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Lu Congtian told Zhuge Liang about his idea of ​​stepping down and staying behind.

Zhuge Liang greatly appreciated Lu Congtian's initiative.

Even if Lu Congtian didn't say it, he would still arrange for Lu Congtian to be placed in the rear.

Although Lu Congtian lacks quick wit, he is honest and reliable, and governing the people of this region is certainly within his capabilities.

"I wonder if Congtian has any plans?"

Zhuge Liang fully considered Lu Congtian's choice of direction.

Lu Congtian cupped his hands in greeting, "This student will simply follow my instructions, Master."

"Excellent! Once my lord becomes king, I will make the arrangements."

"Thank you, my dear teacher, for your kindness!"

Then, Lu Congtian asked curiously, "Master, will our lord choose to reconcile with Jiangdong?"

"Why does Tsuruta ask this?"

Lu Congtian then stated Lu Qian's conjecture.

Zhuge Liang laughed upon hearing this, saying, "Gonghe's speculation is reasonable, but he has overlooked one point."

"Please enlighten me, my esteemed teacher."

"Jiangdong launched a surprise attack without warning, and then crossed the river in disguise to ambush us. Not only are we all resentful, but wouldn't our lord also harbor resentment?"

Zhuge Liang continued, "Now that we have captured Lü Meng and taken Lu Xun into custody, Sun Quan will immediately beg for mercy. Although making peace with Jiangdong to jointly resist Cao Cao is the most advantageous option, do not forget that our lord is also a person, a flesh-and-blood human being."

Lu Congtian understood.

So what if it's a choice that aligns with their interests? They've already humiliated us like this, and almost destroyed Liu Bei's foundation. How can we just let this go by sending Sun Xiaomei over?

"Then what about the Lord's Guild...?"

Zhuge Liang gently waved his feather fan, "We should be able to tell from the fields after this year's autumn harvest."

Now that Lu Congtian is unable to join the army in battle, it is useless for him to inquire about these confidential decisions.

Alas! I only regret that I can no longer mount my horse and fight the enemy!

Lu Congtian calmed his resentment. Since things had come to this, he should make good contributions from the rear and not act recklessly, take credit for others' work, or cause trouble.

To avoid disturbing Zhuge Liang's handling of state affairs, Lu Congtian took his leave.

They left Zhuge Liang's residence.

Anu pushed Lu Congtian back to her own home.

"Um?"

A little girl stood quietly outside the courtyard, dressed simply in linen.

Anu behind her said angrily, "Could it be another illegitimate daughter of yours who has come looking for you?"

Lu Congtian looked completely innocent; he didn't recognize the girl at all.

Judging from his appearance, he does bear a resemblance to Lu Ansheng.

The girl looked at Lu Congtian with a bright, cheerful voice, "I wonder if you are Uncle Congtian?"

"You know me?"

Upon receiving the answer, the girl knelt down and bowed to each of them, saying, "Your niece greets your uncles and aunts. My father, Lu Gongji, was with me when he went to take up his post in Yulin County, and that is how I got my name, Lu Yusheng."

Lu Yusheng?

Lu Congtian had a vague idea of ​​what was going on.

Lu Yusheng was well-educated, reasonable, and elegant. His kneeling made Anu feel sorry for him.

He quickly helped Lu Yusheng up, "Child, why are you here all alone?"

Lu Yusheng said calmly, "My father was killed by Sun Quan, and my two elder brothers are now living with relatives. I have no one to rely on, so my brother Boyan told me to come and seek refuge with Uncle Congtian."

"Where is Boyan?"

"My brother has something to attend to and has already left."

"Your mother is...?" Lu Congtian asked.

"My mother's name was Xiaoyu. She died during a major epidemic the year before last. Before she passed away, she told me that I had an older sister named Ansheng."

Just as Lu Congtian had guessed.

In fact, Lu Yusheng and Lu Congtian are not related by blood.

Lu Congtian waved his hand dismissively, "Your mother and I have only a fleeting relationship. Your coming to seek refuge will disrupt my family. Go find Boyan..."

