Chapter 2: The Wedding in My Dream

  In less than two months, we indeed said that Guo Jia's handling ability is extremely high! As soon as Guo Jia received Liu Bei's order, he immediately posted a notice and gathered all the bricklayers and carpenters in Yizhou to one place, explaining that after completion, there would be heavy rewards. Sure enough, within fifty days, a small but exquisite and magnificent mansion was built. Although the mansion is not large, it has everything, especially tailored to Li Yu's taste, except that the Buddhist hall was not repaired at the back, but rather at the front of the mansion! This is also what Li Yu asked for, and it can be said that Li Yu's current mansion is not much different from Liu Bei's royal palace!

  The garden is simple and elegant, with a rich flavor of mountains and forests. Even if it's passed down to future generations, it will become a treasure trove. Although the architecture has increased, it still retains its depth, twists, and quietness. The layout is similar to what it was in the past, but some areas have preserved the atmosphere of Han Dynasty gardens. Li Yuhe and Wang Xue's requirements and arrangements have also added a modern touch. After renovation, the garden appears luxurious and majestic, but the deep atmosphere that once existed has disappeared. The entire garden has winding corridors that stretch for six or seven hundred meters, with over 300 stone carvings of famous calligraphy from past dynasties embedded in the walls, including Li Yuhe's personal favorite, the "Two Wangs" tablet, which he personally studied and admired because he liked the Two Wangs so much.

  The Li Yu Mansion covers an area of over 30 mu, integrating residential buildings, ancestral halls, family temples, and gardens. The mansion combines Wang Xue's favorite Jiangnan garden art and excels in architectural structure, skillfully using cultural elements such as size, shape, light and shade, height and depth to absorb the surrounding scenery, forming a richly layered, interconnected spatial system with rhythm, color, and contrast.

  The entire garden is divided into four scenic areas: central, east, west, and north. The central area features mountains and water, with clear and serene pool water, surrounded by peaks and ancient trees; the eastern area focuses on architecture, with multi-eaved buildings, winding corridors, and strategically placed pavilions and rocks that invite visitors to explore; the western area is quiet and secluded, with a rich forest landscape; and the northern area features bamboo fences and small cottages, evoking a rural village atmosphere.

  The Li Yu Mansion's architecture is considered one of the most perfect in Yizhou today. Even Liu Bei's mother later moved here specifically to reside! The layout is relatively dense, but its rationality and clever spatial handling are unmatched by other gardens. Each building has its own distinct personality within its scenic area, and from a broader perspective, there is no sense of disorder, giving visitors a continuous and holistic impression.

  The Li Yu Mansion emphasizes the layout of pavilions, terraces, and corridors, as well as the combination of artificial hills and ponds, the contrast of flowers, grasses, and trees, and the layering of near and far scenery. Whether standing at any point, visitors are always presented with a perfect picture.

  Inside the garden, pavilions, halls and corridors are high and low, with a total length of over 700 meters. The building area accounts for about one quarter of the total area of the garden. The Purple Cloud Peak in Li Yu's mansion is a rare treasure among Taihu stones, gathering the four wonders of "thinness, wrinkles, leakage, and transparency" of Taihu stone, which can be said to be a wonder at that time! Liu Bei, Guo Jia, Chen Gong, Jian Yong and others also liked to come here to drink tea and talk politics with Li Yu. The architectural style of Li Yu's mansion represents the styles of Han, Tang, Ming and modern times, creating many buildings with different characteristics in a small range, showing the gardening art techniques of "small but big". Li Yu also specially selected a place in the mansion to plant roses! This is also the most romantic thing that Li Yu, who was not good at expressing romance, had ever done!

  It can be seen from this that Guo Jia's work efficiency is high, and Li Yu also worked hard to satisfy Wang Xue!

  I really don't dare to write anymore, because the following is a dream scene, although the wedding in my dreams is somewhat exaggerated, I want your wedding to be magnificent and boundless too, it's just that you gave up on me. This chapter is really hard to write, every sentence I write hurts me once, sorry readers, this chapter was once one of my dreams!

  Li Yu ordered his several brothers and 9,999 soldiers to ride on precious horses, forming a heart-shaped formation in the school field. Li Yu held a bouquet of roses in the middle, surrounded by a circle of heart-shaped candles! Liu Bei even invited the elderly from Yizhou to play with 9,999 people for Li Yu's grandeur! Li Yu rode on a yellow horse, wearing Confucian attire, which set off his elegance! Today, Li Yu had dressed up carefully, and he had told Liu Bei earlier to tie up Wang Xue with Liu Mu, and then bring Wang Xue here after two hours!

