"Zhuge Kongming!" Liu Mang's thunderous voice resounded in the King Of Shu's mansion.
In the backyard of the King Of Shu's mansion, a lot of people had gathered. There were nobles, concubines, ministers, and so on. It could be said that the top people of Yangzhou were gathered here.
This was a joint hearing. Those who were seated were the leaders of Liu Mang's family. One concubine and two concubines were all present. Even Qian Yu was present. Liu Mang sat on the main seat. Although he looked majestic, he was actually thinking of retreating.
Below him were Zhuge Liang, Lu Su, Xu Shu, and the others. There was also a person kneeling below. That was Miss Sun Shangxiang. The scene was so calm that it was scary. It was Liu Mang who broke the silence.
"Zhuge Kongming, tell me, what is your punishment?" Liu Mang took the initiative and questioned Zhuge Kongming with a gloomy face. As he asked, he glanced at his concubines to see how they would react. However, it was obvious that Liu Mang was disappointed. His beautiful concubines had already practiced the ability to settle accounts indifferently.
"What crime have I committed?" Zhuge Liang deliberately asked Liu Mang with surprise.
"You are not guilty? You are not guilty. This, this Sun Shangxiang … "Liu Mang originally wanted to call Sun Shangxiang by her maiden name. However, before he could say the word 'Shang', the tigress beside him frowned. If he could call her maiden name, then they would have already had an affair. Therefore, Liu Mang changed the way he addressed her. "What is going on with this Sun Zhanghu?"
"Oh, so my lord called us here early in the morning to talk about Sun Zhanghu." Liu Mang sat upright and still. On the other side, Zhuge Liang did not care at all.
"If it is not about this, then what is it about?"
"This is simple. It is normal for men and women to love each other." Zhuge Liang said very casually.
"En?" When he said this, four pairs of beautiful eyes immediately stared at him. Good! Originally, Liu Mang came here to cry and say that he was framed. Now, according to Zhuge Liang's words, he already had feelings for Sun Zhanghu.
"My lady, I, I am innocent!" Liu Mang expressed his innocence with his eyes and casually stared at Zhuge Liang.
Zhuge Liang, you framed me.... "Liu Mang gritted his teeth." Minister Zhuge, you should know what I mean.. this Sun Zhuge Liang... Didn't I allow him to leave Yangzhou to return to Jiangdong? Why is he still in Zhou? and, why is he still in my room? "Liu was the last few words..
"My lord, my lord!".. Zhuge Liang suddenly understood. "Sun Zhanghu originally left but he had something to discuss with my lord. Zi Jing told Sun Zhanghu the location of my lord's residence. It was the two generals, Zhou Cang and Guan Hai, that allowed Sun Zhanghu to enter my lord's residence. Seeing that it was already late, he went to rest early. My lord, did something happen? "Zhuge Liang looked at Liu Mang innocently.
"I, I, you, you!" Liu Mang pointed at Zhuge Liang and did not know what to say. Liu Mang then remembered that the place he slept last night was in the side room next to the study. It was not his master bedroom. The side room was usually used by the master but it could also be used by guests. Liu Mang was tired from reading and let his subordinates, Guan Hai and Zhou Cang, find a side room near the study to sleep. When he slept, a woman came out.
"Oh, so it is my lord, the King Of Shu. He did not want to sleep in the master bedroom and likes to sleep in the side room." Big Joe stared at Liu Mang with her beautiful eyes.
"Madam, I am innocent. You have to believe me." Liu Mang looked at his wives. "I really did not know."
"He did not even know that there was someone beside him when he was sleeping." Lady Lu also spoke.
"Hehe, of course my lord knows. The Sun family's wife entered the side room before my lord. How could he not know that there was a beautiful wife in his bed?" It was already a dangerous situation and this fool, Zhou Cang, came to add more trouble.
"Don't talk too much!" When Zhou Cang opened his mouth, Guan Hai turned pale with fright. He quickly pulled Zhou Cang back but it was already too late. Guan Hai wanted to cry. Originally, they had colluded with Zhuge Liang and the rest and were already waiting for their lord's punishment. Now, Zhou Cang was bringing up a pot that did not boil. Guan Hai could already feel his lord, Liu Mang's murderous gaze.
