Chapter 5-Cao Xuan Is Cao Ang's Son? Madam Ding's hope! (New book, review!)
Madam Ding was originally immersed in sadness and grief.
However, the news that Cao Cao brought to Madam Ding suddenly gave her a glimmer of hope.
"You said it was a child?" Madam Ding looked at Cao Cao.
Cao Cao nodded.
"Zixiu told me before this expedition.”
"He said that he had a woman outside and had a child. He was going to bring her back for me to see after the war.”
"But…"
At this point, Cao Cao lowered his head sadly.
Madam Ding bit her lips and clenched her fists. She wanted to scold Cao Cao.
However, when he saw the pained expression on Cao Cao's face, he couldn't help but feel sorry for him.
After all, that was his son.
"Why didn't you say so earlier? If it weren't for your strict discipline, Zixiu would have brought that woman back long ago!”Madam Ding looked at Cao Cao.
Cao Cao raised his head and looked at the jade pendant in Madam Ding's hand.
"It's useless to say this now. That child looks very much like Zixiu.”Cao Cao said.
"Take me to see that child.”Madam Ding stepped forward and pulled Cao Cao's hand.
Cao Cao shook his head." Madam, don't worry. I'm not sure if that child is Zixiu's child."”
"That child is called Cao Xuan. He looks six or seven years old and looks very similar to Zixiu.”
"But the child said that his mother had passed away.”
"It's hard to say his identity now.”
"My current position may seem glorious, but it's actually filled with danger. I need to be wary of people with ulterior motives.”
Cao Cao now seemed to be holding the emperor to order the vassals, and his glory was unparalleled.
But in reality, it was just as Cao Cao had said, full of danger.
There are royalists in the court.
There were many vassals outside the court.
Lu Bu of Xuzhou.
Yuan Shao from Hebei.
Yuan Shu of Nanyang.
Liu Biao of Jingzhou.
There was also Ma Teng from Western Liang.
Everyone wanted Cao Cao dead.
"Madam, I've already asked Zhongkang to send people to protect that child in secret.”
"If that child is really Zixiu's child, I swear that I will raise him and nurture him into a talented person.”
"However, we have to investigate this matter properly.”Cao Cao said.
Although Madam Ding was anxious, she also knew the seriousness of the matter.
Therefore, he could only nod patiently.
"Did Zixiu ever tell you where that woman came from?”Cao Cao asked Madam Ding.
Madam Ding shook her head.
"Zixiu was afraid that I would look for him, so he didn't reveal any information. However, I think he should be near Xu City.”Madam Ding said.
Cao Cao nodded.
This matter wasn't difficult to investigate.
"Madam, give me three days. I'll definitely find out the truth in three days.”
Madam Ding originally wanted to leave in a fit of pique, but now that a child suspected to be Cao Ang's son had suddenly appeared, Madam Ding could not leave even if she wanted to.
"Alright, I will wait for you for three days. No matter what, you have to give me a definite answer.”
Cao Xuan's appearance made Madam Ding stay, and the relationship between the husband and wife had eased to a certain extent. This made Cao Cao very gratified.
After pacifying Madam Ding, Cao Cao left the rear residence.
"Men, bring Xu Chu here."
In the study, Cao Cao held the jade pendant and looked down.
Not long after, Xu Chu, who was dressed in heavy armor, walked into the study.
"My lord." Xu Chu bowed.
Cao Cao nodded and gestured for Xu Chu to sit down.
"Zhongkang, what do you think of that child today?”Cao Cao asked.
Xu Chu tilted his head and thought for a moment. Then, he said in a muffled voice,"My lord, although that child is young, he is a good seedling with a good temperament. If he can be polished, he will definitely become a talent in the future.”
Hearing Xu Chu's words, Cao Cao nodded in agreement.
Cao Cao knew very well what kind of person Xu Chu was.
On the surface, Xu Chu looked like a rough person, but he was very meticulous on the inside.
For Xu Chu to have such an evaluation, he was definitely not spouting nonsense. He had thought it through before saying that.
"Does the lord have the intention to adopt that child?”Xu Chu took the opportunity to ask.
Cao Cao shook his head.
Then, he looked at Xu Chu and said,"Zhongkang, if I say that the child is Zixiu's child, do you think it's possible?"”
"Ah?"
Xu Chu immediately widened his eyes.
"My lord, is what my lord said true?"
"No wonder this general felt that the child looked so similar to Eldest Young Master!”Xu Chu said in surprise.
Cao Cao shook his head and said,"I can't confirm it yet."”
"But this jade pendant is indeed Zixiu's.”
"And that child's background matches Zixiu's past.”
"However, this matter is of great importance."
"Zhongkang, you have to investigate this matter.”Cao Cao looked at Xu Chu.
"I understand, my lord." Xu Chu quickly nodded.”
"This general will investigate personally. Before the matter is investigated, this general will not easily come to a conclusion.”
Xu Chu's answer satisfied Cao Cao.
"I'm not worried about Zhongkang's work. Although Zixiu is no longer around, Zixiu's former guards must know something.”
"And Zhongkang also saw that child today, so I can only leave this matter to you.”
Cao Cao's words were simply saying that before this matter was confirmed, no one could know about it.
Xu Chu knew what Cao Cao meant.
"My lord, I understand." Xu Chu replied.
Cao Cao waved his hand and handed the jade pendant to Xu Chu.
"At this time, Zhongkang is careful. In addition, before the matter is investigated, you must protect the child's safety.”
"Even if he isn't Zi Xiu's son, I still have the heart to adopt him.”Cao Cao said.
Xu Chu nodded seriously and went to investigate.
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