[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-three-kingdoms-game-i-roleplay-as-the-big-eared-":3,"chapter-three-kingdoms-game-i-roleplay-as-the-big-eared--three-kingdoms-game-i-play-as-big-eared-liu-neti-chapter-223":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Three Kingdoms Game: Playing the Big-Eared Thief, and the Netizens Break Down",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2026423,3063,"Chapter 223: The aging spinster of the Cai family wants to repay a debt","three-kingdoms-game-i-play-as-big-eared-liu-neti-chapter-223",223,"\u003Cp>Liu Bei did not leave Huang Zhong’s home until late at night. He glanced at Huang Zhong, who was still standing at the doorway watching him depart, and sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huang Zhong spent his whole life in the saddle; even at over seventy, he could slay Xia Xia Houyuan in battle, yet he ended up without an heir.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Now, Liu Bei intended to have Huang Zhong join him seven or eight years early, allowing him to shine during his prime.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At the Cai residence,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cai Mao slammed the table in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What is this Liu Bei playing at!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as the Cai family was about to marry into the Governor’s mansion, Liu Bei had to show up and extend the life of the Chen woman!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although Cai Zhong and Cai He were somewhat annoyed, they still advised,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Big Brother, Lord Liu Xuande’s might shakes the nine provinces. You must not cross him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cai Mao waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I know that, of course. We have no conflict of interest with Liu Bei; I am just furious that a plan I have been preparing for years has been delayed again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In a room adjacent to the main hall,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A woman with vermilion lips, pearly teeth, an apricot face, peach-blossom cheeks, a delicate nose, and skin as white as snow was eavesdropping on their conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Lord Liu Xuande cured the Chen woman? Then I won't have to marry that old man Liu Biao!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"A great hero like Lord Liu Xuande can even heal the sick? He is my benefactor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She was the Lady Cai, the Cai family’s aging spinster (twenty years old).\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She had no desire to marry a fifty-six-year-old man. Thinking of the look on Liu Biao’s old face when he had stared at her recently, she felt like vomiting!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Xiao Qiao accompanied Lord Liu Xuande to the plague zone and they became a couple? I can do that too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I hear Lord Liu Xuande is very handsome?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lady Cai’s eyes darted around, and she quietly slipped away.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei did not wake up until noon the next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lady Ding Yuan helped Liu Bei tidy his clothes, the resentment in her eyes visible to the naked eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei pulled her into his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lady Ding Yuan was secretly delighted and bowed gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I shall leave everything to my husband's arrangements.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the afternoon,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei went to the Governor’s mansion again to check on the Chen woman’s condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She had regained consciousness and was in good spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Many thanks to Lord Liu Xuande for saving this old woman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Sister-in-law, there is no need for thanks. Liu Qi has already thanked me many times.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Chen woman sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Qi’er is the most filial, but unfortunately, Brother Jingsheng...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei knew that Liu Biao favored his second son, Liu Cong.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Liu Qi is a man of filial piety. I believe Brother Brother Jingsheng will not make the wrong choice when the time comes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The two chatted for a while, and Liu Bei performed acupuncture on the Chen woman again.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this time,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huang Zhong was also at the Governor’s mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What? You want to resign?\" Liu Biao was somewhat surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huang Zhong cupped his hands and explained the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Biao sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Of the three unfilial acts, having no heir is the greatest. That is true. If Liu Xuande can cure your son Huang Xu’s illness, that would be excellent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"But you don't need to resign; Jingzhou cannot do without you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huang Zhong also sighed, clutching his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"My Lord, I am already fifty-three. My health is not what it used to be. I had to get up six times last night; I fear leading troops into battle is difficult now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Biao felt the same way; he had gotten up five times last night. He was indeed getting old... Thinking that he had gotten up one less time than Huang Zhong, he felt slightly relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He felt that Huang Zhong was already quite old and could lead troops for at most another year or two.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Very well. You are going to get your son treated; I naturally cannot stop you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huang Zhong left after expressing his profuse gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Once out of the Governor’s mansion, Huang Zhong straightened his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Hmm, tonight I must drink three measures of wine with Lord Liu Xuande!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>(agfh) Liu Bei found Liu Biao again,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>stating that he had stayed too long and wished to hold a concubine-taking ceremony in Xiangyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Biao naturally agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It is a matter within my own household that delayed your departure, Liu Xuande. I shall send a generous gift when the time comes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei was taking a concubine, and although it was Ding Yuan Shu’s daughter, Liu Biao did not intend to attend in person.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He still held a grudge over Huang Zhong’s resignation earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei did not care; he used the wedding banquet to build relationships with the Jingzhou gentry, and with Liu Biao present, he would only feel uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the afternoon, Liu Bei returned to the guesthouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Gan Ning had already arrived and was still competing in archery with Taishi Ci.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Lord Liu Xuande, I never expected Taishi Taishi Ziyi’s archery to be so remarkable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei looked on; both were hitting the bullseye from a hundred paces, evenly matched.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Then how about one hundred and fifty paces?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Both men praised the idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the end, Gan Ning was slightly inferior.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Gan Ning was somewhat unconvinced.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This isn't on a boat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The implication was that without big waves, he couldn't perform at his best!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Zhang Fei naturally scoffed; he was jealous. Everyone else was so good at archery, and he...