Chapter 465 - Chapter 465: Chapter 472: Going All Out (2/2)

Deflated by Liu Kuan’s words, Chen Chu asked, “What should we do then? Are we just left with death as our only option?”

“Can’t you be more ambitious? You’re scared senseless by one assassination attempt. With that kind of courage, you shouldn’t even be involved in this game. The more you fear, the faster you die!” scolded Liu Kuan with exasperation.

“I regret it now, okay? If I had known, I wouldn’t have been tempted by the benefits. In the end, I gained nothing.” Chen Chu was filled with regret. Looking at Liu Kuan, he suddenly said, “Brother Liu, you’re the most resourceful, and your mind is nimble. Think of what we should do. We can’t just sit here waiting for death.”

Liu Kuan was inwardly annoyed by Chen Chu’s cowardice but contained his impatience, “There is a way to survive, but it depends on whether you’re willing to listen and dare to follow through. If you’re still this faint-hearted, you might as well turn yourself in to Liu Xiu now. You may at least be left with a whole corpse.”

“Okay, Brother Liu, just tell me what to do! I’m ready to risk it all. I can’t escape death anyway, might as well go out fighting!” said Chen Chu fiercely, as if he had made up his mind.

“That’s the spirit. Since you’re determined, I’ve already thought of a plan. If you do as I say, at the very least our lives will not be in danger. I suspect this assassination attempt was not Liu Xiu’s doing. If Liu Xiu really wanted us dead, we would’ve been gone by now. So, if we play this right, we might even regain Liu Xiu’s trust.”

Chen Chu’s eyes lit up like a drowning man clutching at a lifeline, his voice excited, “Really? What’s the plan?” …

“General Han, My Lord requests your presence.”

“Is there an issue?” Han Yu, who was dealing with matters in his tent, inquired upon hearing the request.

The messenger, faced with explaining the complicated situation, expressed difficulty, “It’s… a bit complex, and I can’t explain it well right now. My Lord is waiting; perhaps it’s best if you come and discuss it there.”

Han Yu saw the messenger’s predicament and nodded thoughtfully, “All right, I’ll be there shortly.”

“Please hurry, General. It’s not just My Lord; the generals are all waiting as well.” Although the servant was reluctant to rush Han Yu, he had no choice but to do so.

Understanding the messenger’s difficulty and bearing no grudge, Han Yu thought about what could be so urgent as he made his way to Liu Xiu’s tent without delay. With a clear conscience, he had nothing to worry about.

Entering the tent, Han Yu found it crowded with people. All the high-ranking generals were present. Liu Xiu sat in the middle of the main tent with no obvious expression on his face, but Han Yu, who had come to understand Liu Xiu better over the days, could tell his mood was troubled.

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