Chapter 581 Zhuge Liang’s Thoughts

The two gatekeepers looked at each other.

One of the soldiers said to Wang Liang: "Sir, please wait a moment. I will go in and report to the Prime Minister."

After saying that, he hurriedly turned and left.

Sitting in the study, Xi Yu couldn't help but feel a little doubt in his heart after hearing the soldier's report.

He thought to himself: "Why did the county magistrate suddenly ask to see me? If there is really something important, he should go to the governor Guan Yu first. To come to me directly like this is not to appeal beyond the level of the government?"

He frowned, thinking about the reason.

However, Xi Yu also felt that Wang Liang must have something important to do when he came here this time.

He weighed it again and again, and finally decided to meet Wang Liang and find out the whole story.

At this time, the atmosphere in the study seemed a little solemn.

Xi Yu's heart was filled with doubts and curiosity.

He stood up and straightened his clothes.

After Wang Liang saw Xi Yu, he quickly bowed and saluted.

"I will pay my respects to the Prime Minister."

Xi Yu smiled, waved his hand and said, "No need to be polite, just say whatever you want."

Wang Liang took a deep breath and told the truth about Jia Xu's murder.

After hearing this, Xi Yu's face changed drastically and his eyes widened in disbelief.

Wang Liang looked at Xi Yu with a troubled expression.

"Prime Minister, I don't know what to do. I hope you can give me some advice." There was helplessness and confusion in his voice.

At this time, the atmosphere in the room became extremely solemn, as if there was an invisible pressure hanging over it.

Xi Yu frowned and fell into deep thought.

There was a hint of anxiety in his voice.

"Is this serious?"

So Wang Liang told the situation reported by Dong Gaoda in detail.

Xi Yu's frown deepened. He listened quietly, but his mind was like a vast sea, filled with thousands of thoughts.

He really couldn't figure out why Jia Xu would act like this.

Wang Liang looked at Xi Yu, his eyes full of confusion and worry.

Xi Yu took a deep breath and calmed down, his voice firm and steady.

"If Jia Xu is really like this, I will not tolerate it."

His eyes shone with justice.

Time seemed to freeze at this moment.

Xi Yu knew that the top priority was to find Jia Xu and question him face to face.

He raised his head, looked outside with sharp eyes, and issued an order: "Come quickly and invite Jia Xu."

Jia Xu sat alone at home, his eyes wandering, as if he was remembering something.

The room was silent except for his breathing and occasional sighs.

Last night, Jia Xu came to Zhuge Liang's home with heavy steps and many precious gifts.

Zhuge Liang looked at his frowning and worried look and asked with concern: "Jia Xu, why are you so frowning?"

Jia Xu bit her lip and spoke with difficulty: "I...I killed someone."

There was a tremor in his voice, as if these words took all his strength.

Zhuge Liang's eyes widened, his face full of shock and confusion.

"Why? What is going on?" Zhuge Liang's voice was filled with urgency.

Jia Xu lowered his head and silently told what happened.

He knew that Xi Yu would know all this sooner or later, and he could only hope that Zhuge Liang would intercede for him then.

After Zhuge Liang heard this, he frowned tightly.

He was silent for a moment, and then said slowly: "Jia Xu, you have really caused a big disaster."

A trace of despair flashed in Jia Xu's eyes.

"I know, but I really have no choice. I hope Mr. Zhuge can put in a nice word for me in front of Xi Yu."

Zhuge Liang stared at Jia Xu and thought to himself.

After a while, he sighed deeply: "That's it, I will do my best."

Soldiers sent by Xi Yu came to Jia Xu's house.

"Mr. Jia, please come with us. The Prime Minister invites you."

Jia Xu looked at them, his heart sank, and a look of astonishment appeared on his face.

He secretly sighed that what was supposed to come finally came.

Jia Xu took a deep breath, calmed down, and then reluctantly followed the soldiers to Xi Yu's home.

Wang Liang had already been sent away by Xi Yu.

Arriving at Xi Yu's home, Jia Xu's mood became increasingly heavy.

He walked into the room bravely.

Xi Yu sat on the chair and looked at Jia Xu with cold eyes.

