Three Kingdoms: My Strategy Simulator

The Sun family of Fuchun is said to be descended from Sun Wu of the Spring and Autumn period.

Of course, the Sun family has long since declined into a second-rate wealthy and influential family, not even quite worthy of being called a noble family.

Among the existing noble families in Wu Commandery, the Sun family is completely unremarkable, with the highest official position held by a family member being the position of Colonel of Detached Forces held by the family head, Sun Jian.

After the Sun family hastily moved to Wu County to avoid bandits, Liu Bei, the Administrator of the Commandery, personally visited them.

When the Sun family's main gate opened wide, appearing before Liu Bei was a beautiful woman with a large belly, possessing both nobility and the glow of pregnancy, who bowed slightly and said.

"Administrator Liu, please come in, please come in."

Liu Bei was momentarily stunned, looking at the beautiful woman before him, and was slow to react, asking.

"Is this the residence of the Sun family of Fuchun, the home of Colonel of Detached Forces, Sun Wentai?"

"Sun Wentai is indeed my husband," the beautiful woman replied.

Upon hearing this, Liu Bei couldn't help but look at the beautiful woman in front of him, who was full of pregnancy and had a bulging belly, and quickly returned the greeting.

"Then you must be Madam Wu of the Sun family. I am a good friend of Wentai. I was previously busy with official duties and was unable to visit Fuchun. Please forgive me."

"Regarding this matter, I have also received a letter from my husband, mentioning that Administrator Liu is a benevolent gentleman and that he and my husband hit it off immediately. If Administrator Liu comes to visit, be sure to treat him well."

Madam Wu said with grace and propriety, then extended her hand to invite Liu Bei inside to talk.

Liu Bei nodded and, along with Xiahou Bo and a group of soldiers carrying various gifts, entered the residence.

Of course, with the Sun family's current wealth and financial resources, they naturally couldn't afford a very good residence after hastily moving to Wu County. Shabby and cramped conditions were visible everywhere, and it could only be called barely habitable.

After Liu Bei and Madam Wu sat down in the main hall, Liu Bei looked at Madam Wu's belly and couldn't help but sigh.

"Brother Wentai, who has been fighting outside for half a year, is truly blessed to be expecting another qilin child."

Madam Wu unconsciously touched her belly and said.

"It's just that this child is about to be born, and my husband is afraid he won't be able to return."

"Brother Wentai is fighting for the country, and this is also unavoidable," Liu Bei comforted absentmindedly.

Liu Bei and Sun Jian were not far apart in age, but so far he had not yet started a family, let alone had children.

Therefore, Sun Jian seemed to be forced to leave home and unable to return, and his official position was far inferior to Liu Bei's, but at this moment, Liu Bei looked at Madam Wu in front of him and inexplicably felt that he had lost miserably.

Especially since Madam Wu was actually pregnant, which Liu Bei had never heard Sun Jian mention before, only that there were two young sons and a young daughter in the family besides Madam Wu.

Moreover, all the affairs of the Sun family were handled by his wife, Madam Wu, with only one younger brother, Sun Jing, assisting her.

In addition, Liu Bei had previously promised Sun Jian to take care of the Sun family after taking office in Wu Commandery, and Liu Bei only hurriedly came to visit after hearing that the Sun family had moved to Wu County.

Immediately, Liu Bei changed the subject and introduced Madam Wu to the gifts he had specially brought, most of which were silk fabrics and grains.

Although they were not valuable items, they were all practical things that could be used in daily life, which gradually relaxed Madam Wu's somewhat nervous heart.

The gifts revealed his intentions and his purpose.

The gifts he brought were not those flashy and impractical things, but rather these simple things that the Sun family could use right now, which made Madam Wu quite touched.

Originally, Madam Wu was quite worried about Liu Bei's character, fearing that he would bully the Sun family's orphans and widows, and that he had ulterior motives, but she didn't expect that it was really as Sun Jian had written in his letter:

【Liu Xuande is a benevolent gentleman, if you have difficulties, you can seek his help.】

"Madam Wu, please forgive my intrusion, but Madam Wu is now pregnant, and should rest more. Yet you personally came to greet me, which really makes me feel flattered. Moreover, I remember Brother Wentai once said that there is a younger brother in the family, Sun Youtai (Sun Jing), I wonder where he is?"

Liu Bei asked.

Madam Wu replied. "Administrator Liu is a friend of my husband, although I am not versed in etiquette, I also know that I should personally greet him on behalf of my husband. As for Youtai…"

Speaking of this, Madam Wu paused slightly, then sighed and said.

"Previously, there were bandits causing trouble. Youtai led the family's servants and young men to resist them, but unfortunately, he was injured in a vital area and passed away half a month ago."

Upon hearing this, Liu Bei was greatly shocked, and repeatedly apologized, saying with shame.

"I only hate that I was delayed by the heavy rain and could not go to Wu Commandery to suppress the bandits, which harmed Youtai. How will I have the face to see Brother Wentai in the future?"

Madam Wu comforted him. "How can this be blamed on Administrator Liu? Please do not blame yourself."

"Alas…" Liu Bei sighed and said.

"Officially, I am the Administrator of Wu Commandery; privately, Brother Wentai and I are close friends; in this matter, both officially and privately, how can I shirk my responsibility?"

Immediately, Liu Bei said in a deep voice. "Soon, I will sweep away the bandits in Wu Commandery to comfort Youtai's spirit in heaven and restore a clear and bright world to the people of Wu Commandery."

