Cao Cao, when he's shrewd, is clever to the point of death, but when he gets a brain cramp, not even ten oxen can pull him back.
"Lord, what are you doing?" Dian Wei asked with a puzzled expression, seeing Cao Cao sneak out of the house cautiously.
"Ahem, Elai, you just stand here." Cao Cao looked at the unexpectedly towering and ox-like Dian Wei behind him, twitching slightly.
"..." A row of question marks appeared above Dian Wei's head, having no idea what was wrong with Cao Cao, but being always loyal, he stood like a stake as ordered by Cao Cao.
At dusk, Cao Cao sneaked to the courtyard of Zhang Xiu's house, understanding from the closed doors that Lady Zou was avoiding suspicion as a widow.
Although women remarrying at this time posed no pressure, most people would change due to others' remarks. Malicious words can destroy, while good words can unconsciously make people care about others' perceptions.