Jia Xu pretended to be calm and asked: "I wonder what the Prime Minister wants from me?"

Xiyu sneered.

"Don't you still know what immoral things you have done?"

Jia Xu's face turned pale, and he knew he could no longer escape.

He knelt on his knees, lowered his head and said, "I... I had a dispute with the shopkeeper after drinking at the inn a few days ago. I impulsively killed him by mistake."

Xi Yu listened quietly to Jia Xu's narration, frowning.

Jia Xu raised his head and looked at Xi Yu with a guilty look on his face.

"I know that I have made a big mistake, and I beg you, Prime Minister, to forgive me." There was a hint of pleading in his voice.

There was a hint of doubt in Xi Yu's voice.

"Why did your temperament change so drastically?" He stared at Jia Xu closely.

Jia Xu raised his head, a flash of pain in his eyes.

"Sir, I feel that you no longer love me as much as before. You will tell Zhao Yun and Zhou Yu about everything, but you no longer share it with me. I feel sad in my heart and lose my mind after drinking."

Xi Yu couldn't help but feel shocked after hearing Jia Xu's words.

He did not expect that Jia Xu would make a mistake for such a reason.

Xi Yu's face turned serious.

"Are you jealous? I really didn't expect you to be such a person. But no matter what, if you broke the national law, you must be punished by the national law."

Jia Xu's face became even paler.

He knew that his behavior had violated the law, and Xi Yu's decision was irreversible.

Xi Yu stood up and looked at Jia Xu firmly.

"I have decided to put you in the county jail first, and then interrogate and kill you." There was an unquestionable decision in his voice.

After speaking, Xi Yu turned around and gave orders to the soldiers.

"Call Wang Liang quickly and ask him to bring the Yamen servants as well."

The soldier followed the order and left, and the room fell into silence.

Jia Xu looked at Xi Yu quietly, knowing in his heart that he did this to show others that he was selfless.

He knew that Xi Yu wanted to let people know that even if one of his own committed a crime, he would still be punished by national law.

Jia Xu couldn't help but feel helpless and sad in his heart. He originally thought that he had a special status in Xi Yu's heart, but now it seems that Xi Yu values ​​justice and the law more.

"Sir, I understand your decision." There was a hint of bitterness in Jia Xu's voice.

Xi Yu glanced at him, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

But his tone remained firm.

"This is the law of the land and no one can make an exception."

At this moment, Zhuge Liang arrived gracefully holding a feather fan.

His appearance broke the deadlock.

"Zhuge Liang, what can you do?"

"Prime Minister, my subordinates are here to plead with Mr. Jia."

Xiyu sneered when he saw this.

"Okay, Jia Xu, you have already arranged for Zhuge Liang to intercede for you." There was a trace of anger and disappointment in his eyes.

Zhuge Liang smiled slightly and did not deny Xi Yu's accusation.

He said softly: "Although Jia Xu has made mistakes, it is hard to count the number of things he did while drinking and having sex. Besides, he has made a lot of contributions to you, sir, and he can be said to be your right-hand man. Furthermore, the shopkeeper is nothing more than He is just a small person. Therefore, I beg you to please be patient.”

Xi Yu frowned slightly after hearing Zhuge Liang's words.

Xi Yu looked at Zhuge Liang firmly and said seriously: "Human life is at stake. In my eyes, there is no difference between small people and big people. Although Jia Xu has made contributions, he must accept legal sanctions if he commits a crime. If everyone behaves as If you use contribution as an excuse to commit a crime, then where does the national law exist? If you plead for mercy again, you will also be charged!"

After hearing Xi Yu's words, Zhuge Liang showed a trace of guilt on his face.

"Zhuge Liang, go to the guest room in the east wing to talk to your brother Zhuge Jin about old times. This matter has nothing to do with you."

When Zhuge Liang learned that his brother Zhuge Jin had arrived and was waiting in the guest room, he suddenly became excited.

"What? My brother has arrived"?

He couldn't wait to walk in the direction of the guest room, his steps brisk and quick.

However, before leaving, he couldn't help but look back at Jia Xu.

