Mythical Three Kingdoms

"Zichuan, let's go, time to see my son." Liu Bei shouted in Chen Xi's courtyard.

"Wait a moment, let me change my clothes." Chen Xi's voice came from the back courtyard. Liu Bei shrugged, then sat directly in a reclining chair covered with bear skin at the entrance of Chen Xi's main hall.

By the time Chen Xi came out, tea and snacks had already been set in front of Liu Bei. Although they were quite familiar with each other, the maids wouldn't neglect such formalities, after all, this was Liu Bei.

"Why are you so slow?" Liu Bei looked Chen Xi up and down, then a mischievous smile appeared on his face, "Could it be you're hiding a beauty?"

Chen Xi felt a little distracted by the teasing, knowing that recently everyone liked to mock him now and then, "It's not a big deal, even Lord Xuande wouldn't mind."

"Hahaha, I'd actually like to see that, though such actions might be a bit out of line," Liu Bei laughed.

"I'm not that bad." Chen Xi responded dryly, waving his hand, "Though it is as you guessed, she stayed here, better to fetch my family as soon as possible. Such a big courtyard with so few people just doesn't feel lively."

Liu Bei laughed and strode out, "The others might have already arrived. It won't be good to be late; there's a banquet tonight, a pre-New Year banquet."

"Finally we can have a peaceful New Year." Chen Xi laughed, following Liu Bei out.

After watching Chen Xi leave, Zhen Mi appeared in the main hall with a face full of gloom, tapped the rocking chair, flicked her sleeve, and left the house. She soon came across her family's carriage.

"I'm really tired of this winter wind." Lub Su said, gripping the collar of the teasing Guo Jia, "Guo Fengxiao, change the weather for me, or I'll tell your sister-in-law about your month-long indiscretions."

"Alright, alright, alright, I'm changing it, I'm changing it, let go of me." Guo Jia, who was naturally weak, found himself dizzy as Lub Su yanked him around, wishing earnestly.

Quickly, the clouds parted a little, sunlight shone solely on Lub Su, and the cold wind twisted away within three steps of him. Guo Jia's finesse with manipulating weather phenomena had improved significantly.

Soaking in the sunshine alone, Lub Su looked a bit embarrassed, as everyone else shook their heads and kept their distance from him and Guo Jia.

"Oh ho, Zijing, enjoying the sunlight all by yourself, how does it feel?" Chen Xi and Liu Bei arrived together, laughingly addressing Lub Su who stood in the sun.

"At least it's not cold." Lub Su replied expressionlessly; he wore the thickest clothing among those present.

"I think this is a mental issue." Chen Xi said with a heavy heart, "Zijing, you're sick, I think you're sick, and it's not a light illness."

"Don't be ridiculous, if I'm sick, then you're definitely sick too. The arrival of Physician Hua will surely reveal it." Lub Su dismissed Chen Xi's words.

Chen Xi rolled his eyes and said nothing, and at this time, the flags were already visible from a distance, Chen Xi could see Zhao Yun leading them.

Pulling the reins, Zhao Yun flashed quickly before everyone, cupped his fists in salute, "My lord, Yun is fortunate not to have failed the mission."

"Zilong, hahaha." Liu Bei burst into sudden laughter upon seeing Zhao Yun, leaving Zhao Yun puzzled.

"I don't know why I caused my lord to laugh." Zhao Yun asked, confused.

"You'll know soon enough, you'll know soon enough, everyone go fetch your family members." Liu Bei said with a laugh, without revealing the amusing thought to Zhao Yun.

"Did you feel it?" Jia Xu turned his head to ask Li Youu.

"Nothing much, just an immortal, and it seems they're inclined towards us." Li Youu glanced at the sky before heading towards the family procession, where order had already given way to disorderly noise.

"Greetings, Family Head." A chorus of respectful voices came; Chen Xi felt somewhat irritated, mixed with all the family members, he only now noticed that apparently, only his family was entirely women, like a bunch of songbirds. Thankfully, Old Guan was there too.

"Chen Bo, thank you for your hard work, it must be tough managing them." Chen Xi jokingly saluted Butler Chen, maintaining his respect for the loyal housekeeper who stayed during the toughest times.

"The Family Head is too kind." Butler Chen quickly returned the salute.

"Jian'er, Ran'er, how have you been?" Chen Xi asked composedly, turning to the side.

"Husband!" Fan Jian and Chen Lan couldn't suppress their inner excitement.

"Alright, alright." Seeing they made no further move, Chen Xi walked over and gently embraced them, "It feels like it's been so long."

"Husband!" Fan Jian was slightly flustered in public, while Chen Lan's voice hinted at laziness.

"Are you both well?" Chen Xi released them, stepped back, observed them, and nodded, "You look well."

At this moment, a maid brought Chen Xi's daughter over, whom Chen Lan carefully took, "Husband, give our daughter a name."

"Chen Qian, she's Chen Qian." Chen Xi gently caressed the still-sleeping Chen Qian, his gaze filled with reminiscence.

Peering behind Fan Jian's back, he noticed the number of maids remained the same, neither leaving nor increasing.

"Get in the carriage; let's go home. We'll probably be here for a few years," Chen Xi beckoned to everyone, then led Fan Jian and Chen Lan onto the carriage, "Chen Bo, seems like we'll still need to rely on you."

"This is all I can do now, Family Head." Butler Chen remarked with emotion, yet with great honor, as he leapt onto the carriage, just like the old days, heading with Chen Xi towards Ye City.

Chen Yun was slightly disappointed; Chen Xi did look at her, but the same clear eyes as before conveyed a lot.

Chastising herself for her thoughts, Chen Yun quickly returned to her original demeanor, joining the maids on the carriage.

"Greetings, Uncle." Cai Yan got off the carriage, giving a slight bow to Li Youu with Cai Zhenji, as did Li Youu's daughter following suit.

"Good, I've already picked a place for you to stay. If you don't like it, let me know," Li Youu said with his usual cold demeanor.

However, concerning the residence, Li Youu was now more worried that Cai Yan was getting on in years, considering he had wished for boundless prosperity for her, but even finding a suitable gentleman proved difficult...

"Master Li, long time no see." Zhuge Liang alighted with Huang Yueying from another carriage, bowing to Li Youu.

"Kongming, you seem to have grown a lot on the battlefield." Jia Xu glanced at Zhuge Liang, who had gained a decisive aura over his previous elegance. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com), your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)