Shuhan

The moonlight was like water, quietly sprinkling on the bluestone slabs of the Yecheng Palace, covering this ancient palace with a layer of silver gauze.

The night breeze blows by, bringing a hint of coolness, but also mixed with the fragrance of flowers, making people feel peaceful.

Sun Luban stood in the corner of the hall. The moonlight shone through the window lattice, outlining her graceful figure, but could not illuminate the confusion and sorrow in her eyes.

Her eyes were fixed on Liu Chan, a man sitting on the dragon throne. Although he was not handsome, he had an imperial aura and his every move revealed unquestionable majesty.

"Go home, where is my home?" Sun Luban's voice was as thin as a mosquito, but it echoed clearly in the hall. Every word sounded like tears of blood squeezed out from the bottom of her heart.

Her red lips were slightly parted and tears were gleaming in her eyes, as if they would fall at any moment.

The State of Wu was destroyed, and she became the daughter of a fallen nation. The State of Wei, the place that might have once given her shelter, no longer had a place for her to stay.

Now, she only has a younger sister, and they depend on each other for survival. She has no relatives in this foreign country.

Liu Chan heard this and slowly turned his head, his eyes deep, as if he could see through people's hearts. He saw the helplessness and despair in Sun Luban's eyes, and a ripple appeared in his heart.

He asked softly, "What are you going to do?"

Sun Luban took a deep breath and seemed to have made some decision.

She straightened her chest, and her plump figure looked even more attractive in the moonlight, as if it was her last bargaining chip.

She stared at Liu Chan and said word by word: "Your Majesty is a hero of the time. All women in the world admire you, and so do I. Please, Your Majesty, cherish me."

When Liu Chan heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then a playful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

He didn't expect that at this turbulent time, he would actually meet such an infatuated woman, and she was a princess of the Wu Kingdom. This made him more curious about Sun Luban.

I didn’t expect that I would meet a little fan girl?

Liu Chan thought to himself, but pretended to be calm on the surface and said, "You really don't want to assassinate me?"

When Sun Luban heard this, her eyes instantly became moist and tears welled up in her eyes, but she tried hard not to let them fall.

"How dare I, a little girl, assassinate a hero?" She choked with sobs, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between her teeth, full of grievance and unwillingness.

She knew that she had no choice but to rely on the man in front of her.

Liu Chan looked at Sun Luban's tearful face and couldn't help feeling a little pity in his heart.

He sighed, walked forward, bent down to pick up the clothes that fell on the ground, and gently helped Sun Luban put them on.

His movements were gentle and delicate, as if he was handling a precious piece of porcelain.

"Go back first. I will summon you when I am interested."

Although Liu Chan's words were plain, they carried an unquestionable authority.

Sun Luban felt Liu Chan's tenderness and felt mixed emotions.

She had been confident in her beauty, but now, in front of the emperor, she couldn't help but doubt her own charm.

She put on her clothes silently, and every movement seemed so heavy, as if she was saying goodbye to something.

Finally, she looked at Liu Chan deeply, with a look that showed both reluctance and helplessness, then she slowly walked out of the hall and disappeared into the moonlight.

Liu Chan stood there, watching Sun Luban's back gradually going away, with an inexplicable emotion welling up in his heart.

He shook his head slightly, and his face looked particularly profound in the moonlight.

"Beauty is good, but life is more important."

He murmured to himself, as if reminding himself, or warning himself.

As the ruler of a country, he was fully aware of his responsibilities and missions, and he understood that in these troubled times, only by staying sober and rational could he ensure the stability of the Han Dynasty.

He turned around and sat back on the dragon chair, looking through the window lattice at the bright moon.

He already had many descendants, and his political mission as an emperor had long been completed.

Today, he pursues not only pleasure, but more importantly, self-cultivation, inner peace and longevity.

In this troubled time, living comfortably and long-lived is the most real pursuit.

As the night deepened, Liu Chan was the only one left in the hall. He closed his eyes and his thoughts drifted away.

The figure of Sun Luban flashed through his mind, but was soon replaced by other more important matters.

I still have a lot of things to do and many responsibilities to bear.

And Sun Luban may be just a small episode in his long life, a beautiful woman who allows him to relax temporarily after his busy life.

The moonlight is still bright, but deep in the Shu Palace, countless unknown stories and secrets are hidden.

