Chapter 417

"My lord is wise!"

Early the next morning,

Liu Bei, accompanied by Pang Tong, Zhang Fei, Gan Ning, Taishi Ci, and Wei Yan, went to the Cai residence with several carts of gifts.

Cai Mao??

"Lord Xuande, you treated my younger sister, and now you're sending gifts to my home—how embarrassing!"

Liu Bei laughed and said,

"Brother De Gui, your younger sister and I have spent our days together and developed mutual feelings. I have come specifically to propose marriage!"

Cai Mao looked as if he had been struck by lightning; the smile on his face vanished instantly.

"Lord Xuande, this is a poor joke to make."

Liu Bei still smiled.

"Brother De Gui, I am very serious. How is this a joke?"

Cai Mao cursed inwardly: he had truly invited a wolf into the house!

"Liu Bei's move was far too fast!"

Cai Zhong and Cai He were also stunned; they couldn't keep up with Liu Bei's pace at all.

"Lord Xuande, this... this isn't very appropriate."

"What!"

Zhang Fei roared.

"My eldest brother is the Imperial Uncle of the Great Han, General of the Cavalry, ruler of three provinces, and commander of two hundred thousand armored troops. Are you looking down on my eldest brother?"

The three Cai brothers were terrified by Zhang Fei's booming voice!

Cai Mao's expression turned ugly.

"This, this..."

Zhang Fei bellowed,

"Dong Zhuo, Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, and Sun Ce have all been defeated by my eldest brother. Do you want to try your luck?"

The three Cai brothers exchanged glances. Was this a marriage proposal? This was a forced abduction!

Liu Bei waved his hand.

"Yide, do not be rude to my three brothers-in-law."

The three Cai brothers nearly coughed up blood.

We haven't even agreed yet! He's already calling us brothers-in-law?!

Cai Mao looked around.

Zhang Fei's arm was thicker than his own leg!

Gan Ning was radiating murderous intent, looking as if he would strike him down at the slightest disagreement!

Wei Yan, with his face as heavy as a jujube, and Taishi Ci, with his gaze like a torch, also seemed like men not to be trifled with!

He looked toward the ugly brother, Pang Tong.

"Pang Shiyuan, please persuade Lord Xuande. This matter should not be handled this way."

Pang Tong was furious. Did they think he was easy to bully?

He rolled up his sleeves.

"Brother De Gui, your words are wrong! My lord's prestige shakes the nine provinces; he is a hero of the world, handsome and refined. Women everywhere flock to him! It is only natural that the young lady of the Cai family admires my lord."

"The young lady is already twenty years of age and yet unmarried; is she not waiting for the great hero of her dreams? You would actually try to stop such a perfect match?!"

Pang Tong's barrage of words left the three Cai brothers dizzy.

They couldn't exactly say that the Cai family was waiting for the Governor's wife to die.

Cai Mao thought for a moment and cupped his hands.

"Lord Xuande, regardless of anything else, we must ask for my younger sister's opinion."

Liu Bei nodded.

"That is only natural."

Soon, the Lady Cai was called over.

Cai Mao was stunned; his sister was radiant, her complexion excellent—a world of difference from the illness she had just days ago.

"This Liu Bei's medical skills are far too good."

Liu Bei nodded; yesterday's treatment had been very effective, and he had not let down the millions of his army!

Lady Cai stared at Liu Bei, the adoration in her eyes impossible to conceal.

Cai Mao's heart sank; it seemed there was no need to ask—the answer was already obvious.

Still, he was unwilling to give up.

"Little sister, Lord Xuande wishes to take you as his wife. If you are unwilling, your eldest brother can decide for you."

The hint was already very clear: speak boldly and say no!

Lady Cai's eyes lit up, and she hurriedly said,

"I am willing!"

"I am willing to serve Lord Xuande from now on!"

Zhang Fei laughed heartily.

"Sister-in-law is truly a good sister-in-law!"

Cai Mao's face turned the color of pig liver; it would have been better if his sister hadn't come at all!

The live broadcast room exploded.

"Haha, Cai Mao's sister is a leaky cotton-padded jacket!"

"Is this the Eared Thief proposing? (agfh) This is clearly a forced abduction!"

"Look at Zhang Fei, Gan Ning, and Wei Yan—they're practically ready to tear the house down."

"And that ugly brother Pang Tong, he seems quite fierce too; he's rolling up his sleeves to fight!"

"Cai Mao has chickened out; he really can't afford to provoke Liu Bei."

"He should just obediently hand over Lady Cai to ensure his safety!"

Cai Mao was so angry he could have breathed fire. He glared at Lady Cai.

"Come with me."

He cupped his hands and said,

"Lord Xuande, allow me to have a few words with my younger sister."

Liu Bei nodded.

"Please, such an important matter should indeed be discussed."

Cai Mao... You gave me time to discuss it? You just rushed in so suddenly.

Arriving in the side hall,

Cai Mao was furious.

"Kneel!"

Lady Cai, of course, did not kneel.

"I have done nothing wrong, why should I kneel!"

Cai Mao raged,

"How am I supposed to answer to the Governor!"

Lady Cai snorted.

"That is your business."

Cai Mao was furious and raised his hand to strike.

Lady Cai's eyes turned red.

"Fine, let Lord Xuande see how you strike your own sister!"

Cai Mao... She's already using his reputation as a shield!

Cai Zhong and Cai He advised,

"Little sister, it really is difficult for our eldest brother to answer to the Governor."