The Three Great Han Dynasties: Awaken Liu Bei with a scolding; you weave mats and sell sandals.

"The General has already agreed to this matter."

Jia Xu spoke quickly and frankly, and Mi Zhu's face lit up with surprise: "Shouldn't we arrange for the two of them to meet again?"

The three siblings lost their father and mother at a young age, so he alone decided on the marriages of his younger sister and brother. As the eldest brother, he was the father, so the marriages were arranged by their parents and the matchmaker.

As far as he knew, General Liu Hong had no parents still alive. Even though he had considered keeping things simple, he hadn't expected it to happen so quickly.

"Once the marriage contract is signed, the household will naturally prepare all the formalities and rites. Although she will not be the principal wife but a concubine, I'm sure Brother Mi is well aware that the woman beside the General is no ordinary person and considers herself no different from the principal wife."

"That's natural, that's natural."

Mi Zhu said repeatedly, "If it weren't for the precedent, even Cai Yan, the daughter of Cai Yong, was married to Liu Hong as a concubine."

He might not be willing to give it up right away.

If all else fails, the young master of the Liu family could also be considered. However, it would be extremely difficult for him to become the principal wife. It would be better for him to become a concubine. Being a concubine would be less of a hardship than being a daughter-in-law. As the elder brother, Mi Zhu could still consider this point.

Finally, when Mi Zhu left the general's mansion, he felt a little dizzy; things had gone too smoothly.

Moreover, in less than half an hour, the two not only obtained a marriage contract, but also signed a business contract with each other. The terms of the contract can be described as generous, and even the dowry given to the Mi family by General Liu Hong was probably exceptionally generous.

Soon, Mi Zhu arrived at their residence in Luoyang. The plaque above it, with its two large, flowing characters "Mi Mansion," was also very eye-catching.

Back home, Mi Zhu recounted everything that had happened at the general's mansion, and his two younger siblings were immediately astonished.

Mi Fang was so surprised she couldn't close her mouth, and Mi Lan blurted out, "So, I'm getting married right now?"

"The General is a man of great appearance and handsome demeanor. His portrait is here, and his other stats are also well-documented. He is only thirty years old now, which is quite a good match for you."

In addition to the usual methods of maintaining health, one will be able to live a long and happy life together, and will not be left alone.

Furthermore, there were his wives and concubines. His wife was the woman he had married in Zhuojun years ago, who bore him his legitimate son, Liu Bei (Liu Xuande). Among his concubines was the mother of Xu Shu, who now held the position of one of the Nine Ministers in Luoyang. She was of a loyal and resolute character, and had been a widow for many years. Later, while studying at the Liu family's private school, she had many encounters with the General, and gradually, they developed feelings for each other, eventually becoming a member of the Liu family.

For the sake of Mi Lanzhen's younger sister's marriage.

Mi Zhu naturally used many channels in Luoyang to inquire from various parties, and then summarized the situation, which can be said to have a fairly accurate understanding of Liu Hong's situation. At this moment, he told it all in one breath.

An ordinary woman would naturally feel dizzy and disoriented at this moment, but for Mi Lan, it was extremely straightforward, and she understood everything immediately.

That's fine, anyway, merchants like us will eventually marry someone else as a concubine anyway.

Although she is now a concubine, she is practically the same as a wife. Moreover, I have also learned that the general is not harsh on the women in his household. He entrusts the management of the inner quarters to his eldest wife, while Xu is in charge of the private school. Cai, along with the other ladies in charge, spends her days enjoying the scenery, composing poems and songs, which is quite enjoyable. Each woman is giving full play to her strengths, following her heart, and acting according to her nature, which is quite acceptable.

Compared to other high-ranking officials who often treat their female relatives like commodities to entertain visiting guests, the general's character truly deserves to be called noble.

As Mi Lan spoke these words, her gaze subtly drifted towards her brother, the meaning behind her somber words self-evident.

Mi Zhu looked somewhat embarrassed by this, while Mi Fang looked up at the sky, keeping her eyes down and pretending not to know what her younger sister was saying.

With a cold snort, Mi Lan did not force the two of them.

The prevailing atmosphere among the gentry in the Han Dynasty is as it is, and it is truly unchangeable. Only by cultivating oneself and changing one's nature, like Liu Hong, can one find peace of mind. Otherwise, with worldly desires and the desire for pleasure after being well-fed and clothed, how could one truly change?

At least Mi Lan, having witnessed so many cunning and unpredictable people since childhood, would never believe such a person.

Marry the general?

He is currently surrounded by enemies, and it is unknown whether he is safe and sound.

Having found her soulmate for the rest of her life, Mi Lan's heart naturally fell for Liu Hong, and she found herself thinking about many things related to him. She could be considered a virtuous and gentle young lady.

The marriage certificate was quickly placed in Liu Hong's study. There were people from the Liu family of Youzhou and a large army of officers stationed in the palace, but Liu Hong did not live there. Therefore, his study was often visited by people to clean and tidy it up.

"Jia Xu, you did a good job."

After he left, Liu Hong handed the marriage certificate to Madam Wu.

Wu picked up the marriage certificate, gave Liu Hong a charming glare, then bit her lower lip, her face showing a loving yet resentful expression, and said, "My husband is really good at seducing people. Now, how come there's another girl from the Mi family?"

Well, Liu Hong gave a wry smile and could only explain in detail why the Liu family of Youzhou needed to develop through commerce.

He believed that Wu was not such an unreasonable person. Cai Yan and Xu Shi had both gone through the same thing before.

It's just one more person now, and I believe the other party will understand.

With a soft hum, Wu Shi, having Liu Hong under her thumb, started to throw a little tantrum, and Liu Hong, of course, had to coax her properly.

The marriage was then handled entirely by Madam Wu. As for Liu Hong, he was responsible for matters in the palace and the affairs of various clans. In fact, soon, a series of tests from these clans would begin.

What exactly does the General want?

Just as night fell, during dinner, Liu Hong summoned all the members of the Liu family to a gathering, which served as a way of having a heart-to-heart talk with them. No one dared to disobey Liu Hong's words.

Looking around, one could clearly see the figures seated at the banquet, each one a capable general of the Han Dynasty, along with several civil officials, all of whom were extremely talented.

Among them are Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, and even Taishi Ci, Xu Huang, Zhang Liao, and Gao Shun. On the civil side, Xu Shu, Guo Jia, and Yang Xiu are also present.

Not only from aristocratic families but also from humble backgrounds, there were people from all walks of life. With all these people gathered together, how could Liu Hong be afraid of them in the slightest? It was just this one group of people.

He can achieve twice the result with half the effort in everything he does.