Johime Three Kingdoms

Chapter 408 Is your dad okay?

Zhuge Liang lost his father when he was young and worked hard in Nanyang...

Of course, "gong plowing" is just a figure of speech, and it does not really mean farming every day. Otherwise, if he was just hoeing the land at home, how could Liu Bei not find him twice?
In fact, the Zhuge family is a big family in Langya. Although Zhuge Liang is not a direct descendant of the Zhuge family, his father, Zhuge Gui, also served as a county magistrate and came to Nanyang to avoid trouble... He did not come as a refugee. He had his own small village in Longzhong.

It's just that Zhuge Liang didn't attach much importance to these external things. His food, clothing and shelter were very simple, and he only had simple meals all year round. In addition... he raised a few old servants and book boys, traveled around the county two or three times a year, collected some ancient books, and entertained guests as necessary. Tea, seeing people's clothes... that's all.

"Little boy, tell your master that we have a guest." Xu Shu arrived in front of Zhuge Liang's village and shouted to the boy at the door.

He is said to be a book "child", but he is actually about fifteen or sixteen years old. He probably heard the sound of horse hooves, so he came out to take a look. After all, many people come to visit on the first day of every month.

Xu Shu had specially reminded everyone before that Zhuge Liang was usually very awkward and didn't like too many people going in. When the time comes, he would make sure that Bai Tu and others go in, but ordinary guards might have to stay outside...

When Lu Lingqi heard this, she already looked like she was going to burn down the house again, but was comforted by Bai Tu's kind words.

"Good afternoon Mr. Xu, are these all your friends? My uncle said that if Mr. Xu comes, I will invite you as soon as possible!" The book boy opened the door quickly and said.

Xu Shu was slightly surprised when he heard this. Zhuge Liang didn't feel awkward this time?Could it be that you guessed who is coming?

Well, it's very possible...

After all, although Bai Tu was dressed as a white dragon fish, he did not hide his identity. He was just not visiting as the King of Chu in name.

I ignored it for a moment, but the book boy was talking about "uncle", a rare title.

Bai Tu and his party filed into the village, and before arriving at the front hall, they saw a young man dressed as a serious scholar, who looked older than Bai Tu expected, and who looked 27. He took the initiative to greet them.

"Brother Yuanzhi is here by chance. My younger brother has been traveling a few days ago. As the elder brother, I take care of Zhuangzi... Ah! These are His Highness the King of Chu and the generals of the Chu Kingdom, right? Zhuge Jin, a common man, Greet your Majesty."

Zhuge Jin deliberately pretended to recognize Bai Tu and others, but he was obviously prepared.

"No courtesy, no courtesy. I'm not here for official business today. There is no King of Chu here." Bai Tu heard that Zhuge Liang was not here and was slightly disappointed, but he immediately supported Zhuge Jin.

When Xu Shu heard that Zhuge Liang was traveling far away at this time, he already had some guesses. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart - this trip, when we meet again, we won't know whether we are friends or foes!

However, as the brother of Zhuge Liang, Zhuge Jin was very eager to talk to Bai Tu at this time. He flattered Bai Tu without any trace and invited Bai Tu to come in.

There were already many people in the front hall at this time. They seemed to be at a cocktail party. The format... made Bai Tu feel a little uncomfortable.

"Chairs" were popularized in Yangzhou during the Jiangjun Mansion era. Now, because Chu State's official offices are all high-top tables and chairs, people are more willing to imitate them.

However, this place still has the "retro" combination of kneeling and low tables. When Bai Tu came in, everyone stood up to greet him.

"No courtesy, no courtesy, I am not here as the King of Chu today, so you don't need to be restrained." Bai Tu said grandly.

"Yuanzhi, Ziyu, why don't you introduce me to all the heroes here?" Bai Tu then asked Xu Shu and Zhuge Jin to introduce him.

