Chapter 47: Human Wife Cao VS Old Tiger Ding

  "Uncle?" Looking at Cao's flattering appearance, Lü Rui knew that Cao was going to use him. No way, little kids can't be used!

  "Rui'er? You go with Zizheng first, and explain to your mother. I'll go to the main hall of the central army to handle some government affairs, and then return to the backyard." After finishing speaking, Cao led Wenwu to the main hall of the central army.

  So the original intention of Madam Cao bringing Wen Wu to the Cai residence was this? Wait, you want me to go and explain to Ding Laohu? Isn't that asking me to be cannon fodder?! You're heartless, don't blame me for being ruthless!!! Lü Rui followed with Dian Wei, behind Cao Ang's stretcher, into the backyard.

  "Master Hou?" Just as she had entered the backyard, Ling'er spotted Lü Rui.

  Huh? Ling'er is here! Ling'er saw Cao Ang and asked in surprise: "Marquis, what's this?"

  "Ring, go to the kitchen and get some pepper! Quick!"

  "Yes!" Ling'er didn't ask anything and went straight to the kitchen.

  Alas, no chili peppers, use peppercorns instead!

  Before even getting the peppercorns, the main hall in the backyard had already become a mess.

  "Zixiu! Zixiu! What's going on?!"

  "What's wrong with my son? Who will tell me!"

  Listen to the sound, Ding Laohu is going to show his power!

  "Master Hou, the pepper has arrived!"

  "Alright, Ling'er, quickly go and invite Dr. Hua over, Cao Ang has been injured, the situation is unclear!"

  "Hmm!" Ling'er turned around and went to find Hua Tuo.

  Alas, having entered, facing Ding Laohu, he had to prepare. Lü Rui applied pepper to his hand and then adjusted his clothes before entering the great hall.

  At this time, Mrs. Mei had become a tearful person, and Mrs. Ding also cried bitterly, tears streaming down her face. A living son, how did he end up like this?

  "Mother! Sister-in-law!"

  "Rui'er? Why is Zixiu like this?"

  "Big sister? This... Zhang Xiu's rebel army launched a surprise attack on our military camp, and big brother was seriously injured while protecting Uncle Zhong!" After finishing speaking, Lü Rui glanced at Ding Shi with the corner of his eye. Old Tiger Ding was prone to sudden outbursts, so he had to pay attention to changes in expression at all times!

  "Zhang Xiu raided the military camp?" Ding's wife wiped away her tears with a handkerchief and thought for a moment.

  Suddenly, a loud shout: "Rui'er? Didn't Zhang Xiang already surrender to our army? Why would he launch a surprise attack on the military camp? What happened along the way? Speak!"

  "Ha! You're so pleased with yourself, aren't you, Cao's wife? Now that Zhang Xiu has surrendered, someone will be sent to report the victory back to Xu Du. But Ding Laotiger is a talented and knowledgeable woman, well-versed in literature and poetry, with high intelligence and wisdom! Look, isn't that a mistake?"

  Lv Rui nodded and said: "Auntie, this... should we send brother back to the inner hall first? This matter is a long story to tell. It's better for General Xun to inform Auntie, I'm just a child, not good at speaking!" Can't say, try not to say, Ding Lao Hu is an unreasonable tyrant, if he finds out that I couldn't persuade Cao's wife... maybe he'll take it out on me first!

  "Rui'er?" Old Tiger Ding burst into laughter, looking at Lü Rui.

  "This is a fierce gaze, even more terrifying than Old Cao's 'non-urgent robbery'! Goodness gracious, big sister, don't do this, I'm still a kid, can't use torture on me!"

  "Big wife?" Lü Rui lowered his head and didn't dare look directly at Ding Laohu.

  "Rui'er is the young master, since childhood he has been intelligent and clever, how could he not be able to recount clearly? Rui'er is the young master, Madam naturally cannot treat him as an ordinary Cao family child, but Rui'er is also a foster son of the Cao family, even if Madam oversteps her bounds, today she must get to the bottom of this!"

  The bare-faced threat, she is the Marquis's wife, and she also wants to take action. Ding Lao Hu is going to show his might. Thinking of this, Lv Rui used her hands covered with chili peppers to rub her eyes, then squeezed out a few tears, and said to Ding Lao Hu: "Big...big sister, Rui Er is also extremely regretful about this matter!"

  Then, Lü Rui vividly described how Cao's wife had an affair with Zou Shi, was ambushed by Zhang Xiu, and fled in disarray, causing Cao Ang to be injured. Madame Ding's complexion changed from iron blue to explosive red, her fists clenched tightly, and the veins on her hands were visible, as if she was about to erupt!

  "Big sister, Rui'er didn't report to General Xun in time, which led to the rebel's surprise attack and brother being injured..."

  "Cao Mengde, how dare you harm my son for the sake of a woman!!!" Ding Laohu bellowed, startling the entire family into stunned silence.

  "Is the steward here? Is Cao Mengde safe? Speak quickly, or I'll have you dragged out!"

