Chapter 1: A Step of Charm

The sound of Huángfǔ Cén's hiss coincided with the crash of porcelain shattering on the ground

Alright, Brother Bo Gui, you may go. I will keep watch for you

No, how would I know about the place of a young lady

Seeing Gongsun Zan's raised index finger, Huangfu Cen shook his head and smiled helplessly. If one had to pick a benefit of this era, it would be nothing more than spending all day with Gongsun Zan, engaging in idle mischief, riding horses, training hawks, and teasing women. Just half a month ago, Huangfu Cen did not know these two renowned figures from the late Han dynasty. Half a month later, he had successfully infiltrated their inner circle and had become sworn brothers with Gongsun Zan and Liu Bei. Of course, all of this was a result of Huangfu Cen's deliberate approach. In the original timeline, whenever Huangfu Cen had free time, he would write a bit, and while he was not particularly well-versed in the events of the late Han, he was aware of some general matters. He acted this way to plan for his future. Gongsun Zan was a northern warlord, dominating the region at that time, and no one could challenge his position. With this powerful ally, Huangfu Cen felt a sense of security. Naturally, getting close to Liu Bei was also to ensure that he had multiple paths for survival in the future. Life always requires double insurance, doesn't it?

"Second brother, let's go! The two of us will go in and take a look first," Gongsun Zan said, turning to a young man beside him who was slightly older than Liu Bei. The young man nodded in agreement. After taking just a couple of steps, he paused again.

"Alright, Senior Brother, you all hurry up," Liu Bei replied, glancing at the lights at the end of the alley, his heart still filled with trepidation.

Uh, how many times have I told you, Brother Boge, not to address me like that? The handsome young man could hardly tolerate being called that by Gongsun Zan in front of him

Ah! You are making your brother anxious to death. What is going on inside?

Oh! The man nodded, seemingly understanding Gongsun Zan's intention

"Come here, over here," Gongsun Zan said softly as he turned around

Hmm. Huangfu Cen nodded, but then shook his head, feeling that this description was somewhat inaccurate

It is neither a night of darkness nor a night for murder. However, within a certain courtyard in Zhuo County, where nighttime restrictions are in place, a captivating scene of voyeurism is unfolding.

( Zou Yuniang, sister of Zou Jing, wife of Zhang Ji, and aunt of Zhang Xiu )

Huangfu Cen smiled, while Gongsun Zan beside him was truly unfortunate; he actually encountered such an extraordinary and rare event that happens once in a millennium, no wonder he couldn't experience a romantic encounter. The woman Gongsun Zan saw in the bath tub must have been this old woman, not Zou Yuniang.

Oh!

Alright. Since Gongsun Zan noticed that he had no intention of peeping, he did not press the matter further and turned back to attend to his own affairs

This era is very insular, and information is merely the domain of the upper class. For someone of lowly status like Huangfu Cen, there is no hope. It has been a long time since he has enjoyed a decent meal, and even longer since he has seen a wonderful film. Even a terrible one like "The Orphan of Zhao" fills Huangfu Cen with nostalgia. He has endured too much suffering here.

That scene was as if it were a film, instantly etched in Huangfu Cen's mind, leaving him with a surge of heat in his lower abdomen that had no outlet.

Hehe. You may not know this, but this is the bathing place for the women of the Zou family. Every time at this moment, Zou Yuniang comes here to bathe.

The young man cast a glance at Gongsun Zan and then said no more

Beyond the wall, in the left corner, there is a small garden, directly in front is the backyard, which is the living area for the women of the household

Uh... Huangfu Cen only felt his throat dry and parched; after so many years without the company of women, his self-control was certainly not what it used to be

The blazing sun in the west casts its final rays of light, bidding farewell to the long day, as the night curtain is drawn. The summer night in the north remains stiflingly hot, with not even a hint of breeze in the air, dry and oppressive. The cicadas in the summer night incessantly chirp, monotonously repeating their ancient melody, the irritating sound of "zzzz".

Uh... let me see. Huangfu Cen stepped closer, bent down, and leaned in to the gap in the paper.

"Hey, Liu Bei, keep an eye out for us from outside the wall," a tall young man turned around and said to a boy of about fifteen or sixteen years old.

White

"Brother Boge, how come you are so familiar with this?" the man exclaimed in surprise

Of course I am familiar with it; I have accompanied my master here a few times. Gongsun Zan's smile was somewhat cunning

What are you bringing me here for?

"Second Brother, come here." Gongsun Zan lowered his voice and walked delicately to the window, whispering, "Shh, it seems that Zou Yuniang is really inside."

The man turned around and leaned against a corner of the wall, gazing up at the sky, neglecting his duties as he counted the stars above.

At that moment, a woman slowly turned from behind the screen, draped in sheer gauze, making her entrance amidst the pervasive mist. The woman was tall and slender, with a jade hairpin inserted into her elegantly coiled hair. In fleeting glimpses, Huangfu Cen seemed to see the delicate skin beneath the gauze, as she gracefully stepped forward, approaching the water bucket. Unbeknownst to him, she had already loosened her garments, revealing a purplish-red undergarment. The snow-white skin at her shoulders and collarbone reflected the candlelight, appearing even more luminous, like a piece of jade, pure and unblemished. In fleeting glimpses, Huangfu Cen seemed to see the delicate skin beneath the gauze, as she gracefully stepped forward, approaching the water bucket. Unbeknownst to him, she had already loosened her garments, revealing a purplish-red undergarment. The snow-white skin at her shoulders and collarbone reflected the candlelight, appearing even more luminous, like a piece of jade, pure and unblemished. The pair of firm and ample breasts before her was also fully visible to Huangfu Cen.

