When Zhuge Liang heard what Lu Yi said, he couldn't suppress the joy on his face.
This brother-in-law can do it!
If I could read all the books in the world and still be able to see generals and generals, wouldn’t this be a great joy in life?
What do you want from me?
Zhuge Liang readily agreed: "Okay!"
After taking a bath in the river, the group of people rushed back.
Early the next morning, Zhuge Ruoxue got up and made breakfast.
After everyone finished eating, they closed the door of the thatched house and prepared to leave.
Zhuge Liang stood in front of the carriage, looked back at the thatched house and sighed: "When I get old in the future, I will definitely come back. But I don't know if this thatched house will still be there at that time?"
Lu Yi couldn't help but think of the three visits to the thatched cottage in "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms".
Zhang Fei said that he would set a fire behind the house, burn the thatched house, and smoke out Zhuge Liang.
After the success of Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage, when he left the thatched cottage, Zhuge Liang also said that after assisting Liu Bei to help the Han Dynasty, he must return to the thatched cottage to retire.
As a result, Zhang Fei did not burn down the thatched house.
Zhuge Liang did not return to the thatched house to retire, but worked hard all his life, and finally died of illness in Wuzhangyuan.
Thinking of that scene, Lu Yi asked Shi Huan to get a fire certificate, and in the astonished eyes of Zhuge Liang and others, he burned the thatched house with a fire.
Zhuge Liang said in shock: "Brother-in-law, what are you doing?"
Lu Yi watched the thatched house burning and said to Zhuge Liang with a smile: "You are Xue'er's younger brother and also my younger brother. We are a family. Wherever I am from now on, you will naturally be there too. How can I be rich and powerful?" Can you come back here to take care of your old age? From now on, even if you have to take care of your old age, it will be in Jiangdong, full of children and grandchildren."
Zhuge Ruoxue was originally a little surprised by Lu Yi's behavior.
At this moment, after hearing what Lu Yi said, he suddenly smiled and said to Zhuge Liang: "Listen to your brother-in-law, second brother!"
Zhuge Liang took a deep look at Lu Yi.
Although this brother-in-law is the lord of Jiangdong and the head of the wealthy Lu family, he is just like an ordinary person and appears to be very kind.
Hope he can stay like this.
In this case, I would have no regrets if I followed him for the rest of my life.
He thought of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Wei Qing.
Finally, he shook his head.
Look!
I hope that I will not end up like Wei Qing in the end, and my entire clan will be wiped out in the end.
If there is any sign of this, I will leave early and follow Zhang Liang's example and return to the mountains and forests.
A group of people got on the carriage, and Zhuge Liang said: "First go to pay homage to my uncle, and then go and say goodbye to Pang De. I won't go to Mr. Pang's place. Once I go, I'm afraid I won't be able to leave. Mr. treats me like his son, and I This farewell, I don’t know when I will come back.”
Lu Yi said: "There is no rush for your husband. We are leaving this time and will stay in Xiangyang City for a while. I want to verify some things. After that, we will return to Jiangdong."
"In Xiangyang City, you may also meet your husband."
Zhuge Liang glanced at Lu Yi doubtfully.
Verify something in Xiangyang City?
Is there anything in Xiangyang City worthy of his verification?
Could it be related to Jingzhou Mu?
With his status, this is the only thing worth taking action on.
Nowadays, Jingzhou Mu has not yet given birth to a son, and has often been in poor health in recent years. The eldest son and second son have grown up.
Could it be that he came here to establish himself as the heir apparent?
Although Zhuge Liang was confused, he did not inquire further.
Under Zhuge Liang's guidance, the carriage went straight to Zhuge Xuan's burial place.
Zhuge Ruoxue worshiped in front of the grave and burst into tears.
After that, under the guidance of Zhuge Liang, everyone rushed to another thatched house.
The carriage stopped beside the thatched house.
About a mile in front of the thatched house, on the field ridge, stood four figures.
The one on the left is an old man carrying a hoe, wearing a green shirt, rolled trouser legs, bare feet, and long black and white hair.
On the right are three young men.
Especially the one at the front, standing opposite the old man, is a young man of thirteen or fourteen years old, dressed in extremely luxurious clothes.
Even from a distance, you can still see that the young man is fair and clean, looking like a noble man.
Zhuge Liang was a little surprised and said: "Why is the second young master here?"
Zhuge Ruoxue asked: "That young man who looks very noble?"
Zhuge Liang hummed and said, "Yes. I have met him a few times in the academy. He is also studying in the academy, but he has not been there a few times. Every time he goes, he always brings a group of personal guards with him."
After glancing at Lu Yi, Zhuge Liang continued: "In comparison, the eldest son is said to look very much like Jingzhou Mu, and he is loved by Jingzhou Mu. Moreover, he is very humble and studious. When he went to the academy to study, the eldest son never brought his bodyguard with him. , just like other students. He will take the initiative to salute every gentleman he sees."
"He also took the initiative to ask me for some knowledge."
Lu Yi nodded.
It’s almost the same as in the original history.
The second young master talked to the old man for a while, but seemed unhappy. He threw down his sleeves, turned around and left.
Following the ridge of the field and arriving in front of Lu Yi and others, the Second Young Master didn't even look at it. He rode away directly on his horse, leaving behind a message: "An old farmer in the country doesn't know how to show appreciation! If my father doesn't insist on letting me come to visit, I invite you." When you become an official, who rarely sees you?"
