Later, Liu Bei and Han Ning were alone and talked about the matter.
Liu Bei apologized to Han Ning.
"Although I promised you not to take concubines for the time being, accidents always come sooner than planned. Faced with such a situation, I have no other better choice. I hope you don't blame me."
Han Ning shook his head and sighed slightly.
"My husband is a famous man in the world. I've known for a long time that you can't only have two women: me and Xiaodie. It's better to say that you didn't take another concubine until now, which has exceeded many people's expectations. Well, among your subordinates, almost none of them has fewer concubines than you."
Liu Bei also sighed, hugged Han Ning, and pulled her into his arms.
"In life, there are always too many alternatives. If I didn't have the status I have today, I wouldn't even be able to protect you. But once I have the status I have today, I won't be able to be just your husband. In the final analysis, You and I are both victims of this world.
If there is an afterlife, I hope that I can live with you in a peaceful and prosperous age, a good time to be a couple for life, without so much intrigue and bloodshed. By then, I will be able to repay you well. . "
Han Ning smiled and held Liu Bei's other hand.
"I don't want you to think about repaying me. You don't owe me anything, let alone the Han family. You don't need to think like this all the time. I am your wife. I hope you can treat me with sincerity as I treat you. That’s all.”
Liu Bei nodded.
"Even if I deceive everyone in the world, you are the only one I will never deceive."
Han Ning stared at Liu Bei's face and blinked.
"Then tell me, are you happy to have those two sisters, and they are still such beautiful twins?"
"Happy."
"You are bad!"
"Hehehe, I said, I will never lie to you."
Liu Bei chuckled, and caressed Han Ning's belly with his hand: "Although I am happy, I still hope to have more children with you. The two sisters are not pregnant yet. If you can get there before them, Having another baby would be a wonderful thing.”
"I...of course I want to too..."
Two red clouds suddenly appeared on Han Ning's cheeks: "It's just that this is not something I can control. If I could control this kind of thing, what kind of magical power would I have."
"My mother wrote to me, saying that I still have too few children. Everyone else has four, five, six or seven children, but I only have two."
Liu Bei said with a smile: "Mother is right. With my status and power, two children are indeed not enough. I need a few more children to ensure safety.
I can't stay long when I come back this time. I still have to go back to Shuzhong to do some business. I will have to travel to two places after that, so I have to seize the time and seize every opportunity. I can't waste any time. What do you think? lady? "
"You are the only one who knows better!"
Han Ning smiled and poked Liu Bei's face, then stopped talking.
Liu Bei didn't speak either.
Because both of their mouths were very busy and they couldn't spare any time to talk.
When the two finally had time to talk, Liu Bei explained some things to Han Ning.
"After I take concubines this time, if nothing else happens, I won't be able to stop. At least five more people will come into our house. You should be more careful."
Han Ning blinked his eyes and sighed quietly.
"Your subordinates finally couldn't bear it anymore?"
"I did it on purpose. If they could hold it back, I would be worried."
Liu Bei hugged Han Ning and whispered: "With the situation in Luoyang, I guess I will go back soon. After I go back, I will face the Yuan family of the fourth generation and the third prince, and the He family with the support of the eldest son of the emperor." , are all powerful enemies.
Yun Chang Yide and the others are okay. They are all my old subordinates and are very loyal to me. They have no other interests outside. They are relatively pure. There is no need for any special means to treat them.
But it's different for others, especially those who come from wealthy families. They have more choices. Without the blessing of this in-law relationship, I'm worried that those subordinates with big families and big businesses will have different ideas. So, I'm going to push them. "
Han Ning turned his head and looked at Liu Bei, slightly worried.
"In this way, wouldn't our family have many more women with different thoughts? No daughter from a wealthy family is simple, and she must have all kinds of thoughts."
"To be in this position, with this ambition, it's inevitable."
Liu Bei said slowly: "I like the fact that the Gong sisters are not scheming, but the ones that will come next may not be so simple. You are right, any one of the legitimate daughters from a big family will be the same. He has some talent, otherwise he wouldn't have been sent to me.
When they come to me, they have the backing of the family, and they cannot be the same as ordinary concubines. When the time comes, it will not only be me, but also you. The only one I can trust is you, so you have to be more careful, especially When I'm not around. "
Han Ning was silent for a while.
Then he reached out and pinched Liu Bei's waist.
"You know you've caused me so much trouble. How can you not see me living peacefully in the backyard?"
"There is nothing you can do about it, madam. Please be more patient. I will pay you back in the next life for what I owe you in this life."
Liu Bei smiled and hugged Han Ning tightly.
"I don't want to meet you in the next life."
Han Ning puffed up his cheeks and looked angry.
Liu Bei stepped forward again.
"I don't want to. I have already remembered your appearance. I will definitely find you in the next life."
"snort!"
Han Ning stopped talking and seemed very angry, but after being married for many years, Liu Bei knew that this beloved wife had the toughest mouth in her body.
Liu Bei's return to Liangzhou this time was mainly to deal with private matters, and then meet with officials in the state capital to explain again what he had previously explained to Yan Wen and others.
After a meeting, the reaction of the subordinates who stayed behind was actually similar to the reaction of the group of people in Sichuan and Sichuan. They seemed to be very Buddhist.
Liu Bei was looking forward to it, waiting, hoping that someone would appear who could break the deadlock.
Then, this guy showed up.
Cao Cao.
Cao Cao took advantage of Liu Bei's return to Liangzhou to come to Jixian County to report on his work. He then discussed the matter with Liu Bei and finally came to a conclusion.
Before, our family had too many considerations, but now we find that maybe we shouldn’t have so many considerations. We already have a very good relationship, but we don’t mind if this relationship becomes even better, you said. Woolen cloth?
After Cao Cao learned that Liu Bei had taken concubines in Sichuan and Sichuan, he couldn't hold back any longer.
Earlier, the Cao family had this idea, but considering that it was relatively late for the Cao family to fully surrender to Liu Bei, and some families at the front had not moved yet, so for the sake of internal unity and friendship, the Cao family did not move.
As a result, they waited and waited. Instead of waiting for internal unity, they waited for the emergence of a dark horse, which made their mentality unbalanced.
It’s okay to lose to the people in front of you, why should you lose to the people coming from behind now?
After Cao Cao sent this news to Cao Song, Cao Song deeply reflected on himself.
It's understandable that the guys in front, as well as those with higher status, have their concerns, but why should I worry?
Since my Cao family became eunuchs, they have no reputation and no status among the scholars. Why should we wait with them?
I don’t mind if my legitimate daughter becomes Liu Bei’s concubine!
I don't care!
As long as we have this relationship, why should I care so much?
Waiting and waiting, until now, someone else has taken away the soup, why are you still waiting?
I'm stupid!
(End of chapter)