His eyes were full of apology and helplessness, as if to say: "I have tried my best, but there is really nothing I can do."

Jia Xu looked at Zhuge Liang's leaving figure with mixed feelings in his heart.

He knew that he had made a big mistake this time, and he also understood that Xi Yu's decision was irreversible.

In the south of the Yangtze River, the soldiers sent by Xi Yu arrived at Sun Ce like flying birds.

After Sun Ce received the news that his mother had arrived in Youzhou safely, a huge stone in his heart finally fell to the ground.

He breathed a long sigh of relief.

Although my mother experienced many dangers on the way, as long as she was safe in the end, it was the greatest blessing.

Sun Ce immediately ordered people to treat the soldier who delivered the news well to express his gratitude.

Sun Ce came to his mother's room alone, stood quietly in front of the Buddha statue, and prayed devoutly.

He murmured in a low voice: "Thank you to God for blessing, my mother can be safe and sound."

He believes that his mother's safe return must be the good result of her daily prayers to gods and Buddhas.

The room was filled with the faint scent of sandalwood, and the sunlight shined softly on Sun Ce's body through the window.

Zhuge Liang hurried to the guest room where Zhuge Jin was located, opened the door, and was greeted by the aroma of books.

I saw Zhuge Jin sitting quietly by the window, reading the book in his hand intently.

The guest room is filled with various books, and several calligraphy and paintings are hung on the walls, adding a touch of elegance.

Zhuge Jin heard the knock on the door and raised his head, with joy in his eyes.

He walked quickly to the door and the two brothers hugged each other tightly.

"Brother, long time no see!" Zhuge Liang said excitedly.

"Yes, brother, you are finally here." Zhuge Jin's eyes flashed with tears.

The two walked into the guest room, sat on chairs, and started talking.

The sunlight outside the window shone on them, making them warm and peaceful.

Wang Liang returned to the county government office with a gloomy look on his face. Upon seeing this, several clever government officials hurriedly came to his side.

"Sir, you seem to have something on your mind." A government servant said cautiously.

Wang Liang sighed slightly but did not answer.

Another yamen officer continued: "Sir, you'd better leave Jia Xu's case alone. Offending the Prime Minister casually is no joke. No matter how good the Prime Minister is, he still has his own selfish motives."

Wang Liang's brows furrowed even more tightly, and the worry in his heart became heavier.

While Wang Liang was deep in thought, a playful soldier hurried over and conveyed the order.

"Sir Wang, the Prime Minister ordered you to lead the government officials to the theater to capture Jia Xu."

Wang Liang's mood suddenly became relaxed and happy, just like the clouds cleared and the sun came out.

His face was filled with a bright smile, as if the burden on his heart had dissipated in an instant.

He led two yamen runners and walked towards the opera house with firm steps.

Along the way, the two yamen runners were whispering like a pot of boiling water.

"Does the prime minister do this for any ulterior motive? Will he really hand over Jia Xu obediently?" A yamen runner asked suspiciously.

"Maybe, he wants to find an excuse to exonerate Jia Xu? Asking us to arrest people may just be a pretense." Another yamen runner echoed, his face full of worry.

Wang Liang couldn't help frowning when he heard their conversation, and interrupted: "Don't think so badly of people, don't use the heart of a villain to judge the heart of a gentleman!"

On the street, people came and went, cars and water were busy, and noises rose and fell.

Opera house.

Xi Yu suddenly had a trace of doubt in his heart.

He began to think about Zhuge Liang's plea for Jia Xu.

The first two reasons were reasonable, but when he heard Zhuge Liang say that Jia Xu should not be held accountable even if he killed him, Xiyu frowned.

"How could Zhuge Liang say such stupid things? Doesn't he know that such remarks will make me very angry?"

Xiyu thought secretly in his heart.

"He should know that I always value fairness and justice, and will never ignore a person's life because of his low status."

However, Xiyu's thoughts suddenly became clear.

He realized that Zhuge Liang might have said this on purpose.

He was testing his bottom line, or trying to trigger his emotional reaction.

Xiyu's eyes became sharp.

He began to re-examine the ins and outs of this matter, thinking about Zhuge Liang's real intention.

