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  "Who is this?" Liu Ba's face showed a look of doubt, for a moment he didn't know what the young man in front of him meant.

  "After you see it, Master Zi Chu will naturally understand. I guarantee that it will be a big surprise for the master." Liu Feng's tone and expression were somewhat mysterious.

  Liu Feng's deliberate mystification left this famous scholar from Jiangnan in a state of indecision, unable to guess what kind of trickery Liu Bei was up to.

  Liu Feng said calmly: "From here to Jiaozhou, there are thousands of mountains and rivers, it's unlikely to arrive in just one or two months. Even if you want to go, sir, you won't be able to spare even this little time, will you?"

  "Alright." Liu Ba hesitated for a moment, reluctantly agreeing, but had already made up his mind that no matter what tricks the kid used, he wouldn't be swayed.

  "Saddle up for the master."

  Liu Feng ordered his men to bring a horse for Liu Ba. The two of them rode side by side and headed back to the governor's mansion.

  After turning several streets, Liu Feng gradually pulled away from the guards behind him and drove his horse closer to Liu Ba, lowering his voice to ask: "I have something that I don't understand, and I'd like to ask you, if you don't mind."

  "It must be about asking why I've been avoiding that imperial uncle and foster father." Liu Ba had expected as much.

  Liu Feng smiled: "My father's reputation for benevolence is known throughout the world, and he has always been courteous to men of virtue and sought out talented individuals as if thirsty. Even Master Sleeping Dragon was willing to come out of retirement to assist him, but I don't understand why you, sir, are so determined to refuse my father's offer, repeatedly declining his invitation. Is there some past grievance between you and my father that cannot be reconciled?"

  Liu Feng was trying to get Liu Ba to reveal more information, to see how much he disliked Liu Bei. As Liu Feng thought, Liu Ba would probably make some polite diplomatic remarks, casually making up some excuses, just to give Liu Bei a bit of face.

  However, Liu Feng obviously still lacks sufficient understanding of Liu Ba.

  Liu Ba did not hesitate for a moment, and coldly snorted: "I, Liu Ba, have always been clear-cut in my likes and dislikes. Throughout my life, the kind of people I dislike the most are those who are hypocritical and insincere. As the saying goes, 'different paths, no collaboration'. I don't know if this answer satisfies you, young Master Liu."

  This Liu Ba is really straightforward.

  Moreover, his guts are not ordinary, to know that his life and death are in Liu Feng's hands at this moment. Knowing this, he still doesn't hide his disgust towards Liu Bei. Although it can be said that he relies on his reputation as a scholar, not every scholar dares to do so. This kind of courage is indeed not possessed by ordinary scholars.

  Very satisfied, quite satisfied.

  Listening to Liu Ba's sarcastic remarks about Liu Bei's hypocrisy, Liu Feng did not show any anger or emotional fluctuations, but just smiled and ignored him.

  Liu Ba dared to say this, and he had already prepared for Liu Feng's violent counterattack, but what surprised him was that Liu Feng was unexpectedly calm, as if the person he was sarcastic about was a stranger with no relation to him.

  The young man's strange behavior in front of him made Liu Ba even more suspicious.

  As thoughts surged in his mind like a tide, he found himself back at the Taishou's mansion without realizing it.

  At the beginning, Liu Ba was ordered by Cao Pi to surrender the four southern counties and appointed Han Xuan as the governor of Changsha. He had always been treated with great courtesy by Han Xuan. However, within a few months, the situation in the world changed drastically, and Han Xuan ended up being beheaded. This forced Liu Ba to flee for his life. Now that he has returned to the governor's mansion, Liu Ba's emotions are quite complicated.

  Upon entering the grand hall, the seating arrangement was settled with the host and guest clearly defined. Liu Feng called for someone to serve tea, but Liu Ba waved his hand and said: "No need to go through such trouble, Master Liu, who is it that you want me to meet? I'm in a hurry to be on my way."

  "Since you're here, make yourself at home. Mr. Zichu, there's no need to be in such a hurry, let's have some tea first." Liu Feng ordered someone to bring tea and then called over one of his trusted men, whispering instructions in his ear.

  A steaming cup of fragrant tea was presented, Liu Fengsheng dismissed the attendants and raised his cup with a smile: "This is the superior tea left by Governor Han, sir must have tried it before, no harm in trying it again."

  Liu Ba neither drank tea nor spoke, and the person with the surname Su remained motionless, sitting there with his eyes closed, cultivating his spirit.

  Looking at this eccentric loner, Liu Feng shook his head and smiled, no longer disturbing him, but instead focused on savoring the fragrance of his tea.

  After a cup of tea, footsteps sounded from behind the screen, and one person turned out from behind it. Liu Feng turned his head around, smiled and nodded to him, then his eyes glanced sideways at Liu Ba who was sitting upright like a statue.

  That man walked up to Liu Ba, slightly cupped his hands and smiled: "Mr. Zi Chu, it's been a long time."

  Liu Ba slowly opened his eyes, and when he clearly saw the young man standing in front of him, his expression changed drastically, as if he had seen the most unbelievable thing in this world.

  "Son... Son De Gongzi, how could it be?" After being stunned for a while, Liu Ba's mouth finally squeezed out these few words.

  That man was Liu Qi.

  Since Liu Feng and his cousin jointly directed the fake death plan, he has been letting Liu Qi hide his surname and name, disguising himself as one of his own soldiers hiding in the army. Originally in Liu Feng's plan, Liu Qi is not yet ready to show up, but the unexpected appearance of Liu Ba makes Liu Feng decide to adjust the plan temporarily.

  Liu Qi looked at him with a gentle expression and smiled faintly: "If Mr. Zi Chu can be here, why can't I?"

  "But...but logically, he should be in Xia Kou and under Liu Xuande's soft detention. How could he appear in Changsha?" Liu Ba was so astonished that for a moment he forgot about Liu Feng's presence and blurted out some questions that shouldn't have been raised.

  "Alas, it's hard to put into words." Liu Qi's expression turned somewhat melancholy. "I was originally under house arrest by my hypocritical uncle in Xia Kou. If not for Ah Feng's rescue, I'm afraid I wouldn't be alive today to meet you, sir."

  Liu Ba's expression changed again, and he turned his eyes to Liu Feng. This young man heard that his foster father was scolded by Liu Qi as "false benevolence and righteousness", but he remained unmoved, and there was even a hint of approval between his eyebrows.

  Liu Qi's unexpected appearance, such an unexpected remark, and Liu Feng's reaction, all sorts of inexplicable things, left Liu Ba stunned and confused, stuttering: "Th...this is what's going on?"

  Liu Qi looked at Liu Feng, seemingly seeking his opinion for the last time. Liu Feng nodded slightly: "Zi Chu is not an outsider, brother, just be honest with him."

  Liu Qi took a deep breath and slowly said: "When Liu Bei was defeated at Changban, he came to me for help like a stray dog. I kindly took him in at Jiangxia, but unexpectedly, he repaid my kindness with enmity, using all sorts of despicable means to deceive away my soldiers and horses, and finally even put me under house arrest, using my name to lure in the old troops of my father. Later on, when I revealed a hint of discontent, Liu Bei flew into a rage and sent someone to set fire to kill me, but fortunately, Ah Feng secretly helped me escape this disaster."

  Listening to Liu Qi's explanation full of grievances, a strong sense of indignation gradually appeared on Liu Ba's face. When Liu Qi finished speaking, Liu Ba slammed his hand on the table and cursed angrily: "Despicable! It's really despicable!"

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