December 25th.

The main street leading to the Cao residence was lined with people who had come to watch the spectacle.

In the public eye, Cao Cao, dressed in a wedding robe, rode a tall, spirited horse at the head of the procession.

Behind him was a wedding procession composed of Imperial Guards soldiers, with five bridal sedan chairs carrying the bride.

"Tsk tsk tsk, Cao Cao's son is really something else. It's one thing to take concubines, but to marry five wives at the same time is truly an eye-opener!"

"Hey, so what? Lord Cao developed high-yield grains, which have fed countless lives. Young Master Cao also went on expeditions overseas, expanding the territory of the Han Dynasty. He also married several wives. What's wrong with that?"

"That's right. With the achievements of the Cao family father and son, the more descendants the better!"

The people on the street, seeing Cao Cao with his five wives, were also talking about it, and most of their words were words of blessing.

For no other reason than that Cao Song had developed a high-yield grain, no matter what he did, the people would not say a bad word about it.

Soon, amidst the envious and blessing gazes of the people, Cao Cao, accompanied by his five wives, stepped through the gates of the Cao Mansion.

The Cao family spared no expense in organizing this wedding.

Not only inside and outside the mansion, but also along the streets near the Cao residence, there were seats set up, numbering over a thousand.

Among those who came to offer their congratulations were not only officials from the imperial court, but also quite a few officers from the Imperial Guard who were contemporaries of Cao Cao.

Of course, the majority of the beneficiaries were the ordinary people who benefited from the high grain yield.

The Cao residence was bustling with activity, both inside and out.

Yuan Shao, Liu Bei, Sun Jian, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Xu Chu, Dian Wei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and others also sat at the same table.

"Tsk tsk tsk, I must say, my elder brother is truly blessed to have married five wives at the same time!"

Xiahou Dun gazed intently at Cao Cao, who was bowing to heaven and earth in the hall, his expression filled with envy.

"Yes, I just don't know what you do when you sleep with your wives at night. They are all your wives, so how do you treat them? Will you show favoritism?"

Xiahou Yuan also spoke with a wicked grin, beginning to worry about what would happen to Cao Cao that night.

Zhang Fei, who was standing to the side, blurted out, "Haha~, needless to say, of course we'll sleep together on the same bed. We can't possibly go around to each room one by one, can we? We'd be exhausted after a whole night like that!"

"Puff~ Puff~ Puff"

As Zhang Fei finished speaking, Yuan Shao, Liu Bei, Sun Jian, and the others who were drinking nearby couldn't help but spit out their wine at the same time.

Guan Yu, standing to the side, said irritably, "Yide, what were you thinking, saying such a thing!"

"Hehe~, just kidding, just kidding!"

Faced with Guan Yu's rebuke, Zhang Fei chuckled.

Liu Bei, however, said seriously, "I think Yide is right. Given Mengde's style of doing things, it's quite possible that he might actually arrange for them to sleep together on the same bed!"

Sun Jian nodded: "Hmm, that's possible!"

Although Yuan Shao did not speak, his suppressed laughter clearly indicated that he agreed with Liu Bei and Sun Jian's words.

Xiahou Yuan smacked his lips: "Oh dear, now that you mention it, I'm actually a little worried about my elder brother. Do you think he can handle one against five?"

Sun Jian: "I think it's unlikely. With Mengde's small stature, he might be willing but unable to do it!"

Liu Bei: "Ah, that's hard to say. If I divide my energy into five parts, I can still make sure that everyone gets their share!"

Xiahou Yuan: "Pfft~, that one wouldn't even get a few hits, would it?"

Zhang Fei: "Even if he only gets a little bit, he still gets a little bit, doesn't he?"

The topic sparked everyone's interest, and they began to discuss it amongst themselves.

Even Dian Wei, who was engrossed in eating, looked up, threw aside the pork knuckle in his hand, and joined in.

The lively conversation of the young people at the table drew frequent glances from those around them, who remarked: "The world is going to the dogs."

After discussing for a long time, everyone finally stopped and began to toast each other.

Liu Bei looked at Yuan Shao and Sun Jian, and asked with a smile, "Benchu, Wentai, now that Mengde is married, when do you two plan to get married?"

Sun Jian smiled and said, "My family has already found me a woman surnamed Wu, and we should get married after the New Year!"

"And what about Yuan Shao? Has he been engaged?"

"Yes, my mother found me a woman surnamed Liu, and we'll get married after the New Year!"

Although Yuan Shao responded with a smile, a trace of loneliness flashed deep in his eyes. He couldn't help but recall the woman he first met in the palace when the emperor fainted.

The first flutter of the heart is unforgettable, but reality is often disappointing.

Liu Bei seemed to sense Yuan Shao's thoughts, but he didn't mention them. Instead, he said with a sigh:

"Back when we first arrived at the Imperial Guard, we were just teenagers. Now, seven years have passed in the blink of an eye. One by one, we are all getting married and starting our own families. It's truly a moving experience!"

Sun Jian nodded in agreement: "Yes, time really flies!"

Yuan Shao also snapped out of his thoughts and laughed, "Gentlemen, no matter how time passes, as long as we remain true to our original aspirations, we will still be the same group of young men we were back then!"

"Good, well said."

Upon hearing this, Liu Bei couldn't help but shout his approval, then picked up his wine cup and looked at everyone at the table.

"Gentlemen, we all came together with patriotic fervor and a desire to serve our country."

The scene of our oath is still vivid in my mind, and I will never forget it until the day I die.

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