Short Scene:
Cao Cao [kindly]: Zilong! I've heard you still haven't married?
Zhao Yun [confused]: It is true that I have yet to marry. May I ask why Lord Cao brings it up?
Cao Cao [beaming]: They say one cannot build a career without first settling down. I have a daughter of marriageable age, and she would make a fine match for you, Zilong. You are handsome and skilled in both letters and arms, so I have been thinking of arranging a marriage. What do you say?
Zhao Yun [blushing slightly]: Lord Cao praises me too highly. I am not as good as you say, and besides, I have yet to establish myself. [Feeling a little proud inside]
Cao Cao [stern]: That's not right, Zilong. With your abilities, building a career is only a matter of time. At your age, I already had several children. Once you have a family, you can have peace of mind. Or are you dissatisfied with my daughter?
Zhao Yun [shaking his head]: Lord Cao, you misunderstand. I don't mean that. It's just...
Cao Cao [grabbing his hand]: No "just." Here, Zilong, take this jade pendant as a betrothal token. Once the campaign against Dong is over, we'll exchange the betrothal gifts.
Zhao Yun [watching Cao Cao dash off]: Lord Cao! Lord Cao, don't go!
Offscreen:
Cao Cao: Daughter, I've found you a husband.
Cao Xian: Huh? Father, are you joking? I'm only thirteen!
Cao Cao: No. I've already settled things with Zhao Yun, also known as Zhao Zilong. He'll come to ask for your hand soon.
Cao Xian [What the heck? Isn't Zhao Yun one of Liu Bei's people? How did my father lure him over?]
P.S. The characters may act out of character. If you don't like that, don't read.