At this moment, the responsibility and demeanor shown by Liu Bei made Madam Wu greatly admire him.

'I didn't expect my husband, who is usually frivolous and impulsive, to have made such a good friend outside. This is really a blessing.'

Immediately, Madam Wu, supporting her belly, stood up and saluted.

"In that case, I will thank Administrator Liu on behalf of Youtai and the people of Wu Commandery."

"Absolutely not, absolutely not…" Liu Bei was shocked to see this and hurriedly stepped forward, subconsciously wanting to help Madam Wu, but realizing the difference between men and women, he did not dare to touch Madam Wu, and could only repeatedly offer a virtual support.

"Madam Wu is now pregnant, you must not perform such a great gift, please rise quickly."

Madam Wu replied upon hearing this.

"Administrator Liu is overthinking things. I have occasionally practiced martial arts with my husband, although I dare not say that I have the ability to fight on the battlefield, I believe that my body is as strong as an ordinary man, and ordinary daily activities have little impact on the fetus in my womb."

"Even so, Madam Wu should rest more," Liu Bei persuaded, thinking of something and saying.

"In that case, is the Sun family now entirely managed by Madam Wu alone?"

"Barely managing," Madam Wu replied.

"In the future, if Madam Wu has any difficulties, you can send a servant to the government office to inform me," Liu Bei said.

"Then I will trouble Administrator Liu in the future."

"Madam Wu doesn't need to be so polite. Brother Wentai and I are good friends. Brother Wentai is serving the country and cannot return home. I should take care of his wife and children on his behalf, and Madam Wu can just call me Xuande," Liu Bei said.

Madam Wu heard this and also intended to close the distance between the two sides, replying.

"It is a blessing for the Sun family that my husband has such a good friend as Duke Xuande."

Immediately, just as Liu Bei was concernedly asking Madam Wu if there were any difficulties in the family at the moment, a soldier walked up to Xiahou Bo, who was guarding by Liu Bei's side, and reported a few words.

Then, Xiahou Bo whispered to Liu Bei. "My lord, Master Zikun is now outside the door."

"Zikun is here?" Upon hearing this, a smile unconsciously appeared on Liu Bei's face, and he said to Madam Wu.

"My right-hand man has arrived. I wonder if I can invite him into the mansion, so that I can introduce him to Madam Wu."

"Could it be Li Zikun?" Madam Wu asked.

"That's right."

"Even a woman like me has heard of the name of Li Sanqian, and I would like to meet him."

As she spoke, Madam Wu was about to get up and personally greet him outside the door.

Upon seeing this, Liu Bei hurriedly dissuaded Madam Wu from resting in the main hall, and then led Xiahou Bo to the door to greet Li Ji into the mansion.

A moment later, when Liu Bei returned again, there was a graceful young man behind him, with an elegant and indifferent demeanor between his glances.

After Liu Bei briefly introduced the two sides, Li Ji looked at the beautiful young woman in front of him, who possessed both nobility and the glow of pregnancy, and was slow to associate her with the somewhat solidified impression of the frail and aging "Wu Guotai."

Where was Wu Guotai of 184 AD still charming, she was clearly at her peak…

Ahem… Do not look at what is improper!

Realizing something, Li Ji quickly looked away to avoid being rude.

At this time, three more figures of different heights walked into the main hall.

The one in the lead was much younger than Xiahou Lan, but his tender face was filled with a heroic spirit. Facing the guests in the main hall, he did not show the slightest timidity, and saluted with grace.

"Mother, what is the matter that you called the child here for?"

Madam Wu then introduced to Liu Bei and Li Ji. "Duke Xuande, Master Zikun, this is Sun's eldest son, Sun Ce, who is now nine years old…"

Immediately, Madam Wu said to Sun Ce. "Ce'er, this is your father's good friend, quickly greet Uncle Xuande and Master Zikun."

Upon hearing this, Sun Ce, who was nearly nine years old, immediately saluted.

"Sun Ce greets Uncle Xuande, greets Master Zikun."

"Please rise quickly," Liu Bei hurriedly stepped forward to help Sun Ce up, looking at this heroic young man, his eyes were full of appreciation, and he praised.

"This child has the style of Wentai, and he will also be a fierce tiger in the future."

Li Ji was also quite interested in looking at the "Little Conqueror of Jiangdong" in the original trajectory, and even did not forget to rely on his age and seniority to touch Sun Ce's head, which can also be regarded as stroking the head of a tiger.

Sun Ce felt Li Ji's warm palm and intimate gesture, not only did he not show the slightest resistance, but he subconsciously rubbed against it.

Immediately, another child standing behind Sun Ce stepped forward and saluted in the same way as Sun Ce.

"This child is my second son, Sun Quan, who is now three years old."

Compared to the eldest son Sun Ce, Sun Quan could only be considered to have just weaned himself off milk. He was not very good at walking, and his words were still childish. When he looked at Liu Bei and Li Ji, he subconsciously wanted to hide behind Sun Ce.

However, Sun Ce took the opportunity to pull Sun Quan out, teaching him how to greet Liu Bei and Li Ji.

Liu Bei, seeing this, also praised, "The Second Young Master Sun is also extraordinary. If I have a son like him in the future, I would be content…"

Before Liu Bei could finish speaking, Li Ji stepped forward and picked up Sun Quan, interrupting Liu Bei's ominous pronouncement.

My lord, you mustn't!

I would rather the young master be Ah Dou than Sun Shiwan.

Therefore, Li Ji disregarded any impropriety and interrupted Liu Bei's spellcasting.