The Enigmatic Brilliance: Huang Yueying, the Unassuming Genius Behind Zhuge Liang

The spouse of Zhuge Liang, Huang Yueying, is reputed to be less comely than the luminary himself, yet the following discourse is curated and penned by Li Xue. Let us peruse forthwith!

Spouse of Zhuge Liang: Who might be the consort of Zhuge Liang? The illustrious master of strategy, Zhuge Liang, is renowned worldwide for his genius, yet behind him stands his wife, Huang Yueying. Legend has it that some of Zhuge Liang’s peculiar inventions, laws, feats of magic, and even his famed Three Kingdoms strategies originated from his wife. How did Zhuge Liang come upon “the most resolute wife in history”?

In other words, Zhuge Liang, secluded in Longzhong of Xiangyang, immersed himself in study day in and day out, seldom venturing out. After years of solitude, he had yet to find a suitable match.

Along the banks of the Han River, thirty miles from Longzhong, resided a notable by the name of Huang. He had an only daughter, named Huang Wan Zhen (alternatively called Huang Yueying). Given the amicable relations between Huang and Zhuge Liang, he pondered bestowing his daughter in marriage upon Zhuge Liang. However, upon hearing that Miss Huang was visually unpleasing, with yellow hair, dark visage, and several prominent moles, Zhuge Liang hesitated momentarily before dismissing the proposal.

Observing Zhuge Liang’s reluctance, Huang invited him to his abode. Later, Zhuge Liang paid a visit to the Huang household. Upon entering, he was met with a large dog lunging towards him, nearly causing him to stumble. Subsequently, a tiger leaped forth. Zhuge Liang, startled, turned to flee, but upon realizing that neither the tiger nor the dog pursued to harm him, he resolved to investigate. It turned out both the tiger and the dog were crafted from wood.

At this moment, summon Zhuge Liang to enter. As they stepped inside and took their seats, servants emerged to serve tea. Zhuge Liang marveled at the intricacy of the wooden mechanisms used for the tea service, attributing it to Huang’s daughter. Learning of Miss Huang’s remarkable talent, Zhuge Liang was astonished; how could she consider others unattractive? I hereby consent to this marital arrangement.

Before Zhuge Liang’s rise to prominence, he lived modestly in Longzhong, making a living by cultivating a few acres of land. Eventually, he married Huang’s daughter, the less visually appealing yet highly talented wife. Despite her lack of conventional beauty, their union blossomed into a harmonious partnership marked by mutual learning, creating a comfortable life for the young couple.