I did it all for the Han Dynasty!

Chapter 80 Lu Su, Lu Zijing
Liu Miao didn't know how Madam Lu and Madam Lü had persuaded Madam Yuan, but Madam Yuan eventually boarded the ship. However, she clearly still disliked Liu Miao, never giving him a proper look, and always turning her back to him before swiftly boarding the ship.

"Once these people leave, it's pretty much over."

There were very few boats left at the Shuxian Wharf, as most had already headed to Jiangdong, making it somewhat deserted.

Liu Miao watched the ship sail away until it disappeared completely from sight before turning back to ask his two henchmen, "Have you all sent your families away as well?"

"They're off! They're going to Jiangdong with Gongyi's mother, to help take care of her!"

Zhou Tai and Jiang Qin both started from humble beginnings, so they naturally looked after each other.

Chen Wu chuckled sheepishly and replied, "My lord, they have already been seen off."

Hearing that their families had already gone to Jiangdong, Liu Miao also told them, "Go pack your things, we should be there soon!"

The reason why Liu Miao and others remained in Shuxian was to protect the safety of the people and to transport them away as safely as possible.

Now, most of the people in Lujiang who were willing to follow Lu Kang across the river have already left, so they have nothing to miss and need to set off as soon as possible.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Tai immediately began to calculate: "My things only amount to about one box, so there shouldn't be any problem!"

After saying that, Zhou Tai, in a senior-like manner, admonished Chen Wu: "After all, we're traveling by boat, so you can't bring too much wealth, understand?"

Chen Wu nodded in agreement: "Actually, I don't have any wealth, so it's not impossible for me to set off now."

"uh-huh?"

Zhou Tai looked Chen Wu up and down suspiciously: "That can't be right? I heard that your family is quite well-known in Songzi, how could you be penniless?"

Chen Wu quickly cupped his hands in greeting: "That's true."

"Actually, I did have some wealth before joining the lord, but on the way here I saw many people in distress, so I gave all my wealth to them."

Zhou Tai's eyes widened, bigger than a cow's: "You gave it all?"

"I gave it all."

"Not a single penny left? I don't believe it!"

Chen Wu fiddled with his armor skirt, which jingled.

"They did give it all."

Zhou Tai pursed his lips, as if he had suddenly discovered something interesting.

"Your fish scale armor is really new, much better looking than my piece of junk. Why don't you give it to me?"

Zhou Tai had only said it casually, but to his surprise, Chen Wu actually started taking off his armor—

“Youping bears the heavy responsibility of protecting his lord. His sword must be sharp and his armor must be thick. In that case, please take this armor from me.”

Seeing that Chen Wu was about to remove his armor, Liu Miao quickly came over and kicked Zhou Tai away, glaring at him: "Are you even human?"

Zhou Tai patted his large buttocks, feeling wronged: "I was just teasing him, who knew he would actually take his clothes off!"

After spending these days together and racking his brains, Liu Miao finally realized why he had felt a strange sense of familiarity with Chen Wu's name.

The Twelve Tiger Generals of Jiangdong!
Moreover, Liu Miao was certain that they were not people with the same name, because Chen Wu was known for his kindness and generosity.

He truly never refuses anyone who asks him for a favor, making him the complete opposite of Zhou Tai, who is a shameless scoundrel!

Liu Miao stepped forward to help Chen Wu put his armor back on, still grumbling, "Sometimes good people like you are really annoying! Look! Speak of the devil, and here comes another troublesome fellow!"

Zhou Tai looked over and saw that Chen Yu was standing under a locust tree in front of the dock, hesitating and constantly looking in Liu Miao's direction.

Zhou Tai didn't know what relationship Chen Yu had with Cao Cao, the governor of Yan Province, but he did know about the awkwardness between Chen Yu and Liu Miao, so he took the initiative to bring Chen Yu over.

When Chen Yu approached Liu Miao, his eyes were still unfocused, and he even forgot the most basic greeting, simply turning sideways with his back to Liu Miao...

"no!"

Liu Miao pursed his lips helplessly.

Why does everyone seem to be pointing their butts at themselves all day?

It's one thing for Yuan to turn her back to me, after all, Yuan's buttocks are round and perky and quite attractive, but why is Chen Yu, a grown man, turning his back to me?

"If you have anything to say, talk to me!"

Under Liu Miao's pressure, Chen Yu finally turned around to face Liu Miao, and then fell silent again...

"No, did you become mute after being flooded? Now you can't even speak? I heard you were singing so happily with Gongjin in Shouchun, why aren't you singing anymore now that you've seen me?"

"I regret not having discerned the truth; I linger here, for I am about to turn back..."

"..."

No, you're really singing!!!
Liu Miao put his hand to his forehead, beginning to doubt whether it was the right thing to do to save Chen Yu!

"Stop singing the poem!"

Chen Wu, who was standing next to him, earnestly reminded him: "My lord, this is not the Book of Poetry, this is the Li Sao."

Is this a matter of being provocative or not?
The thought of these two clowns around him gave Liu Miao a headache.

What Liu Miao didn't expect was that Chen Yu actually sang the whole song all by himself!
After Chen Yu finished singing "Li Sao," seeing that Liu Miao had no reaction whatsoever, he asked, "Zhongshan, do you know what I meant just now?" "No! I'm not Gongjin; I don't know anything about music!"

