The Three Kingdoms: I asked you to save Guan Yu, not to destroy Sun Quan.

Chapter 688 Liu Shan Plays the Victim

Guan Xing was also exhausted these days. He originally planned to sleep for three days and three nights when he returned to the military camp, sleeping soundly until he was completely exhausted.

But the moment he heard that his son had been born, Guan Xing felt a surge of energy welling up inside him, and he immediately turned around and sprinted home at top speed.

On his way home, he felt both excited and guilty. This was his first time being a father, having lived two lives. How could he not be excited?

But when he thought about how he wasn't by Sun Luyu's side during her pregnancy, and didn't even come back when she was about to give birth, he felt a pang of guilt and inexplicable sadness. He felt he was such a terrible husband.

With that thought in mind, Guan Xing rushed through the city gate and headed towards the mansion at an unprecedented speed.

Liu Shan, Zhang Bao, Jiang Wei, and Xia Tong were not so excited. They only ran a few steps before getting too lazy to run any further, slowing down to walk and chat.

"Who do you think Anguo's son resembles, him or his wife?"

"How can you tell right after a baby is born? It'll take a few years to tell. Speaking of which, Anguo's son has already been born, so Uncle and Aunt Qiao's child must be coming soon, right? If Anguo's son and Uncle's son are born at the same time, do you think the uncle and nephew will fight in the future?"

"Is there even a question? Boys always fight. Let's think about who we should side with if they really fight in the future."

The group chatted and laughed as they made their way to the Shence Marquis's residence. Guan Xing arrived home halfway there.

Guan Xing, who had been running wildly from the city gate to the mansion gate, was panting heavily and covered in sweat, but he did not stop to rest. Instead, he charged into the mansion with the force of a raging bull, knocking away the gatekeeper who was waiting for him.

The poor doorman saw Guan Xing just smiling and preparing to greet him, but before he could even open his mouth, he was knocked away and fell to the ground screaming.

Guan Xing didn't even look and rushed into the backyard bedroom, slamming his head against the door. This time, the door was locked from the inside and he couldn't break it open. Instead, the impact caused him pain all over his body.

Fortunately, as soon as the noise was made, the door opened from the inside, and Bu Lianshi came out.

Guan Xing knew without guessing that Bu Lianshi had come to take care of the new mother, so he quickly bowed and said, "Your son-in-law greets your mother-in-law."

Bu Lianshi was somewhat displeased that Guan Xing had only returned at this time, but she did not lash out. Instead, she said, "Come in, and walk quietly. Xiao Hu is still in confinement after childbirth and should not be exposed to the wind."

Guan Xing expressed his understanding and followed Bu Lianshi cautiously into the room. He tiptoed to the bedside and saw Sun Luyu leaning against the bed, holding the child and looking at him. His nose tingled, and he was speechless for a long time before finally saying, "Wife, I'm so sorry, I...I..."

Guan Xing, who is usually eloquent, was now like a stuttering child, struggling for a long time without figuring out what to say.

Sun Luyu smiled gently and said, "It's good that you're back. Come and see your son."

Guan Xing then looked at the baby in her arms, reaching out to hold him, but found his hands were so dirty they looked like they'd been pulled out of a mud pit. He could only awkwardly withdraw them and say with a helpless smile, "I'll just look."

Looking from his perspective, the three-day-old baby hadn't fully developed yet, his face was wrinkled and looked quite ugly, but he seemed unaware of his ugliness, grinning at Guan Xing and waving his arms, wanting Guan Xing to hold him.

Sun Luyu grabbed the little guy's finger that was reaching for Guan Xing and smiled with a face full of doting affection, "I gave him the humble name Snowball. Have you thought of a proper name yet?"

Guan Xing nodded hastily and said, "I've thought it through. Let's call him Guan Tong. I hope the Han Dynasty will be unified soon."

Historically, Guan Xing's eldest son was named Guan Tong. Since there was already someone available to use, why bother thinking about it?

Sun Luyu stroked the little guy's head and said, "Snowball, did you hear that? You have a name now!"

Then he looked at Guan Xing and said, "Go take a shower and change your clothes. You can hug Snowball after you're done."

Guan Xing nodded, turned around, and bowed deeply to Bu Lianshi, saying, "Thank you for your hard work these past few days, Mother-in-law."

