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

Chapter 176 Xu Shu's Wife, Sun Family's Youngest Daughter

Xu Shu finished speaking.

Suddenly, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, two dignified men of seven feet tall, became somewhat hesitant.

A few days ago, their family members did ask them about their wishes, but the two men didn't take it to heart at the time. Now it seems that everything was foreshadowed.

"It's not just the two of them."

Xu Shu continued, "I'm afraid I'll have to worry about you all. What kind of person is Father? Now that Xuande is getting married, how could he forget you young talents?"

As Xu Shu finished speaking, this time he included himself in the calculations as well.

Upon hearing this, many people in the room spoke up, with Gan Ning being the first to say: "Yuanzhi, I'm afraid that among so many people, you should also have a share."

After all, that was someone Lord Liu valued highly; their relationship was one of utmost trust.

The others nodded in agreement, seemingly sharing the same thought.

In response, Xu Shu pursed his lips, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth: "Indeed, there is a daughter of the Sun family named Sun Shangxiang, who is about the same age as me. She is currently acting as a matchmaker, but whether it will work out or not is still unknown."

Seeing that Xu Shu had found a suitable match, everyone in the room immediately started shouting and making a ruckus, as if they were even happier than if it had been their own wish to be fulfilled. It was truly enviable to others.

As dusk fell, the group of young men returned home.

Zhang Fei arrived home.

Their family still sells dried meat in this area surrounding Luoyang, but now it has become an entire industry chain, basically encompassing everything from top to bottom.

In addition, the profit margin was not high, so the gentry gave them face and the meat was delivered directly to Old Zhang's family, so they lived a relatively wealthy life.

Although the Zhang family cannot yet be considered a legitimate aristocratic family, they still have a promising future.

"Father."

Upon returning home today, Zhang Fei suddenly became somewhat awkward and embarrassed, unsure of how to broach the subject.

Zhang Hong, who understood his son's thoughts better than anyone, rolled his eyes at him and said, "You're quick-tempered, aren't you? The family has indeed arranged a marriage for you."

"Which family's daughter is she from? What does she look like? Does she have a big butt?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Fei realized that the old man had directly brought up this topic.

Coming from a family of butchers, he was straightforward about his family background and marriage prospects. In his view, any coy or timid talk was simply meaningless.

It's better to be generous like this; that's true decorum.

Zhang Hong stroked his long beard. At this time, people liked to keep a beautiful beard, as it showed maturity and handsomeness. Otherwise, it would be embarrassing to be seen in the court.

In the past, court officials had often been in this situation. In the eyes of many bearded men, they were as innocent as children and were hardly capable of great things, which is why this tradition arose.

Zhang Hong continued to speak eloquently, while Guan Yi also told Guan Yu about the matter.

That night, countless young men were unlikely to get a good night's sleep; the night was destined to be very long.

The next morning, Liu Hong woke up to find that Liu Bei's marriage was about to be arranged and held.

Suddenly, Mi Lan, who usually didn't move around much in the inner quarters, looked rather strange today.

When Cai Dan saw this, she immediately sent one of her servants to Liu Hong to tell him about it. It was a kind gesture from her classmate.

Liu Hong naturally took it to heart, so he went directly to Mi Lan and asked her about it.

Liu Hong raised an eyebrow, called Mi Lan to the study, and asked with a serious look in his eyes: "Could it be that something has happened to the Mi family?"

What exactly happened?

If you don't say anything, how can I help you?

Now that we're family, why bother with formalities? Or perhaps you don't consider me part of the family, and even look down on me?

Liu Hong's words sounded like some kind of explanation, and Mi Lan subconsciously shook her head, feeling a bitterness and grievance rising in her heart. She repeatedly said, "That's not how it is, absolutely not."

Actually, it was someone from the Zhen family of Jizhou. My Mi family and the Zhen family have always been on good terms. I don't know how to explain this matter for a moment, and I'm truly sorry that my husband has misunderstood."

Mi Lan slowly recounted the story.

After listening to everything, Liu Hong naturally assumed it was about a business partnership.

In his memory, the Mi family of Xuzhou and the Zhen family of Jizhou were genuine business families, which made perfect sense.

"OK."

Liu Hong slowly began to speak.

"really?"

A hint of surprise appeared in Mi Lan's eyes.

But then, as if remembering something, she slowly showed a troubled expression, "My husband agreed so easily. I thought my husband was different from other men and would consider it more carefully."

"What's there to agree or disagree about?"

Liu Hong shook his head and chuckled, then voiced his thoughts: "The Mi family's business and the Liu family's business, it seems the two families are now one. Could it be that there's some rift or estrangement between my wife and me?"

"That's absolutely impossible."

Mi Lan looked surprised, but also somewhat amused and exasperated.

This statement came out.

She understood perfectly well, but Liu Hong had genuinely misunderstood.

"My husband misunderstood."

Mi Lan hurriedly said, "The Zhen family of Jizhou is not doing business here, but rather this marriage alliance is for Xuande's benefit."

Naturally, at this moment, Liu Hong subconsciously thought of Liu Bei's marriage.

One principal wife and two concubines.

As the saying goes, one should have three wives and four concubines. Yuan, Yang, and Wang had already taken all three positions of wives.

Now, at this point...

Even if Liu Hong wanted to continue, he couldn't. Otherwise, it would be against propriety and would also subtly offend the Yang family, as well as the Wang family, in addition to the Yuan family.

This is not something a proper head of household should do.

"It's not Xuande, it's you, my husband."

Mi Lan pouted, and there was a hint of reluctance in her voice as she spoke, "I—"

Liu Hong was utterly stunned this time: "How could it be me?"

Liu Hong shook his head and couldn't help but chuckle.

He recalled the ages of the Zhen family's children, who were much younger than him. "It's really a joke, not a joke."

Mi Lan remained serious and said, "After all, Xuande already has three wives. If he marries again, he will have four wives. Moreover, the two concubines in addition to these three wives are already considered to be overstepping the bounds."

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