I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 460 People inside the wall want to get out

Of course Liu Bian wanted to take charge of the affairs of the Western Regions, after all, it has been a tradition since ancient times.

But now, he still has no spare energy to invest in the Western Regions.

At most, Dunhuang County could provide some assistance to Hu Zhen, the Chief of the Western Regions, to the best of its ability.

Thinking of this, Liu Bian remembered that he had not visited Empress Dowager He for two days. Although Empress Dowager He would not complain about anything, Liu Bian still decided to go.

But not long after entering the West Palace, Liu Bian noticed the sneaky figure of a dog.

Without waiting for Liu Bian to say anything, the man came out obediently: "Greetings, my brother."

It was Liu Xie.

"Xie'er? What are you doing here?" Liu Bian asked.

Liu Xie heard this and said with a bitter face: "I was driven out by my grandmother and I dare not go back..."

Empress Dowager Dong had always doted on Liu Xie and almost always granted his requests, so how could she be willing to drive Liu Xie out?
Liu Bian became curious: "What did my brother do to anger my grandmother?"

Liu Xie continued with a bitter face, "It's not a big deal. I think it's too troublesome to live in the palace and go to Hongdu Gate to study every day... I want to ask my grandmother to agree to let me live outside the palace."

"What else?" Liu Bian asked.

Liu Xie had no choice but to say, "I see that Kong Ming is now living alone in a rented house. He is living a very comfortable life. I envy him very much."

Liu Xie was the same age as Zhuge Liang. He would be fifteen after the Chinese New Year, which was not considered young for modern people.

It didn't really matter to Liu Bian that he had to move out of the palace, not to Chenliu to assume the throne.

"So grandma got angry and kicked you out?"

Liu Xie whispered, "That's not the case."

"But then my grandmother asked me how often I returned to the palace, and I answered once every five days. So she got angry and kicked me out."

Liu Bian glanced at Liu Xie and said with a smile: "Don't you know how to proceed step by step? First once every two days, then once every three days... once every five days."

"Thank you for your teachings, brother. I will do the same next time!" After thanking him, Liu Xie turned to Liu Bian and said, "Brother, you are the only one who can persuade my grandmother now!"

Facing Liu Xie's request, Liu Bian had no choice but to wave his hand and said, "Okay, okay, I'll talk to your grandmother for you. Whether it will work or not is another matter... You should come with us too, and stop wandering around in the West Palace."

"Thank you, brother. With you here, grandma will definitely not refuse!"

Afterwards, Liu Bian took Liu Xie to see Queen Dowager Dong. After Liu Bian mentioned the matter, Liu Xie also assured Queen Dowager Dong that he would visit the palace every two days, which made Queen Dowager Dong give in.

After the matter was accomplished, Liu Xieyu stayed in Empress Dowager Dong's palace as before.

Liu Bian went to Empress Dowager He's palace.

On the way, he asked Guo Zhi, who was beside him and had been officially promoted to the position of Zhong Chang Shi - "Tell me, is what Xie Er said true?"

Guo Zhi immediately replied: "I don't know, I will ask later..."

Liu Bian did not answer directly, but asked again: "Does Xie'er still often accompany Kong Ming now?"

Guo Zhi replied, "Yes, according to the report from the eunuchs who followed the Prince of Chenliu, whenever Zhuge Kongming came to Hongdu Gate to study, the Prince of Chenliu would put aside his medical affairs and go to look for Zhuge Kongming."

Liu Bian nodded and continued walking.

This was also his activity time, as Liu Bian habitually did not use sedan chairs or sheep carts.

Before entering the Empress Dowager He's palace, Liu Bian said, "Then there's no need to ask, so as to avoid causing people with ulterior motives to speculate..."

"only!"

Liu Bian hummed lightly. At this time, the people in Empress Dowager He's palace had already discovered Liu Bian and bowed down.

"Mom, I'm here."

"Can you have your meal on time today?" Empress Dowager He was as happy as ever about Liu Bian's arrival.

"Only a quarter of an hour late."

"It's okay, it's okay. No matter how busy you are, you have to take care of your health..." Hearing Empress Dowager He's concerned voice, Liu Bian felt relieved.

……

On the other side, after Liu Bian left, Queen Dowager Dong dismissed her attendants and left only Liu Xie.

With a bit of helplessness on his face, he asked: "Are you satisfied now?"

Liu Xie also had a bit of grievance on his face, and said: "It's not that my grandson wants to leave my grandmother, but it's really that my grandson is getting older now, and it's not suitable for me to stay in the palace for a long time. Instead of waiting for the ministers to bring up the matter of returning to the country, it's better to move out of the palace as soon as possible to avoid giving people a chance to talk about me."

As he spoke, Liu Xie sighed. He had gotten used to the comfortable environment of Hongdu School. He really didn't want to go to Chenliu State to be a prince where his every move would be supervised by someone.

Empress Dowager Dong said: "As long as I am here, I will be able to persuade your brother not to leave for the throne."

Liu Xie also came forward and leaned against Queen Mother Dong, murmuring, "Grandson also wants to stay with grandma forever."

"Well, just leave the palace. At least you can stay in Luoyang. I'll ask your brother to choose a bigger mansion for you and send more servants and guards..."

"Grandma... There's no rush for the mansion. I'm thinking of going to Hongdumen to study and live there tomorrow... Hey, grandma, don't be angry. I really have nowhere to live if I leave here... How about I go to Hongdumen to study now?"

……

It is no coincidence.

Ye Ting, the residence of Princess Wannian.

Liu Shou was lying on the bed in a daze.

The girl had a little worry, she wanted to leave the palace.

Liu Shou was actually very envious of Liu Xie for being able to go to Hongdu Gate to study frequently.

She had lived in the palace since she was a child, and when she got married, she would live in the princess's mansion. In recent years, every time she went to the West Garden, it would be the happiest time for Liu Shou. Although, this happiness also had something to do with the person whose name she was embarrassed to mention.

Although Liu Shou had been favored by the emperor since birth, the poor environment in the previous emperor's harem made it impossible to raise a domineering princess.

Liu Shou was afraid that her ideas would cause trouble for his brother.

Speaking of which, Liu Shou's fiefdom Wannian County was located in Jingzhao Yin, and Gaozu's father was buried here. With the land rent from the fiefdom added up over the years, she was already a wealthy woman at a young age.

Even without the princess's mansion, she could live well in Luoyang.

"Princess, it's getting late. You should rest."

After hearing the female official's reminder, Liu Shou came back to his senses.

The female official had been serving Liu Shou, so how could she not see what was on Liu Shou's mind?

After a moment's hesitation, she suggested, "The princess has always been on good terms with the queen. If you have a problem that is difficult to resolve, you might as well ask the queen for help."

"I see that the queen is virtuous and will definitely be able to relieve the princess's worries..."

……

The next day.

"What? Wan Nian wants to leave the palace too?"

"Also?" Cai Yan was a little confused.

Liu Bian smiled.

He suddenly felt like the child he had raised was now time for him to go out and explore the world.

Well, I won’t keep my son when he grows up.

Just when Liu Bian decided to let go of everything, he suddenly asked Cai Yan: "Has Zhao Ji ever thought of going out for a walk after entering the palace for so many years?"

Cai Yan was such a smart person that she guessed Liu Bian's thoughts at once: "You want to go on a tour?"

(End of this chapter)