[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-three-kingdoms-the-coalition-insulted-me-so-i-de":3,"chapter-three-kingdoms-the-coalition-insulted-me-so-i-de-three-kingdoms-humiliated-by-the-coalition-i-def-chapter-1102":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Three Kingdoms: Humiliated by the Coalition, I Defect to Dong Zhuo and Marry Dong Bai",{"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},2118538,3441,"Chapter 1102: A Touch of Shyness","three-kingdoms-humiliated-by-the-coalition-i-def-chapter-1102",1102,"\u003Cp>Gu Yi’s life remained busy and colorful. He would occasionally visit the Chancellor’s mansion to meet with Dong Bai in that quiet yet elegant courtyard. Dong Bai was always filled with a touch of shyness, yet she could not hide her admiration for Gu Yi. The two would either taste tea and discuss poetry or play the zither and admire the flowers, as time slipped away inadvertently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One day, just after returning from the Chancellor’s mansion, Gu Yi received an invitation from Cai Zhaoji. In her letter, the lines revealed her admiration for Gu Yi’s talent and her desire to discuss the art of the zither together. Gu Yi naturally went with pleasure; he knew that Cai Zhaoji was not only beautiful and intelligent but also a rare talented woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Cai residence, Gu Yi met with the sisters Cai Zhaoji and Cai Zhenji. Cai Zhaoji gently plucked the ancient zither, the melody melodious like the tinkling of a spring, making one feel relaxed and happy. Gu Yi listened quietly to the side, occasionally interjecting to discuss the artistic conception and emotions within the music with the two sisters. Cai Zhenji had a more lively personality and would occasionally crack jokes, making the atmosphere even more relaxed and pleasant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Gu, do you know which part of this zither piece I like the most?\" Cai Zhaoji asked suddenly, her eyes flashing with expectant light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi smiled slightly and said: \"Miss Zhaoji’s zither skills are superb, and each part has its own merits. But if I had to say which is the most special, I fear it would be that part which sounds like sobbing, as if it were telling of the sorrow of parting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Cai Zhaoji’s face showed surprise, and she said: \"Mr. Gu truly understands me. That part is exactly what I feel in my heart; whenever I play it, it always makes me think of my relatives far away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Zhenji laughed to the side: \"Sister, don't always be so sentimental. Mr. Gu is here, we should talk about happier things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi also laughed: \"Miss Zhenji is quite right. Life is short, and one should enjoy it while one can. However, to have such a soulmate as Miss Zhaoji is also my good fortune, Gu Yi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three talked and laughed, and time passed until dusk without them noticing. Gu Yi bid farewell to the Cai sisters, sighing to himself that to meet such beautiful women in these chaotic times was truly a great blessing in life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At home, his beautiful concubine Diao Chan also often made Gu Yi feel the warmth of home. Diao Chan was gentle and virtuous; not only did she manage the household in an orderly fashion, but she could always provide him with gentle comfort when Gu Yi was exhausted. Whenever night fell, the two would lean against the window, watching the moonlight and talking about their hearts. That tranquility and harmony were the harbor Gu Yi craved most after his travels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news of moving the capital to Chang’an caused a great uproar in the court and among the public, but in Gu Yi’s view, this was merely a move by Dong Zhuo to consolidate his power. He knew well that while this move by Dong Zhuo might be a relief for the Guandong warlords, it was the beginning of another nightmare for the Han court officials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One day, Gu Yi and Dong Zhuo were discussing matters in the mansion, and the topic turned to the moving of the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chancellor, moving the capital to Chang’an may temporarily avoid the sharp edge of the Guandong warlords, but Chang’an is an ancient capital that needs to be rebuilt from scratch. Furthermore, it is far from the heartland of the Central Plains, making the transport of grain and supplies inconvenient. I fear this is not a long-term plan,\" Gu Yi said with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong Zhuo laughed dismissively: \"Gu Yi, you are overthinking it. Chang’an is the foundation of my Xiliang, with the natural barrier of Hangu Pass; one can advance to attack and retreat to defend. As for grain, why should my Xiliang iron cavalry worry about a lack of food?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Gu Yi sighed inwardly. He knew that Dong Zhuo’s mind was made up, and further words would be useless. Thus, he changed the subject and asked: \"Then what are the Chancellor’s plans for the Guandong warlords?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of ruthlessness crossed Dong Zhuo’s eyes: \"The Guandong warlords are nothing but a mob. Once I have established a firm footing in Chang’an, I will deal with them one by one. Isn't that fellow Sun Jian causing a ruckus in Yuzhou and Nanyang? Let him be the vanguard for me first and consume the strength of those noble families.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi’s heart chilled. He understood Dong Zhuo’s intention. As a killer of noble families, Sun Jian’s strikes against them were something Dong Zhuo was happy to see. And the civil war among the Guandong warlords was a situation Dong Zhuo was even more pleased to witness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, as Gu Yi had expected, the war in Yuzhou and Nanyang became increasingly intense. Although Sun Jian suffered repeated setbacks under the frantic counterattacks of the Yuzhou and Nanyang noble families, his tenacious personality made him fight harder the more he fought. Whenever the night was deep and quiet, Gu Yi would receive battle reports from the front. He would read them carefully, and a feeling of admiration for Sun Jian would well up in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One day, Gu Yi discussed the situation with Dong Zhuo again, mentioning Sun Jian’s bravery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chancellor, although Sun Jian is a warrior, his way of using troops is quite methodical. If he could be brought under your command, why worry about the world not being settled?\" Gu Yi asked tentatively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong Zhuo snorted: \"That fellow Sun Jian is unruly and rebellious; how could he easily submit? However, if he could truly be used by me, it would not be a bad thing. But for now, let him fight with those noble families and see who has the last laugh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Gu Yi understood that Dong Zhuo’s attitude toward Sun Jian was one of both wariness and utilization. He pondered to himself how he could find a path in these chaotic times that would both preserve himself and allow him to realize his ambitions. ===== CHAPTER 1798 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1074,"2026-06-16T10:17:29.323Z","2026-06-16T10:29:14.565Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","78ab5589f011950a0a4e01d9c1375152a0d4c9d32ee9d7f0dc910d8f87525e6a","three-kingdoms-humiliated-by-the-coalition-i-def-chapter-1103","three-kingdoms-humiliated-by-the-coalition-i-def-chapter-1101",1103,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthree-kingdoms-humiliated-by-the-coalition-i-def-cover.jpg"]