But there's nothing I can do; my daughter likes it.
In the end, Liu Yu accepted Zhang Xiu's betrothal gifts and agreed to their marriage.
Now, Lanzhi is, after all, a member of the imperial family. As soon as the marriage was arranged, the Empress Dowager issued an imperial decree to grant the marriage, and the Ministry of Rites also sent officials to handle the arrangements.
Having chosen an auspicious day, both families began preparations in earnest.
Five days later, Zhang Xiu, riding a tall, fine horse and leading a long wedding procession, arrived in front of Liu Yu's residence.
Dressed in her wedding attire, Lanzhi reluctantly bid farewell to Liu Yu and then followed Zhang Xiu back home to hold a grand ceremony.
Just like Lü Bu before him, Liu Hong also showed great importance to Zhang Xiu and Lan Zhi's marriage, personally attending to offer his congratulations.
As evening fell, the bright moon shone in the sky, illuminating Luoyang as if it were daytime. The couple enjoyed the moon together, the stars and moon shining brightly, their lights intertwined.
Lanzhi nestled in Zhang Xiu's arms, her face slightly flushed as she gazed up at the bright moon in the sky, her heart filled with both sweetness and melancholy.
Are you homesick?
Zhang Xiu lowered his head and looked at his wife's beautiful face, asking softly.
Lanzhi nodded, looking at Zhang Xiu with deep affection: "Husband, thank you!"
Zhang Xiu smiled and asked, "Why are you thanking me?"
"Thank you for your companionship back then. Thank you for making me less lonely in Dahan, for letting me meet my father, and for giving me a home!"
Zhang Xiu reached out and gently brushed Lan Zhi's hair, saying in a deep voice, "We should both thank His Majesty for his kindness. Moreover, His Majesty has already promised to help you restore your kingdom. Your long-cherished wish will soon be fulfilled!"
"No, restoring the kingdom is not my long-cherished wish. I only want the people of Gaochang to live a better life, just like the people of the Han Dynasty, protected by His Majesty and soldiers like you, so that they will not be bullied by others!"
"Rest assured, I swear to the bright moon in the sky that I will spare no effort in this life to help you fulfill your long-cherished wish..."
Zhang Xiu, with a resolute expression, faced the bright moon in the sky and made his vow.
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