newbobooks Chapter 38 Su Yu to Marry Cai Zhaoji? Riding in a Carriage with Cai Zhaoji
Chapter 38 Su Yu to Marry Cai Zhaoji? Riding in a Carriage with Cai Zhaoji
Cao Cao's heart skipped a beat.
What did he write in his letter?
It was written in the hope of bringing Cai Zhaoji and Su Yu together!
As Cai Yong's pro bono disciple, Cao Cao was well aware of what Cai Yong's biggest worry was.
In terms of literary standing, Cai Yong undoubtedly ranks among the top three during the late Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period.
However, Cai Zhaoji's marriage was a constant headache for Cai Yong.
It is clear that Wei Zhongdao's death could not be blamed on Cai Yong and his daughter at all.
However, the Wei family of Hedong, for the sake of their reputation, insisted that Cai Zhaoji was a jinx to her husbands.
The consequence of this incident was that Cai Zhaoji's reputation was damaged.
Moreover, Cai Zhaoji was unjustly branded a widow, which can be described as a fabricated charge.
Seeing that Cao Cao and Cai Yong seemed to be plotting something in secret, Su Yu looked at Cao Cao with a questioning gaze.
Cao Cao smiled sheepishly:
"Master Cai, where is Senior Brother Zhaoji now?"
(During the late Han Dynasty, women were addressed as "senior brother" instead of "senior sister.")
Cai Yong stroked his beard and smiled:
"Zhao Ji is in that carriage right now."
"If Mengde can relieve my worries, what harm is there in me sacrificing my old bones to follow you to Yanzhou?"
Upon hearing this, Cao Cao immediately turned his gaze to Su Yu.
Coincidentally, Su Yu was also observing Cao Cao at that moment.
With Su Yu's intelligence, he could roughly guess what the two were talking about.
Immediately afterwards, Cao Cao told Su Yu about the letter he had secretly sent to Cai Yong.
Upon hearing that Cao Cao wanted to act as a matchmaker and introduce Cai Zhaoji to him, she realized that Cao Cao wanted to do something similar.
To be honest, Su Yu was also curious about Cai Zhaoji, the famous talented woman from the late Han Dynasty.
Therefore, Su Yu cupped his hands and said:
"Since it is my lord who has invited me, I will naturally not refuse."
"However, what does Miss Zhaoji think?"
"If I were to indulge in such frivolous pursuits, wouldn't I offend Miss Zhaoji?"
Before he could finish speaking, Cai Yong, who was standing to the side, laughed and said:
"This must be my young friend Su Ziyi?"
“Mengde has already introduced you to me in detail in his letter.”
"I believe that my daughter, Zhaoji, would share similar interests with young friend Su."
Su Yu didn't understand why Cai Yong made this judgment.
But then Cao Cao and Cai Yong encouraged him to go to the carriage.
Lifting the carriage curtain, a beautiful but not seductive, pure yet adorable face appeared before Su Yu's eyes.
In later generations, Cai Zhaoji would be considered a highly educated woman.
"You... hello."
Cai Zhaoji greeted Su Yu.
"Hello, Ms. Cai."
Perhaps it was because Cai Zhaoji's desires had been suppressed for too long, or perhaps it was because Su Yu was too handsome.
The moment Cai Zhaoji saw Su Yu, she felt her heart pounding.
As a seasoned player who had navigated the dating scene in later generations, Su Yu could easily handle an ancient woman like Cai Zhaoji.
Soon, the two went from being strangers to chatting and laughing together.
Cai Zhaoji would occasionally cover her mouth and chuckle at Su Yu's witty remarks.
Don't assume that just because you've traveled back to ancient times, you should be able to discuss music, chess, calligraphy, and painting with ancient women.
In reality, discussing music, chess, calligraphy, and painting is like conducting official business.
People who are truly good at picking up girls are usually able to quickly grab the spotlight and keep a woman's attention firmly on them.
Su Yu is an example of this.
