Xi Zhicai sat quietly at the desk, thinking about something and something.
Xi Zhicai looked up and saw a hint of doubt and worry on his face.
The housekeeper asked softly: "Master, is there something happening in that voice?"
Xi Zhicai hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to tell the truth.
He said to the butler: "The voice that spoke last night was the secret guard beside my brother Xi Yu."
The butler showed a surprised expression on his face, and he asked, "Secret Guard? What is he doing here?"
Just as I finished asking, I probably understood what was going on.
The housekeeper frowned and asked, "What should the master do? What measures should I take?"
Xi Zhicai could tell the dream he had that day.
"I really don't know what to choose now."
The housekeeper understood the difficulties of Xi Zhicai, so he knelt down and persuaded Xi Zhicai to defect to Xi Yu.
"Master, I know your concerns, but in this troubled times, sometimes reputation is not the most important thing. What is important is to survive and find a better way out for yourself and your family. Mr. Xi is your younger brother, and it is actually legitimate to join him." The butler's voice was full of sincerity and concern.
Xi Zhicai listened silently, and he knew that the butler was telling the truth.
The other party's views are basically the same as those of the secret guards.
But there was another voice in his heart, a persistence on justice and principles.
"Butler, I understand what you mean. For me, reputation is a kind of faith and the bottom line I stick to." Xi Zhicai's tone was full of helplessness.
The housekeeper sighed. He knew that Xi Zhicai was an ideal and ambitious person, but he was also worried that Xi Zhicai's persistence would bring him danger.
"Master, I don't want you to give up your principles. I just hope you can learn to adapt in this complex environment. Sometimes, we need to make some compromises to better achieve our goals. Choosing good birds to live in trees and choosing a suitable supporter does not mean that you have to give up your beliefs."
Xi Zhicai fell into deep thought, and he knew that the butler's words made sense.
Moreover, this housekeeper was very knowledgeable when he was young, so it was very normal for him to say these words.
Xi Zhicai realized that he was in a fierce struggle in his heart.
"I still have to think about this matter carefully, but after talking to you so much, I feel relieved."
At the same time, he immediately held the butler's hand.
"Don't tell anyone about this today."
"Master, just don't worry."
After that, the housekeeper stepped down because of Xi Zhi's desire to be alone for a while.
Another day has passed.
Late at night, everything was silent, and only the faint moonlight shone through the windows in the room.
Xi Zhicai sat at the desk, his heart full of entanglement and struggle, but he finally made a decision.
Suddenly, a breeze blew, and a black figure quietly appeared in the room.
It was the secret guard Qin Feng who came.
His eyes were firm and sharp.
Xi Zhicai raised his head and looked at Qin Feng. A trace of fatigue and helplessness appeared in his eyes.
He sighed softly, of course he understood why the other party came, so it was better to speak on his own initiative.
He said: "Qin Feng, I have already thought about it. After painful struggles, I am willing to defect to Xi Yu."
A trace of joy flashed across Qin Feng's face, but he did not reveal it.
This nerd finally thought about it and should have done this long ago.
He nodded and said, "Mr. Xi, I know this is a difficult decision for you. But in this troubled times, survival is the most important thing. Xi Gong has more advantages and he can protect you."
Xi Zhicai lowered his head sadly, his voice full of helplessness.
"I know that if I had something to do, Xi Yu would be unhappy."
Qin Feng understood the pain in Xi Zhicai's heart, and he whispered: "Mr. Xi, you don't have to blame yourself too much. This is a cruel world, and we must make some compromises. I believe that your talent and ideals will not be erased by this decision."
Xi Zhicai smiled slightly, and a trace of firmness flashed in his eyes.
Qin Feng nodded, and his eyes became serious: "Mr. Xi, I have an important discovery. Through my observation, I found that there were some people outside the mansion secretly investigating the entire mansion of Xi. It was probably Cao Pi who sent someone to monitor your movements."
Xi Zhicai frowned, and he thought angrily: "This despicable villain Cao Pi! He was so useless to monitor my every move."
It seems that leaving him is right.
It seems that Cao Pi is also very worried that he will leave here.
Qin Feng sneered.
"Did he think this will control everything about us? We won't let him succeed. I will help you get out of here and stay away from Cao Pi's surveillance."
Xi Zhicai looked at Qin Feng gratefully.
"Thank you, Qin Feng. I feel much more at ease with you by my side. Let's leave this place of right and wrong together."
Qin Feng bowed slightly and said, "Mr. Xi, this is my duty. I will protect your safety."
The night is still quiet and deep. But in this room, Xi Zhicai and Qin Feng's determination and courage are burning.
The next step is to plan how to get out of this place.
At this moment, Xi Yu was resting in Song Meijiao's room.
The two of them finished what they should do and were planning to rest.
Xi Yu suddenly kept sneezing.
