In the first year of Jian 'an.
Yuan Shu attacked Xuzhou to the north, and Liu Bei led his army to fight, but was attacked by Lu Bu's sneak attack on Xiapi.
Liu Bei was defeated by Yuan Shu. He was shot by an arrow and fled to Haixi City.
County Yamen Hall.
Liu Bei was lying on the bed with a pale face. The divine doctor Hua Tuo was treating his injuries.
After a long time.
Hua Tuo exhaled and covered Liu Bei with the blanket again.
"Divine Doctor Hua, how's my brother's condition?”
Guan Yu asked impatiently.
"General Guan, don't worry too much. Although Envoy Liu's arrow is heavily injured, his life is not in danger.”
"But…"
Hua Tuo changed the topic." Envoy Liu's arrow wound requires a quiet place to recuperate for a year before there is a chance of recovery.”
Liu Bei and his brothers 'expressions changed.
"Right now, we have Lu Bu in the west and Yuan Shu in the south. Our army only has a thousand soldiers left, and we are already surrounded by enemies!”
"At such a critical moment, I don't even have a month to recuperate, let alone a year!”
Liu Bei's face was filled with bitterness as he spoke of his predicament.
"Envoy Liu was injured in the abdomen by this arrow. If you're not careful, you might be unable to conceive. You have to calm down and recuperate for a year before you have a chance to recover!”
Hua Tuo explained helplessly.
Liu Bei shivered.
If he had no children, the empire he had painstakingly built would have no successor. Wouldn't he be working hard for others?
"Envoy Liu, please consider it first.”
Hua Tuo left first.
"Elder brother, it's all my fault. I couldn't defend Xiapi, and that's why you're suffering like this.”
Zhang Fei knelt down and kowtowed.
"Since things have come to this, you don't have to blame yourself anymore.”
Liu Bei waved his hand weakly.
"Fortunately, Mei Zhu has promised to betroth his sister to my brother. At that time, my brother will marry into the Mi Family and obtain the financial and human support of the Mi Family. We will have the hope of taking back Xu Prefecture and making a comeback.”
The Mi family was a prominent family in Xuzhou and one of the three largest merchants in the world. There were nearly ten thousand slaves in the family alone.
Haixi City was very close to the Mi Clan's Qu City. This was also the reason why Liu Bei had retreated to Haixi City after being defeated.
"After all, the Mi Family is a merchant. If they see big brother injured like this, I'm afraid they will retreat and refuse to fulfill the engagement.”
Guan Yu poured cold water on her.
Liu Bei frowned.
After pondering for a long time, a light flashed in his eyes.
"I have a plan."
"My half-mother, Liu Wu, looks very similar to me. If she were to be slightly modified, she would be able to pass off as the real one in front of outsiders.”
"I asked him to impersonate me and marry the Mei Clan on my behalf. During my recuperation period, he will take over the overall situation for me.”
"What do the two of you think?"
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were shocked.
"Elder brother, you've handed over the military power to Liu Wu. What if he has a second thought and refuses to give up his position after you've recovered?”
Zhang Fei anxiously reminded.
"Third brother, you can rest assured."
"This brother of mine is mediocre and weak. He has no ambition. He came to me from Youzhou for nothing but wealth.”
"Moreover, there's still Yun Zhang and Yi De, I think he won't dare to act rashly.”
From Liu Bei's words, he seemed to be able to control his younger brother with ease.
Zhang Fei was speechless.
Guan Yu pondered for a long time before cupping his hands." At this point, this is the only way. Don't worry, brother. With me and Yide around, we will definitely take good care of him and hold on until you recover."”
"Good brothers, everything is up to you!”
Liu Bei struggled to get up and hugged Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.
…
Four days later, the county government was decorated with lanterns and streamers, and the seats were filled with distinguished guests.
Although Liu Bei was down and out, he still had the title of the Great Han's Imperial Uncle. The Mei Clan was also a prominent family in Xu Prefecture. Today, there were still many guests who came for the marriage.
As the main character of the night, Liu Wu, accompanied by Guan Yu, had already toasted the guests.
He was slightly drunk, and with Guan Yu's help, he arrived at the bridal chamber.
"Remember, the person in the room is your sister-in-law. Don't be rude!”
Guan Yu reminded her in a low voice, but his tone sounded like a warning.
Liu Wu seemed to ignore his reminder and pushed the door open.
Looking at the door that was closed, Guan Yu's eyes flashed with unease.
"Second Brother need not worry, it was just an act. I'm sure he wouldn't dare to be rude to sister-in-law.”
"Moreover, I have already told sister-in-law the truth just now. Sister-in-law knows that he is not big brother, so she will not allow him to act rashly.”
Zhang Fei had unknowingly appeared behind him and comforted him with a face full of alcohol.
Guan Yu's slightly furrowed brows relaxed.
In the wedding room, the red candle was burning with a high fever, and the lights were flickering.
