Xi Yu said apologetically again: "Your Majesty, I was unable to come to pay my respects yesterday. I am really because I am too tired. Please forgive me for your crime."
Liu Xie smiled slightly and said gently: "Your dear don't have to be too polite. You should have a good rest when you are tired."
However, Liu Xie knew in his heart that Xi Yu's apology was just a formal etiquette.
He clearly realized that now he had lost his former imperial power, while Xi Yu was becoming more and more powerful and could already ignore his existence.
There was a dull atmosphere in the room, with Liu Xie and Xi Yu silently facing each other, and their thoughts were silently communicating.
Liu Xie stared at Xi Yu quietly, with a trace of helplessness and worry flashing in his eyes.
He understood that his status was no longer as before, and Xi Yu's rise had become a fact that cannot be ignored.
Xi Yu lowered his head and lowered his eyes, not daring to face Liu Xie's eyes. He knew in his heart that although Liu Xie was tolerant on the surface, he had become alert to his power deep in his heart.
In this quiet atmosphere, time seems to have frozen.
Liu Xie and Xi Yu both knew that the relationship between them had undergone subtle changes, and the balance between imperial power and powerful ministers had been broken.
"Okay, Your Majesty, I will take my leave for the time being." Xi Yu said.
After Xi Yu left, Liu Xie fell into deep thought.
As Xi Yu left, the room returned to tranquility.
The next day, a soldier walked in lightly while Liu Xie's contemplation, breaking the silence inside the house.
He lowered his head and knelt beside Liu Xie, and said softly: "Your Majesty, the king is waiting outside the hall and is ready to discuss state affairs with you."
Liu Xie nodded slightly, stood up, and tidied up his clothes.
Soon, Xi Yu arrived. This time, Xi Yu and Liu negotiated the implementation of constitutional monarchy.
After all, this incident has been told to Liu Xie a long time ago, so Liu Xie was no longer surprised when he heard this.
He knew that Xi Yu would say such things to him sooner or later.
Unexpectedly, this day finally arrived.
"Everything is in your hands, you can do it, I believe in you."
After Liu Xie finished speaking, he smiled bitterly. No matter what, he, the emperor, could continue.
It is always better than other kings who have lost their country.
"By the way, Your Majesty, I plan to build a large palace for you in Youzhou. If you live there, you will be your palace in the future."
Liu Xie nodded. It was so good. If he only lived in Xi Yu's house in the future, that would not be the case.
After that, Xi Yu retreated.
As night fell, the lights were on, and the lights were brightly lit in Xi Yu's mansion. Xi Yu summoned a group of soldiers and held an important meeting.
In the conference room, the atmosphere was tense and serious.
Xi Yu sat in the first place and looked firmly at the soldiers below. His voice was filled with unquestionable decision: "Now, the entire Central Plains is basically about to fall into our hands, but there are still a few small princes scattered in some small places, stubbornly resisting. I decided to send someone to inform them and let them surrender immediately. If we do not surrender, we will destroy them in one fell swoop. This matter must be completed within ten days."
Xi Yu's words were loud and loud, and the soldiers couldn't help but straighten their backs and look solemn. They understood that this was a key battle, which was related to Xi Yu's hegemony and the unity of the Central Plains.
At this time, Zhou Yu stood up, bowed with his fists, and said, "Sir, those little princes are just mantis chariots, and we will be able to defeat them quickly."
Zhao Yun also echoed: "Sir, our troops are strong. As long as we attack with one move, they will not be able to fight back."
Xi Yu nodded slightly, with a satisfied smile on his face. He knew that his soldiers were very morale and full of confidence in victory.
Xi Yu stood up and looked around everyone, his eyes full of determination and fighting spirit.
"Everyone, we must not only have strong force, but also make wise decisions. We must exchange for the greatest victory at the lowest price." Xi Yu said firmly.
The soldiers nodded one after another, indicating that they understood Xi Yu's meaning.
At this time of challenges and opportunities, Xi Yu and his soldiers are ready to face the final battle.
