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

A hint of disappointment flashed in Cai Yong's eyes. He waved his hand and did not continue the previous topic.

The atmosphere became slightly awkward at this point, and Liu Zongran quickly turned around, as if he were extremely busy, and personally went to continue to handle other matters within the surrounded convoy.

"Has your daughter offended your father? Now he's trying to marry her off to everyone he meets."

Cai Yan pouted her pink lips, her eyebrows like autumn water, and said pitifully with a wronged expression.

"well……"

Cai Yong sighed softly.

He had unspeakable grievances in his heart.

My daughter is only a year past the ideal age for marriage, so we can wait a bit longer; but if she gets a few more years older, it will be much more difficult in the future.

Although a father loves his daughter dearly, he cannot accompany her for life, so he still wants to find her a good husband.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have spoken so rashly just now.

"I wonder how Liu Hong is doing now? Back in Zhuo County, his demeanor was no less impressive than that of the talented men of Luoyang, and perhaps even surpassed them in some ways."

Cai Yong was suddenly overcome with another inexplicable wave of emotion.

Unsurprisingly, this earned him frequent eye-rolls from his daughter, Cai Yan: "Father has really lost his mind. That Mr. Liu was already married with a wife and children back then. Does he really intend to marry his daughter to him as a concubine?"

"My daughter is a talented woman from Luoyang; she should be able to get married eventually."

At this time, Cai Yan's situation was similar to that of outstanding women in later generations.

She looked down on men of average means, while men of good means had already married by the time they reached marriageable age.

Now that she's reached this age, she wants to find her ideal husband.

Actually... it's really a bit difficult.

……

It's another morning.

As the rooster crowed, Liu Hong stretched and felt refreshed.

Having returned from inspecting various counties, I am now finally at peace and have a place to call home in Zhuojun Prefecture.

Presumably, when the governor holds him accountable in the future, Liu Hong will be able to face the truth without guilt, and at least the Liu family's real power in Zhuojun will be preserved.

"Madam, there's no need for that. The rice wine I brought with me when I was on my way to inspect the counties was already quite nourishing. You should have known that yesterday."

Liu Hong smiled knowingly.

Wu gave him a charmingly glaring look, her eyes still carrying a hint of springtime allure, and said coquettishly, "Husband, what nonsense are you talking about?"

This isn't rice wine; it's a nourishing deer antler soup, with other tonic ingredients added as well.

"Drinking alcohol is to strengthen the body, while this deer antler soup is so that my husband can continue the Liu family line as soon as possible. Not only does my husband have it, but my sister also started sending it to her half a month ago, and she drinks a small bowl of it almost every day."

"How come my sister can drink it, but my husband can't?"

Using Xu as an excuse, Wu forced Liu Hong to drink the bowl of deer antler soup in front of him.

Only then did Madam Wu reveal a satisfied smile as she watched Liu Hong leave for the government office.

As an important official in Zhuojun, Liu Hong did not have many complicated official duties, but he still had to keep an eye on the younger generation from the Liu family, such as Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Xu Shu, and Jian Yong. This can be considered as Liu Gong fulfilling his duties.

As evening fell, the affairs of the government office were basically finished. Liu Hong took Liu Bei home from the government office, and Guan Yu and Zhang Fei also went home.

at the moment.

The Guan and Zhang families also moved here from Zhuoxian County.

Just as Mencius' mother moved three times to find the right environment for her son, the Guan and Zhang families are now willing to do their part for their children as well.

Furthermore, there was the protection of the Liu family.

Their business naturally grew bigger and bigger, and now it has even become part of the Liu family's assets, which the Guan and Zhang families are equally happy about.

It's good to have shade under a big tree, which is indeed a good thing for them.

At this moment, Liu Hong looked at the bowl of thick soup in front of him. The smell of meat and a faint smell of blood wafted up to him.

As soon as he sat down at the table, Liu Bei jumped three feet away and sat directly opposite the bowl of soup, reaching the furthest distance he could get at the table.

"This dish is called 'Miraculous Lotus Soup,' a recipe I obtained from the Prefect's wife. I heard it's very effective. My husband and sister have both had it."

Wu's one trick worked wonders, and he turned to look at Liu Bei.

"Xuande! Would you like a bowl? It's just a small bowl."

Liu Hong, with his fatherly love as firm as a mountain, gave Liu Bei a sincere smile.

Liu Bei shook his head vigorously, looking at the bowl of thick soup as if it were poison: "Father, Xuande really cannot accept this. Besides, this was a special gift from Mother for you."

"Father, you've worked so hard."

During the few days that Liu Hong was home, Liu Bei also came to understand the good intentions behind all the efforts his mother, Lady Wu, had made.

This was so that Liu Bei could have more siblings and more members in the Liu family.

Liu Bei did not object to this matter. The Liu family is now developing rapidly and becoming more and more prosperous, but their lineage is indeed a bit too thin.

Liu Bei alone is really not enough to impress anyone.

So he didn't care. It wasn't his drink anyway, and he was still young. The ideal age for men to get married was around twenty-one, so he had several more years to enjoy his freedom.

Liu Hong sighed and had no choice but to pinch his nose and drink the bowl of lotus soup in front of him.

After drinking it, my stomach felt a little full, as if the hunger I felt after a busy day had been completely suppressed.

Liu Hong looked at Wu Shi with a strange expression, only to see Wu Shi muttering to herself, "Three, two, one, alright, time's up, the effects of this wondrous lotus soup should start to take hold."

As Wu spoke, she shoved Liu Hong and pulled him up, heading straight towards the inner room of their courtyard.

"My lady, I haven't eaten yet."

Liu Hong only had time to shout that.

Without a second thought, Madam Wu said, "I've already prepared food in my sister's room. Let's fill our stomachs first, and then we can continue."

Seeing his mother's thoughtfulness, Liu Bei nodded secretly, savoring the family's dinner as he thought to himself: "It seems that in a while, another member will be added to the family."

"I hope my mother will also put in some effort. If all else fails, we can arrange for my father to have a few more concubines."

Liu Bei's thoughts drifted further and further away, and his mind became increasingly complex.

……

Upon arriving at the side courtyard where Madam Xu resided, Madam Wu closed the door to her boudoir and dismissed all the male servants in the courtyard, leaving only three or five beautiful female maids.

Its meaning is naturally clear.

If they were not satisfied, these maids could naturally bear children for the Liu family.

It can only be said that Madam Wu's magnanimity and vision were extraordinary, and even Liu Hong, the head of the Liu family, admired her on many occasions.

"lady……"

Liu Hong gave a wry smile.

As if she had been brainwashed by Wu over the past few days, Xu smiled faintly and gently took off her gorgeous clothes. The pink dress fell down, revealing a faint white veil behind it.

The white veil was slightly transparent, and at this moment, her voluptuous body could be seen through the clothing. Although the beautiful scenery inside was partially covered in the key areas, this half-revealed and half-concealed atmosphere seemed to have a more alluring meaning for men.