EBE Chapter 401 Cao Pi and Cao Ang join forces to arrest! An old Taoist priest in the style of Lao Liu?
Chapter 401 Cao Pi and Cao Ang join forces to arrest! An old Taoist priest in the style of Lao Liu?
Hearing the old Taoist priest boasting like this, Cao Zhi slightly pursed his lips.
Who is the number one "Su Yu fan" in Xuchang?
It wasn't Cao Ang, but Cao Pi!
This is the master he can never have.
and so……
What you can't have always seems more alluring.
Moreover, the current Cao Pi is different from the one in history.
He was always a good older brother and a good role model to Cao Zhang, Cao Zhi, and others.
This led to a very close personal relationship between the brothers Cao Pi and Cao Zhi.
Cao Pi praised Su Yu, and Cao Zhi also expressed his deep agreement.
In Cao Zhi's view, it was pure boasting for a mere old Taoist priest to think he could surpass Su Yu.
What's more, this old Taoist priest is the source of his recent suffering!
Lady Bian brought the old Taoist priest into the mansion, ostensibly to be a servant, but in reality to make him Cao Zhi's teacher.
Although, Madam Bian's status in the Sikong Mansion's backyard was far inferior to that of Madam Ding.
However, Madam Ding would still give him face by sending in one or two servants, and she wouldn't bother to investigate their backgrounds.
And the things that this old Taoist priest taught Cao Zhi every day were very complicated.
It possesses martial arts skills, military strategy, and even political maneuvering and cunning!
but……
Cao Zhi wasn't interested in any of these things!
He just wanted to immerse himself in a world of poetry and delicious food.
At this moment, Cao Zhi was like a child who hated school, who was forced by his parents into a tutoring class with up to twelve hours of non-stop intensity every day!
It can be as painful as it gets!
"Mother……"
"I'm hungry, may I have my dinner?"
Cao Zhi rubbed his stomach, which was already flat from hunger.
The old Taoist priest also taught Cao Zhi about health preservation.
However, the old-fashioned methods of maintaining health may be more suitable for the "outstanding talents" of the Minister's office.
In terms of high emotional intelligence, it's called fasting.
A low-EQ statement: Eat less, go hungry.
Lady Bian gave Cao Zhi a cold look:
"What to eat?"
"The Taoist priest hasn't even eaten yet, and you're already hungry?"
"Let me tell you, if you disobey me like your brother, you'll never have enough to eat!"
Cao Zhi wanted to cry but had no tears.
But Lady Bian ignored his hunger.
The main character is ruined, so the alt account absolutely cannot be ruined too!
……
Upon returning to his residence, Cao Pi took out the talisman that Lady Bian had given him earlier.
The more I looked at it, the more uncomfortable I felt.
"Obtained from the East Market? I wonder where Mother got this from."
"And who is the tutor that Mother found for my fourth brother?"
Cao Pi discovered the blind spot in the matter.
He was in such a hurry when Lady Bian kicked him out that he didn't even have time to ask her who the tutor she had found for Cao Zhi was.
Now that I've come to my senses and thought about it carefully, the whole thing seems very strange.
And this talisman... I have a bad feeling about it.
After thinking for a moment, Cao Pi got up and went to the Court of Justice.
Don't think Cao Pi was a fool; he had great potential and was very intelligent.
Historically, they always pretended to be submissive in front of Cao Cao, partly because it was a persona requirement.
Secondly, Cao Pi was good at being patient and staying behind the scenes, which was quite similar to Sun Quan.
There are some things that Cao Pi cannot handle alone.
After all, Madam Bian was his biological mother; he couldn't openly disobey her, could he?
However, if the eldest brother Cao Ang were to ask Madam Ding to conduct a thorough investigation of the people in the Sikong Mansion's inner circle, the matter would become relatively milder.
……
Court of Justice
"Brother Pi, have you finished your dinner?"
When Cao Pi turned back after leaving, Cao Ang waved to him warmly.
Cao Pi was embarrassed to mention that he had been expelled from the Sikong Mansion by his mother, and said with a smile that he had already eaten.
