Wuhou Mansion.
Looking at Master Liu Mang and his apprentice enjoying fruits and snacks, Sun Quan was so angry that he sneered again and again.
"Could it be that the rich land of Jingzhou does not have fruits like this?"
Ling Tong saw Sun Quan's thoughts and taunted him: "Young Master and Mr. Zhuge are like hungry ghosts who haven't had enough to eat!"
Ling Gongji!
Sun Shangxiang scolded her softly, but Ling Tong decisively chose to keep silent in the face of the unruly and protective princess.
"Ling Gongji, I eat these fruit snacks not because they are delicious."
Liu Mang wiped the corners of his mouth slowly and said with a smile: "This is a gift from the Queen! If I don't eat it, I will look arrogant and rude, not to mention the attitude towards my elders."
"But if General Ling refuses to eat because of a word, the outside world will only hear that Wu Guotai treats guests well, but Wu Hou's subordinate Ling Gongzhi is ignorant, causing Soochow to lose face."
Ling Tong didn't want to take the blame, after all, this matter was about Soochow's face.
"General Ling?"
"What...what's the matter?"
"The pastry over there is a bit far away from me. Please pass one over to me."
"It's...young master!"
Ling Tong was furious, but Liu Mang asked with a smile: "It seems that General Ling doesn't want me to eat? Then I won't eat?"
Seeing that Ling Tong had become Liu Mang's toy, Sun Quan couldn't bear to say: "Master Liu Mang, this is a gift from your mother, you can eat it!"
"Please don't be offended by your pure heart! After the young master finished eating, he and Mr. Zhuge went to the post house to rest!"
"Tomorrow, I will arrange for Ziming to send you two back to Jingzhou."
Lu Xun sighed in his heart, is Wu Hou still unwilling to resist?
If the six counties in Jiangdong fell into Cao Cao's hands, wouldn't they be in ruins?
Mr. Lu, is he going to be in trouble again?
Zhuge Liang smiled and said: "Since Wu Hou said so, then Liang will leave with the young master."
"Brother!"
Sun Shangxiang said softly, but Sun Quan was already immune.
"Aren! This is a state matter, don't say anything!"
Sun Quan waved his hand, "When you have time, learn from my sister-in-law and the others to learn female sex. Don't ride on horseback and shoot tigers every day. Do you think you are the eldest brother?"
When Sun Ce was mentioned, both brother and sister's eyes flashed with sadness.
Liu Mang and Zhuge Liang did not ask for trouble, and they took Lu Xun out of Wuhou's mansion.
"Young Master, I see Mrs. Wu today, she seems to be extremely fond of you."
Lu Xun said softly: "Marquis Wu once chose a husband for Princess Shangxiang, but none of those young gentlemen were the princess's opponent..."
Liu Mang almost laughed out loud, "Just relying on Xiao Chili's three-legged cat skills?"
Lu Xun blushed and whispered: "Some people are naturally very skilled in martial arts, but the princess is the golden branch of the country. Even if she can fight, she has to pretend that she can't!"
Zhuge Liang smiled and said: "Bo Yan means that whether we can stay in Jiangdong tomorrow depends on Wu Guotai."
"My young master is as beautiful as a tree in the wind. As long as Wu Guotai is not dim-sighted, he will definitely think highly of him!"
Lu Xun nodded firmly, and then apologized: "Young master, please forgive me! You are willing to accept me as your companion, but I can't travel far because of family matters!"
There was no disappointment on Liu Mang's face, and he asked with a smile: "Bo Yan, do you think I'm not treating you well?"
"Of all the big shots that Boyan has ever met, none of them are as confidant as the young master!"
"Does that mean I'm not as good as Wu Hou?"
"Sir! You are talented and intelligent, and your future achievements will definitely far exceed that of Wu Hou! However, the head of the Lu family is still young, so I still need to support my appearance!"
Lu Xun sighed: "My father is still six years younger than me. If I leave, what will the Lu family do?"
When Zhuge Liang saw that Liu Mang was holding Lu Xun, he had no doubts about the young master's ability to judge people, and he directly spoke with a straight tongue.
