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

Chapter 183 Meeting Mr. Shui Jing

"Wenhe, I have heard a bit about your reputation; it's quite impressive."

Mr. Shuijing spoke slowly.

"Mr. Shui Jing is joking."

Although Jia Xu did not appear arrogant on the surface, he was extremely proud inside. This was a common problem among so-called great talents, which was quite normal.

However, this common problem seemed somewhat insignificant in the face of the world-renowned Mr. Shui Jing.

Mr. Shui Jing can be considered a true Confucian scholar of the world.

Even among the great Confucian scholars, he would absolutely stand at the top, and in this peaceful era of the Han Dynasty, he would be the most revered figure among the gentry seeking knowledge.

He himself is an extremely significant milestone.

Therefore, it's understandable that Jia Xu was convinced at this moment, showing humility on the surface and in his heart.

"And you, Guo Fengxiao, your reputation at Yingchuan Academy has never been low. Countless teachers have a headache because of you."

"It's just a rumor that you took that Five-Stone Powder—"

"It is not a superior product, and the students have not yet had time to take it."

If Mr. Shui Jing's judgment was even slightly inappropriate, Guo Jia would immediately reply to prove his innocence: "I only came into contact with it at the time, and only because it is addictive did I not take it."

After explaining the whole story, Guo Jia breathed a sigh of relief and then looked at Jia Xu with gratitude.

It was only after being reminded by the other party that I was able to get help.

He then temporarily abandoned his idea of ​​taking Wushi Powder.

As for the attitude of the General's Mansion towards the Five-Stone Powder, most people are still unaware of it, at least General Liu Hong has never mentioned it.

The saying goes, "Anything not prohibited by law is permissible." Following this logic, it seems not so bad that quite a few people in the General's Mansion have already been secretly coming into contact with this item.

"That's good, very good."

Upon hearing Guo Jia's words, Mr. Shui Jing nodded repeatedly, his face showing satisfaction.

Immediately.

He seemed to have also received some bad news, and said to the two of them again, "Now all the people in Yingchuan Academy can be used by the General, so you two have made a wasted trip."

Mr. Shui Jing vaguely sensed something, but Jia Xu and Guo Jia would never admit to this idea, otherwise they would be asking for trouble.

Mr. Shuijing hadn't held out much hope for their denial from the beginning; he simply nodded slightly, indicating that he understood their thoughts.

What followed was a silent understanding: you don't affect me, I don't affect you, then this game in Yingchuan can continue. This is what everyone is willing to do; otherwise, no one would agree.

Guo Jia and Jia Xu both breathed a sigh of relief.

When news from Yingchuan reached the imperial city of Luoyang, a group of people from the Zhen family also arrived there.

"This is the imperial city of Luoyang. It is indeed very prosperous. No wonder people from all over the world come here. It makes perfect sense."

Zhen Bi lifted the carriage curtain to look outside.

At this moment, her heart was pounding.

The maidservant beside her also peeked out, her lips curving into a smile, her beautiful face revealing a great deal of joy.

And behind them.

Seeing the two girls chatting and laughing so happily, Zhen's parents nodded slightly and did not stop them.

Now that we're in Luoyang, although things haven't been settled yet, I have to say it's time to let the kids relax a bit.

Father Zhen let out a breath of stale air, finally feeling a bit more relaxed after days of travel: "Let's rest for a few days first, and then we'll go visit the General."

Zhen's mother, who was standing next to her, shared the same thought.

By the time the Zhen family had finally settled down in the imperial city of Luoyang, news of their arrival had already reached the General's Mansion, and Mi Lan was the first to learn of it.

The Zhen and Mi families were among the few merchant families in the Han Dynasty that managed to break through, so their interactions had always existed, only recently fading away.

"It's a rare and wonderful thing that the Zhen family's younger sister has arrived so quickly. I just don't know if their wish for this trip will come true."

Mi Lan sighed slightly, but her words didn't imply that she was particularly optimistic.

After all, it was Liu Hong's temperament.

She also understood that once a decision was made, it wasn't so easy to change it.

But ultimately, Liu Hong must be informed of this matter. This is in accordance with the established rules governing interactions among aristocratic families, and it is of utmost importance.

Time flew by in the blink of an eye, and Mi Lan had already arrived in Liu Hong's study.

This time, she didn't hesitate; instead, she spoke directly: "The Zhen family has already arrived in Luoyang. I wonder if my husband will see them or not?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Hong couldn't help but show a hint of embarrassment.

He thought it over carefully, then shook his head: "Meeting now would be extremely inappropriate. It would be better to wait a while longer, until all the affairs of the General's Mansion are completely settled, and then after Xuande's wedding. Only then would meeting be appropriate."

Liu Hong frowned slightly, then with a few words, everything was settled.

It wasn't that he was disrespecting Mi Lan, but rather that there were indeed many important matters to attend to in the household, and he simply couldn't spare the time to deal with the Zhen family's affairs.

Mi Lan understood perfectly and nodded, saying no more: "Then we'll listen to our husbands. I don't think the Zhen family's daughter will be in a hurry, especially the elders, who are always very understanding."

Upon hearing this, Liu Hong seemed to be urging him on, and Mi Lan could only give a wry smile. His itinerary, of course, would not be changed so easily.

As a general, he should still have at least this basic level of autonomy.

A few days later, Liu Hong returned to the Great Han Imperial Guard camp, a faint smile on his face.

Looking ahead, one soon spotted the figures of Liu Bei and his two brothers. It must be said that the military camp is a better training ground than other places.

Even from a distance, one could see the solemn expressions of Liu Bei, Zhang Fei, and Guan Yu. The changes over these past few days have been significant enough, truly a rare and joyous occasion.

Liu Hong stepped forward to greet him, and upon seeing this, Liu Bei sincerely exclaimed, "Father has arrived."

His tone was filled with undisguised joy, and he couldn't help but speak again, his face beaming with happiness, clearly in a very good mood.

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei also quickly stepped forward to pay their respects.

"It's time to go to the Yuan family. As the groom, you should go ahead and greet them."

Liu Hong explained the matter, and Liu Bei bowed and nodded in agreement.

After Liu Hong left.

A fleeting look crossed his eyes; time really flies, and he's reached the age to start a family in the blink of an eye.

He was once a lowly wandering knight on the streets of Zhuo County, but now he is the young master of the Liu family. Among the younger generation of the Han Dynasty, there are very few who can surpass him.