My Father in Law is Lu Bu

Chapter 682

Zhuge Jin’s forehead was full of cold sweat. According to the armored general, there was two reasons the general came here. To be precise, there would be two outcomes. The first was to recruit Zhuge Jin. Zhuge Jin would become the assistant minister of the Ministry of Appointments and Liu Mang would not make things difficult for Zhuge Jin.

The other was to kill Zhuge Jin, in the event that Zhuge Jin declined. Hearing this, Zhuge Jin started to have cold sweat. However, Zhuge Jin was also happy to hear it. This is because the reason for killing Zhuge Jin was that Zhuge Jin was talented. It is to prevent such a talent from working for others such as Liu Biao and Cao Cao, becoming a threat in the future. Zhuge Jin could not help but feel happy hearing these kinds of compliments.

“General. Please tell His Highness that I will go to Shouchun after I finish my affairs at Jiangdong!” Zhuge Jin said to the armored general.

“No need!” A young scholar entered at this moment, looking very pleased.

“Young Master Liang?” Wu Shun saw that the person who arrived was Zhuge Liang.

“Liang!” Zhuge Jin also greeted happily. After all, they were related by blood. Zhuge Jin was happy to see his little brother all grown up and in a high position. On top of that, Zhuge Liang’s position was higher than his own.

At the same time, Zhuge Jin was confused as to what Zhuge Liang was talking about.

“Brother. I said there is no need because you already told His Highness everything. There is no need to pass on this message.” Zhuge Liang said to his brother with a smile.

“I already told His Highness?” Zhuge Jin was confused. Was the King of Shu clairvoyant? Otherwise, how would he know what is going on here?

Zhuge Liang laughed as he shook his head. He then turned to the armored general and knelt down. “Yangzhou’s High Official of the Ministry of Justice greets the Lord.”

“What!” Zhuge Jin looked at the armored general and then back towards his little brother.

“What’s wrong? Is Brother unwilling to go to Yangzhou?” Zhuge Liang asked with a smile.

“I am willing. But…” Zhuge Jin was still in shock.

“So you are His Highness the King of Shu!” Wu Shun was also surprised. He had thought that this person was the King of Shu’s messenger or a trusted aide. He did not expect the man himself to be the King of Shu.

Zhuge Jin finally understood after hearing Wu Shun’s words. This was the third time the King of Shu has visited his residence. The first two times, he was turned away by Zhuge Jin. Zhuge Jin turned pale with fright as he thought about it and quickly knelt down. “Your Highness! Please punish this subject for not recognizing and greeting Your Highness!”

“Of course I must punish you.”

“Your Highness! It is not Master’s fault but mine. Please punish me and forgive Master!” Wu Shu knelt down as well. Zhuge Jin was about to become an assistant minister of the Ministry of Appointments. It would be terrible if he loses his chance after being punished for this.

“You are called Wu Shun?” Liu Mang pointed at Zhuge Jin’s book servant. Wu Shun nodded.

“You also cannot escape. You are also guilty.”

“Ah…” Wu Shun wailed.

“Master Zhuge Jin. Your punishment will be to stay in Yangzhou for the rest of your life and work for the people’s sake. As for you, Wu Shun. Your punishment will be to go to the academy and study with Wu Hui.” Liu mang said to the two.

“Stay in Yangzhou? Study?” How was this a punishment? These were clearly rewards. Zhuge Jin was already going to be working for Liu Mang so he was considered Liu Mang’s subordinate. As long as Liu Mang’s rule is secure, Zhuge Jin would not betray Liu Mang. So this is already counted as staying in Yangzhou. On the other hand, Wu Shun could not stay a book servant for the rest of his life. Those who study in Yangzhou’s academy would eventually become officials. So it can be said that the future was boundless.

“Brother. Are you still not going to thank the Lord?” Zhuge Liang said to Zhuge Jin.

“Zhuge Jin thanks the Lord!” Zhuge Jin quickly said. Liu Mang has already gave him too much face. He personally visited Zhuge Jin three times and was turned away twice. If Zhuge Jin continues to refuse, he would really not know good and bad. “The Lord treats me as a pillar and so, I will become a pillar that will not hesitate to go to any lengths for the Lord!”

