Chapter 15 Chapter 15 The Bride

"If we stay here like this, let's not talk about Xuande's side, Lu Bu will definitely use the whole army to attack in the name of an enemy who violated the contract." Ji Ling was afraid of Lu Bu. He felt that he had been fooled by Lu Bu, but was even more overwhelmed by his powerful spirit. As a last resort, Ji Ling withdrew his troops and returned to Huainan. Hearing the details from his mouth, Yuan Shu was furious, and said, "Bastard! You are so shameless, you have come to this! You have taken a huge compensation from me, but you have protected Liu Bei, and what you get in return is the forced peace?!"

He was furious. Yuan Shu couldn't bear it anymore, and said: "In this case, I will personally lead the army to attack Xuzhou and Xiaopei, and destroy the city in one fell swoop!" After speaking, he was about to issue an order. "No! You must not be hasty..." Although Ji Ling felt deeply ashamed because of his embarrassment, he still remonstrated, "Lu Bu's bravery is judged by the world. I thought he was brave but not resourceful. I'm really surprised how resourceful he is. Moreover, Xuzhou occupies a favorable location, so if he rushes out of the army, he may lose his troops and lose his generals."

"According to what you said, as long as that guy occupies the northern neighbor, I, Yuan Shu, will not be able to develop south and west in the future?!" "I suddenly made a plan for this. I heard that Lu Bu has a young and beautiful daughter." "A concubine or a concubine?" "I heard that she is the daughter of Lu's wife Yan, so it is more suitable." "how do I say this?" "The lord also has a son who can marry. Use intermarriage to win Lu Bu's heart first. See if he accepts this marriage to judge his side." "Oh... um..."

"If he accepts this marriage and is willing to marry his daughter to the son, things will be easy. Lu Bu will definitely kill Liu Bei." Yuan Shu slapped his thigh, and said, "A great plan! I offer this good plan to reward you, and I won't ask you about the crime of this mistake." Yuan Shu first drafted a letter and sent it as a thank you, expressing his respect and gratitude to Lv Bu for his peace making efforts. It was a good day, and Yuan Shu sent an emissary to talk about it after two months, saying: "I would like to form a relationship with your family, enjoy common prosperity forever, and get closer..."

Replying is of course a common saying in the world: "After we think about it seriously, we will definitely reply someday." First of all, I would like to thank you for the previous reconciliation, and after the reconciliation, we will talk about matchmaking, so Lu Bu seriously considered it. "It's not a bad thing... what do you think?" Lu Bu discussed with his wife Yan Shi. "Uh..." Because she was the only daughter, Lu's wife put her hands on her cheeks and fell into deep thought.The slender fingers are like those cut from ivory. The fragrance of magnolias in the back garden wafts gently from the window.

Even a man like Lu Bu is a kind and kind father at this time. There were originally three wives and concubines of Lu Bu: the first wife, the second wife and concubines. Yan is the main wife.Later, she married Cao Bao's woman and became the second wife. Due to her early death, she had no children. The third is a concubine. The concubine's name is Diaochan. Speaking of Diao Chan, she was the woman Lu Bu fell in love with when he was in Chang'an.For love, he betrayed Dong Xiangguo and eventually overthrew the regime at that time.Diao Chan was the trigger of the chaos.Is that Diao Chan still living in Lu Bu's secret room?

"Diao Chan! Diao Chan!" Lu Bu still often calls concubines like this in his boudoir.However, Diao Chan who later married him and Wang Yun's adopted daughter, the ill-fated Diao Chan, had the same name, but they were not the same person. There are similarities.But the age is different, the disposition is very different. Lu Bu is also a sentimental person. He couldn't completely forget Diao Chan who died in the chaos in Chang'an, so he searched all over the states for women who looked like Diao Chan, and finally found a woman with a face to pay tribute to, so he kept calling her "Diao Chan, Diao Chan".

This Diao Chan also has no children.Therefore, when it comes to children, there are only daughters born to Yan. The troubled father loves his daughter more than ordinary people, and worries about her daughter's happiness more than his own future. "What should we do?" He was very confused about Yuan Shu's proposed marriage. Fathers tend to think too much about all aspects. On the one hand, I think it is a good relationship, but on the other hand, I think it is dangerous. "I think it's a good marriage..." said Yan's wife, "I've heard rumors that Yuan Shu will be emperor sooner or later."

