Chapter 299: Chapter 287: The Transformation of Sima Yi

Xi Zhicai suddenly collapsed, startling Chen Qun considerably. If Xi Zhicai were to die just like that, how was he to explain to Cao Cao? If this fellow inexplicably died, Chen Qun simply would have no way to account for it to Cao Cao!

With just the two of them in the carriage, no matter how Chen Qun tried to explain such an incident, it would sound implausible. Even if Cao Mengde were magnanimous and let it go, it would still be a thorn in his side! Xi Zhicai was, after all, one of Cao Cao's most capable strategists, and although Chen Qun had greatly pleased Cao Cao, he was still new on the scene. Wouldn't everyone know toward whom Cao Cao was more inclined?

"Hey! Hey! Hey!" Chen Qun exclaimed in alarm, supporting Xi Zhicai's arm as he bellowed, "A doctor, call a doctor quickly!"