Guan Yu left the official mansion, still not believing in the statements of Cao Shuo and others.

He searched around in Xiapi City, but he couldn't find out any news about Liu Bei's family.

Before the breakthrough of Xiapi, Cao Shuo greeted Sima Yi and asked him to settle Liu Bei's family as soon as he entered the city.

When sending them away from Xiapi, Sima Yi also took advantage of the darkness and there was no one on the street before ordering them to go.

Those who have seen the two ladies after the siege of Xiapi City have been arranged by Sima Yi to go to Shouchun.

After asking around the city, Guan Yu finally returned in vain.

Accompanying him, Zhang Liao asked, "Yun Chang is relieved now?" ”

Frowning, Guan Yu said, "I always feel that something is wrong." ”

"Zhang Yide and Yun Chang are sworn brothers, and so are Liu Xuande." Zhang Liao said: "I heard that he is loyal and righteous, and it is reasonable to risk his life to escort the two ladies to escape from Xiapi. What else is there that Yun Chang can't understand? ”

"Yide will escort the two sisters-in-law, I have no doubt." Guan Yu said: "It's just that the city was broken at that time, and the situation was so chaotic, even if it was me, I might not be able to think of the two sisters-in-law......"

"I heard that Zhang Yide is thick and fine." Zhang Liao said: "It's not surprising to me to do this kind of thing. Childe has already made it very clear that there is no need for him to deceive Yun Chang. ”

"I hope not." Guan Yu frowned and nodded.

"Since there are no two wives of Liu Xuande here, we should also set off to return to Xudu tomorrow." Zhang Liao said: "I will have people look around to find out where the two ladies are. ”

"There is Lao Wenyuan." Guan Yu arched his hand to Zhang Liao.

Guan Yu inquired about the whereabouts of the two ladies everywhere, and his actions all fell into the eyes of the people Cao Shuo arranged to keep an eye on.

"Did Guan Yunchang continue to inquire?" Cao Shuo asked the person who returned.

"No, I have been persuaded by General Zhang to go back." The person who reported the news said: "It's just that from his look, you can still see that there are some doubts about this matter." ”

"Doubt is for sure." Cao Shuo said: "Keep staring to see if he will do anything more." ”

The informant withdrew.

Cai Ji, who was standing next to Cao Shuo, said: "Guan Yunchang is really persistent, and he told him that no one is in Xiapi, and he is still looking around. ”

"Liu Bei has been in love with Guan Yunchang and Zhang Yide for so many years." Cao Shuo said: "If it weren't for the two of them by his side, what do you think Liu Bei would be able to do with his ability?" ”

"Childe really despises Liu Bei." Cai Ji said: "Cao Gongke said that he is a hero. ”

"My father said he was a hero just because he could drill camp." Cao Shuo said: "For so many years, there are not a few people who have been cheated by Liu Xuande, and how many have said bad things about him? If General Lu had half of his ability to drill the camp, he would not have been defeated at Baimenlou. ”

"You go and get them ready." Cao Shuo said again: "Early tomorrow morning, we will leave Xiapi and return to Shouchun. ”

Cai Ji responded with a fist and went out to convey Cao Shuo's order.

Walking to the window, Cao Shuo looked outside.

The courtyard is verdant, most of the summer has passed, but autumn has not yet come.

Two years have passed since I fled Wancheng.

Many people and many things are different from what he once resembled.

He couldn't tell if it was because it was supposed to be the way it should have been, or if something had changed since he came......

The only thing he knew was what he had known about this era, and it didn't help him much at all.

For him, everything is still unknown......

The night passed quietly, and when the dawn of dawn was projected onto the earth, Cao Shuo led the soldiers on the road back to Shouchun.

Walking along the street of Xiapi, a procession came on the side road.

The line is very long, and there is no end in sight, it is the army led by Zhang Liao and others.

Seeing Cao Shuo, Xiahou Yuan and the others urged forward.

"Childe is also leaving Xiapi?" Xiahou Yuan asked.

"I've been away from Shouchun for too long, and it's time to go back." Cao Shuo replied: "There is Zhongda here in charge, and it is useless for me to keep it." ”

Following behind Xiahou Yuan, Guan Yu's gaze swept back and forth in Cao Shuo's army.

"What is General Guan looking at?" Finding that he was looking at the team, Cao Shuo said with a smile: "Although there are some carriages in the army, they are only loaded with baggage, and they can't hide people. ”

As soon as he said this, Guan Yu was suddenly a little embarrassed.

Cao Shuo didn't intend to let him go easily, and said to Cai Ji behind him: "Take General Guan to find him one by one, but don't wait for us to leave, so that the general still has a mustard in his heart." ”

"No need." Guan Yu hugged his fists with shame on his face and said to Cao Shuo: "Childe is frank, I am arrogant. ”

"General Guan, it's better to check it out." Cao Shuo said: "My father and I are sincerely looking forward to General Guan joining the Cao family and making meritorious contributions to the Han family. If the general has a mustard in his heart, if something goes wrong, my father will be questioned in the future, and I can't afford to be responsible. ”

The more Cao Shuo said this, the more ashamed Guan Yu became.

Zhang Liao said on the side: "Don't blame Yun Chang, Gongzi, he is just worried about the two ladies. ”

"How could I blame General Guan." Cao Shuo said: "The general attaches great importance to love and righteousness, Liu Xuande escaped, but he still wants to find a family for him, if I have such a brother, I am afraid that I will wake up laughing in my dreams." ”

"Childe praised it." Guan Yu clenched his fists and tilted his head to the side with shame on his face.

"Don't worry, general, although I don't have a good impression of Liu Xuande, just for the general, I will definitely send someone to inquire around, and be sure to find the whereabouts of the two ladies." Cao Shuo said: "If it is really Zhang Yide's place, I will inform the general of the information, if it is not with him, I will do my best, and I will definitely give the general a chance to fulfill his loyalty!" ”

"Childe's great grace, Guan Yu is unforgettable!" Guan Yu hugged his fists and thanked Cao Shuo.

"Xiapi is not close to Xudu, a few generals are easy to go, so I will not be far away." Cao Shuo arched his hand to Xiahou Yuan and the others.

Xiahou Yuan and others also returned the salute.

The two teams marched side by side and drove out of Xiapi City.

Surrendering his hand to Xiahou Yuan and the others again, Cao Shuo said: "Everyone, go slowly!" ”

"Childe, farewell!" Several generals returned the salute, and Xiahou Yuan shouted to the soldiers: "Return to Xudu!" ”

The Cao army led by Xiahou Yuan and others walked in the direction of Xudu.

Seeing them leave, Cao Shuo also greeted the soldiers: "Return to Shouchun!" ”

Shouchun is not very far from Xiapi.

Out of the Xuzhou boundary, into Huainan, but another day's walk can be reached.

When he came, he marched all the way, and the army arrived in Xuzhou in just a few days.

On the way back, Cao Shuo was not very anxious.

After entering the Huainan territory, he ordered the army to move slowly, and carried it along the way to check the people's conditions.

(End of chapter)