A woman dressed in red was sitting on the edge of the couch with a bridal veil on her head. Her hands were as white as snow and she was tightly clutching the red veil in her hands.
Looking at the bride in front of him, Liu Wu suddenly felt a little ridiculous.
He traveled through the chaotic times of the late Han Dynasty and became Liu Bei's half-brother. He traveled thousands of miles from his hometown in Youzhou to Xuzhou to seek refuge with his elder brother, Liu Bei.
Originally, he had planned to follow Liu Bei through a few years of hardship. When Liu Bei conquered Yizhou and ascended the throne, he would at least be able to become a prince and live the rest of his life in wealth.
It was just that Liu Bei seemed to despise his brother. Other than managing his meals, he did not give him any official position.
With this attitude, Liu Wu felt that his dream of becoming a rich prince was in danger.
Thus, when Liu Bei was defeated in Haixi, he was already planning to pack up and leave, looking for another way out.
However, Liu Bei had chosen this moment to express his brotherly love for him, asking him to impersonate him and marry the Mei Clan to stabilize the hearts of the people.
Things were rushed, and Liu Wu did not have time to think. He was chased away and replaced Liu Bei as the groom.
"Why haven't you taken off my veil?"
Mi Huan suddenly spoke up, interrupting Liu Wu's thoughts.
Liu Wu was startled and smiled awkwardly." Sister-in-law, we're just putting on an act. There's no need to pick out the wedding handkerchief."”
Mi Huan raised her hand and removed the veil with a swoosh.
A beautiful face appeared in Liu Wu's eyes.
"The number one beauty of Xu Prefecture is indeed worthy of her reputation!”
Liu Wu was stunned and couldn't help but praise in his heart.
"Come and sit."
Mei Huansu waved her hand, her voice trembling slightly.
Perhaps it was the effect of the alcohol, Liu Wu hesitated for a moment before sitting next to her.
Mi Huan raised her hand and gently plucked off the fake beard on Liu Wu's face. A handsome and young face was reflected in her eyes.
The heart of the number one beauty of Xu Prefecture couldn't help but palpitate, and a faint look appeared on her face.
Her expression and actions made Liu Wu feel that something was wrong.
Mi Huan turned around and stood up to the table. She poured two cups of wine and sat back down on the wedding couch.
She handed a glass of wine to Liu Wu and said shyly,""After drinking this cross-cupped wine, you and I will be husband and wife.”
"Sister-in-law, this isn't very appropriate."”
"What's inappropriate about it?"
"The person who married me is you. I'm not your sister-in-law. I'm your officially married wife!”
Mei Huan's face was flushed red, her words and expression revealing the excitement in her heart.
Liu Wu suddenly understood that she was putting on a show!
"I want to know why you are doing this.”
Liu Wu's eyes were filled with confusion.
"That Liu Xuande is twenty years older than me and can be my father. I didn't want this marriage, but I had to obey my eldest brother's orders.”
"That Zhang Fei only told me the truth after the wedding because he wanted to make sure that the Mi Family had no way out.”
"Those brothers have really bullied my Mei Family too much!”
Filled with resentment, Mei Huan confessed her thoughts to him.
"I see."
"This woman looks gentle like jade, but she is actually as hot as fire…"
Liu Wu sighed.
Speaking of which, his big brother's methods could be considered as cheating marriage. It was indeed not kind.
If Hua Tuo still could not cure Liu Bei, then wouldn't Mei Huan have to live as a widow for the rest of her life? How painful would that be for a woman?
Liu Wu, are you afraid, or am I not beautiful enough?”
Mi Huan raised her wine cup again, her bright eyes shyly but resolutely looking at him.
The hidden ambition in Liu Wu's heart was suddenly ignited.
"I, Liu Wu, am a good man. How can I be willing to be someone else's substitute?”
"If you don't take what the heavens give you, you will suffer."
"Since the heavens have given me a chance, why shouldn't I accept it?”
Liu Wu no longer had any worries. He raised his hand and linked arms with her, drinking the wine.
Then, he gently pulled Mei Huan's slender waist into his embrace.
"You really don't regret it?"
Liu Wu stared at her beautiful face.
Mi Huan wrapped her arms around Liu Wu's neck and said affectionately,""You have the guts to prove that you're not someone ordinary. My Mi Family is a businessman. I believe that my judgment is not wrong!”
It turned out that she wasn't acting on impulse. She was using this opportunity to test his courage.
"Smart woman, you can be my good wife and help me achieve great things!”
Liu Wu laughed and waved his hand.
In the wedding room, all the red candles were extinguished.
"Ding! Host and Mi Huan have become husband and wife. Activate the History Board and extract the character's hidden attributes.”
"Attribute extracted: White Robe Army Training Method, Harmonious Government, Courtesy to Virtuous Corporals!”
The golden finger had finally arrived.
In the pitch-black bridal chamber, a wild laughter rang out.
Guan Yu, who was standing guard outside the room, shivered when he heard this laughter. Suddenly, a sense of unease welled up in his heart.
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