Chapter 42: Cao Jing Visits

  Out of respect for Zhuge Liang, Mi Zhu and others stayed at the Inviting Moon Mountain Villa. Before they had a chance to think it over, Zhuge Jian promised to come up with a plan for them. Mi Zhu was busy contacting his former business channels and waiting for an audience with Sun Quan.

  Simay finally received news from Zhuge Jin's family.

  The subordinate reported that Mrs. Zhuge Jin accepted the heavy gift and would personally lead them to meet Zhuge Jun. Sima Yi wanted to go with Cao Jing, but he had already disguised himself as a fortune teller and couldn't go. He then thought of arranging his own trusted followers to follow her.

  Cao Jing was unwilling, she did not want to get involved in military and political affairs. If Sima Yi's people went, later on if Zhuge Jun knew about it, he might have some ideas. She looked gentle on the surface but had a resolute mind inside, firmly rejecting Sima Yi's request.

  Cao Jing brought only her personal maid, and under the protection of more than a dozen guards, she arrived at the Inviting Moon Manor in a horse-drawn carriage. Upon receiving the notification from his elder sister, Zhuge Jun personally went to the gate to welcome her, accompanied by Huang Yueying, who handled business cooperation matters. Sun Shangxiang was not interested in business matters, so she did not come.

  Zhuge Jian saw that it was the beauty from that day, and his heart was filled with joy. He thought to himself: "It seems I have a connection with her, I must make an effort to chat with her."

  Cao Jing looked around at her surroundings and thought: "The scenery here is really beautiful, it has a somewhat ethereal feel to it." She couldn't help but feel a little envious.

  Zhuge Jun warmly greeted her while observing the guards behind her, who were all robust and had a military demeanor, from which he inferred that she was no ordinary merchant.

  To Zhuge Qian, the other party's identity is not important. His own plans are still early, what he needs to do now is to establish a business organization in the local area of the other party, as long as they have strength in the local area, naturally the greater the power the better. He also doesn't ask about the other party's identity, only discussing business cooperation.

  The two invited Cao Jing into the living room.

  At this time, the female soldier on duty outside Sun Shangxiang's mansion saw a beautiful woman coming and instinctively felt threatened to the princess, so she hurriedly went to inform Sun Shangxiang.

  The elder sister, as usual, made the introductions and then left. Zhuge Jun escorted her to the door. The elder sister smiled and said: "Xiao Jun, I've benefited from your reputation and received many valuable gifts."

  He smiled and said: "You should, they are all willing, don't be polite." The elder sister walked away happily.

  He sat back down in the living room, smiling as he gazed at the beautiful woman across from him, his eyes filled with admiration. The group chatted idly about local customs and people for half a day, without any intention of discussing business. Huang Yueying noticed that the two were exchanging flirtatious glances, so she cleverly found an excuse to leave.

  Only two people were left in the house. Zhuge Jun found a topic to talk about: "That day you appeared at the poetry club, it seems like you're a elegant person, which poet's poem do you like?"

  Cao Jing said: "The poetry club you founded is very distinctive, I will also start one when I return. I heard that your poems are written very well, I have already read a few of them, they are really good."

  When she talked about her plagiarized poems, he couldn't help but feel ashamed and interrupted: "Those were all insensitive and unremarkable, not worth mentioning. I actually have a lot of respect for some contemporary poetry masters."

  Cao Jing asked: "Tell me, who are they?" She thought his poetry had already reached the pinnacle, and instead wanted to see whose poetry he admired.

  He said: "Cai Wenji is one, but her style is too melancholic and low-key, with excellent writing skills, I don't like it. My most admired poet is Cao Zijian, he is not only an outstanding politician and military strategist, but also an excellent poet, listen to this one: 'Drinking alone under the moon, how many years do we have... What can dispel worries? Only Du Kang'"

  He passionately recited Cao Cao's "Short Song". In his mind, Cao Cao's status was far higher than Liu Bei.

  Cao Jing saw him so admired his own father, in her heart more filled with a sense of closeness. Looking at that handsome and familiar face, her eyes were slightly dazed.

  Zhuge asked her if she had the opportunity to meet Cao Cao since she said she was from Xuchang. She said that her uncle was an official in Xuchang and had this opportunity. Then he asked what things did you see when meeting Prime Minister Cao?

  Zhuge Jun shouted outside the door, "Come in." The servant waiting at the gate came up to ask for instructions. He ordered that the glass carving of the golden statue be brought over.

  The men brought in two boxes and pushed them in front of Cao Jing. One of the boxes was opened.

  This is a beautiful sculpture about one meter high. A majestic golden eagle, with iron-like flying feathers and powerful golden hooks. The eagle's head is slightly lowered, its bright eyes wide open, exuding an aura of a mighty overlord looking down on the world.

  Cao Jing was deeply shocked by this majestic and proud golden eagle, and asked: "What is this?"

  He said with a sigh: "When you go back, take this sculpture away and find a way to present it to Cao Chengxiang. This sculpture is unique and specially made for heroes like him."

  Cao Jing saw him so extol his father, was delighted in her heart, and also a little uneasy to ask him: "Now Cao Chengxiang and the two families of Sun and Liu are in an enemy state, why do you still extol him like this?"

  He smiled and said, "I'm just a businessman, I'm not interested in military or political affairs. My views on people of the world only represent my personal opinions." After finishing speaking, he called for his servant to open another box, which was a box of exquisite glassware, saying it was a gift for her.

  Cao Jing's eyes didn't look at the box, but instead gazed at the handsome guy in front of her, with a face full of admiration.

  Zhuge Jun was quite confident in his ability to read the minds of young girls, but the noble air emanating from Cao Jing made him dare not have any profane thoughts. He was also deeply attracted by her elegant temperament.

  For such a beauty, he won't let go, he's glad he lives in this era, polygamy is reasonable and legal, it's really cool.

  He was about to continue talking with her when a sudden noise of footsteps came and the door was pushed open. Sun Shangxiang strode in, big steps.

  Zhuge Jun's face turned black, and he thought: "This lady has arrived at just the right time?!"