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

Chapter 184 Liu Hong: Madam, she's still a little girl!

Liu Bei knew perfectly well that all of this was not due to his own great talent, but entirely due to his father's many calculations for him as his son, which led to the current prosperity.

Otherwise, he would probably still be weaving straw sandals on the streets of Zhuoxian right now.

Looking back, how I looked back then is something to laugh about; people have to grow up eventually.

"Congratulations, brother, you're getting married soon."

Zhang Fei laughed heartily as he offered his congratulations, and Guan Yu nodded and smiled in return.

"You all, stop teasing me, the eldest brother. Father will soon make arrangements for all of you."

Liu Bei smiled slightly at the two men, who nodded repeatedly, indicating that they would definitely follow their adoptive father's arrangements, which left Liu Bei even more speechless.

In this way, it seemed as if he was caught in the middle, becoming a well-deserved "rebellious son," leaving Liu Bei both amused and exasperated.

The next day, at daybreak, Liu Hong, accompanied by his son Liu Bei, personally arrived at the gate of the Yuan family mansion, paused briefly, and then turned to leave.

Many marriage matters ultimately cannot be handled by him, an elder; children must grow up eventually.

Inside the carriage, Liu Hong looked at Wu Shi, whose face was filled with worry, patted her soft hand, and gently comforted her: "Alright, Xuande can even go to the battlefield, so there's no need to worry too much about a small wedding procession."

"I'm excited, not worried."

Wu gave Liu Hong a charming glare, her tone tinged with a hint of coquettishness, "Back then, Xuande was so young, and now he's grown up so much. Things have really changed."

And you and I, we're both this age now.

When she spoke the first half of her speech, Wu was filled with joy, but when she spoke the second half, she became more resentful.

Especially when she looked at Liu Hong, who seemed to be the same as when they first met in his twenties, showing no signs of aging, Wu's resentment deepened.

"Well----"

Liu Hong chuckled softly, drawing out the last syllable of his voice, and coaxed, "Madam is still the same as before, just like when I first met her, the little Yan Yan, the childhood sweetheart. She still looks like a young girl."

Liu Hong's coaxing tactics are as effective as ever.

As expected, when Wu heard this, she glared at him again, but a faint blush appeared on her cheeks. Anyone with eyes could see that she was in a very good mood. She whispered, "My husband is talking nonsense again."

The allure of her lowered head stirred something within Liu Hong.

Inside the Yuan residence, Liu Bei, accompanied by Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, was proceeding according to proper etiquette. The Yuan family had also made all necessary preparations.

With good things happening in pairs, aside from the previous setbacks, the Yuan family naturally cannot afford to be careless in any other aspect and must strive for perfection to feel at ease.

More than half an hour later, Liu Bei, accompanied by his entourage from the Liu family of Youzhou, finally emerged from Yuan's residence. Judging from their expressions, everything seemed to have gone smoothly.

This time, only the Yuan family's wedding will be held; the next time, it will be for the daughters of the Yang family of Hongnong and the Wang family of Taiyuan.

The weddings should not be held together. It might be convenient for the Liu family, but it would be a disgrace to other clans. Liu Hong is always thoughtful and would never make such a mistake.

Inside the Yuan family mansion, Yuan's father held his daughter Yuan Ming's hand and carefully instructed her: "Ming'er, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has fallen on you. After you marry him, you must get along well with your husband."

"Your husband has a good father-in-law, so you don't need to worry about being wronged. That great general's reputation speaks for itself; he's always been exceptionally kind to his family."

With every smile and frown, Yuan Ming's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, yet her beautiful features remained undeniable, and her eyes held a hint of charm. As she listened to her father's words, she nodded repeatedly.

She curtsied, her voice soft yet firm: "Please rest assured, Father, I will never disappoint you, and I will never do such a foolish thing again."

I can tell.

She already had some understanding of what had happened to the Yuan family.

Not far away, Grand Tutor Yuan Kui, the true power holder of the Yuan family, along with outstanding young figures such as Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu, stood under the corridor. Upon seeing this scene, they nodded frequently, their faces showing satisfaction.

"It seems that the marriage between my Yuan family and the Liu family of Youzhou has finally come to fruition."

Yuan Wei spoke slowly, his tone resolute, "In this way, the prestige of my Yuan family will be further enhanced. Our gentry should endure for generations."

As for the matter of the royal family, we'll see how things unfold. If we don't enjoy glory in this life, securing honor in the next will be enough. This is in line with the Yuan family's long-standing tradition.

When Yuan Shu spoke at this moment, his words carried a hint of conservatism, making them hard to believe.

In his original trajectory, he was the kind of person who would do something as foolish as declaring himself emperor.

Yuan Shao, who was standing next to him, was speechless at this moment.

Marriage alliances among aristocratic families are all about seizing the opportunity. If you have it, you have it; if you don't, you don't. If you seize the opportunity, you hold onto it; if you don't, you can only watch others succeed.

Yuan Wei stroked his beautiful beard, a faint smile on his face, and looked into the distance, as if he could already see the future of the Yuan family: "The Liu family of Youzhou will surely be the dominant force for the next hundred years, which will greatly benefit my Yuan family. My clan will surely be able to regain its wealth and glory."

"This matter is entrusted to you, Benchu. If you succeed, it will be a great achievement; if you fail, you need not remain in Luoyang any longer, but can return directly to Jizhou."

His words were both an entrustment and a warning.

Grand Tutor Yuan Kui was quite concerned about his eldest son, Yuan Shu.

In addition, Yuan Shu has always been outstanding among the younger generation, especially among his direct descendants. He is only slightly inferior to Yuan Shao, but compared with other young people, he is undoubtedly very outstanding.

"Yes, Uncle."

At this moment, Yuan Wei spoke up without hesitation.

Yuan Shao, standing beside him, merely nodded slightly, and that was all.

Things like arranged marriages.

It had little to do with his branch of the family from the very beginning, so he had prepared for this from the start, and now it has simply happened.

The wedding will be held in a few days.

Liu Hong will eventually become a grandfather.

When Liu Bei had a wife and children, Liu Hong and three generations lived together, which was a rare blessing in the world.

Everything seemed perfectly safe, but in the past few days, a figure quietly appeared at the General's residence, and Liu Hong was completely unaware of it.

It seemed as if someone was keeping it from him, which was a rare occurrence in the household.

"I have met several ladies."

A slightly aged voice, but full of energy, uttered a few words.

The newcomers looked at the person before them. Mi Lan, Wu Shi, Xu Shi, and Cai Yan were all moved. Their attitude towards this person became not only warm but also more solemn.

"Dr. Zhang, the reason we went to so much trouble to find you is not for us women, but for the General."