"Who did you hear that from?" "I can't tell anyone, even the maids are spreading rumors that he is qualified to be the emperor." "Chuan Guo Yuxi is in his hands. It's about this... But, the power of word of mouth is really terrifying, maybe it can really be realized." "So, isn't this marriage a good one? If you get married, you can hope to become a concubine soon." "You're also looking at the big picture." "This is the question that mothers think about the most. You just need to know how many sons there are in his family. If you marry the most ineffective among the many sons, it will be too late to regret."

"Don't worry about that. Yuan Shu only has one son." "Then what is there to worry about?" The rooster flaps its wings at the hen's words.The Yuan family's rhetoric of "shared prosperity forever" was taken seriously. The Yuan family couldn't wait for an answer, so they sent Han Yin again to inquire about their intentions, and said, "How about this marriage? The whole family is looking forward to a successful marriage." Lu Bu welcomed Han Yin into the posthouse, treated him generously, answered every question, and donated a lot of gold and silver to the envoy and his party.When the envoy returned, Lu Bu prepared a mountain of extravagant presents and asked them to bring them to Yuan Shu.

"I will definitely convey it. The Yuan family must be satisfied." The day after Han Yin went back. That "Mr. Impossible" Chen Gong had an even more "impossible" expression, and came to the deacon's pavilion early in the morning, waiting for Lu Bu to wake up. Soon Lu Bu got up. "Oh, Chen Gong, it's so early!" "I have something to say..." "What words?" "A marriage with the Yuan family." Seeing Chen Gong's expression, Lu Bu felt a little confused. Could it be that this admonisher is going to make another admonition? Having made a promise to the other party, if there are internal changes now, it will not end well. "..." He looked bored and cast his dull eyes aside. "Say it here, don't you interfere?" "Are you against it?" "No, never." Because Chen Gong lowered his head, Lu Bu felt relieved and said, "The officials will come to handle the affairs, it's quite troublesome. Go to that pavilion." Come out of the pavilion and walk under the magnolia. Sitting around a table in the water pavilion. "I haven't told you yet, but my wife also said that this is a good match, so I decided to marry my daughter." "Probably yes." Chen Gong replied, there seemed to be something resting on the back teeth. "Can't you?" Lu Bu was afraid of his remonstrance and wanted his assurance. "I think it can be possible, the key is time. When is the wedding?" "No, it hasn't gotten to that point yet." "From engagement to entry, time has been fixed since ancient times." "I plan to follow the rules." "No." "Why?" "As usual, the time from the conclusion of the engagement to the holding of the wedding is divided into four categories according to the identity." "The ceremony of the emperor's flower and candle is one year, the princes are half a year, the ministers are three months, and the common people are one month." "Exactly." "Oh, um..." Lu Bu suddenly realized, and said, "Yuan Shu holds the Jade Seal of Chuanguo, and maybe he will become the emperor sooner or later. So you want me to follow the example of the emperor?" "No." "That's the qualification of a prince." "No." "Do you mean to follow the doctor's example?" "No." "Then..." Lu Bu said smugly, "My daughter is getting married, but you make me follow the common people's example?!" "Nobody said that." "You guys are confusing. What on earth do you want me to do?" "Everything, even if it is a matter within the family, the heroes of the world must act according to the situation." "certainly." "My lord is brave, unmatched by anyone. If you marry Yuan Shu, who owns the Jade Seal and has a rich and powerful army, and the news spreads, which prince would not curse and be jealous?" "If you're afraid of this, your daughter won't be able to get married!" "However, we must always try to be safe, even for the sake of your love. Can my lord assert that there is no danger of someone taking the auspicious day as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ambush and snatch the bride away?" "You're right...then what should I do?" "Don't wait for the auspicious day. Don't be shy about status and conventions. Before all the princes pay attention, I will send your daughter's sedan chair to Yuan's house in Shouchun like a thunderbolt." "This statement is reasonable!" Hearing what Chen Gong said, Lu Bu also felt that it was very reasonable. "But, it's not easy." "What's the problem?" Chen Gong asked straightforwardly. Lu Bu scratched his head and said, "Actually, my wife is also willing to accept this marriage. She is very happy... In the end, she replied to Yuan Shu's emissary without discussing with you and agreed." "Why not?! I didn't stop this marriage." "However, the envoy Han Yin has already returned to Huainan." "That's fine." "But why?" Lu Bu asked in surprise. Chen Gong was