Song Meijiao was very nervous and quickly stroked her hand on Xi Yu's forehead.
"What are you doing?"
"I wonder if you have a cold, why did you sneeze so much?"
"How is that possible? I feel that my brother misses me?"
Song Meijiao has never met Xi Zhicai before, but has heard of it from Xi Yu.
"I hope I will see my uncle one day."
"You will see him, I guess he has made the right choice."
This is Xi Yu's telepathy, and he thinks his telepathy will not be wrong.
"What do you mean is that uncle finally comes out to surrender to us"?
Xi Yu nodded, he thought it should be like this.
"Husband, don't hold too much hope every day. Maybe the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment."
Xi Yu yawned, and he said that he knew his brother very well.
And more of it is that he believes in Qin Feng's ability.
Qin Feng will definitely persuade his brother well.
Song Meijiao hugged Xi Yu's neck and the two of them officially fell asleep.
On the other side, when night fell, Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun escorted Liu Xie and his group to the inn.
They and the soldiers, their tired faces revealed the fatigue of the long journey.
There were crowds of people in the inn, and Zhou Yu, Zhao Yun and Liu Xie were sitting at a table in the corner.
The soldiers were on other tables, keeping their guard.
Liu Xie's face was a little pale, and a hint of worry was revealed in his eyes.
Although he was an emperor, his destiny was always in the hands of others, and he felt even more displaced at this moment, although this trip made him very happy.
During the meal, two customers noticed the special features of Liu Xie.
They observed secretly and found that everyone seemed to be acting according to Liu Xie's expression, guessing that he must be a big shot.
The two whispered and conspired to kidnap Liu Xie.
They intend to take advantage of this opportunity in exchange for a generous ransom.
One of the customers whispered: "Looking at the gorgeously dressed man, he must have a very good identity. If we can kidnap him, we can get a considerable amount of wealth."
Another customer nodded, a hint of greed flashed in his eyes.
"Yes, we can do it while they leave the inn. At that time, we can enjoy the glory and wealth."
They secretly observed Liu Xie's every move and waited for the right opportunity.
At the same time, Zhou Yu keenly noticed the abnormal atmosphere around him.
He quietly observed the two whispering customers, and a sense of alertness surged in his heart.
He whispered to Zhao Yun: "I feel something is wrong. The two customers seem to be conspiring. We must be vigilant and protect His Majesty's safety."
Zhao Yun nodded slightly, his eyes firm and sharp.
He stood up and walked to Liu Xie's side, and said softly: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. We will ensure your safety and will never let anyone hurt you."
Liu Xie looked at Zhao Yun and Zhou Yu gratefully, knowing that his life was guaranteed in their hands.
He also whispered to the two of them, "You must be more normal in the future and don't be respectful to yourself, otherwise you will be seen by others."
As the night gets deeper, the streets outside the inn are silent.
Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun closely guarded Liu Xie and were wary of any possible dangers.
Suddenly, a noise broke the tranquility. A group of men in black suddenly broke into the inn. They rushed towards Liu Xie and others with swords in their hands.
Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun reacted quickly, and they pulled out their swords and started a fierce battle with the man in black.
In the inn, there was a sudden chaos, the sound of tables and chairs falling over and the sound of plates breaking is endless.
Zhou Yu's sword technique is fierce, and his figure shuttles between the men in black like a ghost, and each sword is a fatal threat.
Zhao Yun's spear danced like a dragon going out to sea, forcing the man in black to retreat repeatedly.
Under the heroic battle between Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun, the man in black was gradually suppressed.
They realized that they had underestimated Liu Xie's guardian power and began to want to retreat.
Zhao Yun said: "We must leave a living mouth."
Several men in black were killed by Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun, and only one survived.
Liu Xie looked at them gratefully, and his voice trembled slightly, "Thank you, without your protection, I may have encountered an unexpected situation."
Zhou Yu bowed slightly and said, "Your Majesty, it is our duty to protect your safety. No matter what dangers we encounter, we will stand in front of you without hesitation."
Zhao Yun held the spear in his hand tightly and said firmly: "Don't worry, your Majesty, no one can hurt you with us."
A trace of tears flashed in Liu Xie's eyes, and he deeply felt the loyalty and courage of Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun.
This sudden attack made them more alert, and they knew that they might encounter more dangers on the way back.
Next, Zhao Yun and Zhou Yu asked Liu Xie to go back to his room to rest.
They will next judge the man in black.
Zhao Yun and Zhou Yu dragged the man in black into the woods outside the inn. At night, the moonlight shone through the gaps of the leaves, forming mottled light and shadow.
A breeze blew, and the leaves also whistled, adding a hint of gloomy atmosphere.
The man in black was tied to a tree.
Zhao Yun asked, "Say, who sent it?"
But the man in black had a very hard mouth and he always insisted on not talking.
So, Zhao Yun and Zhou Yu looked at each other and decided to torture him in every way to force him to tell the truth.