Xiyu's heart was filled with astonishment, and he instantly understood Zhuge Liang's intention.

As Zhuge Liang's words echoed in his ears, Xi Yu realized that his killing intent against Jia Xu was further aroused.

"So that's it. The more Zhuge Liang said this, the more I wanted to kill Jia Xu. Is he looking forward to Jia Xu's death?"

Xi Yu thought to himself.

"Zhuge Liang is extremely intelligent, and Jia Xu is also extremely intelligent. Perhaps, it is because of this that Zhuge Liang resented Jia Xu."

Xi Yu's eyes flashed with vigilance and doubt.

He began to carefully examine the situation in front of him.

He felt a chill rising from his spine, as if he had fallen into a carefully designed conspiracy.

A complex emotion surged in Xi Yu's heart, and he couldn't help but feel deep pity for Jia Xu.

"Jia Xu is so pitiful. How could he naively think that Zhuge Liang would sincerely plead for him?"

Xi Yu sighed secretly.

"He obviously didn't realize Zhuge Liang's hatred for him. In this regard, Jia Xu's wisdom seems to be slightly inferior."

Xiyu's eyes revealed a trace of helplessness and regret.

Wang Liang and the two yamen runners stepped into the gate of Xifu with excitement and honor.

The yamen runners walked briskly, with an irrepressible smile on their faces, because they never thought that one day they would be able to get so close to Xiyu.

They saw that the courtyard of Xifu was elegant and peaceful, with green trees and colorful flowers.

The path was paved with stone slabs, and on both sides were neatly trimmed flowers and plants, exuding bursts of fragrance.

They soon came to Xiyu's study.

The door of the study was open, and Jia Xu was still kneeling there, with his head down, motionless.

Wang Liang and the two yamen runners saluted Xiyu respectfully.

Xiyu sat on the armchair in the study, and his serious expression made people shudder.

Xi Yu looked at Wang Liang and said, "I have interrogated Jia Xu, and he has admitted his crime. You take him to the prison now, and you must carefully examine him. After all the details are clear, you can execute him." Wang Liang replied respectfully, "Yes, Prime Minister. I will handle it impartially." After that, Wang Liang and the two yamen runners took Jia Xu out of the study. Their footsteps echoed in the corridor, as if foreshadowing the coming of a tragedy. The prison was dark and damp. In the end, Jia Xu was locked in a small cell, his face full of despair and regret. Jia Xu's heart was filled with regret and self-blame. He began to reflect on his impulsive behavior and regretted it. "Why am I so impulsive?" Jia Xu murmured to himself, "It was my wild imagination that triggered this series of events." His brows were furrowed, and his eyes revealed deep regret. However, when he thought of Zhuge Liang's plea for him, he couldn't help but be stunned. Gradually, he began to realize Zhuge Liang's true intention.

"Does Zhuge Liang want me to die?" This thought exploded in Jia Xu's mind like a thunderbolt.

His face instantly became extremely distorted.

He recalled the past confrontations with Zhuge Liang, and those seemingly unintentional words and actions were full of deep meaning in his eyes at this moment.

Jia Xu felt a chill rising from his spine, and he realized that he might have been played in the palm of Zhuge Liang's hand.

"What a cunning Zhuge Liang!" Jia Xu thought with gritted teeth, "He was so hidden, and I didn't even notice it." His heart was filled with anger and disappointment of being betrayed.

Jia Xu's thinking became increasingly chaotic, and he fell into deep self-doubt and pain.

On the street, many people were talking about Jia Xu.

"We saw with our own eyes that Jia Xu had been taken away by the government officials, and he was taken away from the Prime Minister's Mansion."

"Yes, this illustrates a problem. The Prime Minister already knows about this matter. The Prime Minister upholds the law and will handle the problem fairly."

"This also shows that the prime minister is determined to kill relatives."

In an inn, many people were discussing this matter.

In a corner among the guests, there was a man wearing gray clothes.

His whole body exuded a chilly aura.

The key is that he was wearing a straw hat and lowered his head, so no one could see his face clearly.

Hearing those people's conversations, he paid special attention. (End of chapter)