Wei Xiaobao's Three Kingdoms Adventure

Chapter 138: Wine Table Discussion
Ma Yunlu felt regretful. He had already suffered a loss once, so how could he forget that Wei Xiaobao had a dagger hidden on him.

At this moment, a deep voice came from behind: "Yunlu, are you being petty again?"

Wei Xiaobao looked back and saw that it was Ma Teng whom he had met in front of the battle formation a few days ago.

Ma Teng saw Wei Xiaobao and Ma Yunlu, one lying on the ground, the other with his legs bent, one holding a dagger against the other's neck, and the other holding the other's collar tightly with one hand.

"Nonsense! I asked you to invite Lord Wei to discuss important matters, so why are you fighting with him again?"

Wei Xiaobao thought to himself, "So it was really Ma Teng who asked me to come and discuss something. This Ma Yunlu must be taking this opportunity to vent his anger!"

Ma Teng quickly stepped forward to help Wei Xiaobao up, brushing the dirt off him while apologizing, "Master Wei, General Wei, I'm truly sorry. I've spoiled my daughter so much that she's fearless."

Wei Xiaobao waved his hands and said, "It's okay, it's okay. I'm not the one who's suffering anyway. Ask her if her feet still hurt."

Ma Yunlu heard it clearly but was puzzled: "He clearly grabbed my throat just now, what does it have to do with my feet?"

Seeing that Wei Xiaobao was fine, Ma Teng ignored Ma Yunlu and extended his hand, saying, "Master Wei, you have honored me by coming to visit our army. I have prepared some wine. Let's drink and chat."

When Wei Xiaobao turned around, he glanced down at Ma Yunlu's feet with a wicked smile on his face.

Ma Yunlu immediately understood that what he had just said was a deliberate reference to what happened the day before yesterday, and seeing his obscene expression, he became furious and kicked him on the butt!
Wei Xiaobao was originally walking behind Ma Teng, but was kicked by Ma Yunlu and rushed to the front in two quick steps.

Ma Teng was startled and asked hurriedly.

Wei Xiaobao said: "It's okay, I'm just hungry, let's go quickly!"

Wei Xiaobao's funny actions and nonsense made Ma Yunlu burst out laughing.

Ma Teng coughed and said, "Don't be rude! Lord Wei is so devoted to military affairs all day long that he forgets to eat and sleep. No wonder you've been defeated by him time and time again!"

Wei Xiaobao turned his head, made a face, and followed Ma Teng happily.

There were two commanders of the Xiliang coalition forces that attacked Wancheng, namely Ma Teng and Guo Si.

Ma Teng's army camped in front, while Guo Si's army was slightly behind. This time, Wei Xiaobao entered Ma Teng's camp alone, and Guo Si did not receive any news.

There were seven people sitting in the military tent at this time, namely Ma Teng, Wei Xiaobao, Ma Yunlu, Ma Yunlu's second brother Ma Xiu and cousin Ma Dai, as well as Cheng Yi and Liang Xing.

Among the crowd there were more than a dozen girls singing and dancing.

Wei Xiaobao thought to himself, "No wonder Ma Teng isn't in a hurry to attack Wancheng. He spends his days drinking, listening to music, and watching women dance. How could he have the heart to fight?"

Ma Teng raised his wine glass and said, "Sir Wei, we came here from Xiliang this time because of the king's orders. We have no choice. We are friends after fighting. Let's drink this cup to the full!"

Wei Xiaobao drained his glass of wine first, then asked, "The Emperor is in Xuchang, and he has Uncle Liu as his guard. How could he have given you the royal order to attack Xuchang?"

Ma Teng said, "The imperial edict sent by Prime Minister Cao is stamped with the imperial seal, so we have no choice but to obey!"

Wei Xiaobao was surprised and asked, "The jade seal is in Cao Cao's hands?"

