The Three Kingdoms: The entire Cao Cao camp thought I was weak and frail.

"Don't you know your own body's condition? Hua Tuo went to great lengths to improve your health, and you just ruin it like this?!"

Xun Hao's ears were ringing from his shout. He tried to explain, "Fengxiao, I..."

"What do you mean, 'what the hell'?!" Guo Jia didn't give him a chance to speak. "Do you think you have a long life ahead of you that you can squander it as you please?"

He knew what Guo Jia was angry about.

He just hadn't expected the other party's reaction to be so intense.

"I can't help it." After a long while, Xun Hao finally spoke softly, his voice as calm as if he were talking about someone else's business.

"No way?" Guo Jia laughed angrily. "What do you mean 'no way'? I've watched you fall down countless times, that's what you call 'no way'! Or are you saying you don't value your own life at all!"

"I believe you." Xun Hao interrupted him, raised his head, and looked directly into Guo Jia's eyes. "I know you will investigate, and I believe you will be able to get to the bottom of this."

Guo Jia was taken aback.

"However," Xun Hao's voice finally betrayed a hint of unease, "I mind."

"I couldn't help it."

He took a step forward, closing the distance between them once again.

Under the cover of night, his clear eyes reflected Guo Jia's astonished face.

"I can't bear the thought, even for a moment, that child could be yours."

"The thought of that possibility makes me feel... breathless."

"I know this is stupid and irrational. I should trust you and calmly wait for the outcome."

"But I can't do it."

Xun Hao's voice grew softer and softer until it almost became a murmur to himself.

"Jealousy can really turn people into fools."

All of Guo Jia's anger and all his prepared rebukes were shattered at this moment by this lighthearted confession.

"Then at least tell me, will the art of divination affect your lifespan?"

"No, I promise you." Xun Hao was practically swearing an oath to the heavens.

"military adviser!"

A hurried shout came from outside the courtyard gate, breaking the tranquility of this small world.

A soldier appeared outside the moon gate, panting from running so fast.

"Strategist! The scout you sent to scout your hometown of Yangdi has returned! He's waiting outside the manor!"

Xun Hao snapped out of his embarrassment and nervousness after confessing. He glanced at Guo Jia quickly before looking away, a faint blush creeping up the tips of his ears.

Guo Jia ground his back teeth, a nameless anger rising in his heart, but he couldn't vent it.

"Understood," he replied, facing out of the courtyard.

Xun Hao straightened his sleeves, regaining his usual refined composure.

"Let's go take a look."

Guo Jia looked at him like this and felt both annoyed and amused.

This person changes their mind faster than turning the pages of a book.

The two arrived at the gate of the mansion, one after the other.

Upon seeing Guo Jia, the weary guard immediately knelt on one knee. "Reporting to the Military Advisor! I was ordered to investigate Yangdi, and I have confirmed the facts!"

He reported the investigation results in detail, which were exactly the same as what Xun Hao had said in the courtyard.

After the guard finished reporting, he did not immediately leave, but instead showed a hint of embarrassment on his face.

"Strategist, there's one more thing..."

Guo Jia snapped out of his turmoil and looked at him: "Speak."

"On my way back, I encountered... I encountered Lord Xun's carriage. Lord Xun heard that we came from Yangdi, so he... so he came with us."

Xun Gong?

Guo Jia was taken aback, but then realized that he was referring to Xun Hao's father, Xun Kun.

Xun Hao was both surprised and delighted.

"Father?!"

Xun Hao arrived at his elder brother's residence just as Xun Kun stepped down from his carriage.

"Father! What brings you here?"

Xun Hao stepped forward quickly and bowed deeply.

Get up.

Xun Kun looked Xun Hao up and down, his eyes filled with unconcealed worry.

"I heard some things on the way, and I won't feel at ease unless I come and see for myself." Xun Kun's voice carried the weariness of a long journey, but it was still full of energy.

He helped Xun Hao up, patted his thin shoulder, and said, "You've grown taller."

As soon as Xun Kun finished speaking, a series of hurried footsteps came from inside the mansion.

Xun Yu, accompanied by his wife Tang, his eldest son Xun Yun, and two toddlers following behind, hurriedly came out to greet them.

"Father!" Xun Yu's face lit up with joy upon seeing Xun Kun, but then turned to deep self-reproach. He stepped forward and bowed deeply, "Your unfilial son failed to personally welcome you, causing you to travel such a long way."

"Get up." Xun Kun's gaze lingered on his eldest son for a moment, then he nodded. He looked at Tang Shi and his three grandsons behind him, his serious face softening slightly. "If they are all well, then they are well."

Mrs. Tang curtsied and said, "Father, are you well?"

Xun Yu's eldest son, Xun Yun, was already old enough to remember things. Although he was a little dazed after being woken up, he still called out in a clear voice, "Grandfather."

A scene of joyful family reunion.

However, when Xun Yu straightened up, his gaze inadvertently swept over Guo Jia, who was standing beside his younger brother, and he gave Guo Jia a warning look, his lips moving slightly as he silently uttered two words.

Behave yourself.

Guo Jia immediately stepped forward and respectfully bowed.

"Junior Guo Jia pays his respects to Master Xun."

"Fengxiao, there's no need for such formalities." Xun Kun nodded to Guo Jia, his face even showing a hint of gratitude. "I've heard that you've taken good care of Yanruo along the way, and I thank you for that."

"Lord Xun is too kind. Yan Ruo and I are like brothers. It is only our duty to support each other," Guo Jia replied succinctly.

Xun Kun nodded, withdrew his gaze, and turned it back to his young son, his tone heavy.

"Yanruo, your prediction of Sun Jian's death, which you 'determined with a single word,' has been leaked by someone and is now causing quite a stir in Jiangnan!"

"Sun Ce, the Little Conqueror of Jiangdong, is convinced that you cursed his father to death, and has already declared that he hates you to the core!"

"He said he would take your head to appease his father's spirit in heaven!"

Xun Kun's words stirred up a huge wave of controversy.

Sun Ce, the Little Conqueror of Jiangdong.

This man inherited his father Sun Jian's bravery, but his temperament was even more fierce.

Being targeted by such a fierce tiger is definitely not a good thing.

Xun Hao's mind raced, but he maintained his cool composure. He bowed to his father again, saying, "Father, you have come from afar and must be tired. I have caused you worry about my affairs."

Xun Kun looked at his youngest son's calm and composed demeanor, feeling both gratified and worried.

I am pleased that he has the composure to remain calm even when Mount Tai collapses before him, but I am worried that he is too sharp and doesn't know how to conceal his talents.

"Let's go inside and talk." Xun Yu interrupted the pleasantries at the door. He glanced at Guo Jia, who was standing beside Xun Hao with a similarly solemn expression, and his eyes held a scrutinizing look.

As soon as the group entered the mansion, Xun Yu immediately ordered his servants to prepare the best guest room.

"Father, you must be tired from your journey. I have had hot water and clean clothes prepared. Please rest for a while at Jing'an Pavilion in the west. We will host a welcome dinner for you tomorrow."