Chapter 433 - Chapter 433: Chapter 440: Being Stopped by Someone (2/2)

Liu Xiu, however, detained Han Yu saying, “Xiu Qi, wait a moment. I have some instructions for you.”

After speaking, Liu Xiu took several letters from a drawer and handed them to Han Yu: “Xiu Qi, take these letters.”

Han Yu saw that these letters were hastily written by Liu Xiu during the afternoon’s discussions. He initially thought they pertained to matters of war, but to his surprise, they were addressed to him, though for what purpose he was unsure. Han Yu did not open the letters but looked towards Liu Xiu, awaiting his explanation.

“These letters are to a few old friends of mine in the Capital City, with whom I still have quite good relations. They are reliable individuals, and in the letters, I have requested their assistance for you. Should you find use for them, take these letters to them, and treat the letters as you would the person. However, as you said before, with Chang’an under Wang Mang’s control, these court officials might betray us to save themselves. So even if you seek their help, you must be cautious. In a nutshell, hand these letters to Hengyi and let him act as he sees fit,” said Liu Xiu.

Liu Xiu reasoned that people respond to sincerity with sincerity, especially someone like Han Yu. Previously, his miscalculations had almost led to grave mistakes. While it is necessary to be cautious of others, one must not push those who are loyal away. He must offer a helping hand when it’s needed. In the matter of Marquis Bei’an, however, his assistance to Han Yu was quite limited, hence he finally wrote these letters to offer some help.

Han Yu was truly moved. Even though Liu Xiu had initially harbored calculations and suspicions regarding the matter of Marquis Bei’an, as a ruler, such caution was necessary. The sincerity Liu Xiu had exhibited thereafter signified the magnanimity and righteousness expected of a lord and a friend.

“I will not offer empty thanks for Uncle Wen’s kindness. I will take the letters,” Han Yu said. He was a man who never liked to express much with words, finding them too superficial, preferring to prove himself through actions instead. He solemnly accepted the letters and then took his leave, his mind firmly resolved on certain matters.

Liu Xiu was very pleased with Han Yu’s response. He disliked those who were all talk and no substance, with their fair words belying the question of how loyal or useful they actually were. Solid deeds were better than pleasing words, and Han Yu was exactly that kind of person. If it weren’t for specific reasons to be cautious, he and Han Yu would undoubtedly have made the best partners and friends, rather than maintaining mutual wariness and suspicion as at present.

Han Yu, like Liu Xiu, longed for a day when they could truly trust each other and fight side by side. Unlike Liu Xiu, he was inclined to take the initiative.

When Han Yu left Liu Mansion, it was already late. He was somewhat worried about his wife. Although she no longer seemed as worried on the surface, the reaction she had when she heard about the misfortune of Marquis Beian and his son indicated that she could not be completely at ease. It was simply her way of reassuring him. With this thought, Han Yu quickened his pace back to the Mansion, but upon reaching his doorstep, someone stopped him.

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