Mythical Three Kingdoms-Chapter 719 - 684: Beautiful and Intelligent

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"Is this the direction to the camp gate? Does this mean that among the group of people with my father-in-law and my wife, there are three individuals like Cai Yan, each with a skill perfected to the extreme?" Zhuge Liang was slightly surprised; individuals with a perfected skill like Cai Yan’s were not much less rare than those like him who had reached the pinnacle.

Unlike in his previous life when he moved to Jingzhou, in this life Zhuge Liang only knew about his engagement, but as for who his betrothed was, what she looked like, and her personality, he had absolutely no idea.

However, in ancient times, it was like this: a marriage arranged by one’s parents and the matchmaker’s word were of utmost importance. The desires of the people actually getting married didn’t matter at all, just like when Chen Xi married Fan Jian; regardless of his status or power, he had to uphold the marital agreement arranged by his father more than a decade earlier.

This was also why Chen Xi would say that he felt sorry for Chen Lan. According to modern thought, Chen Lan could be considered someone who truly shared in his adversity and never left his side. Although Chen Xi had internally changed, for Chen Lan, it was more about the emotions developed through their shared experiences, while for Fan Jian, it was more about a sense of responsibility.

That was the fundamental difference in Chen Xi’s feelings toward Chen Lan and Fan Jian. Of course, as time passed, any kind of affection would eventually settle into familial bonds, which was the foundation for stable marriages in ancient times.

After all, compared to a fleeting passion, a relationship where both parties supported each other out of duty and obligation, gradually developing warmth that eventually settled into a genuine familial bond, was more reliable. This was especially true in an era without the concept of divorce—only lifelong mutual support.

This was also why Zhuge Liang was visibly excited upon learning of Huang Chengyan’s arrival. Even though he was well aware that whether he liked it or not, his wife would definitely be Huang Yueying, he was eager to meet her in advance to get to know her, which would give him more confidence in their future relationship.

Zhuge Liang was also quite nervous at present, not because he was worried about whether Huang Yueying was ugly or beautiful. As the Grand Chancellor of Shu Han, he had long reached the level of disregarding external appearances in pursuit of the essence. He was merely concerned that his future wife might not share any common interests with him.

As Zhuge Liang drew closer, his perception became clearer, and he also realized that his previous feeling had some errors. Among them, two individuals were nearly identical to the likes of Cai Yan, while another was unlike any previously encountered.

[As expected, the world is full of wonders. Besides Spiritual Talent, there are other talents, and even stranger, there are so many different types.] Zhuge Liang sighed deeply, quickening his pace a few steps.

"Oh, Kongming, it’s actually you coming to pick us up. Come and meet your father-in-law," Jian Yong called out with a sharp eye from a distance, smiling and waving at Zhuge Liang.

Huang Yueying, standing beside him, showed a flash of curiosity in her eyes upon hearing Jian Yong’s words. She didn’t exhibit much shyness but stared in the direction of the approaching Zhuge Liang, sizing him up, then nodded slightly, followed by a sigh. Despite the lukewarm expression, it seemed Zhuge Liang had passed the test, albeit just barely.

When Zhuge Liang caught sight of Jian Yong, he also saw the three people behind him and was taken aback. The old man had to be his father-in-law Huang Chengyan, and the frail-looking woman with golden hair must be his future wife, Huang Yueying.

Zhuge Liang noticed that he was being scrutinized as well, and he quickly composed himself and briskly moved forward, "My humble self, Zhuge Kongming, greets Uncle Huang, Miss Huang, and this gentleman."

"So, you are Zhuge Kongming," Huang Chengyan said with a smile, looking at the rather handsome young man in front of him. "Your uncle has praised you a lot. I didn’t quite believe it before, but now I do. It’s good that you’ve turned out this way."

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Zhuge Liang paused, bowed to Huang Chengyan, "Uncle, your praise is undeserved. I was reckless in the past and did not receive your teachings. How are you faring in Jingzhou?"

"He’s doing well in Jingzhou. However, without this old friend of his, he will soon move to Yizhou. With another prodigy emerging from the Zhuge family, he can consider his mission accomplished." Huang Chengyan, stroking his beard, said with a smile.

In fact, Huang Chengyan’s gaze never left Zhuge Liang’s expression while he spoke, noticing the hint of dejection on Zhuge Liang’s face, which pleased him even more.

"So that’s how it is." Zhuge Liang sighed inwardly. How could he not understand Zhuge Xuan’s intentions? Unlike the younger generation of aristocrats who are full of ambitions to achieve great deeds, the older generation cares more about the continuation of their family line.

"This is Chief Shang’s disciple, Jiangh Gongyan. Chief Shang wanted to accept you, Shiyuan, and someone named Xu Yuanzhi as disciples, but alas, fate did not allow it, so I brought him here." Huang Chengyan pointed to Jiangh Wan as he spoke, noting that Jiangh Wan was slightly older than Chen Xi.

"Disciple of Lord Pang De, Lingling’s Jiangh Wan," Jiangh Wan bowed to Zhuge Liang, who returned the gesture. With that bow, Zhuge Liang felt that Jiangh Wan seemed rather old-fashioned, yet there was an aura of authority about him.

"This is my daughter Yueying." Huang Chengyan gestured towards Huang Yueying.

"I, Huang Yueying, have the honor to meet... Young Master." For Huang Yueying, meeting Zhuge Liang before marriage didn’t seem like a blessing. She couldn’t bring herself to address him directly as "husband" like Fan Jian and Jiangg Ying did, and calling him by name felt somewhat inappropriate. After a moment of hesitation, she spoke up assertively. She was relieved that as the legitimate son of the Zhuge family, addressing him as "Young Master" posed no issue.

"Greetings, Miss Huang," Zhuge Liang smoothly continued.

Zhuge Liang was already rejoicing; the thing he worried most about hadn’t happened. Not only was his wife not unattractive, she was actually quite beautiful. Furthermore, her beauty wasn’t merely for show. The evident Spiritual Talent indicated she wasn’t just a facade, proving to be genuinely intelligent as well as beautiful.

[No longer worried about lacking common topics with her, I wonder what her Spiritual Talent is used for.] Zhuge Liang felt fortunate but completely forgot that he was in the midst of welcoming the Huang Family—a moment of distraction could certainly lower their good opinion of him.

"Ahem, Kongming, take me to see Zichuan first, and then find lodging for the three of us. We’ve had a tiresome journey," Jian Yong coughed twice, drawing Zhuge Liang’s attention back.

[This guy is my husband, no way, he seems so silly.] Huang Yueying looked composed, but when she noticed Zhuge Liang staring transfixed at her, she couldn’t help but cry out in her mind.

[Eh, that’s a Qin Crossbow.] Feeling a bit embarrassed by Zhuge Liang’s gaze, Huang Yueying subtly turned her head. Then, seeing the crossbows mounted on the military camp, she almost immediately recreated the Qin Crossbow in her mind and habitually began to dismantle it. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)