In the Three Kingdoms period, the opening scene features the killing of Huang Gai, shocking Zhou Yu!

Some are happy, some are sad.

While Zhao Yu and Cao Jie were having a wild time in the West Market.

Deep within the Weiyang Palace, in an inconspicuous side hall.

Because today, with Cao Cao's special permission,

There is no curfew.

Although the palace was still heavily guarded,

But those "eyes" that monitor Liu Xie,

There has been some slackness.

The candlelight flickered.

It reflected a pale face.

The current emperor is Liu Xie.

Liu Xie sat on the couch,

He sat on the couch, holding a needle in his hand.

The stitching is rough.

"Hiss—" The needle pricked my fingertip.

Liu Xie shuddered in pain.

He was sewing something, a jade belt.

A piece of white silk was placed next to it.

It was covered with dense writing.

Red words, written in blood.

This was written by Liu Xie after biting his finger.

It hurts.

But compared to the fear of national subjugation, this pain is nothing.

One hour ago.

The emperor's father-in-law, Fu Wan, has visited.

(Fu Wan's daughter married Liu Xie, so Fu Wan is Liu Xie's father-in-law. But Liu Xie's aunt married Fu Wan, so Fu Wan is also Liu Xie's uncle??? I don't know how to address him. Could someone please explain this to me? I'll add an extra chapter for you later.)

The emperor and his minister embraced and wept bitterly.

"Your Majesty, the main structure of the Bronze Sparrow Terrace, built by the traitor Cao Cao, is complete!"

"Once completed, Cao Cao's power will be even greater, and the Han Dynasty will be even more difficult to restore."

"I know."

"I cannot be a ruler who brings about the downfall of his country."

"I do not wish to die without the face to meet my ancestors!"

So, just like he had done to Dong Cheng a few years earlier, Liu Xie bit his finger again.

These are all measures taken out of necessity; there is no better way.

Liu Xie wrote it.

But Fu Wan couldn't take it with him.

The imperial guards at the palace gate were Cao Cao's "Tiger and Leopard Cavalry".

Last time, Dong Cheng's secret edict was exposed, and blood flowed like a river.

From then on, Cao Cao investigated even more strictly.

That group only recognized Cao Cao's orders.

They did not recognize the emperor's edict.

The inspection was so rigorous it was outrageous.

Fu Wan was the emperor's father-in-law and a key target of surveillance.

Let alone taking a blood edict out, even if you take a fart out, you have to smell it to see if it smells like a traitor.

If Fu Wan were to take this thing out, he would lose his head before even leaving the palace.

"What should we do?"

Fu Wan was filled with despair, and Liu Xie thought for a long time.

A figure appeared in my mind.

That one in the imperial court,

The person who was willing to bend down to pick up the jade pendant for him

A few days ago, Cao Jie was still supposed to come and deliver the umbrella.

Zhao Yu.

"I have someone in mind."

"This man's heart is with the Han army, but his body is with Cao Cao."

……

as predicted,

The next morning.

I got home too late last night, it was already past 1 AM.

The main reason was that Cao Jie was too excited.

After looking at the lights,

She insisted on dragging Zhao Yu to her courtyard for tea.

You should also show him the drawings you made when you were a child.

Although Zhao Yu is a straight man,

But they also knew the risks of a man and woman alone together late at night.

By the time,

That would no longer be a risk of having wages deducted.

So, Zhao Yuyi righteously used the excuse that "I have to clock in at work tomorrow" to...

They forcibly shoved the second young lady back into her room.

He went home by himself.

Working people are indeed the most miserable.

While Cao Jie was still sleeping in.

Zhao Yu has already led his men on two patrols.

After patrolling,

"yawn--"

Zhao Yu yawned; he hadn't slept much at all last night.

System status: Low battery.

Recommendation: Get more sleep or consume more caffeine.

Current task: Routine patrol (80% complete).

I was just about to find a place to take a nap.

The palace eunuchs have arrived.

It was a low-ranking eunuch; his voice drifted over even before he got close:

"General Zhao!"

"General Zhao is overjoyed!"

Zhao Yu roused himself.

"What's the source of this joy?"

"Did the Prime Minister give me a raise? Or did he give me a year-end bonus?"

The young eunuch laughed:

"Oh my, even happier than that!"

"His Majesty's oral decree."

"In gratitude for General Zhao's kindness in finding the jade last time, I have specially summoned the general to the palace for a banquet in the inner hall."

"Please, General...enter the palace immediately."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yu

You're not sleepy anymore, what do you want from me?

