My Three Kingdoms is not right

Even after the court session ended, Liu Xun remained in a state of detachment for quite some time.

Cao Cao actually wants to marry me? What kind of plot twist is this?!

Fortunately, the unexpected "marriage proposal" did not succeed.

The first to vehemently oppose it was General Han Siam.

She already felt threatened by Cao Cao, so naturally she wouldn't sit idly by and watch her continue to forge closer ties with the royal family.

Liu Xun also took the opportunity to put on the appearance of a shy young man, saying that he was "too young and had no intention of getting married."

In addition, Emperor Liu Xie doted on his younger brother and was reluctant to let him marry, so the matter was finally resolved.

Cao Cao did not press the matter further, but simply bowed gracefully, his face still bearing that impeccable smile:

"I was presumptuous. Since Her Highness does not intend to do so at the moment, I will comply."

Their attitude was so good that no one could find fault with them.

It was as if the marriage proposal just now was just a casual remark.

But Liu Xun doesn't think so.

This woman is definitely getting revenge on purpose!

It was a warning against his actions in preventing her from interfering in the affairs of the imperial guards in court!

Thinking about it calmly... in fact, the Cao Cao in this world was indeed strikingly handsome.

Clad in fiery red, with phoenix eyes that seemed to hold stars, she possessed a graceful figure and an imposing presence.

Not only is she stunningly beautiful, but she also has an amazing figure.

It perfectly matches Liu Xun's aesthetic preferences.

but--

He didn't transmigrate here to find love!

It's not that I was born with great ambition.

Who wouldn't want a life of leisure with beautiful women by their side and a life of luxury?

But on his second day in this world, Liu Xun was greeted by that despairing system notification:

[Pass condition: Restore the Han Dynasty.]

[Failure to complete the mission will trigger the "Five Barbarian Invasions" Bad Ending: The Central Plains are desolate, the barbarian tribes invade the south, the north is barren, China is slumped, and the Han people are slaughtered by barbaric foreign tribes.]

The four characters "slaughtered to extinction" were still blood red!

In other words, if Liu Xun hadn't gone against the tide in this era of great strife and revived the doomed Han dynasty, everyone would have perished.

This is by no means an easy and enjoyable journey through time.

This is a survival game on hell difficulty!

How could an ordinary student with mediocre talent compete with legendary figures like Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan for the world?

Are you kidding me!

However… after thinking it over for a while, Liu Xun came up with a feasible plan:

Since I've transmigrated into the body of royalty, I'll use the imperial court's authority and Cao Cao's power to restore the Han dynasty.

On the one hand, she helped Cao Cao unify the country more smoothly, and on the other hand, she tried to limit her ambition and gradually expand the influence of the royal family—ultimately making Cao Cao a "famous minister who restored the Han Dynasty" rather than a "traitor who usurped the Han Dynasty".

The plan is wonderful.

But after just one exchange with Cao Cao in the imperial court today, he felt immense pressure.

She can even casually throw out a marriage proposal—this girl is beautiful, but she's absolutely terrifying!

As Liu Xun walked, lost in thought, he unknowingly arrived at the emperor's palace.

"Ah Xun has arrived just in time!"

Liu Xie greeted him with a beaming smile, grabbed his hand, and pulled him to the side of the table. Pointing excitedly to a bronze mirror, he exclaimed, "This is for you! Boys should dress up more. My Xun is naturally handsome; with just a little makeup, he'll be able to captivate everyone!"

"What nonsense!"

Liu Xun's lips twitched, and he slumped weakly onto the table.

He glanced at the bronze mirror with snake patterns and asked, "Was it sent by Cao Cao?"

Liu Xie nodded, pointed to several other items in the room, and said in a light tone, "She said that the Cao family has received the emperor's favor for generations, and these are all imperial gifts bestowed upon the Cao family by the late emperor and ancestors. The Cao family dared not use them and have always kept them at home. Now that they see that the palace is not enough, they have sent them all back to offer as tribute."

Looking at his elder sister, who was immersed in joy, Liu Xun sighed softly and tentatively asked, "What does Your Majesty think of Cao Cao?"

Liu Xie's eyes still shone, and his tone was exceptionally sincere: "Cao Cao not only sent grain and fodder to relieve the court's urgent crisis, but he also treated the court with the utmost respect when he met with the emperor."

"The Cao family has been loyal and virtuous for generations, truly a world apart from people like Yang Feng and Han Xian."

Liu Xun was speechless for a moment after hearing this.

Silly Empress! Do you know that in the "original storyline," it was this "loyal minister" who turned you into a puppet, and it was the Cao family who ended the Han dynasty's reign?

If he hadn't already known the future development of the "game," just looking at this scene—Cao Cao respectfully bowing, weeping and pleading, offering timely help—he probably would have thought this man was the most loyal minister in the world.

The fog of history and the reality before him intertwined, leaving him with a deep sense of powerlessness.

He pondered for a moment, then gently reminded her, "Although General Cao is respectful, Your Majesty should still be careful to keep him in check. Giving him too much power might not be a blessing for the court."

Liu Xie showed an approving expression: "Ah Xun has actually come to care about state affairs?"

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." A hint of smugness flashed in her eyes. "Yang Feng, Han Xian, and Dong Cheng each have their own agendas and are keeping each other in check; now that Cao Cao has arrived, it's just the right time to make things more dynamic. With the four forces balancing each other, the court can remain stable."

Liu Xun could only smile bitterly to himself.

My dear sister, do you have some misunderstanding about "balance"?

How could Yang Feng, Han Xian, Dong Cheng, and others be a match for a ruthless and cunning woman like Cao Cao?

Even if several small ones were tied together, they wouldn't be enough for Cao Cao to play with in one hand.

Seeing Liu Xie's confident demeanor, Liu Xun knew she wouldn't listen to anything he said, so he swallowed back the words he was about to utter and changed his approach:

"Your Majesty, the Imperial Guards are currently few in number and lack sufficient armor and weapons. I would like to recruit some strong and brave men to expand the Imperial Guards. Firstly, this will ensure the safety of the palace, and secondly, it will provide the court with an army that obeys Your Majesty's orders."

Liu Xie nodded slightly: "I have noted this matter, but there is no need to rush it."

She looked at Liu Xun with tender eyes, her fingertips stroking his hair: "Xun, we are so grateful to you for stepping forward and protecting everyone during our escape."

"But now that the court has stabilized, everything will gradually get better. As a boy, you shouldn't spend all your time showing your face in public and brandishing weapons. These matters will be handled by the ministers."

She paused, her gaze softening further: "Once the situation stabilizes, I will find you a good marriage, ensuring you a life of peace and honor."

No way!

I still have system tasks to complete!

Liu Xun quickly declared, "Your Majesty, I will not marry! I only wish to lead the Tiger-Leaping Imperial Guards to protect Your Majesty's safety!"

"Silly child, I know you're good to me." Liu Xie waved his hand, his tone slightly indulgent and perfunctory. "This matter isn't urgent, you should go back and rest first."

……

As Liu Xun walked out of the palace, his steps were somewhat heavy.

The young emperor had no idea how important this moment was.

The imperial court is still in Luoyang for the time being and has not yet completely fallen into Cao Cao's control. This period may be the last window of opportunity for him to gain leverage and consolidate the power of the imperial family.

If, like in "history," the capital were moved to Xuchang.

The emperor, the high officials, and even himself would all become birds in Cao Cao's cage.

Then, that cunning woman won't be as submissive as she is today.

The time left for oneself

Not much anymore.