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The two brothers looked at each other in disbelief.

How could Zhuge Liang see through their disguise at a glance?

They thought that by mentioning the Lu family's name, they could gain Zhuge Liang's attention.

Being exposed at this moment has become their way of asking them to leave.

"How did you discover it, sir?"

Even if I'm going to be kicked out, I want to leave with a clear conscience!

Seeing Zhuge Liang lightly tap Lu Congtian's palm with his feather fan, he remarked, "How could the hands of a noble young master have such thick calluses?"

The two brothers stared blankly at their palms, filled with shame.

Zhuge Liang sighed with a smile and turned to return to his thatched cottage.

Upon seeing Lu Congshan, he immediately bowed respectfully, saying, "It was wrong of us to deceive you, sir. Please forgive us!"

Lu Congtian also knew that their ancestors had instructed them to Wolong. If they were driven away like this, how could they explain it to their mother and ancestors?

Our ancestors have been watching all along!

They quickly bowed in greeting, saying, "We have long admired your great talent, sir. Our mother provided us with money and provisions for our journey, and we have come to Longzhong to pay our respects to you, sir..."

Without turning his head, Zhuge Liang waved his feather fan and shouted, "Leave quickly! Don't bother us again!"

The two brothers knew that no matter how they tried to persuade him, Zhuge Liang was determined not to see them again.

"You're just going back like that?"

"It's all my fault. We weren't honest with each other, which led the gentleman to think we were fraudsters."

They saw through him in just one glance, and the two brothers no longer doubted Zhuge Liang's abilities.

Zhuge Liang was arrogant because he had the right to be arrogant!

"Our ancestors instructed us to take Master Wolong as our master!"

"I think so too!"

"Therefore, we cannot leave! We must win back his heart!"

"How do I do it?"

Lu Congtian's gaze fell upon the fields outside the thatched hut, where the grass was lush but the seedlings were sparse.

The two brothers were of one mind.

That means taking action.

You could say they lack talent and social experience, but you can't say they don't know how to farm.

Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.

The two brothers have already cleared the weed-covered fields.

During the day they worked in the fields, and at night they slept outside their huts, chasing away the roosters that stole food.

When thirsty, they drink from the stream; when hungry, they dig up wild vegetables to fill their stomachs.

They would not disturb Zhuge Liang, nor would they beg him to open the door to see them.

Let's just take honest action and not do anything superficial.

squeak~

"My household is missing two young companions for studying."

The wooden door opened, and Zhuge Liang turned back into the room.

"Mr. Xie!"

……

Qingming Festival, 202 years ago.

The two brothers received instructions, which was good.

This praise gave the two brothers a lot of confidence, as it was the first time they had received praise from their ancestor.

They knew they hadn't gone astray.

Zhuge Liang was moved by the two brothers' hard work and dedication. They not only took on all the tasks, but also listened to the lectures with great enthusiasm and insight.

Anyone can make a name for themselves, but the most valuable thing is perseverance without expecting anything in return.

It is clear that these two brothers fully possess this virtue.

Zhuge Liang didn't use them for nothing, so he used his own resources to have the two brothers write letters home to reassure their mother, Ah Xiang.

For the next few years, the two brothers stayed in Longzhong, following Zhuge Liang, living a quiet life of farming and studying.

The year is Qingming Festival, 207.

"Five years have passed! The ancestors still haven't given any instructions?"

At this time, Lu Congtian, who was seventeen years old, had grown into a man, honest and kind, and strong and powerful.

Sixteen-year-old Lu Congshan was not as physically strong as his older brother, but he was quick-witted and showed signs of wisdom. "Since our ancestors did not pass it on, it must be because there was nothing important."

Both brothers have grown a lot.

Having studied under Zhuge Liang for many years, they have become calm and reliable.

Zhuge Liang also imparted all his knowledge to the two persistent brothers, and while seeing off guests, he also discussed the state of the world with them and listened to their opinions.

The two brothers' analysis of the situation was certainly not as insightful as Zhuge Liang's.

But they believed their ancestors would unconditionally side with Liu Bei.

