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Post by Cao Cao on Jul 25, 2008 13:29:50 GMT -5
With many of the guests leaving, Cao Cao was caught up in aiding a girl in her attention seeking. His efforts almost seemed pointless, with few around to see his kind and generous act, and praise him for his benevolence. A slight sigh escaped his pierced lips, and even as the beautiful princesses lips grazed his cheek in a kiss, he still had hint of a cold, shrewd expression on his visage. This was soon replaced by another humble smile, even a slight hint of a blush. Wow. I can even fake that… With a slightly softer tone, Cao responded to the young woman.
“A title I do not wear with pride my lady, for Chaos is a continual burden on our land - I am but another man, who cares for his fellow kind.”
His piercing eyes then caught a glimpse of Liu Bei and Zhang Fei, who had suddenly barged into the conversation. Commoners - Cao could sense these men had no real importance about them, albeit the mention of the family name “Liu” piqued Mengde’s interest; was this royal blood who now offered a hand in respect to him? Wei’s lord bowed slightly in response, and nodded his head, before speaking in his usual charismatic tone.
“Liu Bei? I have heard of that name.. The men were speaking of your strength and valour; you are the man that slayed Hua Xiong?” Cao’s inquisitive eyes then scanned Liu Bei, who seemed rather frail and weak, in comparison to the far more burly and brutish Zhang Fei, who’s voice hollered above his peers. Mengde’s brows then knitted together slightly at the middle in a frown; only the confirmation of the young woman’s name brought a wider, genuine, yet slightly wicked smile to Cao’s lips. He waited not for Liu Bei's response, and should one come, it would most likely be treated with an irreverent nod of the head. With a slightly higher tone, and stepping a little closer to the young woman, Wei’s lord began to speak once more.
“A lady of the Sun family I see? I have much respect for your ancestors my lady - in this case, the apple does not fall far from the tree; your beauty is an example of your esteemed background.” He then bowed before the woman, closing his eyes to hide the sinister glimmer that highlighted them. What was Cao Cao thinking? Could he manipulate the feisty young warrior from Wu to his way?
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Post by Sun Yuan Ci on Jul 25, 2008 14:10:07 GMT -5
*Sun Yuan Ci was thrown into the company of fellow soldiers, fellow generals that fought the same cause as he did only days ago, but within hours he had found himself alone. At first, he had been given the company of the righteous Wei Yan and Ji-Huang Liang, but after they had left, Zhiyun sat at a table with Liao, simply overlooking the room. What he saw... was nothing of heroics. In his observance, the first he saw the the Stalwart horseman of Xi Liang, Ma Chao. While this man should be known for his views on justice and his skills with the spear and on horseback, he had displayed himself very uncharacteristic of the fables about him. He entered in a grand way, despite not even being a part of the victory which was being celebrated, and since he started he did nothing but cause trouble to the patrons about.*
*Cao Cao, the Hero of Chaos, was a man Zhiyun looked up to. But his entrance, and the way he began talking like he was the emperor himself, grew Zhiyun detached from the man. He was very disappointed, almost to the point of tears. His country was in dire need of leadership. Who would be the ones to take such a role? Whoever it was, be it anyone in the company of this celebration or not, there was not a man in a position to do something with the land that was not corrupt. But then Zhou Yu made his way to Sun Yuan Ci, which did lighten his day. He had met Zhou Yu before, but never became the man's friend. Perhaps today would be the day. Perhaps now he'd gain another follower for when his time would come down the road.*"Zhou Yu, I am beginning to think that peace is a lie. Perhaps peace is merely an idea. An idea that you may base your governance on, and try to obtain, though it can never be fully realized. Perhaps that is the case, or perhaps it is just a daunted luck that we are in the spot we are in today. I look upon that empty throne and I am nearly drawn to tears. While Dong Zhuo was around, we at least had someone to blame the chaos on. Now, however, I fear there will be many years before we can enjoy a day like this again, where we can pretend to be in the presence of peace. When that time comes, I pray to god that all these warlords fall dead in battle, so their corruption may not take reigns over the land for a third time." The victory celebration, it seems, was slowly drawing to an end, with many of the infamous warriors leaving for their own business, while only the drunks, sycophants, and truly shrewd inhabitants of this world continued to grace Luo Yang. Many warlords had now wished to cement their own standing within China, and left to scheme and plot not only their future, but the future of a generation. This generation however, seemed to be over, and as a symbol of the old ways of corruption being cut short, the Han would put on a great show for the remaining guests. From the side doors, numerous soldiers marched into the throne room, with a myriad of grim faced officials bound by the hands