Chapter 489 - Chapter 489: Chapter 496: Dont Be Impulsive (1/2)

Chapter 489: Chapter 496: Don’t Be Impulsive

“Xiu Qi, don’t be impulsive, you must stay calm. What’s done is done, and acting on impulse will only play into Zhao Fan’s trap. If we let that scoundrel take advantage of this situation to deal with us, wouldn’t we betray Madam Ling’s kindness and make her sacrifice in vain?” Liu Xiu inwardly criticized Han Yu’s illogical reasoning, having never heard of using luck in such a way. However, he couldn’t speak his mind at this moment; Han Yu was extremely agitated and could not be provoked. Liu Xiu tried to pacify Han Yu by invoking Su Wenyue. Han Yu was a crucial pillar for their side—if Han Yu left, Liu Xiu was unsure if he could defeat Zhao Fan. Most importantly, Han Yu controlled his own troops, leaving Liu Xiu without command authority.

Han Yu heard Liu Xiu’s attempt to dissuade him but remained indifferent. The supposed betrayal of his wife’s intentions and allowing her sacrifice to be in vain were just excuses they were using to make him stay. He knew why they wanted him to stay. If he truly cared only about his career, he might have been persuaded. Unfortunately, nothing was more important to him than his wife, and nothing could compete with his determination to rescue her. If his delay missed the best chance to save his wife, he would be eternally regretful. Regardless of whether his wife was still alive, he had to go and bring her back himself.

Han Yu certainly understood the implicit meaning in Liu Xiu’s words and shook his head resolutely, “You don’t need to persuade me. My mind is made up and will not change. In my eyes, nothing is more important than my wife. Besides, certain matters don’t require my presence.”

But they indeed needed him; no one else could take Han Yu’s place. Liu Xiu felt like he wanted to vomit blood—he had expended so much effort to no avail. Han Yu actually valued his wife so greatly. Liu Xiu even thought that the only reason Han Yu could remain so composed was that a ludicrous idea upheld him; otherwise, he might have done something unpredictable.

People who could do so much for their wives usually lacked ambition. If it had been in the past, Liu Xiu would have been pleased because it meant Han Yu had no designs on his position. Unfortunately, it was precisely the wrong time now.

“Xiu Qi, with such a high cliff, Madam Ling’s chances of survival are slim. To stake everything for such a fleeting hope could lead to dire consequences. I don’t want you to have regrets later. Zhao Fan must have received the news by now and could be secretly watching our every move. Any opportunity will be exploited by them. Though I don’t want to admit it, this side truly cannot do without you. No one else can replace you,” Liu Xiu said earnestly, hoping to sway Han Yu. It was difficult for anyone to admit such a thing, but Liu Xiu was not so petty and stated the facts plainly, hoping to have an effect.

By now, Yin Shi also understood the situation and hurried over, just learning of Han Yu’s intention to leave to find his wife. Naturally, Yin Shi strongly urged against it—during this critical period, their side could not afford to lose Han Yu, their pillar.

“You all don’t need to persuade me. I understand everything; it’s just that I cannot get past this myself. Until I find my wife, even if I stay, I’ll have no heart for anything else. Such a state will only do harm. Besides, my wife is waiting for me to save her. I will not change my mind!” Having made up his mind, Han Yu had thought everything through clearly. Despite Liu Xiu and Yin Shi talking their heads off, his resolution did not waver but instead reassured Liu Xiu.

“My Lord, rest assured. Although I’m leaving, my troops will remain, except for my personal Guards. I’m not taking anyone else with me. They are all at your command—here are the Military Token and the token.” Han Yu took out two items and handed them to Liu Xiu.

“You’re really going to give these to me?!” Liu Xiu was surprised that Han Yu would do such a thing. After all, these troops belonged entirely to Han Yu. Even though Han Yu had allied with him, Han Yu had complete control over their deployment, which secured his position. Now Han Yu was handing them over without hesitation—it was a sign of complete trust or perhaps a lack of concern for military power.