Chapter 470 - Chapter 470: Chapter 477: Not a Fool (2/2)

As Han Yu spoke, his eyes narrowed, and his sharp gaze swept toward Chen Chu: “Speaking of which, I’d like to ask Mr. Chen, both you and Liu Zuoling have fervently accused someone from within our ranks of attempting to assassinate you, but what evidence do you have? You say that those Men in Black were masked and pursued you with concealed identities. How did you determine they were sent by people from our side and not the enemy?”

Upon hearing this, the others began to sense that something was off. Indeed, Chen Chu and Liu Kuan had consistently claimed they were being targeted by someone from within their own ranks, even directing their accusations at Han Yu at one point. However, these were merely their assertions, unsupported by any evidence. Furthermore, neither Liu Kuan nor Chen Chu had ever explained how they perceived the true identities of the masked assailants.

“Indeed, Mr. Chen, why do you insist those who attempted to assassinate you and Liu Zuoling came from within our ranks and not possibly dispatched by the enemy?” None of them were fools. Although they were somewhat inclined towards Liu Kuan due to his actions, they hadn’t lost their senses.

“This, I… it was Liu Zuoling who noticed it,” Chen Chu was stumped by Han Yu’s question and unable to come up with an answer on the spot, he resorted to shifting the blame onto Liu Kuan. Liu Kuan was clever and should be able to answer Han Yu’s questions.

“But Mr. Chen, you were with Liu Zuoling at the time. If Liu Zuoling could discern it, how come you did not notice anything amiss?” Yin Shi also seized the opportunity to confront Chen Chu, wanting to expose him for what he was. Liu Kuan was too sly, but Chen Chu was hardly a threat.

“At that time, I was too concerned with escaping to pay attention to much else. Whatever Liu Zuoling said, I took as truth. I only learned about it from what Liu Zuoling said. If you have any questions, feel free to ask Liu Zuoling. I’m sure there was something he noticed at the time,” with no other options, Chen Chu firmly pushed all responsibility onto Liu Kuan. It was, after all, Liu Kuan’s own instructions to him, presumably to prepare for such a situation.

As Chen Chu shifted the blame to Liu Kuan, it became difficult to proceed any further for the time being. After all, Liu Kuan was now gravely injured and lying on the bed, his consciousness hardly clear. It wouldn’t be right to question him.

Han Yu hadn’t really expected to get a straight answer from Liu Kuan, his move was meant to shift the scene, and give Liu Xiu more control rather than being cornered into reacting because of the situation Liu Kuan had created. Of course, he also gave Yin Shi a hand.

Liu Xiu, of course, understood Han Yu’s intentions: “Very well, let us leave this matter as it is for now. Xiu Qi is right; this could very well be another trap set by our enemies, aiming to cause dissension among us. We must be careful and prudent. So until Liu Zuoling’s condition improves and he can clarify this matter, we should not take any other action. All will be addressed after Liu Zuoling explains. Liu Zuoling has already suffered greatly at the hands of our foes, and you all are long-standing subordinates who have followed me for many years. I do not wish to see the same happen to any of you.”

The Generals also found Liu Xiu’s words to make sense: “My Lord is correct, we should be prudent.”

Chen Chu did not expect Han Yu’s few simple words to shatter the advantageous situation that Liu Kuan had fought so hard to create. Although he seethed inwardly, he was helpless. Even though Liu Xiu said he would get to the bottom of things once Liu Kuan awoke, no one was naive. Even Chen Chu, not the brightest among them, understood that the issue of their alleged assassination would likely not be resolved.

“General Han, a moment please!” With the Generals dispersed and Han Yu leaving the tent, he had not gone far when Yin Shi called out to him.