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Chen Xi turned right as he left the house and, before he had even left the inner courts, he ran into the composed Zhuge Liang, who seemed to hold the wisdom of the world in his Confucian robe.

"Kongming, if you're not studying in the house, what brings you here?" Chen Xi asked, calming his mind. He had always treated Zhuge Liang with leniency.

"Learning for the sake of application; hearing that Marquis Chen has urgent matters, Liang wishes to take on some responsibilities," Zhuge Liang said with a faint smile on his face, making him quite likable.

"Drop the 'Marquis Chen.' Calling me that feels distant, just 'Zichuan' will do. I'm planning to go to Qingzhou, are you willing to go too?" Chen Xi raised an eyebrow in question. He was puzzled by Zhuge Liang's decision, knowing he preferred tranquility over action.