Reborn as Liu Hong: Building a Divine Great Han Empire

Emperor Ling of Han was the last powerful emperor of the Han Dynasty, a figure who could have altered the course of history, yet he became the root cause of the empire's collapse.

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Chapter 860 The Empress Dowager bestows a marriage upon Cai Yong, who then takes in his daughter.

"However, Fengxian's love interest comes from a less than ideal background. Although she and Fengxian are deeply in love, she is still somewhat unsuitable as a match for him, isn't she?"

Dou Miao had heard Song Yue mention the story between Lü Bu and Yan Jin more than once. Although she also liked the couple, she was deeply influenced by traditional etiquette and still raised her own doubts.

In Dou Miao's view, Lü Bu was now a general and a second-class marquis, while Yan Jin was just an ordinary woman. The difference in their status and position was simply too great.

Liu Hong laughed and said, "Now that Miss Yan is living in Dr. Cai's house, why not let her recognize Dr. Cai as her father? That way, Miss Yan's birth into the Cai family won't be considered a disgrace to Fengxian!"

Dou Miao nodded. "Yes, that's a good idea. Let's do it that way!"

Soon, Chang Le Palace issued an imperial edict, which was sent to Cai Yong's residence.

Inside the study of the Cai family mansion, Cai Yong was holding a newly compiled book, "Admonitions for Students," sitting behind his desk with a serious expression. On the desk was a ruler.

Cai Yan, Lü Zhen, Dong Zhen, and Zhao Yun sat respectfully opposite Cai Yong.

Not long ago, after Dong Zhuo's daughter Dong Zhen and young Zhao Yun also moved to the Cai residence, their studies were also handed over to Cai Yong for supervision.

Cai Yong, a renowned scholar of classical studies, has been treated by Liu Hong as a mere early childhood trainer.

However, Cai Yong didn't say much and patiently taught these little ones.

The Duke said: "Learning should be applied in practice, and we should live up to the teachings of our predecessors!"

The Duke said: "Learning should be applied in practice..."

Every time Cai Yong read a line, Cai Yan, Lü Zhen, and the others would read a line along with him.

After reading it aloud, Cai Yong would also explain and clarify the sentence.

"Knock knock knock~!"

Just then, a knock on the door interrupted Cai Yong's lesson, and a voice came from outside:

"Master, someone from the palace has arrived, saying they have an imperial edict from the Empress Dowager."

"Alright, I'll head over right away!"

With that, Cai Yong put down his book and looked at his disciples: "You all stay here and study diligently, and do not cause any trouble!"

As he spoke, Cai Yong gave Lü Zhen a warning look.

"yes!"

The children all agreed in unison, and Lü Zhen looked at Cai Yong with a well-behaved expression.

"Yes, I'll be right back."

With that, Cai Yong stood up and walked outside.

As soon as Cai Yong stepped out of the study, Lü Zhen, who had been acting all innocent, immediately revealed her true colors and turned around to grab Zhao Yun's arm.

"Hey~ Junior Brother Yun, where are you planning to take me today?"

Although Zhao Yun was two years older than Lü Zhen, he was always addressed as Lü Zhen's junior brother because he became a disciple of Cai Yong later.

"Senior Sister Zhen, I'm not going anywhere. After I finish my studies, I still need to practice martial arts. Besides, men and women shouldn't touch each other. Please let me go first."

Faced with Lü Zhen's sudden attack, Zhao Yun shook his head with a bitter face, trying to pull his arm back, but Lü Zhen's strength was too great, and he couldn't break free.

"Practicing martial arts?"

Lu Zhen's eyes lit up. "Martial arts is fine too. My brother just taught me a few moves a few days ago. Shall we practice together in a bit?"

Now, Lü Zhen is over six years old. She has loved riding horses since she was a child and is also very passionate about martial arts. Since she was old enough to understand, she has often pestered Lü Bu, Dong Zhuo and others to teach her martial arts.

Lu Bu and Dong Zhuo dared to take Lü Zhen horseback riding when she was only one year old, so it's not surprising that they're teaching her martial arts now.

"No...no, I'm afraid I'll hurt you!"

When Zhao Yun saw that Lü Zhen wanted to spar with him, he quickly shook his head and refused, saying that he had only been learning for a short time and was not yet able to control his movements freely.

If something goes wrong and Lu Bu's precious sister gets hurt, that would be a terrible thing.

"Tch~, you think you can hurt me with your skills? Let me tell you, my brother said I have superhuman strength, and he already taught me the moves to break your spear technique. In less than five moves, I'll make you bow your head and admit defeat!"

Lu Zhen rolled her eyes, and as she spoke, she tightened her grip on Zhao Yun's arm.

When Lü Zhen suddenly grabbed his wrist, Zhao Yun felt a sharp pain and couldn't help but cry out, "Ouch!"

"What are you doing? Let go of my Brother Yun!"

Seeing this, Dong Zhen immediately stepped forward and shielded Zhao Yun behind her.

Before Lü Zhen could speak, Zhao Yun quickly said, "Junior Sister, I'm fine!"

Cai Yan, who was standing nearby, also stepped forward and grabbed Lü Zhen's small hand, "Zhen'er, stop making a fuss. When Father comes back, he'll spank your hand again!"

"Uh~!"

Upon hearing this, Lü Zhen turned her head and glanced at the ruler on the table, then quickly withdrew her small hand.

Having broken free from Lü Zhen's clutches, Zhao Yun hurriedly dodged to the side. Looking at his slightly reddened wrist, Zhao Yun couldn't help but twitch his lips.

"How can these two siblings be so terrifying?"

While inwardly grumbling, Zhao Yun couldn't help but sigh.

Originally, Zhao Yun always regarded Lü Bu as the one he would defeat in the future. However, after meeting Lü Zhen at Cai's residence, he realized what a headache it was.

At the same time, Cai Yong also arrived at the front hall and met with the palace eunuchs.

When Cai Yong learned that Empress Dowager Dou had issued an imperial edict ordering Yan Jin to acknowledge him as her father and to bestow a marriage upon him, he happily accepted the edict.

Since Yan Jin arrived at the Cai residence, he has taken the initiative to take over all the household chores and handled them in an orderly manner.

Cai Yong always treated Yan Jin, who was so well-behaved and sensible, as a daughter.

Now that the Empress Dowager has issued this imperial decree, he suddenly has an obedient daughter and a renowned hero son-in-law, so Cai Yong is naturally overjoyed.

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