My Three Kingdoms is not right

A river breeze blows, and the wind chimes on the eaves ring out in a chorus.

Liu Xun fell silent.

He knew that Sun Ce was Sun Jian's daughter, that she used the Imperial Seal of the State as collateral to borrow Yuan Shu's troops to cross the Yangtze River and march south, and that she swept through Jiangdong and was known as the Little Conqueror.

But I never imagined that behind these glamorous legends, she carried such a heavy burden.

He harbored lofty ambitions and commanded a vast army, yet he could only watch helplessly as his closest relatives were imprisoned in Shouchun City, hundreds of miles away.

Did the historical Sun Ce also struggle with this decision, enduring countless sleepless nights of tossing and turning?

When Liu Xun spoke again, his voice held a hint of sympathy:

"So you just said you saw hope for a solution in me. What do you hope I will do?"

Sun Ce suddenly touched his forehead to the ground and knelt down in front of him:

"Please forgive me, Your Highness!"

"A strategy of courage,"

"I would like to request that Your Highness accompany me to Shouchun."

"What?!" Before Liu Xun could speak, Zhao Yun had already stood up abruptly.

"How dare you!"

Zhao Yun's hand was already on his sword hilt as he demanded, "Sun Ce, His Highness is the Emperor's younger brother, a princess of the Han Dynasty! How dare you order him to accompany you to the traitor's false capital! What are your intentions?"

"Zilong, let her continue." Liu Xun reached out and gently pressed her arm.

Sun Ce bowed deeply once more, speaking faster and faster, clearly having considered the matter countless times in his mind:

"I want to rescue my father and younger sister from Shouchun City, but I have been struggling to find enough manpower."

"Yuan Shu is suspicious and will never allow me to lead my troops back to Shouchun."

"Unless... I have a perfect reason that she can't refuse."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xun's mind raced, and he immediately understood Sun Ce's intention.

Looking at the trembling woman kneeling before him, he calmly said, "So, this is the imperial envoy escorting me, a captured prisoner?"

"Yes."

Sun Ce gripped the robe on his knees tightly, his knuckles turning white: "Your Highness is the Emperor's younger brother. If I can capture Your Highness in Jiangdong and escort him to Shouchun to present to Yuan Shu, it will be a tremendous achievement."

"Yuan Shu has just declared himself emperor and is in dire need of prestige. He will surely allow me to escort Your Highness into the city."

"Then I can seize the opportunity to rescue my family in one fell swoop!"

She bowed deeply once again:

"Your Highness, I have been preparing for this for more than half a year. The inside agents in Shouchun City, the retreat route, and the ships to meet us have all been arranged. We are just waiting for this opportunity."

"Your Highness is merely going through the motions—I swear on my life that I will not allow Your Highness to be harmed in the slightest."

"If my family can be rescued, Sun Ce swears to serve Your Highness and the court with unwavering loyalty until death!"

"presumptuous!"

Zhao Yun finally couldn't hold back any longer. Her eyebrows furrowed, and she pulled Liu Xun behind her, angrily rebuking him, "Your Highness, you are of noble birth. How can you risk your life and venture into the heart of a dangerous place for your family's sake?"

"On the battlefield, swords and spears have no eyes; things can change in an instant when the moment arrives. How credible can your promises be?"

"Don't even mention risking your life as collateral! If His Highness suffers even the slightest mishap, you will be condemned to death a hundred times over!!"

Sun Ce was intimidated by Zhao Yun's imposing manner and her words struck a nerve. Her face turned ashen, and her eyes were filled with despair and self-blame.

After a long silence, she slowly spoke.

"really."

She forced a smile, her voice hoarse: "General Zhao is right. I was delusional and too selfish."

"Please don't mind, Your Highness. I will think of another way."

Looking at the girl in front of him, who was once a powerful figure in Jiangdong and was known as the "Little Tyrant," now kneeling on the ground in despair, helpless and worried about the safety of her family, Liu Xun's heart softened.

He rose and went to Sun Ce, personally helping her up: "General Sun, there's no need for this. I understand your difficulties."

Sun Ce raised his head, his eyes glistening with tears, but he stubbornly refused to let them fall.

Liu Xun looked at her, his mind racing with calculations.

He didn't recall any game he played featuring a scene where Sun Ce rescued his family—but he was certain that Sun Ce's family was safe and sound afterward.

Otherwise, what role would Sun Quan, Wu Guotai, and Sun Shangxiang play?

Perhaps, this rescue was destined to be a success.

Moreover, what kind of person is Sun Ce?

Since she dared to propose this plan, she must have gone through countless simulations. Given her character and abilities, she wouldn't gamble with the lives of her entire family unless she was absolutely certain.

Why can't I trust her?

more importantly……

Liu Xun's gaze fell on Sun Ce's resolute yet guilty face, and he had already made up his mind.

If I really helped Sun Ce rescue her father and sisters—

That was the Sun family's great benefactor.

We can never repay such a great debt of gratitude!

The Sun family of Eastern Wu, who controlled one-third of the country, would henceforth stand firmly behind him.

With Sun Ce's support, the possibility of counterbalancing Cao Cao, maintaining order in the court, and restoring the Han Dynasty would be much greater.

"General Sun, raise your head."

Sun Ce slowly straightened up, his eyes reddening. The sharpness and brilliance he had shown earlier were gone, replaced by the longing of a child for his family.

Liu Xun looked into her eyes and said softly:

I promise you.

The girl's pupils dilated suddenly, as if she couldn't believe her ears.

"What did Your Highness say?"

"I said," Liu Xun leaned down and placed his hands on her shoulders, "I agree to go to Shouchun with you."

"Your Highness!"

Zhao Yun was so anxious that she stamped her feet, but Liu Xun raised his hand to stop her.

"Zilong, there's no need to persuade me any further." He turned to Zhao Yun and said gently, "My mind is made up."

Now that the decision has been made, one should naturally put on a full performance and make the most of the goodwill.

Looking into Sun Ce's tearful eyes, he said gently, "When I was young in the palace, I heard of your mother, General Sun Jian's, illustrious name. What a heroine she was when she campaigned against Dong Zhuo and restored the Han dynasty!"

"Today I met Bofu (Sun Ce's courtesy name) and we hit it off immediately. I am even more impressed by your demeanor, spirit, and loyalty."

"I am just a man, but if I can ensure the safety of the entire Sun family of heroes, and win the support of a pillar like Bo Fu for the Han Dynasty."

"Why should I cherish this life?"

Sun Ce stared at him blankly, his throat feeling as if something was blocking it, unable to utter a single word.

After her mother's death, she shouldered the heavy burden of the family on her young shoulders, and over the years she has witnessed countless acts of deceit and intrigue.

For territory, for troops, for power, how many people can trample on kinship and morality?

Yet this young man before her, whom she had only known for half a day, was willing to risk his life for her, for her family, and for the ideal of restoring the Han Dynasty.

"Your Highness..." Sun Ce's voice trembled, and he could no longer hold back his tears.

"Your Highness's immense kindness and virtue will forever be etched in our hearts!"

"From this day forward, I will repay kindness with kindness and never dare to fail you again!"