following them in a train. They were captured servants of Dong Zhuo, none of them were on the battlefield; these were the men that destroyed the empire from the inside. One by one they were lined up in front of the throne, side by side, and swiftly forced down onto their knees, quivering in fear of their fates. A soldier stood behind each prisoner, a sharpened sword pointed keenly to the nape of each man’s neck. The commander then looked out to the guests here today, wishing for their attention to the somewhat theatrical event. “Fellow servants of the Han! Here are your traitors, we leave it to your decision as to whether you watch these vile men suffer the wrath of our empire!” With a tight fist, the man swung out his arm dramatically, as if throwing a handful of dirt at the line of criminals beside him. His beady eyes scanned the room, scanning it and observing all of the mighty warriors present., and awaiting their response. The Fat Man Dong Zhuo could only snort and laugh, his piggish drawl soon snapped shut by a swift slap by one of the guards. *Zhiyun excused himself from Zhou Yu as the officials were brought in. It was immediate, as soon as he heard the marching of the soldiers, he could see him. He was the first one brought in that was bound, and each movement he made was followed closely by the eyes of Sun Yuan Ci. He hadn't changed at all. From how he looked, to his allegiances, he was the same man that Zhiyun had sworn to kill should he ever see him again. And here he was, bound and ready to be executed before his very eyes. This man was Zhiyun's father. The man who raised him, the man who inadvertently showed him the corruption of the Han firsthand. The man who helped Dong Zhuo slay the emperor and rise to power. The man that Sun Yuan Ci hated with every essence of his being.*
*He stood up now, slowly making his way to the throne, where the officials lay in wait for their fate. Zhiyun's eyes were fixed, and with each step, he drew nearer to his father, who looked up now with surpriseto see the approaching warrior. His son. He began to ascend the stairs to the throne, the soldiers around him were about to stop him until they realized who he was. At the top of the stairs, he fell to a knee, coming down to his father's level, leaning his head forward as he spoke, to ensure that every word was heard clearly.*"Fate and chance... what bastards they are. They toy with your emotions, make every decision seem damned from the start. I believe two decisions have scaped my life: you serving that pig... and myself not. And who would be the one standing before the other, NOT bound for execution? This blood on my face, father... I did take up arms at last. I did use the training you and your fellow members of the Han court decided for me. I fought... against you. I turned that ambition you had for me, to make me a great general for the corrupt dynasties, and used it to destroy the corrupt dynasties. I have often boasted that if I ever saw you on the streets of Luo Yang, I would assault you, possibly kill you, as that is how much hate for you I have. And here I am, about to watch you die." *The soldier behind Zhiyun's father, sword drawn to slay the man, walked around him and approached the warrior, holding out the sword. He was offering to stand down, and allow Sun Yuan Ci to execute the man who had put the chaos into his life. Yuan Ci looked to the man, a smile on his face. He then brought his gaze back down to his father.*"I am not that man, despite my emotions. I will not kill you. But spare you? Hah, I don't think so." *Zhiyun launched himself to his feet, descending the stairs as he parted the hall like a river on his way to the exit. He cocked his head toward the ceiling, speaking with courage and honor.*"Listen to me! My name is Sun Yuan Ci, and I am nothing but a soldier. As are every one here. I have stood silent too long, and can not sit idle and stagnant while I watch my country fall once more. The people will surrender power to men of power, men who will use that power with the same intentions of Dong Zhuo. The country will fall once more into war. Who do we have to look to? We have Ma Chao the Splendid, who showed his true colors only hours ago, and he is no man to be trusted with power. We have Yuan Shao, who lives on his name, but would do WORSE then Dong Zhuo should he rise. We have the Hero of Chaos, who uses his title to spit humble deceit, yet I can see through him as well. Everyone here, and all the people of this country! I am Sun Yuan Ci. If you need a face of inspiration.. if you need to see a man who does want peace and nothing more... and will do anything to obtain it... then look to the countryside, for I shall be riding about, fighting the corruption I see building even today." *At the end of the speech, he turned around, still walking backward. He was now at the exit of the palace. He looked one last time to his father, chuckling to himself, before finally leaving the palace. He went down the massive flight of stair to the palace, retrieved his horse, and sped out of the city. Luo Yang was a damned city to him, and he would do everything in his power to see that he never returned. For twice, now, he left with a broken willpower. However, twice now he left with a new dream*((Also, just a note... this in all in characterm RP purposes, mean no hard feelings to anyone I assaulted in this post.))
