Chapter 444

Liu Bei wrote a letter to Zhao Yun, saying that if there was an opportunity, he should rescue Gongsun Zan's relatives.

In the following days,

Liu Bei continued to sit in command of Guan-Zhong.

After the autumn harvest, Ju (agfh) Shou reported the harvest this year to Liu Bei.

"My lord, this year the Guan-Zhong Plain and the Hetao Plain both had bumper harvests. Satisfying the food needs of the people within our borders for more than two years is no problem. The military farming also had a rich harvest, which can support our army's expansion."

"Good. First, plan to expand the army by thirty thousand and build warships."

"Gan Xingba!"

"Subordinate is here."

"I'll give you half a year to train an elite naval force of over ten thousand. Can you do it?"

Gan Ning cupped his hands.

"My lord, don't worry! Subordinate will definitely complete the mission!"

"Good. I will definitely try my best to satisfy the expenses required."

Liu Bei laughed at everyone.

"There are no wars this year; everyone train the soldiers and have a good new year."

"Understood!"

After the meeting,

Liu Bei went to find Hua Mulan to have a heart-to-heart talk. What was the meaning of this fairy sister always avoiding him recently?

Hua Mulan finished patrolling the city defenses and had just returned to her small courtyard when she found Liu Bei visiting.

"Captain, why are you here?"

Liu Bei laughed.

"Mulan, you seem to have something on your mind recently. Are you homesick?"

Hua Mulan secretly spat.

"No, I just feel there isn't a confidant here."

Liu Bei stared at Hua Mulan and found that she was simply the ceiling of light-colored beauty.

Cold and noble, not eating the food of mortals, and full of fairy energy paired with a beautiful and heroic temperament—she was simply like someone who had walked out of a painting.

Hua Mulan was looked at by Liu Bei until she blushed.

She stayed with Liu Bei's wives every day, listening to Zou Shi, Beauty Feng, Diao Chan, and others praise how good their husband was in every way. She felt she had been brainwashed; pyramid schemes were nothing more than this.

Even Bai Yuekui, who had always been complaining, had secretly rebelled!

Especially after accidentally encountering the 'good thing' between Liu Bei and Bai Yuekui last time, she felt even more depressed; it turned out she was the only one kept in the dark.

"Captain, are you so free today? Why not go accompany Xiao Qiao?"

Liu Bei took out wine and dishes from the food box behind him and laughed.

"As a captain, failing to care about the emotional changes of team members in time is my mistake. Today, I came specifically to chat with you."

The broadcast room exploded.

"Eared thief, are you going there to chat!"

"I'm too embarrassed to point it out for you!"

"Miss Hua Mulan is truly beautiful, but I feel she is so lonely."

"Yes, before she could find Bai Yuekui, but recently she discovered Bai Yuekui's secret, and she feels even worse."

Hua Mulan looked at Liu Bei with her characteristic phoenix eyes.

"Fine, we haven't chatted for a long time."

The wine and dishes were set up, and Liu Bei poured two bowls of wine directly.

"Come, I toast you a cup, thanking you for your silent dedication for so long."

Hua Mulan wasn't pretentious either and raised her cup.

"I also want to thank the captain for your care. To be honest, at first, I didn't think highly of you, but your performance can no longer be described as stunning."

"Recruiting talents, planning strategies, brave in battle, unparalleled in benevolence and righteousness—the people all speak of your goodness, and I admire you very much."

The two drank it in one gulp.

Liu Bei toasted again.

"Only because you guarded my wives, concubines, and children could I dare to go on campaign with peace of mind."

Hua Mulan cupped her hands.

"Since the captain is fighting for the national fortune of the Xia Kingdom, I naturally have to guard the rear well."

"I have also received many benefits—physique, lifespan..."

The two thanked and complimented each other, and both drank quite a bit.

Hua Mulan's face was flushed red from drinking.

"Captain, can I ask a question?"

"You ask?"

"Do you treat me as a woman?"

Liu Bei laughed dumbly.

"Such a colorful and beautiful Miss Mulan, how could I not treat you as a woman?"

Hua Mulan laughed with a 'pfft,' her cheeks flushed red.

"Then do you have the guts to bite me?"

Liu Bei:? Actually testing a pure lord like this? Too much!

Who are you looking down on!

He wrapped his arm around Hua Mulan's waist and bit down fiercely.

The two soon began to speak 'heart-to-heart.'

Only then did Liu Bei discover that the fairy sister was also lonely and very powerful!

After a long time,

Hua Mulan, with fine sweat on her forehead, said,

"Captain, please don't tell Bai Yuekui about our chat today."

Liu Bei pinched her hand.

"That depends on your performance!"

"Scumbag, truly a scumbag! Face the wind!".