"Hehe!" Liu Mang sneered at Zhou Cang. Zhou Cang also seemed to know that he spoke too much and could only smile awkwardly.
"Zhou Cang, why are there always two pieces of pastries sent to my study room?" Liu Mang sneered at Zhou Cang. Zhou Cang was a glutton. Basically, he would secretly hide a few of the delicacies that were sent to Liu Mang.
"I, I, I was testing the poison for my lord. I can't let my lord eat poisonous things!" When did this fool learn to use excuses?
"Is that so? You are so nice? "
"Of course. I, Zhou Cang, am loyal to my lord. I will never let anyone or anything hurt my lord." Zhou Cang said righteously.
"Then why did I hear from the people in the residence that you often go to the kitchen?"
"Oh, if that's the case, I have to thank you!"
"That's not necessary. I was just helping others diligently!"
"Since you like to help others so much, then from today onwards, you will give up your position as a guard and go help in the kitchen. Liu Chen." Liu Mang shouted to a person called Housekeeper Mo Yang.
"Your Highness!"
"I will leave Zhou Cang to you."
"Ah! Then, when will this General Zhou return? "Liu Chen asked.
"When there is no shortage of people in the kitchen, then let him return!" "Liu Mang has nothing to say to this idiot. He can't beat him, he can't kill him. Don't you like to go to the kitchen? Why don't you throw him into the kitchen and make him a coolie?
"My, my lord, I, I" Zhou Cang wanted to argue but was stopped by Guan Hai. "Thank you, my lord, for your grace!"
"What are you waiting for? Liu Chen, take this fool away." Liu Mang was not making a mountain out of a molehill. This Zhou Cang actually brought a woman to his room without telling him. Fortunately, Sun Shangxiang did not have any ill intentions. If Sun Shangxiang had any ill intentions, then Liu Mang would be in trouble. Seeing this idiot being sent away, Liu Mang felt a bit better in his heart.
"Hehe, Your Highness the King Of Shu is so impressive!" Although Lady Lu and the others did not stop Liu Mang from taking care of Zhou Cang, they still sneered.
Liu Mang felt a little better and could not help but smile bitterly. "Madam, I really did not know at first."
"Who knows if you knew or not!"
Fortunately, Zhuge Liang stopped playing dumb. "My lord, my lady, as the King Of Shu, my lord should have 120 concubines: one concubine, three madams, nine concubines, twenty-seven women, and eighty-one women. My lord is the Holy King of Shu. Although my lord does not have 120 concubines, he should have at least three or four concubines to show his majesty!"
The number three and four is three wives and four concubines. This is to tell Liu Mang that even if he does not marry 120 wives, he should at least have three wives and four concubines. Otherwise, he would become a laughingstock.
"Three or four concubines? Hmph! " A cold snort sounded. Several women walked towards Liu Mang with cold eyes. They suspected that this Zhuge Liang was prepared by Liu Mang in advance so that he, Liu Mang, could have three or four concubines.
Liu Mang was wrongly accused.
"Mencius once said that there are three ways to be unfilial. My lord, as the King Of Shu, has no children. Although my lord is in the prime of his life, it is difficult for the people to be at ease. Therefore, increasing the number of concubines is an urgent matter. "Zhuge Liang's words made the women at the side speechless. Lady Lu also could not help but become gloomy. This was because after so many days, none of them were pregnant. Liu Mang was the King Of Shu. According to reason, at his age, he should have at least several daughters and sons. If he did not follow the ancestral teachings, he must take concubines.
"My lord, my lady, is the eldest son of the first wife!" Zhuge Liang began to divide Liu Mang's wives. It must be known that they did not want Liu Mang to bring back any more women. Zhuge Liang was telling them that even if Liu Mang had a mistress outside, his status was still greater than theirs. What they were worried about was not whether Liu Mang had a mistress outside. After all, Liu Mang's identity was the King Of Shu. What they needed to do was to be the eldest son of the first wife. As long as they had children, their status would rise because of their children. Even if a concubine had a child, they could not compare to you. A concubine's child is called a concubine's child. You are the eldest son of the first wife. You can inherit the title and even Liu Mang's family business.
