Chapter 390

"My lord is wise. The people of Jianghuai are mostly skilled at boating; in the future, we can select the best to train as a navy."

"It's just that our army still lacks generals skilled in naval warfare."

Liu Bei smiled.

"No matter. Aren't we going to Southern Jingzhou this time? We can just ask Brother Jingsheng to lend us a few idle generals."

Guo Jia's eyes lit up.

"Liu Biao lacks the ability to recognize talent; my lord can collect all the talent of Southern Jingzhou."

At this moment, Little Qiao entered with a tray and said in a delicate voice,

"Lord Xuande, this is honey water made by my sister; drink some to soothe your throat."

Guo Jia gave Liu Bei an envious look.

"My lord, I'll go out first to calculate the accounts."

"Go ahead."

Little Qiao bowed gracefully to Guo Jia and handed the honey water to Liu Bei.

Liu Bei picked it up and drank.

"Hmm, sweet and refreshing, very good."

Little Qiao's skin was like snow, her hands like white jade, and she looked at Liu Bei with a smile.

"What? Is there something on my face?"

Liu Bei stroked his chin.

Little Qiao realized and said hurriedly,

"Lord Xuande, this young lady was rude. I was just thinking that the world-famous Lord Xuande is actually before my eyes, and he even drank the honey water my sister made. It's truly a magical thing."

Liu Bei touched his face and muttered,

"I thought it was because I was handsome and had captivated you. Alas, I was mistaken."

"Haha."

Little Qiao couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Her beautiful eyes were full of life, and when she laughed, her eyes turned into curved moons—full of vitality and extremely sweet!

Little Qiao hurriedly covered her lips lightly and smiled with lowered brows.

"I didn't expect Lord Xuande to be able to tell jokes."

Liu Bei thought to himself, "This Little Qiao is very enterprising. It seems she is quite interested in me. As a top-grade good man, I cannot go against the young lady's wishes."

He winked at Little Qiao.

"There is still much I can do; let's get to know each other slowly."

Little Qiao's cheeks were flushed, and she bit her lip lightly.

"Lord Xuande, my sister and I would like to play music for you, to let you judge whether we are qualified to be teachers for the young master and young lady."

Liu Bei nodded. This was to show off their talents. This Little Qiao is really very enterprising.

"Good, I will also call Lu Lingqi and Miss Yuan over; it's good for everyone to cultivate their sentiments."

Little Qiao smiled mischievously.

"If it doesn't sound good, Lord Xuande, please don't laugh."

Liu Bei smiled.

"Miss Little Qiao is so beautiful; the music she plays is naturally excellent as well."

Little Qiao felt wonderful inside. Lord Xuande is even better than she imagined.

He is a great hero when he goes out, and gentle and considerate when he enters the backyard. Where can one find such a man?

The broadcast room's barrage was frantically mocking.

"Damn, the two have caught each other's eye."

"It seems Little Qiao has deep feelings for Liu Bei!"

"Separation of quality! Such a good-looking girl, why rush to be chosen?"

"Eared Thief, you cannot go against the wishes of women!"

Soon,

In Liu Bei's central tent, melodious musical instrument sounds rang out.

Big Qiao played the flute, Little Qiao played the guqin, and the two played together. The tune was winding and melodious, very pleasant to the ear.

Liu Bei listened quietly to the music, looking at the quiet Big Qiao, and then at the delicate Little Qiao; it was truly a treat.

The Qiao sisters were tall and slender, their hair reaching their waists, their skin as smooth as jade, and they looked 80-90% alike; it was truly rare.

"This Big Qiao is quiet and generous, articulate, and has amazing lung capacity."

When the song ended,

Big Qiao and Little Qiao bowed gracefully to Liu Bei.

Liu Bei drank the fine wine in his cup in one gulp and laughed loudly.

"Good! This music should only exist in heaven; how many times can one hear it in the human world!"

Little Qiao's smile could not be hidden.

Big Qiao's eyes lit up.

"Lord Xuande's literary talent is outstanding; the poem praising us will probably be passed down through the ages."

Liu Bei? He accidentally became a literary plagiarist again.

He smiled.

"You are giving me a difficult problem."

Big Qiao panicked.

"But we didn't play well."

Liu Bei waved his hand.

"Wrong, it was played too well. I'm afraid my children's musical talent will waste your talents."

Big Qiao smiled with lowered brows.

"Lord Xuande is too kind."

Liu Bei frowned again.

"There is another problem; your compensation will probably have to be doubled."

Everyone laughed!

Little Qiao was teased by Liu Bei until she trembled like a flower, intentionally or unintentionally giving him a few flirtatious glances.

Big Qiao was frightened by Liu Bei, her mood going up and down, her thoughts entirely on Liu Bei...

Miss Yuan smiled.

"Two younger sisters, you must teach me; I want to learn too."

"Yes."

Just then, a scout came to report.

"Report~!"

"My lord, General Taishi has recruited 3,000 soldiers in Danyang and has escorted Young Masters Lu Ji and Lu Xun to Yuzhang Commandery."

Liu Bei was very excited. Taishi Ci not only obtained 3,000 Danyang elite soldiers but also brought the fire-playing youth Lu Xun!

Lu Xun possessed both wisdom and courage, could pacify the nation with martial arts, govern the country with literature, and had noble character; he was a rare all-around talent.

He was also the original Liu Bei's great nemesis; he must become one of his own.

The scout added,

"My lord, a plague has broken out in Yuzhang, and the former Inspector of Yangzhou, Liu Yao, has also contracted the plague. General Taishi is afraid of spreading the plague to the common people, so he has not crossed the river for the time being. Young Master Lu Xun has also contracted the plague."

Liu Bei nodded. Taishi Ci was thoughtful; if a plague broke out here, it would truly be a mess.

"Lu Xun contracted the plague?"

Liu Bei was speechless. Could it be that by changing history, he was going to get rid of Lu Xun?