Zhang Xi was deceived after all, and was deceived by Zhuge and his wife.
The next day, Zhang Xi went to court. On the one hand, he said goodbye to the emperor and went to his post. On the other hand, he fulfilled his promise and recommended Zhuge Qiao to the emperor as a filial and honest person and to join the imperial court.
As a result, Zhang Xi was still packing his things at the inn, when Zhuge Qiao came to visit him.
It is said that the emperor has just issued an edict, appointing Zhuge Qiao as the captain of Changshui, and went to Chang'an to take charge of the construction of water conservancy facilities in the Guanzhong area. Zhang Xi happened to be his direct superior, so he came to pay a visit to the officer.
Zhang Xi was stunned and realized that he had been fooled after all.
Liu Chan, that little fat man, must have colluded with the two old foxes of the Zhuge family. He was secretly planning to marry his daughter to Zhuge Qiao. Otherwise, how could it be so fast? Xiaolian was recommended in the morning, and the emperor directly appointed him in the afternoon. Errands.
It's not to go to other places, but to Chang'an. This is because Zhuge Qiao and Xiao Xuan'er have been in a long-distance relationship for a long time and their relationship will fade away, right? !
Zhang Xi had the intention to talk to Zhuge Liang, but after thinking carefully about the errand appointed by the emperor, he went to talk to Zhuge Liang himself, but he couldn't explain the reason.
Moreover, there was no need for Zhang Xi to have a showdown with Zhuge Liang. Not long after Zhuge Qiao left, Zhuge Liang went to the inn in person and found Zhang Xi.
On the one hand, he came to entrust his son to Zhang Xi's care. On the other hand, Zhuge Liang also came to explain to Zhang Xi, which made Zhang Xi feel uncomfortable.
"Although Qiao'er's matter was arranged by me, whether it succeeds or fails depends on Yuan Chang."
Zhuge Liang made his attitude clear as soon as he came up.
In fact, Zhuge Liang did intend to arrange a position for Zhuge Qiao that could be trained at the grassroots level and let him go to the local area to accumulate experience. However, due to his busy official duties, he could never find a suitable opportunity.
Yesterday's private banquet, his daughter-in-law's nagging, and Zhang Xi's mention of recommendation, immediately made Zhuge Liang think that he could send Zhuge Qiao to Yongzhou.
On the one hand, Zhang Xi has complained more than once that Yongzhou has insufficient talents and lacks practical talents at the grassroots level. If Zhuge Qiao goes to Yongzhou, he can directly go to the grassroots level to train and accumulate experience. At the same time, Zhang Xi will take care of him, and he does not have to worry about his son getting into trouble.
On the other hand, Zhuge Liang is also happy to see his son's marriage come to fruition.
Therefore, this matter was indeed arranged by Zhuge Liang in collusion with Liu Chan.
However, Zhuge Liang did not force others to do anything.
The meaning of the phrase "Success or failure depends on Yuan Chang" means that Zhuge Qiao is now under Zhang Xi's nose. Whether he can gain Zhang Xi's approval and marry Zhang Xi's eldest daughter is completely uncertain. It was Zhang Xi who decided that Zhuge Liang would do this and would not interfere in the future.
By the way, Zhuge Liang also apologized for Huang Yueying's aggressiveness yesterday and explained the reason.
"The wife of the mountain has no children. She regards Qiao'er as her own son, so she will inevitably act in a hasty manner. I hope Yuan Chang will forgive me."
To put it simply, even Huang Yueying was a little anxious in doing things because she wanted to hurt Zhuge Qiao.
And the reason why she did that was that the couple had been married for twenty years and had nothing to do. In these days, a woman who had nothing to do could still enjoy her husband's love, and Huang Yueying herself was under a lot of pressure.
Zhuge Liang also knew that Zhang Xi might not like Zhuge Qiao, but in order to make his wife feel better, he finally helped Zhang Xi to scheme. This was what he owed Huang Yueying as his husband, so he had to do it.
