I Have a Date with a Thousand-year-old Female Corpse-Chapter 1940 - 1942: Meeting the Future Father-in-Law

Chapter 1940: Chapter 1942: Meeting the Future Father-in-Law
Liu Qi, the eldest son of Liu Biao, left the city overnight and rushed to Zhu Geliang’s home in Mianyang.
Under the cover of night, Liu Qi brought only twenty guards. Upon reaching Mianyang, he knocked anxiously on Zhu Geliang’s door: "Sir, Sir."
A child opened the door and asked, "May I ask if you are Liu Gongzi?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Qi immediately nodded: "It is indeed me."
"My master has been waiting for you for some time, please follow me."
Hearing this, Liu Qi was overjoyed and hurriedly followed the child into the courtyard. The child led Liu Qi to the backyard where there was a pavilion. At this time, a fire brazier burned brightly within, surrounded by four mats where three people sat drinking leisurely.
Liu Qi recognized all three: Zhu Geliang, Liu Bei, and Huang Chengyan. To speak of it, Huang Chengyan was also Liu Qi’s "Uncle," and the two were related; as for Liu Bei, Liu Qi had always treated him with respect and courtesy.
Before Liu Qi could approach, he heard Huang Chengyan say to Zhu Geliang: "Nephew, I heard you are of marrying age. I have a daughter, Shuo, and her given name is Yue Ying. She is plain, but talented. Will you accept her?"
Zhu Geliang stood up and bowed deeply to Huang Chengyan: "Son-in-law, greets father-in-law!"
"Hahaha, in that case, in a couple of days she can marry over!"
Liu Qi had no mind to eavesdrop on others’ conversations, so he quickly stepped forward and bowed to the three: "Young Liu Qi, paying respects to the three elders."
Though Liu Qi usually gave off an air of arrogance, in this life-and-death moment, he couldn’t care less and bowed respectfully to the three one by one.
"Gongzi travels under the stars and moon, for what purpose?" Zhu Geliang still shook his feather fan slightly, looking somewhat incongruous in the cold winter.
Liu Qi hurriedly knelt down to the three: "Liu Qi implores the three gentlemen to save me!"
"Gongzi, why do you say this? As the son of the Jingzhou Shepherd, you have a most honorable status, who would dare harm you?" Zhu Geliang continued to speak enigmatically.
"Sir, I know your abilities are vast and you surely know my predicament. My father has little time left, and now the wolves are at the door. I beg you to save my life!" Liu Qi was almost brought to tears by Zhu Geliang, feeling utterly cornered.
Zhu Geliang and the others exchanged looks and laughed, then Liu Bei spoke: "Nephew, let’s not beat around the bush. Though you have a noble identity, there is no place for you in the broad Jingzhou. Even if your army is defeated, the Cai Family will still drive you away."
"I beg the Imperial Uncle to save me!"
Liu Qi continued to kneel before Liu Bei, and he exchanged a glance with Zhu Geliang, both of their lips curling slightly in a satisfied smile.
In Jiangxia, the battle raged on. You observed that although Huang Zu seemed coarse and reckless, he showed strong points in military organization. Zhao Yun had attacked fiercely for two days, but only captured two outposts outside Jiangxia City. At this rate, it would take at least half a month to take Jiangxia City, with at least half the troops lost.
Remember, these were elite soldiers selected from all over Xuzhou, each capable of taking on ten men. Losing them here would be a significant waste.
You watched with some heartache, and Zhao Yun remained calm and cautious in battle. Even with you beside him, his expression didn’t change, commanding with ease.
From the start of the skirmish until now, you barely spoke, letting Zhao Yun make his own decisions. On the surface, Zhao Yun acted appropriately without any flaws. Secretly, you couldn’t help but give him a thumbs up, saying, "You seem honest, but you’re really full of cunning!"
With nothing to do, you had large rocks delivered, then casually picked one to hurl at Jiangxia City. The defenders cursed you countless times because the rocks you launched were several times bigger than those from a catapult, hitting with terrifying force and accuracy, having already killed three deputy generals on the city walls.
Honestly, attacking Jiangxia City was just a guise, and the reason you stood there was because you were the linchpin of this facade. The moment you left, it meant the real plan was set to begin!
On the fifth day of the Battle of Jiangxia, you disappeared without a trace.
In truth, Jiangxia was nothing more than a bright beacon, meant to attract attention and divert the gaze, achieving the result of an overt show masking a covert move.
Zhao Yu and Ren Hongchang had already confirmed this. At that moment, your sudden departure drew little attention because Zhao Yun had already intensified his attack with 20,000 special forces clearing outposts around Jiangxia City.
In reality, during your attack on the Three States of Jingzhou, you didn’t plan on using force due to insufficient troops. No one could dream of conquering the Three States of Jingzhou with 150,000 soldiers. Even though Liu Biao was mediocre, he still commanded hundreds of thousands of troops, with some capable generals like Wen Pin.
Since force was impractical, you resorted to cunning, immediately focusing on Jiangxia County. It connected directly to the newly acquired territory of Yangzhou City, with Nanjun to the west and Changsha County to the south. That Jingzhou City lay in Nanjun, and your main target was Jingzhou City. If you could capture it and eliminate Liu Biao, Jingzhou would splinter, no longer forming a unified front, removing a rival for you.
The next day at noon, after leaving Jiangxia County, you met up with Zheng Zhi in the deep mountains outside Jingzhou City, where they had long been hiding.
This unit was only 200 strong, comprising your personal guard team, led by your trusted aide, Xiao San.
When you arrived, Zheng Zhi had just returned with female soldiers after scouting the terrain. These female soldiers were crucial for this infiltration into Jingzhou City. Although few, only twenty, each appeared ordinary in size and demeanor, their combat skills rivaled your personal guard team.
"How is it, are Jingzhou City’s defenses clear?" You handed a cup of water to Zheng Zhi, then drew him into your embrace, seating him on your lap in front of the female soldiers, attentively massaging his back.