The entrance of the Kuai Family's residence was bustling with people and nobles. One by one, they came forward to present gifts.
"Chen family's Aunt Chen sends half a basket of eggs! I wish Second Old Master's family good health! "
"Nanyang Wu Family's Head, Wu Yan sends 100 gold and 50 pieces of silk! I wish Second Old Master a happy smile! "
"He Village's Old Master He sends five chickens. I wish Second Old Master good fortune!"
The servants at the entrance had been changed again and again because the ceremony was too tiring. It was fine if there were ten of them, but the line was endless.
After the gifts were delivered, it was time for the banquet that the Lao family had prepared. Hundreds of tables had been prepared. As long as one came to celebrate the birthday, they would be seated. The commoners knew that the Lao family was busy. After they finished eating, they would congratulate them and leave with smiles on their faces.
"I wish you a long life!" A commoner who was about to leave after finishing the banquet said to Kuai Liang.
"Same to you!" The main character of the day, Kuai Liang, also came out. He smiled and cupped his fists at the people who greeted him.
Kuai Liang might be the King of Hell in the eyes of the evil nobles, but in the eyes of the common people, he was a good official. At the same time, Kuai Liang treated the common people with kindness and kindness.
"Second Old Master. Old Master is looking for you. He wants you to go over! "The servant said respectfully to Kuai Liang.
"Eldest Brother, what's the matter? Can't you see that I'm busy? " Kuai Liang frowned. He seemed to know why his eldest brother called him, but he was a little unwilling. The people walked up to Kuai Liang and greeted him. Kuai Liang put away his serious expression and revealed a smile.
"Go back and tell Eldest Brother that I won't be going if there's nothing important!" Kuai Liang said to the servant.
"This!" The servant was in a difficult position. Old Master had asked him to call Second Old Master back. If he went back now, it would be difficult to explain.
Just as the servant was about to persuade him, he saw someone in the corner of his eyes and hurriedly called out respectfully, "Old Master!"
The person who walked over was the Kuai Family's Head, Kuai Yue.
Kuai Yue nodded and let the servant leave.
"Big Brother, why are you here? "Kuai Liang saw it," Yue said with a smile.
Kuai Liang smiled at Kuai Yue, but Kuai Yue did not treat his younger brother well. "If I didn't come, how could I invite you, the birthday boy?"
Kuai Liang smiled flatteringly. "Big Brother, you know that I don't want to greet those people!" Kuai Liang knew why Kuai Yue was here. It was because Kuai Yue wanted Kuai Liang to entertain those aristocrats, such as the Zhang family. These nobles might be beneficial to the development of the Si Clan. As for the commoners, they might increase the reputation of the Si Clan, but they didn't bring any substantial benefits.
However, Kuai Liang didn't want to go in. This was because there were many people who pleaded with him. Their children had made mistakes, and there were even two noble children who were killed by Kuai Liang.
In the past, he could be considered cold, but now, he had to face them with a smile. Kuai Liang really couldn't bear it anymore, so he decided to come out.
"You!" Kuai Yue shook his head. He also knew that his younger brother was stubborn. Otherwise, he wouldn't have left the Si Clan.
"Big Brother, it's fine with just you and Ran 'er! I won't go in! "Kuai Liang laughed. If it wasn't for his birthday banquet, he wouldn't have wanted to see these people.
"Father, Second Uncle!" When they were talking about Cao Cao, Cao Cao arrived. Kuai Ran walked over.
"Ran 'er, why are you here?" Kuai Yue asked Kuai Ran.
"Father, everyone is here except for two families!" Kuai Ran said to his father.
"Which two?" Kuai Yue frowned. The Kuai Clan was an aristocratic family in Jing Province, so there were very few people who didn't give them face.
"One is the Huang Clan!" Kuai Ran said to Kuai Yue.
"The Huang Clan?" Kuai Yue nodded.
"Although the head of the Huang Clan is that person, the Huang Clan will definitely come! Huang Zu isn't old yet! " Kuai Liang sneered. If it was in the past, the Huang Clan would have already sent people to celebrate the birthday. However, they didn't come now. How could Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue not know the reason?
