All the heavens begin with the love in the courtyard.

"You said ten thousand coins, show me the money!"

Liu Bang, pointed at by Yi Xiaochuan, had not a penny in his pocket, but he was not embarrassed at all and replied with great magnanimity.

"I'll owe it to you for now, and pay it back after I marry Lord Lü's daughter, what's wrong with that?"

Liu Bang's shameless words amused the onlookers, who burst into laughter. Yi Xiaochuan was so angry that he raised his hand to chase them away.

Liu Bang was being pushed and shoved by Yi Xiaochuan towards the outside, and he hurriedly shouted.

"I, Liu Bang, keep my word. When I marry Miss Lü, I will definitely give her ten thousand coins as a wedding gift!"

Yi Xiaochuan's shoving motion came abruptly, and he looked at the rogue in front of him with a strange expression. Liu Bang felt uneasy under his gaze and quickly straightened his clothes.

Yi Xiaochuan was still somewhat incredulous. He grabbed Liu Bang by the collar and asked in an urgent tone.

"Are you Liu Bang, the founder of the Han Dynasty?"

Liu Bang was puzzled and coughed twice.

"What Emperor Gaozu of Han? I am Liu Bang, the head of the Sishui Pavilion in Pei County, not Emperor Gaozu of Han. Wait, the nickname Emperor Gaozu of Han sounds pretty impressive, not bad, not bad!"

Upon hearing the words "Chief of Sishui Pavilion," Yi Xiaochuan finally confirmed that the middle-aged rogue in front of him was none other than Liu Bang, the famous Emperor Gaozu of Han in later generations.

This is a very important person. He became sworn brothers with Xiang Yu and then met Liu Bang. He was really lucky!

He recalled history and realized that Liu Bang's wife was indeed Lü Zhi. Oh dear, what a coincidence! He was just trying to get rid of her, and now he's run into her.

Yi Xiaochuan quickly changed his expression, putting on a friendly face and calling out with a big smile.

"Liu Bang, no, Brother Liu, it was my ignorance that made me fail to recognize your greatness. Come, come, everyone's here, do you think we're short of your money? Come, come, let's go in and have a drink!"

As he spoke, he pulled the bewildered Liu Bang into the courtyard.

When Liu Bang stood in the middle of the courtyard, everyone looked at him, who was disheveled and greasy-faced, and they all started to talk about him.

Liu Bang remained completely unperturbed; these were minor matters. He walked up to Lü Gong, bowed respectfully, and introduced himself in a boastful manner.

Lu Gong's face was gloomy as he stared at Liu Bang without saying a word. Yi Xiaochuan, who was standing to the side, actually admired Liu Bang's boasting. At least all of Liu Bang's boasts would come true more than ten years later.

However, seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Yi Xiaochuan quickly went up to Lü Gong and said some good things about Liu Bang, basically saying that this man would definitely achieve great things in the future and that Lü Gong should not underestimate him.

After hearing Yi Xiaochuan's words, Lü Gong immediately began to carefully examine Liu Bang.

Seeing Liu Bang talking so confidently in front of so many people without the slightest stage fright, he thought that Liu Bang's shamelessness was unmatched and that this man might actually achieve great things in the future.

After thinking it through, Lü Gong asked Liu Bang to find a seat and had his servants serve him wine and food so that the banquet could continue.

Liu Bang sat cross-legged at the small table, but his eyes were always on Lü Gong's back. Lü Zhi kept stealing glances at Yi Xiaochuan, which gave Liu Bang a good eye feast. Before he even started eating the banquet, he had already swallowed his saliva several times.

His favorite type was the voluptuous one, and Liu Bang was determined to marry Lü Gong's eldest daughter!

The banquet for recruiting sons-in-law was a great success. Master Lü was very satisfied with several of the talented men present and quietly gave Yi Xiaochuan a few words of advice. Yi Xiaochuan smiled and readily agreed.

After the banquet, Yi Xiaochuan personally saw the guests off and then quietly told four of the talented individuals among them.

Yi Xiaochuan told them that Lord Lü had noticed them and would soon investigate their family backgrounds and personal talents. In short, they should perform well, as they were very likely to become sons-in-law of the Lü family.

However, Yi Xiaochuan did not forget Liu Bang. After the banquet, he pulled Liu Bang to continue drinking.

After learning Liu Bang's identity, Yi Xiaochuan became very generous, taking Liu Bang out for several meals and drinks, flattering him to the point of making Liu Bang feel very comfortable.

