Chapter 10, Guanjia Huniu performs the big knife dance
Liu Feng's back was drenched in sweat, and the well-meaning advice from Mi Shi, Liu Yue, and Liu Lan only served to infuriate him further
Uh, Guan Family Broadsword
Liu Feng and Guan Yinping had only met once or twice in Xinye, and they were not very familiar with each other. At this moment, Liu Feng's attire was not much different from that of the Cao army officers, so it was normal for Guan Yinping not to recognize him
During this journey, Deng Ai had limited interactions with Liu Lan
This divine weapon is now his greatest reliance
The Xiahou lady is around thirty years old, with striking features and a tall stature among women. Judging by Liu Feng's standards before his time travel, she embodies the persona of a domineering female leader with the physique of a model, which explains why the fierce Zhang Fei was immediately attracted to her.
During the late Han Dynasty, the gentry and aristocratic families monopolized the government, and the appointment of officials relied primarily on recommendations for filial piety and integrity. This was also one of the reasons for the elevated status of the renowned scholars.
Sisters Yueyue and Lanlan, where have you gone? As soon as I opened my eyes, I couldn't see you anymore?" Zhang Xingcai said in a sweet voice, holding the hands of Liu Yue and Liu Lan, her missing front teeth giving her an endearing appearance.
The Xiahou family is indeed remarkable for being able to subdue the fierce Zhang Fei, and they also possess the ability to marry both of their daughters to Liu Shan as empresses. Such vision, such demeanor, and such capability are not qualities that an ordinary woman can compare to
That means Liu Feng can walk on foot better than him. Could it be that this caught Liu Lan's attention? If that is the case, Liu Feng feels it is necessary to correct his sister's worldview in the future
These three women, two of whom are young and one older, truly lack any knowledge of wilderness survival. They even wish to rest under the siege of Cao's army, which shows a complete ignorance of the value of survival when one is not in charge.
Liu Feng was left speechless.
"What are you calling? Don't summon Cao the traitor here. When the time comes, don't blame your elder brother for being ungrateful to our brotherhood." Liu Feng muttered, holding the Qinggang sword in his hand from behind.
"Yinping, stop it right now, this is your Uncle Liu from the Liu family." A stern yet affectionate voice called out from the orange grove.
In the orange grove
Liu Feng held a relatively inconspicuous position in the Shu Han, yet his identity was quite extraordinary. He was not only the adopted son of Emperor Liu Bei, but also a descendant of the noble Kou family. This made him far more distinguished than Deng Ai, who came from a peasant background and was a farmer by trade.
"Sister Yue, Sister Lan, where is the traitor Cao? Watch me use the Guan family's big knife to cut him down." Hu Niu shouted in a childish voice towards the cart, her small hands tightly gripping the knife handle, swinging it towards Liu Feng several times with a whooshing sound.
Zhang Bao and Guan Xing were excited to see their elder brother Liu Feng arrive, and they shouted eagerly to go out into the forest together. However, they were met with sticks from the Xiahou and Hu families, which made them cry out for their parents.
Liu Yue and Liu Lan were rescued from the Cao army by Liu Feng. Riding on horseback, they were not tired at all and even had the opportunity to listen to their elder brother Liu Feng's "nonsense," which greatly lifted their spirits
Fortunately, with Mother Deng holding her, otherwise, relying solely on Liu Feng, a hot-blooded man, it would indeed be quite difficult to take care of Mi Shi. Back at the dry well, when Mi Shi wanted to jump in, the urgent embrace was unavoidable. If there were any further inappropriate actions on the way, Mi Shi would not agree to it either
Behind the little tiger girl, there were two small children, each about five years old, holding a broken tree branch, closely following the older girl in front of them.
Big brother, ahead...
It is supplemented here that regarding Zhang Fei's background, the narrative describes: "His surname is Zhang, his given name is Fei, and his courtesy name is Yide. He hails from Zhuojun, possesses considerable farmland, sells wine and slaughters pigs, and is particularly fond of befriending heroes from all over the world"
After crossing the bridge north from Changbanpo, Liu Feng's mind had been in a state of tension. Now that Lady Mi was by his side, a weight was lifted from Liu Feng's heart. As he relaxed, the feeling of fatigue began to set in.
