Wang Yun looked at the package in front of him. The object inside seemed to be in the shape of a blade.
He seemed to have thought of something.
"Could this be... Is this...?"
With trembling hands, Wang Yun took the package and slowly opened it.
Sure enough, it was exactly as he had thought—it was the lost treasure of the Wang family, the Seven-Star Treasure Blade.
Wang Yun picked up the treasured blade nostalgically. The scabbard was adorned with seven precious gemstones, shimmering with brilliance, looking exceptionally beautiful.
He drew the blade, and instantly, a sharp aura surged forth.
Wang Yun plucked a few strands of his hair, placed them on the blade, and gently blew. The hairs were cleanly severed.
Cutting hair with a mere breath! It was indeed the Seven-Star Treasure Blade of the Wang family—there was no mistake!
Wang Yun's reaction made Yuan Shu, who was watching from the side, gape in astonishment.
Loving a treasured blade was one thing, but the problem was—he barely had any hair left to begin with.
Not only did he not protect what little he had, but he even plucked it out himself. Yuan Shu truly found this enlightening.
As Wang Yun continued admiring the Seven-Star Blade, completely entranced, Yuan Shu asked from the side:
"Uncle, are you satisfied with this treasure?"
Hearing Yuan Shu's question, Wang Yun snapped back to reality.
At this moment, when he looked at Yuan Shu again, he no longer felt the slightest dislike. No matter how he looked at his nephew now, he found him pleasing to the eye.
Suppressing his excitement, he said to Yuan Shu:
"Gonglu, this Seven-Star Treasure Blade is indeed the heirloom of our Wang family. It has been lost for many years.
For you to retrieve it and return it to me—I am deeply grateful.
However, this blade is no ordinary item; it is a priceless treasure. Are you truly willing to give it up so easily?"
Looking at Wang Yun, Yuan Shu sincerely replied:
"Uncle, no matter how valuable this blade is, in the end, it is still something with a price. But the bond between us is priceless.
Exchanging a priced treasure for a priceless family bond—I believe it is well worth it."
Hearing these words, Wang Yun was moved to the point of tears.
So his nephew valued family ties this much!
To think he had always assumed Yuan Shu looked down on the Wang family—looked down on him, Wang Yun.
It turned out he had been narrow-minded all along, wrongly blaming this nephew!
As these thoughts flooded his mind, a wave of guilt surged in his heart.
He took a step forward, grasped Yuan Shu's hand, and said:
"Good nephew, in the past, I…"
At this point, Wang Yun's voice choked up, unable to continue.
After steadying his emotions, he finally said:
"I have always been prejudiced against you, thinking you were merely a spoiled noble of the Yuan family.
But today, I finally understand what it means for blood to be thicker than water.
From now on, you are like my own son, and the Wang family will be your strongest support!"
Yuan Shu gently responded, "Uncle, you're too kind. We are family to begin with."
In his heart, he thought that this deal was truly worth it. Though Wang Yun had not made any promises to him, from now on, he would likely be willing to grant any request.
Wang Yun was in an exceptionally good mood today. He smiled and said to Yuan Shu:
"Good nephew, since you've come all this way to visit your uncle, why not stay and have lunch at my home?"
Yuan Shu replied, "Uncle, I still have three guards waiting outside…"
Before Yuan Shu could finish speaking, Wang Yun waved his hand grandly and said:
"They have worked hard protecting my nephew. Invite them in as well—make sure they are well-fed and taken care of!"
Since Wang Yun had already spoken, Yuan Shu could only nod in agreement.
The luncheon was held in the grand dining hall of Wang Yun's residence. In ancient noble households, a well-equipped dining hall was essential for hosting esteemed guests.
This dining hall could accommodate many people, and its importance was on par with the main reception hall.
Wang Yun had put in considerable effort for this meal. The feast was lavish, with a variety of exquisite delicacies.
