We agreed that you, a weak strategist, would fight against three heroes by yourself?

Xiyu was wearing a dark robe, and his sleeves fluttered gently in the breeze.

He looked stern. After returning to the Prime Minister's Mansion yesterday, he had been lingering with many thoughts in his mind.

Today, he came to the prison.

The prison was filled with dampness and decay, and the dim light made people feel even more depressed.

Xiyu walked through the narrow passage and came to a cell.

Through the iron bars, he saw Guan Yu's face as gloomy as water, and his eyes revealed an unyielding light.

On Guan Yu's date-like face, the stubble trembled slightly, as if telling of his unwillingness.

Xiyu stared at Guan Yu quietly, thinking about his loyalty and righteousness in his heart.

Then, he turned and walked to another cell. Liu Bei was sitting there, his expression was tired, but his eyes were still firm.

Xiyu understood that they were imprisoned in two rooms to prevent them from plotting.

However, he also knew that the friendship between the two was deep and could not be blocked by such a simple measure.

Liu Bei's eyes were fixed on Xi Yu, his face full of anxiety and panic.

He held the iron bars of the cell tightly with both hands, and said in a trembling voice: "Prime Minister, everything is my fault. Prime Minister, please don't blame Guan Yu. I was confused for a moment and did something wrong, but Guan Yu was just implicated by me. He is innocent."

Xi Yu listened to Liu Bei's plea for mercy, and a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth.

His eyes shot at Liu Bei like ice, and he said coldly: "Do you think I am a three-year-old child? Guan Yu and you conspired, how can he be innocent? Do you think your plan is perfect? ​​Humph, now you are in prison, and you still want to excuse the other party."

Liu Bei lowered his head, and a trace of despair flashed in his eyes. He knew that no matter how much he defended himself at this time, it would be futile.

Guan Yu, who was in another cell, heard Liu Bei's plea for mercy, and a warm current surged in his heart. But how could he let his brother bear the blame alone?

He opened his eyes wide and shouted loudly: "This matter has nothing to do with my brother. It was all done by me, Guan Yu. You can kill me or cut me up, it's all up to you!"

Xiyu frowned slightly. The depth of the friendship between the two was far beyond his imagination.

Xiyu stood there, silent for a long time.

Liu Bei's anxious eyes and Guan Yu's roar seemed to still echo in his ears, but he did not respond to any of their words.

He just glanced at the two imprisoned people quietly, then turned around resolutely and left the prison with steady steps.

His figure gradually disappeared at the end of the dim passage, leaving only heavy footsteps echoing in the silent prison.

Liu Bei looked at the direction where Xiyu left, his heart full of despair and uneasiness.

Guan Yu gritted his teeth, his eyes revealing an unyielding fighting spirit.

Xiyu's departure made the atmosphere in the prison even more depressing. They didn't know what fate was waiting for them.

Xi Yu hurried back to his room, still immersed in the confrontation in the prison.

However, when his eyes fell on the letter on the table, the haze in his heart instantly dissipated a little.

He hurriedly picked up the letter, and seeing the familiar handwriting, a warm current surged in his heart.

This is a letter from his brother Xi Zhicai.

Xi Yu's fingers gently stroked the letter paper, as if he could feel his brother's warmth.

Slowly unfolding the letter paper, Xi Yu's eyes were full of expectations.

Reading his brother's words, the familiar tone made him seem to return to the past.

In the letter, his brother talked about his life, which was plain but stable.

If his brother lived comfortably, he would be satisfied.

On the other side, Linglong stood quietly in Master Huang's room, feeling a little uneasy.

She lowered her head slightly, her eyes fell on the ground, waiting for Master Huang's question.

Master Huang sat in front of the desk, looking at Linglong gently. "Linglong, how are you doing recently?" His voice was steady and magnetic.

Linglong raised her head quickly and replied respectfully: "Master, other servants bullied me before, but since I was protected by you last time, no one bullies me anymore." Her eyes were full of gratitude.

Master Huang nodded slightly, with a faint smile on his lips.

