Liu Bei was still worried in Xiaopei, while Lu Bu had just woken up from a hangover.
Yan got some water for him to wash his face. Lu Bu woke up a little and asked, "Where did Lingqi go?"
"Where else can we go? We are practicing martial arts at the school grounds." Yan said.
Lu Bu wiped his hands and said, "Lingqi has not liked female celebrities since she was a child. From tomorrow onwards, you can keep her at home and teach her how to care for a husband and raise children. She is not a young girl."
"You just know she's not young? Lingqi is almost seventeen this year. The general usually indulges her in practicing martial arts, but now that she is about to get married, you are worried..." Yan complained.
"What's wrong with Lu Bu's daughter practicing martial arts? No, how did you know Lingqi was getting married?" Lu Bu said in confusion.
Yan shook his head and said with a smile: "Now the news has spread all over Xiapi City that we are going to marry Yuan Shu of Huainan. Yuan Yao is the eldest son. I think it would be good to marry Lingqi."
Lu Bu also said that he would keep the news secret for a while and wait for Yuan Shu to deliver the betrothal gift (food and grass) before announcing it. He didn't expect those guys to be so lax.
At noon, Chen Deng and his son Xiapi invited Lu Bu to come over for a banquet.
When someone gave him a pillow when he felt sleepy, Lu Bu was overjoyed and accepted it happily. After taking Xuzhou, he was worried that he would not be able to keep his footing.
First of all, there have been years of war between Qing and Xu, and the Yellow Turban bandits have caused chaos. Tao Qian, Cao Cao, and Liu Bei have exploited very little of the grain and rice left by the people. Now the supply of their own army has become unsustainable. Secondly, the Mi family, a wealthy family in the East China Sea, has made it public. To seek refuge with Liu Bei, if he wanted to get support from local wealthy families, money, silk and food, the only thing he could count on was the Xiapi Chen family.
Lu Bu is now worried that he has no reason to approach the Chen family. He has named himself Xuzhou Mu and doesn't know the other party's reaction, so he doesn't take the initiative to make friends with them.
The Chen family's father and son entertained them warmly. They kept praising Lu Bu's military prowess at the banquet, and they did not make any excessive demands. The so-called sedan chair was carried by everyone, and as long as they were willing to say nice things, no one would like them. This made Lu Bu feel good about them.
Lu Bu was very drunk after eating, and was sent back to the palace by the accompanying guards.
"Father, from your perspective, are you confident?" After seeing Lu Bu off, Chen Deng asked Chen Gui.
Chen Gui stroked his beard, his eyes were sharp and deep, "Lü Bu Piffr, but this matter must be dealt with slowly, and we must make good friends with him first."
Xuzhou changes its owners frequently. A big family like the Chen family, which runs the Xu and Yang aristocratic families, will not take sides as easily as Mi Zhu for the future and destiny of the entire family.
The rumor in the city this morning made the father and son unable to sit still. If Yuan Shu and Lu Bu were to get married, his plot to betray the Chen family would instantly become a piece of cake.
In the next few days, Chen Deng and Chen Gui took turns inviting Lu Bu to wine, and also gave him some grain and rice to relieve his urgent need. Lu Bu was very proud of the actions of the father and son.
In early August, Yuan Shu ordered Han Yin to send the prepared food, grass and baggage to Xiapi.
Han Yin's return made Lu Lingqi very angry. She said goodbye to Yan family and came to Gaoshun camp to sulk.
Gao Shun advised: "Although I have never seen Mr. Ziyu use tricks, it is related to the happiness of the young lady and himself. I think there will always be results. Why don't we wait a little longer?"
"What are you waiting for? I've been waiting for more than twenty days, where will anyone come to help? Now Han Yin has brought a lot of betrothal gifts. My father was so happy that he almost jumped up. The guy in Lantian is afraid that I will dislike my beauty. I wish I had married someone else earlier..." Lu Lingqi complained as she stamped her feet.
"Miss, please go back first to avoid making others suspicious. I'll go inquire about the situation."
Gao Shun felt that Lu Bu had not expressed his position yet, so he could get a hint from Han Yin.