He wouldn't be like those so-called "talented scholars" who would spend half a day discussing music, chess, calligraphy, and painting with Cai Zhaoji.
In the blink of an eye, an hour or two had passed.
Cai Zhaoji and Su Yu had only met for the first time.
But Cai Zhaoji's heart had been completely captured by Su Yu.
Outside the carriage.
Cao Cao and Cai Yong also chatted and laughed together.
However, their conversation naturally turned to Cai Zhaoji and Su Yu inside the carriage.
"Mengde, I think you and Zhaoji should deepen your relationship."
"How about you become Zhao Ji's sworn sister?"
Upon hearing this, Cao Cao responded with great joy:
"Master Cai, is this true?"
Cai Yong smiled slightly: "Would I, an old man, deceive you?"
Cao Cao secretly pondered this matter.
What are the benefits of making Cai Zhaoji his sworn sister?
It's very simple; it can further deepen his relationship with Su Yu!
What is the current relationship between Cao Cao and Su Yu?
Without a doubt, they are now in a close, confidant relationship.
Even the strongest relationship between ruler and subject cannot be as strong as one bound by kinship.
If Cao Cao becomes Cai Zhaoji's sworn brother, and Su Yu and Cai Zhaoji make progress, then it would be equivalent to Cao Cao becoming Su Yu's sworn brother!
Ahem, although this might seem like taking advantage of Su Yu.
But for both the emperor and his ministers, it was a joyous occasion that brought happiness to everyone.
Just like Cao Cao in the original history, who arranged for Xiahou Yuan to marry Lady Ding's sister.
Lady Ding was Cao Cao's principal wife, and Xiahou Yuan was Cao Cao's cousin.
The two men were already closely related to Cao Cao by blood.
Cao Cao arranged for Xiahou Yuan to marry Lady Ding's younger sister, which meant that Xiahou Yuan and Cao Cao were not only cousins but also brothers-in-law.
This undoubtedly deepened their relationship.
At first glance, it might not seem like much.
But the real intention behind it is quite profound.
At present, Cao Cao is undoubtedly the one who most hopes that Su Yu and Cai Zhaoji can get together.
Su Yu did not leave Cai Zhaoji's carriage until night fell.
Seeing Su Yu's beaming face, Cao Cao couldn't help but go up and tease him.
"Ziyi, how was your chat with my Senior Brother Cai?"
Su Yu smiled and said:
"I am very grateful to my lord for bestowing this marriage upon me."
Upon hearing this, Cao Cao exclaimed, "It's safe! It's safe!"
Su Yu is not one to make empty boasts.
Since he was grateful to Cao Cao for granting him this marriage, wouldn't it be easy for him to manipulate Cai Zhaoji?
Inside the carriage, Cai Yong was also asking his daughter, Cai Zhaoji, questions.
Upon hearing his daughter Cai Zhaoji's affirmative words, the wrinkles on Cai Yong's forehead faded considerably.
Cai Zhaoji lost her mother at a young age, and the thing Cai Yong could never let go of in his life was undoubtedly her marriage.
Now, not only has her marriage been arranged, but she has also found a promising young man like Su Yu.
In Cai Yong's heart, he actually felt that he had come out ahead.
After all, such a good husband is not easy to find anywhere.
In return, it was only natural for Cai Yong to follow Cao Cao back to Yanzhou.
Cai Yong naturally had no problem with this.
He even planned to write letters to his former officials and students scattered throughout the country, hoping they would come to Yanzhou to assist Cao Cao.
To know.
Although these people nominally joined Cao Cao, they were doing so out of respect for Cai Yong.
From now on, they will surround Su Yu, Cai Yong's future son-in-law.
For Su Yu, these people will be his supporters in the future.
For Cao Cao, this also meant gaining access to more talented individuals.
This is a win-win situation for all parties involved!
And at this moment.
Xu Rong and his men were getting closer and closer to Cao Cao, but they were unaware that danger was beckoning them!
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