Three days later, in Jingzhou, Xiangyang County.
Zhuge Liang and Huang Yueying's wedding was a grand affair, and the city of Xiangyang was bustling with activity.
On this day, Huang Zhong, Gao Shun, and other feudal lords gathered in Xiangyang to celebrate for the two men.
At the banquet, Zhuge Liang and Huang Yueying stood aside to accompany the distinguished guests.
At the banquet, toasts were exchanged, and everyone chatted and laughed, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.
After the banquet, everyone dispersed.
"Kongming, it's your wedding day, you should drink more." Gao Shun raised his wine cup to Zhuge Liang and said with a smile.
"Ha ha!"
The others joined in, raising their glasses to offer their congratulations.
Zhuge Liang, holding a wine cup, smiled broadly and clinked glasses with them, saying, "Thank you all for your blessings!"
He raised his cup and drank with everyone. Before long, Zhuge Liang was drunk and fell asleep on the table.
"Hahaha!"
Gao Shun laughed loudly and said, "Kongming is already drunk, I'm afraid we can't consummate our marriage tonight."
Upon hearing this, everyone burst into laughter.
"Alright, everyone, you can all leave now," Lu Li said.
Then, the group dispersed and prepared to go home.
Lu Li bid farewell to Zhuge Liang and then left by carriage.
"My lord, are you leaving Xiangyang City now?" Gao Shun couldn't help but ask upon seeing this.
Lu Li nodded and said, "I have something very important to do."
Upon hearing this, Gao Shun did not ask any further questions, and said, "Since my lord has business to attend to, I dare not linger, lest I delay your important matters."
With that, he bowed and clasped his hands in a fist salute to Lu Li, then turned and walked away.
"My lord, I haven't even had a chance to spar with Huang Zhong yet!" Xu Ermao said with a reluctant expression.
Lu Li rolled her eyes at him. "Er Mao, you're still a long way from beating Huang Zhong."
"Forehead..."
Xu Ermao was speechless for a moment, scratched his head, and helplessly followed Lu Li onto his horse and left.
In the dead of night, the dark streets were silent except for two galloping horses that raced northwards, their hooves clattering like muffled thunder.
Lu Li led Xu Ermao on horseback at full gallop, and soon arrived in Ruyin County.
Ruyin County is located at the border of Yuzhou and Yanzhou, and was under the jurisdiction of Cao Cao.
"My lord, let's rest for a bit!" Xu Ermao stopped his horse and said, panting.
Lu Li dismounted, handed the reins to Xu Ermao, and said with a smile, "Then let's rest for a while!"
Lu Li walked to a willow tree by the roadside and sat down, closing his eyes to rest. Xu Ermao also hurriedly ran to the side to sit down and rest to recover his strength.
"My lord, I don't think you need to rush like this. Let's rest enough before we leave," Xu Ermao suddenly thought of something and couldn't help but offer some advice.
"Er Mao, we need to hurry on our way as much as possible now," Lu Li said earnestly, opening his eyes and looking at Xu Er Mao.
"Where are we going?" Xu Ermao asked, puzzled.
Lu Li's lips curled up slightly as he smiled and said, "Yanzhou!"
......
The next day, as dawn broke, Lu Li led Xu Ermao on horseback, galloping towards Yanzhou.
Yanzhou was Cao Cao's territory, and he came here to find Cao Cao.
"My lord! My lord! Mr. Lu... Mr. Lu has arrived!" Xun Yu arrived at Cao Cao's residence, panting, and reported.
Cao Cao had just gotten up, washed, and dressed, and was about to have breakfast.
Upon hearing Xun Yu's voice, he frowned and asked in confusion, "What? Who?"
Xun Yu wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Mr. Lu, Mr. Lu has come to visit you personally, saying he wants to see you!"
"Mr. Lu... Mr. Lu!"
Upon hearing Xun Yu's words, Cao Cao suddenly raised his head, his pupils dilating several times over, and exclaimed in surprise.
incredible!
"Let's go! We'll go and greet them ourselves!" Cao Cao hurriedly said to Xun Yu.
When Lu Li arrived at Cao Cao's residence, he saw a group of soldiers standing in a row around the courtyard as soon as he entered. It looked like a tight defense, and each soldier holding a weapon exuded a strong sense of killing intent, indicating that these soldiers were not ordinary soldiers.
Lu Li raised an eyebrow; these people were all exceptionally skilled.
"Mr. Lu, it really is you!"
Just as Lu Li was pondering, Cao Cao rushed over from the inner courtyard. When he saw Lu Li clearly, an excited expression appeared on his face.
"Brother Mengde, how have you been?" Lu Li said with a smile and clasped his hands in greeting.
Cao Cao was overjoyed and quickly took Lu Li's hand, saying with a smile, "Oh dear, I've kept Mr. Lu waiting for so long, I deserve to die!"
As he spoke, he instructed his servants to prepare wine and dishes to entertain Lu Li.
"Brother Mengde, you're too kind!"
Lu Li waved his hand, declining Cao Cao's offer, and said, "The main reason I've come to bother you, Brother Mengde, is because I have a very urgent matter that I need your help with."
"What is it?" Cao Cao asked hastily.
“Ma Chao came to see me a few days ago.”
Upon hearing Lu Li's words, Cao Cao's expression changed, and he asked, "Mr. Lu, what business does Ma Chao have with you?"
Lu Li sighed softly and said, "Ma Chao wanted to become my disciple, but I refused!"
After hearing Lu Li's words, Cao Cao fell silent, because he needed to analyze the meaning behind Lu Li's words in order to determine whether Lu Li was telling the truth or lying.
After a long while, Cao Cao looked at Lu Li and said, "Mr. Lu, as far as I know, you and Ma Chao are complete strangers. Why did he go to you to become his disciple?"
"Sigh, it's a long story." Lu Li sighed.
"Mr. Lu, what brings you here?" Cao Cao asked cautiously.
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