Although this woman was naked and looked slightly haggard, she was quite pretty, and her whole body exuded an unusual charm.
Yan Liang put down the pen in his hand and couldn't help but take a few more glances.
The young woman stepped forward, bowed slightly and said, neither humble nor arrogant, "I, Zhuge Ling, have met the general."
"No gifts." Yan Liang waved his hand slightly.
Zhuge Ling straightened up, and when he raised his head, he saw Yan Liang's eyes sweeping over him wantonly.
There was a faint blush on her face, and she quickly looked away, not daring to look directly at him, but her expression and posture remained calm and composed.
Zhuge Ling didn't say anything, and Yan Liang didn't ask any questions. He just pretended that she didn't exist and continued to deal with official matters.
Zhuge Ling originally thought that Yan Liang would ask her why she came here, but she didn't expect that after Yan Liang glanced at her, he turned a blind eye to her as if she was nothing.
Zhuge Ling, who was standing there, suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
After pondering for a long time, when Yan Liang didn't respond, Zhuge Ling could only say: "I came to disturb the general this time because I want to ask for something and I beg the general for permission."
"Say it." Yan Liang responded casually without raising his head.
Yan Liang's snub caused a hint of displeasure to cross the face of the young woman in front of him.
Zhuge Ling did not dare to reveal anything, so he could only say: "My late husband Kuai Kui died in the previous army's rebellion. I came here just to ask the general to show mercy and allow me to kill my late husband."
The bones were moved to the ancestral graves and reburied."
If Zhuge Ling is indeed a bit brave, when Yan Liang entered Xiangyang, he killed countless people, especially the descendants of the Cai Kuai clan. Countless people were killed.
However, no one of the remaining members of these two clans dared to come to ask for the bones. Only Zhuge Ling, a female, dared to come forward alone to make a request.
It is really not easy for a woman to have such courage.
If it were a woman from another family, Yan Liang would agree because of her courage and friendship. Unfortunately, the woman in front of him was Zhuge Liang's sister.
If Zhuge Liang wants to deliberately oppose himself, then he must pay the price.
"Kuai Bai aided Zhou in his cruelty and helped Liu Biao fight against me. He deserved his death. This general allowed him to be laid to rest in peace. This is a great kindness for me. How can I let you go further?"
Yan Liang refused Zhuge Ling's request without even thinking about it.
Zhuge Ling's face changed, as if she didn't expect Yan Liang to refuse so simply.
She bit her red lips lightly, paused, and then said: "At that time, each husband was his own master. Now that he is dead, he has paid the price. Since the general has the heart to strive for supremacy in the world, why not
Open one side of the net to show the general's broad mind to the world."
Zhuge Ling was really bold, and these words actually meant to mock Yan's narrow-mindedness.
When she finished speaking, her breathing gradually became faster, and she was obviously worried that she would anger Yan Liang.
"Ha ha--"
Yan Liang was not angry. Instead, he laughed, but the wild laughter was full of sarcasm.
Zhuge Ling was confused by Yan Liang's sarcastic laughter, and his expression became a little embarrassed for a moment.
The laughter suddenly stopped, and a sneer appeared on the corner of Yan Liang's mouth.
"You people, all day long want others to be broad-minded. But you are all narrow-minded and just want to profit from it. How can there be such a good thing in the world?"
Facing Yan Liang's sarcasm, Zhuge Ling wanted to argue, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.
"When Xiliang's army attacked south and Yuan Shao's army was watching, why couldn't you have a broad mind? Instead, you sent a large army to attack me. Now you come to let me be broad-minded. Madam Zhuge, do you think I am a general?
Is it so easy to fool?"
Yan Liang questioned Zhuge Ling until he was speechless.
The widowed woman stood there in embarrassment, neither advancing nor retreating, feeling helpless.
At this time, Yan Liang's expression softened a bit, "Let's not talk about this matter for now. I would like to ask, what is your relationship with Zhuge Liangming?"
Zhuge Ling was startled, but she didn't know why he suddenly mentioned his brother.
After hesitating for a moment, Zhuge Ling said truthfully: "Zhuge Liang is my brother."
Sure enough.
As his thoughts whirled, Yan Liangliang had an idea in his mind, and his expression suddenly became kind.
"I originally didn't want to agree to Kuai Bao's matter, but for the sake of Mrs. Zhuge's kindness, I may consider easing the situation, but I need my wife to agree to one thing."
When Zhuge Ling saw Yan Liang relent, he couldn't help but be overjoyed. He kowtowed to the ground and said with great gratitude: "As long as the general can open his eyes, I can agree to anything."
"Mrs. Zhuge, why are you doing this? Please get up quickly."
Yan Liang stood up and stepped forward, reaching out to help Zhuge Ling up.
When he stretched out his hand, he happened to touch the exposed half of Zhuge Ling's bare arm. The contact between skin and skin made Zhuge Ling tremble slightly, and his face quietly blushed.
Yan Liang had no intention of taking advantage of her, he just wanted to show his magnanimity, but he didn't want to catch a glimpse of Zhuge Ling's shy face, so he smiled secretly in his heart, thinking that this widow was really thin-skinned, and she didn't know what was going on in her heart.