Considering safety factors, Liu Feng, this "gentleman," was assigned to patrol the edge of the orange grove with several servants
Liu Feng took a closer look at the two little ones following behind Guan Yinping and couldn't help but chuckle. The six-year-old Zhang Bao and the five-year-old Guan Xing had somehow become Guan Yinping's little followers.
After walking for more than an hour, Liu Feng began to feel exhausted
With a strong woman like the Xiahou family in charge of everything, Liu Feng has returned to the previous state of being a younger generation who obeys the commands of the elders
The Xiahou family gathered several ox carts together, leaving an empty space in the middle, where a temporary resting tent was set up. Looking at the leaves and old clothes spread on the ground, they had stayed here since last night
Liu Feng emerged from the forest holding the Qinggang sword. For some reason, the Xiahou family stared at this treasured sword several times. Although no words were spoken, it made Liu Feng feel somewhat uneasy.
What abilities do you possess
Unlike the other few who were in high spirits, Guan Yinping, who had just been quite boisterous, stood to the side with her head down and said nothing. Observing her puffed-up cheeks, Liu Feng speculated that this fierce girl might still be feeling somewhat unconvinced.
From a literal understanding, the Zhang family in Zhuojun is a large landlord, with extensive farmland, tenants, and household servants; the Zhang family engages in the business of wine and meat. If Liu Bei, who started out making straw sandals, had not received support from Zhang Fei, he would not have been able to gather even a team to rise against the Yellow Turbans.
Wait a moment
Indeed, it is evident that he has the demeanor of his father. Guan Yu's saying, "How can a tigeress marry the son of a dog?" is truly fitting.
"Feng'er, if you cannot walk any further, shall we find a place to rest for a while?"
Is this Tiger Girl Guan Yinping
Just as Liu Feng was feeling extremely frustrated, Deng Ai, who was walking ahead, suddenly pointed at a grove of orange trees by the roadside and shouted.
As a member of the time travelers, Liu Feng has long been imbued with the concept of equality among all individuals, and he cannot tolerate the foul practice of the aristocratic families during the late Han and Three Kingdoms period that judged people based on their birth and social status
In contrast, Xiao Deng Ai became increasingly energetic as he walked, demonstrating a remarkable talent for hiking.
Fortunately, there is a precaution against the approach of the scattered troops of Cao's army. This wild forest is located along a small path to the west of Lumen Mountain, and it is quite a distance from the main road between Xiangyang and Jiangling, making the likelihood of a large force from Cao's army arriving here very low
Liu Feng placed his hand on his forehead and looked towards the orange grove, only to see a young girl of about ten years old running out from the forest, holding a miniature crescent blade in her hand
Liu Feng observed the calm and composed demeanor of the Xiahou clan as she directed the women of the Hu and Deng clans, and he felt a sense of assurance in his heart
Is this... could this be the legendary love at first sight? Liu Feng felt as if the world was spinning around him; the people of the Three Kingdoms era, whether great or small, left him utterly perplexed
"Elder Brother, Elder Brother, there are people in the woods ahead, I saw them, it is Sister Yinping, and also Brother Bao, Brother Xing, and..." Liu Lan also excitedly called out.
The Xiahou family hails from a prominent clan in Qiao Commandery, and Zhang Fei is likewise from a similar background
What if it were to be late, would Deng Ai one day truly become Liu Bei's son-in-law? Then he would also be his own brother-in-law
Her small frame looked down from above, allowing her to see very clearly
Following the sound, Liu Feng saw that Zhang Fei's famous wife, Lady Xiahou, had emerged from the forest. Behind her was also Guan Yu's wife, Lady Hu
What infuriated Liu Feng the most was that the stuttering kid Deng Ai had actually managed to mix in with this group of little ones, and he was brought into the circle by Liu Lan, who was holding his hand
Madam Mi, upon hearing the voice of the Xiahou clan, also dismounted from her horse. Due to the long journey and the blood loss from her leg injury, she felt faint and was not very clear-headed along the way
It is normal for families of similar social status to be matched in marriage and for their fates to be intertwined
The families of Liu Bei's army, scattered amidst the chaos of war, recognized each other. There were several children, both boys and girls, including Liu Yue, Liu Lan, and the three-year-old Zhang Xingcai, all of whom were sensitive young girls. At this moment, upon seeing their relatives and childhood companions, they all cried like weeping figures.