Liu Bang was originally a rogue and a scoundrel, and had never been flattered in his life. Yi Xiaochuan was just to his liking. He ate and drank for free and even told him how to pursue Lü Zhi.

If we don't become sworn brothers, how can we continue to freeload off each other?

So, with mutual affection, Liu Bang suggested that the two become sworn brothers, and Yi Xiaochuan readily agreed. In just three days, the two went from strangers to sworn brothers!

With Yi Xiaochuan as his sworn brother as a shield, Liu Bang now goes to Lü's residence for every meal and shamelessly seeks every opportunity to get close to Lü Zhi.

Lü Zhi's heart was completely focused on Yi Xiaochuan, but lately, whenever she approached Yi Xiaochuan, he would bring up Liu Bang to disrupt their relationship.

Yi Xiaochuan was constantly creating opportunities for Liu Bang, but unfortunately, Lü Zhi's heart was entirely with this pretty boy, Yi Xiaochuan, making the relationship between the three of them increasingly delicate.

Another half month passed in the blink of an eye, and there was no progress in the relationship between Lü Zhi and Liu Bang. Yi Xiaochuan was starting to get anxious.

Once Lü Zhi marries Liu Bang, I will be able to leave. Seeing that Lü Gong's health is fluctuating, if the old man really passes away, I will really not be able to leave.

Lu Ci was fed up with this. Yi Xiaochuan, that heartless man, actually pushed her to a scoundrel just to avoid marrying her. He was going to ruin her life's happiness!

Yi Xiaochuan has completely unleashed the darkness within Lü Zhi's heart.

Yi Xiaochuan, she must have him; if she can't have him, she'll destroy him!

During this time, Han Chunming had been watching the drama unfold. He had even considered going to search for the elixir of immortality on his own.

However, after carefully recalling the plot, he realized that if he went to look for it himself, he might never find the miracle doctor Cui Wenzi in his lifetime.

Although Han Chunming's medical skills are among the best in the world, he absolutely cannot create an elixir of immortality.

However, the fact that the legendary physician Cui Wenzi could manufacture it shows that Cui Wenzi's medical skills were beyond those of an ordinary person.

In the world of mythology, there are two most mysterious figures: the first is Cui Wenzi, and the second is the even more mysterious Beiyan Mountain Man.

Not only could Beiyan Shanren predict the future, but he could even control some of its course. For example, the time-traveling treasure box was created by Beiyan Shanren.

Both of them possessed superhuman powers, and Han Chunming even once believed that they were one and the same person.

However, he had another guess: perhaps the Beiyan Mountain Man who never showed his face was another Yi Xiaochuan, an Yi Xiaochuan who had already traveled through the river of time several times.

Regardless of the speculation, Yi Xiaochuan, this chosen one, is someone he cannot leave for the time being.

He has thought it through these past few days. Even if he changes some of the plot in the original drama, Yi Xiaochuan will still eventually meet Cui Wenzi and receive the enlightenment left to him by Beiyan Shanren.

For example, right now, as he looked at Lü Zhi kneeling on the ground, a playful smile suddenly welled up in his heart.

Lü Zhi had become somewhat desperate these past few days. Yi Xiaochuan, that heartless man, was completely trying to push her towards that scoundrel Liu Bang.

Lü Zhi tried several times to clarify her relationship with Yi Xiaochuan, but Yi Xiaochuan always made excuses to avoid her. Lü Zhi made up her mind and decided to fight to the death.

So she knelt before Han Chunming, begging him to give her a bottle of sleeping potion that could knock Yi Xiaochuan unconscious. She planned to take this last chance to put on a good show for Yi Xiaochuan.

Looking at Lü Zhi kneeling before him, Han Chunming couldn't help but sigh at how ruthless this woman was in pursuing what she wanted.

But that's more like it!

Han Chunming had been watching the drama unfold. Liu Bang, that scoundrel, was a real rogue. Using his status as Yi Xiaochuan's sworn brother, he spent all his time at the Lü residence, always dreaming of a toad eating a swan.

In order to curry favor with Liu Bang, and perhaps also to avoid altering history, Yi Xiaochuan desperately tried to get Lü Zhi closer to Liu Bang.

Thus, Lü Zhi's love turned to hatred, and she decided to force Yi Xiaochuan to marry her, making it a fait accompli.

Han Chunming found it quite interesting. If Lü Zhi and Yi Xiaochuan really became a couple, would he change history?

What would happen if history were changed?

It's quite interesting to think about.

So Han Chunming gave Lü Zhi a bright yellow pill and told her that as long as Yi Xiaochuan took the pill, he would definitely submit to her!