"That's good. In this mansion, as long as you work hard, no one will dare to bully you." His words revealed a kind of majesty.

Linglong felt warm in her heart, she lowered her head again and said softly: "Thank you, Master. Linglong will do her best to live up to your expectations."

Master Huang looked at Linglong's well-behaved appearance, and a trace of pity surged in his heart.

He knew that the life of servants in this mansion was not easy.

"If you have any problems in the future, just come to me." Master Huang's voice was gentle and firm.

Linglong's eyes were slightly moist, and she nodded vigorously.

In this strange place, Master Huang's care made her feel a little warm.

She secretly made up her mind to do a good job and repay Master Huang's kindness.

Linglong was about to leave when suddenly a strong hand reached out from behind and grabbed her.

Linglong looked back in astonishment and saw Master Huang's anxious face, with a fiery flame burning in his eyes.

"What are you doing?" Linglong asked in panic, her voice trembling slightly.

Master Huang grabbed Linglong's arm tightly, stared at her with a torch-like gaze, and said anxiously: "Linglong, I like you! From the first time I saw you, I knew that you were the one destined for me."

Linglong widened her eyes in horror, her heart pounding as if it was about to jump out of her throat.

She tried to break free from Master Huang's hand, but found that he was too strong to break free.

"Let me go!" Linglong shouted angrily.

However, Master Huang was not moved at all. Instead, he held her hand harder and said, "Linglong, please follow me. I can give you glory and wealth and let you live a life that everyone can envy."

A feeling of disgust arose in Linglong's heart. She glared at Master Huang and said, "Master Huang, stop your wishful thinking! Although I, Linglong, come from a poor family, I have my own dignity and bottom line. I will never commit myself to glory and wealth. you."

Young Master Huang was slightly stunned, obviously not expecting Linglong to reject him so firmly.

His face turned gloomy and he said: "Linglong, you don't know how to flatter me. There is no woman that I, Master Huang, like that I can't get."

Linglong met Master Huang's gaze without fear and said, "Master Huang, even if you get my people, you still can't get my heart. I advise you to give up on this idea."

Master Huang hugged Linglong tightly and whispered in her ear: "Linglong, you see, as long as you obey me, you will enjoy endless benefits. No servant will dare to bully you again."

Linglong's eyes were empty and her heart was in chaos.

Her originally firm heart was gradually shaken by Master Huang's words.

She thought of the grievances and bullying she suffered in daily life among the servants, the unwarranted accusations and difficulties, which seemed like endless suffering.

At this moment, Master Huang's words were like a life-saving straw, giving her a glimmer of hope in despair.

She lowered her eyes slightly, with a look of hesitation on her face. There was a voice in her heart telling her that this was wrong, but another voice was saying that maybe this was the only chance to change her destiny.

Master Huang noticed Linglong's change and raised an evil smile on his lips. He gently stroked Linglong's hair and said softly: "Linglong, don't be afraid. I will treat you well."

There was a trace of confusion and helplessness in her eyes.

Finally, she slowly closed her eyes, stopped resisting, and allowed Master Huang to hold her tightly in his arms.

A few days passed quietly.

On this day, Xi Yu suddenly ordered people to release Guan Yu and Liu Bei from prison, and also ordered them to take a bath and change clothes before coming to see him.

The jailer hurried to the cell to deliver the news.

Guan Yu and Liu Bei looked at each other with surprise on their faces.

Guan Yu's thick eyebrows were furrowed, and Danfeng's eyes widened, wondering: "Brother, what kind of medicine is this prime minister selling in his gourd?"

Liu Bei also had a confused look on his face. He stroked his beard and thought for a moment before saying, "Second brother, I don't know. Could it be that the prime minister pardoned us? But this seems too sudden."

Under the urging of the jailer, they moved slowly, constantly guessing Xi Yu's intention.

Liu Bei and Guan Yu quickly took a shower and put on clean clothes.

They were walking on the way to Xiyu's room, their steps a little hurried, their expressions full of nervousness and doubt.