But for Zhang Xi, Zhuge Liang still came to apologize and explain in person, hoping that Zhang Xi would understand.
Zhuge Liang has said so, what else can Zhang Xi say? It is not wrong to love his wife, and Zhuge Liang did not make any principled mistakes because of his love for his wife.
In this case, Zhang Xi has nothing to say.
The anger is gone, but
"Prime Minister, why don't you ask Mr. Wei to diagnose and treat your wife?!" Zhang Xi asked in a low voice.
Strictly speaking, the strongest medical skill of Wei Xun is not about typhoid fever, but the gynecology department. Please ask Wei Xun for help, maybe it can be improved slightly.
Zhuge Liang and his wife have no children. The problem is definitely not Zhuge Liang. After all, the existence of Zhuge Zhan proves that Zhuge Liang is fertile.
So the reason why she has not had children for so many years must be Huang Yueying.
Zhuge Zhan's aunt is definitely Huang Yueying, but there is no record of whether the biological mother is Huang Yueying. However, considering Huang Yueying's age, Zhuge Zhan was born when Huang Yueying was married for 20 years and had no children, but she gave birth to Zhuge Zhan when she was nearly forty years old. The probability is really not very high.
Therefore, Zhang Xi is willing to believe that Zhuge Zhan's biological mother is Zhuge Liang's concubine, not Huang Yueying, although Zhuge Liang has not taken any concubines until now.
Actually, Zhang Xi also felt pity for Huang Yueying.
According to folklore, there is such a smart and talented woman, but she doesn’t know why. It would actually be good if Zhuge Liang and Huang Yueying could have their own biological son.
That's why Zhang Xi suggested that Zhuge Liang go to Wei Xun for help.
Hua Tuo and Zhang Zhongjing are gone. Not long after Dong Feng was born, Wei Xun, Fan A and others became the most skilled medical people in this era.
It's a rare opportunity now that a famous doctor is right next to you. Why don't you pay a visit? !
But Zhuge Liang shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Earlier when Mr. Wei was in Chengdu, Mrs. Yuan Chang had asked Mr. Wei to diagnose and treat Shan Tzu. Mr. Wei also said that although it can be treated, it may not be cured."
Zhang Xi suddenly looked embarrassed.
If I had known earlier I wouldn't have said this.
If even Wei Xun said this, then there would be basically no cure.
When Zhuge Liang saw Zhang Xi's embarrassment, he smiled and comforted Zhang Xi and said, "Yuan Zhang doesn't have to worry about my husband and I. Liang has already looked away. You can't force this matter, it's just destiny. Besides, now Qiao'er is very Well behaved, treat my husband and wife as if they were their biological father and mother, so what’s the difference between them and their own children? This time Qiao’er is going to Yongzhou, please ask Yuan Chang to teach you strictly, don’t be lenient, Liang, thank you very much.”
This is entrusting Zhang Xi with his son's education. This is not an ordinary request.
Zhang Xi quickly stood up and bowed to agree.
After that, the two talked about Yongzhou for a while, and finally Zhang Xi sent Zhuge Liang away.
Three days later, Zhang Xi set out to return to Guanzhong, accompanied by a new Changshui captain, Zhuge Qiao.
Along the way, Zhang Xi's attitude towards Zhuge Qiao changed somewhat.
On the one hand, Zhuge Liang, the client from Zhuge Liang, has entrusted his son's future to you. No matter how you dislike him and think that he is a big white pig trying to steal your cabbage, you still have to give him the face he deserves.
On the other hand, Zhang Xi discovered that this Zhuge Qiao's physical fitness is not bad! ! !
Along the way, Zhang Xi rode a carriage from Chengdu to Hanzhong. It was not until he passed the Baoxie Road that Zhang Xi switched to riding a horse. This Zhuge Qiao actually rode a horse all the way from Chengdu to Guanzhong.
This physical strength and riding skills are much stronger than Zhuge Liang's.
