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

Mi Fang, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but speak up at this moment, her tone tinged with urgency: "Big brother, hurry up and open it to see if it's good or bad, you'll know at a glance."

Hearing his younger brother's urging, Mi Zhu took a deep breath, suppressed the turmoil in his heart, and then calmly picked up the scissors and opened the envelope.

As Mi Zhu finished reading the transcribed letter, a visible sense of relaxation and relief appeared on his face, and his tense shoulders slowly slumped down.

"It seems there's an opportunity."

Mi Zhu said softly, his voice tinged with relief.

Mi Fang, who was standing nearby, quickly snatched the letter and then scanned it under his nose as well.

next moment.

He waved excitedly and laughed loudly, "Hahaha! As expected. My Mi family's silver from Xuzhou has caught Liu Gong's eye. In that case, let's set off for Luoyang immediately, what do you think, brother?"

Upon hearing this, the relaxed smile on Mi Zhu's face slowly faded, replaced by a serious expression: "The premise is that we must persuade my little sister, otherwise whether this matter is good or bad is still uncertain."

"This girl."

Would she disagree?

Shouldn't it?

Mi Fang began to speak slowly, but seemed somewhat uncertain towards the end.

Their youngest sister was spoiled by her two brothers since childhood. She was unruly and could be considered lawless.

Marquis Liu Hong of Weining, with his title of Grand General and the name of Duke of Weining, is known to everyone in the world, and countless women want to marry into his family.

But...

Their younger sister might not actually be interested.

Although that Lord Xuande had long since become famous both at home and abroad along with his father, his younger sister had always been known for her eccentric temperament, doing whatever she pleased and no one could force her to do anything.

"no."

Mi Fang's expression suddenly tightened. She slammed her hand on the table, stood up abruptly, and said emphatically, "This matter concerns the prosperity of my Mi family for three generations. How can we allow my younger sister to continue acting so recklessly? This matter must succeed. Otherwise, our family will likely be reduced to nothing, utterly bullied by others. Is this what you want to see, elder brother?"

Mi Fang shouted loudly, her tone full of urgency and determination.

Upon hearing this, the hesitation in Mi Zhu's eyes gradually faded, replaced by an undeniable firmness.

He said in a deep voice, "Then let's go see Liu Xuande and see what kind of person he really is."

If he is truly as heroic and benevolent as the rumors say, then even if my younger sister marries him, it won't be a disservice.

Inside Mi Lan's boudoir.

Looking at her two older brothers, who were standing guard as if they were about to interrogate her, Mi Lan couldn't help but smile bitterly. She put down the book in her hand and muttered, "Brothers, your guarded stance really makes me very sad."

It seems my younger sister really is that kind of person who only cares about herself and doesn't consider the family's interests.

"Over the years, although my younger sister has lived in seclusion, she has gained some understanding of business and the survival of the family. She would not be so reckless."

Upon hearing Mi Lan's words, the eldest brother Mi Zhu and the second brother Mi Fang finally breathed a sigh of relief, and the tense expressions on their faces eased considerably.

Fortunately, the little girl didn't threaten to run away from home.

However, upon further reflection, if this matter were to spread, anyone who dared to conceal or delay it would be openly offending Liu Hong, the Duke of Weining.

There are probably very few people in the world who would dare to do something like this.

In this way, it was only natural that the young woman in front of him accepted her fate.

Immediately afterwards, the eldest and second eldest brothers gathered around Mi Lan and began to speak highly of Liu Bei.

He was said to be a young hero who followed his father in suppressing the Yellow Turban Rebellion and made great contributions; he was said to be kind and benevolent, and wherever he went, the people praised him; he was said to have a dignified appearance, much like his father, and would surely become a pillar of society in the future.

Unfortunately, Mi Lan didn't really believe the praise from others.

She has always been proud and arrogant, believing only what she has seen and heard with her own eyes and ears.

"Big brother, second brother, please stop talking."

Mi Lan waved her hand, a playful look flashing across her face, and deliberately drew out her words, "Could it be that all of this is fake?"

What if Liu Bei is just a good-for-nothing and has no real skills?

Seeing her older brothers' expressions change instantly and their eagerness to explain, Mi Lan shrugged, then suddenly burst out laughing and continued, "I was just kidding."

Since that's the case, then isn't that settled?

If he weren't a good-for-nothing, if he were truly as the rumors say—talented in both literature and martial arts, and extremely brave—how could I, Mi Lan, possibly not marry him?

"I'm not someone who doesn't know what's important. A daughter will eventually get married. If the other party truly has the social standing of the Duke of Weining's family and the elegance of the Duke of Xuande, what harm would it do if my sister married him?"

Mi Lan spoke one sentence after another, clearly and logically, using a variety of short phrases.

The two older brothers in front of her, who had come to persuade her, were instead convinced by her. They were stunned for a moment, and then nodded in unison.

then.

This marriage, which caused so much turmoil within the Mi family, was thus arranged.

The Mi family began packing their belongings, preparing to set off for Luoyang.

However, considering the distance, it's a long journey from Xuzhou to Luoyang, probably taking another half month.

If we add the fact that they were traveling with their own people and their carriages, and that the journey would take at least a month, then it would take at least that long.

After all, sending letters is one thing, but for family members to personally go and discuss marriage is a completely different matter, and cannot be taken lightly in the slightest.

However, the upheavals in Luoyang were happening all the time.

Especially today, this bustling capital city is destined to be stirred up again.

……

The inner palace of Luoyang.

Empress He was horrified when she heard about the plot to assassinate Liu Hong.

Today, everyone knows that Liu Hong, the Duke of Youzhou, has made tremendous contributions and is currently enjoying great favor from the emperor.

At this critical juncture.

The He family actually dared to commit such a dangerous act. If it succeeds, all will be well, but if it fails, and all those behind the scenes are exposed, then even she, as the Empress, will likely be called upon by the world to "purge the court of corrupt officials."

Even by then, it remains to be seen whether His Majesty will protect her.

After all, the current emperor Liu Hong attaches great importance to the great general Liu Hong, a fact known to everyone in the world.

Such a great risk made her look at her brother He Jin with a gloomy gaze, as if her soul was about to fly away because of it.

I thought for a moment.

She then earnestly advised him, "Brother, this is a risky move. If we take the wrong step, neither you nor the entire He family, including Bian'er, will have any way out."