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Post by Zhou Yu on Jul 25, 2008 14:48:03 GMT -5
Zhou Yu nodded to himself, Sun Yuan Ci, primarily a man of action was still a man of thoughtful words. He would never be famed for them; he was a idealist, an idea; peace. His fame would be wrought in blood, whether he wanted it or not, wrongdoers would die so that such dreams, such ideas were realized and rendered true.
Indeed, Zhou Yu watched this maelstrom of idealism, of Charisma. He watched this champion of a potential future, as he dismissed each lord of the land, their false goals, their lies for a pretence of peace. Zhiyun started off, his goals and emotions welded together, hatred of his father, of the foolery of the lordship of China, of his goals. However, Gongjin remained silent watching somewhat, detached from all around. Again, lost in thought.
Peace, is an ideal, a mockery of a word. Five letters that could mean something beautiful, but are merely a fog to be dragged over peoples eyes; a excuse to waylay people. It inspires false belief, people rarely fight for peace, they fight for war. Peace, on the other hand, is far harder to fight for, you have to not care for the spoilts of war, for your own gains, peace is a universal goal that totally ignores he whom fights for it. Yet peace is only in the hands of the few, the lords of the land whom decree its future, they were born into position, their ambition allowing them such power.
Sun Yuan Ci, aspired to peace. Not power, not status. At least, Gongjin hoped. Regardless, Zhiyun had said it himself, he was just a soldier, one possessed of a impossible might true, of courage... yet still, he would not forge anew a dynasty of universal peace alone. Zhou Yu moved quickly, robes fluttering as he moved to follow the rapidly vanishing figure of Sun Yuan Ci. He had found purpose, for now.
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Post by Sun Shang Xiang on Jul 25, 2008 15:11:34 GMT -5
Cao Cao wasn't the sort of person you should be trying to manipulate and play games with, but Sun Shang Xiang was a risk taker, she would back herself to be the first to outdo the Hero of Chaos at his own games, she was after all a decendant of the great Sun Tzu, a name Cao Cao could not have contended with.
She blushed once again, on cue as she wanted to Cao Cao's compliments of her. Again she looked to the floor, hiding her blush from the leader of Wei. "I-I..." She stuttered, playing the role of the innocent girl who wasn't used to being complimented, she wanted him to feel she was an easier catch than he first thought.
"I mean... thank you, my Lord." She smiled inside as she saw he had moved closer to her, he really was the predator she suspected him to be, she could see him sizing up his prey and getting ready to pounce. It was dangerous, but she would take her chance.
SSX looked up into the eyes of Cao Cao, their bodies so close that another step forward would bring their bodies into contact, but she couldn't push it, she had to keep composed and remain in character. Her eyes were big, showing a submissive speechless expression, surely all he needed to think she wanted him.