  On the other side, Wang Xue was also confused by Liu Bei and Empress Dowager Wang. At a critical moment when her own home was being renovated, she suddenly received an urgent summons from the palace guard saying that Empress Dowager Wang had fallen ill and wanted to see him. He rushed over in a hurry. To be honest, Wang Xue and Liu Bei's mother had a very good relationship! But when Wang Xue arrived, he found out it was not what he expected. Empress Dowager Wang was fine and playing mahjong with Liu Bei, Guo Jia, and Chen Gong. Wang Xue was furious and refused to let him leave. Now Wang Xue is at a loss.

  Liu Bei roughly estimated the time, and after about two hours had passed, he said to Wang Xue: "Don't worry, little sister. It's actually Fourth Brother who has a surprise for you, so let's keep you company here with Mother and me!"

  Wang Xueqi said: "Alright, you tell me what's going on!"

  Liu Bei said: "This lonely king doesn't know! Anyway, we're going to the school field now! Let's go see what kind of surprise the fourth brother has prepared for his younger sister!"

  "King Xue squinted her eyes and threatened: 'You really don't know! Old Liu!'"

  Liu Bei's mother, Empress Wang, smiled and said: "Little girl, don't make it difficult for my son. Why not go ask your husband and you'll know? Besides, even if Xuande doesn't know, I'm hiding it in my heart! We're all following the orders of your family's commander-in-chief to do things for him!"

  Wang Xue could only get angry and sulk silently!

  Liu Bei ordered the royal carriage to be taken to the drill ground!

  It was already late at night, and Liu Bei's royal carriage moved as fast as it did during the day. After more than an hour, they finally arrived at the school grounds!

  Liu Bei and his mother, Lady Wang, Chen Gong, Guo Jia and others arrived at the school grounds, only to see nothing but a surprise! Then they heard three cannon shots! Drums and music shook the sky!

  Four gates burst out with countless cavalry, all riding white horses! Only Li Yu rode his horse to the middle and stopped, Zhao Yun and Guan Yu, Zhang Fei each led a route of cavalry! They formed an array in a flash! Liu Bei and Wang Xue were still wondering what kind of formation this was. Guo Jia was even more confused. Wang Xue checked it out. The few of them were well-read in military books. What is the Fish Scale Formation: The general is located in the middle of the formation, the main force is concentrated in the center, divided into several small squares like fish scales, configured in a hierarchical manner, with the front end slightly protruding, belonging to an offensive formation. Tactical idea: "Central breakthrough". Concentrate forces to launch a fierce attack on the enemy's central array, use when advantageous, the weakness of the formation is on the tail side. What is the Halberd Formation: The general is located in the middle of the formation, the main force is concentrated in the center, the front halberd is opened in an arrowhead shape, also belonging to an offensive formation. Tactical idea: "Central breakthrough". The defensive nature of the Halberd Formation is better than that of the Fish Scale Formation. The opening of the "arrowhead" can withstand the pressure from the enemy's two wings, but the offense is slightly worse. The weakness of the formation is still on the tail side. What is the Crane Wing Formation: The general is located in the middle of the formation, surrounded by heavy troops, with the left and right sides opened like a crane's wings, which is an offensive and defensive formation. Tactical idea: Left and right encirclement. The Crane Wing Formation requires the general to have higher tactical command ability, the two wings open and close freely, can be used to attack the enemy's two sides, and can also converge to attack the enemy who breaks into the middle of the formation. The general's own array should be strictly defended against being broken through by the enemy; the two wings should be mobile and flexible, closely coordinated, and fiercely attacked. Otherwise, it cannot achieve its purpose. What is the Crescent Formation: The whole army is configured in an arc shape, like a crescent moon, which is an asymmetric formation. The general's own array is usually located at the bottom of the concave part of the crescent moon. In battle, emphasis is placed on attacking the flanks, using the thick and solid crescent to withstand the enemy, the concave part of the crescent moon appears weak but contains danger. The general's own array should have strong combat power, suitable for those with strong soldiers and brave generals, also suitable for some asymmetric terrain. What is the Square Circle Formation: The general is located in the center of the formation, the surrounding forces are layered and defensive, long guns and bows and arrows are outside, mobile forces are inside, used when fighting against a superior enemy, tactical idea: dense defense. The Square Circle Formation has a dense formation, strong defensive power, but due to the dense formation, mobility is restricted, lacking changes, the enemy's retreat is also difficult to pursue, and the offense is slightly worse. What is the Goose Flight Formation: The force configuration is like a large goose flying over in a diagonal line, fully exerting the power of shooting troops. In the cold weapon era, white blade warfare was the main focus, and the Goose Flight Formation was relatively rare, but it should also be combined with specific situations. I personally think that "riding iron" is very suitable for use. What is the Long Snake Formation: Used for marching or pursuing a single column, strong mobility, weak combat power. What is the Balance Saddle Formation: Similar to the Long Snake Formation, using multiple columns in parallel, stronger combat power than the Long Snake Formation. What is the "Takeda Eight Formations" which is very representative of formations? Another formation introduced is the Chariot Hanging Formation, created by Japan's Warring States general Uesugi Kenshin. The Chariot Hanging Formation is similar to the Square Circle Formation, with the general located in the center of the formation, the surrounding forces layered and set up, different from the mobile forces outside, forming several touring arrays, rotating in the same direction during battle, taking turns attacking the enemy array, like a rotating wheel. Its significance lies in: continuously applying pressure to one part of the enemy army, making it collapse due to fatigue, while our side is replenished and rested through rotation, achieving a strong and lasting combat power but not conducive to quick decision. There are also other formations such as Tiger Head, Sleeping Dragon, Wheel Violation, Great Wildness, Tiger Disorder, Chaotic Sword, Cloud Dragon, Flying Bird, Pine Skin, Flowing Line, Well Goose Flight Straight, General Chess Head, Separate Hand Straight, etc., which they have never seen before! They were also wondering in surprise!

