Cooperation should be a win-win situation for both parties, not a situation where one party is taken advantage of by the other.
This is Qiao Jingjing's principle.
Qiao Jingjing, Sun Shangxiang, Xiao Qiao, and others returned to Jingkou, still escorted by Lü Meng, Ling Tong, and others.
At that time, Lu Xun had completed his garrison duties, returned the army to Sun Quan, and volunteered to come to the Sanjiang Estuary to escort Da Qiao, Xiao Qiao, and other ladies.
When Qiao Jingjing arrived at the confluence of the three rivers, she almost came face to face with Cao Cao, which made Lu Xun very nervous.
Lu Xun considered himself even more nervous than Sun Quan and Zhou Yu.
Lu Xun never concealed his feelings for Lady Da Qiao from the public.
There was no high-profile hype.
Lu Xun was so brave that even when Sun Ce was still alive, he dared to express his feelings to Da Qiao.
Even after Sun Ce's death, Lu Xun continued to care for and cherish Da Qiao.
However, the Battle of Sanjiangkou and the Battle of Chibi were major events in Jiangdong.
Throughout history, national affairs have been considered more important than family affairs, and even more important than personal matters.
Even though Lu Xun was worried about the safety of his beloved, he had no choice but to obey the mission assigned to him by his lord Sun Quan and to guard Hefei.
Sun Quan was helpless at the time.
His sister-in-law and his younger sister went straight to Sanjiangkou. At least Zhou Yu was there at Sanjiangkou!
If Zhou Yu cannot be trusted, then there is no one in the entire Jiangdong region that Sun Quan can be at ease with.
When Qiao Jingjing and Sun Shangxiang were at the confluence of the three rivers, so close to Cao Cao, Sun Quan had no choice but to write eight or nine letters a day, but the two sisters-in-law just wouldn't come home.
Having no other choice, Sun Quan joined the two sisters-in-law in their bouncing around.
Sun Quan could only hope that with Zhou Yu's abilities and his sister-in-law's own strength, they could survive the confrontation with Cao Cao.
Sun Quan consistently provided Zhou Yu with very stable support from the rear.
Sun Quan and Lu Xun, along with their troops, guarded the route Cao Cao might take, waiting in ambush to suppress him.
During that period, if we were to describe it as thrilling, it would be as if every bush and tree was an enemy soldier.
If it can be described as waiting in comfort for the enemy to tire themselves out, it can also be described as calm and peaceful.
Because Cao Cao had already been terrified and fled at the mere sight of him.
When Cao Cao saw the Eastern Wu troops from afar, he would definitely avoid their sharp edge.
They did not contend with Sun Quan and Lu Xun.
Lu Xun's battle went very smoothly.
When Lu Xun returned military power to Sun Quan and requested to come to the Sanjiang Estuary to bring back Lady Da Qiao, the young princess, and other female relatives to Jingkou.
Lu Xun assured his lord Sun Quan, "Let me go! The princess is full of enthusiasm and has already gone to the battlefield. I don't expect her to return home so easily."
Lady Da Qiao doted on the princess, having watched her grow up since she was a child, and it was no wonder she spoiled her.
"Governor Zhou is overwhelmed with affairs and cannot spare the time. Although he has Lü Meng and Ling Tong, they are both Lady Qiao's right-hand men and obey her orders. This matter can only be accomplished by Lu Xun."
Sun Quan thought about it and agreed.
His sister-in-law spoils his sister too much!
Let's bring his sister-in-law Qiao Jingjing and sister Sun Shangxiang back to Jingkou first.
Sun Quan meant "later," implying that after he finished fighting these battles, he would take good care of the family's traditions and affairs.
This girl, in particular, loves freedom and is a bit spoiled.
This sister-in-law was something else; at such a critical moment, she actually went to the Sanjiang Estuary with her sister—how dangerous!
Fortunately, we won this battle!
If Cao Cao hadn't been so unlucky, if the southeast wind hadn't happened to blow that day...
If the northwest wind continues to blow, and Cao Cao sails down with the wind, he can burn the Eastern Wu army at the confluence of the three rivers.
His sister and sister-in-law have probably already been taken back to the Bronze Sparrow Terrace by Cao Cao!
Sun Quan was not arrogant.
Even after winning the battle, he was aware of his own problems.
Lu Xun arrived at the confluence of the three rivers, and it seemed as if he and Qiao Jingjing had arranged it beforehand.
After much persuasion from Qiao Jingjing, Sun Shangxiang finally agreed to return to Jingkou. The group packed their things and prepared to set off.
Lu Xun, acting on Sun Quan's orders, came to welcome Lady Qiao and the young princess.
Sun Shangxiang looked at it and sighed.
One can only sigh in one's heart: This world is not tolerant enough of women!
Sun Shangxiang always thought her second brother was quite open-minded.
I never expected him to be so pedantic.
They underestimated Sun Shangxiang because she's a woman!
If Sun Shangxiang were a man, her second brother would probably have given her an important position long ago.
Let alone leading troops into battle!
She must have been appointed as the governor of a region long ago, to shoulder the heavy responsibility of defense.
Sun Shangxiang only understood this principle after the Battle of Sanjiangkou.
She didn't argue with her sister-in-law on the way.
He didn't grumble to Lu Xun either.
Sun Shangxiang is riding on horseback, and to her left is her third sister-in-law, the widow Xu.
Behind her was her sister-in-law, the widow Da Qiao, and further back was Zhou Yu's beautiful wife, Xiao Qiao.
Sun Shangxiang wanted to be a heroine, and she thought that those around her were already heroes among heroes, but she could only stop there.
Go home obediently.
Her most glorious moment was limited to the moment she charged into Cao Cao's camp through the sea of fire at the confluence of the three rivers.
Sun Shangxiang suddenly felt lonely.
The loneliness of not being understood or supported.
At that time, she thought of her young lover again.
Liu Ji, who was far away in Jiaozhou.
I wonder how he is doing? Sigh, Jiaozhou is probably a murky place too.
The powerful local lords of Jiaozhou knew that Cao Cao was fighting at Sanjiangkou and Chibi. If they all rebelled, what would happen to Liu Ji?
Is it possible for him to escape unscathed?
Thinking of her young lover, Sun Shangxiang felt both heartbroken and sorrowful.
It's all his second brother's fault!
They insisted on breaking her up with Liu Ji.
The journey back to Jingkou was so smooth that Sun Shangxiang had time to think about all sorts of things, and she even thought of taking this opportunity to go to Jiaozhou to find Liu Ji.
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