"Bo Yan, actually it is a good thing for the Lu family that you leave."
"Mr. Zhuge, why do you say this?"
Today, Lu Xun has no experience in farming, conquering Shanyue, or governing local areas. He is far behind Zhuge Liang in terms of knowledge and vision.
"You are a talented person from the Lu family. I have heard that your Lu family and the Sun family used to have enmity."
"Marquis Wu brought you into the palace as a staff member, but he never asked you about his plans. In fact, he kept you under surveillance."
"If you had shown your talents earlier, as a Marquis of Wu, I would have won you over and even made the Sun girl your wife!"
"It's a pity that you, Boyan, are keeping a low profile and being cautious in everything. In the eyes of Marquis Wu, it actually shows that you have ulterior motives."
"I would like to ask Wu Hou, how dare you not be wary of your Lu family?"
Zhuge Liang's words suddenly enlightened Lu Xun. Sun Quan was like this. The more powerful you showed, the more he would fawn over you.
Just like Zhou Yu, Lu Su, Tai Shici and others, they were all valued by Sun Quan because of their outstanding abilities.
But now Lu Xun is just the opposite. As a staff member, he has no use.
The more cautious he was, the more Sun Quan felt that he had other agendas.
"You left Jiangdong and went to my young master. Without you, the Lu family will not be a threat to the Sun family."
"Let me ask you, with Wu Hou's mind, how can he force the young head of the Lu family?"
The direction pointed by Zhuge Liang's feather fan is exactly Jingzhou, "Jingxiang is the place where Boyan spreads his wings and soars!"
Lu Xun took a deep breath and saw a general wearing armor walking towards him.
This man has a straight nose, short beard, and resolute eyes. Lips pursed.
"Bo Yan, I heard that you have been in and out of Wuhou's residence quite frequently these past two days."
"Brother Ziming!"
A rare smile appeared on Lu Xun's face, and he introduced: "This is Mr. Liu Mang, the son of Uncle Liu Huang of Jingzhou, and Mr. Zhuge, the military advisor!"
Lu Meng was originally a rough man, but he was reprimanded by Sun Quan in recent days. It can be said that he has read poetry and books.
"I have long admired the name of the young master, my filial brother! I have long admired the name of Mr. Wolong!"
"I'm Lu Ziming, I've met you two!"
Zhuge Liang observed this man and said with a smile: "General, Kong Ming admires your bravery!"
oh?
Lu Meng was puzzled and said: "Mr. Zhuge, it's just the first time that you and I have met, why do you praise Ziming so much? It's a pity that I am a warrior and I never like unfounded compliments!"
Where Zhuge Liang's feather fan pointed was Lu Meng's breastplate.
"There are knife marks here. The general must have come after the battle."
"An injury to the breastplate is evidence of a brave fight."
"It shouldn't be too much to praise the general for his bravery, right?"
Lu Meng was shocked. He didn't expect Zhuge Liang to be able to deduce so many things just by relying on his armor.
"Mr. Wolong, he really deserves his reputation! Ziming admires him!"
Lu Meng cupped his fists and said, "It's a pity that I'm here on orders from the Marquis of Wu to send you back to Jingzhou tomorrow!"
Liu Mang observed Lu Meng carefully. Today's Lu Ziming has what's on his mind still written on his face. He is definitely not the old silver coin who will cross the river in white in the future.
"Should I let Fourth Uncle Zhao stab Lu Meng directly for the sake of Second Uncle?"
"No, this Lu Meng is also talented in martial arts, not to mention that my husband, Boyan, and I are still in Jiangdong."
Lu Meng noticed the strange look in Liu Mang's eyes. For some reason, he always felt that this thirteen-year-old young master was plotting against him!
While several people were talking, the car stopped at the post house.
Ziyun and Qingluo got out of the car and said with a smile: "Sir, the Queen has invited you to go to Ganlu Temple tomorrow. I wonder if you are free?"
Lu Meng was a little confused, he had just issued an order to expel guests!
"Lu Ziming, this young master has to go to an appointment with the queen of the country. Please leave slowly without seeing him off!"