After arriving at Xiapi Posthouse, the post officer told him that Chen Gong, the chief secretary, had come to see Han Yin before him. Gao Shun wondered: Why did Mr. Gongtai come here?
Gao Shun asked the post officer to keep quiet. He walked in quietly alone and came to Han Yin's door to listen. Chen Gong actually expressed his intention to facilitate the marriage as soon as possible.
Gao Shun was shocked and left quietly, and asked the post officer not to tell anyone that he had been there.
Although the post house is a reception place, it is under military control. Gao Shun is Lu Bu's general, and his words are more effective here than Chen Gong.
Chen Gong deeply hated the Cao thief, and Yuan Shu was at odds with the Cao thief. Thinking of this, Gao Shun understood why Chen Gong facilitated the marriage between Lu and Yuan.
Now that Yuan Shu's messenger came back, it was too late for Gao Shun to ask Lan Tian for advice. In desperation, he could only spread the newly obtained news in the city, hoping that the person Lan Tian mentioned to help would appear.
After leaving the post house, Chen Gong went straight back to the government office to speak to Lu Bu, detailing the benefits of marrying Yuan Shu and suggesting that Lu Lingqi be sent to Shouchun immediately.
Lu Bu had never seen Chen Gong in such a hurry, but since he had accepted Yuan Shu's betrothal gift, he would marry early or late, so he summoned Gao Shun and said: "You and Lingqi are both teachers and friends. I want to send you off tomorrow." She went to Shouchun to get married, and I ordered you to accompany the general to escort her, so go and prepare."
Gao Shun was stunned for a moment, then he clasped his fists and said, "No."
When walking on the road, my feet are floating. Is this really irreversible? Just after leaving the house, I ran into the old guy Chen Gui again.
It is often said that the Chen family and his son like to flatter others. Gao Shun despised this kind of behavior, so he passed them by with a cold snort.
Gao Shun was upset, but he still carried out Lu Bu's orders.
Early the next morning, Gao Shun led his troops, prepared red ceremonial guards and carriages, and waited neatly outside the government office. At this time, Chen Gong also came to see Han Yin off.
When the time came, no one saw Lu Bu sending his daughter out. Chen Gong said to Han Yin in embarrassment, "My lord was drunk last night. Maybe he missed the time. You stay here later and I'll come back when I go."
After Chen Gong finished speaking, he picked up the hem of his clothes and ran into the house.
Lu Bu was indeed hungover at this time. Chen Gong hurriedly came to the back hall and met Yan and asked, "Madam, where is my lord?"
"The general was very drunk last night and is still resting on the couch." Yan replied.
"Oh, it's a mistake. We've been waiting for a long time for the wedding reception outside. Please go and wake up the lord, Madam." Chen Gong said anxiously.
Yan agreed and pushed the door into the room, waking up Lu Bu who was sleeping soundly. "General, are you going to send Lingqi off to get married today? I'm afraid it's already too late..."
"Getting married today? No... no..." Lu Bu said with drunken eyes and then lay back.
Chen Gong heard the conversation outside the room and knocked on the door in a hurry. Lu Bu got angry and shouted: "Who is disturbing my dreams outside the house?"
At this time, Chen Gong pushed open the door and walked in, bowed and said: "My lord, Han Yin and General Gao have been waiting outside the mansion for a long time..."
"Where are they waiting?" Lu Bu asked with confusion.
"Didn't my lord say yesterday that he would send Miss Lingqi to Shouchun to get married today?" Chen Gong said in shock.
"Is this really true? Could it be that I was talking nonsense while drunk?" Lu Bu asked with a confused look on his face.
"Yesterday you asked General Gao Shun to marry you. How much did my lord drink last night? You actually forgot about such a big event?" Chen Gong was heartbroken and thought, "Why are you so greedy for big things?"
Lu Bu scratched his head and said, "Gongtai said so. I seem to have thought of something. However, I, Lu Bu's daughter, am marrying a real wife. How can I be in such a hurry? Three letters and six betrothals are indispensable. Let Han Yin prepare it first." "
Chen Gong stayed where he was for a moment. Why did the lord, a martial artist, suddenly behave so politely?