The Huang Clan's old master, Huang Zu, was too ashamed to face them. Huang Zu used to be loyal to Liu Biao. Even when Huang Zu was sent to Jiang Xia, it was also because of Liu Biao's protection. This was because he knew that unless Huang Zu rebelled, he would be suppressed by the Cai and Kuai Clans sooner or later.
After that, Huang Zu killed Sun Jian because of Sun Ce's words. As long as Huang Zu was handed over, he wouldn't make an enemy out of Jing Province. Liu Biao didn't hand over Sun Jian either. After that, Huang Zu was sent to Jiang Xia because of his useless son, Huang She.
Although Liu Biao reprimanded them, he still gave the Changsha area to the Huang Clan as compensation.
This was enough to show how much Liu Biao favored Huang Zu. The ruler treated him like a country knight, so he had to return the favor. If it was Huang Zu, even if the Huang Clan declined, Huang Zu wouldn't betray Liu Biao. He might just wait for Liu Biao to weaken the Huang Clan's strength.
However, he had such a deceitful son. This deceitful son was very ambitious, but his brain wasn't good. Once he was bewitched, Huang Zu's integrity couldn't be preserved.
He killed his master, Liu Biao, who treated the Huang Clan so well.
As the Iron Triangle of Jing Province, Huang Zu didn't have the face to face Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang. Although Liu Biao didn't die in Huang Zu's hands, Huang Zu couldn't get away from it.
It was the same principle that the father had to bear the responsibility for the son's actions.
Huang Zu didn't have the face to come, so only Huang She was left. Huang She might not even want to come because he was Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang's nephew. However, Huang She already controlled Jing Province. Now that Huang She was the potential ruler of Jing Province, he would have to bow to Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang if he came. Huang She was naturally unwilling. He was proud and arrogant, so how could he bow to Kuai Liang and Kuai Yue?
However, although Huang She and Huang Zu wouldn't come, they would at least send a representative.
As long as Huang Zu wasn't muddle-headed, he would naturally do so. He just needed to wait a while.
"What about the other family?" The Huang Clan put down their hands. There was only one family left.
"The other one is Big Eared Liu, Liu Xuande!" Kuai Ran said bluntly. This was because Kuai Ran knew that Big Eared Liu had a grudge with his sworn brother, Liu Mang. Big Eared Liu had almost killed his sworn brother. Naturally, Kuai Ran would not give Big Eared Liu a good name.
"Ran 'er, you can't say that in front of others!" Kuai Yue stopped Kuai Ran. Kuai Yue also did not have a good impression of Liu Bei. However, Kuai Yue had always been smiling. Kuai Yue scolded Kuai Ran to teach Kuai Ran a lesson. No matter how much hatred you have with a person, you must always smile in front of others. The right way is to inadvertently give a fatal blow. If you always look at others with hatred, they will only be wary of you. In the end, you will only get half the results with twice the effort.
"Yes, Kuai Ran understands!" Kuai Ran nodded. Kuai Yue was training Kuai Ran to be the head of the Kuai Family. Kuai Liang didn't say much. He was good at strategizing, but he wasn't good at backstabbing like his brother. That was why his brother was the head of the family and he was only an assistant.
Kuai Liang shook his head. Suddenly, he said to his brother and nephew, "Big Brother, Liu Xuande might be here!"
"Jiangling, Liu Bei, Liu Xuande, sends five thousand gold, a pair of jade pendants, and a pair of Eastern Pearls. May Mr. Kuai Liang's fortune be as boundless as the East Sea and as long as the South Mountain!" The singer subconsciously read the lyrics and was stunned when he read it out.
Five thousand gold? A pair of jade pendants? A pair of Eastern Pearls? This was worth no less than six thousand gold. Who was so rich? But why would a rich person squeeze together with commoners? Could it be that he was playing with them?
Subconsciously, the Kuai Family servant who sang the congratulatory gift became suspicious.
"Hmph, do you think our Left General lacks such a small gift? Hurry up and sing it. The Eastern Pearls and jade pendants are here. The five thousand gold is also in this box! "A disdainful voice sounded. It was Liao Hua's voice.
