Can I get to the other side?

Wei County, official road.

Two low-key carriages drove slowly. In one of the carriages, Fu Wan looked at the farmland that had begun to appear on both sides of the official road and couldn't help showing joy.

"Now we have entered Wei County. In about a day, we will reach Yecheng!"

Fu Wan said with a slightly excited look.

After leaving Xu County, they went north all the way. The journey was extremely smooth, and they were not chased or blocked throughout the journey.

However, when she heard his words, Empress Fu's pretty face did not show much joy, and her beautiful eyebrows were full of worry.

The closer she got to Yecheng, the stronger her uneasiness became.

Because she was about to meet the fake emperor of Yecheng.

She didn't know what attitude to take.

For the future and survival of the family, for the continuation of the Han Dynasty, choose to endure the humiliation and grit her teeth to acknowledge his identity as the emperor, or openly expose his true face as the fake emperor?

Empress Fu was very entangled.

On the one hand, there was family and country, on the other hand, there was loyalty to the emperor and her dignity as the queen. All kinds of emotions surged in her heart, making her feel tormented.

"I should die in Xu County."

Empress Fu couldn't help but sigh in her heart.

If she had committed suicide that night, it would have been simpler. She wouldn't have been humiliated by Cao Cao, nor would she have fallen into such a dilemma.

It's a pity that it's too late now.

And since she's here, she has to see the fake emperor in Yecheng first. She wants to see why this fake emperor can deceive so many people.

Anyway, she will definitely not be deceived!

Seeing that Empress Fu remained silent, Fu Wan knew that she was being stubborn again, so he said earnestly:

"Shou'er, you must not talk nonsense in the court, His Majesty and the civil and military officials are watching!"

"If you talk nonsense, not only will you lose your life, but hundreds of lives in our entire Fu family will be buried with you. You don't want to see this happen, do you?"

He has been doing psychological work on Empress Fu all the way.

I just hope nothing goes wrong.

A trace of humiliation flashed in Empress Fu's eyes, and she nodded and said, "Don't worry, father, I know the importance and won't talk nonsense."

Fu Wan then showed a satisfied smile.

At this moment, the official road ahead suddenly became dusty, and a team of mighty cavalrymen with white feathers on their helmets and armor rushed towards them along the official road.

"Yulin Guard?"

Fu Wan was knowledgeable and recognized the origin of this cavalry at a glance. His face couldn't help but change, and a trace of fear flashed in his eyes.

He knew that the emperor did not want them to arrive in Yecheng alive. The imperial edict that the emperor gave to Cao Cao had already made it clear. So he was very worried about being ambushed along the way, and he took the official roads and chose crowded places.

Even when he encountered a city, he would visit the homes of the wealthy families in the city, in order to be as high-profile as possible, so that everyone would know their journey along the way and avoid being secretly killed.

The Yulin Guard was the emperor's imperial guard.

He didn't know whether this Yulin Guard was coming to greet them or had some other bloody purpose.

Fu Wan didn't dare to think about it.

The Yulin riders quickly came to the front of the carriage, and then stopped together. The leader was Gao Lan.

He turned over and dismounted, bowed his head to the two carriages and said: "Guardian Junior Secretary Gao Lan, in accordance with the order of His Majesty, welcome the queen back to the capital!"

"Welcome the queen back to the capital!"

Many Yulin guards saluted together.

The momentum was extremely amazing.

Hearing this, Fu Wan's face suddenly showed joy, and her heart was finally at ease.

Finally safe.

Empress Fu in the carriage was in a very complicated mood.

Her bright eyes stared at the ceiling of the carriage.

She hoped that the emperor in Yecheng was real, but also hoped that he was fake.

...

With the escort of the Yulin Cavalry, Yang Biao and the other two did not take too long to arrive in Yecheng before noon, and then entered the palace to meet the emperor under the leadership of Gao Lan.

Imperial Palace, Tai'an Hall.

Liu Xie sat high in the main seat, and civil and military officials gathered in the hall, but at this time everyone's eyes were all focused on the three people who walked into the hall.

But at this time, whether it was Yang Biao, Fu Wan or Empress Fu, they did not dare to look up at Liu Xie above, and under the gaze of civil and military officials, they went straight to the center of the hall and bowed down.

"Your Majesty!"

Yang Biao and Fu Wan saluted with great respect.

They were extremely nervous.

They had served the false emperor for so long in Xu County. Although they were deceived, they had been enemies of the emperor. How could they not be panicked?

Moreover, the imperial palace in Yecheng was magnificent and luxurious, which was completely incomparable to the simple palace in Xu County. The majestic and oppressive feeling brought by the nobles in the temple made them feel as if they had returned to the court when Emperor Ling was still alive.

This is the real court!

In comparison, the daily court in Xu County was just a child's play with a straw troupe, and the momentum was simply incomparable.

On the dragon throne, Liu Xie looked at the three people kneeling below through the jade tassels, and his eyes stayed on Empress Fu for a moment, looking at her carefully for a while.

