Kong Rong knew he couldn't refuse, and he walked around the room in a rage, saying, "This is too much, this is too much!"
He glanced at his wife standing beside him, and became even more annoyed. He said, "You shouldn't have ridden in the same car with that Yuan family guy!"
"That man even took in Gongsun Zan's widow. You..."
Kong Rong's wife sneered and said, "Isn't it because Donghai was lost that we mother and daughter were unable to escape?"
"We were escorted back and were saved. I don't know who is embarrassed."
Kong Rong said angrily, "I haven't settled accounts with that guy yet. Although he saved us several times, if it weren't for the Yuan family attacking Qingzhou, we would still be staying in Beihai. How could there be so many things later?"
Mrs. Kong Rong said, "I don't know anything about fighting. What do you think I should do?"
"You just dislike us mother and daughter for not dying together. It's not too late to divorce me now, please."
Kong Rong choked up and waved his hands irritably, saying, "Let's not talk about the past anymore. We are husband and wife. I am in danger of life and death when I go to Luoyang this time, so you don't have to go with me."
"If I die, you can remarry."
Mrs. Kong Rong heard this and said coldly, "I have been arrested twice, and I still want to change my family lintel. I can't afford to lose face like that."
"I'll go with you. The worst that can happen is that I'll die."
After hearing this, Kong Rong sighed.
Mrs. Kong Rong said angrily, "I just worry about our daughter. We are at this age and there is nothing to worry about. But she is still young. Why should she accompany us into danger?"
"I was originally thinking of finding a good in-law for her, but it seems that even if she marries into the Yang family, they won't treat her well."
Kong Rong said worriedly, "It has come to this. How can I find a suitable match for her?"
"At worst, we can wait and see tomorrow. If there are no setbacks, can Yang still deny it?"
Mrs. Kong Rong was worried and asked, "What if they spread rumors and slandered our child?"
Kong Rong sneered, "I just don't believe they dare to lie under my nose!"
Early the next morning, the elder of the Yang clan came with Hua Tuo to visit.
Seeing the tension between the two sides, Hua Tuo thought that if it weren't for the high pay, he wouldn't want to get involved in the affairs of the two sides!
After a few pleasantries, the two sides got straight to the point, and Mrs. Kong Rong asked the maid to bring her daughter over.
Kong Rong's daughter came out with her head down, and when she saw Hua Tuo, she said softly, "Hello, sir."
At that time, Hua Tuo had already become famous for his medical practice throughout the world. In addition, most of the people who came to him for treatment were from wealthy and powerful families, so Hua Tuo was quite famous among the wealthy and powerful families.
Hua Tuo looked at the elder of the Yang clan, and when he saw the elder nodded slightly, he said to Kong Rong, "I want to take his pulse."
Kong Rong hesitated for a moment and said to his daughter, "Stretch out your hand."
After hearing this, Kong Rong's daughter obediently stretched out her hand and placed it on the table.
Hua Tuo walked over and sat down opposite her, put a finger on the girl's pulse, and then closed his eyes.
He was actually quite hesitant in his heart, thinking what else could it be, so he might as well find an excuse to get away with it.
I am a doctor, not a midwife. It is obvious that Yang still has some shame and cannot do a direct physical examination, so she pushed herself out. It can only be said that she has no good intentions.
With this kind of thinking, why should I speak for Yang?
Thinking of this, he was about to speak when he felt a vibration in his pulse. Suddenly his expression tensed and he opened his eyes.
He changed his position to feel the pulse, and after a while, he placed another finger on it.
After a while, Hua Tuo looked more serious and said to Kong Rong's daughter, "Open your mouth and take a look."
Kong Rong's daughter did as he was told. Hua Tuo looked at her complexion carefully again, then he withdrew his hand, closed his eyes and remained silent.
Seeing his serious expression, Kong Rong's family and the elders of the Yang clan thought to themselves, isn't it just a show, is there any need to act so seriously?
After a long while, Hua Tuo slowly said, "Your daughter may only have three to five years to live."
After these words were spoken, the elders of the Yang clan showed joy on their faces, but Kong Rong and his wife could not hide their anger.
Kong Rong's daughter retracted her wrist, and for some reason she felt happy.
The elder of the Yang clan stood up and said to Kong Rong, "Since your daughter is indeed in poor health, it seems that this prophecy is very effective."
"I need to go back and report this to the clan leader to see if it will affect the marriage between the two families. What do you think, Lord Wenju?"
Kong Rong snorted coldly: "You Yang family put on a good show, why ask me?"
"You don't have to go back and ask Yang Mi. I'm in charge now. The marriage between the two families is settled."
"Someone, bring the marriage certificate and betrothal gifts over here, please take them back!"
Soon, the marriage certificate and betrothal gifts were piled in front of the Yang clan elder. He saw them and said with a dry laugh: "I'll go back and ask if this is the case."
"No need!" Kong Rong shouted, "Yang doesn't want to bear the bad reputation of breaking off the engagement, I don't care!"
"Take your things and leave!"
Seeing the elder of the Yang clan leaving with his things in a somewhat embarrassed manner, Mrs. Kong Rong pulled her daughter into her arms, shaking her head and saying nothing.
Kong Rong turned to Hua Tuo and said, "I am sorry to have made such a fuss, sir."
"I know you must have your reasons for being entrusted with this task, but I, Kong, will still pay for the consultation."
At this time, Hua Tuo said, "Does Mr. Wen Ju think that I am talking nonsense?"
"I'm not lying."
"In three years at most, five years at least, your daughter's life span will end."