  "Old... old master... in the main hall of the Zhong Jun Temple!"

  Ding the tiger slipped out a thick and short small rattan from his sleeve, hastily rushed out of the inner courtyard, and shouted: "Sisters, follow me to the main hall of the central army!"

  "Sister? Sister? Calm down!" Madam Bian followed behind Ding Lao Hu, constantly persuading him.

  Nainai's, dead housekeeper, really stupid, what did people say about wife Cao? Want to make big trouble, Ding the Tiger is indeed ferocious, Zhongjun Hall is where the imperial court discusses matters, it represents the imperial court. What are the consequences of Lin Chong rushing into White Tiger Hall? People in later generations all know!

  No, no, what to do? Lü Rui anxiously paced back and forth in the hall. Ah! Cao Song, Cao Song hasn't died yet, go find Cao Song! As long as fatty Cao can calm things down! Thinking of this, Lü Rui quickly ran towards Cao Song's courtyard.

  Cao Song lived in a yard that was relatively remote from the main hall of Cao Fu. Firstly, he was old and needed quietness. Secondly, Cao Song had not enjoyed enough blessings, so living a bit far away, Cao would not disturb him often, and the place was also suitable for him. The yard of chubby Cao was the largest in Cao Fu, three times that of Lü Rui's yard!

  "Grandfather, grandfather, something's happened, something's happened!"

  "Master Hou?" Without waiting for Cao Song's gatekeeper to report, Lü Rui rushed into Cao Song's courtyard.

  Cao Song was watering flowers in the front yard when he saw Lü Rui hurrying by, and smiled, asking: "Rui'er? It's been a long time since you came to see Old Master. Does Old Master miss you? Come keep Old Master company for a game of chess."

  "Great Grandfather, Great Grandfather, something big has happened! If you don't go now, the Cao Manor will be in chaos!" Fat boy Cao, does he think I'm still a child? Playing around with him, but this time it's serious!

  "Oh? Rui'er, what's going on?" After all, he had been a Taifu before, so he adjusted quickly.

  Lü Bu told Cao about the affair between his wife, Mrs. Zhōu, and Dīng Yú (also known as "Dīng the Tiger"). Cao listened intently, his brow furrowed in anger, and scolded: "Mèng Dé is really muddle-headed!"

  "Rui'er, follow me to the main hall of the central army!" Cao Song adjusted his clothes, leaned on his cane, and walked towards the main hall of the central army with the accompaniment of the maid, while Lü Rui followed behind the fat man Cao.

  Lv Rui went to Cao Song's mansion to move the rescue troops, while Ding Laohu had already arrived at the front yard of the Central Army Hall. "Cao Mengde, come out for me! Why is my son Xiu like this!"

  Cao Cao was discussing matters with others in the main hall of the central army when he heard Ding Yuan's cry, and was startled, tumbling down from his seat.

  "Master?"

  "Hurry, hurry, order Xu Chu to stop her!" Cao hastily ordered his personal guards to inform Xu Chu to block Ding Feng, if he entered here, the Ding family... would probably not even be able to protect Cao himself!

  Xu Zhu received the order and hurried to the Zheng Tang Garden, stretching out his hands and blocking the stone archway.

  "Get out, get out, let me in!" Lü Rui and Cao Song hadn't even reached the main hall of the central army when they heard Ding Laohu's roar, and from time to time, they also heard the sound of slapping. What? Wasn't it said that people's wives were being abused by Cao?

  Lü Bu and Cao Song hastened their pace, arriving at the front garden of the central army's main hall. They saw that Xu Zhu had used his massive body to block the stone gate of the garden, while Ding Yuan was continuously whipping Xu Zhu, whose body showed streaks of blood. He kept saying: "Milady, please calm your anger!"

  Kuai, Ren's wife Cao had an affair with Zou Shi, is there a fixed historical effect? Dian Wei's vow to die defending the gate became Xu Zhu's vow to die betting on the Huayuan Stone Gate?

  Cao Song saw all this and shouted loudly: "Sister-in-law, stop!!!"

  At the sound of Cao Song's loud roar, everyone fell silent. Ding Lao Hu also seemed to have been struck by lightning and was stunned for a moment before quickly reacting and tearfully saying: "Father? Is it Zi Xiu?"

  "I know about Zi Xiu's affairs. If Aunt has something to say, she can say it at home. The Central Military Commission is a place where court matters are discussed, how can you be so reckless!"

  Scolded by Cao Xiong, Ding Lao Hu became a bit more honest and said with one knee down: "Yes, father, my wife was reckless!" Although his tone was still arrogant, he finally admitted defeat. Ha ha, finally there's someone who can tame Ding Lao Hu!

  "Zhong Kang, go and summon Meng De back to his home's main hall. If he can't even handle family matters properly, how can he handle state affairs?"

  Xu Zhu heard Cao Song's words and was overjoyed. He finally didn't have to be beaten anymore. Xu Zhu nodded his head and said, "Yes!"

  The noise outside has stopped? Has Mr. Ding gone back? Cao's eyes were fixed on the gate, as if waiting for someone to come and report.