They were determined to eliminate the small princes in one fell swoop and achieve the unification of the Central Plains.
This day is destined to be extraordinary. It carries the expectations and determination of Xi Yu and his army, and moves towards victory.
Xi Yu discussed the list of the little princes with everyone, and then sent people to lobby.
Originally, Xi Yu planned to write a letter to them, similar to a letter of persuasion, but after thinking about it, let's just forget it.
Just ask someone to pass the message verbally.
Because they themselves are not as weathered, they probably will surrender in the end.
It was another night, when the lights were on, Dongfang Hong, Wenxuan and Xi Yu gathered in a restaurant to celebrate Xi Yu's successful return.
The restaurant is elegantly decorated, with three people sitting around a round table filled with hearty dishes and fine wine.
Dongfang Hong and Wenxuan raised their glasses to congratulate Xi Yu, and Xi Yu responded with a smile.
After drinking for three rounds, Xi Yu's mood gradually declined.
Dongfang Hong and Wenxuan noticed his changes.
Dongfang Hong asked with concern: "Xi Yu, what's wrong with you? Today is a happy day, why are you depressed?"
Xi Yu sighed, put down the wine glass in his hand, and said slowly: "Wan'er's grandfather has passed away. According to the etiquette, I must be mourning for three years before I can marry Wan'er."
Dongfang Hong comforted softly: "Xi Yu, this is an unchangeable fact. We should respect the etiquette system and give Wan'er some time."
Xi Yu frowned and said in annoyance: "But I don't want her to wait for me for three years."
Wenxuan couldn't help feeling dissatisfied and criticized: "Xi Yu, you are now accompanied by beautiful relatives, but you are still greedy for Wan'er. Could it be that you are eating the one in the bowl and watching the one in the pot?"
Xi Yu's face changed and he quickly explained: "Wenxuan, I misunderstood. I'm going to Wan'er... It's just that this sudden change made me not know what to do for a moment."
Seeing that the atmosphere was a little nervous, Dongfang Hong hurriedly smoothed out and said, "We will only celebrate joy today, not worry, come and drink!"
Xi Yu looked at Dongfang Hong gratefully, picked up the wine glass, and the three of them drank it all together.
The restaurant was filled with a cheerful atmosphere, and the three of them drank happily, temporarily forgetting their worries.
On this celebration night, their friendship became deeper.
Although Xi Yu still had troubles in his heart, his mood gradually calmed down with the company of his friends.
The next morning, the sun shone through the gaps between the leaves and spread on the ground. Xi Yu came to Wan'er's guest room with a heavy heart.
Xi Yu knocked on the door gently, and soon Wan'er came to open the door in person. When she saw Xi Yu, a happy smile appeared on her face.
The two looked at each other and smiled, but Xi Yu seemed a little hesitant. Wan'er seemed to notice his uneasiness and asked softly: "Master, what's wrong with you?"
Xi Yu sighed, pulled Wan'er aside, and revealed his troubles.
Wan'er listened quietly, tears gradually surged in her eyes. She understood that Xi Yu's concerns were not unreasonable, but she also knew that her grandfather's death was an unchangeable fact.
Wan'er held Xi Yu's hand and said gently: "King, this is the arrangement of fate, we cannot violate it. If the King really likes Wan'er, Wan'er is willing to wait for three years."
Xi Yu was shocked. He looked at Wan'er and felt her affection for him.
He held Wan'er's hand tightly and said, "Wan'er, I feel extremely relieved by your understanding and support. I will wait patiently, and our love will definitely stand the test of time."
Wan'er nodded, tears rolling in her eyes. She threw herself into Xi Yu's arms and felt his warm hug.
In the silence of this morning, Xi Yu and Wan'er rely on each other and their hearts became stronger.
Luoyang, Sima family.
Sun Jianlong sat in the room with a gloomy face. His eyes fell on Youzhou on the map, and he made up his mind secretly.
"I decided to go to Youzhou." Sun Jianlong said to the old servant firmly.
The old servant frowned slightly and asked with concern: "Young Master, are you going to Youzhou..."