However, despite the grand preparation, the number of attendees was small. Besides Wang Yun and Yuan Shu, there was only a little girl present.
Yuan Shu glanced at the young girl—she had a delicate, pointed chin and bright, lively eyes, looking as if she had stepped right out of a painting.
In terms of appearance alone, this little girl was even more beautiful and adorable than Cai Wenji.
However, Cai Wenji has a scholarly aura, while this little girl exudes a captivating charm. The two of them each have their own unique qualities.
Yuan Shu couldn't help but be surprised. Could it be that all the children in the late Han and Three Kingdoms period were this beautiful?
This doesn't seem normal. They're almost too good-looking.
Wang Yun smiled and introduced her to Yuan Shu:
"Good nephew, let me introduce you. This is my adopted daughter, Diao Chan. She is also your cousin.
Since we're family, you should grow closer in the future."
Wang Yun's words reminded Yuan Shu—right! Diao Chan was Wang Yun's adopted daughter!
Why didn't I think of that earlier?
No wonder I felt that this little girl's beauty surpassed even Cai Wenji's.
How could Yuan Shu, who was interested in Diao Chan, miss the opportunity to investigate?
Without hesitation, he commanded the system:
"System, check Diao Chan's attributes for me, now!"
"Ding! System received the command, searching for the attributes of Beauty Diao Chan.
System query successful:
Beauty Name: Diao Chan
Current Attributes:
Strength: 12 Leadership: 20 Intelligence: 62 Politics: 31 Charm: 80 Luck: 65
Peak Attributes:
Strength: 61 Leadership: 55 Intelligence: 82 Politics: 77 Charm: 99 Luck: 66
Diao Chan's Favorability Toward Host: 0 (Strangers)
Diao Chan's Skills:
Moonlit Beauty (Awakened): Diao Chan possesses unparalleled beauty. Any man who sees her will instinctively develop a favorable impression, while any woman who sees her will feel inferior in comparison.
When interacting with others, charm increases by 3 points.
Perceptive Mind (Awakened): Diao Chan is keenly observant and can clearly distinguish between good and evil. She cannot be deceived by the lies of villains.
Virtuous Support (Awakened): Diao Chan is highly perceptive and understanding. When assisting others in executing strategies, her intelligence increases by 10 points. When aiding in political affairs, her politics increases by 10 points.
After reading Diao Chan's attributes, Yuan Shu couldn't help but sigh:
What a truly talented and beautiful woman!
A charm value of 99, plus an extra 3 points when interacting with others—her charm has already exceeded 100!
She might be the only beauty in all of the Three Kingdoms era to surpass 100 in charm.
Unfortunately, her fate was tragic. She became a pawn in the struggle between Dong Zhuo and Wang Yun.
In the end, she followed the reckless Lü Bu and met a miserable fate.
But now that little Diao Chan is my cousin, it is only right that she receives my protection.
I will never let my cousin repeat the same tragic destiny.
After Wang Yun's introduction, Diao Chan stood up and greeted Yuan Shu with a bow:
"Diao Chan greets Cousin."
Her voice was crisp and pleasant, carrying a hint of sweetness.
Her eyes, however, did not resemble those of a child; instead, they held the depth and wisdom of an experienced young woman.
A glimmer of intelligence and understanding flashed in her gaze, stirring Yuan Shu's protective instincts.
To be so perceptive at such a young age—she must not have had the same carefree life in Wang Yun's household as Cai Wenji had in the Cai family.
Yuan Shu sincerely said to Diao Chan:
"Cousin, from now on, we are family. No matter what happens, I will always protect you."
Diao Chan was naturally sensitive to emotions and skilled at reading people.
She noticed that Yuan Shu spoke with complete sincerity, realizing that he truly meant what he said.
She bowed once more and replied:
"Diao Chan thanks Cousin for his care."
[Author's Note]: Another legendary beauty of the Three Kingdoms has made her entrance! Between little Diao Chan and little Cai Wenji, who will be more popular?