Chapter 33 Good fellow, you are trying to swallow an elephant with a snake! The wife is not anxious, but the sister-in-law is!
That’s Liu Biao!

He controls the seven counties of Jing and Xiang, and has a hundred thousand armored soldiers under his command!
And Liu Bei was just an exile who lost Xuzhou and fled to Jingzhou.

There were less than 10,000 soldiers and the land they occupied was no more than one county.

Her husband actually had to assist such a weakling to snatch Jingzhou from the giant crocodile Liu Biao?

Isn't this like snatching food from a tiger's mouth, or a snake trying to swallow an elephant?

"My husband, are you really going to help Liu Xuande capture Jingzhou as Aliang said?"

Zhuge Lan, who had recovered from his shock, asked in a trembling voice.

Xiao Fang nodded slightly, agreeing with what Zhuge Liang said.

After hearing her husband's personal admission, Zhuge Lan was shocked and took a deep breath.

"Husband, you have to think it through!"

"Then Liu Xuande and Liu Biao have such a huge disparity in strength. Do you really want to gamble the future of the Xiao family and the Zhuge family and assist Liu Bei in becoming an enemy of Liu Biao?"

Zhuge Lan frowned, and her expression and tone became serious.

After all, Xiao Fang's decision was of great importance. As the eldest sister of the Zhuge family and the daughter-in-law of the Xiao family, she had to consider the future of both families. Naturally, she had the obligation to remind her husband to think twice.

Xiao Fang sneered and asked back with a sneer:
"My Xiao family is just a poor family, and your Zhuge family has also fallen into decline, and you have fled your hometown to Xuzhou because of your background."

"In a place like Jingzhou, from the prefecture to the county, the military and political power is controlled by the Cai and Kuai clans. Even the Feng and Ma clans, which are minor clans, can't get a piece of the pie, let alone us."

"Madam, do you really think that if your husband does not assist Liu Xuande and does not become an enemy of Liu Biao, my Xiao family and your Zhuge family will have a bright future?"

Zhuge Lan's heart trembled, and the shock on his face gradually faded, turning into contemplation.

As Wolong's sister, she is not comparable to ordinary women. She has some vision and perspective.

After hearing what Xiao Fang said, Zhuge Lan naturally seemed to understand something.

"Sister, you have to trust your brother-in-law."

"Only by assisting Lord Xuande can my brother-in-law achieve a high position in the government in the future, and only then can our Zhuge family have hope of reviving its reputation."

"Only with the assistance of a man of extraordinary wisdom like my brother-in-law can Lord Xuande support the Han Dynasty and achieve great things!"

"Liang believes in his brother-in-law, and our whole family must believe in his brother-in-law!"

Zhuge Liang made his position clear with a firm look.

After experiencing all that happened in Xuzhou and witnessing the brilliant strategy of his brother-in-law, Zhuge Liang's heart had undergone a tremendous change.

At this moment, he had complete faith in Xiao Fang.

Zhuge Lan's heart was shocked, and suddenly he seemed to understand something.

"Since I have married you, I should stick with you through thick and thin."

"My husband is determined to help Liu Xuande to support the Han Dynasty. I will follow him through thick and thin and give him my full support."

Zhuge Lan took Xiao Fang's arm, and the worries on his face disappeared. In the pair of bright eyes looking at him, there was only firmness and determination.

"I am the same as my sister. Rong'er believes in my brother-in-law!"

Zhuge Rong was so excited that she followed her sister's example and held Xiao Fang's other arm tightly without thinking.

There was also a flash of determination between her beautiful eyebrows and bright eyes.

Zhuge Liang couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when he saw his two sisters' attitudes change.

But when he saw his second sister also holding Xiao Fang's arm, he frowned.

The eldest sister is the legal wife, and it is natural for her to hold her husband's arm. Second sister, you are just the sister-in-law, why are you joining in the fun and holding your brother-in-law's arm?

Isn't this inappropriate...

Zhuge Liang quickly covered his mouth with his hand and coughed a few times as a reminder.

After this reminder, Zhuge Rong suddenly reacted and realized that she had been too close to Xiao Fang in her excitement, which was impolite.

Her face suddenly turned red and she quickly let go of his hand.

"Sister...brother-in-law, drink some water~~"

Zhuge Rong hurriedly poured some water, trying to hide her embarrassment.

Zhuge Lan also felt the atmosphere was a little awkward, so he quickly brought some snacks to Xiao Fang's mouth:

"Husband, have some more snacks, they are all your favorite~~"

Xiao Fang was holding a water cup in his left hand and a snack in his right hand. He was sandwiched between the two sisters and felt that the atmosphere suddenly became a little awkward.

Footsteps were heard and Liu Bei's personal guards appeared outside the hall.

"My Lord, there is urgent military information and I need your help to discuss the matter!"