Empress Lü left satisfied.

Yi Xiaochuan has been longing to leave these past few days; he's eager to go home.

Lu Gong's complexion was slightly better that day, but now he's back to being half-dead. How long will this drag on?

He wanted to bring Liu Bang and Lü Zhi together, but after more than half a month, there was still no progress. On the contrary, Lü Zhi was now pursuing him even more intensely.

In the past few days, Liu Bang's gaze towards him has been rather strange. Yi Xiaochuan is now caught in the middle between the two, not pleasing either side, and is thinking that he might as well just run away.

He was just thinking about discussing running away together with Han Chunming when suddenly, Lü Zhi knocked on his door.

When Lü Zhi revealed the purpose of her visit, Yi Xiaochuan readily agreed with delight.

Lü Zhi said she could tell that Yi Xiaochuan wanted to leave, so she decided to host a banquet for him tonight as a farewell feast.

Yi Xiaochuan readily agreed.

So that evening, a sumptuous stew was served, and after all the good wine and food were served, Yi Xiaochuan looked at the farewell table with only the two of them, feeling somewhat restrained and surprised.

But Lü Zhi sobbed and said, "Can't I even have a proper chat with Young Master Yi one last time?"

Yi Xiaochuan figured it was his last meal anyway, so he could just bear with it and it would pass.

So he picked up his wine cup and apologized to Lü Zhi, saying that he didn't mean it and that the two of them were really not suitable for each other.

Lü Zhi was not as angry as usual, but simply sat cross-legged to the side and poured wine for Yi Xiaochuan.

The wine had a low alcohol content, so Yi Xiaochuan didn't drink much. He only had two glasses before starting to eat, thinking he could finish quickly and make a quick getaway.

Lu Zhi watched him with a hint of resentment, without urging him to drink. Only after Yi Xiaochuan finished his third cup of wine did she slowly stand up, walk to the door, and close it.

Seeing that the other party had closed the door, Yi Xiaochuan asked curiously.

"Little Pheasant, why did you close the door?"

Lü Zhi did not answer him, but stood at the door and slowly unbuttoned her robe.

Yi Xiaochuan was stunned by what he saw. He wanted to shout to stop Lü Zhi's behavior, but when he opened his mouth, he couldn't say anything, and his body seemed to stiffen.

And so, he stared wide-eyed as Lü Zhi slowly stripped off all her clothes.

Soon after, the room lights went out, and the night passed without incident, except for the occasional faint moans of pain from a woman in the room.

Early the next morning, Liu Bang went to Lü's residence again to freeload a meal. He swaggered towards Yi Xiaochuan's room.

Just as he reached the door, it was pushed open, and his dream lover, Lü Zhi, walked out of Yi Xiaochuan's room with a radiant face.

Upon seeing this, Liu Bang was stunned. Lü Zhi glanced at Liu Bang, snorted coldly, and turned to leave.

Liu Bang, somewhat suspicious, stepped forward and pushed open Yi Xiaochuan's door. Upon closer inspection, he saw Yi Xiaochuan sitting cross-legged at a small table, looking dejected, drinking alone.

Seeing this, Liu Bang breathed a sigh of relief, quickly went into the house with a smile, and shouted loudly.

"Oh, my dear brother, you're drinking so early? What's wrong? Not in a good mood today? Come on, let me have a few drinks with you!"

Yi Xiaochuan looked up and saw that it was Liu Bang. He immediately panicked and pulled up his pants, then quickly picked up his wine glass to cover his embarrassment.

Liu Bang, acting as if they were old friends, sat cross-legged opposite Yi Xiaochuan. Seeing a wine cup and a pair of chopsticks in front of him, Liu Bang began to speculate in his mind.

He didn't mind, picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of meat, chewed it a few times, and then asked with some confusion.

"Brother, how long have you been drinking? The food's getting cold. Never mind, come on, let me have a drink with you!"

As he spoke, Liu Bang picked up a wine cup and poured himself a cup. He held the cup to the side of the wine cup, and just as he was about to drink, he suddenly smelled a faint fragrance. His heart fluttered, and he couldn't help but take a sip with relish.

The fragrance of the beauty's lips seemed to still linger before his eyes, and his old face flushed slightly. Seeing that Yi Xiaochuan hadn't said a word yet, he suddenly remembered Lü Zhi, who had just left with a radiant face. Liu Bang then tentatively spoke to Yi Xiaochuan.

"Brother, I just saw Zhi'er come out of your room. Were you drinking together?"