But since we're eating, we might as well eat.

It's like a pie falling from the sky.

The emperor's meal was a first for me.

Zhao Yu straightened his armor.

"lead the way."

"Don't keep His Majesty waiting."

……

The Imperial Palace.

Inner Temple.

The inner palace was unusually quiet today.

It's not the temperature, it's the lack of people.

Those spies and guards who usually kept a close watch on Liu Xie like flies were all gone today.

The reason is simple—they heard that the person who came was Zhao Yu.

Who is Zhao Yu?

That was the prime minister's most favored person.

He is Xu Chu's brother.

It is "one of our own" among "our own people".

His visit to see the emperor must have been at the behest of the prime minister.

Since Zhao Yu is here,

The other henchmen were naturally happy to have some peace and quiet.

They've all gone out to slack off.

This is what is known as "the darkest place is under the lamp".

What's there to meddle with?

Only Liu Xie sat at the table.

Several exquisite imperial dishes were laid out on the table.

But he didn't touch it.

"Your subject is Zhao Yu."

"Greetings, Your Majesty."

Zhao Yu walked over.

Kneel on one knee.

Behave properly.

Liu Xie quickly got up.

I was a little flustered.

"Rise, my dear subject!"

"Quick! Sit down!"

"Today there are no rulers and subjects, only... bosom friends."

Zhao Yu sat down.

Looking at the dishes on the table.

Steamed fish, braised deer tendons, and a pot of imperial wine.

Not bad.

It's better than the Prime Minister's canteen.

"His Majesty summoned me?"

Zhao Yu picked up his chopsticks.

"What's up?"

"If you need to send umbrellas again, I'll go buy some more."

Liu Xie looked at Zhao Yu's "calm" expression.

I felt even greater admiration for them.

He remained unmoved even if Mount Tai collapsed before him.

That's the demeanor of a great general!

"My dear minister."

Liu Xie poured Zhao Yu a glass of wine.

The emperor pouring wine, not bad.

My hands are shaking a little.

"I... am suffering."

Zhao Yu picked up a piece of deer tendon.

I chewed it.

"bitter?"

"This deer tendon is quite sweet."

"What's so hard about this? Being the emperor in the palace is much harder."

Liu Xie: "..."

We can't talk today.

We must get straight to the point.

Liu Xie put down the wine pot.

Untie the belt around your waist.

It was a magnificent jade belt.

The jade buckle is embroidered with gold thread and features a coiled dragon pattern.

"My dear minister."

Liu Xie handed the jade belt to Zhao Yu.

His eyes were intense.

"I have nothing to reward you with."

"This jade belt."

"It is something I wear personally."

"Today, I will bestow this upon you, my beloved minister."

Zhao Yu glanced at it.

[System scan: Clothing and accessories.]

【Material: Shu brocade + Hetian jade.】

[Estimated value: 500 gold.]

[Review: High-end luxury item.]

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhao Yu put down his chopsticks.

He reached out to take it.

"It looks pretty good."

"It can sell for a lot of money."

Liu Xie gripped the belt tightly.

They didn't let go.

He stared at Zhao Yu.

No one knew better than him what this meant.

"My dear minister."

"This is more than just a ribbon."

"Inside here..."

Liu Xie pointed to the inner layer of the strap.

"It contains my 'heart's blood'."

"It contains my expectations for the world and the nation..."

"Take him out of the palace."

"Give it to... Father-in-law Fu Wan."

"Let him go home."

"Observe carefully."

"Remember this!"

"This must not be known to outsiders!"

"Especially..."

Liu Xie pointed in the direction of the Prime Minister's residence.

[Received Liu Xie's order.]

Item: Jade belt.

Mission objective: To deliver goods.

Recipient: Fu Wan (External Senior Executive)

Special instruction: Avoid Cao Cao.

[Result: Executed.]

Zhao Yu nodded.

"Understood."

"express delivery."

Discreet shipping.

"Your subject understands."

Liu Xie was overjoyed.

Let go.

"My dear minister, you truly understand me!"

Go!

"Go quickly!"

"The rise and fall of the Han Dynasty..."

"It's right here on this strip!"

Zhao Yu took the tape.

He casually tied it around his waist.

It fits quite well.

"Thank you for your generous gift, Your Majesty."

"Your subject takes his leave."

"Can we take the leftover deer tendon to go?"

Liu Xie: "..."

I'll give you anything if this works.

"Fight! We can fight!"

"You can take the plate away!"

……

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