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Post by Cao Cao on Jul 25, 2008 15:44:44 GMT -5
A quirked eyebrow graced Mengde’s visage once more, and a slight smirk added to the expression. Was this woman toying with him? This made the game far more interesting; indeed he was engaging with the descendant of the great Sun Tzu, and the daughter of the tiger of Jiang Dong, Sun Jian. His motives here seemed more than lust after a woman; this was present, he was a man after all, but foremost, he was a shrewd schemer, and would always capitalise on a situation when possible.
His gaze turned softer, as it now scanned the slender body of Sun Shang Xiang. She was close to offering herself to the Wei lord’s will, but her feisty entrance would always make Mengde warier than he let on. Briefly, his eyes locked onto hers, and her innocent submission was played out well to him. He let out a sly laugh, silent, barely audible to Wu princess, and then began to speak in a deeper voice.
“The Sun family does indeed breed some intriguing sorts.. There is more to you than meets your soft, glimmering eyes my lady, and my own ambition leads me to seek.. Further into what compels you.” A wider grin crossed Mengde’s lips; he knew of the gossip that these courts spread, and soon word would undoubtedly reach the ears of Sun Jian should an incident happen. It was then that Cao Cao stepped once more forward, brushed his hand across the petite arm of Sun Shang Xiang, in full view of the men in the room, and whispered to the woman a subtle message.
“Youre playing with fire, young Sun woman.. Try not to get burnt in the heat.” His eyes narrowed slyly as he stepped back again, his hand sliding silkily across the arm of Sun Shang Xiang, and back to his own side; casting his gaze around the room, awaiting a reaction, Mengde grinned to himself. Someone was playing dangerously, but only one would get truly burnt.
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Post by Sun Shang Xiang on Jul 25, 2008 16:00:04 GMT -5
Had she really been caught? Cao Cao's expression showed it all, but still the Wu Princess kept up with the act as she gave a look like she didn't understand. Perhaps he wasn't 100% sure, and this would perhaps quell his intrige for the time being, if so it was worth carrying on, but on the other hand she could just be digging herself a deeper hole.
She looked down to the ground again, a psychologically defensive movement, trying to again lure Cao Cao into believing underneath the tough exterior that was her real self, an innocent, nice, well mannered woman.
"I-" She stammered and composed herself to carry on. "I wasn't trying anything..." She paused once more, taking a gulp with the look of someone disturbed by something. "I only act fiesty so people don't get too involved with me... since my brother... well you know..."
Her brother was presumed dead right now, so it had to be guessed she would react some way to the news, it could be guessed that her strong outer shell was just a way to stop her getting more hurt because of people leaving her.
"If you don't believe me... I can go away?" She laid the cards on the table, seeing if Cao Cao would chance his luck, or if he would remain sensible and not trust her...
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Post by Cao Cao on Jul 25, 2008 16:47:14 GMT -5
Cao Cao could hardly hold back his laughter at the sheer delight of the situation. He felt a shudder of disbelief and shock at the beautiful woman in front of him. He had caught her out, yet she still held the pretence of innocence, in order to entice the darkest side of Mengde’s masculinity. She would even go as far as using her brother to support her sadness.. Truly she was a woman of cunning, and one after Cao Cao’s own sinister heart.
His hand raised up once more, the sleeve of his beautiful robes pulled back, as if to reveal himself more to the woman, and then caressed her forearm once more. Mengde shook his head briefly, contorting his own face into a fake sadness and empathy. Already the officials in the throne room had began to spread their bile filled gossip: Cao Cao was consorting with the daughter of Sun Jian! Their whispers acted as the impetus for his actions, like a fuel being thrown into the fire, making it rage on passionately. The lord shook Sun Shang Xiang slightly, making her head turn up, and her eyes look into his; her gaze would meet yet another wicked visage. Now his voice was loud once more, enough for the eavesdropper to pry into.
“Rumours of your brother strikes us all, my lady, and saddens myself in particular. It seems what you need is both a shoulder, and a sword. I can offer you both..” An empathetic nod came forth after these words, before Mengde stepped again closer, to let a second whisper reveal the hidden truth behind his offer.
