Chapter Fifteen: The Peach Garden Oath
Xiao Ying's mind was racing as he followed Gong Sun Yang, his mouth casually responding to the conversation. Gong Sun Yang's power was not inferior to Xiao Ying's, and could even be said to be ten times stronger. His personal abilities were also higher than Xiao Ying's by a significant margin. It would be difficult to subdue him, like trying to climb up to the sky. What should he do? Forming an alliance wouldn't be bad, but Xiao Ying was still not willing to give in. Such a talented person couldn't help him conquer the south and north, and Xiao Ying's heart felt itchy, like a cat scratching. He racked his brains, thinking hard, when suddenly a bright idea flashed through his mind. The effect of forming a sworn brotherhood with Gong Sun Yang would be almost the same as subduing him! Currently, everyone seemed to get along well, and it wasn't impossible to form a sworn brotherhood. Moreover, forming a sworn brotherhood was more stable than subduing someone, who might still betray him. Besides, he didn't know Gong Sun Yang's true nature yet, since they hadn't interacted much. Forming a sworn brotherhood was the safest option. The most important point was that Gong Sun Yang wasn't some famous figure from the Three Kingdoms period, so there should be hope!
Xiao Ying's mind was fully open as she conversed with Gong Sun Yang, openly praising and secretly supporting him. They got along extremely well for a while, chatting happily before the banquet arrived. During this time, Gong Sun Yang also shared his experiences. At 15 years old, he joined the army, and at 17 years old, he became a Weiwei school lieutenant with extraordinary martial arts skills and intelligence, gaining fame. By 20 years old, he was promoted to deputy general, enjoying unlimited glory, achieving success as a young man. Unfortunately, this good fortune did not last long. At that time, the son of General Si Jin Zhonglang had taken a liking to Gong Sun Yang's younger sister, Gong Sun Yue. After promising to make things happen, General Si Jin Zhonglang promoted him to front general. As front general, he was responsible for the capital city's military defense and border patrols, ranking second only to the nine ministers, with the power to govern and manage officials, including the long history, marshal, and other officials. Normally, people could not resist such temptation. However, Gong Sun Yang and his sister had lost their parents at a young age and relied on each other for survival. General Si Jin Zhonglang's son was also notorious for being a spoiled rich kid, while Gong Sun Yue was talented and beautiful, having practiced martial arts with her brother since childhood. How could she be willing to marry him? Under General Si Jin Zhonglang's pressure, Gong Sun Yang had no choice but to take his sister and flee to a distant land, hiding their identities and names. After all, the Han Dynasty at that time was still very powerful and had great prestige, and there were hardly any people who dared to openly defy the imperial court.
Although I don't know if it's true or false, and what the specific situation is, Xiao Ying still followed Da Reng Si Jin Zhong Lang, relying on power to govern chaotically, abusing his authority and so on, framing him with a bunch of crimes out of thin air. Gong Sun Yang nodded repeatedly in agreement, seeing that Gong Sun Yang already had an angry expression, Xiao Ying immediately tentatively said: "Hao Hui brother is talented and young, isn't it a waste of heaven's gift to be stuck in one place? I observe the chaos in the world gradually rising, I dare to confirm that within five years, there will definitely be great chaos in the world. Why doesn't Hao Hui brother stand out, not only can he fully display his talents, but also bring peace to the world and repeat the glory of past years?"
"Evil Shadow Brother's evaluation, I'm ashamed to accept it. Yaohui will absolutely not be tainted by worldly affairs!" Gong Sun Yang's sharp eyes flashed, then turned into warm and doting gaze (because of his sister's return), and immediately said affirmatively. Still, tainted by worldly affairs? You think you're a monk or something!
Du Shou also started to vigorously promote, don't know if it's because he has the "recruitment" skill, from the Son of Heaven's court to the common people, from national affairs to the lives of all beings, saying that Gongsun Yang repeatedly nodded in agreement, but as soon as he mentioned letting him come out of the mountain, he immediately refused decisively.
Everyone was talking enthusiastically, and the wine table arrived. They moved to the empty courtyard outside and continued to discuss loudly. Xiao Ying secretly instructed Du Wei to keep drinking with Gong Sun Yang, but Gong Sun Yang had already turned pale and red-faced under their barrage of questions, yet still refused to give in. There was no choice but to continue pouring drinks. The system would only recognize your explicit statement, regardless of your state at the time. After all, it's said that drunk people speak the truth!