Zhuge Liang was so tired of hearing the name Liu Bei that he was sick of it.

The two have not forgotten the family rules set by their mother: they must burn incense during Qingming Festival and follow her instructions.

"They've come! They've visited me three times to offer their assistance!"

"Three visits to the thatched cottage, to come out of seclusion and help? Who made three visits to the thatched cottage?" Lu Congtian wondered.

Lu Congshan seemed to be deep in thought. "Since it's a case of visiting the thatched cottage three times, someone must have come to invite you to come out of seclusion. When you see the person who comes, you'll know."

Several months later

A group of three people came to visit the hut.

"Hey! Is this the residence of Zhuge Liang?"

Lu Congshan, who was cleaning the thatched hut, looked in the direction of the sound and saw a burly man with a leopard's head, round eyes, a swallow's jaw, and a tiger's beard shouting outside the fence.

Lu Congshan had never met these three people before, and he was certain that they were not his friend.

Furthermore, given this person's reckless and impetuous speech, even if the gentleman were in the house, he would certainly not allow him to enter.

Lu Congshan then intended to refuse on behalf of the gentleman, saying, "No, leave quickly."

"Hey! Yide, stop being so rude!"

He met a middle-aged man with a calm face and slightly large ears, handed the horse reins to a burly man behind him who looked like a heavy date, and then bowed and stepped forward.

Through the fence, he clasped his hands in greeting to Lu Congshan, who was dressed as a servant, and said, "Young friend, please don't be offended. I am Liu Bei, Liu Xuande. I have long admired the great name of the Crouching Dragon, and I have come to visit you with my second brother Guan Yu, Guan Yunchang, and my third brother Zhang Fei, Zhang Yide."

Lu Congshan was greatly surprised, "What? You are Lord Xuande?"

Lu Congshan threw down the broom and strode forward.

Lu Congshan had long admired Liu Bei's name, and now that he had suddenly met him, he was overwhelmed with excitement, feeling as if he were in a dream.

Wait a minute! Could it be that the ancestor's instruction to visit Zhuge Liang's thatched cottage three times was referring to Liu Bei?

"Not bad, young friend, you actually know me?"

Perhaps it was because he had long admired Liu Bei, but Lu Congshan felt a natural affinity for him. He returned the greeting with a cupped hand and said, "To be honest, Lord Xuande, I am from Xuzhou. When I was young, I served as your servant."

Speaking of the old days in Xuzhou, Liu Bei sighed deeply, "May I ask your name, young friend?"

"My name is Lu Congshan, and I am the study companion of Master Wolong."

He opened the wooden door, intending to invite the three into his hut.

"Hmph! You still say this isn't Zhuge Liang's thatched cottage?" Zhang Fei snorted and turned his head away.

"Third Brother!" Guan Yu glared at Zhang Fei. "If I were your friend from the mountains, I wouldn't even acknowledge you for your abruptness!"

Zhang Fei remained silent, looking sullen.

Liu Bei then asked, "Young friend, is the Crouching Dragon (Zhuge Liang) here?"

Lu Congshan said regretfully, "A few days ago, the gentleman visited a friend and left. Lord Xuande's arrival was ill-timed."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Fei's temper flared up. "In my opinion, you, my page, are deliberately making a fool of us! Do you even know who my elder brother is...?"

Zhang Fei kept babbling on and on, until Liu Bei interrupted, "Yide, how dare you be so rude! If you were just playing around, why did you open the door to welcome us?"

Then he turned around, politely clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Young friend, please don't take offense; this is just my nature. Since you are not here, sir, it would be inappropriate for us to enter and disturb you. Farewell."

Lu Congshan was stunned.

This may be the closest he has ever come to Liu Bei in his entire life.

He didn't want the opportunity to serve Liu Bei to slip away; he wanted to make the Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage a reality!

Lu Congshan hurriedly chased after Liu Bei out of the thatched hut and said, "Lord Xuande, don't be discouraged. I can also give you a sneak peek. Sir, you have long heard of Lord Xuande's great name."

Lu Congshan has already hinted quite clearly: keep going, I'll help you make the connections!