"If you want to kidnap Xi Yu's relatives, you must start from Youzhou." A trace of determination flashed through Sun Jianlong's eyes.
The old servant felt a little nervous. He knew what the young master’s decision meant. He whispered: “Young master, be careful about everything.”
Sun Jianlong nodded, got up and put on his cloak, and walked outward.
Outside the door, a horse was waiting for its owner.
Sun Jianlong turned his horse on his back, pulled the reins and galloped towards Youzhou.
The sound of horse hooves resounded on the streets of Luoyang, gradually moving away. Sun Jianlong's figure disappeared on the horizon in the distance, leaving behind a silence and mystery.
When Sun Jianlong came to Youzhou, he learned that he needed to apply for a visa to enter this mysterious land.
He stood at the gate of Youzhou, looking at the tall city walls and closed city gates, and couldn't help but feel a little anxious.
He originally planned to complete the task as soon as possible, but now he is troubled by the visa problem.
Sun Jianlong found the visa office next to the city gate and explained his purpose to the visa soldiers.
"I need to apply for a tourist visa and enter Youzhou as soon as possible." Sun Jianlong said anxiously.
The visa officer glanced at him and said slowly: "It's okay to apply for a tourist visa, but it can only stay for seven days at most."
Sun Jianlong's heart sank. Seven days were obviously not enough for his mission. But in order to enter Youzhou, he had to agree.
"Okay, then apply for a tourist visa." Sun Jianlong said helplessly.
The visa soldier took out a form and handed it to him. Sun Jianlong quickly filled in his information.
After filling out the form, he paid the money and began to wait for the visa to be processed.
Not long after, Sun Jianlong's visa was finally completed. He picked up the visa, took a deep breath, and then walked into the city gate of Youzhou.
On the other side, Xi Yu sat alone in the room, frowned, and the wine glass in his hand was already empty, but he didn't realize it.
There is only Wan'er in his heart, that beautiful and strong woman.
He desperately wanted her to be his own woman.
However, he could not break Wan'er's rules of filial piety, which was a moral bottom line that he could not cross.
Xi Yu was upset, so he got up and walked to the window, opened the window, and a cool night breeze blew over his face.
He took a deep breath and tried to calm his mood.
However, his thoughts could not stop.
Xi Yu felt bitter in his heart, and he didn't know what to do. He couldn't tell others because it was his own business and he had to solve it himself.
Because of his depressed heart, Xi Yu planned to go out for a walk and relieve his worries.
He strolled on the street, but his thoughts were still entangled in Wan'er's affairs, and his mood became heavier.
Suddenly, the sky was a little gloomy and it seemed that it was going to rain. Xi Yu felt a move in his heart and speeded up his pace, hoping to return home before the rain started.
However, at this moment, he heard a shout: "There is a thief!"
Xi Yu looked in the sound and saw a thief running towards the corner of the street with a purse.
And behind the thief, a young man was chasing him.
Xi Yu's heart tightened and immediately accelerated his pace and chased the thief.
The thief ran very fast, but Xi Yu was not weak either. He followed the thief tightly, getting closer and closer.
Finally, at an alley, Xi Yu successfully caught the thief. He snatched the thief's purse and pressed him to the ground.
"You thief, you dare to steal in broad daylight!" Xi Yu said angrily.
The thief was frightened by Xi Yu's momentum and dared not resist, so he could only leave in shame.
At this time, the young man also chased after him. He was Sun Jianlong.
He came to Xi Yu, held his hand tightly, and said gratefully: "Thank you, if it weren't for you, my wallet would have been stolen by the thief."
Xi Yu smiled and shook his head, saying, "You're welcome, it's just a slight effort."
Sun Jianlong didn't think so. He said sincerely: "It may be a trivial matter to you, but it means a lot to me. Not only does my money in my wallet, but also some important documents. If I am snatched away by a thief, I will be in trouble. So, I must thank you very much. Please be sure to enjoy it and go to the inn with me to have a simple meal and let me express my gratitude.
