Chapter 466 - Chapter 466: Chapter 473 (1/2)

Chapter 466: Chapter 473

“Xiu Qi, you’ve come?” Liu Xiu saw Han Yu and his expression eased somewhat, speaking in a gentle voice.

Han Yu nodded, looking at Chen Chu and Liu Kuan who were kneeling in the middle of the tent, their faces filled with grief and resolution. Something flitted through his gaze rapidly before disappearing, deepening his own expression.

Given the circumstances, Han Yu did not think that Chen Chu and Liu Kuan had done something to be caught by Liu Xiu. Otherwise, their expressions wouldn’t be like this. Liu Xiu clearly looked somewhat troubled, making the situation appear quite interesting.

Han Yu wasn’t in a hurry to know what had happened, he simply stood there, watching the situation unfold while also taking in the expressions of the generals in the tent.

“My Lord, please you must stand up for us. If it weren’t for our quick reactions, we would have nearly been killed by those men in black. Although I, Chen Chu, am merely a scholar without the strength to truss a chicken, capable only of providing My Lord counsel, I am not someone who fears death excessively. If I am to die on the battlefield, it would be honorable death in loyalty to My Lord, but to be chased and killed without reason, by our own people no less, that would be an utter injustice. Please My Lord, stand up for us!”

Chen Chu’s performance was convincing, not only in expression but also in every aspect. Only a few present knew the full story regarding Chen Chu and Liu Kuan, so everyone, despite their usual dislike for Chen Chu’s behavior, couldn’t help but feel some sympathy and indignation.

After all, Chen Chu was one of their colleagues, and to be chased down by their own people under broad daylight, what did this mean? Moreover, if Chen Chu was being hunted today, who knew if it would be their turn tomorrow. Of course, there were also some who adopted a wait-and-see attitude and didn’t immediately believe Chen Chu’s words.

“My Lord, what Chen Chu said is also what I wished to convey. I’m not afraid of death, but I do not wish to die at the hands of our own. Liu Kuan immediately followed up, insisting. While Chen Chu’s situation might only garner sympathy, Liu Kuan carried more weight; many generals present had some relationship with him. Upon hearing his words, all of them looked to Liu Xiu, waiting to see how he would handle the situation.

That was also Liu Kuan’s aim; most generals gathered in the tent were not summoned by Liu Xiu, but called over by Liu Kuan himself, to create such a scene. Regardless of what Liu Xiu might think of them, as long as there was no evidence, he could not punish them arbitrarily, lest it chills the hearts of all present. Even as My Lord, Liu Xiu had to consider everyone’s opinions.

“Why speak such words, Kuan? The identities of the men in black are yet to be confirmed, and we’re still uncertain who they are, so why lead to such a situation? You may all rise,” said Liu Xiu. Regardless of his true feelings, he went over and helped Liu Kuan to his feet, maintaining his composure in front of the generals. It was to prevent Liu Kuan from continuing to stir up trouble and causing an uncontrollable situation. With a formidable enemy at the doorstep, it wasn’t the time to deal with such matters, let alone that Liu Xiu wasn’t completely unaware of who was behind it.

Unfortunately, while Liu Xiu intended to deescalate the situation, Liu Kuan was not willing to comply. His face was even more full of grief and anger than Chen Chu, almost as if he was accusing Liu Xiu.