It is not obvious at all that this is the posture of a short-lived ghost. Sometimes, Zhuge Qiao will even get up early to dance with his sword to exercise his body. And his sword skills look more like a general than Zhang Xi.
So... Could it be that Zhuge Qiao's short life in history was really caused by Zhuge Liang's Northern Expedition? !
Although it is not wrong to be strict with his son, is Zhuge Liang a little too cruel? !
Thinking of this, Zhang Xi suddenly sympathized with Zhuge Qiao. At the same time, he also thought, if Zhuge Liang didn't need to be so anxious, would he be able to live longer? !
Zhuge Liang lived to be fifty-four years old. Although it was not a short life in this era, it was somewhat unworthy compared to some shameless things who could live for more than seventy years.
In the same way, if Zhuge Liang doesn't need to be so aggressive, then his stepson Zhuge Qiao doesn't need to be so aggressive, and can he live longer? !
To be honest, Zhang Xi doesn't really look down on Zhuge Qiao, and he definitely doesn't want his daughter to marry him. As long as he can live longer, as long as his daughter likes it, Zhang Xi won't be able to let go.
But...well, let's take a look at this matter again.
There is not only one possibility of dying early these days. Maybe Zhuge Qiao had some hidden illness.
Therefore, along the way, Zhang Xi carefully observed Zhuge Qiao and judged his physical condition.
The first thing he did after returning to Chang'an was to ask Wei Xun, the family's personal doctor, to diagnose and treat Zhuge Qiao.
Of course, the explanation given to Zhuge Qiao was that the climate in Guanzhong is different from that of Chengdu, so it would be better to get checked first. If the climate is not suitable for him, and if he is not discovered in time, he will get seriously ill.
Although Zhuge Qiao feels a little baffled, what can Zhuge Qiao say when Shangguan cares so much about you.
An Jing accepted Wei Xun's inspection.
Wei Xun's examination found no problems. After diagnosis, he thought Zhuge Qiao's pulse was stable, strong and strong, and was a very healthy pulse.
But Zhang Xi is in trouble. He shot himself in the foot again.
Zhang Xi invited Wei Xun from home to see Zhuge Qiao, but he didn't explain the reason. After all, it was hard to explain clearly.
As a result, for some reason, this matter spread to Xiao Xuan'er.
When Xiao Xuan'er learned that her lover came to Chang'an, she was naturally very happy. But when she turned around and found out, the first thing her father did after her lover came to Chang'an was to ask Mr. Wei to see his lover. Xiao Xuan'er was frightened. .
Mr. Wei is the guest of honor in the family. When Xiao Xuan'er sees Mr. Wei, he must salute and say hello. No one in the family would bother Mr. Wei unless he is seriously ill. Why does Mr. Wei go to his lover as soon as he arrives in Chang'an? See a doctor? !
Could it be that the lover got seriously ill along the way? !
Xiao Xuan'er suddenly became anxious, and her anxiety was not at the level of hiding in the boudoir and secretly wiping away tears.
There is no way, she is Sun Shangxiang's daughter. Don't forget how Xiao Xuan'er met Zhuge Qiao in the first place.
So, Xiao Xuan'er went straight to the inn to meet her lover.
By coincidence, at this time, Wei Xun had finished diagnosing Zhuge Qiao. Zhang Xi felt that nothing would happen, so he placed Zhuge Qiao behind the inn and returned home with Wei Xun.
The father and daughter came and went at exactly the same time, so Zhang Xi did not stop his daughter on the spot.
What's more terrible is that Xiao Xuan'er met her lover and learned that her lover was fine and not sick. The surprise of seeing her lover came over again. The two of them chatted so much that they almost forgot about the time.
Although, Xiao Xuan'er still had some ideas and knew that he could not stay overnight at the inn, so he went home before the dark curfew. But the governor's eldest daughter ran to the inn to meet her lover and stayed until dark before coming out. The next day, a little Reputable people, people who should know and people who shouldn't know, all know.
Zhang Xi suddenly wanted to cry but had nowhere to cry.
(End of chapter)