But then, my stomach growled at an inopportune moment.
Cao Ang didn't expose him, and chuckled as he told him to sit there and wait a while.
Soon, Cao Ang brought over a dessert.
The court's dinner time had already passed, and this dessert was made by Cao Ang himself for Cao Pi.
Although the workmanship is relatively simple and without any fancy details, it contains a lot of Cao Pi's favorite sugar.
Without waiting for Cao Pi to refuse, Cao Ang brought him chopsticks and even personally picked up a piece for him.
For a moment, Cao Pi was stunned, then smiled and said thank you, brother.
Cao Ang replied:
“Brother Pi, there’s no need for thanks between us brothers.”
Cao Pi felt a warmth in his heart and finished the dessert.
The two brothers in the Court of Justice did not engage in the infighting among the Yuan brothers over the position of heir.
Only Cao Ang, the older brother, showed his thoughtfulness by personally cooking for his younger brother when he saw that he hadn't eaten enough.
After Cao Pi finished eating, Cao Ang was not in a hurry to ask him why he had turned back. He just chatted with Cao Pi.
Compared to the Ministry of Personnel, the Court of Justice is far more humane!
Even Sima Yi and Yang Xiu, these two "runaway cattle and horses of the Minister of Justice", enjoyed the pleasure of leaving get off work on time at the Court of Justice!
Although, there are quite a few administrative matters to handle on a daily basis.
But compared to the Minister's mansion, it's nothing.
Upon hearing Cao Pi recount the news that Lady Bian had found a tutor for Cao Zhi, Cao Ang asked in bewilderment:
"Zijian is only eight years old. Isn't Auntie being a little too hasty?" (Auntie is a term used when referring to one's father's other concubines.)
Cao Pi sighed:
“Brother, although it is not my place to say this, my mother is indeed easily deceived sometimes.”
“Yoshihira used her before.”
Cao Ang's expression gradually became serious.
He offered Cao Pi a broad and strong shoulder to lean on.
He understood that Cao Pi was telling him these things because he truly trusted his elder brother.
After all, Lady Bian was Cao Pi's biological mother.
The relationship between the two should be closer.
However, for the sake of the overall situation, Cao Pi chose to nip the potential threat in the bud.
In this way, even if there is real danger.
As long as the two brothers resolve the matter themselves and don't escalate it to their father Cao Cao, Lady Bian will not be punished.
Subsequently.
Cao Ang expressed to Madam Ding his desire for a thorough investigation into the backgrounds of all the servants in the Sikong Mansion.
Mrs. Ding didn't ask for the reason, as her son was already a grown man.
As a mother, all she needs to do is support her son from behind.
Upon investigation, they indeed discovered a servant with a suspicious background.
It was the Taoist priest who had disguised himself as a servant at Lady Bian's residence!
"From Jiangdong?"
"Why would you give up being a proper Taoist priest to become a servant in my Sikong Mansion?"
Cao Ang and Cao Pi almost instantly realized that this Taoist priest was suspicious!
After two hours of investigation, it was almost midnight, so Cao Ang let Cao Pi sleep in the Court of Justice's residence.
The next morning, Madam Ding pretended to have something to discuss with Madam Bian and called Madam Bian away.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Cao Pi led his guards into the Sikong Mansion's annex and headed straight for the study.
Then, Cao Pi saw Cao Zhi, who was sleep-deprived and had been forced to read military books by Lady Bian, as well as the Taoist priest standing next to Cao Zhi!
The Taoist priest was terrified when he saw the guards rush in.
The next moment, he took out a packet of lime powder from his pocket and sprinkled it into the eyes of several guards!
It must be said that this Taoist priest was very cunning, much like Lao Liu.
But just as the Taoist priest jumped out of the window and tried to escape from the Sikong Mansion.
They ran head-on into Xu Yi, who looked like a small iron wall!
For the safety of his beloved disciple, Su Yu recently sent Xu Yi back to serve as Cao Ang's bodyguard.
Today, Cao Ang has sent Xu Yi to assist Cao Pi.
So, this Taoist priest had run into a tough opponent around the corner!
……