Liu Bei frowned slightly, lowered his voice and said to Guan Yu: "Second brother, do you think the Prime Minister will really pardon us?"

His eyes shone with anticipation, but also with deep concern.

After all, their previous situation was extremely dangerous, and now this sudden change made him unable to believe it.

Guan Yu stroked his long beard, Danfeng's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said in a deep voice: "Brother, maybe this is really possible. But we should not take it lightly. I don't know what the prime minister's move is."

His heart was also full of doubts, but his steps did not stop at all.

The two of them walked and talked in low voices, the uneasiness in their hearts hanging over them like a dark cloud.

They didn't know what twist of fate awaited them.

Liu Bei and Guan Yu finally arrived at the door of Xi Yu's room.

They took a deep breath and slowly opened the door.

I saw Xi Yu sitting at the table with a gloomy face and no trace of a smile.

The two of them felt nervous and immediately knelt down to salute.

Liu Bei lowered his head, looking nervous and feeling uneasy.

Guan Yu also pursed his lips tightly, with a hint of vigilance in his eyes.

Xi Yu looked at them coldly and did not let them get up.

After a moment of silence, he said: "You should thank Your Majesty! According to my opinion, you should continue to suffer. But Your Majesty is kind and after discussing with me, he decided to let you fend for yourself among the people."

Hearing this, Liu Bei felt a surge of complicated emotions in his heart.

He raised his head slightly, looked at Xi Yu, and said: "Your Majesty, Prime Minister, my two brothers are grateful to Your Majesty for your kindness. If there is an opportunity, we will definitely repay Your Majesty and the Prime Minister for their great kindness."

Guan Yu's eyes flashed with a trace of unwillingness, but he also knew that it was not appropriate to say anything at this time, so he just knelt silently.

Xi Yu snorted softly and said, "Huh, I hope you guys can take care of yourself and don't cause any more trouble. Otherwise, you won't be so lucky next time."

After speaking, he waved his hand to signal them to leave.

Liu Bei and Guan Yu stood up slowly and exited the room as if they had been granted amnesty.

In their hearts there was confusion about the future, gratitude for His Majesty's kindness, and fear of Xi Yu's moodiness.

They don't know what will be waiting for them among the people, but at this moment, they can only obey the destiny.

After coming out of Xiyu's room, Liu Bei's face was full of solemnity.

As he walked, he whispered: "Second brother, I can sell straw sandals. Tell me, what are you going to do next?"

There was a hint of worry in Liu Bei's eyes.

Guan Yu frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he said: "Brother, let's discuss this matter later. Let's see what the next step is."

Guan Yu's tone was steady, and his eyes narrowed slightly, as if he was thinking about something.

At this moment, Xi Yu's voice came: "You can get up and leave quickly."

Liu Bei and Guan Yu turned around quickly, knelt down again, and said in unison: "Thank you, Prime Minister."

Their voices were full of gratitude.

Then, the two stood up and left slowly.

Liu Bei and Guan Yu slowly walked out of the Prime Minister's Mansion. As soon as they stepped into the street, they noticed that countless eyes were projected at them like thorns in their backs.

People pointed at them and whispered to each other.

Liu Bei and Guan Yu's faces suddenly surged with embarrassment and shame. They subconsciously lowered their heads, as if they wanted to find a crack in the ground to get into.

The two hurried, just wanting to escape from this embarrassing scene as soon as possible.

After a while, they came to a hidden corner.

Guan Yu frowned and asked solemnly: "Brother, should we give up our great cause now? Or wait for the opportunity to make a comeback?"

Guan Yu's eyes flashed with unwillingness and confusion. He clenched his fists and waited for Liu Bei's answer.

Liu Bei sighed, his face full of helplessness and fatigue. He shook his head slightly and said: "Second brother, it is a blessing to be able to save your life now. What else can you talk about?"

Liu Bei's voice was deeply frustrated. He looked into the distance with empty eyes, as if he had lost all hope.

Guan Yu felt sad after listening to Liu Bei's words.

He remained silent, just standing there quietly, with thousands of thoughts in his mind.

