Keyboard Immortal - Chapter 2940

Chapter 1453: Matchmaking

However, other generals quickly spoke up to stop him:

“Our army is pressing in, there’s no need to negotiate with the enemy.”

“If they dare to harm our brothers, we’ll make sure no one in Ji County survives.”

“General Di Gong, please reconsider!”

…

The loudest voice came from the one-eyed Yan Zheng. Zu An frowned slightly, and couldn’t help but feel murderous intent towards this guy.

At this moment, Zhang Bao raised his hand:

“We’ve joined forces to ensure our brothers and sisters can have enough to eat, to fight for a future for everyone in despair. If we disregard the lives of tens of thousands of brothers now, what difference is there between us and those corrupt officials in the court?”

“My mind is made up, no need to say more!”

Seeing him exude the aura of a second-in-command, the high-ranking generals in the room looked at each other, ultimately deciding not to refute him further.

Only Yan Zheng thought for a moment and then said, “But how can our army move lightly? Our 100,000 troops have been on the move for so long, consuming countless resources. If we return empty-handed, it will be very unlucky and will also dampen everyone’s morale!”

Zhang Bao nodded, “General Yan is right, but I already have a plan. In recent years, Zhang Chun of Zhongshan County has been recruiting soldiers and horses, posing a threat to our flank. Moreover, Zhongshan County has always been wealthy, so our marching route can be changed to Zhongshan County, without wasting any effort.”

Zu An’s eyes widened. He had originally intended to use this suggestion to persuade the other party, but he didn’t expect him to propose it on his own initiative, which was a pleasant surprise.

“General Di Gong is wise!” the other generals praised.

Yan Zheng couldn’t object anymore and joined in the praise.

Next, Zhang Bao hosted a banquet, and Zu An, wanting to understand the strength of the Yellow Turban Army, stayed behind.

During the banquet, the Yellow Turban generals took turns pouring him wine, wanting to see him make a fool of himself.

However, given Zu An’s current cultivation level and the Sea God’s ability to control water, he couldn’t possibly get drunk, so he accepted all comers.

He quickly won the favor of many and also got to know generals like Zhou Cang and Pei Yuanshao.

Yan Zheng, on the other hand, was drinking alone in a corner, clearly quite displeased by Zu An’s popularity.

After the banquet, a guard suddenly came with a message: General Di Gong invited him to his tent for a chat.

Zu An was secretly wary, worried that it might be a trap set by Yan Zheng.

But when he actually arrived at Zhang Bao’s tent, looking at the mysterious mask, he couldn’t help but become even more curious: “General Di Gong, do you never take off your mask?”

Zhang Bao laughed: “Many people want to see what’s under my mask, but those who have all died.”

“Then forget it, I’m not that curious,” Zu An said frankly.

“You are truly an interesting person,” Zhang Bao said, sizing him up. “I had previously heard that Liu Bei, who had decisively defeated Cheng Yuanzhi and Gao Sheng’s armies, was just an unknown figure. Seeing him today, I was surprised to find

him so handsome and young. Most importantly, his demeanor in the military camp today was truly captivating.” “You flatter me. Compared to General Di Gong, I am utterly insignificant,” Zu An replied modestly, while secretly remaining wary, completely baffled by Zhang Bao’s intentions.

“Are you married?” Zhang Bao suddenly asked.

Zu An: “???”

He had considered countless possibilities, but he never expected the other party to ask this.

“No.” In this world, Liu Bei was indeed unmarried at this time.

“Perfect,” Zhang Bao’s lips curled into a slight smile, “I have a younger sister, beautiful and talented. If you don’t mind, we can become husband and wife.”

Zu An: “!!!”

He broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly stood up, saying, “I hope the general will forgive me. Although I am not married, I already have someone I love. I really dare not delay your sister’s happiness.”

You must know that the Yellow Turban Army in this world seems to be invincible now, but they are like grasshoppers in autumn, they won’t be able to jump around for long.

If he were to marry into the Yellow Turban Army, he would be a rebel and wouldn’t even know how he died.

Zhang Bao’s face darkened upon hearing this: “I just asked you, and you clearly said you were not married. Now you’re acting like this. Do you look down on my younger sister?”

“General, please calm down. I am indeed not married, but I have already fallen in love with someone I love. I really don’t want to let her down.” Zu An quickly explained.

“That’s not difficult. When the time comes, you can marry my sister as your wife and take your love as your concubine. That won’t be considered letting her down.” Zhang Bao snorted.

Zu An was at his wit’s end: “I’m afraid that won’t work…”

Zhang Bao’s expression turned cold: “What, do you want our sister to be your concubine?”

Zu An had already regained his composure: “Reporting to the general, I actually have many confidantes. I don’t distinguish between wives and concubines with them. Each of them has lived and died with me. If I were to covet power and marry your sister now, wouldn’t I become a heartless and unfaithful man? I don’t think your sister would even look at such a person.”

“I didn’t expect you to be such a loyal and righteous person,” Zhang Bao sneered, “Have you really never wronged any women in your life?”

Hearing his words, Zu An was stunned, his heart filled with a thousand worries. After a long while, he finally sighed: “The general is right. I have indeed wronged many people in my life. However, we are now separated by vast distances, and I’m afraid we will never see each other again in this life.”

Last time he returned to the ancient Heavenly Court world, he did not see the ancient mermaid queen, Gong Suyin. Although he saw the young Goddess of Wushan, she was not the one he later met and fell in love with. He didn’t know if he would ever see them again.

Hearing his words, Zhang Bao suddenly trembled, struggling to control his tone: “If you met her again, would you still miss her?”

Zu An shook his head: “I would hold her tightly and never let her go again.”

“Brother Zu…”

A woman’s voice suddenly rang out in the room, her voice usually cheerful, but now it seemed to contain boundless tenderness.

Zu An was startled, looking at Zhang Bao opposite him in confusion, because he recognized the voice as hers.

At this moment, Zhang Bao removed her mask, revealing an extremely beautiful face.

The wide, rune-embroidered yellow robe fell away, revealing a form-fitting leather armor that perfectly showcased her graceful figure.

Her abs, tanned skin, and shapely thighs were faintly visible, giving her the explosive power of a beautiful female leopard.

She looked somewhat like Murong Qinghe, but the aura she exuded was much more mature than Murong Qinghe’s, unlike Murong Qinghe’s youthful and immature demeanor.

She also bore a resemblance to Mo Xi, especially in her style of dress, but she possessed less allure and more heroic spirit than Mo Xi.

“Princess Nihuang!” Zu An exclaimed in shock, never expecting to encounter her here.

He hadn’t seen her since parting ways with the Asura clan in the Netherworld.

Hearing his call, the girl could no longer contain herself and threw herself into his arms, hugging him tightly. “Brother Zu, I thought I’d never see you again.”

Zu An hesitated for a moment, then gently embraced her. It’s said that meeting an old friend in a foreign land is a great joy.

Moreover, their reunion amidst the myriad realms was even more precious.

“Brother Zu, I thought you’d long forgotten me, but I never expected…” Princess Nihuang’s usually resolute face softened with shyness, “Hearing your words just now made me so happy.”

Zu An felt a moment of embarrassment; actually, he had been thinking of another woman.

—Previously

, there were occasional typos where Princess Nihuang was written as Princess Nishang; please use Princess Nihuang for now.