Everyone: "."
I bet this second young master is here to invite me out!
But this attitude——
Lu Yi shook his head and said with emotion: "What Jingzhou Mu is doing is unreliable. He sent such a traitor here. Let alone inviting others, this is clearly blocking the road."
The old man also walked over from the field ridge at this time.
Zhuge Liang rushed forward and said, "Mr. Pang, I'm sorry for disturbing you!"
The old man is none other than Duke Pang De whom Zhuge Liang is visiting this time.
Lu Yi and others followed and saluted Duke Pang De.
Pang Degong looked at Lu Yi and others and said curiously: "These distinguished guests are-"
Zhuge Liang whispered: "He is my brother-in-law, the lord of Jiangdong."
Pang Degong glanced at Lu Yi in surprise.
Lu Yi smiled and nodded at him.
Pang Degong responded with a smile, and while leading the way, he said: "The distinguished guest is coming from far away, and the farmer is not prepared. You go inside and wait for a while. The farmer will ask the wife to come and kill a chicken."
Zhuge Ruoxue said hurriedly: "No need to go to such trouble, we will leave shortly. My second brother is leaving here soon, and I can't bear to leave you, so I came here to pay a visit."
Pang Degong opened the door and said unceremoniously to Zhuge Liang: "Go and boil some hot water for your brother-in-law and the others."
Zhuge Liang exclaimed and quickly walked to the kitchen behind the thatched house.
Duke Pang De made an invitation gesture to Lu Yi and others, and the group sat down around a table with a corner missing.
Neither spoke.
It wasn't until Zhuge Liang heated up the hot water, came in with a teapot, and poured water for everyone that Duke Pang De smiled at Lu Yi and said, "This distinguished guest is different from ordinary people. Every time other princes see the old farmer, they always want him to become an official." "
Zhuge Liang knelt down beside Pang Degong and listened with his head lowered.
Lu Yi smiled and said, "I know Mr. Pang has no intention of becoming an official, and I don't want to disturb your leisure time."
Mr. Pang Degong nodded and said, "Your distinguished guest is a considerate person."
Looking at Zhuge Liang beside him, Pang De said fairly: "I hope this child will be successful in the future and will no longer experience the pain of displacement. It is a pity that the Jingzhou herdsman does not know the uncut jade."
Zhuge Liang said: "Pang Gong, since you think my brother-in-law is good, why don't you come with me?"
Pang Degong shook his head and said with a smile: "The old farmer has no interest in officialdom. It's just good to farm."
After a pause, Pang Degong continued: "Yesterday, the old farmer had a dream within a dream."
Zhuge Liang asked curiously: "What dream?"
Pang Degong sighed and said as if he was still frightened: "The old farmer dreamed that you were in Jingzhou and you never knew your master. Until one day, a Han clan relative found you and invited you to come. He was very kind to you. "
Lu Yi: "."
Pang Degong continued: "Kong Ming, you have shown extraordinary talent, but the Han Dynasty has declined and cannot be reversed. You spent your whole life and worked hard, and finally died of illness in the army. Before you died, you kept calling the old farmer, as if you wanted to Ask the old farmer to save you.”
"The old farmer can't bear it and wants to take you away."
"I just touched your hand and realized that this was a big dream."
"And the old farmer was just dreaming in a dream."
"However, in the old farmer's dream, the old farmer was in a strange place. Countless students took paper and wrote in a very spacious place, and they all wrote some articles. Moreover, those articles turned out to be quite insightful."
Lu Yi: "."
What kind of magical figure is this Pang Degong?
Wasn't that dream within a dream the real ending of Zhuge Liang in the original history?
And the dream he woke up in was the scene of the imperial examination!
He could actually dream about this!
Thinking of the imperial examination, Lu Yi secretly decided to implement it slowly this time when he returned to Jiangdong.
Otherwise, all young talents will be recommended by wealthy families or officials, and talented but declining talents like Zhuge Liang will have no way out.
However, there is no need to rush this matter, take your time.
Zhuge Liang smiled and said: "Pang Gong, it's just a dream, there is no need to worry."
Mr. Pang Degong sighed, shook his head and said: "No! The old farmer's dream this time was so real, as if he had lived a lifetime. Especially seeing the scenes of you working hard, the old farmer's heart aches."
Zhuge Liang still wants to say.
Mr. Pang Degong stood up and said, "Wait a minute, Kong Ming, since you are leaving, the old farmer will give you one last thing."
Everyone watched Pang De go into the east room.
After a while, Pang Degong came out with a feather fan, handed it to Zhuge Liang and said, "This feather fan is specially made by an old farmer using duck wing feathers."
"Kong Ming, although you are talented, you are too young and cannot control your expression."
"Those who achieve great things are happy but don't show it in their appearance. They will remain unmoved when Mount Tai collapses in front of them."
"But you can't do it for the time being."
"You are young, so it will be difficult for others to believe you."
"If you hold this feather fan, when you are happy or sad in the future, you will immediately cover your face with the feather fan so that others cannot see your expression, which will increase your prestige."
Zhuge Liang took the feather fan with a look on his face that didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Zhuge Ruoxue raised her fist and glared at him viciously.
Only then did Zhuge Liang stop his smile and salute solemnly to Duke Pang: "Thank you, Duke Pang, for this gift. I will always carry it with me and remember your teachings!"
(End of chapter)
