Half a month later, Cao Lie returned to the capital.
At this moment, he was already a famous figure in Xu City. The moment he entered the city, he attracted the attention of all parties.
In a manor in the eastern part of the city.
The second son of the Cao family, Cao Pi, was meeting with Chen Qun.
"Second Young Master, your elder brother Cao Lie has returned to the capital.”
Chen Qun's tone was playful as he spoke in a low voice.
"Hmm?"
Cao Pi did not understand what he meant.
As the eldest son of the Cao family, the heir of Cao Cao, his status was extremely noble.
Although Cao Lie was his elder brother, he should be the one visiting him, not him.
"It has been more than a year since Eldest Young Master passed away, but Sikong has never mentioned in public that he has the intention of making you the heir.”
"And Sikong has praised Third Young Master for his literary talent several times.”
"I'm afraid that compared to Young Master, Sikong likes Third Young Master more. It's still unknown who will get the throne.”
Chen Qun's words made Cao Pi shiver.
The third young master he was talking about was his younger brother Cao Zhi, whose literary talent was far above his.
"This Cao Lie first defeated Yuan Xi and then attacked Ye City. He has made shocking achievements and is highly regarded by Sikong.”
"He is also a relative of the Cao clan, so he will definitely gain Sikong's trust more than us.”
"Second Young Master, think about it. The words of such a person will carry a lot of weight in Sikong's hands!”
Chen Qun pointed out the mystery.
"Changwen makes sense!"
Cao Pi suddenly realized something and jumped up, shouting,""Men, quickly prepare a generous gift. This young master wants to visit my clan brother.”
After preparing the gifts, Cao Pi was about to leave.
"But this Cao Zizhao slaughtered the Sima Clan earlier, causing the scholars to be quite dissatisfied.”
"Second Young Master, you might as well take the opportunity to give him some pointers and lure him to take the initiative to express goodwill to the scholars in exchange for forgiveness.”
"Only then will he be qualified to live in harmony with the scholars and assist Young Master.”
Cao Pi thought so and remembered Chen Qun's words. He immediately left the manor.
…
The lanterns were just lit up.
Not far to the east of Sikong Manor, there was a gorgeous manor.
"Sikong has given such a grand mansion to husband. It seems that he really values and favors husband.”
Zhang Chunhua looked around at the magnificent surroundings, her eyes filled with joy.
Cao Lie, however, was calm and indifferent. He was not surprised.
Cao Cao valued talents the most in his life. Moreover, he was his nephew. It was not strange for him to give him a mansion.
"Husband has had a tough journey. Drink a cup of wine to relieve your fatigue.”
Zhen Mi also said softly and offered a cup of wine.
After more than ten days of " loving ", Zhen Mi had accepted reality and was gentle and considerate to Cao Lie.
"You guys must have worked hard along the way. Since that's the case, let's rest early.”
Cao Lie held the hands of his two concubines and said with a smile.
Zhang Chunhua and Zhen Mi understood and couldn't help but feel dizzy. They lowered their eyebrows and smiled shyly.
At this moment, the personal guard entered the hall and cupped his hands."Young Master, Second Young Master Cao Pi has come to visit.”
"Cao Pi?"
Cao Lie was displeased and waved his hand." You're disturbing my mood. I won't see you!"”
Zhang Chunhua and Zhen Mi looked at each other in surprise.
Cao Pi was Cao Cao's son, and he had the chance to inherit the Cao family's business in the future.
To put it bluntly, it was very likely that their husband would become Cao Pi's subject in the future.
"The future lord dares to reject him?"
The two girls sighed inwardly.
After that.
" Husband," Zhang Chunhua advised with a smile," perhaps this Second Young Master is here to visit you on Sikong's orders. It's not good to shut him out."”
"Husband, why don't you meet him first? It's still early anyway. Sister and I have tidied up the room and are waiting for husband.”
Zhen Mi also advised.
However, when she said "wait for my husband", she felt a little dizzy.
"Forget it, I have to give Uncle Meng De face.”
" Alright." Cao Lie nodded slightly and smiled." Then I'll give him a few perfunctory words. I won't keep you waiting."”
The two beautiful concubines became even more dizzy. They both smiled shyly and retreated.
Cao Lie then sat up and sipped his wine, inviting Cao Pi in.
"Cousin, long time no see. I really want to die as my brother!”
The moment Cao Pi entered the door, he was extremely enthusiastic, even more so than when his brothers were reunited.
"Have we met before?"
However, Cao Lie did not follow the usual routine. He asked a question that made Cao Pi feel awkward.
For the past ten years, he had been raised by Cao Cao as a distant branch of the Cao family.
Firstly, he did not show any outstanding talent, and secondly, he was from a distant branch. Naturally, he was not valued by others, so Cao Pi naturally would not spend any effort to care and befriend him.
"I was just joking."
Cao Lie laughed and waved his hand.”
Only then did the awkward atmosphere ease. Cao Pi pretended that nothing had happened and sat down with a smile.
What followed was nothing more than some polite words.
Cao Pi praised him in all sorts of ways and was not stingy with flattery.
For Cao Cao's sake, Cao Lie reluctantly gave a perfunctory reply.
"Zi Zhao, you are both intelligent and brave. You are the most outstanding disciple of my Cao family. There is no doubt that you will be the pillar of my Cao family in the future.”
"However, if you want to become a pillar of the Cao family, there is one thing you have to do.”
After some preparation, Cao Pi went straight to the point.
"What is it?"
Cao Lie asked calmly.
"First, you massacred the Sima family. After you ambushed Ye City, you wantonly massacred the scholars of Hebei. These two things made the scholars of Xu City quite dissatisfied with you.”
"You have to know that the power of the aristocratic families is enough to change the situation of the world. That Yuan Shao was able to sweep Hebei because of the support of the aristocratic families.”
"Therefore, if our Cao family wants to take over the world in the future, without the support of the aristocratic families, it will definitely not work.”
"As the descendants of the Cao family, for the sake of the big picture, you and I should be respectful to the nobles and not wantonly slaughter them.”
Cao Pi's words were a lesson to Cao Lie.
Cao Lie's eyes gradually lit up with coldness.
"You've said so much. What do you want me to do?”
he asked coldly.
"It's actually quite simple."
"If you are willing, I can recommend you to attend some private gatherings of scholars.”
"At that time, you only need to tactfully express your self-reproach, saying that you shouldn't have slaughtered the Sima clan, and then express your respect to those celebrities.”
"I guarantee that after that, your bad reputation among the scholars will be swept away!”
Cao Pi suggested.
He wanted Cao Lie to apologize to those famous people!
"Cao Pi, you're indeed the prodigal son of the Cao family!”
Cao Lie clenched his fists tightly, and a fierce look appeared in his eyes.
He did not have a good impression of Cao Pi.
Cao Cao had suppressed the aristocratic families all his life. Cao Pi was not capable enough. In order to become emperor, he implemented the Nine-Grade System as soon as he came to power in exchange for the support of the aristocratic families.
In order to claim the title of emperor, it was fine if he gave in to the aristocratic family. The key was that this fellow's suppression of the Cao clan could not be any more ruthless.
As a result, when Sima Yi seized power, the Cao royal family did not have a single relative who had the strength to stand up for the king and defend the Cao family.
Now, this Cao family's prodigal was actually persuading him to apologize to the aristocratic family!
At this moment.
The system notification sounded.
"Ding…Tyrant Quest triggered: Beat up Cao Pi. Success reward unknown. Failure without penalty.”
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