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

Chapter 177 Lady Liu of Youzhou, and Various Powerful Figures

"It is because of her husband and the prestige of the Liu family of Youzhou that the Yang and Wang women were willing to marry into the family. Otherwise, if it were another family, it would be a complete loss of the dignity that a clan should have."

As for marrying my husband, I can rest assured knowing that the Zhen family of Jizhou has learned from the example of the Mi family of Xuzhou. Moreover, I can also finalize a large number of collaborations between the Liu family and the Zhen family.

If she becomes a daughter-in-law directly, what's the point of trying anymore? By then, it will probably all be for naught, a complete waste of effort.

After Mi Lan's explanation, Liu Hong basically understood.

One is a daughter-in-law, and the other is the wife of the household.

As is well known, Liu Hong always entrusted his wives with important responsibilities, and did not confine them to the inner palace, but rather used them in various ways.

The first wife, Madam Wu, was in charge of the rear, the second wife, Madam Xu, managed Liu Garden, and the third wife, Cai Dan, promoted education. The Liu family private school is now basically under her control.

We cannot continue to let the current prefect, Cui Dan, handle the cultural and educational affairs; it would be a waste of his talents, and we absolutely cannot allow it.

As for Mi Lan in front of him, Liu Hong had delegated a great deal of authority to her in matters of commerce, and the Mi family of Xuzhou had always been law-abiding, so the development of the Mi family could be described as a great and steady progress.

These various incidents and practices, and the different ways the Liu family of Youzhou treated their family members, gradually spread to the ears of many people over time.

As for Liu Hong, although it is said that like father, like son, the Zhen family still has to take another gamble.

In addition, Liu Hong is not actually that old, only thirty years old. At his age, he could marry several beautiful young women who are of marriageable age.

It was perfectly reasonable, and the Zhen family of Jizhou was happy to do so.

"We'll discuss this further later."

Liu Hong swung his arm, and instantly lost much of his interest.

Upon seeing this, Mi Lan felt utterly helpless.

As the lady of the house, she should not make things difficult for Liu Hong. After marriage, she should obey her husband and everything should be done with Liu Hong in mind. She should not disrupt the proper order or break the rules.

Otherwise, over time, she might not even have a place in the inner quarters of the house.

"I wonder if the daughter of the Zhen family in Jizhou is truly blessed enough to marry such a man."

Mi Lan murmured to herself, her small hand unconsciously touching her lower abdomen, her eyes revealing her concerns about her current situation.

Only by bearing children for her husband Liu Hongyu could she truly establish herself within the Liu family.

The two had been sleeping together for several months, but there was still no sign of pregnancy. Not only her, but also Madam Xu and Madam Cai Dan were also unable to conceive.

One woman is fine, but several women are like this.

Mi Lan couldn't help but feel a little worried.

She shared her concerns with Cai Dan, Xu Shi, and Madam Wu, and the entire Liu family's inner quarters immediately became very lively.

"This can't be true? My husband should be alright, otherwise how could I have Xuande?"

Ms. Wu was the first to refute, and even felt a hint of annoyance.

Upon seeing this, Mi Lan repeatedly apologized and smiled apologetically, and then revealed the truth about each of them.

At this point, Mrs. Wu could no longer sit still.

The reason she allowed Liu Hong to marry so many family members was twofold. Firstly, it was for the prosperity and development of the entire family, as sometimes necessary marriage alliances are essential. Secondly, it was to ensure the complete flourishing and expansion of the Liu clan in Youzhou. Otherwise...

She was naturally unwilling.

In this world, no woman is willing to share a husband with another man; most are forced by the times and have no other choice.

But now that I'm really considering this matter—

Wu looked at everyone with a probing gaze.

Cai Yan made a decisive decision. Although she was usually a gentle and refined young lady, her decisiveness at this moment was second to none: "We should find a doctor with superb medical skills, and he should be a specialist in this field."

"Can't the imperial physicians from the palace do it?"

Ms. Wu asked this question subconsciously.

Cai Dan quickly retorted, "If the imperial physicians in the palace were so powerful, the previous emperors would not have only had two children."

"The emperor's harem has countless concubines, not to mention the palace maids who are favored by him, there are quite a lot of them."

Once this fact was revealed, the ladies in the inner quarters of the Liu family in the Duke of Weining's mansion completely lost faith in the imperial physician.

"In that case, we can only seek other divine doctors, and we must do so in secret. This matter must not be carried out in a grand manner, otherwise, where will my husband's dignity as a great general be? It will truly become a huge joke."

The scene changes!

When Liu Hong arrived at the palace, Old Madam Dong sat in front of him with a gentle smile on her face. Zhu Jun and Lu Zhi were beside her.

Today, it's time to finalize the matter of the Han Imperial Guards, otherwise Liu Hong's patience will run out.

"Today, I sent someone to invite the General here, thinking that the matter of the Imperial Guards of the Great Han should be settled. The General commands all the military power in the country, so how can the matter of the Imperial Guards be an exception?"

That's why I invited you here today—it's for this very reason.

This is the Tiger Tally of the Imperial Guards; today it will be handed over to the Grand General.

As Empress Dowager Dong spoke, she took out an object from her bosom. It was a bronze carving of a coiled dragon and a yellow dragon. Although there weren't many carvings on it, the special meaning behind it was extremely important. Even Liu Hong narrowed his eyes when he saw it, and his expression immediately became much more serious.

This tiger tally is no ordinary object. Without a corresponding explanation, a certain reputation, and sufficient strength, obtaining it would be akin to Yuan Shu obtaining the Imperial Seal of the State in the historical timeline.

This matter is neither good nor bad.

At this moment, when Empress Dowager Dong took out this item, the atmosphere in the entire Yongshou Palace changed.

This was the command of tens of thousands of elite troops, and even Zhu Jun couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.

Back then, he had an opportunity to take command of the Imperial Guards.

He didn't cherish it properly.

If he had to do it again, he would rather not.

Who could blame him when there was someone even more powerful in front of him, who had suppressed him completely from beginning to end?

At this point, he could only disappoint the late emperor's good intentions. The late emperor's arrangements were good enough, but in the end, he was powerless to change them.

"Your Majesty, it's not that your old minister is unworthy, but that the enemy is simply too powerful."

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Zhu Jun thought to himself.

There is naturally a reason behind his words.

"Since Empress Dowager Dong trusts me, I will certainly live up to her expectations today. In the future, my Liu clan and the entire Han dynasty will surely become better."

Liu Hong made all his promises.

Empress Dowager Dong nodded slightly, already feeling quite gratified.

But at that moment, a figure rushed forward at great speed, heading straight for the tiger tally in Liu Hong's hand.