The encounter between Sun Luban and Liu Chan is just one of them, and the dust of this history will eventually be deeply buried with the passage of time.

Time, like a leisurely walker, silently crossed the threshold of the ten years of destiny.

The severe cold of winter gradually fades away, and the spring breeze quietly descends on this ancient land with a touch of green.

However, beneath this seemingly spring-like vitality, there are hidden turbulent undercurrents.

The world is still far from achieving true peace.

The moonlight was like water, quietly sprinkling on the glazed tiles of the Yecheng Palace, refracting a faint blue light, as if covering this huge palace with a layer of mysterious veil.

The night is deep and quiet, with only the occasional chirping of insects breaking the silence.

Liu Chan, the young monarch, was reclining on the dragon throne made of golden nanmu wood, enjoying this rare leisure time.

In front of him was an ancient book, but he did not read it. He just looked out the window quietly, his eyes revealing a bit of worry and contemplation.

Inside the palace, the flickering candlelight shone on Liu Chan's young and handsome face, adding a bit of majesty to him.

He was wearing a gorgeous brocade robe embroidered with intricate dragon patterns, and the golden threads sparkled in the candlelight.

Liu Chan frowned slightly, as if he was thinking about something, or waiting for something.

Just then, the sound of soft footsteps broke the silence in the palace.

A palace maid, holding a plate of exquisite pastries, slowly walked into the hall.

Her steps were light, as if she was walking on clouds. Her face was pretty, but there was a barely perceptible determination hidden between her eyebrows.

Her eyes stayed on Liu Chan for a moment, then she lowered her head and presented the pastries respectfully.

Liu Chan didn't notice anything unusual. He smiled slightly and reached out to take the cake.

However, at this critical moment, the guard beside him suddenly flashed and stopped his action.

Liu Chan was stunned, then looked at the guard, with a hint of displeasure in his eyes.

But at this moment, he noticed the determination in the palace maid's eyes, and a trace of doubt arose in his heart.

"Wait a minute!" Liu Chan said in a deep voice, his eyes moving back and forth between the palace maids and the pastries, trying to find any flaws.

However, everything seemed normal, except for the slightly stiff smile of the palace maid.

At this moment, Liu Chan suddenly remembered something. He looked at the young eunuch beside him and motioned him to try the poison.

The young eunuch took the cake with trembling hands and took a careful bite.

However, the moment he bit down, his face suddenly changed, and he fell to the ground in pain, with black blood oozing from the corners of his mouth.

When Liu Chan saw this, he was shocked.

He stood up suddenly and looked at the palace maid with sharp eyes.

When the palace maid saw this, a trace of fear flashed across her eyes, but it was immediately replaced by determination.

She knew she had been exposed, but even so, she had to complete her mission. "Come here, protect the emperor!" Liu Chan's guards responded quickly and surrounded Liu Chan.

At the same time, several guards rushed to the maid and subdued her to the ground. The maid struggled, but to no avail.

Liu Chan looked at the little eunuch on the ground, and a strong anger and grief surged in his heart.

He took a deep breath and tried to calm down his emotions.

Then, he looked at the palace maid who was subdued on the ground and said in a deep voice: "Tell me, who sent you here?"

The maid clenched her teeth and said nothing.

She knew that once she opened her mouth, more people would be implicated.

However, Liu Chan did not intend to let her go easily.

He signaled the guards to take the maid away and interrogate her strictly.

When this happened, Liu Chan was furious.

He ordered a thorough investigation of the matter, vowing to find out the mastermind behind it.

For a time, there was panic in Yecheng and everyone was in danger.

Liu Chan's spies ran around, collecting clues and interrogating suspects.

After days of hard work, one shocking case after another gradually surfaced.

It turned out that this palace maid was a spy sent by the Wei State's School Affairs Office.

She lurked beside Liu Chan, waiting for an opportunity to kill him with a poisoned cake.

And behind her, there are more secret spies from the Wei State and secret collusion between the aristocratic families.

Either out of self-interest or out of hatred, they all stretched out their evil hands to Liu Chan.

Liu Chan looked at the interrogation record in his hand, and a strong anger surged in his heart.

He didn't expect that there were so many enemies hiding around him.

He took a deep breath and tried to calm down his emotions.

Then he ordered that all those involved in the case be arrested and severely punished.

In this turmoil, some people really deserved the punishment they got. For their own selfish interests, they did not hesitate to betray their country and their monarch.

