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Song-Ming -> Romance of the Three Kingdoms -> Cao Cao Organizes A Hunting Expedition In Xutian; Dong Cheng Receives A Secret Command In The Palace -> 21

西馬騰:「。」:「!」:「。」:「?」:「。」:「。」He left the room and very soon returned with his friend, who also wrote his name in the presence of all the others. After this they went into one of the inner chambers to drink success to the new plot. While there, a new visitor, Ma Teng, Governor of Xiliang, was announced. "Say I am indisposed," said the host, "and cannot receive visitors." The doorkeeper took the message, whereat Ma Teng angrily said, "Last night at the Donghua Gate, I saw him come out in robe and girdle. How can he pretend illness today? I am not come from mere idleness, why does he refuse to see me?" The doorkeeper went in again and told his master what the visitor had said and that he was very angry. Then Dong Cheng rose, excused himself saying he would soon return, and went to receive Ma Teng. After the visitor had saluted and they were both seated, Ma Teng said, "I have just come from a farewell audience and wished to bid you good bye. Why did you want to put me off?" "My poor body was taken suddenly ill. That is why I was not waiting to welcome you," said Dong Cheng. "You do not look as if you were ill. Your face wears the very bloom of health," said Ma Teng bluntly.


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