Supporting Zhuge Ling, Yan Liang said calmly: "Actually, this request is also very simple. I admire your brother very much, so I want to ask my wife to write a letter to invite your brother to attend Kuai Chui's funeral. I am just right.
Let’s take the opportunity to ask him for advice, what do you think, this condition is not too much.”
If Zhuge Liang deliberately goes against him, it will be a serious danger. Now that the opportunity is here, Yan Liang wants to take the opportunity to "trap" Zhuge Liang here.
When the time comes, you can surrender. If you don't surrender, I will either kill you with one knife or put you under house arrest for the rest of your life. In short, I will be safe if you don't cause harm to me.
Zhuge Ling couldn't help but look a bit embarrassed when he heard this request, "My brother is far away in Jiangling and it seems a little inconvenient for him to come to Xiangyang."
"Is it inconvenient? Is it inconvenient for your brother to move around because he has an official position?" Yan Liang asked.
Zhuge Ling shook his head and said, "That's not true. My brother is still white at the moment."
"Is it possible that your brother is disabled and unable to move around?"
"No."
After a series of questions, Yan Liang sneered and said: "Without an official position and no disability, it is only natural to come to attend the funeral of my sister-in-law. I really can't understand why my brother is inconvenienced."
Zhuge Ling had not heard Kong Ming mention his prejudice against Yan Liang, but after hearing what Yan Liang said, he felt that it seemed reasonable.
At this time, Yan Liang said again: "I heard that your father died young and that my brother was raised by my wife. So for your brother, my wife is both my sister and my mother. So out of filial piety, my brother should come."
Attending the funeral, Madam said yes or no."
After this conversation, Zhuge Ling had nothing to say, so he could only say: "Since it is the general's wish, how dare I disobey you? When I get back, I will write a letter and ask my brother to come to Xiangyang. I just hope that the general can abide by it."
promise."
Yan Liang smiled boldly, "I will always keep my word. As long as Madam can keep her promise, there is no reason for me to go back on my word."
After receiving Yan Liang's promise, Zhuge Ling felt relieved and immediately said goodbye.
In order to show friendship, Yan Liang specially sent Zhuge Ling to the door.
Zhuge Ling was a little flattered by Yan Liang's courtesy. When he went out, he accidentally tripped over the threshold.
"Ah~~"
She exclaimed, and her weak body fell forward.
When Yan Liang saw this, he quickly stepped forward and reached out to hug her waist.
It's just that he made a careful move, and his palm slid down a little three-thirds. When he hugged Zhuge Ling, his palm happened to be pressed on the bulging buttocks.
Even though there was a layer of clothes between them, the full feeling was enough to make Yan Liang feel slightly moved.
Zhuge Ling suddenly woke up and struggled to get up. His face was filled with shame, and his tall chest was rising and falling even more fiercely due to his embarrassed breathing.
In shame and panic, Zhuge Ling bowed her head and thanked her, and left in a hurry.
Yan Liang watched Zhuge Ling leave with great interest, but called Zhou Cang over and warned: "Send a few people to spy on this woman. Don't let her leave Xiangyang City."
"You will eventually understand."
Zhou Cang received the order and went to give instructions.
Recalling the ambiguous moment just now, a sneer appeared at the corner of Yan Liang's lips and he murmured: "Zhuge Liang, you'd better get over here with some sense. If not, don't blame me for being rude..."
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Five days later, Gangneung.
There is a wealthy residence in the west of the city, and a plaque with the name "Zhuge Mansion" hangs high outside the gate.
This was a shelter given to Zhuge Liang by Liu Qi as a thank you for Zhuge Liang's timely reminder, which allowed him to withdraw from Xiangyang earlier and avoid following in the footsteps of his younger brother Liu Cong who was captured.
In the back room, Zhuge Liang was holding the silk book in his hand, with a hint of sullen expression on his handsome face.
"I didn't expect that my brother-in-law would die at the hands of Yan Liang. This Yan Liang is really abominable."
The young man next to him gritted his teeth, unable to hide the anger in his heart.
Zhuge Liang snorted coldly, "I knew this man was not a benevolent master. It's my fault that my brother-in-law didn't listen to my advice, which led to this murderous disaster."
There was a strong sense of hatred in the lobby.
After a long silence, Zhuge Jun said: "Second brother, what is the purpose of this letter from eldest sister?"
"What else could it be? Of course Yan Liang's cunning plan is to lure me to Xiangyang." Zhuge Liang revealed the mystery with one sentence.
Zhuge Jun suddenly realized this and scolded Yan Liang for being treacherous.
After scolding, Zhuge Jun said worriedly: "Although this is Yan Liang's treacherous plan, if the second brother does not attend my brother-in-law's funeral, wouldn't the world laugh at my Zhuge family for being ruthless and unjust?"
How could Zhuge Liang be unaware of his younger brother's concerns? Of course he knew that this was a situation deliberately set by Yan Liang for him, leaving him in a dilemma between his safety and his reputation.
"If you go, I'm afraid you will never come back. If you don't go, you will be shamed by the world as unfilial. Yan Liang, your methods are really vicious..."
Zhuge Liang frowned and fell into silence for a moment.
