Chapter Fifty-Five

The brocade pouch plan: Zhao Yun rescues his lord

A woodblock print illustration depicting a scene from the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms." Zhao Yun, a warrior on horseback, leads an escape. Behind him, Liu Bei is seen seated inside a covered carriage or palanquin. They are accompanied by foot soldiers and attendants, one of whom in the foreground carries a large axe. The background is filled with stylized swirling clouds and jagged mountain peaks, suggesting a hasty retreat through a difficult pass.

Liu Xuande marries Lady Sun

A woodblock print illustration depicting a domestic or ceremonial scene within a Chinese palace. Liu Xuande (Liu Bei), dressed in official robes, stands on a veranda being greeted by a group of women and attendants. One attendant holds a large decorative fan. In the foreground, two figures are engaged in an activity on a wooden platform, possibly preparing for a ceremony. The architecture features traditional tiled roofs, pillars, and ornate railings.