Chapter 6: Disguising as the Cao Army to Rescue the Foster Mother

Hearing that Liu Feng wanted to stay and accompany her, Mi was deeply moved, and in the midst of such profound sorrow and joy, the two of them had no time to consider any gender boundaries.

Mi turned her back as instructed, accepting the two pieces of armor handed to her by Liu Feng, enduring the foul smell as she donned them. By the time she stepped out of the cottage, Liu Feng was already waiting with two mixed-color warhorses abandoned by the Cao army. One of the horses carried the body of the Cao army sergeant who had been stabbed to death by Mi.

Even upon arriving in Jingzhou, Mi Zhu and Mi Fang continued to earn Liu Bei's trust and were given significant responsibilities, until the point when the dim-witted Mi Fang lost Jiangling and fled to Eastern Wu.

Upon hearing Liu Feng's words, Mi's dim eyes finally revealed a glimmer of hope. A blood-stained soldier from Cao's army stood nearby to provide cover. The Cao army's patrol, though puzzled, would not first attend to her injuries. Liu Feng, appearing rough and boorish, was in fact meticulous in his actions.

Madam Mi's family is a prominent merchant family in Xuzhou. Liu Bei's successful assumption of the position of Xuzhou Governor was not solely due to Tao Qian's concession, but also because he received substantial support from the Mi family

At this point in the conversation, Liu Feng's eyes involuntarily turned red

Zhao Yun let out a long sigh of helplessness and said to Liu Feng with a bow: "The young general is a person of deep feelings, his filial piety is as evident as the sun and moon, and I am greatly impressed. If it were not for the need to rescue our lord's bloodline, I would stay here and fight alongside the young general."

"Feng'er, Cao Jun is powerful. Your father, second uncle, and third uncle have experienced countless battles, yet they are still no match for the traitor Cao. It will not be easy for the two of us to escape..."

"Mother, what do you mean by this?" Liu Feng's heart skipped a beat as he hurriedly rushed over, tightly grabbing the Mi family's member whose upper body had already leaned into the dry well.

"That's enough, no need to say more. This dry well is my last refuge. After I am gone, you must push down this broken wall and ensure that the traitor Cao does not defile my body," Mi said, struggling to push Liu Feng away, shaking her head.

Mi's expression was one of deep sorrow, and there was not a trace of confidence in his words

Liu Feng is a time traveler and a fan of the Three Kingdoms, having read about the events at Changban Slope countless times. This line of reasoning has some merit, causing the Mi family to become somewhat skeptical.

Mother, what are you saying? I have already thought of a way to escape. I will take off the armor of those few Cao army lieutenants, we will change into their outer armor, put on helmets, and in the darkness, we will not approach closely, so who will be able to tell who we are?

Liu Feng did not wait for the Mi family to finish speaking, and immediately said with a serious expression: "Mother, why do you say such things? In the past, the sage Confucius said: 'If a son wishes to support his parents, but the parents do not wait.' Although I am your adopted son, I regard you as my closest kin from the bottom of my heart. If we are fortunate enough to escape this predicament, it will be a blessing from heaven. If we cannot escape, then let us remain together as mother and son, so that we may have each other for support in the underworld."

As the two were conversing, the shouts of the Cao army in the distance grew increasingly closer, and faintly, a large group of cavalry was approaching.

Zhao Yun mounted his horse with his spear in hand and swiftly rode away, clasping his fists in salute to Mi and Liu Feng

Liu Feng believed that after this rescue, Lady Mi's fondness for him would greatly increase. In the future, if someone were to slander him, with a little whispering from Lady Mi and some persuasion from Xu Shu, Jian Yong, and others, even if Liu Bei had some doubts in his heart, they would be significantly alleviated

Upon hearing Madame Mi's words, Liu Feng could not help but feel a surge of anxiety in his heart

Father Liu Bei was most skilled at crying; crying could move people and win their hearts. Liu Feng felt it was essential for him to inherit this glorious tradition of Liu Bei.

