“Yuan Gonglu!?” It was Yuan Gonglu who was previously bestowed the title Rear General with a salary of 2000-shi. It was bigger than Lu Bu's title General Who Pacified the East and Xu Province Governor, but after Old Yuan proclaimed himself as emperor, the title was abolished and his reputation as third brother of Yuan family's fourth generation had been wasted.
Therefore Lu Bu can call him on a first-name basis. Moreover, Lu Bu and Yuan Shu were warlords,so their standing is the same.
"Father emperor is waiting for the honorable father-in-law arrival in the palace!" Said Yuan Yao while smiling.
TL: Da Ren: according to chinese.y abla the definition is like this: adult; grownup; title of respect toward superiors. This novel have too much Da Ren involved. So I will use Honorable when there is a Da Ren involved. Please advise me, if I am wrong. Your input is very much appreciated
”Call him General Lu!” Liu Mang's mood was very bad. Why did you call Lu Bu honorable father-in-law? Can't you just call him honorable uncle or something else?
“Heh?!”Yuan Yao himself was about to reveal his discontent to Liu Mang. Did this Lu Bu's subordinate not know how to behave? Suddenly however Lu Bu speaks.
TL: Yuan Yao is the son of Yuan Shu who wants to be married to Lu Lingqi historically, but unable to marry due to intervention of Chen Gui and Chen Deng.
”What kind of arrogance you have Yuan Gonglu!?”Lu Bu himself is also angry. Did Yuan Shu really think himself as emperor? When Lu Bu came, he did not come out and greet him himself, even sending a bullshit amount of imperial guards to announce imperial decree to himself? And now he’s waiting inside the palace waiting for him?
”Eh?!” Yuan Yao's face became full embarrassment and unconsciously said “Honorable--”, not yet Father-in-Law had spoken; Liu Mang cut him in the middle and warned him.
"Call him General Lu!"
Yuan Yao no longer can tolerate Liu Mang, but afraid of Liu Mang's stare. Glancing at Liu Mang, he shouted, “General Lu, my father emperor is sick, therefore he cannot greet General Lu, I also request forgiveness from General Lu due to this rudeness!”
“He is sick?!”Lu Bu's anger dissipated immediately. He also felt a little relieved, because who cannot be sick in heart and body, after Old Cao attacked him so severely and took over his territory. When Lu Bu lost Xu Province, he was not as sad as Yuan Shu. After all, from the very beginning, Lu Bu did not have a domain to begin with. No matter if it’s Xu Province or Yan Province, he can just snatch it away. He will Snatch Yan Province from Cao Cao, just like he will snatch Xu Province from Big-eared Liu.