Chapter 1474: To Be Envied

The mottled bloodstains on Xiao Qiao's sword were not just traces of battle, but memories in her heart that could never be erased. Whenever the night was deep and quiet, and the moonlight shone through the window lattice onto the long sword that had once fought side by side with her, those bloodstains seemed to transform into countless scenes of the past, flowing slowly in her mind.

She remembered that every drop of blood splashed onto the sword carried the heroism and sacrifice of a soldier. It was not just the enemy's blood, but also that of the Eastern Wu people, and even more so, that of her close comrades. Every swing of the sword was a choice regarding life, a defense of peace and tranquility. Those bloodstains were the brand of war and also the eternal pain in her heart.

After the war, Xiao Qiao had tried various methods to clean the sword, but no matter how hard she tried, those bloodstains always stubbornly remained on the blade, as if reminding her that those past years and those days of life-and-death companionship could never be erased. Thus, she gave up cleaning it and chose to let the sword keep its original appearance as a witness to history and an eternal memorial in her heart.

As time flowed, Xiao Qiao's life gradually returned to peace. She was no longer that female general clad in battle robes and holding a long sword, but had become a banner of Eastern Wu culture, influencing more people with her wisdom and kindness. However, whenever she touched that long sword, those bloodstains would still touch the deepest emotions in her heart, making her unable to forget those days of raging war.

She began to devote more energy to literary creation, using words to record the changing winds and clouds of that era, and using pen and ink to mourn those departed heroes and comrades. Her works were not just historical records, but emotional catharsis, her deep nostalgia for the stories behind those bloodstains.

Under her pen, those bloodstains seemed to have life; they transformed into tears and laughter in the text, into the passion and ambition of the heroes. In her own way, she made those bloodstains an eternal memory, allowing later generations to feel the tragic heroism and greatness of that era.

As time passed, Xiao Qiao's works spread widely in Eastern Wu and throughout the Three Kingdoms region. Through her words, people not only learned about the heroic deeds of that era but also felt the emotions and persistence deep in Xiao Qiao's heart. Her works became a bridge connecting the past and the future, allowing later generations to draw strength and wisdom from them.

However, for Xiao Qiao, those bloodstains did not just represent past wars and sacrifices; they were more of a spur and motivation. She knew well that peace and tranquility were hard-won and required the joint efforts of every generation to maintain. Therefore, she influenced the people of Eastern Wu with her actions, advocating for peace, developing culture, and educating the next generation, hoping to contribute to the prosperity and stability of Eastern Wu with her own strength.

In her later years, Xiao Qiao focused even more on cultural and educational undertakings. She founded schools and taught in person, imparting knowledge and wisdom to the younger generation. She hoped that through education, she could cultivate more people of insight to contribute to the future of Eastern Wu. At the same time, she actively advocated for female education, encouraging women to read and write to raise their social status and self-worth.

Xiao Qiao's later life was plain but filled with meaning. In her own way, she continued to write her own legend. Her name, listed alongside Zhou Yu's, became an indelible mark on Eastern Wu and the entire Three Kingdoms period.

However, time spares no one. Xiao Qiao's appearance gradually aged, but her wisdom and kindness shone even more brilliantly. Her life was a legend, a microcosm of an era. With her experiences and emotions, she proved the power and value of women and became a great woman forever respected and missed by later generations.

At the final moment of Xiao Qiao's life, she was still clutching that long sword tightly. The bloodstains on the sword seemed to be a witness to her life and the eternal pain in her heart. She closed her eyes, and in her mind appeared those departed comrades and relatives, as well as the beautiful time she had spent with Zhou Yu. She knew her time was running out, but she also understood that her spirit and beliefs would be passed down forever.

Finally, Xiao Qiao closed her eyes peacefully in the capital of Eastern Wu. Her passing made the people of Eastern Wu feel deep grief and regret. They came one after another to mourn, sending off this great woman with tears and flowers. Although Xiao Qiao's life was full of twists and turns, she always held fast to her beliefs and pursuits. Her name and deeds would forever be engraved on the monument of history, becoming an example forever respected and missed by later generations.

After Xiao Qiao passed away, her long sword was treasured by later generations like a precious jewel. The bloodstains on the sword became a witness to history and a symbol of Xiao Qiao's legendary life. Whenever people saw this long sword, they would think of Xiao Qiao's heroism and wisdom, as well as the huge contributions she made to Eastern Wu. Her spirit and beliefs would forever inspire later generations to move forward, becoming an eternal lighthouse in their hearts.

As time passed, Xiao Qiao's story was continuously passed down and interpreted among the people. Her image was endowed with more imagination and embellishment, becoming the embodiment of beauty and wisdom. Countless scholars and poets created works with her as the subject, passing down her legendary story in the forms of poetry, songs, and novels. Her love story was also borrowed and inherited by countless love stories of later generations, becoming a symbol of people's pursuit of loyal and unswerving love.

Xiao Qiao's life was a legendary chapter; she wrote her own history in her own way. She was not only a beautiful woman but also a hero with firm beliefs and deep cultural foundations. With her actions, she proved the power and value of women and became a female figure who could not be ignored in the Three Kingdoms period and throughout history. Her name would forever be listed alongside Zhou Yu's, jointly engraved on the monument of history, becoming a great woman forever respected and missed by later generations.

After Xiao Qiao passed away, the capital of Eastern Wu remained prosperous, but the wheels of time rolled forward, taking away heroes and the changing winds and clouds of the past. However, in the dust of history, some stories are quietly forgotten, while others are quietly remembered. Among them is the story of a woman who kicked people when they were down; she eventually received the retribution she deserved.

This woman was named Liu Mei, an acquaintance of Xiao Qiao during her lifetime. She came from a humble background but relied on her beauty and schemes to attach herself to a powerful official in the capital of Eastern Wu, living a life of luxury thereafter. However, Liu Mei's nature was extremely vicious; she was jealous of Xiao Qiao's beauty and talent, and even more jealous of the love between Xiao Qiao and Zhou Yu that was to be envied.

While Xiao Qiao was running about and working hard for Eastern Wu, fighting heroically to resist foreign enemies, Liu Mei was spreading rumors behind her back, slandering Xiao Qiao's reputation. She fabricated all sorts of lies, saying Xiao Qiao had illicit relations with enemy countries and that she would not hesitate to sell out her own country for power. These rumors spread in the capital of Eastern Wu, bringing huge trouble and pain to Xiao Qiao. ===== CHAPTER 1475 =====