Liu Bei summoned him.

It’s still an emergency military situation!
"Most likely the Xiliang Army took the bait."

"Madam, you guys take a rest first. Your husband is leaving."

"Aliang, after you settle your sister and the others, come here quickly."

Xiao Fang came to the rescue, put down his cup, nodded, and jumped up to leave. Zhuge Lan was stunned for a moment, then quickly stood up to see him off.

As Xiao Fang walked out of the hall, he saw a beautiful figure coming towards him.

It was none other than Miss Mi Zhen from the Mi family, followed by several maids carrying food boxes of varying sizes.

"Ms. Mi?"

Xiao Fang stopped.

"Military Advisor Jinglue, I asked the chef to make some snacks. They are all your favorites when you were in Xuzhou. I brought them here especially for you to try."

Mi Zhenyu smiled sweetly, walked forward, took a food box with her bare hands and opened it.

Xiao Fang was stunned and a bitter smile flashed across his face.

It was such a coincidence that I had just eaten the snacks made by my wife when the young lady from the Mi family came to deliver snacks.

I really can’t eat anymore…

"Thank you, Miss Mi. I'll leave it to you first."

"My lord has an urgent military summons. It won't be too late to taste it after I come back."

Xiao Fang looked back at Zhuge Lan, and then, without waiting for Mi Zhen to react, he hurried out of the house.

At this moment, Zhuge Lan was looking at the beautiful girl with curiosity in his bright eyes.

She couldn't help but guess that this Miss Mi and her husband seemed to have a special relationship, otherwise why would she come to her house in person just to bring snacks?
Mi Zhen was startled and looked up, only then did she notice Zhuge Lan's presence.

Of course she knew that Xiao Fang had a wife, but she didn't expect that she had already been taken to Bi Yang. She happened to run into her when she came here.

"It's Madam Zhuge. Look... I'm sorry to have come at the wrong time and disturbed your reunion."

Mi Zhenfu stepped forward to greet him, with a slight embarrassment on her pretty face.

Zhuge Lan hurriedly bowed in return, but smiled generously:
"Miss Mi, you are too polite. I just arrived. Please come in, Miss Mi."

Mi Zhen hurriedly shook his head and forced a smile:
"I'm just bringing some snacks. I won't disturb Madam Zhuge's rest."

After saying this, Mi Zhen asked the maids to bring the food box into the room, and then she said goodbye in a hurry and left.

Zhuge Lan watched her leave, but asked Zhuge Liang:

"Aliang, where does this Miss Mi come from? She seems to be very familiar with your brother-in-law."

Zhuge Liang then told his sister about Mi Zhen's identity and her experiences in Haixi.

Zhuge Lan seemed to be thinking about something, and his eyes became subtle.

"This Miss Mi is so considerate to my brother-in-law. I think the way she looks at my brother-in-law is also meaningful. Could it be that she has feelings for him?"

Zhuge Rong frowned and turned back to glare at Zhuge Liang:

"Ah Liang, why don't you keep a close eye on your brother-in-law? How did he allow himself to attract so many men and offend Miss Mi?"

"Ok?"

Zhuge Liang was caught in the crossfire for no reason and couldn't help but look innocent.

So he made an excuse to go to the county government for a meeting and hurriedly left.

"Aliang, don't leave yet, tell us more about this Miss Mi..."

Seeing that her brother turned a deaf ear and ran away, Zhuge Rong could only snort and get angry.

Zhuge Lan glanced at her sideways and lectured her unhappily:
"Rong'er, you should change your careless personality. How can you make random guesses based on hearsay?"

"Even if Miss Mi really has feelings for you, you are the head of the family, and it is only natural for you to take a concubine. There is no need to make a fuss."

Zhuge Rong could only say "Oh" and lowered her head sullenly, rubbing her clothes and mumbling to herself.

After teaching his sister, Zhuge Lan looked out the door and couldn't help but sigh softly.

"My uncle said he was not a fish in the pond, so he betrothed me to him."

"Among so many princes, he chose to assist Liu Xuande. He is not an ordinary person, so his choice must be right..."

...

In the mansion.

When Xiao Fang stepped into the hall, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Wei Yan, Xu Sheng, Mi Zhu, Jian Yong and other generals and counselors had all gathered.

There was a hint of urgency among the excitement on everyone's faces.

See Xiao Fang coming.

Liu Bei, who was sitting in deep thought, immediately stood up, walked down the stairs and came forward to greet him.

"Jinglue, when it comes to foresight, no one in the world can compare to you!"

"As you expected, Liu Jingsheng really did not move his troops in Xinye, intending to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight."

"Zhang Ji has ordered his nephew Zhang Xiu to lead 8,000 troops to attack Biyang. The vanguard is only 30 miles away from Biyang City!"

(End of this chapter)