Upon hearing this, Bu Lianshi's resentment towards him vanished instantly, and she finally smiled and said, "What's so hard about watching your own grandson? Go take a bath. I've already arranged for the kitchen to cook for you. Come eat after your bath. Look at you, you've gotten so thin in the last few months."

In the mountains and forests, you're exposed to wind and sun, not to mention having to protect yourself from mosquito bites. It's no wonder you can't gain weight under these conditions.

Guan Xing bowed and took his leave. Sun Luyu's gaze followed his figure. Seeing that his right heel was exposed because the sole of his shoe had separated from the upper, he couldn't help but feel sorry for him and said, "Even his shoes are worn out. I really don't know what kind of suffering he has endured out there."

Bu Lianshi said irritably, "You should worry about your old mother instead. I'm not suffering."

Sun Luyu immediately said in a coquettish tone, "Mother..."

The moment Bu Lianshi heard her call her "Mother," her bones melted. She poked her forehead and said irritably, "I really owe you something."

As Guan Xing stepped out of the room, before he could even turn the corner, he saw Liu Chan, Zhang Bao, and the other three approaching together. He promptly went up to them and pulled them to another bedroom to prepare for a bath.

They had been bathing in the river all day, and being grown men, they had nothing to hide. But when Liu Shan heard that he was going to take a bath, he objected, saying, "I can't bathe, I can't bathe yet. I have to let Father see me first, otherwise how will Father know how much I've suffered outside?"

After months of traveling, the group was filthy, looking like refugees fleeing famine. Such attire might be an eyesore to others, but not to Liu Shan. These were his medals. If Liu Bei saw them, he would surely praise him, or at least not beat him again!

So Liu Shan not only didn't wash himself, but also wanted to make himself look even more destitute and miserable.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Bao exclaimed with delight, "Your Highness is brilliant! I won't wash it either; I need my mother to see it so she'll feel sorry for me and cook me something delicious."

Guan Xing rolled his eyes. Was it really necessary? How old are you?

Although Guan Xing felt that this approach was a bit pointless, he respected their opinions and didn't press the matter further. Instead, he briefly explained the child's situation. The uncles felt that it wasn't appropriate for the child to meet his nephew in such a state, so they took their leave and decided to come back the next day.

Liu Shan and Zhang Bao returned home without even eating, not because they weren't hungry, but because they wanted to maintain their hunger so they could curry favor with their parents.

Liu Shan returned to the palace safely under the escort of Zhang Bao, Jiang Wei, and Xia Tong. After dismissing the three, he went straight to the imperial study. Upon entering, he bowed to Liu Bei, who was reading at the table, and said, "Your son greets Father Emperor. Father, I have returned."

Liu Bei put down his book and said sarcastically, "Hey, isn't this His Highness? What brings you home today?"

Liu Shan did not refute, but lowered his head slightly and said in a pitiful tone, "Father, I'm hungry."

One sentence silenced Liu Bei's thousand words. Only then did Liu Bei look closely at Liu Chan and see that although his clothes were tattered, his eyes were bright. His originally slightly fat figure had been reduced by more than half. The fat that used to be an eyesore had now all turned into powerful muscles. Indeed, the military camp really does train people.

Liu Bei said with a mixture of heartache and relief, "Not bad, not bad. It seems you didn't spend your time in the military camp in vain. Go take a bath and eat. After you get up tomorrow, summarize the events of the past few months and write them into a memorial. I want to see what you've been through these past few months."

Liu Shan immediately complained, "Ah, I still have to write a memorial?"

He went to the army to avoid studying and writing, but who would have thought that he would have to write a summary after finally coming back? How could he possibly write a summary?

Liu Bei glared at him and scolded, "What 'ah'? Since you don't want to write, let's talk about your crimes of leaving the capital without permission and disobeying the imperial edict. Don't tell me you didn't receive the imperial edict summoning you back to the capital?"

Liu Shan's expression changed slightly, and he quickly said, "I will write it myself, I will definitely write it by hand, and I will never have someone else write it for me."

After saying that, he took off running, afraid that if he was too slow, Liu Bei would change his mind.

He received Liu Bei's imperial edict summoning him back to the capital two months ago, but he delayed his return with various excuses until today. If this matter is investigated, even if he is the crown prince, he will not have a good outcome. Therefore, he must not let Liu Bei bring it up again.