Xi Yu said apologetically: "Your Majesty, the minister failed to come to ask for peace yesterday because he was too tired, please forgive your majesty." ”

Liu Xie smiled slightly and said gently: "Aiqing doesn't need to be polite, you should rest well when you are tired." ”

However, Liu Xie's heart knew that Xi Yu's apology was just a formal courtesy.

He clearly realizes that he has now lost the imperial power of the past, but Xi Yu is getting stronger and stronger, and he can already ignore his own existence.

There was a dull atmosphere in the room, Liu Xiehe and Xi Yu were silently facing each other, and their thoughts were silently exchanged.

Liu Xie stared at Xi Yu quietly, a trace of helplessness and worry flashed in his eyes.

He understands that his status is no longer what it used to be, and the rise of Xi Yu has become a fact that cannot be ignored.

Xi Yu lowered his head and lowered his eyes, not daring to meet Liu Xie's gaze. He knew in his heart that although Liu Xie was tolerant on the surface, he was already alert to his power deep down.

In this silent atmosphere, time seems to freeze.

Liu Xie and Xi Yu both knew that the relationship between them had undergone subtle changes, and the balance between the imperial power and the powerful ministers had been broken.

"Okay, Your Majesty, Wechen will retire for the time being." Said jokingly.

After Xi Yu retired, Liu Xie fell into deep thought.

With the departure of Xi Yu, the interior returned to tranquility.

The next day, in Liu Xie's contemplation, a soldier walked in lightly and broke the silence in the room.

He bowed his head and knelt beside Liu Xie, and said softly: "Your Majesty, the king is already waiting outside the palace, ready to discuss state affairs with you. ”

Liu Xie nodded slightly, stood up, and tidied up his clothes.

Soon, Xi Yu arrived, and this time Xi Yu negotiated with Liu about the implementation of a constitutional monarchy.

After all, this matter had already been told to Liu Xie, so Liu Xie was no longer surprised when he heard this.

He knew that Xi Yu would say this kind of thing to himself sooner or later.

I didn't think this day would finally come.

"Everything is in your hands, you can just do it, I believe in you."

After Liu Xie finished speaking, he smiled bitterly, no matter what, he, the emperor, could continue.

It's better than the other kings of the dead country.

"By the way, Your Majesty, I plan to build you a large palace in Youzhou, where you live, and it will be your palace in the future."

Liu Xie nodded, this is very good, if you only live in Xi Yu's house in the future, it will not be like this.

After that, Xi Yu retired.

When night falls, the lights are on, and the lights in the Xiyu mansion are brightly lit. Xi Yu gathered a group of soldiers and held an important meeting.

In the conference room, the atmosphere was tense and serious.

Xi Yu sat at the head and looked firmly at the soldiers below. There was undoubted determination in his voice: "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, and they are stubbornly resisting. I decided to send someone to inform them and tell them to surrender immediately. If we don't surrender, we will destroy them in one fell swoop. This must be done within 10 days. ”

Xi Yu's words were loud, and the soldiers couldn't help but straighten their spines with solemn expressions. They understood that this was a crucial battle, which was related to the hegemony of Xiyu and the reunification of the Central Plains.

At this time, Zhou Yu got up, clasped his fists and saluted, and said, "My lord, those little princes are just mantis arms as a car, and we will be able to defeat them quickly." ”

Zhao Yun also echoed: "My lord, our troops are strong, as long as we attack in one fell swoop, 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 highly motivated and confident of victory.

Xi Yu stood up and looked around at everyone, his eyes full of determination and fighting spirit.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we must not only have strong force, but also make wise decisions. We want to get the biggest victory at the lowest cost. Xi Yu said in a firm tone.

The soldiers nodded their heads one after another, indicating that they understood the meaning of the joke.

At this moment full of challenges and opportunities, Xi Yu and his soldiers are ready for the final battle.

They were determined to eliminate those petty princes in one fell swoop and achieve the great unification of the Central Plains.

This day is destined to be extraordinary, it carries the expectations and determination of Xi Yu and his army to march towards victory.

Xi Yu discussed the list of those small princes with everyone, and then sent people to lobby separately.

Originally, Xi Yu also planned to write a letter to them, similar to a letter of persuasion, but after thinking about it, forget it.

It's just a matter of verbally finding someone to pass the word.

Because they themselves are not in the climate, it is estimated that they will eventually surrender.

Another night, at the beginning of the lanterns, Dongfanghong, Wenxuan and Xi Yu gathered in a restaurant to celebrate Xi Yu's triumphant return.

The restaurant is elegantly furnished, with three people sitting around a round table filled with sumptuous dishes and wines.

Dongfanghong and Wenxuan raised their glasses to congratulate Xi Yu, and Xi Yu responded with a smile.

After three rounds of drinking, Xi Yu's mood gradually declined.

Dongfang Hong and Wen Xuan sensed the change in him.