  Only to see Li Yu wave his hand, all the torches lit up, and the candle in the center was also ignited! Li Yu stood in the middle, others didn't understand, but Wang Xueke understood, this is a heart-shaped gesture! He guessed what Li Yu was going to do!

  Li Yu stood on horseback and said: "Wife, we've been through all sorts of hardships! When I had surgery in Shanghai, I abandoned you, although I don't know what kind of deal you made with my mom, I won't ask, I won't blame! Today you're back by my side, I'll cherish you with my life, love you until forever! Today I formally propose to you! Here, 9,999 soldiers will witness our union! From now on, I won't be like before, only seeking happiness together, but also sharing difficulties! I'll be a man for you alone, build a home for you, a true haven! From now on, we'll share happiness and hardships together! Never parting ways!

  Starting today, even if there are three thousand miles of weak water, I'll only drink from your cup! Only with one heart, we'll grow old together, never parting ways! From now on, you're my wife, I'm your husband! No one can stop us from being together again! We'll be as one person! Growing old together!

  Will you marry me? Let's ride horses and explore life's wonders together! Marry me! Let the sunshine rise with me, doing what makes you happiest, holding hands tightly, never letting go, that's my most cherished thing! Marry me! Let me spend my life being your fool, and you be my silly little one! Will you marry me?

  Finishing speaking, he flipped over and knelt down on one knee!

  At this time, Wang Xue on the school field had already shed tears! However, before waiting for Wang Xue's answer, the following was anxious, and 9,999 names of generals shouted in unison: "Marry him!"

  Wang Xue was already choked with emotion and couldn't speak!

  Behind them, 9,999 elderly people also shouted in unison: "Marry him!"

  Wang Xue rushed to the drill ground at this moment, rushing towards Li Yu's arms! Because at this moment, Wang Xue's heart had no room for anyone else! His eyes only had Li Yu, and Li Yu's eyes only had Wang Xue!

  Liu Bei and his mother Lady Gan, Chen Gong and others also spoke with tears in their eyes: "This Li Yu is truly no ordinary person! If your father had been like this back then, that would have been great!"

  Liu Bei was also disheartened!

  Guo Jia thought that in the future, his wedding must also be like this!

  Wang Xue rushed into Li Yu's arms, and the two of them didn't care that there were still so many people watching. They deeply hugged each other, and their world was already too small to hold anyone else. Their hot lips came together!

  After the passionate kiss, Li Yu asked: "Wife, are you willing to marry me?"

  Wang Xue nodded deeply and said: "I'm willing!"

  After finishing speaking, Li Yu carried Wang Xue onto the horse and they galloped away! They went to enjoy their own little world! This world couldn't accommodate these people! So they left! At this moment, it undoubtedly belongs to the two of them, a special moment that can't be disturbed by anyone! It's not just the wedding night, but also the noisy celebration afterwards, this is their exclusive moment!