"The second daughter of the Sun family is closely related to my lord's great undertaking. Success or failure depends on her. I hope that the Mistress and the others can consider the big picture!" Zhuge Liang said as he pulled Lu Su to kneel down. Originally, marrying and taking concubines was the Wangfei's business.
After all, she was the first wife. Just like the Empress who was in charge of the harem, Zhuge Liang was an outsider. But now it was different. Zhuge Liang used righteousness to suppress these people.
"Sister, what do you think?" Lu Dajie asked.
"My father has three wives and seventy-two concubines." Yuan Fang said to Miss Lu in an intimate voice. Yuan Fang agreed. Qian Yu did not speak because her father was the Barbarian King. He also had more than ten wives. Liu Mang was already considered good.
Qiao Yu directly went to Sun Shangxiang. "You are Little Xiang, right? Do you still remember me?" Qiao Yu smiled and asked Sun Shangxiang.
"You, you, you are Big Sister Yu 'er?" Sun Shangxiang could not believe it. Although Qiao Yu was the head of the family, she was still Lu Dajie. So Sun Shangxiang did not see Qiao Yu's appearance clearly.
"No, Big Sister Yu 'er has died in Wancheng city!" Sun Shangxiang shook her head.
"Silly girl, if I had died, then who would you be seeing right now? I still remember how you used a bamboo slip to roast my rabbit," said Qiao Yu to Sun Shangxiang. Back then, Qiao Yu and his little sister had raised a little rabbit. But who would have thought that Sun Shangxiang would skin it and roast it? The firewood she used to roast it was actually her big brother's book on the art of war.
"Are you really Big Sister Yu 'er?" Sun Shangxiang was full of disbelief.
"Let's talk about everything later." Qiao Yu said and pulled Sun Shangxiang to their seat.
"This, what is this situation?" Liu Mang was a bit stunned.
"Hmph, my good husband, if there are any sisters who enter the house in the future, you need to speak to me directly. If today's incident happens again, hmph!" Qiao Yu coldly snorted at Liu Mang. Qiao Yu thought that Liu Mang was the one who directed and acted all by himself. Liu Mang wanted to marry Sun Shangxiang but was afraid that his wife would stop him. That's why he pulled Zhuge Liang and Lu Su to put on a show.
"Mistress is wise." Zhuge Liang and Lu Su knelt down again.
"When will the wedding be held?" Zhuge Liang asked again.
Qiao Yu said, "This Little Sister Xiang 'er has been eaten by someone. Naturally, the sooner the better."
"The day after tomorrow is a good day. Is it possible?" Zhuge Liang said again.
"Yes! “
"Then who should the notice be sent to? When will the wedding be held?" As the two of them asked and answered, they completely ignored Liu Mang. It was as if this was not his wedding. Liu Mang could only bitterly laugh twice and sit upright.
… …
"What? Liu Mang, Liu Hanyang is going to get married again?" In Lujiang, a solemn middle-aged man suddenly sat up. His face had a trace of anger. "This brat Liu Mang. My sword is really useless. Again and again he marries. Where does he put my Ling 'er?!"
"Aiyo, First Marquis, can't you calm down? You are a General who supports the country. How can you be so impatient?" A noblewoman at the side said to the middle-aged man with dissatisfaction.
"Madam, this Liu Mang brat is going to get married again. He already has four women. Does he still want more? We have not settled the matter with Jingzhou's Lady Cai. Now, he is here again. Where does he put our Ling 'er?" Needless to say, this middle-aged man was naturally our father-in-law, Lü Bu, Lü Fengxian. "No, I have to go to Shouchun. I want to talk to this brat."
"My First Marquis, General, please sit down. What's wrong with four women? My First Marquis, you also have three wives." Madam Yan said to her husband.
"Hmph, I only have three, but he has four!" Lü Bu said unhappily.
"Aiya, you husband and son-in-law!" Madam Yan smiled and shook her head. Lü Bu was afraid that his daughter would be taken advantage of. On the other hand, it was convenient that Lü Bu was jealous. You married my daughter. Originally, people said that a daughter was a father's personal cotton jacket. My father-in-law and son-in-law were enemies in my previous life. In this life, I married your daughter to take revenge. Now, not only did you take away my cotton jacket, but you also have more wives than I, your father-in-law. How can I be happy?