Ma Teng asked, "Hasn't Lord Wei heard of this? Yuan Tan presented the imperial seal to Prime Minister Cao in order to defeat his brother Yuan Shang. As for how the seal came into Yuan Tan's possession, I have no idea."

Wei Xiaobao was secretly delighted that he finally knew the whereabouts of the jade seal.

Ma Teng kept urging people to drink, and his nephews and subordinates also came to toast Wei Xiaobao.

After three rounds of drinking, Ma Teng said, "Yunlu, why don't you toast Lord Wei and ask for his forgiveness for your rudeness!" Wei Xiaobao immediately put on airs, put his hands on his knees, straightened his back and coughed.

Ma Yunlu clasped his fists and said, "Master Wei, I don't like wine very much, but I can dance with a sword for you to liven up your mood."

Wei Xiaobao was about to be happy when he suddenly remembered the story of Liu Bang attending the Hongmen Banquet.

Before Wei Xiaobao could say anything, Ma Yunlu had already drawn his sword and stood among the singing girls.

Ma Yunlu's sword is sometimes as unrestrained and heroic as a wild horse, and sometimes as graceful and light as a snake emerging from a cave. Although it contains murderous intent, it makes people fascinated by it.

When Ma Yunlu sat back in his seat, Wei Xiaobao was still clapping and looking at Ma Yunlu.

Both of them could see through each other's thoughts from each other's eyes.

Wei Xiaobao understood that Ma Yunlu wanted to kill him immediately, but her father's great cause was far more important than her grudges and gains and losses.

Ma Yunlu also saw Wei Xiaobao's arrogance, the kind of arrogance that seemed to see through him and he wanted to kill him but had to endure it!

At this moment, Wei Xiaobao even made a grimace to match his arrogance.

Ma Yunlu could only vent his anger on the corners of his clothes.

The corner of his clothes had already been ripped open by her.

After the entertainment activities are over, it’s time to get back to business.

Ma Teng said, "I invited Lord Wei here this time because I have a favor to ask of you."

Wei Xiaobao kept on talking and chopping his chopsticks, saying, "Okay, okay!"

Ma Teng continued, "We have been stationed outside Wancheng for over a month. We have completed Prime Minister Cao's mission and are preparing to return home today."

Wei Xiaobao thought to himself, "A few days ago, I asked you to retreat, but you refused to do so, even risking your own daughter's life. Now you suddenly want to go back. It's definitely not that easy."

Wei Xiaobao pretended to be happy: "Oh, that's great! We had no hatred in the past, and we have no resentment now. We got involved in the fight together because we fell into Cao Cao's trap. Now that you have figured it out, it would be better for you to go back soon."

Ma Teng said, "We are short of food for the return trip, so I would like to ask Lord Wei if we can borrow some from the military rations in Wancheng."

Wei Xiaobao understood that he had been busy for so long just to borrow some food.

Wei Xiaobao pretended to be embarrassed: "This matter is not easy to handle. Originally, my eldest brother Zhao Yun is in charge of the food and grass. With just a word from me, I can lend you the food and grass without any problem. But the military advisor is coming soon, so I am afraid that if I want to lend you the food, I have to discuss it with him."

Ma Teng hurriedly asked, "Sir, could you please ask the military advisor for us?"

Wei Xiaobao thought to himself, "If I ask Zhuge Liang to lend you some grain, wouldn't that make me a traitor? But if I don't agree, I'm afraid you'll kill me right now."

Wei Xiaobao pretended to be deep and thoughtful. After a long while, he slowly said, "Wait until I get back to report to the military advisor. As long as you withdraw your troops immediately after you get food and fodder, it will be good for both you and us. I think the military advisor will definitely agree."

Ma Teng said, "As a token of our sincerity, we are willing to assist Lord Wei in wiping out Guo Si's men."

Wei Xiaobao sneered in his heart: "So they're willing to sell out even their own allies just for food and fodder!"

(End of this chapter)