Chapter 582 - Chapter 582: Chapter Five Hundred Eighty-eight (2/2)
Meanwhile, Liu Xiu left Han Yu’s residence, wandered outside a while, then took a stroll around the town. He didn’t encounter whom he sought and left somewhat disappointedly. He was mainly worried about arousing Han Yu’s suspicions, so he could only wait for the next opportunity.
But after that time, affairs became busier, and whenever there was downtime, sudden events kept him occupied. Liu Xiu had intended to visit Han Yu several times but never succeeded. Even Liu Xiu felt something was amiss but couldn’t identify what it was.
Liu Xiu was not one to be easily fooled, and Han Yu knew this could not continue. Liu Xiu was already suspicious, although he had found nothing yet and had not directed his suspicions towards him, if this went on, he would eventually realize the truth.
Moreover, Han Yu was overtly delegating power, trying to create a new impression in Liu Xiu’s mind. It would be counterproductive to disrupt the plan now, especially since it involved those trusted by Liu Xiu whom he had placed close to him. After experiencing so much, Liu Xiu had grown increasingly wary. It was not easy to have these people around him, who would play crucial roles in the future. It would be a waste to discard them so carelessly.
Most importantly, if Liu Xiu discovered that Han Yu had planted numerous spies around him, it would undermine the trust Liu Xiu had in Han Yu. The image that Han Yu had carefully cultivated, at the risk of his own life, would be shattered, rendering all his efforts futile.
“Is everything arranged?” Han Yu, not one to take a passive stance, knowing the potential consequences, naturally wouldn’t let it happen. Perhaps Liu Xiu was not as fond of the woman who saved him as he thought, idealizing her in his mind. The added mystery due to not finding her kept him preoccupied. People are always like that; the more unattainable something is, the more they want it. The less you’re allowed to explore, the more you want to. It might just be better to let him meet his ‘lifesaver’ to put his mind at ease.
“Master, rest assured, everything is arranged.”
Han Yu nodded, stood by the window, and looked at the daughter-in-law bustling in the courtyard, the darkness in his heart somewhat dispelled.
On this particular day, Liu Xiu finally had some free time. Contemplating a visit to Han Yu’s, he heard an urgent voice from outside, “My Lord, something terrible has happened!”
What Liu Xiu heard turned out to be the Imperial Court, not content with Zhao Fan’s capture of Yiyang City, wanting to eradicate their force in one fell swoop. Zhao Fan’s army had already set out.
“They want to eradicate us in one sweep, but we’ll see if Zhao Fan has the ability to do so!” Liu Xiu laughed coldly. They had suffered great losses previously because they were stubbornly defending Yiyang City against the Imperial Army. Now the situation was different, especially with Han Yu by their side. The Imperial Court’s actions were as Han Yu had predicted. Initially, Liu Xiu harbored doubts, but now he was utterly convinced of Han Yu’s insight.
“Prepare the horse; I must go to General Han immediately to discuss matters,” Liu Xiu said, heading out. In such times, he had no interest in pondering romantic affairs.