Dongfang Hong asked with concern: "Xi Yu, what's wrong with you?" Today is a day to be happy, so why be depressed? ”

Xi Yu sighed, put down the wine glass in his hand, and said slowly: "Wan'er's grandfather passed away, and according to the etiquette system, I must keep filial piety for three years before I can marry Wan'er." ”

Dongfang Hong comforted softly: "Xi Yu, this is a fact that cannot be changed. We should respect etiquette and give Wan'er some time. ”

Xi Yu frowned, and said worriedly: "But I don't want her to wait for me for three years." ”

When Wen Xuan heard this, he couldn't help but feel dissatisfied, and criticized: "Xi Yu, you are accompanied by beautiful relatives now, but you are still greedy for Wan'er, is it because you are eating from the bowl and looking at the pot?" ”

Xi Yu's face changed, and he hurriedly explained: "Wen Xuan, I misunderstood, I ...... Wan'er It's just that this sudden change made me not know what to do for a while. ”

Dongfang Hong saw that the atmosphere was a little tense, and hurriedly said: "We only celebrate joy today, don't talk about troubles, come, drink!" ”

Xi Yu glanced 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 had a good drink, forgetting their troubles for a while.

On this night of celebration, their friendship grew even deeper.

Although Xi Yu still has troubles in his heart, in the company of his friends, his mood is gradually relaxed.

The next morning, the sun sprinkled on the ground through the gaps in the leaves, and Xi Yu came to the door of Wan'er's guest room with a heavy heart.

Xi Yu knocked lightly on the door, and after a while, Wan'er came to open the door in person, and when she saw Xi Yu, a happy smile appeared on her face.

The two looked at each other and smiled, but Xiao Yu seemed a little hesitant. Wan'er seemed to sense his uneasiness and asked softly, "King, what's wrong with you?" ”

Xi Yu sighed, pulled Wan'er aside, and revealed his troubles.

Wan'er listened quietly, tears gradually welling up in her eyes. She understands that Xi Yu's worries are not unreasonable, but she also knows that her grandfather's death is a fact that cannot be changed.

Wan'er held Xi Yu's hand and said gently: "King, this is the arrangement of fate, and we can't go against it." If the king really likes Wan'er, Wan'er is willing to wait for three years. ”

Xi Yu's heart was shocked, he looked at Wan'er and felt her deep affection for him.

He held Wan'er's hand tightly and said, "Wan'er, I am extremely relieved by your understanding and support. I will be patient, 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 embrace.

In the silence of this early morning, Xi Yu and Wan'er leaned on each other, and each other's hearts were firmer.

Luoyang, Sima's house.

Sun Jianlong sat in the room with a gloomy face. His eyes fell on Youzhou on the map, and he secretly made up his mind in his heart.

"I decided to go to Youzhou." Sun Jianlong said to the old servant in a firm tone.

The old servant frowned slightly, and asked with concern, "Young Master, ...... you go to Youzhou?" ”

"If you want to kidnap Xi Yu's relatives, you must start from Youzhou." A hint of determination flashed in Sun Jianlong's eyes.

The old servant's heart tightened, he knew what the young master's decision meant. He said softly, "Young Master, be careful. ”

Sun Jianlong nodded, got up and put on his cloak, and walked out.

Outside the door, a horse awaits its owner.

Sun Jianlong turned over and got on his horse, pulled the reins, and galloped in the direction of Youzhou.

The sound of horses' hooves resounded through the streets of Luoyang, and they gradually drifted away. Sun Jianlong's figure disappeared into the distant horizon, leaving a silence and mystery in its wake.

Sun Jianlong came to Youzhou and learned that he needed a visa to enter this mysterious land.

He stood at the gate of Youzhou, looking at the tall city walls and closed gates, and couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

He had planned to complete the task as soon as possible, but now he was plagued by visa issues.

Sun Jianlong found the visa office next to the city gate and explained his intention to the visa soldiers.

"I need to get a tourist visa to enter Youzhou as soon as possible." Sun Jianlong said eagerly.

The visa officer glanced at him, and then said slowly: "It's okay to apply for a tourist visa, but you can only stay for seven days at most." ”

Sun Jianlong's heart sank, seven days was obviously not enough for his task. But in order to be able to enter Youzhou, he could only agree.

"Okay, let's get a tourist visa." Sun Jianlong said helplessly.

The visa soldier took out a form and handed it to him, and Sun Jianlong hurriedly filled in his information.

After filling out the form, he paid the money and began to wait for the visa to be processed.

Soon after, Sun Jianlong's visa was finally completed. He picked up the visa, took a deep breath, and then walked into the gate of Youzhou.

On the other side, Xi Yu sat alone in the room, his brows furrowed, and the wine glass in his hand was already empty, but he didn't realize it.

He only had Wan'er in his heart, that beautiful and strong woman.

He desperately wants to get her, wants her to be his woman.

However, he can't break Wan'er's rules of filial piety, which is a moral bottom line that he can't cross.

Xi Yu was bored, he got up and walked to the window, pushed the window open, and a cool night breeze blew in his face.

He took a deep breath and tried to calm his mind.

However, his thoughts could not be stopped.