Empress Fu was indeed very beautiful, looking about eighteen or nineteen years old, with a good temperament, and could be described as graceful and dignified.

However, Liu Xie was not tempted. He glanced at them and then retracted his gaze, smiling faintly, "Queen, Lord Yang, and Father-in-law, please don't be polite. Please stand up quickly."

His tone was gentle, making people feel like they were bathed in spring breeze.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Yang Biao and the other two stood up and raised their heads at the same time, carefully looking at Liu Xie above, and were shocked!

Like! Too much like!

Liu Xie in front of him looked very similar to the emperor of Xu County, or they were exactly the same, only their temperaments were completely different!

Compared with the cowardly state of the emperor of Xu County, Liu Xie in front of him was full of confidence and calmness, and his hands and feet were full of the majesty of the emperor.

There is no doubt that this is the emperor!

Yang Biao and Fu Wan looked at each other, and they saw ecstasy in each other's eyes.

In front of the two, Empress Fu finally raised her head, and when she saw Liu Xie's face, she was directly distracted and blurted out subconsciously: "Your Majesty!"

The eyes of the civil and military officials immediately looked at her.

Empress Fu was completely unaware, just staring at Liu Xie blankly, her mind was blank, and only one thought echoed.

Didn't His Majesty escape from Xu County?

Why... in Yecheng?

Could it be that the one in Xu County is really a fake emperor!

Fu Wan saw that Empress Fu lost her composure and her face changed drastically. She hurriedly stepped forward to bow to Liu Xie and apologized: "Your Majesty, the Empress and Your Majesty are separated. I miss Your Majesty so much that I can't sleep at night."

"Today I finally see Your Majesty. I lost my composure for a moment. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

Liu Xie sighed when he heard this, got up and walked down the steps, came to Empress Fu who had not yet recovered, took her fair and tender little hand, and said affectionately:

"The Empress suffered in Xu County... I have missed the Empress for a long time."

"I heard that the Empress refused to follow the fake emperor to maintain her loyalty, so she was deposed. I am both relieved and angry."

"How dare the fake emperor depose my Empress!"

Liu Xie started to act directly, and his emotions changed with his words. First he was affectionate, then he was moved, and then he was gloomy and angry, as if he was filled with thunder.

But soon, these emotions disappeared.

"But don't worry, Queen, the order of the fake emperor is not counted. Your position as Queen remains unchanged, and you will continue to rule the harem for me."

"Is Queen willing?"

Liu Xie looked serious, looking at Queen Fu with burning eyes, waiting for her answer, and at the same time, he exerted some strength in his hands.

Queen Fu felt pain and finally came to her senses. She saw that her hand was held by Liu Xie, and she wanted to take it back as if she was electrocuted, but Liu Xie did not give her such a chance, just looking at her affectionately.

Fu Wan, who was standing aside, was extremely ecstatic after hearing Liu Xie's words, and frantically winked at Queen Fu, and urged: "Queen, Queen, please reply quickly!"

Queen Fu's thoughts were in a mess at this time. There was actually a Son of Heaven in Yecheng!

Is the one in Xu County real or fake?

Could it be that the real Son of Heaven was really replaced by Yang Biao?

Looking at Liu Xie, who looked gentle and affectionate, and then at Fu Wan, who was anxious, and the eyes of the civil and military officials in the palace, Empress Fu felt a great pressure on her.

She did not directly determine that the emperor in front of her was a fake emperor as she did before coming to Yecheng, but she also could not tell whether it was true or false!

Except for their temperament, the two looked and sounded exactly the same!

"Empress!"

Fu Wan urged again.

Empress Fu looked at the familiar stranger in front of her in confusion, knowing that her answer would determine her future.

Determine the future of the entire Fu family!

Even the future of the Han Dynasty!

It seemed like a century had passed. Empress Fu bit her red lips lightly, her eyes drooped slightly, and finally under the strict pressure of the court and the repeated urging of Fu Wan, she saluted Liu Xie: "Your Majesty's grace, I am grateful for it."

Fu Wan, Jia Xu, and Guo Jia all breathed a sigh of relief.

Even the corners of Liu Xie's mouth could not help but rise.

Empress Fu's approval means that the legitimacy of his status as the emperor can no longer be questioned, and even the last missing link is made up!

The emperor's close ministers, the empress, these originally belonged to Emperor Xian of Han, and now all belong to him!

From now on, no one can find a flaw in attacking his status!

Among the civil and military officials, the elders of the Zhen family looked a little ugly after hearing this, staring at Fu Wan and Empress Fu with gloomy eyes.

Zhang Liao's face also fell.

He looked at Fu Wan back and forth.

In their respective views, the candidate for the empress must be Zhen Mi (Lv Lingqi), but now suddenly there is an empress Fu who came from the pseudo-emperor.

With her, the position of the empress naturally cannot fall to others.

And the thoughts of other ministers, such as Cui Yan, Xun Chen, Sima Yi and others, are also different.

They are like a mirror in their hearts. No matter whether Empress Fu was defiled by the pseudo-emperor, even if she was defiled, it cannot be admitted or mentioned.

