At that moment, even Hu Sanniang standing nearby was stunned out of her wits.
Have my lord... eliminate... my lord?
How had things suddenly developed into something she could not understand at all?
Fortunately, Lu Chen had kept his gaze fixed on Li City God and had not noticed her standing to the side.
Hu Sanniang hurriedly composed herself and feigned the posture of an observer, her delicate brows slightly furrowed.
As for Li City God, though inwardly shocked beyond measure, utterly incredulous, and with anger unconsciously rising within him,
his expression remained calm as still water. He even furrowed his brow at just the right moment, pretending to be puzzled. "Does the General mean... that the Zhao family are still a gang of evildoers?"
He asked suspiciously, "This official recalls that the previous head of the Zhao family had a fine family tradition and an excellent reputation. They had always been praised by everyone."
Heh heh, act. Keep acting!
Lu Chen wore an indignant expression. "My lord, you do not know this. In recent years, the Zhao family has stirred up trouble throughout Jiangdu City and long since incurred the wrath of both men and gods."
The wrath of men and gods?
Li City God sneered inwardly. The wrath of men might be understandable, but where did this so-called wrath of gods come from?
Those lofty lords had no time to concern themselves with mortal trifles.
Did he really think they were all like those obscure gods Lu Chen worshipped, rushing forward at the slightest benefit?
"Oh? Then General, please elaborate..."
Li City God made a welcoming gesture, looking as though he were all ears.
Lu Chen found sitting and talking far too unsatisfying, so he rose to his feet and paced as he spoke. "It is said that