Section 37 Chapter 11 Layout (1)

  Inside the bedroom of the Han Emperor, Liu Xie was pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back, his eyebrows furrowed into a line. Li Chen had been gone for so long, Song Jiu should have already received the news, but why hadn't he come yet? Was it that he didn't want to surrender? Thinking of this made his heart slightly chilled. Just then, there were faint footsteps outside the door. Liu Xie thought he was mistaken and leaned in to listen carefully, when suddenly Li Chen's voice came: "Your humble servant Li Chen, Song Jiu requests an audience with Your Majesty!"

  Liu Xie suddenly smiled and let out a long sigh, hastily opening the door of the bedroom. He saw Li Chen supporting Song Jiu who was limping towards him.

  The two saw the emperor and were about to kneel, Liu Xie quickly helped them up: "Song Jiu has injuries on his body, no need for too much courtesy!" The three of them then entered the bedroom. Liu Xie was in a great mood, laughing: "I'm very happy you could come! I think you also understand my intentions, let's open the window and speak frankly, are you willing to follow me? You can express your attitude now!"

  Song Jiuyi bowed: "I have come to serve Your Majesty with the labor of a dog and horse!" Li Chen also hastily bowed: "So am I!"

  "Alright, alright!" Liu Xie suddenly stopped smiling and turned serious: "I think you also know the current situation in the imperial court. Cao Cao monopolizes state power and views me as nothing. So if you follow me, then that means you are enemies with Cao Cao. Have you considered this consequence?"

  Song Jiuyi smiled and said: "Your Majesty, we have come here with a clear understanding of everything. Li Chen and I are alone and unencumbered, with nothing to lose but our lives. If that day really comes, we only hope that the historians will record our names in the chapter on loyalty and righteousness!"

  "Well said! If I can achieve great things, I will not disappoint the two of you!" Liu Xie changed the subject: "Some things are better done sooner rather than later. Song Jiu has been unwell for the past couple of days and will stay in the palace. Li Chen, go to the Taiwei's residence tomorrow and deliver a message for me. Be sure to remember to avoid everyone, including the servants at the Taiwei's residence!" Liu Xie had to be careful, as the incident with the imperial edict was leaked by a servant in Dong Cheng's residence to Cao Cao. If there were traitors in Dong Cheng's residence, it was likely that Cao Cao had planted spies in the residences of these high-ranking officials.

  Liu Xie carefully instructed the matters to be transmitted, and the two of them retreated. At this moment, it was already past three watches, Liu Xie's spirit was very good, without any sleepiness. As people say, "when one is full and warm, they think of desires". Now that the major events had been arranged properly, Liu Xie suddenly thought of the Empress and couldn't bear the longing in his heart, so he went straight to the Empress's palace!