Some people were eliminated by Liu Chan in order to consolidate his rule.

They may not have been directly involved in the assassination, but their existence posed a threat to Liu Chan's rule.

After this storm, no one in Jizhou dared to talk about rebellion anymore.

Liu Chan's rule became more stable.

He stood on the city wall of Yecheng, looking at the land devastated by war in the distance, and a strong determination surged in his heart.

He wanted to unify this land and let the people of the world live a peaceful life.

The destruction of Wei should be put on the agenda earlier.

The spring of the tenth year of Tianming.

This season of revival brings a touch of vitality to Yecheng.

In the early morning, when the first ray of sunlight penetrated the mist and shone on the ancient and majestic city wall, Liu Chan was already ready.

He was wearing a heavy suit of iron armor, which gleamed coldly in the sun, as if every piece of iron contained endless power.

The feathers on his helmet swayed gently and danced with the wind, adding a touch of heroic spirit.

Liu Chan was riding on a tall horse with shiny fur and steady hooves. It was obviously a rare good horse.

There was a trace of determination and confidence on Liu Chan's face, and his eyes were deep, as if he could see through everything.

The corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing an unquestionable dominance.

As the king of a country, his every move affects the fate of the country.

Today, he led the army to inspect the military camp in order to boost morale and prepare for the upcoming war.

The sun gradually became brighter, and Liu Chan and his entourage walked slowly on the spacious official road.

On both sides of the road, tender green grass sprouts are breaking through the ground, and the mountains in the distance are looming in the mist. Everything seems so peaceful and beautiful.

However, in this tranquility, there is a deadly crisis hidden.

Suddenly, a cold arrow flew out from the darkness like a poisonous snake, with a whistling sound, and pointed directly at Liu Chan's heart.

This arrow is well-made, with an extremely sharp tip that flashes coldly in the sunlight.

Liu Chan's reaction was extremely quick. He dodged to the side and the arrow just grazed his shoulder armor, leaving only a shallow scratch.

At that moment, time seemed to freeze and everyone held their breath until the arrow fell to the ground with a "pa" and someone exclaimed.

The accompanying soldiers were horrified and they quickly protected Liu Chan in the middle, fearing that any more accidents would happen.

At the same time, the spies of the Jianjunsi also took quick action, searching everywhere to try to find the assassin's trace.

Although Liu Chan was frightened, he did not panic.

He analyzed the situation calmly and had already made up his mind.

Another assassination!

Cao Rui, don’t you have any other tricks?
Soon, the truth came to light.

It turned out that the assassination was carried out by the Wei State's School Affairs Office.

They were unwilling to accept the failure of their last time, so they planned a more covert operation again.

They thought that they could kill Liu Chan in one fell swoop when he was completely unprepared.

However, they underestimated Liu Chan's vigilance and responsiveness.

When Liu Chan heard this, he was furious.

There was a blazing fire in his eyes, as if he wanted to burn all enemies to ashes.

He stood on the high platform of the military camp, his eyes sharp as torches, scanning the soldiers below the platform.

His voice pierced the sky, shaking the hearts of every soldier: "The State of Wei has committed such a despicable act, attempting to overthrow the Han Dynasty! How can we sit idly by? Today, I will personally lead the army and attack Wei in four directions! I swear to pacify the world in one fell swoop and bring peace to the people!"

Liu Chan's words were sonorous and powerful, and every word seemed to carry a thousand pounds of force, hitting the hearts of the soldiers heavily.

They looked at Liu Chan with admiration and determination in their eyes.

Liu Chan continued, "As soldiers of the Han Dynasty, we should put the country first and the people first. Today's battle is not only for the dignity of the country, but also for the well-being of the people of the world. I would like to encourage you all!"

After saying this, Liu Chan drew the sword from his waist and held it high.

The sword gleamed brightly in the sun, as if it had merged with Liu Chan's determination.

The soldiers in the audience also drew their weapons, raised them above their heads, and shouted in unison: "We swear to be loyal to Your Majesty until death! We swear to defend the Han Dynasty until death!"

At that moment, the morale in the military camp was high, and it seemed that even the air was filled with the breath of battle.

Liu Chan looked at this scene and his heart was filled with relief and pride.

With such a loyal and brave army, he will surely be able to defeat all enemies and realize his ambitions. (End of this chapter)