The game starts with Cao Cao as the main character, and the beauty sheds countless tears.

Chapter 404 The mastermind behind the assassination was Sima Hui, the number one anti-Cao Cao figure

"Say!"

Who orchestrated this assassination?

Court of Justice

Cao Pi, his face contorted with rage, interrogated the assassins captured at the city gate.

All the other assassins had died from poison, leaving only this one, whose poison was swiftly knocked away by Xu Chu.

But at this moment, the assassin was as if his mouth was sealed with cement, and no matter how Cao Pi interrogated him, he didn't utter a sound.

“Brother Pi, you are too gentle.”

"Let's use the method my master taught me."

Cao Ang patted Cao Pi on the shoulder.

Then, he ordered his men to strip the assassin of his clothes and sent in several strong men.

"Don't come over!!!"

A quarter of an hour later, the assassin broke down and revealed that the mastermind was Sima Hui, the headmaster of the Shuijing Academy in Xiangyang!

"Sima Hui?"

"I originally thought this guy was just a great scholar, but I never expected that he had secretly raised so many assassins!"

When Su Yu learned that Sima Hui was the mastermind behind it all, he was filled with emotion.

Throughout the world, there were many people who supported Cao Cao.

There were also quite a few people who opposed Cao Cao.

But there are really not many professional anti-Cao Cao figures like Sima Hui.

Let's take a look at the many deeds of Sima Hui.

He recommended a series of talented individuals to Liu Bei, including Xu Shu, Zhuge Liang, and Pang Tong.

Although Xu Shu found Liu Bei himself, he even used the alias Shan Fu.

Whether Sima Hui gave instructions behind this is a matter of opinion.

Furthermore, Xu Shu, a murderer, was able to survive in Jingzhou largely thanks to Sima Hui.

Without Sima Hui's protection, even if he survived, he would not have been able to be active in the aristocratic circles of Jingzhou.

"It seems that the Water Mirror Academy cannot be kept."

"I should congratulate Wenruo in advance, as he is about to gain a large number of promising talents."

Su Yu thought to himself.

The motive behind Sima Hui's assassination attempt on Cao Cao is actually not important.

You could say he was afraid that Cao Cao would march south and attack Jingzhou, or you could say he simply disliked and was hostile to Cao Cao.

But no matter what.

Since you've committed an assassination, you have to pay the price!

Otherwise, if everyone could assassinate at will, wouldn't the world be in chaos?

……

After interrogating the assassin, Cao Pi was exhausted, both physically and mentally.

Cao Ang and Su Yu did not blame Lady Bian for Ge Xuan's affair.

Cao Cao, for the time being, was unaware that this matter was related to Lady Bian.

But Cao Pi knew in his heart that this was a one-time thing, and there would be no next time.

This time, it took him a tremendous amount of effort to save Madam Bian.

If there's a next time, it might really be...

The thought of parting forever from his mother caused Cao Pi a pang of heartache.

"No, we absolutely cannot let Mother have these inappropriate thoughts again."

Cao Pi hurried back to the Sikong Mansion's villa.

Upon learning of Ge Xuan's arrest in the villa, Madam Bian was distraught and feared retribution.

It wasn't until she saw Cao Pi enter the villa that Lady Bian seemed to grasp the key to her life, and hurriedly tugged at his sleeve to ask about the outcome of Ge Xuan's actions.

Cao Pi said solemnly:

"Mother, that man is a traitor and has been ordered to be executed."

"From now on, Mother, you must not associate with these people of dubious character."

"As for Zhi Di, I will find him a good teacher so that Mother won't have to worry about it."

Upon hearing this, Madam Bian flew into a rage.

"Cao Pi, what do you mean by this?"

"What do you mean by saying that your mother is having an affair with people of dubious background?"

Is this how you talk to your mother?

"Also, do you know why your mother is so eager to find a capable teacher for your younger brother?"

"It's all because you're useless!"

Lady Bian's words were like daggers to the heart, giving Cao Pi a splitting headache, but he still restrained himself and said:

“Mother, if you insist on doing this, even I, your son, will not be able to protect you next time!”

“You’ve been with your father for so many years, you know the consequences if he finds out about this.”

"Has Mother not learned her lesson from what happened with Yoshihira last time?"

"Bastard!"

Lady Bian's slap finally landed on Cao Pi's face, causing him a burning pain.

But compared to the burning sensation on his face, the inner pain was clearly more unbearable for him.

"Mother, every word I say comes from the bottom of my heart."

“From this day forward, Zhi Di shall move into the child’s residence.”

"We'll let Zhidi come back when Mother has figured things out."

"you!!"

Madam Bian was furious.

But now Cao Pi not only has a lot of influence with Cao Ang, but Cao Cao is also paying much more attention to him than before.

If Cao Zhi were to live with him, Cao Cao would most likely agree to it if he could come up with a suitable reason.

Therefore, Madam Bian could not stop this matter.

Cao Zhi, who was in the study, kept eavesdropping.

Upon learning that he could finally get rid of his mother temporarily, Cao Zhi couldn't help but beam with joy.

But in his excitement, Cao Zhi accidentally bumped into the door handle.

Now things have gotten complicated. Lady Bian heard the noise, quickly turned around, and discovered Cao Zhi's little trick.

Poor Cao Zhi was given a severe beating by Lady Bian on the spot.

Even though Cao Pi rushed up to stop him, Cao Zhi's buttocks were almost swollen from being beaten.

Lady Bian's logic was also very simple.

As Cao Pi grew older and more independent, he became somewhat uncontrollable.

But you little brat Cao Zhi, I can't handle you?

……

after one day

Cao Zhi lay on Cao Pi's bed, tears welling up in his eyes.

Lady Bian's actions were so ruthless that Cao Zhi was momentarily caught off guard.

Fortunately, Cao Pi, as his elder brother, took good care of him.

In addition, Cao Pi also officially obtained Cao Cao's consent to allow Cao Zhi to live with him.

Although Lady Ding and Cao Ang did not reveal to Cao Cao that Ge Xuan's affair was caused by Lady Bian.

But who was Cao Cao?

Although it is unknown how much Ge Xuan's affair was related to Lady Bian.

Cao Cao could sense the undercurrents swirling within the Sikong Mansion.

Cao Cao admired Cao Pi's actions.

Make a decisive decision when necessary, without hesitation; that's what makes Cao Mengde a good son.

As for Lady Bian...

Cao Cao thought about it and realized that perhaps it was indeed because she had given birth to four sons in a row that she had some inappropriate thoughts.

But Lady Bian was, after all, Cao Cao's favorite concubine and had been with him for so many years.

After being neglected for so long, the rift between the two sides has grown wider and wider.

Cao Cao decided to try to repair the crack.

If the problem can be solved, then everyone will be happy.

If there's no way to resolve this, then the only option is to continue marginalizing Lady Bian and force her to move out of the Sikong Mansion.

He then entrusted Cao Zhang, Cao Zhi, and Cao Xiong to other concubines for upbringing.

Compared to beautiful women, a ruthless hero clearly loves his empire more.

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