldly and said, "The Yuan family is full of cunning people. He Jin was bewitched by Yuan Shao back then. I'm afraid I will be deceived."
"Although Yuan Xi took the initiative to show his goodwill to me, he is on Yuan Shao's side after all. How do I know if this is a scam?"
"Dezhou fought for Yuan Shao, but ended up getting himself killed. Don't you hate him?"
Hearing this, Qu Yi said, "It's impossible to say I don't hate you."
"But has Lord Wen ever thought about what to do in the future?"
"Now the two Yuans are competing with each other. Has Lord Wen decided which side to support?"
"Marquis Wen and Yuan Benchu have a grudge, so Yuan Gonglu is the only choice?"
"If Marquis Wen doesn't want to rely on anyone, he can only be independent, right?"
After hearing this, Lu Bu sighed and said, "Yuan Shao wants to kill me, how can I join forces with him?"
"Isn't it the same in Texas?"
Qu Yi thought that this was the most troublesome part.
Yuan Xi wanted Lu Bu to stab the Black Mountain bandits in the back, but the Black Mountain bandits were Yuan Shao's enemies. If Lu Bu wanted to turn against the Black Mountain bandits, wouldn't that be helping his enemy Yuan Shao?
Qu Yi sighed in his heart, Yuan Xi really gave him a difficult problem.
He said, "I heard that Wen Hou wants to marry Yuan Gonglu?"
After hearing this, Lu Bu nodded and said, "That's exactly what I mean."
"Like Texas said, if I don't want to be independent, I have to choose a side."
"If we don't choose Yuan Shao, we can only choose Yuan Shu."
Lu Lingqi was listening at the side, and for some reason, a sense of confusion welled up in her heart. She lowered her head and rubbed the corner of her clothes.
Yan, however, had a smile on her face. To her, Lu Lingqi marrying Yuan Shu's son was a very ideal marriage.
Although Lu Bu was a marquis, he had no support from the aristocratic families. Lu Lingqi married him because both sides needed what they wanted. No matter how you look at it, this was a match made in heaven.
After hearing this, Qu Yi said nothing and just poured himself a drink.
When Lu Bu saw this, he was surprised. Suddenly he thought of something and asked, "Did Mr. Yinhu say anything about this?"
Qu Yi sighed and said, "This is a matter of heavenly secrets, I can only say hello."
"The master said that Yuan Gonglu might not live long."
Lu Bu laughed and said, "Are you saying that Yuan Gonglu will die young?"
"Seven or eight years, or ten years? Or twenty years?"
Qu Yi said, "Within three years, he will die a violent death."
After hearing this, Lu Bu's family was stunned.
Lu Bu said in a deep voice: "Sir, are you serious about what you said?"
Qu Yi nodded and said, "It's absolutely true."
Lu Bu said decisively: "I want to see you, sir."
After hearing this, Lu Lingqi was delighted. She could finally seek revenge on Yinhu!
After she went back last time, she carefully considered the movements of Hidden Tiger and found that his martial arts should be very crude. If her fist had not been injured and he had not used despicable means to subdue her, there would be no possibility of her losing!
If Yinhu comes to see my father again, I will come prepared and beat him to a pulp!
Qu Yi shook his head and said, "Yin Hu is temporarily unable to get away, so he asked me to come over."
"If Marquis Wen really has something urgent, you can send someone to deliver the letter."
After hearing this, Lu Bu waved his hand and said, "Forget it."
"But what Yin Hu said is really unbelievable. Yuan Gonglu was at the peak of his career, how could he die suddenly?"
He doubted, "Dezhou, tell me the truth, is this Yinhu a member of the Yuan family?"
"Hidden Tiger and Fierce Tiger, the names are so similar, are there no connections between them?"
Qu Yi's expression remained unchanged, and he slowly raised his head, "Does Lord Wen want to hear the truth?"
Lu Bu's face turned serious, "Dezhou, please speak."
Qu Yi slowly said, "Hidden Tiger and Xiong Tiger have met."
Lu Bu was startled and sat up straight, "What did they say?"
Qu Yi shook his head and said, "I don't know. There were only two of them at the time."
After hearing this, Lu Bu fell into deep thought. Even Qu Yi, the bodyguard, did not participate. Could it be a very important matter?
However, his doubts about Qu Yi were now much relieved. If the two tigers were colluding with each other and plotting against him, Qu Yi should have concealed this from him!
He asked aloud: "What was the reaction after the fierce tiger came out?"
Qu Yi said in a deep voice: "I feel that there should be some joy on his face."