Liao Hua placed the Eastern Pearls and jade pendants on the table and opened a small box. The Kuai Family servant didn't recognize the Eastern Pearls and jade pendants because he didn't specialize in identifying them. However, he knew one thing. It was the paper inside the small box. The white paper was Lü Bu. The commoners were familiar with these things. Although Lü Bu was expensive, it wasn't as if they hadn't seen it before.
Even Lü Bu had never seen a stack of Golden Lü Bu before. This was a huge gift.
"But, but since you are honored guests invited by my Master, why don't you walk in that direction?" Although the door was wide open, it was still divided into the inner and outer courtyards. The external aid was naturally for the small noble families and common people, while the inner courtyards were for the big noble families and distinguished guests.
Liu Bei and Liu Xuande actually walked in the outer courtyard. The Kuai Family servant couldn't help but wonder if the Golden Lü Bu was fake.
He couldn't help but look at the paper and saw several seals on it. Only then did the servant believe it.
"Hmph, you dare to doubt us? We are honored guests of your master. Quickly tell your master to come and welcome our master! " Liao Hua said angrily. Liao Hua was naturally very unhappy that someone doubted the authenticity of the gift when he gave a congratulatory gift.
"Liao Hua, stand down!" Liu Bei reprimanded. Liu Bei then said to the Kuai Family servant, "Little Brother, we admire Mister Kuai Liang's character and thought that Mister treated everyone equally when he was an official. We admired him very much. Therefore, we lined up to show our respect to Mister Kuai Liang!" Liu Bei's words were really good.
Did he line up to flatter Kuai Liang and admire Kuai Liang's character?
Hearing Liu Bei's words, the two Kuai Family brothers looked at each other and saw a bitter smile in each other's eyes. "This Big Eared Liu Bei is really an outstanding person!"
He flattered Kuai Liang without saying anything. Soon, people would spread the news that Left General Liu Bei's Imperial Uncle Liu Bei had lined up to congratulate Kuai Liang because of his respect for Kuai Liang. This way, Liu Bei would be able to flatter Kuai Liang. At the same time, the Kuai Family would be able to publicize Imperial Uncle Liu Bei's love for talent.
Kuai Liang smiled bitterly and shook his head. "What kind of person did this Huang She bring in?"
Looking at Liu Bei's smiling face, Kuai Yue nodded. This Liu Bei was really good at grasping people's hearts.
If it weren't for Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang's intelligence and King of Han's help, they would have already seen through Liu Bei's true colors. This would have moved many people.
"But it's a pity! Liu Bei? Haha, you are destined to be a pawn of King of Han! "Kuai Liang said calmly.
Hearing Liu Bei's words, the Kuai Family's servant nodded. "Please wait for a moment. I will go look for our Eldest Young Master!" Kuai Ran was in charge of receiving these guests.
"No need!" Kuai Liang, Kuai Yue, and Kuai Ran walked over together.
"Master, Second Master, Eldest Young Master!" The servant quickly bowed to the three of them.
Liu Bei also noticed the three of them.
"This junior greets Mr. Kuai Yue and Mr. Kuai Liang! I wish Mr. Kuai Liang good fortune and a long life! " "Liu Bei is truly shameless. He has lowered himself to such a low level.
Liu Bei's previous teacher was Lu Zhi. Lu Zhi and Pang Degong were of the same generation. Pang Degong was also a generation older than Kuai Liang. This meant that Liu Bei should be of the same generation as the Kuai Brothers. It could be seen that Liu Bei had put in a lot of effort to curry favor with the Kuai Brothers.
"Left General, please rise!" Kuai Yue and Second Brother are not worthy of such respect! " "Liu Bei is an award-winning actor, but our Kuai Yue isn't bad either. Our Old Master Kuai Yue is someone who can silently take down Liu Biao."
Kuai Yue stepped forward to help Liu Bei up. He was one step ahead of Liu Bei and pressed down on Liu Bei's hand. This way, Liu Bei could only turn around and avoid Liu Bei's salute.
Liu Bei was acting like a disciple. Liu Bei might be shameless, but the Kuai Family still cared about their reputation.
Liu Bei narrowed his eyes.
Kuai Yue didn't care. He stepped forward and smiled. "Left General, your arrival brings light to our humble dwelling!" “
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