“You intrigue me.. But I find better use for a woman with such fire than as a simple concubine. I do not wish to scold such a pretty face..” A sly laugh escaped again, Cao’s body now pressed to hers, the whispering, the gossip, the sheer malevolence of the Han officials enough to carry this scene to Sun Jian in an instant. How wicked Cao tried to be, and yet he was far from done.
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Post by Sun Shang Xiang on Jul 25, 2008 17:09:14 GMT -5
Shang didn't speak again for the moment as she waited Cao Cao's response. Her hope faltered from his expressions, again he was refusing to fall for her tricks. Her chin was brought up to look into his eyes, she could see his intrige, and there she knew she had him, if only slightly, he did not understand her properly, but on the other hand he had so expertly saw through her tricks... some might say it was Cao Cao in control.
Xiang certainly wasn't in control of the situation now, she couldn't carry on, knowing all too well to carry on would only make Cao Cao even more amused and in control. She simply stared, giving him a fearless look, one the Sun family naturally had at their disposal when it was needed.
Then he spoke and Shang Xiang could hear the whispers and words spoken, she was suddenly regretting playing this game with the Hero of Chaos, jumping in the deep end probably wasn't the smartest thing...
The question was whether Sun Shang Xiang could actually outsmart the man later on at a later time, if she could maybe it was worth carrying on the visage for the people at the feast, Cao Cao might know she was up to something, but he couldn't be forever vigilant... She was still uncertain, she had to stall him somehow...
"...I..." Again she started speaking but stopped. "I am flattered you think me so worthty, but what would the great Cao Cao want with me by his side?" She needed time to think, she was wavering on whether to go all in, or to back down, but would he let her back down? That was the big question.
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Post by Mr Guan Yu on Jul 25, 2008 17:17:51 GMT -5
Guan drank more of his wine as he watched the people of the party become rowdy and some leave. He shook his head and sighed. So... these are the actions that brother Liu spoke of. he thought to himself, seeing how these officials and generals acted. He was not one to do so.. and his eye and ear was caught by a younger man. One yelling at an official that he called father. Such fire... the boy has a lot of talent. His deeds against Dong Zh-- Guan's thoughts were interrupted. As his eyes followed the boy, they noticed a figure, FAR too familiar and so Guan was on the move.
Walking past a lot of the people who were left at the party, he nearly brushed along them, or avoided them completely. Then he found who he was looking for. Not too far, maybe not even three steps, were two others. Once distinguished to be the Hero of Chaos, and the other, the proud daughter of the Tiger of Jiang Dong. Despite their fame, Guan continued by them, standing not too far from them. Then he bowed slightly, before speaking.
"Brother. Shall we get Zhang Fei and leave now? or do you wish to talk amongst these other people any longer?"
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Post by Cao Cao on Jul 25, 2008 17:27:03 GMT -5
There it was. That fearless look of the Sun family, perhaps the only thing that shook Cao Cao to his core. Even this woman, at her young age, and in her slender appearance, still possessed the heart of a tiger; it was this that Mengde was searching for. He grinned once more, as if content with a victory that had not yet even occurred, in a battle that should never really have been waged.
The Wei lord tilted his head slightly, feigning confusion at the woman’s question; did she still wear this continual mask of innocence in front of him? Perhaps it was indeed all for show, much like her feisty antics upon entrance; Cao was not one to condemn acts nor masks, for he too had swept into the room on a falsely humble smile, and empty gratitude for the myriad of heroes within the room. Letting his fingers flex slightly, he brushed their tips lightly across Sun Shang Xiang cheek, and then began to speak once more in a charismatic tone, almost alluring, yet still no more than a whisper.
“Every great man needs a great woman to stand by his side.. And my intrigue can never be sated without you within my presence.” He smirked again, dropping his hand back down to his side, and taking a step back from the woman’s body, air finally creeping into the small gap between them. His voice was then primed to appease the voracious onlookers, whose staring eyes could do nothing but amuse Cao Cao’s twisted mentality.
“The Sun family is in danger, and I would look to protect you my lady; as you very well have seen, there are great threats out there - and none shall affect you within my care.” Mengde then bowed his head slightly. His mind was racing with thoughts about Sun Jian’s reaction to him stealing his daughter away, and once more, he had to stifle a wicked laugh.