Lu Bu began to think about it, and the rumors about Yuan Xi's prophecy also reached his ears.
Lu Bu is not a member of the gentry, so he doesn't really believe this, but he has to admit that many people among the gentry believe in prophecies, which will be a force that cannot be ignored!
If this prophecy is true, and if I become an enemy of Yuan Xi, wouldn't that mean I'm going against the man of destiny?
But Yinhu had also come to find me. Does that mean I am also the destined person?
The question that Lu Bu couldn't figure out the most was, what exactly was Yinhu going to do?
He travels back and forth among the princes and acts in secret, just to do good things?
How is that possible!
There must be a real purpose!
He raised his head suddenly: "Dezhou, has Yinhu ever mentioned anyone who has the fortune to seize the destiny?"
"Yuan Shao? Yuan Shu?"
"I?"
"Or the fierce tiger?"
After hearing this, Lu Lingqi also pricked up her ears and listened attentively.
Yan also noticed that there was something wrong with her daughter's expression. She wondered if her daughter was interested in the secret.
Seeing Lu Bu's expectant expression, Qu Yi just shook his head and said, "Yin Hu never mentioned it."
"He said that although the stars can explain some things, the general situation of the world is constantly changing, and human power can also change the situation of the world."
"He asked me to pass on a message to Lord Wen."
Lu Bu was shocked and said, "Please speak!"
Qu Yi said slowly: "Everything depends on human effort."
Yan said, "Doesn't that mean Yuan Gonglu actually has a chance as well?"
"Even if he doesn't live long, maybe his son can achieve great things?"
Qu Yi thought that this woman's thoughts were obvious, so he could only answer honestly: "I really don't know."
Yan showed a little disappointment. Qu Yi's words actually shook her mind to some extent.
She is not stupid. If Yuan Shu had really died early, it is still unclear whether his son could support the family business. After all, which of the princes nowadays is easy to deal with?
Seeing that Qu Yi was unwilling to talk anymore, Lu Bu had to persuade him to drink. Both of them had something on their minds, so they drank more and more, and in the end they were both about 70% drunk.
The two talked about how they met when they worked under Yuan Shao. They laughed and cursed Yuan Shao for being worse than pigs and dogs.
Lu Bu stood up shakily and laughed, "Dezhou, will you fight me with a halberd?"
After hearing this, Qu Yi drunkenly laughed and cursed: "I am injured and my strength is only half of what it was. I am afraid I can't even block ten moves from Wen Hou."
Lu Bu also knew that Qu Yi was badly injured after escaping death. A warrior relies entirely on the breath in his body, and if his vitality is damaged, he will never be able to reach his peak again.
He sighed, "Dezhou, what a pity. Your halberd skills were unparalleled that day."
"How about I tie one of my arms?"
After hearing this, Qu Yi snorted coldly, "Using a halberd with one arm?"
"Marquis Wen really looks down on me!"
After hearing this, Lu Bu shouted: "Okay!"
"Bring the halberd!"
The two men staggered to the center of the yard, only to see several soldiers coming up with two wooden spears.
When Lu Bu saw this, he snatched the wooden spear and broke it in two. He was furious and said, "I want the real thing, what are you doing with sticks!"
After hearing this, Yan Shi hurriedly tried to dissuade him, saying, "Husband, this is a sparring match. If you use real weapons, I'm afraid there will be mistakes."
Lu Bu didn't care and waved his hand, "Don't worry, Dezhou and I know what's going on!"
Lu Lingqi wanted to dissuade him, but seeing how excited Lu Bu was, she swallowed the ink after drawing it to her lips. She thought that even if he was injured by mistake, it would be Qu Yi's bad luck. My father should be fine, right?
The soldiers had no choice but to go to the long side and get two halberds.
Lu Bu took it and weighed it, with a look of dissatisfaction on his face. This was not the fine steel halberd that he was most comfortable with, but a wooden pole with an iron head, which was about ten feet long and half the weight, less than twenty pounds.
However, considering that Qu Yi's strength should have dropped sharply, this long spear is just right.
Lu Bu grasped the end of the halberd with one hand and shook it gently. The halberd began to shake like a long snake. As his arm was raised, the halberd vibrated and lifted up in the air like a dragon, and the tip of the halberd made a buzzing sound.
When the soldiers saw this, they quickly retreated far away.
Lu Bu shouted loudly, raised his arm, and raised his halberd high, with the tip of the halberd pointing to the sky, as if to pierce the sky. Everyone present felt an oppressive atmosphere coming towards them.
He looked at Qu Yi and shouted, "Come!"