Zhuge Liang also laughed seeing that his brother was going to become a subject like him. He knew his brother’s personality. The first time, Zhuge Jin refused to come out because he lost face. Not only is his little brother in a higher position. Zhuge Jin was even in a position where the future was bleak.

The second day, Zhuge Jin refused because he still had Sun Ce in his mind. Though Sun Ce had already surrendered, he could not change his liege so quickly.

On the third day, if it was not because Liu Mang forced it, Zhuge Jin might not even show his face. But once Zhuge Jin showed his face, he could no longer escape. This is because Liu Mang personally paid three visits. If Zhuge Jin still refused to give face to Liu Mang, he would really not know good from bad. At that time, Liu Mang would kill Zhuge Jin. Zhuge Liang even suggested for Liu Mang to kill Zhuge Jin in that event.

As Liu Mang’s advisor, Zhuge Liang had to give consideration to Yangzhou. Keeping such a stubborn person like Zhuge Jin can only bring disaster. Zhuge Liang’s aspirations was to help Liu Mang conquer the world and bring peace to the people. If Zhuge Jin goes to Jingzhou or Xudou, then the world would be in even more turmoil. Rather than have the brothers mutually oppress each other, it was better to just kill Zhuge Jin right now.

Though Zhuge Liang suggested this, his feelings was his brother is genuine. That is why he begged Liu Mang to take in Zhuge Jin and even advised Liu Mang to restrain his anger and visit Zhuge Jin three times.

“Get up!” Liu Mang said to the two brothers. He even pulled Zhuge Jin’s hand. “One Zhuge conquers half the world. Two Zhuges, the world.” Liu Mang exaggerated a little but it could not hide the fact that Zhuge Jin was talented.

That night, there was a huge celebration at the Chief Ambassador’s residence. Liu Mang was then carried back home.

The next day, Liu Mang was woken up while feeling the discomfort of a hangover. At the same time, he also felt the comfort of having a beautiful woman by his side.

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“Xiang’er. Are you not going to let your husband sleep this early in the morning?” On normal days, Liu Mang would show his might but on that day, he was feeling weak.

“Hmph! You are still sleeping? Have you forgotten what day is today?” Liu Mang’s wife, Sun Shangxiang asked back.

“What day is it?” Liu Mang was confused. It can’t be their wedding anniversary. They weren’t even married for a year yet. The day they started dating? When have they ever started dating? Was there even such a thing in that era?

Sun Shangxiang frowned in dissatisfaction when Liu Mang still haven’t gotten up. “You promised to accompany to see Mother!”

“Xiang’er. How about tomorrow? Can it be tomorrow?” Liu Mang felt dizzy and really wanted to go back to bed.

“I don’t care! You already promised me a few days ago! You cannot act as if it didn’t happen!” Sun Shangxiang said unhappily. Liu Mang made a promise a few days ago because he wanted to prioritize finding talents and taking in Zhuge Jin. Then he gave himself a single day off to rest. However, he did not expect Zhuge Jin to take three days instead of two.

Liu Mang did not answer as his eyes slowly closed. Arguing with women was an exercise in futility. The best weapon was silence.

Sun Shangxiang’s face turned red when she saw Liu Mang acting this way. She pinched and bit Liu Mang but Liu Mang simply tolerated the pain. Sun Shangxiang was unable to deal with him.

Suddenly Sun Shangxiang gave a sly smile and moved her head down.

“Alright alright! I’ll get up! I’ll get up!” Liu Mang wanted to cry. ‘Little Liu Mang’ could not possibly have as much stamina compared to Sun Shangxiang’s mouth.

“Hmph! This is what happens when you refuse to talk!” Sun Shangxiang yelled and then swallowed1. “Get dressed quickly! I will also dress myself then we will go and see Mother!” Sun Shangxiang said before leaving.

“This…” Liu Mang laughed bitterly as he looked at his little companion. “This is the greatest torturing technique.” He sighed before getting himself dressed.

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I err… cut off a bit (like 1 short sentence and 1 short phrase where the little 1s are) of the R-18 stuff. Because the author decided to use something some people commonly consume to describe something else. I will probably swear off certain food/drink until I get enough bleach to erase this chapter from my memory.

(P.S. I was initially confused by the strange words used and ALMOST went to confirm things with my parents before it clicked. Dodged a bomb there.)