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Post by Sun Shang Xiang on Jul 25, 2008 17:48:32 GMT -5
What was she to do? She had tried to play the master of trickey and she had been seriously beaten now. She no longer had any ammunition to use against Cao Cao, he was now alluring her, not the other way around, and it was for that reason she was beginning to fear Mengde.
Again he touched her face, it was so light and gentle that Xiang even closed her eyes for a moment, only to open them with a slightly confused look upon her face, it was a true look this time, a moment of weakness that surely Cao Cao could sieze upon, and he did so with his usual good timing.
He whispered words into her ear, basically telling her he wasn't going to give her up now. She gulped from those words and then finally she had some breathing space as she looked towards the lord of Wei with a look suggesting she didn't know what was coming next. She found herself drawn towards him by his next words, perhaps if she agreed he'd help her family rather than harm them or try to? Without her brother Wu was in serious danger, she knew they needed an ally...
Family was one big weakness in Shang Xiang's armoury and as soon as Cao Cao begun to speak about it, there was an obvious to see weakening within the resistance of the Wu Princess. She took a few steps forward, removing all distance from them and rested her head on his chest, her hands resting between their bodies. Maybe this was for the best? She was vulnerable right now, she knew she had lost this battle, but she was strong, she'd come back stronger, much like a wounded tiger that sought its revenge.
It was the answer Cao Cao must have wanted, the Wu girl giving in to him finally, perhaps not his easiest catch, but surely his most interesting and finest. She was a rare find for any man even for the likes of Cao Cao, and with the political situation she was a pawn to be used later on.
She could hear the small gasps and whispers from the people around the feast at her actions. The question Cao Cao had to consider was whether she was really his, or was this moment of weakness soon to end and her decision to turn.
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Post by Cao Cao on Jul 25, 2008 18:21:43 GMT -5
Cao Cao grinned wider at the new events transpiring. He had claimed the victory here, he had the Wu girl resting in his care, and the whispers of the eavesdroppers grew louder, with several officials escaping out of the doors to further spread the word. The question now was of Mengde’s true intentions with this woman. A relationship with the daughter of Wu’s leader could lead to a closer bond between the two kingdoms, or the complete opposite: Shang Xiang’s fall into Cao’s arms could entice the wrath of the Tiger of Jiang Dong. With the shrewd way Cao Cao went about his business, the warlord would be prepared for either incident, yet he would hope for the latter. His work had only just begun.
Raising his arms, Mengde lightly embraced Wu’s princess, doing his best to mask the wicked grin that was situated at his very soul. He peered around the room, stopping briefly at Liu Bei, a flicker of amusement shimmering across his visage, before continuing to scan the rest of the officials. He had wanted them all to witness this, and the wise who would seek to predict the future would do best in doing so.
There was one particular person who looked out for: the great One Eyed General, and Cao’s cousin, Xiahou Dun. He wanted his trusted warrior to witness this too, and understand Mengde’s motives. The two would converse later, this was a certainty, but for now, Cao Cao’s words were turned loud enough once more for immediate listeners to indulge in.
“Lady Sun, you have done wise to choose this, and as a representative of the Han, we shall do our best to protect one of the country’s finest families. This I assure you.” He leaned back slightly after his glorified ambition was known publicly, letting his gaze capture her eyes briefly. He could sense the wounded being inside of her, the one that cried out for protection from the terrors out there that already had affected her family. A final whisper was given to Shang Xiang while in this court room, and again had that alluring tang that had brought her closer before.
“But my protection and indulgence in you, young woman, will be a personal endeavour.” He smirked again, and then stood a little straighter, slowly releasing the princess from his embrace, and speaking softly. “We should leave my lady, I can feel tensions growing, and the traitors have been brought in for our display. What would you do with such men, my dear?”
His question was hardly genuine, more of a personal intrigue on his part. He looked over to the gathered line of prisoners, being prepared for execution, and then back to Shang Xiang. Mengde wanted to know how this woman acted under such matters; the first prod of numerous pokes into her psyche.