"My First Marquis, don't forget that although Mang 'er married four wives, he did not marry the most beautiful woman in the world." Madam Yan comforted Lü Bu.
"Yes, that's true!" Lü Bu nodded. Diao Chan's beauty was unparalleled in the world. Although this was a compliment, Diao Chan was indeed a great beauty. At least in Lü Bu's heart, she was the most beautiful woman in the world. Lu Bu's heart felt a lot more comfortable. So what if you marry a lot of wives? I, Lü Bu, married the most beautiful woman in the world.
Madam Yan couldn't help but shake her head. She was no longer as jealous of Diao Chan as she used to be, because she was old after all, almost in her forties. Madam Yan now only wanted the family to be peaceful and prosperous, and her daughter to have a good life.
"Don't go to Mang 'er's wedding. Don't make things difficult for him!" Madam Yan said to Lü Bu.
"If I don't go, why would a woman like you go?" Lü Bu frowned and said.
"I naturally have my reasons for going. Ling 'er has been with Mang' er for so long, but she still doesn't have a child. As a father, you may not be anxious, but I am!" Madam Yan had long wanted to have a grandson.
"You want to use that method?" Lü Bu frowned and said.
"Yes. The sooner I have a child, the sooner I can be at ease."
"Alright, you go. I will send someone to escort you to Shouchun."
"That's not necessary. Mang 'er has already sent someone to pick me up." Madam Yan said with a smile. Liu Mang couldn't keep Zhou Cang in the kitchen all the time. Putting him in the kitchen was like putting a mouse in a rice bowl. Therefore, Liu Mang directly sent Zhou Cang to Lujiang and asked him to bring a group of people to escort some people.
…
Two days passed in a flash. Liu Mang wanted to marry Sun Shangxiang as a concubine. Logically speaking, he should go to the Sun family to propose the betrothal gift. The Sun family agreed, then he could arrange the marriage. However, for the sake of politics and other purposes, many processes were omitted.
Liu Mang's banquet mainly consisted of Yangzhou's civil and military officials. The situation at the front had already stabilized. Except for his father-in-law, Lü Bu, Zhang Liao, Chen Gong, and the others were all present.
It was a good thing that Lü Bu didn't come. Liu Mang also had a guilty conscience. After all, Yangzhou was slowly built up with his father-in-law's capital. When he married his daughter, he got his family business. Now that he was rich, he married a mistress. It would be strange if his father-in-law was happy.
Liu Mang was afraid that if his father-in-law got angry, not many people could stop him.
Liu Mang didn't have any elders in this world, so Madam Yan sat in the hall to receive Liu Mang and Sun Shangxiang. After three kowtows and nine kowtows, the bride, Sun Shangxiang, was sent to the boudoir. Liu Mang was left to drink wine. These Yangzhou's civil and military officials wouldn't let Liu Mang go. In the palace, Liu Mang was the lord and they were his subordinates. However, there was no distinction between nobility and lowly at the table. The front yard was full of toasts.
In the backyard, it was naturally very lively. A group of Liu Mang's women were also drinking wine and chatting at the table.
"Mother, why did you come alone? Where is father?" Lu Dajie asked her mother in confusion. She had sent an invitation card to invite her father.
"Your father. Lujiang has to have someone to guard it. Chen Gongtai has been guarding it for a long time. I let him come out to relax. Moreover, if your father comes, Mang 'er's wedding will be well organized." Madam Yan said to her daughter.
Miss Lu nodded. According to her father's hot temper, Liu Mang would definitely go back lying down today.
"Ling 'er, tell mother, how is the matter between you husband and wife?" Madam Yan suddenly asked Miss Lu this question.
"Ah ah ah!" Miss Lu was stunned and then her face turned red. "Mother, why are you saying this?"
"Mother is not thinking for you. What I mean is, is there any movement in your belly?" Madam Yan was an experienced person. Naturally, she was open-minded.
"My belly!" Miss Lu's eyes were a little gloomy. These days, Liu Mang stayed in Miss Lu's room for a long time, but there was no movement.