Mi's head had already entered the well, and his feet were held by Liu Feng, rendering him momentarily unable to move. He wanted to struggle but found himself too weak to exert any force.

Mother, I possess both skills and strength. Not to mention saving just one person, I would not fear saving even more people." Liu Feng patted his chest and declared loudly

With Zhao Yun in the front drawing the attention of Cao's army, Liu Feng and the Mi family should be able to break through smoothly as long as they are cautious and careful

Not acceptable

"Madam, it is truly too dangerous to remain here; it would be better to break through with me." Zhao Yun took A Dou and urged her with great effort.

Even a biological son, when faced with great adversity, is unlikely to make the decision to give up hope for survival and choose death. Yet, Liu Feng chose to stay and accompany himself.

Liu Feng was still contemplating how to break through when he heard the sound of a pottery jar being knocked over from inside the broken wall

Liu Feng gazed into the distance, and the figure of Zhao Yun had already vanished. A heavy stone that had been suspended in his heart finally fell to the ground. Under Zhao Yun's watchful gaze, Liu Feng felt an immense pressure.

After dispelling Mi's death wish, Liu Feng finally let out a long sigh. It is truly not easy to persuade a woman seeking death. If Madam Mi could escape alive, the subsequent rewards for Liu Feng would be immense

If he had followed Zhao Yun to break through, then Lady Mi would inevitably have committed suicide by jumping into a well, just as in history. Wouldn't that mean he had worked in vain

Additionally, the steamed buns, wealth, ornaments, jade artifacts, and other items plundered by Cao Jun's chaotic soldiers also benefited Liu Feng, who conveniently packed them into his bag.

Having spoken, Zhao Yun no longer hesitated, unfastened his armor straps, set aside his heart-covering mirror, and held A Dou tightly in his arms. Strangely enough, while A Dou had cried hoarsely when the Cao army first arrived, he was now sucking his thumb and sleeping soundly.

Liu Feng observed the expressions of those around him and noticed that Mi's heart was gradually swaying. He continued to persuade, saying: "To let mother know, the warhorse of Cao's cavalry is still tied up outside the village. I will go fetch it now. Mother, please change into this armor of the Cao army's junior officer first. We can take a small path to evade the pursuit and break through."

"General Zilong, my safety is of little concern. The pursuers are approaching, do not delay any further. Feng'er, you should also accompany General Zilong. This act of saving me will be remembered by your mother." Lady Mi cast a grateful glance at Liu Feng, thought for a moment, and then spoke.

Mi Shi, upon seeing this, asked in confusion: "Why does my son bring along the corpse of this Cao thief?"

This made Mi feel even more that she could not burden Liu Feng. Fortunately, Mi was moving with difficulty and accidentally kicked over a pottery jar, producing an unusual sound

Liu Feng chuckled and explained: "Mother, we will travel under the cover of night. If we encounter Cao's army, we can pretend that we have suffered a defeat and are escorting the wounded for medical treatment. If the Cao cavalry approaches, we can let them examine this corpse. In the dim light, they are unlikely to scrutinize the authenticity closely."

Liu Feng, feeling the weight of the crisis, looked resolute as he deeply bowed to Zhao Yun and said: "General Zilong, my younger brother A Dou is still very young and is greatly cherished by our father. Now that he is in a predicament, I hope you can relieve his worries and help him escape danger. Our mother is unable to walk, and as a son, I must stay here to wait for a carriage. After that, I will take our mother back south. If you ever have the chance to meet my father, please convey to him my words from today."

Mi heard Liu Feng's words and was moved to tears: "Feng'er, although you and I are mother and son, we are not biologically related. Now that a great enemy is at hand, why must you sacrifice your bright future..."

Liu Feng's strategy may not be considered particularly brilliant, but amidst the chaos of battle, with Cao's generals preoccupied with claiming credit, who would take the time to investigate the wounded soldiers thoroughly