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Post by zhugeliang on Jul 25, 2008 18:31:05 GMT -5
Bei stood there and watch the whole thing he didnt even notice his brother speak to him. It was intriguing to see Cao Cao at his worst. Did this young lady of Wu know what he was trying to do. He would end up using her and go off and fight another battle, drink more sake get another woman. Thus the young lady would be left with nothing. If she didnt relize it she might be in trouble. Liu Bei was about to reply to Cao Cao question or statement that he put out against Liu Bei. He wondered about it much he then said to break up his demonic possession.
Yes it was, I defeated Hua Xiong. There is more to me than meets the eye Lord Cao Cao. Perhaps Lady Sun should see this to you aswell.
It would be interesting to see the next stage of progression for his little love thing that he was trying to uphold. Lord Jian would truly be mad probably declare a full scale war against him. What would be of Liu Bei many thought he is weak that he wasnt. He decided to stay a little longer to see how this would play out
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Post by Sun Shang Xiang on Jul 25, 2008 18:51:01 GMT -5
Xiang felt a chill run down her spine as the man she was previously planning to trick into making some kind of mistake she could capitalise on was now the reciever of a hug... from her!? What the hell was she doing!? She was going to end the embrace but Cao Cao did it for her, leaving her to stand there, shocked and in awe at the events that happened at such pace.
How was anyone supposed to contend with someone so good with words. She felt suddenly constricted, not physically but emotionally as she was forced to remain composed, she couldn't allow other people to see her suddenly change her mind and rebel against the person she just embraced, it might be seen as rude, putting her family's name at risk, or even worse as a mini-rebellion of her own against the Han...
"They should be made an example of, so others do not think they can betray the Han and get away with it." She answered Cao Cao's question about the prisoners. It was a reasonable answer believed by many to be the correct one, it showed she was strong of character to openly believe a person's life or dignity should be spared as a punishment for such a crime.
She did not give Cao Cao the satisfaction of a reply to his whispered comment previous to that, she was sure she would prove quite the challenge once again later on if Cao Cao tried such stunts with her. She couldn't dwell on that right at that moment as Liu Bei spoke up, seeming to disapprove of Cao Cao's actions, Xiang shook her head slightly, subtly trying to stop Liu Bei from speaking up in protest against it.
"We all have more to us than meets the eye Lord Liu Bei, you proved it yourself with your valiant efforts in battle." She spoke before Cao Cao could, trying to stop any possible words being spoken between the two men. A slight smile was offered from Xiang to show she knew what he had meant, hopefully he would leave it at that.
She knew Cao Cao would wish to leave soon, and was ready to leave with him, if he wanted her to, she didnt have much of a choice in that matter right now, unless she wished to further harm her family's name...
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Post by zhugeliang on Jul 25, 2008 19:05:03 GMT -5
Liu Bei tried his best but perhaps he was to late. This ego filled man had got what he wanted out of this feast and then some. This Cao Cao is someone to keep in hindsight. Also this Shang Xiang this calls in favour of something else i had planned up my sleve but for now he thought to himself. As the traitors where givin there list of rules and laws they have broken it seemed that there was nothign left in this party for Liu Bei. He had all the ups and downs he could possibly have in this.
''Come brothers, Let us go''
He had much more important jobs and time wasting areas he needed to look over. In accordance with this he bowed before Cao Cao and his new wife/girlfriend/slave but he wouldnt say such words maybe soon she would see the error of her ways of this night.
''Should our paths cross again, I will be sure to see the outcome of this that has just happen tonight.''
He gripped his hands and turned his back to both of them in a calm manner and walked away. His cape flowing after him, Liu Bei now knew the extent of this man that controlled Xu Chang. Would he be Public enemy number 1 in Liu Beis eyes. But something was known he wouldnt respect him as he once did. If there was any respect between the two. His main focus was to expand Shu become powerful, but also serve the people unlike that so called Hero of chaos.
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