Chapter 414: No Good Intention! (2/2)

But the mind of the Emperor was difficult to fathom. What sort of att.i.tude does Chu Xianda has towards the Lu family, most likely the majority of people present already knew.

Especially the high military generals attached to the Lu family. Even if His Majesty had personally come, that did not mean His Majesty really had much trust or fondness for the Lu family.

Chu Xianda's visit was a must.

Because of the Lu family's thousands of years of social status, and also because of the status of Lu Xingkong.

If he had not come, it would have proved that the West Wind imperial clan was ready to thoroughly tear the face of the Lu family.

Lu Xingkong invited Chu Xianda to sit in the main position, but Chu Xianda declined, and forcibly urged Lu Xingkong to take a seat in the main position, while he seated himself on the guest seat beside him.

Once Chu Xianda was sat down, the elders close to the Lu family were not able to sit again. Who dares to be on an equal level with the Emperor?

Chu Xianda gazed out at the view of the Lu residence courtyard, and sighed softly: “I often came to play in the Lu residence when I was young, I am more familiar with the Lu residence than the imperial palace——At that time I really enjoyed to eat the food at the Lu residence, I always felt that the food cooked in the Lu residence were better than those in the palace.”

Chu Xianda twisted around and said to Lu Qingming beside him: “Qingming, I remember I inscribed a word for your study?”

Lu Qingming rose to his feet and bowed with a smile, “Yes. The plaque in my study was indeed written by Your Majesty.”

“Qingming, you and I were childhood playmates, why so polite? Be more casual, think of it as a conversation between families. I have come to celebrate the Defence minister's birthday with you all, if you all are so reserved I will feel disappointed.” Chu Xianda waved his hand and motioned for Lu Qingming to relax.

Lu Qingming straightened his back and said with a smile: “Your Majesty, us subjects cannot ignore courtesy.”

“Today there is no ruler and ministers, only elders and brothers.” Chu Xianda really knew how to win the will of the people. “Everyone do not need to be polite. The thousand year old military family naturally should be bold and heroic. Today let's drink with big bowls and eat in big mouthfuls, to celebrate for the Defence minister.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.” said Lu Xingkong with a face of grat.i.tude.

Chu Xianda ran his eyes over the people in the hall, saying loudly: “Everything about the Lu family is good, but there aren't many children. Qingming is the only son in his generation, and in Tianyu's generation there is only a daughter and a son. How can the Lu family expand and spread their power? This is not right, there should be more talent. Having children and grandchildren filling the house is a blessing. Defence minister, don't you think so?”

Lu Qingming's face grew embarra.s.sed, anger flas.h.i.+ng in his eyes.

Lu Xingkong remained calm and collected, like he did not noticed the deeper meaning of Chu Xianda's words, chuckled: “Your Majesty is right, I also said to Qingming to have more children. No matter whether it's a boy or girl, with more children surrounding me I can enjoy family love and joy. You see I only Qingming this son, and sometimes feel left out.”

Chu Xianda looked at Lu Qingming to say: “Qingming, you also heard what Defense minister said, you need to work hard.”

“Yes, Your majesty.” Lu Qingming responded in a low voice and look of sullen. What does it have to do with you how many sons and daughters I have? Do you say such a thing, are you trying to bully the Lu family for being weak in the number of people?”

Perhaps, there was a deeper meaning in these words? It was to threaten the Lu family to obey him, otherwise he would die without any descendants?

The person that had come definitely did not have good intention.

“The Lu family has been serving in the army for generations, and has been defending the frontier for my West Wind Kingdom——There is a saying that as long as the Lu family does not fall, the Kingdom would not be lost. The importance of Lu family to my West Wind Kingdom is evident.”

Lu Xingkong's expression grew solemn, hurriedly added, “Really just some irrelevant nonsense of some bored people. The Lu family is West Wind's Lu family, and also Your Majesty's Lu family. The Lu family receives special favour from Your Majesty, and must repay Your Majesty, be loyal and devoted till our dying day.”

“I understand, I understand.” Chu Xianda patted Lu Xingkong on the back of his hand, saying with a smile on his face: “The Lu family is the West Wind's Lu family, but also my Lu family. Defence minister is a great minister, loyal to the West wind and loyal to me, the sun and moon can bear witness. The Lu family had shed their blood and laid down their life for the Kingdom, how many lives of good men had been lost——I had always kept this in mind, and will not let the loyal soldiers feel bitterly disappointed.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.” Lu Xingkong bowed his head again to express his appreciation.

“Time flies, in the blink of the eyes, Defence minister is already 60 years old——and even until now Defence minister has to constantly be at service and serve the Kingdom, I feel very guilty——”

Lu Xingkong got up and bend his back, stating loudly: “Minister can still wield a spear, can still put on a suit of armour, and can still kill the enemies for the Kingdom. As long as the Kingdom needs it, your Majesty needs it, I am ready to go on the battlefield again, and fight for Your Majesty—”

“Haha—” Chu Xianda drew his lips back, evidently everyone were not too happy to talk about this topic.

Chu Xianda was calm outwardly, but he was not happy in the slightest.

Today was Lu Xingkong's birthday, but the Emperor was trying to get back the military power in front of everyone, kicking him away——isn't that too far?

As though had suddenly remembered something, Chu Xianda's face was again full of smiles, “Something big happened in Tiandu city a few days ago, a young man unexpectedly defeated the G.o.d of Sword of West Wind Mu Yubai——Is that youngster here today?”

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