Their former ambitions and passions now seem to have turned into bubbles.

But Guan Yu still had a trace of unwillingness in his heart. He secretly vowed that as long as there was a chance, he must rise again with Liu Bei and realize their great cause.

Liu Bei's eyes gradually focused from confusion. He looked at Guan Yu and said in a heavy tone: "Second brother, let's talk about the most realistic thing first. How should we live next? Or you follow me."

Liu Bei's face was full of expectation. He longed to have a brother to accompany him in this difficult time and face the unknown life together.

Guan Yu shook his head slightly, his eyes firm and resolute.

He stroked his long beard and said in a deep voice: "Brother, I just need to know where you are. There is no need to follow. I will find a place to stay. If necessary, I will go through fire and water."

After listening to Guan Yu's words, Liu Bei felt an indescribable complex emotion in his heart.

He sighed, nodded helplessly, and said: "Okay, second brother, since you have decided so, I will not force you. But you must take care of yourself."

The two looked at each other, without saying much, each other's intentions were clear.

They turned around, continued to walk, and slowly left.

Xiyu sat in the study, playing with a brush in his hand, frowning, thinking over and over again about letting Liu Bei and Guan Yu go.

He thought to himself: "Letting Liu Bei and Guan Yu go is like raising a tiger to cause trouble. These two are definitely not ordinary people, and they will probably cause a lot of trouble in the future."

Thinking of this, Xiyu's eyes flashed with a trace of worry.

However, after a moment, he raised the corners of his mouth slightly and showed a confident smile.

"But, so what? How can I, Xiyu, be afraid of them? Let's see how big a wave they can make." Xiyu put down the brush, stood up, and walked to the window.

Looking at the scenery outside the window, he had already made a decision in his heart.

He believed that with his wisdom and power, even if Liu Bei and Guan Yu were more capable, it would be difficult to shake his position.

At this time, Liu Bei and Guan Yu, who were far away, did not know what Xiyu was thinking.

They were planning their future lives, completely unaware of what kind of fate and challenges were waiting for them.

In the palace, Liu Xie sat alone on his seat, his face gloomy and his heart full of sorrow.

He heard that Liu Bei and Guan Yu had left, and he couldn't help sighing.

In the past, although Liu Xie was in a high position, he was like a puppet, and he had nowhere to tell his distress.

Occasionally playing with the little eunuch was just to temporarily forget his troubles.

But now, knowing that Liu Bei and the others had left, his hope seemed to dim a little more.

Liu Xie looked at the empty palace, his eyes revealing deep helplessness.

He shook his head slightly and said to himself: "Liu Bei, Guan Yu, I don't know when I can see you again after you leave."

He was no longer in the mood to call the little eunuch to come and play, but just sat there quietly, immersed in his thoughts.

That lonely figure seemed particularly lonely in this magnificent palace.

Xi Yu sat at the table, his eyes empty, lost in thought, his mind still immersed in the entanglement of letting Liu Bei and Guan Yu go.

His brows slightly wrinkled, a trace of worry appeared on his face, and he secretly thought about the possible consequences of this decision.

Just then, a light footstep came, and Xi Shi walked in gracefully.

She held a plate of fresh fruits in her hands, the fruits were bright in color and exuded an attractive fragrance.

Xi Shi had a gentle smile on her face, like a flower blooming in spring.

"Husband, eat some fruit." Xi Shi said softly, her voice as pleasant as a silver bell.

Xi Yu was awakened from his meditation. He looked at Xi Shi, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then a gentle smile appeared.

Xi Shi put the fruit on the table, looked at Xi Yu, and asked curiously: "Husband, why are you in a daze?"

Xi Yu sighed slightly and said: "I was thinking about Liu Bei just now. Letting them go, I don't know if it is right or wrong. I am always worried that I will raise a tiger to harm me in the future."

Xi Shi nodded slightly, said "Oh", then stretched out her jade hand, gently held Xi Yu's hand, and comforted: "Husband, you don't have to worry so much. Since things have come to this, let it go. Maybe they won't bring as much trouble as you think." (End of this chapter)