My Father in Law is Lu Bu Chapter 657

Chapter 657

The governor, Zuo Li, was in his bed at Jianye groaning from the pain on his b.u.t.tocks. Though he was only struck three times with the rod he was too old to endure it.

“How cruel! Who is the one that did this to you?” Zuo Li’s wife was by his side taking care of him. His wife was over fifty years old and can be considered to be an old woman.

“It is that new Amba.s.sador Zhuge!” Zuo Li’s son Zuo Jie, replied. Now that they had been hit by a younger generation, they would not have any face to show when they go out. Zuo Gong was enraged that his father was beaten by a superior he did not recognize. If it was Zhang Zhao, the leader of the n.o.bles, then it would be an honor to be beaten. But the superior this time was the young Zhuge Jin who did not have any backing. In the past, even Yan Baihu and Xu Gong could not touch the Zuo Family. But now someone with no backing beat them up. The n.o.bles would definitely laugh at their Zuo Family.

Even Jiangdong’s n.o.bles were not completely united. After all, with clashing interests, there would naturally be disputes. And the main reason for humiliating the Zuo Family was to tell the other n.o.bles to be more honest in their work.

“The Lord is becoming more muddled! Sooner or later, Jiangdong will fall because of him!” Zuo Jie said resentfully.

“Watch your tongue!” Zuo Li rebuked. Jiangdong belonged to Sun Ce so it would be better not to go too far. The Zuo Family initially supported Yan Baihu and Xu Gong but in the end, they had no choice but to support Sun Ce.

Zuo Li himself was full of resentment. Who was Zhuge Jin to treat him this way? Thanks to Zhuge Jin, Zuo Li now had to stay lying down. Even sitting down was painful. But the pain was minor problem. The bigger problem was losing face. But even though Zuo Li was resentful, he had to endure it. After all, Zhuge Jin was his superior. On top of that, the way Sun Ce treated the n.o.bles have changed as they were too close to Sun Quan. What happened to Zhang Zhao was Sun Ce least hostile response. Yet Zhang Zhao got demoted. Zuo Li may be stubborn but he was not a fool. He knew that if he was not careful, even worse could happen to the Zuo Family.

“Lord Patriach! Bad news! Very bad news!” A servant quickly rushed in while Zuo Li and the others were sighing bitterly.

“What are you shouting about? Don’t you know manners?” Zuo Jie was already agitated so he slapped the rude servant, causing her to wail in pain. “Your master here is very good! He is willing to teach useless dogs like you how to speak!” Zuo Jie said as he continued to hit the servant.

Fortunately, Zuo Li soon stopped his son. Otherwise, this servant’s face would become too ugly to look at. Even now, the servant’s face was swollen red.

“Zuo Feng? Didn’t you go to…” Zuo Li said for a while and then turned to his son. “Go and close the door. Let n.o.body in!”

Zuo Jie did not know why his father wanted to do this but he still listened. He even ordered for some people to stand guard outside.

“There is news already?” Zuo Li turned to Zuo Feng. Zuo Feng was sent to observe Sun Ce. None of the n.o.bles knew what Sun Ce was going to do so they were afraid. If Sun Ce intends on targeting them for being close to Sun Quan, then they wanted to have a chance to react.

“Yes, there is news! Very bad news!” Zuo Feng shouted again before looking at Zuo Li and Zuo Jie. She then grew quieter, not wanting to exaggerate.

“Speak. What happened?”

“Lord Patriach! Yangzhou’s envoy arrived!” Zuo Feng said to the two.

“Yangzhou’s envoy? Is that all?” Zuo Li furrowed his brow. Why would Yangzhou’s envoy come here? Was it for peace talks? What was so important about this?

“Lord Patriach. You know this envoy.” Zuo Feng said to Zuo Li.

“I know this person? Who is Yangzhou’s envoy?”

“It is the one Lord Patriach went to drink with at Yuhang.” Zuo Feng reminded.

“The Lu Family?” The only people at Yuhang that Zuo Li would drink with was the Lu Family.

“Yes. It is the Lu Family’s Young Master.” At that time, Zuo Feng had accompanied Zuo Li there.

“Lu Su?” Zuo Li thought to himself. Lu Su was the Lu Family’s pride and joy because he was talented and also Zhou Yu’s childhood friend.

After that, Lu Su was recommended by Zhou Yu to become Jiangdong’s advisor. Lu Su who became Sun Ce’s subordinate had a bright future. When Lu Su became a captive, the Lu Family spent a lot of money to redeem him. At that time, no one dared to look down on the Lu Family. After that, Lu Su followed Sun Quan to Linhuai. When he was captured again, Sun Quan told the family that Lu Su was killed. The Lu Family were desolate. When the Lu Family invited Zuo Li over for food, it was to ask Zuo Li for help to take care of the Lu Family.

Yet, none of them expected that Lu Su was still alive. Nor did they expect Lu Su to now be Yangzhou’s envoy.

“Looks like this Lu Su Lu Zijing is doing well at Yangzhou!” Zuo Li nodded. Yangzhou’s Lord must regard Lu Su highly to make Lu Su an envoy.

“Lord Patriach, that is nothing! There is something more startling!” Zuo Feng started to say. If Zuo Li was alone, she would have kept him in suspense for more rewards. Unfortunately, Zuo Jie was still there and he really hated such things.

“If you got things to say, just say it! Don’t be so long winded!” Zuo Jie said as he kicked her.

After getting kicked, Zuo Feng sorrowfully said what happened. “Lord Patriach. Marquis Wu went out to greet the envoy. He even helped to pull the horse!”

“What!” Zuo Li quickly turned over. This caused a severe pain in his b.u.t.tocks but he didn’t care. “Are you sure you saw correctly?” Zuo Li asked as he stared at the servant unwaveringly.

“I am sure I saw correctly! If Lord Patriach does not believe me, you can ask the common people. They all saw it from the gates!”

“Quickly prepare a carriage!” Zuo Li shouted with gnashed teeth while enduring the pain.