(This chapter fills in the plot hole regarding Diao Chan and Lü Bu. It's not heart-wrenching. As mentioned before, Diao Chan will not be the female lead. This book is not a harem, not a harem novel, not about scumbags, and there's no story about entering the palace.)
After Xi Zhicai left, Wang Han instructed Zhang Shan: "Zhang Shan, take the Prince of Chenliu to rest and arrange his accommodations."
"Yes, my lord." Zhang Shan quickly replied, and left with the Prince of Chenliu, leaving only Cao Cao and Wang Han in the main hall.
"General Cao." After receiving Cao Cao's military tally, Wang Han no longer addressed Cao Cao as Lord Cao, but addressed him as General, just as he had when they first met.
Wang Han asked with some emotion, "General Cao, you just mentioned that besides Yizhou, there is also Jingzhou. I also heard that you recently acquired Jingzhou. How are Lü Bu and Diao Chan doing?"
Upon hearing this, Cao Cao said, "My lord, both of them have been brought here and are awaiting your personal judgment. Also, this was found in Diao Chan's room." After speaking, Cao Cao took out a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to Wang Han, which was Wang Han's marriage contract with Diao Chan.
Wang Han took the marriage contract and said with some emotion, "I didn't expect this thing to still be here. I thought it had been destroyed. Bring the two of them in."
Upon hearing this, Cao Cao went to the main hall.
Soon Cao Cao, along with his generals, escorted Lü Bu and Diao Chan into the main hall.
Upon seeing Wang Han, Lü Bu forcefully broke free from the restraints of Xiahou Yuan and Xiahou Dun, knelt before Wang Han, and said, "Marquis of Dingshan, I knew this day would come. I will accept whatever punishment you may give me, but I beg you to spare Diao Chan."
"No!" Diao Chan immediately cried out, "If you want to kill me, kill me! My husband doesn't know about our marriage agreement."
After Wang Han left Luoyang, Diao Chan, with Wang Yun's support, disguised herself as a man and rode out to chase after him. However, she went in the wrong direction and did not expect that Wang Han would go to Sishui Pass, where the allied forces of the warlords were located. Not only did she fail to catch up with Wang Han, but she also almost fell into the hands of bad guys. Perhaps because Lü Bu and Diao Chan were destined to be a couple and destined to be a legendary love story, she was fortunately rescued by Lü Bu, who had escaped from Luoyang.
After rescuing Diao Chan, Lü Bu, who already harbored feelings for her, was overjoyed. However, he was unaware that Diao Chan was engaged to Wang Han. Diao Chan, having fallen into the hands of the Xiliang army, dared not reveal her engagement to Wang Han, who had killed Dong Zhuo.
As time went by, and with the help of fate, the two found themselves drawn to each other.
When Lü Bu learned that Diao Chan was engaged to Wang Han, he became very anxious and often woke up in the middle of the night in fear, dreaming that Wang Han would come with a hammer and kill him and Diao Chan. However, he did not blame Diao Chan for hiding the truth and still chose to be with her. Diao Chan, on the other hand, went into hiding and almost never dared to show her face.
"As for the two of you, I... don't want to kill either of you." Wang Han said, looking at the two men, and then said to the generals holding Lu Bu and the other man, "Untie them."
Upon hearing this, Xiahou Yuan and the others had no choice but to untie the two.
Wang Han, holding the marriage contract, tore it up in front of Lü Bu, Diao Chan, and Cao Cao. He said to Diao Chan, "I was unaware that General He Jin had arranged the marriage for me. Even after I found out, I never agreed to the marriage, so... this marriage contract is invalid. I also heard from my subordinates about your relationship with Lü Bu in Jingzhou. I thought you had already destroyed the marriage contract and that it was gone, so I didn't pay any attention to it. I didn't expect it to reappear now. Since that's the case, I will tear it up myself now."
After tearing up the marriage contract, Wang Han said to Diao Chan, "Diao Chan, I helped you back then only because you fulfilled my promise and brought my golden hammer into the courtyard. I promised to do something for you, not because of this marriage contract. I advocate free love, and marriage depends on fate. You and I are simply not destined to be together. I am not someone who cannot distinguish right from wrong. I never even thought of marrying you, so naturally I would not kill you just because of a worthless marriage contract."
After saying that, Wang Han said to Lü Bu, "Lü Bu, Diao Chan is a smart woman. You should cherish her. Now that this marriage contract is invalid, you can live together openly from now on."
"Lord Dingshan," Lü Bu said, kneeling and touching his head to the ground, "I, Lü Bu, have no way to repay your kindness except for my martial arts skills. From now on, I will be at your disposal. If I ever go back on my word, I will surely die a horrible death."
"Speaking of your martial arts skills, we must have a good spar tomorrow. I've been wanting to compete with you for a long time." Wang Han said happily upon hearing this, "Of course, we'll only compare martial arts skills, not strength."
"Yes," Lü Bu replied, "I will certainly do my utmost."
Wang Han asked, "You should know Liu Bei, right? Lü Bu, Cao Cao, and so on."
"We know each other." The two nodded.
Wang Han asked, "What kind of person is this?"
Cao Cao: "He is a hypocrite, skilled in manipulating people's hearts and minds."
Lü Bu: "Ungrateful and treacherous."
"Why do you say that?" Wang Han asked.
"My lord," Cao Cao said first, "Liu Bei is a master of human nature and scheming. Once, when Liu Bei was being chased by Lü Bu, he fled to a house. After introducing himself, a man named Liu An, wanting to entertain him but lacking the means to do so, killed his wife to feed him. When Liu Bei learned of this, he was deeply moved and promised to repay the man handsomely. Later, he met me on the road and told me what he had said, which was despicable. If it were me, I would make the man who killed his wife pay with his life. Moreover, he once said that brothers are like limbs and women are like clothes. This is not the first time he has abandoned his wife and children. He once abandoned his wife, and it was his second brother, Guan Yu, who almost risked his life to send her back. He can disregard even the bond between husband and wife, so he is a hypocrite."
Although cannibalism was not uncommon in chaotic times, and women had a low social status, Cao Cao was not surprised by it, but he also knew Wang Han's character.
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