The next day, it rained heavily.
Li Huan sat on the warship, admiring the river view, and felt that time was passing too slowly.
Li Huan wasn't sure if Zhou Yu would exchange Xiao Qiao for Huang Gai.
After all, Xiao Qiao was Zhou Yu's beloved woman.
If Zhou Yu were forced to give Xiao Qiao to Cao Cao, it would be a disgrace for the rest of his life!
The Battle of Red Cliffs, which was originally scheduled to begin with the arrival of a southeast wind, was delayed due to Huang Gai's capture.
The third day.
In the afternoon, Li Huan and Cao Cao drank tea and discussed the delicacies and specialties of overseas regions.
Cao Cao listened intently, his face filled with longing.
Suddenly, a guard came to report.
"Reporting to the Prime Minister! Xiao Qiao has arrived at the riverbank!"
Cao Cao was overjoyed: "Really?"
The guard replied, "Absolutely true."
Cao Cao hurriedly left his tent and went to the riverbank to greet Xiao Qiao.
Li Huan followed closely behind and saw Xiao Qiao standing at the bow of the boat, accompanied by a maid.
Upon closer inspection, it became clear that both Xiao Qiao and her maid were wearing veils.
Cao Cao commanded, "Lady Zhou, remove your veil!"
Xiao Qiao obeyed and gracefully removed her veil, revealing her beautiful and flawless face.
Cao Cao gazed at Xiao Qiao, admiring her stunning beauty and graceful figure.
"Many years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting you once. Today, I see that you are still as beautiful as ever, and absolutely stunning."
Cao Cao's voice became extremely deep, with a hint of gentleness.
Xiao Qiao smiled slightly, becoming even more radiant and captivating.
"Prime Minister Cao, where is General Huang?"
Cao Cao raised his hand, signaling to bring Huang Gai over.
Xiao Qiao looked at Li Huan: "Mr. Li Huan, I've heard rumors that you're staying in Cao Cao's camp, advising Prime Minister Cao."
Li Huan deliberately said, "If Zhou Yu doesn't go back on his word and pay for the fifty boxed meals in time, I might help him come up with a plan."
Xiao Qiao looked embarrassed.
The guards escorted Huang Gai to the riverbank.
The arrow that struck Huang Gai's leg has been removed, and the wound has been bandaged.
"Madam Zhou..." Huang Gai said, tears streaming down his face, his voice choked with sobs, "I am useless. I failed to burn Cao Cao's warships, which not only delayed the Commander-in-Chief's important mission but also implicated Madam Zhou..."
Huang Gai wept bitterly and knelt down on both knees.
Xiao Qiao said, "General Huang, please don't blame yourself. Victory and defeat are common occurrences in war. Please board the ship and return to Jiangdong quickly!"
Huang Gai cried, "I would rather die than let Lady Zhou walk into the tiger's den..."
Li Huan said impatiently, "Stop dawdling! Xiao Qiao has practically delivered herself to our doorstep, do you really expect her to escape?"
Xiao Qiao urged, "General Huang, board the ship quickly, I have something to say."
Huang Gai then stood up and limped onto the boat.
Xiao Qiao helped Huang Gai up and whispered a few words to him.
Huang Gai nodded, his expression solemn.
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Qiao led her maids off the boat and onto the shore.
Li Huan noticed that the maid was wearing a veil, kept her head down, hunched over, and had poor manners, appearing timid.
Watching Huang Gai sail away into the distance, Xiao Qiao let out a long sigh.
Cao Cao said with a smile, "Lady Zhou, come into my tent and let's have a long talk."
Xiao Qiao said, "I came on an empty stomach and am very hungry. I would like to eat Mr. Li Huan's boxed lunch. After I have eaten and drunk my fill, I will accompany the Prime Minister."
Cao Cao stroked his beard and said, "Li Huan, please prepare a boxed lunch so that Lady Zhou can have a good meal."
Li Huan deliberately asked, "Will Madam Zhou eat by the river or in the Prime Minister's tent?"
Xiao Qiao said, "Let's go to Mr. Li Huan's tent to eat. I also want to learn cooking skills from him so that I can cook all kinds of delicacies for the Prime Minister in the future."
Upon hearing this, Cao Cao was overjoyed, his spirits lifted, and he seemed to have become several years younger.
Li Huan believed that Xiao Qiao would never easily submit to Cao Cao, much less try to please him as soon as she entered his camp!
If a person acts abnormally, there must be something fishy going on.
Li Huan led Xiao Qiao and her maid into his tent.
Before Li Huan could speak, Xiao Qiao asked, "Mr. Li Huan, are you genuinely assisting Cao Cao, or are you deliberately trying to spite Zhou Yu?"
"Why ask so many questions!" The maid raised her head, straightened her back, and pulled off her veil. "Li Huan deliberately provoked Governor Zhou!"
Sun Shangxiang! Li Huan was shocked!
Unexpectedly, Sun Shangxiang disguised herself as a maid and accompanied Xiao Qiao to Cao Cao's camp!
Sun Shangxiang said with a smile, "Li Huan, this is unexpected, isn't it?"
Li Huan hurried to the entrance of the camp, peering out to be wary of Cao Cao sending someone to eavesdrop.
Immediately afterwards, Li Huan took out a boxed lunch and beer from the electric tricycle and placed them on the table.
"Miss Sun, what are you doing here? Don't forget your important identity!"
Li Huanqi opened the beer and poured it into a paper cup.
Sun Shangxiang picked up the paper cup, drank it all in one gulp, and then pulled out a sharp dagger from her sleeve.
Holy crap!
Li Huan understood: Sun Shangxiang was attempting to assassinate Cao Cao!
"You've got some nerve! Trying to kill Cao Cao! Whose idea was that? Zhou Yu?"
"No!" Xiao Qiao said, "This was a plan between Xiang Mei and me; Zhou Lang was unaware of it!"
Li Huan was even more shocked: "You came to Cao Cao's camp without Zhou Yu's knowledge?!"
Xiao Qiao said, "That's right! When Zhou Lang learned that General Huang had been captured, he was heartbroken and wanted to save General Huang, but he couldn't bear to exchange me for him. He was caught in a dilemma."
"I know that Zhou Yu is reluctant to part with his wife and finds it difficult to make a decision, so I discussed with Xiang Mei that we should take this opportunity to come to Cao Cao's camp, firstly to exchange for General Huang, and secondly to assassinate Cao Cao!"
Li Huan was deeply moved after hearing this.
Xiao Qiao, with her profound sense of righteousness, bravely ventured into the tiger's den, making her a true heroine.
Of course, Sun Shangxiang's fearlessness in the face of danger is even more admirable.
Li Huan cautioned, "Assassinating Cao Cao is by no means an easy task! Cao Cao is inherently suspicious, even sleeping with his sword in his hand, and his guards are extremely loyal, protecting him at all times."
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