Ancient times, ancient kingdoms, ancient small towns

I feel that just leaving Xuande here is somewhat ... ...

With delicate steps, a myriad of charms suddenly arise

Hey, how is everything inside?

Upon hearing the young man's words, the Han general's eyes flashed with a hint of impatience. Everything seemed to involve this little rascal Liu Bei, which was quite troublesome. He coldly remarked: "Although Liu Bei is skilled in martial arts, he is still young and inexperienced. If anything were to happen, it would be quite troublesome. I think it is best to let him stay here and not get in our way; as long as he does not hinder us, we should be grateful."

Indeed, the elder brother referred to by Liu Bei is none other than the future dominant figure of Liaodong, General Bai Ma—Gongsun Zan. This year, Gongsun Zan is twenty-four years old, tall and robust, with handsome features and a voice like a thunderclap, embodying the appearance of a warrior

Let's go! Gongsun Zan, relying on his tall and robust stature, was the first to leap over the city wall. The walls of this residence were quite high, approximately over 2 zhang (equivalent to more than 3 meters in the Han Dynasty), which was naturally no challenge for someone like Gongsun Zan. However, for the man below the wall, it was not so easy.

"Who wants to fight and scramble for the opportunity to be a traveler!" Facing the vast starry sky, Huangfu Cen cursed indignantly.

This year is the fourth year of the Xiping era, in June, which corresponds to the year 175 AD. The man has crossed over from another soul; to put it simply, he inexplicably found himself in the body of an infant and was also inexplicably abandoned. He has lived in this time and space for a full sixteen years, experiencing the vicissitudes of life. As for what his name was before crossing over, he has long forgotten; he only knows that his current name is Huangfu, with the given name Cen. He has lived in this time and space for a full sixteen years, experiencing the vicissitudes of life. As for what his name was before crossing over, he has long forgotten; he only knows that his current name is Huangfu, with the given name Cen.

"Come here, Second Brother." Upon seeing this, Liu Bei hurried over, bent down, and formed a human ladder for the young man

What is it, Second Brother

Traveling through time should be a fortunate event, but for Huangfu Cen, it was destined to be a "tragedy," as he had never imagined that one day he would traverse time. Although he envied those who traveled to other worlds, roaming freely and easily attracting hundreds or thousands of beautiful women vying for their affection, he still felt that he preferred the life of a modern person, with computers, mobile phones, movies, and a variety of delicious foods. Even though such a life might seem reclusive, writing and joking around, it was truly quite enjoyable.

One main character and two supporting characters

The stars resemble the sea, boundless and infinite

It is said that an unintentional act can lead to unexpected benefits.

At this moment, the scene inside the room was one of transition between the old and the new. An elderly woman had just wrapped herself in a blanket and said from behind the screen: "Miss, the water has been tested; it is neither too cold nor too hot, just right. Please bathe quickly."

However, while Huangfu Cen was enjoying this visual impact, his heart was increasingly shaken, as if an uncontrollable impulse was stirring within him, seemingly on the verge of overwhelming him, accumulating all in his throat, leaving it dry

That child is Liu Bei. Do not be surprised; he is indeed the great unifier of the Three Kingdoms, the later Emperor of the Han Dynasty, and the future Emperor of Shu Han. However, he is only fourteen years old this year, not very tall, and not yet seven feet. Nevertheless, his arms are as long as historical accounts suggest, and there is nothing particularly remarkable about him otherwise

Just a white character

Alright! Brother, I remember. "Gongsun Zan said with a slight wicked smile: 'I won't call you 'Second Brother' then.'"

The young man felt a slight discomfort, yet he did not speak. Stepping on Liu Bei's body, he took the opportunity to leap over the wall.

Brother Boge, are you sure this is the boudoir of Zou Yuniang?

Before me, Zou Yuniang seems to be born with an otherworldly fragrance. With every gesture, there is an indescribable charm. The way she lightly lifts the petals reveals an alluring demeanor that stirs the heart. Her eyes, glancing and lingering, are filled with a hundred charms. Although her appearance and demeanor are captivating, they are not contrived. Leaning against the water bucket, her body naturally unfolds. Sweat beads on her forehead, and along with the drifting petals, a waft of fragrant aroma emanates, leaving one entranced and wandering.

Gongsun Zan, familiar with the route, encountered little difficulty as he evaded a few scattered servants within the residence and smoothly made his way to a window.

Shh

Ah! Wu Ma, I truly feel sorry for splashing water all over you just now

"Miss, how could you say such a thing? How could an old woman dare..." The elderly woman took two cautious steps back, her face displaying an unusual sense of fear

"Shh." Hearing Huangfu Cen murmuring to himself, the guilty Gongsun Zan quietly turned around and raised his middle finger, signaling Huangfu Cen to be silent

What on earth is going on? In a moment of desperation, Gongsun Zan could not help but exclaim.

"Second Brother, I can't see clearly. Is that Zou Yuniang?" Gongsun Zan squinted and turned to ask.

Although not as alluring as a young married woman, there is a hint of sensuality intertwined with her pure and shy demeanor