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just then,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huang Zhong came to visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Quickly, invite General Huang in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huang Zhong walked in and cupped his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Lord Liu Xuande, I am old and frail, and have already resigned from the Governor. I can follow you to Chang'an now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei was overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Good! With General Huang’s help, my heart is greatly comforted!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Gan Ning?? This old man Huang actually defected first!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Zhang Fei muttered,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Why did Big Brother recruit an old man?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei glared at Zhang Fei.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Zhang Yide, show some respect!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huang Zhong looked at the target one hundred and fifty paces away.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Are you competing in archery? May I join?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Clearly, he wanted to show off.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Very well. General Huang, show them what it means to be 'old but still vigorous'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huang Zhong took down his three-stone bow, nocked an arrow, and drew.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Three arrows in a row, all hitting the bullseye one hundred and fifty paces away!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Even better than Taishi Ci and Gan Ning!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huang Zhong didn't even pant; clearly, he hadn't used his full strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Zhang Fei was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This old man is actually this powerful! 'Old and frail' and resigned?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Gan Ning?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I have long heard of General Huang’s superb archery, but only now do I know you are this formidable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Taishi Ci was also deeply impressed; if he could still be like this at fifty, he would wake up laughing in his dreams!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The livestream chat exploded too.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Holy crap, this Huang Brother Hansheng is so badass!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"His archery is better than Taishi Ci’s, and the key is he’s already over fifty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The Big-Eared Thief really manages to find treasures every time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I still don't believe this old man can stay fierce for another twenty years!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Let's go inside and drink!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the guesthouse,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Everyone was drinking and toasting.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Zhang Fei held up his wine bowl.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Old Man Huang, I didn't expect you to be so powerful. I toast you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Old?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huang Zhong was unhappy the moment he heard the word 'old'.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Today I will let you see the drinking capacity of Huang Brother Hansheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The two started competing, bowl for bowl.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei shook his head and began drinking with Gan Ning, Taishi Ci, Guo Jia, and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lu Xun was forbidden from drinking by Liu Bei; he wasn't old enough!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lu Xun...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After a dozen rounds of drinks,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei took Gan Ning’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Gan Xingba, I am still missing a naval commander. Are you willing to come and help me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei’s might shook the nine provinces, and he had beaten him into submission; he suited his temperament perfectly. Gan Ning was naturally a hundred percent willing!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had been waiting for this moment. He knelt on one knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"My Lord, I have finally met a wise master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I shall go and bid farewell to Liu Brother Jingsheng tomorrow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei helped Gan Ning up.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Good! With Gan Xingba’s help, it is like a tiger gaining wings! Come, let us continue to drink!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Everyone drank until late at night before finding a place to fall into a deep sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At the Governor’s mansion,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cai Mao reported Liu Bei’s itinerary for the day to Liu Biao.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"My Lord, after Liu Bei left the Governor’s mansion, he spent the whole time drinking at the guesthouse. Gan Ning and Huang Zhong were both present.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Biao snorted at the mention of Gan Ning’s name.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"He seems to get along quite well with Liu Bei. It would be good if he could leave with Liu Bei this time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cai Mao frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"My Lord, the moment this Liu Bei arrived, he poached two fierce generals from our Jingzhou. Although Huang Zhong is old, and Gan Ning is just a ruffian...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Biao waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"No matter. Those who want to leave, I have no desire to keep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Biao then thought that Liu Bei would be staying for another twenty-plus days.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This Liu Bei’s hoe...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The next day, Liu Bei only went to treat Huang Xu’s illness and spent the rest of the time at the guesthouse preparing for the wedding banquet two days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Two days later,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xiangyang was livelier than ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lord Liu Xuande was taking Ding Yuan Shu’s daughter as a concubine.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>All the prominent figures near Xiangyang were invited.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"That is the legitimate daughter of the four-generation, three-ducal Ding Yuan Shu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Lord Liu Xuande is amazing; he broke Shouchun and soundly defeated Cao Cao and Sun Ce!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Indeed, even Ding Yuan Shu sent his daughter out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Lord Liu Xuande also has superb medical skills; he cured the Governor’s wife and resolved the plague in Yuzhang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the guesthouse, the hall was filled with distinguished guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Bei raised his cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Thank you all for attending my wedding banquet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>People from the Cai, Kuai, Huang, Ma, Pang, and other families of Jingzhou arrived one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huang Huang Chengyan cupped his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Lord Liu Xuande, this old man Huang Huang Chengyan has also come to beg for a cup of wine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1803,"2026-06-15T20:59:59.217Z","2026-06-17T08:46:25.510Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","097a639b1159b0673ab722f036be564581e3684ca06c8205f1738d6807002768","three-kingdoms-game-i-play-as-big-eared-liu-neti-chapter-224","three-kingdoms-game-i-play-as-big-eared-liu-neti-chapter-222",418,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthree-kingdoms-game-i-play-as-big-eared-liu-neti-cover.jpg"]