Originally, Xi Yu felt that it was unnecessary, but Sun Jianlong's intention was so sincere that Xi Yu had to agree.
He nodded and said, "Okay, then it's better to obey your duty than respect."
Sun Jianlong laughed happily and said, "Okay, then let's go now."
The two walked towards the inn together. Along the way, Sun Jianlong kept expressing his gratitude, while Xi Yu listened with a smile.
The dark clouds in the sky gradually dissipated, and the sun shone through the clouds on the two of them.
Xi Yu and Sun Jianlong walked into the inn and found a seat by the window to sit down.
Sun Jianlong called the waiter to order a few dishes and a pot of wine.
Sun Jianlong asked Xi Yu what his name was, and Xi Yu lied that his surname was Liu.
After a while, the wine and food were served.
The two started chatting. Xi Yu found that Sun Jianlong's accent did not look like a local, so he asked curiously: "Brother Sun, you are not from Youzhou, are you? How did you come here?"
Sun Jianlong smiled bitterly and said, "I came from the capital and came here to do some private affairs. I didn't expect that there would be any visas to apply for. It's really troublesome."
Xi Yu felt aroused and asked, "Brother Sun, what private matters are you doing in Youzhou? Is it convenient to say?"
Sun Jianlong hesitated for a moment and said, "This... is not convenient to say, it involves some personal privacy."
Xi Yu didn't force it, and said, "Since Brother Sun is inconvenient to say it, then don't force it. However, if you have any places to help, even if you speak, I'm still connected in Youzhou."
A hint of gratitude flashed in Sun Jianlong's eyes and said, "Thank you, Brother Liu, you are such a good person. However, I can solve my own problem and I don't want to cause trouble for you."
Xi Yu smiled and said, "Brother Sun, you are so polite. Since we have met, we are destined to help each other, and it is appropriate to help each other. Moreover, I think you are also an upright person and worth making friends."
Sun Jianlong also laughed and said, "You are right, we really feel like we met too late. Come on, let's cheer."
After a while, Sun Jianlong asked Xi Yu with a smile: "What do you usually do?"
Xi Yu picked up the teacup, took a sip and replied: "I mainly do some business."
Sun Jianlong nodded and said thoughtfully: "Well, the business is good. Then you should be quite busy, right?"
Xi Yu smiled, "Fortunately, time is relatively free."
Sun Jianlong smiled slightly and said enthusiastically: "I recently lived in an inn called Wushuang. If you have time, you can come to me to play. We can have tea and chat together."
Xi Yu also responded with a smile: "Okay, I will definitely go to you if I have time."
Sun Jianlong and Xi Yu had a happy conversation, as if they were friends for many years.
After a while, the two separated, but Xi Yu always felt that Sun Jianlong seemed to be hiding something from him.
But after thinking about it, it was normal. After all, they met by chance, and they were not particularly familiar with themselves.
It is impossible to tell me everything, it is also abnormal or unrealistic.
Seeing that the sky had improved, Xi Yu planned to continue walking.
He really didn't want to go back, and he didn't know why.
It was when he was thinking, and someone suddenly called him, and it turned out to be Dongfang Hong.
"Dongfanghong, why are you sitting on the street?"
Dongfang Hong said that there was no class now, so she went out for a walk, and Xi Yu was here and it made him feel strange.
"I was so depressed that I came out for a walk."
Dongfang Hong immediately knew what was going on, and he was still worried about Wan'er's affairs.
So I couldn't help laughing, and Xi Yu said, "What are you laughing at? Do you think it's funny?"
Dongfang Hong tried hard to calm herself down.
"Actually, I'm just smiling bitterly, for myself."
"Why are you smiling bitterly? What does this matter have to do with you?"
Dongfang Hong said that he had made it clear to Wenxuan, and the two of them had already shown up. Wenxuan said directly that he didn't like him.
But Xi Yu, there are so many women who like him.
"We all come from the same place, but why is the gap so big?"
Because I felt a little more uncomfortable when I heard him say this.
Chapter completed!