Three Kingdoms Dance Group Ying 031. Advance on Xiangyang

  Liu Bei glanced over the contents of the letter hastily and then passed it down to his civil and military officials.

  After a moment, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei finished reading and Liu Bei furrowed his brow, saying: "Brother Jing Sheng has invited me, so I'll go personally. The matters in Xinye will be left to the two of you, Zilong, Zicong, Gongyu, and Xian."

  Guan Yu and others responded in a low voice.

  Liu Bei saw the atmosphere suddenly become solemn, and couldn't help but smile to ease the tension. He said in a relaxed tone: "I and Jing Sheng are relatives, and this trip to Xiangyang is also an opportunity for us to reunite as family..."

  "There's no need for everyone to be like this..."

  Guan Yu's eyebrows slightly furrowed, his tone somewhat cold and severe: "Big Brother, you can't say it like that. What about the Han imperial relatives? Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu were brothers, didn't they eventually part ways and become sworn enemies? Not to mention..."

  Liu Bei frowned and said in a low voice: "Second brother, be careful what you say..."

  Guan Yu heard the dissatisfaction in Liu Bei's words, unwillingly closed his mouth, and stroked his beard alone. Liu Bei saw this and sighed lightly, saying: "How could I not know the danger within Xiangyang? But if I don't go, Brother Jing Sheng will have a hard time. Moreover, my garrisoning at Xin Ye is on Brother Jing Sheng's territory. If I don't go, won't some people have something to say?"

  Liu Bei has said it to this extent, what else can be said?

  Zhang Fei glared and growled, "Big brother, since there are people in Xiangyang who want to harm you, why not let Gong Yu take care of it? Let's see how those thieves dare to harm big brother!" Liu Bei stared at Zhang Fei for a long time, then suddenly looked down, grunted, and drank alone.

  Zhao Yun rarely furrowed his sword eyebrows and advised: "If the lord goes, how about letting me lead a team to protect him?"

  Liu Bei appeared to be calm on the surface, but he was still a bit apprehensive in his heart. After all, the Cai family was the local snake in Jingzhou, and he alone went to Xiangyang, who knew what would happen?

  In the midst of this hesitation, Zhang Fei suddenly shouted loudly: "Big brother, if not, let me and Zilong go with you together. See who dares to harm big brother? See me kill him with a single thrust of my serpent spear!"

  Looking at Zhang Fei blowing his mustache and glaring, Liu Bei said irritably: "Third brother, sit down for me. With your temper, I wouldn't dare take you with me even if I wanted to. It's better for you not to get me into trouble!"

  "Big brother, this..." Zhang Fei originally wanted to explain, but seemed to think of something and reluctantly lowered his head to continue drinking the strong wine.

  Watching San Shu and Father arguing, Liu Xuan smiled in his heart, straightened his face and said: "Father, I'd like to follow you."

  "Absolutely not!" Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Sun Qian all exclaimed in unison.

  Liu Xuan's face was gloomy, and a hint of bitter smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. His tone remained stubbornly strong: "Father has entered the tiger's lair, how can I sleep peacefully? You uncles don't need to persuade me, I'm going to meet Liu Biao's talented and extraordinary people! Let's see what kind of divine skills they have! Hmph..." As Liu Xuan said this, a cold glint flashed in his eyes, and his tone turned slightly chilly.

  Everyone's heart skipped a beat, especially Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, those extraordinary brave generals, whose eyes flashed with a hint of excitement!

  Liu Bei thought for a long time, ignoring the look in his own eyes, and after hesitating for half a moment, he nodded resolutely: "Good, Xuan'er is indeed worthy of being my son, Liu Xuande. Since that's the case, Xuan'er will follow me into Xiangyang tomorrow!"

  Guan Yu and the others, both literary and military, were all shocked. What's wrong with you? Lord, don't you know that this time entering Xiangyang is like a sheep entering a tiger's den? If we're not careful, we'll end up dying in a place where our bodies won't even be buried!

  Although that's the case, Liu Bei and his son Liu Xuan are indeed cut from the same cloth. Once they've made up their minds, even nine horses can't pull them back. Many officials, both civil and military, were at a loss for what to do, and could only sigh in frustration.

  The always proud and arrogant Guan Yu, Lord Guan! Also with a serious face, the worry hidden between his eyebrows said: "Big brother, since you have made up your mind, I don't dare to speak again, but this time entering Xiangyang, Zi Long must follow!"

  As soon as Guan Yu's words fell, Zhao Yun also stood up and responded loudly: "General, what you said is not wrong. Master, Yun is willing to follow the master to rush into Xiangyang. As long as Yun has a breath, he will never let the master and the young master be harmed..."

  Liu Bei looked at his two younger brothers, Zhao Yun and the other civil officials with a determined gaze, and sighed: "Ah... why must you all be like this? This time it's just a meeting between me and Jingzhou, no need to be so serious!"

  After finishing speaking, looking at himself with a straight face, Liu Bei couldn't help but nod in agreement!

  He paused again, looked at Liu Xuan and said: "Xuan'er, you go prepare too. Oh, don't forget to visit your mother! We'll set off tomorrow! You go first!"

  Liu Xuan nodded slightly and saluted Liu Bei, then bowed to the people in the hall before slowly retreating.

  The next day, the sky was clear and bright, with a vast expanse of blue. It seemed as if heaven itself was seeing off Liu Bei and his son Liu Shan!

  Liu Bei regained his usual calm demeanor, turned his head to glance at Liu Xuan and asked lightly: "Xuan'er, have you bid farewell to your mother?"

  Liu Xuan nodded and said respectfully: "Father, I have already bid farewell to both mothers last night!"

