Zhuge Liang took a deep breath, carefully put away the brocade pouch, and solemnly thanked her, "Thank you very much, Miss Yueying!"
"You're welcome," Huang Yueying said with a gentle smile.
Afterwards, the two talked for a long time, and Zhuge Liang appreciated Huang Yueying more and more. She was erudite and knowledgeable, and was proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry and prose. She was truly a heroine among women.
The more Zhuge Liang looked at it, the more he liked it.
Huang Yueying saw Zhuge Liang staring at her intently, and a blush appeared on her face.
At this moment, Zhuge Liang asked, "Miss Yueying, may I ask how old you are?"
Huang Yueying smiled and said, "Yueying is eighteen years old this year. And you, young master?"
“I am two years older than Miss Yueying.” Zhuge Liang sighed, a hint of sadness in his eyes.
Huang Yueying looked at him. Zhuge Liang was handsome and elegant, with eyes that seemed to see through everything.
Their eyes met, and both blushed, the atmosphere gradually warming up...
A short while later, Huang Yueying suddenly stood up and said, "Young master, please wait a moment. Yueying will go and cook."
Zhuge Liang hurriedly said, "No need to trouble yourself, I... am going back to Yingchuan Academy."
He didn't want to stay overnight at Huang Yueying's house, after all, it would be inappropriate for a man and a woman to be alone in a room together if word got out.
"Since that's the case, then Yueying won't insist!" Huang Yueying lowered her head, her pretty face blushing.
"I'll take my leave now!"
Zhuge Liang cupped his hands in greeting and stepped towards the door. Just as he reached the threshold, he felt a sharp pain in his chest, as if he were about to lose something very important.
"Young Master Zhuge! Are you alright?" Huang Yueying rushed over upon seeing this.
"Miss Yueying, would you... be willing to come with me to Yingchuan Academy?" Zhuge Liang asked abruptly.
"ah...."
Huang Yueying gasped in surprise, lowered her head shyly, and said softly, "Young Master Zhuge, Yueying is not yet married. If only..."
Zhuge Liang gave a wry smile and said, "I apologize... I was being presumptuous."
"I'll take my leave now!"
Huang Yueying bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Young master, Yueying... Yueying is ugly and not worthy of you."
At this moment, Zhuge Liang stopped and turned to look at Huang Yueying, saying firmly, "Miss Yueying, physical appearance is but an illusion; what I, Zhuge Liang, admire is your inner self!"
Upon hearing this, Huang Yueying felt a surge of warmth in her heart and murmured, "I understand you!"
After saying this, Huang Yueying lifted her veil, revealing a head of golden hair that cascaded down like a waterfall, radiating an alluring luster.
Moreover, Huang Yueying's skin was fair and flawless, delicate and translucent like mutton fat jade.
But her eyes were pale blue, filled with confusion and melancholy.
Her nose was very high and straight, her pink lips were luscious and beautiful, and there were three bright red dots on her forehead, which seemed to be birthmarks, adding to her mysterious beauty and giving her a bewitching appearance.
Upon seeing this, Zhuge Liang stood frozen in place, speechless.
Is this what you call ugly? Then there probably aren't any beautiful women in the world.
If Lu Li were here, he would definitely blurt out, "Isn't that a Russian girl?"
Huang Yueying's appearance was that of a typical European, with blonde hair, blue eyes, and a high nose bridge. In that era, she was indeed somewhat unusual, which is why later generations spread rumors that Huang Yueying was ugly.
"Yueying, you... are so beautiful!" Zhuge Liang managed to utter a few words.
Huang Yueying blushed instantly upon being praised.
She lowered her head and said shyly, "Young master, don't you think I'm ugly?"
"No...not ugly..."
Zhuge Liang quickly waved his hand, then added a few more words: "Extremely...extremely beautiful!"
Hearing Zhuge Liang's generous praise, Huang Yueying felt exceptionally happy, her heart pounding wildly.
Zhuge Liang then asked, "Miss Yueying, why... do you wear a veil to cover your face?"
Huang Yueying replied in a low voice: "I was born with an ability to disguise myself. When I was a child, people said I was ugly, so I could only wear a veil to cover myself up."
"I see!"
Zhuge Liang suddenly realized.
"That's because the world is vulgar and doesn't recognize Yueying's beauty!"
"In my eyes, Yueying is stunningly beautiful, more beautiful than any woman I have ever seen." Zhuge Liang once again expressed his love and admiration for her.
Upon hearing this, Huang Yueying's heart pounded wildly, and her face flushed crimson. She lowered her head slightly and said, "Young master, please don't tease Yueying anymore. Yueying is unworthy of such praise..."
Zhuge Liang replied, "How could this be a joke! Miss Yueying, I mean it sincerely!"
"I......."
Huang Yueying glanced up at Zhuge Liang, only to find his eyes filled with tenderness and affection.
In an instant, Huang Yueying froze, her cheeks burning hot, like a fiery sunset.
In that instant, her heart trembled violently.
Aside from her father, she had never met any other man who had spoken such sweet words to her...
From childhood to adulthood, everyone who saw her face was terrified and kept their distance; some even called her a monster...
All of this put her under immense pressure!
"I like you!"
Zhuge Liang mustered his courage, extended his right hand, and grasped Huang Yueying's slender fingers: "Yueying, will you marry me?"
Huang Yueying lowered her head, her mind in turmoil, her heart pounding wildly, completely at a loss for words.
But when he saw the expectant look in Zhuge Liang's eyes, he nodded slightly as if possessed.
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