"Ai, no wonder!" Madam Yan shook her head bitterly.
"Mother, what's wrong?" Miss Lu asked doubtfully.
"Ling 'er, when mother was pregnant with you, your father was just a small Marquis of Duyu. At that time, he was always on tenterhooks in Bing Province. Wuwan, Xianbei, these foreigners were endless. Every time your father went out, he would come back in twos and threes. There was no place on his body that was not covered in blood. Once, our Great Han Empire misjudged the intelligence and let the Wuwan get close to the city." Mrs. Yan explained to Miss Lü. Miss Lü was born prematurely. Foreigners came to Seoul to kill and loot. Mrs. Yan was pregnant with Miss Lü and gave birth prematurely on the bumpy road. At that time, Miss Lü was not nourished, so she was born with some defects. This would affect the survival of the children in the future.
"Ah, ah, ah!"
"It's a good thing that I met a godly doctor and got this prescription for you. As long as you follow this prescription, you'll definitely be able to sleep with him," Lady Yan said to her daughter.
Miss Lu took the prescription from Madam Yan's hands. It was not just a prescription, there were also several pictures. Seeing these pictures, Miss Lu's face turned red again. This was because these were not ordinary pictures, but pictures of postures. Miss Lu's face became redder. To take the medicine, one had to take the postures in the pictures.
Eldest Miss Lu's face was flushed, and a few other people's faces were also red because they were listening to Madam Yan's words. They didn't need to take medicine like Eldest Miss Lu, but they could use the posture on the picture.
Miss Lu asked the servants to prepare a room for her mother, and the picture in her hand was taken by Qiao Yu.
"Sister!" Miss Lu was a little flustered. "This, this picture!"
"Alright, sister, you all know that this picture is a picture of a child." Qiao Yu said to Miss Lu with a smile. Lady Yan didn't hide her words from Miss Lu.
Qiao Yu looked at the little figure in the picture and blushed.
"Ling 'er, although we let that heartless man marry Xiang' er, we can't just let him go like this!"
"Sister, what do you mean?"
"Call Qianyu and Fang together."
In the front courtyard, the banquet was finally coming to an end. Although Liu Mang was forced to drink a lot of alcohol by the helpers, Liu Mang was trained to drink modern liquor. Therefore, he was able to persevere. These ancient liquors were equivalent to beer.
Liu Mang staggered back to the backyard with the help of his guards.
Today was his big day. Liu Mang couldn't help laughing. Although there were several beautiful women at home, Sun Shangxiang also had her beauty. A few days ago, Liu Mang still didn't have enough. Tonight, he must teach her well.
The more Sun Shangxiang liked to take the initiative, the more she could arouse Liu Mang's interest.
Liu Mang opened the door and walked in with a smile. "Wife, wife!" He saw Sun Shangxiang, who was wearing a red dress and a red veil, sitting by the bed.
"Wife, I'm here. I'll lift the veil for you!" Under the candlelight, Sun Shangxiang's face was particularly charming. Liu Mang couldn't help but kiss her.
"Wife, let's go to bed!" Liu Mang blew out the light and put Sun Shangxiang on the bed while she was still shy.
"En?" As soon as Liu Mang got on the bed, he found something was wrong. "Wife, how did you take off so quickly?" Sun Shangxiang's red dress hadn't been taken off yet. However, Liu Mang didn't care. It was better to take it off quickly. It would be more convenient to take it off quickly.
Liu Mang wanted to hug this beauty, but when he reached out his hand, he suddenly discovered that this side was also soft, this side was also soft, big, small, medium, and so on.
This feeling, Yu 'er, Ling' er, Fang 'er, Qianyu? Liu Mang widened his eyes. Under the moonlight, Liu Mang also sobered up a little. Sure enough, there were five people under the bed, including Sun Shangxiang.
"This, this, this!" Liu Mang had a bad premonition. He even had the impulse to run away. Before he could turn around, he was caught by a few pairs of jade hands behind him. "Husband, don't you want it? Come on!"
Suddenly, Liu Mang was drowned.
"Help, help!" The miserable situation couldn't be described with words.
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