Wen Ping had endured the fierce assaults of Liu Bei's army and was exhausted after days of battle. Once Huang She took over for him, he returned to his residence to rest.
He had not initially suspected Huang She. Though Huang She lacked ability, Liu Bei's troops were also weary, and nothing should have happened during the night.
Thus, after returning to his residence, he gave it no further thought. He burned incense, bathed, and fell into a deep sleep.
Unexpectedly, at midnight, a commotion erupted outside the residence. Wen Ping tossed and turned from the noise, unable to sleep.
Just as he was about to rise and curse them out, the door slammed open, and Yi Ji hurried inside, saying directly to him:
"Why is the general still sleeping here? Do you not know that Huang She has rebelled and welcomed Liu Bei into the city?!"
Upon hearing this, Wen Ping's mind went blank. Once he came to his senses, he rose and shouted:
"How dare that traitor do this? He claimed he would help defend the city—was it all to deceive me?"
Before his words had finished, Yi Ji hurried forward with clothes and said:
"Since the general had already imprisoned that man, why did you release him, bringing about today's disaster?"
"The enemy has already entered the city. General, do not waste words—change quickly and lead your men away!"
Wen Ping had no time to be angry. He hurriedly donned his armor and left the room with Yi Ji.
Yet the moment they emerged, they saw flames rising at the front gate and heard an uproar. The enemy had clearly arrived.
Seeing this, Wen Ping knew escape through the front gate was impossible. He quickly seized Yi Ji and said:
"The front gate is blocked by the