"Pah, pah, pah, what family chaos are you talking about?" Anu rolled her eyes at Lu Congtian, then immediately pulled Lu Yusheng, who was about to cry from Lu Congtian's words, and comforted him:

"Don't listen to him, I'm in charge of this family! You are An Sheng's sister, so you are my little daughter."

Anu shouted again into the courtyard, "Ansheng, come quickly and see who's here!"

As if it were a punishment, Lu Congtian was left alone outside the courtyard, and Lu Yusheng was pulled into the house.

Lu Congtian smiled wryly; he had just been testing Anu's thoughts.

Anu responded to Lu Congtian with kindness.

She wouldn't mind that Lu Yusheng wasn't her biological son.

How could a woman who raised her concubine's daughter as her own daughter bear to drive away a well-educated, gentle, virtuous, and homeless little girl?

In this era, orphans are everywhere, and it's quite common to pick up a child and raise them.

It really is true that more people mean more chopsticks.

In addition, Anu always felt that girls shouldn't be involved in martial arts, and wondered if she could use her younger sister Lu Yusheng's gentleness to influence Lu Ansheng.

So they decided to take them in.

But then Lu Yusheng, who had entered the courtyard, said he was willing to leave Lu Congtian behind and ran out in small steps.

At the age of seven, she used all her strength to push the wooden cart hard.

Although the wooden cart remained motionless, it truly warmed Lu Congtian's heart.

Not shy, not withdrawn, kind-hearted, and respectful—that's what a sweet and caring daughter should be like...

Unlike Lu Ansheng, who would dare to take up arms and fight if any child said she was ill-mannered, that her brother was a bookworm, or that her mother was of low social status.

Anu caused Lu Ansheng a lot of headaches.

At this moment, Anu chased after them and was also moved by the scene.

She gently took over from Lu Yusheng, and as she pushed him along, she pinched Lu Congtian from behind, saying, "Watch your words from now on!"

"Yes, yes, as you wish, Madam." She replied with a smile, then turned to look at Lu Yusheng, who was the same height as her, "I will adopt you into my family in the future."

"Thank you, Uncle and Madam, for taking us in!" Lu Yusheng said gratefully.

Children who have experienced the loss of their parents and relatives mature earlier than children raised in a sheltered environment.

Lu Yusheng is like that now.

She was born into a prominent family; her father was the Prefect of Yulin County, a position with a rank of two thousand shi (a unit of grain).

If Lu Xun hadn't suddenly rebelled, implicating Lu Ji and causing such a calamity to her family, she wouldn't have ended up here.

According to her original destiny, once she came of age, she would marry a gentleman of equal social standing, fulfilling the family's mission of arranged marriage, and would live a life free from worries about food and clothing for the rest of her life.

Good luck tricks people.

It's embarrassing.

Lu Ansheng came out of the house upon hearing the sound.

Seeing Lu Yusheng, who was half a head shorter than her and whose face was somewhat familiar, her little face was full of vigilance.

"Who are you?"

Lu Yusheng quickly bowed and said, "Sister greets elder sister. My name is Lu Yusheng. We are half-sisters, sharing the same mother but different fathers."

"Sister? I don't have a sister like you!" Lu Ansheng packaged herself like a hedgehog.

She was terrified that her hard-won little home would be ruined because of a stranger.

They blocked the doorway, preventing Lu Yusheng from entering the house.

Seeing his blood-related older sister so hostile, Lu Yusheng's eyes immediately reddened, and tears welled up in his eyes.

At this moment, Lu Qian, who arrived later, stepped forward to comfort her, "Little sister, don't pay attention to her, I'll protect you."

She glared at Lu Ansheng again, "A girl should act like a girl, learn from others..."

Lu Qian, seemingly to spite Lu Ansheng, or perhaps because he had grown up, led Lu Yusheng to push aside Lu Ansheng who was blocking their way and enter the house.

"If she bullies you, tell your brother, and your brother will stand with you..." Lu Qian said truthfully, "and take the beating with you."

Lu Congtian and his wife exchanged glances, understanding each other's thoughts.

Could it be that he picked up a daughter-in-law ahead of time...?