Mythical Three Kingdoms

Since it was quite a match, Li Youu thought that his daughter might as well marry Zhuge Liang, even if it’s as a concubine, since his daughter is quite beautiful. So he planned to marry his daughter to Zhuge Liang as a concubine, but once again Li Youu was struck down.

When Huang Yueying, Zhuge Liang’s legal wife, appeared, Li Youu was immediately sunk. Huang Yueying was not only virtuous but also incredibly intelligent and exceptionally beautiful. Li Youu originally planned to say that marrying a concubine is all about beauty, trying to sell his daughter to Zhuge Liang, but he was struck down again.

Nevertheless, Li Youu indeed found Zhuge Liang very pleasing to the eye, believing he had the potential to become a Prime Minister, so matters like daughters were set aside. These things weren’t important as disciples were much more significant than daughters in this era.

”Kongming, have a seat.” After having someone return the clothes sent by Cai Yan, Li Youu invited Zhuge Liang to sit beside him as before.

Zhuge Liang slowly recounted what he had seen and heard in Yuzhou. Some matters made Zhuge Liang feel intolerable, though he could count himself as part of that societal class. Even so, he couldn’t stand some of the things those people did.

”For now, just look at these matters. If you can’t stand it, eradicate them. Just make sure not to implicate anyone else.” Li Youu said calmly.

Li Youu was highly tolerant of the current social environment, as it was much better than before. Moreover, compared to the past, the lowest level of citizens at least had a path to survive. As for social structural reforms, they needed to slow down until the world stabilized.

”Kongming, when you have time, go to Zichuan’s place more often. There’s a crucial aspect of governance for you there.” Li Youu chatted idly with Zhuge Liang until it got late, then didn’t keep him any longer.

Zhuge Liang nodded calmly, not asking what he needed to learn. He trusted Li Youu’s judgment. Though in a single aspect, Li Youu wasn’t outstanding; when it came to breadth, Li Youu was the most comprehensive person Zhuge Liang had met.

”Thank you, Master Li, for your guidance.” Zhuge Liang bowed and saluted, planning to go and learn from Chen Xi for a while. However, since Li Youu didn’t specify what to learn, Zhuge Liang instantly understood. It was probably Chen Xi’s most treasured knowledge.

”Go on, learn well. After learning that, political strategy will be no difficulty for you anymore, and there’s nothing more I can teach you. Just remember to record your work diligently.” Li Youu smiled, very satisfied with Zhuge Liang. However, the more satisfied he was, the more he regretted why he didn’t meet him a few years earlier.

He ordered the housekeeper to see Zhuge Liang out. As the gates of the Li Family slowly closed, Li Youu knew that after Zhuge Liang, he would probably never find a suitable disciple again. Unfortunately, Zhuge Liang was neither his disciple nor his son-in-law.

[Suddenly felt a bit disappointed.] Li Youu sighed inwardly, quietly drank a cup of tea to calm himself, and then left.

Meanwhile, Wu Yuan looked at the Chen Family carriage in front of her and smiled. It wouldn’t be long before the Wu Family in Yizhou would hear this news. Not to mention anything else, she should be safe for the time being.

For aristocratic families, even if it’s just Wu Yuan, a legitimate daughter, they would abandon her when necessary, let alone Wu Yi, the family head.

The reason why the Zhen Family seems affectionately warm is partly because Chen Xi has firmly suppressed this generation; otherwise, such promises wouldn’t be so easily granted.

”Uh...” After the carriage stopped, Wu Yuan slowly got off the carriage and looked at the grand Liu Mansion in front of her. What kind of situation was this?

”Miss Wu, Lord Xuande has already arranged accommodation for you. Please follow me.” At this moment, the Liu Family housekeeper respectfully saluted.

”Please lead the way.” Wu Yuan replied with a gentle smile on her face, showing no sign of surprise.

[Chen Zichuan, you bastard!] Wu Yuan roared internally. She hated old men the most; otherwise, she wouldn’t have slipped away from Yizhou.

It should be noted that Liu Zhang was slightly younger than Liu Bei, and due to the excellent bloodline over generations, Liu Zhang was quite a handsome man in terms of appearance, Liu Bei couldn’t match him in demeanor alone.

Now she was at Liu Bei’s doorstep, and if she turned and left, that would absolutely offend someone to death. Ordinary people couldn’t endure such an insult, let alone a feudal lord.

[You wait, if I suffer here at Liu Bei’s, I’ll make sure you pay for it!] Wu Yuan’s heart was on the verge of collapse as she crossed the side gate of the Liu Mansion. To her, the gate of the old Liu Family felt like a dragon’s den or a tiger’s lair.

[Whew, the arrangement is quite exquisite, and no special attention is paid to me, which is good news.] After entering, Wu Yuan found that the master of the house didn’t greet her, and her heart couldn’t help but sigh in relief. Moreover, the elegant courtyard increased her impression score.

That night, Chen Xi was sent off to the study to rest, while Chen Yun was borrowed by Fan Jian to start making new clothes for Chen Xi under Chen Lan’s guidance, as Fan Jian’s poor craftsmanship drove Chen Lan to despair.

Around this time, Zhang Hong also steadily arrived in Chang’an. Unlike Liu Bei who had a sudden urge to attend the Grand Assembly, Zhang Hong had developed a series of strategies shortly after joining Sun Ce.

Attending the Grand Assembly in Chang’an was a crucial part of it. As to why it took so long for him to arrive, one could only say that there were some issues with Zhang Hong’s travel plan.

Zhang Hong didn’t come via Nanyang but came from Xuzhou under the banner of serving the Emperor. After all, Xuzhou was his hometown. Even though he had moved away, the connections of the aristocratic rich family network from back then still left some remnants.

Zhang Hong came just to see the changes in Xuzhou, and he saw them all. Chen Deng did not stop him since Zhang Hong’s banner was serving the Emperor, and there was still some favor between them.

In critical areas aside, Chen Deng generously let Zhang Hong look around and ceremoniously saw him off. What Zhang Hong saw left him feeling heavy-hearted; Xuzhou already had something to rely on for danger, and the people’s hearts were turning towards Liu Bei. Even the two Tao brothers sided with Liu Bei.

The more he saw, the heavier Zhang Hong felt, and he more deeply realized how foolish it was to refuse Liu Bei back then. But past events could not be pursued, and even with such a huge gap, Zhang Hong, after bowing his head once, was unwilling to bow a second time.

[I must connect with Cao Cao and Yuan Tan, only through mutual exchange can we hope to resist Liu Bei’s military advance. Otherwise, once Liu Bei breaks through in one direction, no one may be able to withstand it.] Zhang Hong thought silently as he looked at the word Chang’an on the city gate.

”Sunx Bofu’s people have finally arrived, we need to have a good talk with them.” Xun Yu, seeing the message brought by the City Gate Commander, circled a spot on a map, which contained the word ”Ye”!(To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read on m.qidian.com.)