Chen Yu's expression was gloomy, and with a ashen face, he bowed to Liu Miao, then stumbled away...

"Come back! You really are my living father!"

When Liu Miao saw that Chen Yu was really going to leave, he scolded him back.

"I regret not being discerning enough! I do know that saying!"

"If you're going to apologize, then apologize openly and honestly. Then go back to eating and drinking as usual. What's the point of acting like everyone owes you thousands of taels of gold? People would think I'm the one who wronged you!"

Chen Yu looked up, and just as Liu Miao thought he was about to say something, he immediately lowered his head again...

"Are you going to tell me or not? If you don't, I'm leaving!"

Unlike Chen Yu, Liu Miao hesitated. Seeing that Chen Yu was still looking down, he turned and was about to leave.

"Zhongshan, goodbye..."

Chen Yu finally couldn't help but come over and grab Liu Miao's sleeve, just like when Chen Yu was about to leave and Liu Miao grabbed his sleeve.

Chen Yu stared at his toes: "I... I just don't know how to start."

"Back then, it was I who severed ties with Zhongshan. How can I have the face to see Zhongshan again now?"

Liu Miao said irritably, "So the first thing you did when you saw me in Shouchun was to jump into the river?"

"Ah."

"..."

Chen Yu was too ashamed to look up.

He had previously wanted to die for his country, but was too afraid to do so. However, after seeing Liu Miao, he immediately dared to jump off the city wall, which was more than ten feet high. It was this sense of guilt that was driving him.

When Chen Yu jumped into the Dongfei River, he genuinely hoped to drown himself. He even imagined Liu Miao holding his body and weeping bitterly, which he considered a kind of farewell...

"You're only doing this because of this?"

Chen Yu's turbulent emotions did not evoke Liu Miao's empathy; instead, Liu Miao cursed at Chen Yu.

"Can't you just say what you want to say next time? One minute you're talking about jumping into the river, the next you're talking about singing. Did I come here to see your talent show?"

Immediately afterwards, Chen Yu felt something soft being viciously thrown at his face by Liu Miao, so he quickly reached out to catch it.

However, when Chen Yu saw that thing, he was stunned for a moment, then his nose tingled and tears almost welled up in his eyes!

"Zhongshan, you actually still keep this?"

What Chen Yu held in his hands was the sleeve of the robe he had torn off when he severed ties with Liu Miao that day!
"Why should I keep it? Can't I just carry it with me to use as a handkerchief to wipe my nose?"

Seeing that Chen Yu was finally back to normal and no longer looked so listless, Liu Miao knew that Chen Yu truly cared about the act of cutting off his robe that day.

"Damn it, if I really cared, would I have abandoned my wife and traveled all the way to Shouchun to save you? It's just that this matter hasn't spread yet. If it does, who knows what other strange rumors will circulate!"

Homosexual relationships were not uncommon among nobles.

If this were to get out, people would probably think that Liu Miao not only had a fondness for beautiful women, but also had homosexual tendencies!

Wait, homosexuality?
Liu Miao looked at the piece of sleeve with disgust: "Throw it away right now! Let me tell you, I actually used that thing to wipe my nose!"

Chen Yu not only did not find it disgusting, but even put the torn sleeve into his bosom with unusual solemnity, as if he wanted to treasure it as a family heirloom!
"Zhongshan, I can never repay the kindness you have shown me..."

Liu Miao impatiently waved his hand to interrupt: "If it's hard to repay, then it's best not to! Great kindness can turn into great enmity. If you keep holding onto this, who knows when you'll come to hate me!"

"And who said you didn't report me?"

Liu Miao took out something from his bosom, which was the silk dagger that Lu Kang had given him that day.

"Your open rebellion against Yuan Shu has indeed inspired many people in Yangzhou."

"For example, this person was inspired by you and decided to come and join me!"

Chen Yu blinked, clearly not understanding what Liu Miao meant.

Helpless, Liu Miao could only make his words clearer—

"This man is a man of exceptional talent! He decided to join me because he admires your reputation, Chen Gongwei, do you understand?"

"For the sake of your talent, I'm too lazy to bother with you. Otherwise, do you think I would let you off so easily?"

A talent fit to be a king's advisor?

Chen Yu was somewhat curious about Liu Miao's evaluation.

It should be noted that even Zhou Yu and Sun Ce had never received such high praise from Liu Miao, yet now Liu Miao was calling someone he had never met a potential advisor to a king.
It should be noted that the last person to receive this evaluation was none other than Xun Yu, Xun Wenruo, who served under Cao Cao, the governor of Yan Province at the time!

Chen Yu had heard of Xun Yu's name in Huainan. He said that Xun Yu had accumulated virtue and good deeds, never regretted his actions from youth to old age, and was close to his advisors. He was loyal and obedient, always on guard, and extremely diligent in managing affairs. He helped Cao Cao establish himself in Yanzhou and become a regional warlord. What virtue or ability did this man have to be comparable to Xun Yu?
Chen Yu, out of curiosity, obtained the letter and immediately looked at the last signature—

"Lu Su, Lu Zijing?"

(End of this chapter)