This kind of thing that damages the face of the royal family and the majesty of the emperor must not happen, so Empress Fu's position cannot be shaken.

At least she cannot be abolished for this reason.

After Liu Xie breathed a sigh of relief, he turned his head to look at Yang Biao and Fu Wan, and said with emotion:

"I know clearly that Yang Gong and Guo Zhang endured humiliation in front of the false emperor."

"I will definitely reward you for your contributions."

"Today I specially prepared a banquet to welcome Yang Gong and Guo Zhang, and celebrate the return of loyal ministers with all officials!"

Yang Biao and Fu Wan were overjoyed and said with excitement: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Liu Xie smiled slightly, then stretched out his hand to Empress Fu and said: "The queen will also go to the banquet with me."

Empress Fu listened to the unquestionable voice of Liu Xie, as if she was in another world.

This is the majesty that the emperor should have.

Although she still couldn't tell the truth from the false, under pressure and Fu Wan's burning gaze, she finally nodded meekly, handed her hand to Liu Xie, and walked out of Tai'an Hall with him.

The officials followed closely.

...

The banquet didn't end until the evening.

During the banquet, Yang Biao and Fu Wan were extremely glorious. As great heroes who returned with humiliation, they were bound to rise in the future, so many officials frequently toasted them and made friends with them.

The hall was full of wine and food, and it was very lively.

Empress Fu sat beside Liu Xie but was a little absent-minded, because her heart was full of doubts and confusion, and... unbelievable.

"Have I been wrong all along?"

Empress Fu looked at Liu Xie's familiar profile and began to doubt in her heart.

She could confirm that the emperor of Yecheng and the emperor of Xu County were completely different people, because their words, deeds and temperaments were completely opposite.

Liu Xie in front of her made her feel very unfamiliar.

She had never seen such an emperor before.

So confident, so majestic, giving people an indescribable sense of security.

This was something she had never felt in Emperor Xian of Han.

She had to admit that compared with the two emperors, Liu Xie in front of her was more like a real emperor, or...at all?

Just as Empress Fu was staring at Liu Xie's face in a trance, Liu Xie also noticed her gaze, so he put down the wine jar in his hand and smiled gently: "What's wrong with the queen? Is this food not to your taste? Why are you staring at me?"

Empress Fu panicked and quickly retracted her gaze and bowed her head to apologize: "Your Majesty, please forgive me, I am just..."

She hesitated for a long time and couldn't say why.

Seeing this, Liu Xie smiled and said, "I have been separated from you for a long time. You just came to Yecheng. It is normal for you to not adapt."

"Just adapt a little more."

These gentle words finally calmed the tension in Empress Fu's heart, but they could not make her relax.

"It has been three years since I switched and escaped. Today we meet, it should be a great joy. Queen, don't you offer me a drink?" Liu Xie said with a smile on his face.

However, although his smile was warm, the sharp eyes that outsiders could not see made Queen Fu feel like being pointed at by a sword.

"Your Majesty, I will offer you a drink."

"Okay."

Liu Xie readily agreed and drank with Queen Fu.

During the banquet, Fu Wan, who was already a little drunk, saw this scene and couldn't help but feel relieved. He smiled in his heart:

"I said that as long as she came to Yecheng to take a look, she would know who the real emperor was."

"Isn't this recognition!"

Fu Wan smiled and shook his head, turned around and continued to compete with Yang Biao in drinking.

...

After the banquet, all the ministers left.

The half-drunk Queen Fu was sent to Liu Xie's bedroom.

Liu Xie walked into the bedroom, took a look at the drunk and extremely beautiful Empress Fu, looked indifferent, took a stack of memorials, and turned to leave.

It was impossible for him to sleep with Empress Fu.

Because he could not trust this woman.

Which of the beauties in the palace could not compare to Empress Fu?

Moreover, he was not a hungry wolf. God knew whether Empress Fu pretended to recognize him and had other ideas behind his back.

If the other party took advantage of his sleep and hit his neck with a hairpin when they were sleeping together, then everything would be in vain.

"Your Majesty..."

Just as Liu Xie was about to leave, Empress Fu reached out and grabbed his sleeve, raised her head and looked at him. Although her face was full of drunkenness, her eyes were very sober.

"Are you really... the emperor?"

A flash of cold light flashed in Liu Xie's eyes. When he turned around, he still had a warm smile on his face. He leaned over and whispered in her ear: "I am destined by heaven, so I am naturally the emperor of the Han Dynasty."

"The queen is no longer conscious. Go to bed early."

Liu Xie stroked her face, waved his sleeves, turned around and strode away.

Empress Fu looked at his departing back.

There was pain in her beautiful eyes.

Her intuition told her that the emperor in front of her was not the emperor she knew.

But she couldn't be sure.

The face of Emperor Xian of Han flashed through Empress Fu's mind, and then the scene of Liu Xie touching her cheek just now, and a strong sense of betrayal and guilt emerged in her heart.

"Your Majesty..."

"I can't tell..."

"I really can't tell..."

Empress Fu's tears flowed silently, as if she was sobbing.