All I saw on the way to Chang'an were human tragedies.
Dong Zhuo drove countless people from Luoyang to Chang'an. Along the way, they were looted and trampled by soldiers and horses, plundered by bandits, and there was a shortage of food. Countless people died on the way, and corpses piled up on the road. The stench lingered for miles.
At that time, in order to destroy the eastern capital Luoyang and increase the population of Chang'an, Dong Zhuo came up with this strategy, which harmed Tianhe.
Lin Han frowned when he saw such a man-made disaster, but he was alone and unable to do anything about it, so he just hurried on and did not stop.
Upon entering Chang'an, Lin Han saw only a gloomy and lifeless look on the faces of the people. At this point, he could distinguish players from system characters by their mental demeanor.
After entering the city, Lin Han found a place to stay, asked for the location of Wang Yun's residence, and then went there in disguise.
After Huang Wan and former Prime Minister Yang Biao opposed Dong Zhuo's move of the capital, they were dismissed. Wang Yun took over the position of Prime Minister and concurrently served as the Minister of the Chancellery, and was highly valued by Dong Zhuo.
But Lin Han knew that Wang Yun was hiding very well.
During the reign of Emperor Ling, she wanted to please the emperor with Diao Chan, but unfortunately she failed.
Now that Dong Zhuo was in control of the government, he could say one thing in public and do another in private. After Dong Zhuo's death, Wang Yun took charge of the government. Only then did his true colors show up because he was in a high position. He became arrogant and proud of his achievements, and caused his friend Cai Yong to be imprisoned and die.
Wang Yun was very capable, but also very scheming.
Today, the course of history has changed, and Cai Yong is still safe in Hanjiang City, but this will not change Wang Yun's shrewd and scheming heart.
The intention of recalling Diao Chan was obvious: to use this beauty trap to alienate Dong Zhuo and Lu Bu.
Wang Yun's mansion was heavily guarded. Lin Han took advantage of the night and used the earth-walking technique to sneak in quietly.
Not long after Lin Han entered the backyard, he saw Wang Yun in a hurry, leading two friends into the study. They were Shisun Rui and Yang Zan. Seeing the servants disperse, he held his breath and walked to the study window.
Not long after the three of them entered the house, they could hear the sound of conversation.
"Master Shisun, Master Yang, I have invited you here so late at night to discuss an important matter."
"Please speak, Lord Wang." The two men responded in a low voice.
"Now that Dong Zhuo has returned to Chang'an, he is becoming increasingly tyrannical. The entire court, both civil and military, is in a state of panic, and the royal family is in danger. I am determined to eliminate this traitor, but I am alone and need help."
"Lord Wang, do you have a plan to kill the bandits?" Shisun Rui and Yang Zan were shocked.
"I have a plan," Wang Yun whispered. "During the campaign against the allied forces, Lü Bu was repeatedly defeated. Now, he is being ignored by Dong Zhuo. Conflicts between the two sides are accumulating, so we can sow discord."
"How to create discord?" the two asked immediately.
"I have observed him for many days, and have courted Dong Zhuo. I know that this thief is addicted to wine and women, and is absurd and unscrupulous. His adopted son, Lü Bu, possesses the demeanor of a brave warrior and a hero, but after returning to Chang'an after his defeat, he also drowns his sorrows in wine and indulges in lust. I can use the honey trap to drive a wedge between father and son."
"Beauty trap?" The two men exclaimed in surprise, "Master Wang, please explain in detail."
"I have an adopted daughter, Hongchang, whose beauty is breathtaking, the most beautiful in the land of Han. When she was young, I noticed her beauty. As Emperor Ling was fond of palace maids, I took her in and brought her up in the palace. After she reached the age of marriage, she was sent to the palace and became Emperor Ling's concubine, Diao Chan. However, Emperor Ling was seriously ill, and she was not favored.
Later, during the Dong Zhuo Rebellion, he was rescued by Marquis Guanjun and now resides in his mansion. Last month, I sent a letter to summon him back, which served as the basis for this plan. I need Lord Shisun and Lord Yang Zan to pass on the message, inviting Lü Bu to a banquet at my mansion. I will then allow my adopted daughter to meet him and secretly marry him.
"I will invite the thief Dong back again. After three rounds of wine, I will show him Hongchang. The beauty of my adopted daughter will surely captivate him and I will forcibly marry her. Afterwards, I will have my adopted daughter cry to Lü Bu, so as to alienate the father and son, and use Lü Bu to kill the thief."
"Is this plan really feasible?"
"Of course it's feasible. Once we've discussed the details, I'll have my servant go to the west courtyard and summon my adopted daughter."
“…”
Lin Han heard it all clearly. After learning Diao Chan's exact location, he quietly retreated and went to the west courtyard using the escape technique.
There was a courtyard for women in the west courtyard. When Lin Han sneaked into it, he searched for a while and heard the maids whispering. Only then did he know the exact location of Diao Chan, which was in the second wing room of the west courtyard.
Lin Han sneaked in without any hesitation.
At this time, Diao Chan had just come out of the bath and changed her clothes. Lin Han's pupils shrank and he immediately stepped forward and covered her mouth from behind to prevent her from making any noise.
"Diao Chan, be quiet, it's me."
Lin Han's face returned to Xiao Hange's appearance.
The face and voice could not be wrong, and the aura of the Marquis of Guanjun could not be wrong either. Seeing this, Diao Chan, who had wanted to resist in panic, felt a little relieved.
"Sir, hand." Diao Chan reminded shyly.
Seeing that Diao Chan was no longer panicking, Lin Han reluctantly withdrew his hand.
Diao Chan shyly took the gauze dress and looked at Lin Han shyly.
"Sir, why didn't you tell Yu Chan'er that you came to Chang'an?"
"My status is special, so it's not appropriate for me to show up in public. I came here to discuss something important." Lin Han whispered, "Do you know why Wang Yun summoned you back?"
"I don't know. My adoptive father hasn't told me yet. He just let me rest in the mansion today."
"I came looking for you for this very reason. Wang Yun sent you to the palace to please Emperor Ling. Now I've summoned you back to please Dong Zhuo."
"Impossible." Diao Chan said in disbelief: "Sir, is this fake?"
"I just sneaked into the palace and overheard Minister Wang plotting with Shisun Rui and Yang Zan. They plan to use your beauty to seduce Dong Zhuo and Lü Bu, turning them against each other, and then kill Dong Zhuo. In Wang Yun's eyes, you're just a pawn. He knew this the moment he adopted you as his daughter."
"My adoptive father treats me very well, he would never do this." Diao Chan said in a low voice, as if she was talking to herself.
What came out of the young master's mouth must be almost correct, she just couldn't accept it for the time being.
"Soon, a servant will arrive and take you to the study. Shisun Rui and Yang Zan are there. They don't believe your purple can deceive Dong Zhuo and Lü Bu, and they want to see you in person. After this incident, Wang Yun may use the hatred of the country and the suffering of the people to persuade you to submit to his plan and kill Dong Zhuo. You must not agree..."
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