  At this point, Liu Xuan's mind couldn't help but recall the events of last night, and every time he thought about it, his heart felt a little sour.

  ……

  When Liu Xuan entered the residence of Mrs. Mi, Mrs. Mi looked at him with a smile and choked with emotion: "My son, you have finally come to see your mother?"

  Liu Xuan's heart suddenly felt a pang, and his eyes welled up with tears. He forced himself to close his eyes, then opened them again to see Mrs. Mi's loving face. He took a few steps forward, knelt down on both knees, grasped her hands, and choked back sobs: "Mother, Xuan is unfilial, I didn't attend to you well by your side!"

  "Madam Mei's eyes sparkled with a hint of doting love as she listened to Liu Xuan's words, and a gentle smile spread across her face. 'Xuan'er, don't say such things,' she said softly. 'You've grown up now, and your father has worked hard for many years, taking it upon himself to revive the Han dynasty. As his son, you should also make this your goal!' Her tone paused, and a hint of worry flashed across Madam Mei's face. 'However, Xuan'er, you must know that everything should be done in moderation. Don't be like your father, who neglects his own body. Your health is the most important thing! Do you understand?'"

  Liu Xuan felt a warmth in his heart and nodded heavily. His eyes gazed dully at Mrs. Zou, Zou Jing, the mother of this life, and suddenly the room was filled with warmth!

  After a long while, it was time to part. The mother and son remained silent for a long time, then Mrs. Zou forced a bitter smile, breaking the pleasant atmosphere. She looked at Liu Xuan with her eyes, stroking his jade-like face: "My child, speak if you have anything to say!"

  Liu Xuan was shocked by what he heard, then slowly said: "Mother, this time I will follow Father to Xiangyang!"

  "Is it dangerous?"

  "Yes!" Liu Xuan didn't want to say it, but after a moment's thought, his mother's cleverness finally made him speak out!

  Madam Mei gazed at Liu Xuan with an unprecedented solemn expression, her voice stern as she said: "My son, young eagles will always have the day when they spread their wings and soar high on their own! Go! My son, I'll be waiting for your return!"

  Liu Xuan finally couldn't help but shed tears, looking at his mother with a desire to speak but hesitating. However, Mrs. Zou gently wiped away Liu Xuan's tears with a loving expression and softly said: "A great man sheds blood but not tears!"

  "Go bid farewell to Qian Niang!"

  "Yes, young master!" he said and slowly backed out of the room, striding swiftly towards Madame Gan's bedroom.

  Half an hour later, Liu Xuan walked out with a relaxed face, and it was unknown what he had talked about with Gan Qian!

  One evening, Liu Xuan and Mrs. Meng, Gan Qian spent the night together, talking freely and sharing their hearts, with a warm feeling lingering in their minds!

  The next day, Liu Xuan gazed blankly at the direction of Zou Xian and Gan Qiang's house, hesitated for a moment, but ultimately didn't go to bid farewell to the two, and resolutely stepped out of the city to join forces with Liu Bei!

  As Liu Xuan stepped out, Mrs. Zou and Mrs. Gan were covering their mouths with their hands, holding back tears and refusing to let any sound escape. Half a moment later, Gan Qian whispered: "Sister, can you really bear to let Xuan'er go through danger?"

  After a long silence, Mrs. Mei sighed and said: "Sister, your husband is no longer young, Xuan'er is clever but too young and inexperienced. If he doesn't take this opportunity to temper himself, I'm afraid that if your husband passes away first, Xuan'er will not be able to bear the heavy responsibility that your husband has placed on him..."

  Mrs. Mei let out a low sigh, and Gan Qian also sighed softly, her slender fingers caressing her abdomen, her eyes slightly dim with a hint of sadness. As the fierce wind howled, it dispersed across the sky and earth.

  ……

  Liu Bei looked at Liu Xuan, whose mind was not focused, and his eyes flashed with a hint of dissatisfaction. His eyebrows furrowed slightly, revealing a hint of worry. Suddenly, he shouted: "Xuan'er, wake up!"

  "Ah!" Liu Xuan came back to his senses and hastily said: "Yes, Father!"

  Liu Bei took a glance at Liu Xuan for a moment and said lightly: "Xuan'er, is your body uncomfortable?"

  "There's nothing much." Liu Xuan's heart skipped a beat, and he hastily said: "It's just that I suddenly remembered the two mothers' instructions and was distracted for a moment, please forgive me, Father!"

  Liu Bei listened to Liu Xuan's explanation and felt relieved, he smiled slightly at Liu Xuan and turned his head to look at Zhao Yun beside him, saying in a low voice: "Zilong, let's set off, we must arrive in Xiangyang before sunset!"

  "Yes, my lord!" Zhao Yun responded with a loud shout: "The army sets out!" Then, less than 100 elite cavalrymen followed closely behind Zhao Yun to lead the way!

  Liu Bei watched as Zhao Yun went first, then turned to look at his own civil and military officials, clasped his fists and said softly: "Everyone, Xinye will be left to you all, I'll take a step ahead!"

  Guan Yu and Zhang Fei said in unison: "We will never betray our elder brother (lord)!"

  Liu Bei nodded, turned his head to look at Liu Xuan, and said in a low voice: "Depart!" After that, he urged the horse's belly, and with a swish, he rushed forward. A hundred elite infantrymen followed closely behind Liu Bei, raising dust and disappearing into the distance!

  Liu Xuan watched as Zhao Yun disappeared into the distance, Liu Bei also galloped away, rolling his eyes and waving at the crowd before urging on his horse with a loud whoosh, and he too sped off!