  In reality, two people went their separate ways, but in this book, they were intentionally written together by the author, who is also human and has dreams, although this dream doesn't even have a door! Please forgive me, fellow book lovers! I am also silently grieving alone.

  Liu Bei and his mother, Guo Jia, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, as well as everyone present, couldn't help but applaud their love!

  At this moment, applause erupts, and they understand even more in their hearts! At this moment, two people who didn't have a single drop of blood relation became family!

  Three days later, Liu Bei prepared a wedding for Li Yu and Wang Xue!

  It was a cool and breezy day, with a gentle wind and sunshine! It seemed as if it had been specially prepared for Li Yu and Wang Xue's grand wedding! Li Yu rode his horse at the front, accompanied by musicians playing traditional instruments on either side, beating out a lively rhythm. A total of 9,999 people followed closely behind Li Yu on horseback. Since neither Li Yu nor Wang Xue's parents were present in this world, Liu Bei's mother had taken Wang Xue as her adopted daughter. Li Yu led the wedding procession to the Wang residence to fetch his bride! Wang Xue was dressed up like a flower, wearing a bright red headscarf, and was lifted onto the horse by Li Yu!

  Liu Bei and others had long been waiting for him in Li Yu's mansion to welcome his wedding return!

  The Han Dynasty's etiquette is indeed complex, with rules governing everything from crossing the fire pit to which leg to step forward with when entering a room.

  After much difficulty and hardship, they finally entered the inner hall!

  Li Yu and Wang Xue walked hand in hand into the inner hall, which was now as bustling as a street. Some people were chatting, others sat on chairs preparing for the next move, while others looked up with anticipation... Suddenly, a large crowd surged into the inner court, many people surrounding an elderly person standing on the high platform. This person was none other than Liu Bei's mother! The groom Li Yu walked over and stood together with his bride Wang Xue on the stage.

  Li Yu seemed a bit nervous, as it was the groom's first time on stage, and he had already started sweating. The groom spoke up, and Guo Jia asked him, "Groom, if your bride were to fall ill, would you be willing to stay by her side forever?" "I am willing, I am willing," the groom replied confidently. Later, Guo Jia asked the groom five more questions, all of which he answered, earning rounds of applause and cheers from the many military officers present, including Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. Then came the traditional rituals of bowing to heaven and earth, bowing to one's ancestors, and the bride and groom bowing to each other. Before long, the food was served. At one point, Guan Yu dragged Li Yu away to drink two cups, and at another, Zhang Fei dragged him away to drink three cups. What a lively scene! When people come together for a joyful occasion, their spirits are lifted. For some reason, Li Yu found himself drinking cup after cup without getting drunk that day. Meanwhile, some of Li Yu's soldiers were exclaiming, "Wow, this is huge!" The living room alone was as big as their entire courtyard, and with the addition of two dining halls, it was even bigger! The large marble tiles on the floor sparkled in the light. They walked into a small courtyard, where all sorts of flowers were neatly arranged, and a small pond with goldfish had been set up.

  At night, when the room was noisy, Zhang Fei and Guo Jia, Li Yu found that they seemed to be very compatible and had prepared several games. First, let's stretch out our hands and let the bride touch them, then guess whose hand is the groom's, with the bride's eyes covered. The bride touched many hands, all saying it wasn't. Only when she finally touched Groom Li Yu's hand did Bride Wang Xue think it was him. When she opened her eyes and saw me, everyone burst out laughing. Then came the next game, where the bride had a sugar cube in her mouth and the groom also had a sugar cube in his mouth, with everyone calling for them to exchange the sugar by kissing each other.

  It was very late when Liu Bei led the crowd back home, because on a night of nuptial bliss, every moment is worth a thousand pieces of gold. They didn't dare wait for Wang Xue to fly into a rage and make a scene before leaving!

  The world once blessed, who would have thought of flying apart like swallows!

  This chapter is really hard to write, because it's written in my heart! If it's not well-written, please forgive me! I don't dare to elaborate anymore, because it hurts too much! WL, you should be satisfied now! I've completely disappeared from your world and made way for your happiness! I recite scriptures daily, wishing you good fortune! But my heart is shattered, who can help me put the pieces back together? You locked him in, but didn't let him out! Am I stupid or what?! How could I be so careless to let you in?! It must be my fault, I've never seen anyone as devoted as me reciting scriptures for your sake!