  "Your Excellency, the lady has been persuaded by Lord Cao to return home. He requests that you return to the main hall of your residence to settle family matters and then come back to the central army headquarters to discuss official business!" Xuchu reported with a bow.

  Cao looked at the bloodstains on Xu Chu's body, and his heart was shocked and trembling. These bloodstains were too familiar, they must be the work of Ding Shi, it was too ruthless! Everyone who saw Xu Chu's appearance looked at each other in dismay, not daring to laugh, after all, he was the commander of the central army. The generals of the Cao family also stared blankly at Xu Chu's appearance, and sighed inwardly at Ding Shi's ferocity.

  Seeing the expressions of his own brothers, Cao certainly knew what they were thinking. The matter had been discussed and it was time to disperse. Cao looked at everyone and said: "Everyone, today's discussion is over, you can all go back now."

  "Good!" The crowd began to withdraw from the Central Military Hall one after another!

  "What's wrong?"

  "Big brother! Yuan wants to go back and change the dressing on his left eye, please don't detain big brother!" Xiahou Dun immediately reacted upon hearing Cao's shout.

  "Brother, there is an urgent matter at home, I must take my leave!" It was Cao Ren.

  "Brother, there is a sick child at home, I'll take my leave first!" It was Cao Chun.

  "Brother, there is a niece in our clan who is ill. Xiaohou Yuan wants to go visit her!" This was Xiahou Xuan.

  Even Cao's dog brother Cao Hong excused himself due to physical discomfort and withdrew from the main hall of the central army!

  "A group of brothers without any sense of justice, what's the point? Not even lending a helping hand?" Cao shook his head helplessly and headed towards the main hall of the house. Father had spoken, how could he not go?

  Soon, Cao arrived at the main hall. Cao Song was sitting in the master seat. Cao went forward and bowed his hands saying: "Father!" Due to Cao Song's face, Ding the Tiger only stared fiercely at Cao without a word.

  Cao Song shook his head and asked: "Meng De, tell us again about what happened in Wan City!" This matter still needs to be said by Cao himself!

  Cao nodded reluctantly and said: "Yes, Father!"

  As Cao began to narrate his affair with Zou, when he got to the part where he and Zou were deeply in love, Ding the Tiger suddenly flew into a rage, shouting: "Cao Mengde, for your momentary pleasure, you've caused my son to fall unconscious! Return my son to me!" Having said that, she pulled out her hairpin and stabbed at Cao.

  "Madam! Listen to me!" Cao shouted, and with a swing of his arm, he sent Ding the Tiger flying. The two men began chasing each other around the small main hall. What's going on? Are these two... fighting?!

  "How dare you! How dare you! What has become of you!" Cao Song saw such a scene, using his cane to heavily pound the ground, loudly shouting at the two.

  "Eldest sister-in-law, calm down, Meng De was wrong, I will handle it according to family rules!"

  With the intervention of Cao, both men restrained themselves and returned to their positions, a brief silence fell over the hall.

  "Great-grandfather, grandfather, madam, young master!" The arrival of Ling'er broke the silence.

  Lv Rui looked and smiled, "Hey, my clever Ling'er is here." "Ling'er, what's the matter?"

  "Hua Daifu has already treated the young master, but Hua Daifu wants to know how the young master was injured, so he wants to ask the young master's personal bodyguard about the situation!"

  As soon as Cao Ang's matter was mentioned, everyone's attention shifted here. "Meng De! Order the personal guards to come over. Let's all go and take a look at Zi Xiu!" After finishing speaking, Cao Song took the lead and walked towards Cao Ang's courtyard. Finally, the scene stabilized.

  "How was the young master injured?"

  "Nobody knows what happened, only a whizzing sound was heard, the enemy general's bullets flew like many birds, and the young master fell off his horse!"

  One hundred birds pay homage to the phoenix? You're lucky, Xiao Xiuxiu, that Zhang Hua chased you so far and only used One Hundred Birds Pay Homage to the Phoenix. If it were Zhao Yun, you'd probably be a corpse by now! The martial prowess of the Northern Territory's Spear King is definitely not ordinary!

  "Many birds?" Cao looked at Little Soldier with doubt.

  "Uncle, I know this shooting technique!"

  "Does Rui'er know?"

  "This is the Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix Spear Technique, created by Tong Yuan, the junior fellow disciple of my master!"

  "So it's a combination of marksmanship and inner strength?" Hua Tuo suddenly enlightened!

  "Doctor Hua, can my son still be saved?" Ding Lao Hu asked anxiously

  "Don't worry, madam. I have great confidence that I can save the young master!" As soon as Hua Tuo said this, everyone felt at ease.

  "Rui'er, you've won!" In the middle of the night, in the main hall of the Si Kong Fu, Cao and Lü Rui were playing a game of Go. The miserable Cao had been chased out by Ding Laohu and could only spend the night here! Who would have thought that Ding Shi was so fierce? And actually managed to defeat Cao? It seems that even heroes fear women!