Yingchuan Shi Tao, whose courtesy name was Guangyuan, Runan Meng Jian, whose courtesy name was Gongwei, Boling Cuijun, whose courtesy name was Zhouping, Hongnong Yang Xiu, whose courtesy name was Dezu... Huh?There seems to be something weird mixed in?
When Zhuge Jin introduced Yang Xiu, he was slightly embarrassed.

"Greetings to His Highness the King of Chu. Xiu came to Wancheng on the order of the King of Wei to pick up... Mr. Cao on his way back. He happened to hear that there were elegant scholars in Nanyang, so he couldn't help but set out to meet him." Yang Xiu looked younger than Zhuge Jin. But in fact, the difference is only two years, mainly because... Zhuge Jin looks older when he is honest.

After Emperor Xian returned to the west, Yang Xiu unexpectedly did not serve the court with his father Yang Biao, but continued to stay under Cao Cao.

I don't know if it's the Yang family's plan, or Yang Xiu's own idea, anyway, Yang Xiu has already entered Wei country now.

But for Yang Xiu’s appearance here at this time...

Although Bai Tu had a smile on his face, something was bubbling in his heart - it's okay for you to come to welcome Cao Bang back, but coming to Nanyang...are you here for a party or to poach people?

Although he has not conquered the country yet and his surname is not Chu, he is still a bit sensitive when he comes to Chu State to recruit talents for Wei State, so when Zhuge Jin introduced him before, his tone was a little embarrassed for Yang Xiu.

Yang Xiu's face was pale, but he was not so calm in his heart - you are such a great king of Chu, how many young people have to come in person?Are you so aggressive?
It turns out that Yang Xiu was just ordered to borrow Xia Houjuan, who was also his future wife...

Originally, the Yang family had arranged a marriage for Yang Xiu, but Yang Xiu insisted on joining the Wei Dynasty. Regardless of whether Yang Biao was really angry or to show Liu Xie and the court, Yang Xiu had nothing to do with the Yang family's decision. She has been separated from the Yang family, and the marriage has naturally been called off.

Well, although many children from aristocratic families get married after they reach the age of 26, but they are not yet married at the age of [-], they do feel like they are delayed older youths.

On the one hand, Cao Cao wanted to appease Yang Xiu, and on the other hand, he also wanted to use Yang Xiu as a representative to appease those who had followed him for the "imperial court", so he personally arranged a marriage for Yang Xiu.

Cao Cao's own daughter was either married or not as good as Dou Ke, and Yang Xiu was already old, so Cao Cao chose Xia Houjuan.

and……

Xia Houyuan is not very resistant to this marriage. After all, although Yang Xiu is annoying, at least he has chosen to follow the Wei Dynasty now, which makes Xia Houyuan feel better about him. Now Yang Xiu is "helpless", although it is considered that he has no one to rely on. He won't marry into his wife, but he won't have to worry about Xiahou Juan, who is just like his own daughter, being bullied in the future.

The most important thing is... Yang Xiu is a civilian official. Not only is he safe, but he will also continue to serve in Yecheng from now on. It is better than marrying a military general or marrying far away!
Therefore, Cao Cao directly asked Yang Xiu to pick up Xia Houjuan, so that they could meet him first.

"It turned out to be a student of Hongnong Yang's family. It's a pleasure to meet you. How is Mrs. Yang?" Bai Tu looked very familiar.

"My father and I haven't seen each other for a long time, but I think my father is in Chang'an, so everything must be fine." Yang Xiu replied calmly.

Zhang Chunhua had accurately read the atmosphere and judged that Bai Tu was unhappy now, but he had to respect his identity and could not say anything directly, so... Zhang Chunhua rolled his eyes and said:
"Your Majesty, when Na Manchong tortured Old Taiwei Yang in all kinds of ways, my teacher, Kong Jijiu and the others were very worried about the old Taiwei's health. This time we also brought some health-boosting medicine prepared by Divine Doctor Hua. Why not Ask Young Master Yang to send it to you? Anyway, we are going north."

(End of this chapter)