It seemed that he had taken a big step forward. He got Xuzhou and finally expanded his power out of Langya. At that time, the dream of being closer to that position in the Thousand Autumn Hall in Luoyang seemed to become clear than ever before –

He naturally was entitled to that dream. His Liu family originally owned this world. Among the many sons and daughters of the clan, he was the only one known as the golden child.

When Emperor Xuan died, Liu Ai and Liu Li fought over the throne. In the end, one died while the other ended up in prison. The throne was left empty. At that time, he was 17 and had just returned to Langya from Yanzhou.

The officials in Luoyang mentioned his name as the most suitable one to take the throne among the clan. Naturally, those were all just speculations. Now, with the opportunity of this chaotic world, he has finally come out from the Langya Kingdom through his hard work and occupied a new territory, such a good one too. It would undoubtedly lay a solid foundation for his more ambitious goal if he could swallow Xuzhou.

After thinking about it, he decided to venture out of the city and come to Lingbi again to visit the man he was so eager to recruit, known as the green-eyed commander, Bi Zhi.

On the first visit, Bi Zhi was fighting against Yang Xin in the Xiaodi, and he could not see him. The second time, Bi Zhi politely refused him. The third time when he came, he hoped that his sincerity could break the golden stone.

Liu Yan, who had been watching the area of Xuzhou, already realized that the green-eyed General was extraordinary since his first battle against Xue Tai. It proved that he had not been wrong in any way.

……

The last two times he came, although Xue An had withdrawn his troops from Xiaqiu to protect Xiapi, Yang Xin was still attacking Lingbi. This time when he came, Yang Xin had already retreated his troops. Lingbi was at peace.

Liu Yan did not know that Yang Xin had surrendered to Wei Shao. Nor did he know that Yang Xin had retreated on the orders of Wei Shao. His lobbying was doomed to failure.

On this day, he met Bizhi successfully. He also treated him respectfully because of his status as a royal family member, treating him politely and calling him ‘King.’ However, no matter how much Liu Yan persuaded him, Bi Zhi never nodded his head, like the last time.

Bi Zhi said, “I am just a country bumpkin. I am grateful to the King for his high regard and three visits. I should have served as a dog and horse, but I have no great ambition, nor do I have any great skills. I was lucky to be able to settle in a place. I am satisfied with this. I dare not delay the King’s great work. Please forgive me, Your Majesty.”

Liu Yan was wise and knew he could not force others to do anything. He said, “I have heard that your wife is the daughter of Qiao’s family in Yanzhou and that you and the Marquis of Yan, Wei Shao, are brothers-in-law. I wonder if you have ever met the Marquis of Yan?”

Bi Zhi said: “I have met him once.”

Liu Yan smiled and said, “The Marquis of Yan is a powerful man in the world, I have heard of him, but I have never met him. General and Marquis Yan are brothers-in-law, so could it be that Marquis Yan has already taken a step ahead of me and sought to win your heart?”

Bi Zhi hurriedly said: “Your Majesty is joking. I only met with the Marquis of Yan last year, so there is no such thing.”

Liu Yan’s eyes flickered slightly. After a brief pause, he said, “When I was a teenager and in distress, the Qiao House did not abandon me and kept me for several years. Your wife and I are like brother and sister. I am here today with a small gift. Can the General allow us to meet?”

……

Da Qiao met Liu Yan in the hall. Liu Yan has a graceful appearance and has always been gentle and elegant. When he stayed with Qiao’s family in the early years, he and Xiao Qiao were in love, so Da Qiao had a good impression of him. He left Yanzhou at 17 years old, and now, after many years, they are meeting here, and when she thinks about the past, she feels a lot of emotions. Knowing his old history with Xiao Qiao, they caught up with each other without mentioning Xiao Qiao in a single sentence.

Each of them talked about the current situation. Suddenly Liu Yan hesitated and asked, “Dare I ask sister Fan, do you know Man Man’s recent situation now?”Da Qiao hesitated.

“Sister Fan, don’t worry too much. I have no other intention. It’s just that I haven’t heard from her for many years. That’s why I’m asking.”

Da Qiao raised her eyes and saw Liu Yan looking out the window with a melancholy expression. When she thought of the history of their youth, she could only sigh that fate had caught up with them.

After some thought, she said, “I’m not going to lie, I’ve been communicating with my sister …… and she’s doing well now, and she’s pregnant. Thanks for your concern, King Langya.”

Although two years had passed, Da Qiao could see that Liu Yan still longed for Xiao Qiao. Therefore, she deliberately emphasized this to dispel his obsession.

Liu Yan was distracted for a moment. Then he suddenly smiled and said, “Thank you, sister, for telling me. I have also heard some old stories about the Qiao family and the Marquis of Yan. I was worried that she was not doing well there. I am relieved to know that she is doing well. In my heart, she is my sister, just like you. Can you send her my regards the next time you write to her?”

Da Qiao said, “Please speak, King Langya.”

“Say …….” Liu Yan lowered his eyes and contemplated.

“Just say, when she and the Marquis of Yan were married and held a banquet, old memories constrain me, and I did not celebrate the wedding in time, so I was ashamed. Now that the time has changed, I am enlightened. I am glad to hear the joyful news, congratulate her, and wish her all the best. Every word is true from my heart.”

Da Qiao had doubts, but her heart calmed when she heard such words. She nodded and smiled, “Don’t worry, King Langya. I will convey your message to her.”

Liu Yan thanked Da Qiao. Then he said goodbye. Bi Zhi sent him out of Lingbi.

Liu Yan, who had left Lingbi on horseback, stopped after walking a stone’s throw away, facing north, and stared for a while. Liu Fan, his attendant, knew that he was still unsuccessful in recruiting Bi Zhi, hesitated and asked: “Xuzhou is in danger. In addition to Xue’an, Yang Xin is also waiting closely. Bi Zhi refused to join us. What is the King’s next step?”

Liu Yan retracted his eyes from the north and slowly said, “I heard that even three-year-old children in Luoyang are singing the nursery rhyme ‘Sun in the mountain, walking at the end.’ Xing Xun is bound to usurp the throne. Just wait and see. Once the situation has changed, I could move and make another decision. ” After saying this, he moved his horse forward and did not look back.