Chapter 4, Madame Mi in Danger

Mi looked at A Dou's carefree and adorable appearance, feeling a deep sense of pity in her heart, as a loving smile appeared on her delicate and haggard face

This arrangement is related to the status and identity of the two ladies. Madam Gan is a concubine, and the mother of Liu Yue and Liu Lan is also a concubine; however, they simply did not survive to the present.

Just as Mi was about to reach out and place the little hand of A Dou, which was exposed outside the swaddling, into the wrap, he suddenly heard some noise, and the smile on his face froze.

At this time, Mi did not know that when A Dou later saw Liu Bei, he was immediately thrown to the ground by Liu Bei as soon as they embraced. If it had not been for Zhao Yun's quick reflexes, little A Dou might have been thrown down to the point of being stunned.

This one-year-old child, when hungry, wants to eat; after eating, they sleep; upon waking, if they feel discomfort, they cry out. How could they have any concept of danger or safety

Three soldiers of the Cao army were chatting and laughing, nervously rubbing their palms as they approached the hiding place of Lady Mi and A Dou

"A Dou, A Dou, you rascal, what are we to do now?" Mi Shi huddled behind the broken wall, hearing the footsteps of Cao's soldiers drawing closer, her mouth incessantly uttering foul language, her pretty face suddenly turning pale.

Under the gentle murmurs and pats from Mi, A Dou revealed a happy smile on his chubby face, while his plump little mouth nuzzled against Mi's ample bosom, blowing a bubble of saliva, looking quite adorable.

The night in the wilderness is silent, and even the slightest sound can be heard with remarkable clarity

The dilapidated wall and cottage ahead are just right for hiding valuables. After the brothers have fought hard, it is also a good time to rest for a while

The sound of hurried hoofbeats is approaching

In the eyes of these rude and impolite soldiers, conquering such a lofty noblewoman, compared to an ordinary civilian woman, is the experience that truly leaves a lasting aftertaste

Madam Gan and the maid sat in the first carriage, Madam Mi and the weaned Liu Shan occupied the second carriage, while Liu Bei's two daughters, ten-year-old Liu Yue and five-year-old Liu Lan, were in the third carriage

Only on the battlefield, without military discipline to restrain them, can they fully unleash their desires, and the abandoned ruin before them is just the perfect hiding place

"A Dou, A Dou, do not make a fuss or cry, when you see your father, let him hold you well." The gentle comfort of Lady Mi.

Cao Jun, short and stocky with bow legs, grinned with yellowed teeth, his bloodshot eyes gleaming with a glint of excitement as he lewdly shared his experiences with his companions, leading the way towards the hiding place of the Mi family.

Liu Bei now has only one biological son, A Dou, who is raised by the Mi family. Over time, the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate sons becomes less significant.

As the urgency of the war escalates, the local populace has fled entirely, leaving behind only abandoned fortifications and cottages.

Wow... under the pain, the sweetly sleeping A Dou opened his small mouth and began to cry uncontrollably.

"Is it Cao the traitor?" Upon hearing that Cao the traitor was coming towards the place where she was hiding, Mi's face turned pale, and her heart immediately leaped to her throat. In her panic, Mi involuntarily tightened her embrace around A Dou.

When retreating from Xinye South, Liu Bei's family took three ox-drawn carts to flee southward

"A Dou, A Dou, good child, be obedient..." Mi Shi was distressed by A Dou's cries and quickly covered his small mouth with her hand, hoping that the cries would not be heard by the chaotic soldiers of Cao's army

All around were the tragic cries of fleeing commoners, and Mi was afraid of frightening little A Dou. Ignoring her own pain, she tightly held A Dou against her soft chest, continuously offering quiet comfort.

In a state of helplessness, the physically impaired Mi could only tightly hold the small and soft body of A Dou in her arms, curling up towards the dark corner by the broken wall

When Lady Mi married Liu Bei, she was just over twenty years old. After seven or eight years, she was at the most mature and vibrant age of a woman.

When the cavalry of Cao Jun charged over, the carriages of the two ladies, Gan and Mi, along with Liu Yue and Liu Lan, were scattered in an instant. Lady Mi was struck in the left leg by an arrow from Cao Jun, and she took A Dou to hide behind a dirt wall of a ruined fort.

This little brat, A Dou, has inherited the glorious tradition of his father Liu Bei in the art of crying, with a voice that is exceptionally clear and loud

"Alas, drive on!"

When the sun is in the south

A Dou's biological mother, Lady Gan, held the status of a concubine, similar to the mothers of Liu Yue and Liu Lan; however, Lady Gan was more fortunate than they were

The sky had gradually darkened, and Mi and A Dou were hiding behind the broken wall, feeling anxious and unsure of what to do

According to the military laws issued by Cao Cao, the women captured on the battlefield are to be distributed hierarchically from top to bottom. Those who are fortunate enough to achieve military merit may be allocated a robust and healthy woman, but do not harbor any illusions about receiving a young and beautiful woman from a noble or wealthy family.

Guan Yu set out early to meet Liu Qi at Xiakou, while Zhang Fei held the position at Changban Bridge. Only Zhao Yun, with fewer than 300 supply troops, was tasked with protecting Liu Bei and his family, which was indeed a daunting challenge

However, they either traveled in ordinary ox carts or walked, indistinguishable from the general crowd of refugees, unlike the Liu family's group, which was so conspicuous

"You two, I must tell you, each woman is different. The most alluring are not the young girls, but the virtuous wives with children. That experience is not something to be shared with outsiders..."

"Ha, we found her. Brother, you guessed correctly; this woman is truly enchanting, with delicate skin and tender flesh. Now, we brothers are going to have a good time." After a thorough search, a sharp-eyed cavalryman from the Cao army discovered Mi, who was hiding in the corner, and shouted excitedly.

After Gan Fu's wife gave birth, due to her frail health and frequent illnesses, A Dou was entrusted to Lady Mi for care and upbringing

Liu Bei, along with the populace, fled here in disarray; the entire troop was in a state of chaos. Under the surprise attack of Cao Chun's Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, many of Liu Bei's generals either deserted, fled, or became separated, failing to muster any significant counterattack.

Liu Bei's army had few horses, and only the important generals had mounts. There was no need for speculation; the pursuers must be Cao's troops. What should be done? Lady Mi felt a surge of panic in her heart

Upon hearing the cries of the child, the three rogue soldiers of the Cao army immediately became greatly interested. Where there are children, there are women. Having marched southward for several consecutive days without rest, they had long felt a sense of emptiness.

No matter how they are arranged, it will never be their turn, these insignificant soldiers

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Accompanying the southern expedition were also the families of other generals and strategists, such as Zhang Fei's wife, Lady Xiahou, and his eldest son, Zhang Bao, as well as Guan Yu's wife, Lady Hu, and his second son, Guan Xing, all mingling among the common people