Is Subverting Great Wei Truly Like This?

Ding Yi was born into the Ding Clan of Pei State, a family that had intermarried with the Cao family for generations. Cao Cao's original wife was a member of the Ding Clan, though they separated following the accidental death of Cao Ang.

In the early years of the Jian'an era, Cao Cao wished to emulate his forebears by marrying Princess Qinghe to the talented and handsome Ding Yi. He sought out Cao Pi to discuss the matter, but Cao Pi, who disliked Ding Yi, advised against it on the grounds that Ding Yi's eyes were too small.

Not only did Cao Pi look down upon Ding Yi, but he also suggested that Cao Cao marry Princess Qinghe to Xiahou Mao, the second son of Xiahou Dun.

Later, Cao Cao appointed Ding Yi as an Official of the Western Bureau in the Prime Minister's Office. Upon conversing with him, Cao Cao discovered his exceptional talent and sighed in admiration: "Ding Yi is truly a rare and brilliant talent. Even if he were blind, I should still have married my daughter to him, let alone for the mere fact that his eyes are a bit small. It was Zihuan who misled me."

Once Ding Yi learned of this, he harbored a grudge against Cao Pi. During the struggle for the succession between Cao Pi and Cao Zhi, he stood firmly with Yang Xiu, becoming a staunch supporter of Cao Zhi.

After Yang Xiu was executed and Cao Cao passed away, the Ding brothers lost their protector and spent their days in deep melancholy.

After Cao Zhi arrived in Ye City, they visited him several times to drink together; it seemed that sharing their pain made it easier to bear.

Although Cao Zhi was fond of wine, he preferred company. Today, seeing