Kong Rong's family was all stunned.
Kong Rong's daughter turned pale and began to sway. Mrs. Kong Rong quickly supported her and asked anxiously, "Sir, are you kidding?"
Hua Tuo said in a deep voice: "Maybe I am wrong, but according to my current experience, the girl is very likely to have a terminal illness."
Mrs. Kong Rong's eyes went dark when she heard this. Kong Rong asked in a deep voice, "What's the disease?"
Hua Tuo pondered and said, "From the pulse, it looks like tuberculosis, but the girl is in good spirits and does not have the cough and fatigue of tuberculosis. It is very likely a similar disease."
"The girl's body is weak and cannot be nourished. She can only be conditioned through diet and medicine. As for how long she can live, I am not sure."
Kong Rong felt as if he had fallen into an icy cave after hearing this. After a long while, he said in a hoarse voice, "Is there really no other way?"
Hua Tuo looked a little ashamed and said, "I'm sorry, I can't do anything."
Kong Rong stood there for a while, then asked someone to take out the medical fee to reward Hua Tuo, but Hua Tuo refused to accept it and left.
Kong Rong looked at his daughter and felt very uncomfortable. He said, "Just rest and recover. I will ask a good friend to adopt you before I go to Luoyang."
The girl lowered her head, then raised it again and said, "I want to go with my father."
Mrs. Kong Rong heard this and said anxiously, "The road to Luoyang is full of dangers. Not only is the long journey tiring, but there are also wars and banditry along the way. What if something unexpected happens?"
The girl whispered, "I have not yet fulfilled my filial duty to my father and mother."
"Since I don't have many years left to live, let my daughter live with my parents."
After hearing this, Mrs. Kong Rong burst into tears.
Kong Rong stood up and walked out, his steps somewhat unsteadily, and said, "It's up to you."
When Hua Tuo returned to Chen Deng's residence, Chen Deng was telling his servants to pack their bags. Seeing Hua Tuo coming back, he said, "Sir, do you want to go to Tancheng with me?"
"I heard that Lord Xuande had recaptured Xuzhou with the help of the two sons of the Yuan family, and was about to invite Lord Xianyi to meet him in Tancheng."
"Sir, follow me back and you will be able to see Master Xianyi."
Hua Tuo thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll go meet him and see if he really knows the medical skills that I don't know."
He originally didn't want to travel back and forth, but the unknown illness of Kong Rong's daughter today touched him deeply and made Hua Tuo realize that he still had a long way to go in curing diseases and improving his medical skills.
Since Chen Deng praises Yuan Xi so much, why not go and take a look? It's probably just a wasted trip.
After receiving Liu Bei's letter, Yuan Xi called everyone together and said, "This trip is related to how much territory I can get. We must go."
"Mr. Fengxiao, as the strategist, must accompany me."
Guo Jia cursed in his heart, what kind of strategist is this? What subordinates do I have to manage?
Although I'm the only one who comes up with ideas and no one opposes me, I'm not bothered by it. But if I have to think about all the trivial matters, no matter how big or small, I would rather order oxen and horses around like this!
No, I have to find a way to recommend more people. Otherwise, if this goes on, I'll be exhausted to death before I die at the hands of a woman!
Yuan Xi added: "After I leave, Guangling City must be left without someone to take charge. I would like to ask Brother Ziyi to take on this important task."
Taishi Ci heard this and stood up to accept the order.
Yuan Xi turned to Tian Yu again and said, "Brother and Xuande are good friends, how about going with me?"
Tian Yu hurriedly said, "As you wish."
Yuan Xi arranged everything. After discussion, everyone felt that there should be no obvious omissions in Guangling. Yuan Xi then told everyone to go back and arrange city affairs.
Everyone dispersed, and Yuan Xi called Taishi Ci alone and kept him.
He said, "Brother Ziyi, what do you think of Guangling?"
Taishi Ci was stunned for a moment, then said, "This place is very important. If we can occupy it, it will be very helpful to your cause."
After hearing this, Yuan Xi nodded and said, "I think so too. This place is too important for me to lose, so I can only hand it over to the person I trust the most."
"I would like to ask Brother Ziyi to take charge here."
"Besides, Ziyi is from Donglai and has been familiar with water since he was young. He can also help me train a strong naval force."
Taishi Ci heard this and stood up, bowed and said, "Since the young master has entrusted me with this, I will take the responsibility and make sure this place is not lost."
"But Ci is good at military affairs, but not at domestic affairs. Besides, the soldiers here are difficult to subdue, so we still need officials who are good at politics to help us."
After hearing this, Yuan Xi nodded and said, "I understand. I will find someone to help you when the time comes."
Just as Taishi Ci was about to agree, Yuan Xi said, "I'm going to send someone to Yecheng to bring Brother Ziyi's family over."
"I heard that the old lady was weak and couldn't stand the cold in the north, so I didn't let Brother Ziyi take her to Beixin City at that time."
"But staying in Yecheng is not a solution. After thinking about it, I think it would be best if Brother Ziyi stayed by my side and took care of me. What do you think?"
Taishi Ci was deeply moved and said in a deep voice, "I will definitely live up to your trust, young master!"
In ancient times, most generals and officials were concentrated in one place to prevent betrayal, but Yuan Xi allowed Taishi Ci to bring his family with him, which showed his trust in Taishi Ci.
Yuan Xi returned home and told Zhen Mi that he was going to Tancheng. He originally wanted Zhen Mi to stay in Guangling, but Zhen Mi wanted to go with him.