"Director, are you saying that they were all given to us?"

Looking at the dozen or so petite and exquisite women, even Hachi and his two companions, who had adhered to the strict rules and regulations for many years, couldn't help but swallow hard.

Xi Zhicai smiled and nodded: "Of course, from now on, they will be your wives and concubines, responsible for serving you and studying new Taoist and Buddhist teachings with you!"

"New Taoism and Buddhism?"

Hachi and the other two looked at Xi Zhicai with puzzled expressions, not quite understanding this Taoist and Buddhist philosophy.

"Do you know that Buddhism is not popular in our Han Dynasty?" Xi Zhicai asked instead of answering.

Hachi and the other two exchanged a glance, then shook their heads: "We don't know!"

Xi Zhicai explained: "In our Great Han Dynasty, we value the principles of Heaven and Human Relationships, and the harmony of Yin and Yang. However, your Buddhist sect emphasizes strict rules and regulations, which are seriously inconsistent with the understanding of the people of our Great Han Dynasty. That is why it has been met with resistance."

If you want to gain recognition, you must forge a new path and cater to the needs of the Han people.

"Following the needs of the people?"

Upon hearing this, Hachi and the other two were slightly taken aback, and then began to ponder the meaning behind Xi Zhicai's words.

After a long while, Hachi raised his head as if he had just realized something: "Does the Master of the Play mean that we should be like the Taiping Sect, no longer abstaining from alcohol and women, but instead starting to cultivate our minds?"

Xi Zhicai smiled and nodded, "That's right, how can one transcend the mortal world without entering it?"

"These words are truly profound and reasonable; we have learned a great deal!"

Upon hearing this, Hachi and the other two's eyes lit up, and they quickly bowed to Xi Zhicai.

Through those words, they seemed to have an epiphany, and their previously broken and extinguished faith was revitalized.

"In that case, the three of you should study this carefully!"

Seeing the three of them looking like this, Xi Zhicai smiled slightly, left the women behind, and then turned and left.

Looking at the Japanese women before him, Hachi said solemnly:

“Samo, Sigya, perhaps the three of us were wrong before, but after today, we will embark on a new path and create a new Buddhism. We must carefully comprehend this!”

"That's right!!"

Samo and Sigah echoed each other's sentiments.

Afterward, the three men each selected a few women and returned to their respective rooms to begin studying the new Buddhist teachings.

...

The 25th day of the sixth month of the sixth year of Jianning.

On the streets of Luoyang, a special wedding procession attracted countless onlookers.

The wedding procession was divided into two teams, left and right, which walked neatly down the street like two parallel lines.

The group consisted of over a hundred people, each wearing armor underneath a red robe. Of course, the most eye-catching feature was the striking red pheasant feather on their helmets.

This is the unique symbol of the Imperial Guards.

"My God, whose wedding procession is this that warrants the Imperial Guards to come?"

Looking at the scene before him, a merchant who had just arrived in Luoyang couldn't help but marvel.

A middle-aged man next to him curled his lip and said, "You don't know this? You just arrived in Luoyang?"

"That's right, I'm new to Luoyang and don't really know much about it."

"No wonder! Let me tell you, this is the wedding procession of the great hero, General Lü Bu!"

"Lü Bu? Could it be the Lü Bu who ventured alone into the grasslands at the age of fourteen, later made the people of Shiguo build a Jingguan (a mound of skulls) and defeated the Xiongnu at Juyan?"

"Of course, otherwise why do you think His Majesty would send the Imperial Guards to serve as General Lü's wedding procession?"

"No wonder, General Lü is indeed a rare young hero!"

"Now that General Lü is getting married, the brave generals of the Han Dynasty have a worthy successor!"

"Congratulations on General Lü's wedding!!"

May General Lü have a son soon!

The people on the street couldn't help but discuss it, and many shouted out their blessings.

"Thank you all!!"

At the front of the procession, Lü Bu, dressed in a bright red brocade robe and riding a red horse, smiled and returned the greetings from the people on both sides.

Looking at these lovely people, Lü Bu was filled with emotion and finally understood the meaning of the word "protection" that the emperor often mentioned.

"These are the people who deserve to be protected with their lives."

As Lü Bu returned the greetings to the people, he also set a new direction and responsibility in his heart.

Before long, the wedding procession stopped in front of the Cai residence.

With excitement in his heart, Lü Bu dismounted and headed towards Cai's residence.

As soon as he entered the front hall, Lü Bu saw Cai Yong sitting in the main seat and immediately knelt down.

"Your son-in-law Lü Bu greets my godfather!!"

"Good, good, my son, get up quickly!"

Cai Yong stroked his beard with a smile and gestured for Lü Bu to get up quickly.

"Thank you, Godfather!"

Lu Bu also stood up properly and stood aside.

Cai Yong then looked at the old woman beside him: "Go and fetch the young lady out of her room!"

"yes!"

The old woman agreed and turned to walk towards the back room.

Before long, Yan Jin, dressed in a bright red wedding robe and wearing a mandarin duck veil, came out with the old woman. Little Zhao Yun and Lü Zhen, as the golden boy and jade girl, followed her on the left and right.

The moment Lü Bu saw Yan Jin, his heart began to beat much faster.

Soon, the old woman led Yan Jin to Lü Bu and then took her hand and placed it in Lü Bu's hand.

Then, the couple faced Cai Yong and knelt down again, bowing and paying their respects.

Cai Yong looked at Yan Jin and admonished her, "Jin'er, from today onwards, you are married. As a wife, you must observe proper etiquette, be a good wife and mother, and manage your household diligently!"

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