too calm, and Lu Bu felt strange. Chen Gong clarified his thoughts, and said: "Actually, I visited Han Yin's residence privately this morning, and discussed it with him quietly." "What?! You went to see Yuan Shu's envoy behind my back?!" "I'm terribly worried." "So what did you talk about?" "As soon as I saw Han Yin, I said straightforwardly: 'This marriage, to put it bluntly, for your country, the target is Liu Bei's head. The bride belongs to the bride, and the thing you want in the future is Liu Bei's head!' I was caught off guard. Having said that, Han Yin was shocked." "That's right...how did Han Yin answer later?" "He stared at my face for a moment, then quickly lowered his voice and said, 'Don't say things like that out loud.' He's a character, and he answered really well." "Oh... Then what did you say?" "It's unlucky for a bride to get married according to the usual rules, and it's difficult to go smoothly. So I went back to persuade the lord, and also ask your country to handle it immediately... I will come back after I finish speaking." "Han Yin didn't say anything to me." "Then he won't say it. He, the emissary, is not here to prove that this marriage is for the benefit of marriage." After Chen Gong finished speaking, Lu Bu stared at his face, thinking whether to reconsider.But his mind was already fully focused on preparing for his daughter's marriage and choosing a date for getting married. "The sooner the better, then. I'm getting impatient for some reason." He strode towards the back pavilion again. He persuaded his wife, Yan Shi, to make intensive preparations for her daughter's marriage day and night. All kinds of luxurious dowries were prepared, a large number of golden silk and silk were sewn, and the carriage and canopy were made extremely gorgeous. This morning, the bride is finally leaving home to get married.At dawn, the city of Xuzhou is full of gongs and drums.A big celebratory banquet that started the night before and lasted all night. Soon, the birds were singing, the morning sun was shining, the city gate was wide open, and the carriage carrying the bride was a white horse with a golden cover, maids and boys, and warriors in beautiful costumes lined up as guards, and sent them out of the city like purple clouds stretching. Chen Gui was old and recuperating in his son's mansion. His son is Chen Deng, a minister of Liu Xuande. "What's the matter with the lively drum music over there?" The maid who took care of him in the ward said: "Master lives in seclusion, I don't know." She told him that a team of relatives came out from Xuzhou City and was going to the distant Huainan, and everyone on the street was sending them off. "This is impossible! How can I stand by and watch!" Chen Gui said, walking out of the ward, "Help me on the horse and lead me into the city." No one could stop him. Out of breath, Chen Gui rushed to Xuzhou City to meet Lu Bu. "What's the matter with a patient? It doesn't matter if you don't come to congratulate." Lu Bu said. "On the contrary!" Chen Gui shook his head vigorously, and said, "Your death is approaching, and I am here today to offer my condolences." "Old man! Are you talking about yourself?!" "No no. You are going to walk ahead of me, a sick old man!" "Stop talking nonsense!" "However, with such a fate, what can you do! You can walk on the road to Huangquan step by step." "Don't say unlucky words! Today is a day of great joy." "From what you think today is an auspicious day, the god of death has already entangled you. Because this marriage was planned by Yuan Shu. Since Liu Bei is following you, Yuan Shu can't kill you, so he wants to take your daughter as a hostage first. , and then capture Xiaopei." "..." "In the future, even if Xiao Pei is attacked, you will not be able to help Liu Bei. Don't you think Liu Bei's killing means cutting off your own hands and feet?!" "..." "Ah, helplessness! Human life and Yuan Shu's ingenious plan are truly terrifying!" "Uh... um." Lu Bu pondered for a long time, then left Chen Gui aside and strode out of the pavilion. "Chen Gong! Chen Gong!" Hearing Lu Bu's loud shout from outside the pavilion, Chen Gong said what is the matter, and ran over from the office.As soon as Lu Bu saw his face, he yelled loudly, "You are a shallow-sighted person! You misunderstood me!" After speaking, he urgently called five hundred cavalry to the court, and ordered: "Catch up with Miss's sedan chair and bring it back immediately. Stop seeing off your relatives!" Lu Bu's capriciousness has become a common occurrence, but this time it made people panic.The cavalry immediately left in the dust, chasing after the send-off team. Lu Bu wrote a letter, saying: "The little girl fell ill last night and was bedridden. The matter of seeing her off has to be postponed now. Please forgive me." The old patient, Chen Gui, was in the city all day, and only in the evening rode on horseback, wandering back home.He had a thin beard, and while walking, he said to himself, "Ah, now... my son's lord can be saved from danger."