Zhou Yu walked to the man in black, his eyes were cold and sharp, as if he could penetrate the heart of the man in black.
He said in a low voice: "You'd better give honest advice, otherwise you will face more severe punishment."
The man in black bit his lip and still said nothing.
His eyes were firm, as if he was protecting some secret.
A sense of anger surged in Zhao Yun's heart. He stepped forward, reached out to grab the man in black's collar, and pulled him closer to him.
His voice was threatening.
"How long do you think you can hold on? Tell us the truth, this is your only way out."
At this time, a trace of fear flashed across the man in black's face, but he remained silent.
Zhou Yu frowned slightly.
"It seems we need to use some special methods to get you to speak."
He signaled Zhao Yun to let go of the man in black, and then took out a whip from his arms.
The man in black looked at the whip in Zhou Yu's hand, and a trace of despair flashed in his eyes.
He knew what kind of torture he would face next.
Zhao Yun and Zhou Yu began to whip the man in black, and whip fell down one after another.
A bloody mark was left on the man in black.
He gritted his teeth and endured the pain, but still refused to reveal the truth.
Time passed by minute by minute, and the will of the man in black gradually shook.
He felt the determination of Zhao Yun and Zhou Yu, and knew that he could no longer resist.
Finally, the man in black spoke, his voice full of fatigue and helplessness: "Okay, I said, I said..."
Zhao Yun and Zhou Yu stopped the whip in their hands, approached the man in black, and waited for him to tell the truth.
The man in black gasped and said slowly: "We are a gang. At first, we did kill the rich and help the poor. But as time went by, the nature of the gang changed, but now they are starting to rob the family..."
The initiator of this incident was indeed related to the two sneaky guests, and the man in black also told the place where the two people were currently.
The man in black looked at them with a hint of pleading in his tone: "I have told you everything I know, let me go."
"How is this possible?" Zhou Yu soon ended his life.
Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun followed the instructions of the man in black to a certain village.
The moonlight enveloped the entire village, so quiet that only the sound of insects could be heard.
They carefully walked through the narrow village road, looking for the target the man in black said.
Finally, they found two people who were drinking.
The two men sat in front of a shabby cottage, holding wine glasses in their hands, and a smug smile on their faces.
They were talking complacently about the upcoming kidnapping, as if they had seen wealth waving to them.
"We are about to get rich. During this period, my brothers have opinions about us."
"That's right, I don't know what that person is."
"What if he doesn't matter, he must be very rich."
Suddenly, two strangers appeared in front of them, which shocked them and almost fell to the ground.
Zhou Yu's eyes were cold, revealing a decisive aura.
He stared at the two men, and said in a calm tone but majestic manner.
"Your plan has been revealed. All your people are dead."
Zhao Yun held the hilt of the sword in his hand tightly, his body tense, ready to attack at any time.
His eyes were firm, as if telling the two people that they had no way out.
The faces of the two men instantly turned pale. They tried to defend themselves, but Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun did not give them a chance.
"Your behavior is unforgivable. You should die quickly." Zhou Yu's voice was filled with a hint of determination.
The two men knew that they had no way out and they tried to resist, but Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun were agile and quickly subdued them.
The two men fell to the ground and lost consciousness.
Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun turned around and left the small village, and their figures gradually merged into the darkness.
They soon returned to the inn and arrived at the door of Liu Xie's room.
"Your Majesty, can we go in?" Zhou Yu asked.
"Come in quickly, I'm planning to find you." Liu Xie's voice came from inside.
Liu Xie's room was brightly lit.
Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun walked in and saluted Liu Xie.
Zhou Yu reported what had just happened.
Liu Xie nodded and said, "I already know that you did a good job. Although the kidnappers did something wrong, they were just to make a living. I also knew that they did such a thing because of life. However, their behavior was illegal after all and they had to be punished."
Zhou Yu and the others did not expect him to say this. With this idea, he proved that he was not stupid, but he was in a bad era.
Liu Xie remembered the conversation he had with Xi Yu.
"Xi Yu is a capable person who can become the lord of the world. As long as the people in the world live a good life, perhaps no one will think of something messy."
Both of them were very happy when they heard Liu Xie’s praise of the Western Regions, and they were also particularly proud.
"Okay, you can go out, I'm going to rest."
So the two of them quickly retreated and told the soldiers to serve His Majesty well.
No assassins or kidnappers can be allowed to arrive.
"Don't worry, two generals, we will definitely be guarded by His Majesty's safety."
Then, the two returned to the room to rest.
Liu Xie lay in bed but did not fall asleep.
He was thinking about what happened tonight.
He seemed to be tired of his imperial career, and really hoped that Xi Yu could become this humble master so that all the people could live a good life.
It seems like a good thing to really implement a constitutional monarchy. You can live in a pampered life without worrying about it.
Chapter completed!