546, The Siege of Beihai
193 AD, Huaxia, Qingzhou, Beihai Nation.
It was late at night, but in a study room of the Beihai Mansion, more than ten candlesticks lit up the place like it was daytime. Expensive incense was burning in the censer, and the smoke lingered in the air, making people feel relaxed and happy.
A young girl dressed in white leaned lazily on the bed, concentrating on the bamboo scroll in her hand. Under the candlelight, the young girl's face was as clear as jade, like the halo of the new moon, like snow on a flowering tree. She was elegant, graceful, gentle, and charming. Her beauty was unparalleled. Her tall eyebrows and bright phoenix eyes gave off a sense of heroism amidst her gentleness.
The girl had been staring at the bamboo slip, but she never moved her eyes. However, she seemed to be enjoying it. From time to time, she slightly nodded her head and said, "Hmm, hmm." She was lost in thought.
But if one looked at it from another angle, one would find that the young girl was actually looking at a holographic screen hidden under the bamboo scroll, and the screen was showing a comic! No wonder she was so interested.
Light footsteps came from outside the door. The young girl reluctantly looked at the comic called "Legend of Dragon-Wolf", then waved her hand and turned off the holographic screen. Her personal terminal also disappeared.
A middle-aged scholar walked into the study and looked at the young girl. His eyes showed a gratified expression. He said, "It's past midnight, time to sleep, Peacock."
The young girl closed the bamboo scroll and stood up. She smiled and said, "Yes father, I'll go back to my room."
The middle-aged scholar nodded, turned around, and left.
Peacock looked at his back, and a strange smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. "Just exterminating the Qingzhou Yellow Turban Army? This mission is worth thinking about. But to be able to become the adopted daughter of Beihai Prime Minister Kong Rong as a descendant of the Kong family is a good start. Next, let's see what I can learn in the world of "Legend of Dragon-Wolf" … Hmm, but this comic is really good. I'm lost in it by accident. There are quite a lot of strong people in this world! I'm looking forward to it … "
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The next day, Peacock, who had been secretly reading the comic until late at night, was woken up by a maid and brought to the study to see her adoptive father Kong Rong. She saw Kong Rong chatting happily with a thin middle-aged scholar with a feather fan and silk scarf. There was also a young man standing beside them. When the young man saw Peacock come in, he did not hide the surprise in his eyes.
"Hahaha, this is my newly adopted daughter, Peacock. She was a distant relative of the Kong family, but because of the Yellow Turban Army, and because of Peacock's. This lady is well-versed in the Confucian classics and her knowledge of Confucius and Mencius is even better than mine. She is truly a genius! "Kong Rong laughed as he beckoned Peacock over.
Peacock pouted internally. That was expected. In the world of Overwatch, she was adopted by the Kong family since she was young, so of course she was familiar with these classics. With thousands of years of cultural accumulation, the Kong family in 2066 naturally had a better understanding of Confucian classics than these scholars from the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty.
The middle-aged scholar looked at Peacock and nodded. The young man behind him did not hide the adoration in his eyes.
"Come come come, Peacock, this is the famous scholar, Bian Rang." Kong Rong introduced.
"Haha, Scholar Kong is too polite." Bian Rang waved his hand casually, without the slightest hint of modesty. He looked at Peacock and said, "I heard that Scholar Kong's adopted daughter is extremely talented and beautiful like a fairy. Now that I've seen it, it is indeed true. Today, I'm here to propose marriage on behalf of my son, Bian Chao. Come, Bian Chao, quickly greet Scholar Kong! "
The young man quickly took a step forward and bowed deeply, "Junior Bian Chao greets father-in-law!" It seemed like he was already fantasizing about having Peacock, the goddess, as his wife.
Kong Rong quickly returned the courtesy, "You are too kind, to be able to gain Scholar Bian's favor is my great fortune …" Bian Rang was a famous scholar during the last years of Eastern Han, his reputation was far above Kong Rong's. Kong Rong had also admired Bian Rang for a long time. He was about to agree when Peacock interrupted him with a cold laugh.
"Haha, Bian Rang? You should think about how to keep your life from Cao Cao! You don't have many months to live! "Then, she flicked her sleeves and left. She had no interest in these formalities.
"You …" Bian Rang's face turned green. He had never been humiliated like this before! Bian Chao's face was also very ugly.
"Scholar Bian, please calm down. Perhaps my daughter is not feeling well today …" Kong Rong quickly chased after him. Who knew that as soon as he opened the door, he would bump into a one-armed general!
The general quickly helped Kong Rong up and said anxiously, "Master! Bad news! General Guan Hai of the Yellow Turban Army has personally led 100,000 soldiers to borrow food! The army is less than ten miles away from the North Sea! "
"The fertile fields outside the city cannot be trampled by the Yellow Turban! Quickly follow me out of the city to meet the enemy! " Kong Rong stomped his feet and said loudly. He then turned to Bian Rang and his son and said, "When the Yellow Turban Army attacks, I will arrange for a group of people to escort Scholar Bian out of the city! The marriage between my daughter and your son will be discussed later! "
Bian Rang was about to agree when Bian Chao said loudly, "When the nest is overturned, no eggs can be unharmed! I am willing to serve father-in-law! "
…
Near the downtown area of the North Sea City, Peacock carried a gourd of good wine and walked into a tavern. She saw a Taoist sitting inside and smiled. She walked over and placed the wine in front of the old Taoist and said, "Here, this is today's good wine. I stole it from my father's cellar!"
The old Taoist did not stand on ceremony. He opened the wine gourd and took a big gulp. He laughed and said, "Hahaha, it is indeed good wine! I didn't expect that the famous little daughter of the Kong family had another side to her besides her scholarly talent and beauty! "
"Stop talking nonsense. I will use the Kong family's ultimate skill, the Three Supreme Palms, in exchange for the cultivation method of the celestial technique. Have you not thought it through?" Peacock sat in front of him and smiled meaningfully. "Celestial Zuo Ci."
The old Taoist looked up at Peacock and said, "You know my name, which shows that you are extraordinary. However, you are already strong enough. Why do you still want to learn the celestial technique? Is it to kill? Or is it to save the world? "
Peacock also poured himself a cup of wine and drank it in one gulp. He then said, "I don't have such big dreams. I just want to have the ability to choose the outcome I want when I have to make a choice. "
Zuo Ci shook his head. He stared into Peacock's eyes and said, "I can see that you don't mind killing, and you don't mind saving. You just want to get rid of the shackles on your body and fly freely …"
"Then what's your answer? Celestial Zuo Ci. "
Zuo Ci did not answer directly. At this moment, a few warriors covered in blood and injuries galloped across the street. He pointed at them and said, "The Yellow Turban Army's General Guan Hai is attacking."
"I know." Peacock nodded.
"Your godfather, Kong Rong, is no match for him." Zuo Ci continued.
"I also know. Whether it is the difference in military strength or strength, it is obvious." Peacock nodded again.
"But Kong Rong has you!" Zuo Ci suddenly said seriously.
Hearing this, Peacock suddenly laughed. A faint emerald light flashed in her eyes. Her eyes were filled with excitement. "Hehehehe!! That's right, Kong Rong has me! "
"If you defeat this Yellow Turban Army, I will teach you the basics of the celestial technique — Cloud Wind Body!"
"Then … deal." Peacock stood up and took the half-full gourd of wine and drank it in one gulp. He then threw the empty gourd back to Zuo Ci.
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