Xi Yu felt bitter in his heart, and he didn't know what to do. He can't tell anyone because it's his own business and he has to figure it out on his own.

Because Xi Yu was depressed, he planned to go out for a walk to relieve the troubles in his heart.

He strolled down the street, but his thoughts were still entangled in Wan'er's affairs, and his mood became heavier and heavier.

Suddenly, the sky was a little overcast, and it seemed like it was going to rain. Xi Yu's heart moved, and he quickened his pace, hoping to return home before the rain started.

However, just then, he heard a shout: "There are thieves!" ”

Xi Yu followed the sound and saw a thief holding a money bag and running towards the street corner.

And behind the thief, a young man is chasing.

Xi Yu's heart tightened, and he immediately quickened his pace and chased after the thief.

The thief ran fast, but Xi Yu's skills were not weak. He followed the thief closely, getting closer and closer.

Finally, at an alley entrance, Xi Yu successfully caught the thief. He snatched the thief's money bag and pushed him to the ground.

"You thief, you dare to steal in broad daylight!" Xi Yu said angrily.

The thief was intimidated by the momentum of the play, and did not dare to resist, so he could only leave in disgrace.

At this time, the young man also caught up, 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 money bag would have been snatched by that thief." ”

Xi Yu smiled and shook his head, and said, "You're welcome, it's just a gesture." ”

Sun Jianlong didn't think so, he said sincerely: "It may be a small matter for you, but it means a lot to me." Not only do I have my entanglement in my money bag, but I also have some important paperwork, and if it is snatched by a thief, I will be in big trouble. So, I must thank you well, please be sure to enjoy the light, go to the inn with me for a light meal, let me express my gratitude.

Originally, Xi Yu felt that it was unnecessary, but Sun Jianlong's intentions were so sincere, Xi Yu had no choice but to agree.

He nodded and said, "Okay, then it's better to be respectful than to obey." ”

Sun Jianlong laughed happily, and he said, "Okay, then let's go now." ”

The two walked towards the inn together, and 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 place by the window to sit down.

Sun Jianlong called the shopkeeper and ordered 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 food and drinks were ready.

The two began to talk. Xi Yu found that Sun Jianlong's accent didn't look like a local, so he asked curiously, "Brother Sun, you're not from Youzhou, right?" How did you get here? ”

Sun Jianlong smiled bitterly and said, "I'm from the capital, and I'm here to do some private business." I didn't expect to get any visas, it's really troublesome. ”

Xi Yu's heart moved, and he asked, "Brother Sun, what private affairs did you come to Youzhou to do?" Is it convenient to say? ”

Sun Jianlong hesitated for a moment and said, "This ...... It's not convenient to say, it involves some personal privacy. ”

Xi Yu was not reluctant, and said: "Since it is inconvenient for Brother Sun to say, then it is not reluctant." However, if you need help with anything, just ask, I have some connections in Youzhou. ”

A hint of gratitude flashed in Sun Jianlong's eyes, and he said, "Thank you, Brother Liu, you are such a good person." However, I can solve my own affairs and don't want to trouble you. ”

Xi Yu smiled and said, "Brother Sun, you are too polite. Since we have met, we are destined, and it is appropriate to help each other. Moreover, I think you are also an upright person, and you deserve to be friends. ”

Sun Jianlong also laughed and said, "You're right, we do have a feeling of hating each other. Come on, let's toast. ”

After a while, Sun Jianlong smiled and asked Xi Yu: "What do you usually do?" ”

Xi Yu picked up the teacup, took a sip and replied, "I'm mainly doing some business." ”

Sun Jianlong nodded and said thoughtfully: "Well, it's good to do business." You're usually busy, right? ”

Xi Yu smiled, "Fortunately, time is relatively free." ”

Sun Jianlong smiled slightly and said enthusiastically: "I recently stayed in an inn called Wushuang, if you have time, you can come and play with me." We can drink tea and chat together. ”

Xi Yu also responded with a smile: "Okay, I'll definitely look for you when I have time." ”

Sun Jianlong and Xi Yu talked happily, as if they had been 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 he thought about it, this is also normal, after all, they met in Pingshui, and people are not particularly familiar with him.

It's impossible to tell yourself everything, it's also abnormal and unrealistic.

Seeing that the sky was already getting better, 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 that 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 he came out for a walk, and Xi Yu was here that made him feel strange.

"It's because I'm depressed that I come 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 but laugh, and Xi Yu said, "What are you laughing at?" Doesn't that think it's funny? ”

Dongfanghong tried to calm himself down.

"Actually, I'm just smiling bitterly, for my own sake."

"What are you smiling at bitterly, what does this matter have to do with you?"

Dongfang Hong said that he had already made it clear to Wen Xuan, and the two of them had already had a showdown, and Wen Xuan directly said that he didn't like him.

But what about Xi Yu, there are so many women who like him.

"We're all from the same place, but why is the gap so big?"

Because when I heard him say this, I felt a little better.

"Okay, don't be too upset, in that case, let's go together." (End of chapter)