After a banquet that lasted for several hours, the four of them downed over a dozen jars of strong liquor. Even Xiao Ying, who was exerting great self-control, had already turned red in the face and thick in the neck. Taking advantage of the lively atmosphere, Xiao Ying suddenly let out a hearty laugh and said: "It's rare for me to meet Yào Huī brother so late, and we get along so well. Why don't we follow the example of... cough, this is a rare haven, why don't we make a pact like the Peach Garden Oath?"
Xiao Ying brought up the idea of making a pact, and Gong Sun Yang was taken aback for a moment, falling into deep thought. Xiao Ying's heart was racing with excitement, her whole body trembling slightly. If this situation didn't work out, then there probably wouldn't be any hope in the future either.
"Does the leader of Nandetou think that our master is too proud to respond?" Jiang was still as sharp as ever, and with a hint from Xiao Ying, Du Shou immediately understood his intention and asked in a slightly displeased tone.
"Alright! Since that's the case, then I, Gong Sunyang, will respectfully obey and form a brotherly bond with you!" Gong Sunyang was stirred up and loudly declared.
As soon as Xiaoyang nodded, Xiao Ying was so excited that she almost jumped up. Wait, no way, shouldn't there be some hint for such an exciting event in the Three Kingdoms? Hurriedly calling out the attribute panel to take a look, the intimacy level is yellow intersecting, damn it, not even trust, what's the use of this? What's going on? Is the system aware that Xiao Ying is "taking advantage of someone's misfortune"? A thought flashed through her mind, do I need to make a blood oath like a thousand years ago? Probably don't need to set up an incense burner and pray to heaven. Where did this incense come from? Never mind, try making a blood oath first, after all, human essence is the most important thing.
"Good! At this moment, how can we not make it a grand one?! Bring the wine! And another big bowl!" Xiao Ying shouted loudly and excitedly, indeed he was excited, or else he would have fainted.
Next to the little servant, Roma quickly brought up a newly opened wine jug and also took out a vegetable basin (! It's indeed a vegetable basin) ! Xiao Ying hastily poured the wine into the vegetable basin, quickly borrowed a sword from beside her, cut her wrist, and put blood into the mixture on top of the wine. Xiao Ying was afraid that there wouldn't be enough blood...
Such an exciting scene didn't allow Gong Sunyang to think twice, he himself was also a straightforward person, and immediately followed suit by cutting his wrist and dripping blood into the wine.
Now that I know Gong Sunyang's age (this year is 25), he is two years older than Xiao Ying, so I naturally recognize him as my brother. Immediately, with both hands holding the wine bowl, I knelt down on the ground and made a loud vow to the moon:
"Now I, Zijing, and Gong Sunyang have become sworn brothers. Although we are of different surnames, we share the same heart and work together to rescue each other from difficulties and dangers. We will report our loyalty to the state above and bring peace to the common people below. We do not seek to be born on the same year, month, and day, but we wish to die on the same year, month, and day. Heaven and Earth, witness this oath! If we betray righteousness and forget kindness, may heaven and man punish us together!"
Gongsun Yang immediately followed suit and knelt down to swear an oath:
"Now I, Gong Sun Yang, and Xie Ying have become sworn brothers. Although we are of different surnames, we share the same heart and work together to rescue each other from difficulties and dangers. We will report our loyalty to the country above and bring peace to the common people below. We do not seek to be born on the same year, month, and day, but we wish to die on the same year, month, and day. Heaven and Earth, witness this oath! If we betray our oath and forget our gratitude, may heaven and man punish us together!"
"Big brother!" Xiao Ying suddenly took a few big gulps of the blood wine, handing it over to Gong Sun Yang, and excitedly shouted. At this moment, he was truly moved by the atmosphere, and didn't even bother to check his attribute panel.
"Brother!" Gong Sun Yang also took a few big gulps and shouted excitedly.
Suddenly, the wind and clouds changed, and the stars twinkled! It was as if the stars in the starry sky and the moonlight suddenly brightened a lot, shining brightly like water, the moonlight descended from the sky, enveloping Xiao Ying and Gong Sun Yang...
