The frail counselor you said, you fight against three heroes alone?

Chachatu said tremblingly: "General Zhao, let's talk it over peacefully. Don't use force."

Zhao Yun's eyes widened with anger, and he shouted, "It's too late to say this now! Do it!"

Chachatu stood there, his face turned pale in an instant, and beads of sweat the size of beans rolled down his forehead.

Zhong Yuan's words flashed through his mind like lightning: "A good man never suffers a loss in front of him."

At this moment, he knew that he was in a desperate situation. If he continued to be tough, the consequences would be disastrous.

He was struggling internally over whether to keep talking tough or to beg for mercy. Finally, his instinct for survival prevailed.

He fell to his knees with a plop, his hands trembling as he stretched them forward, crying, "Please spare my life! I did send someone to assassinate Xi Yu, but I was really confused for a moment! I was bewitched and deceived, and that's why I did such a stupid thing!"

As he spoke, he kowtowed repeatedly, and his head hit the ground heavily, making a "bang bang" sound.

At this moment, Chachatu was filled with regret and fear. He regretted his impulsiveness and recklessness, and was even more afraid of the punishment he was about to face.

He prayed silently in his heart, hoping that the other party would let him go because of his begging for mercy.

He raised his eyes secretly, observing the other person's expression, trying to see a hint of hope.

However, Zhao Yun's expression remained gloomy, and the coldness in his eyes made Chachatu shudder.

"Please, please forgive me this time. I promise I will never do it again. I will be loyal to you and work like a slave to repay you!"

Chachatu continued to beg desperately, his eyes full of pleading. His embarrassed appearance formed a sharp contrast with his previous arrogance.

Everyone present was silent, their eyes focused on Chachatu.

Zhao Yun's handsome sword-like eyebrows slightly raised, his eyes full of contempt and ridicule.

He was wearing silver armor that shone with a cold light in the sun. He stood with his arms folded and sneered, "Oh, I didn't expect that, Chachatu, you are an emperor, but now you are so humble. You are really flexible. Where is your dignity?"

Chachatu's face turned red and white, and the awkward smile froze on his face, as if he had been slapped hard in the face.

Anger rose in his heart and he wished he could cut Zhao Yun into pieces, but he did not dare to do so and could only suppress the hatred in his heart.

He laughed dryly twice and said in a hoarse voice: "General Zhao, this is a different time. I just want to save my life now, so I don't care about the emperor's face."

As he spoke, he secretly cursed Zhao Yun in his heart for meddling in other people's business.

The people around began to whisper and cast various complicated looks at Chachatu, some with contempt, some with surprise, and some with gloating.

Chachatu clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms. The piercing pain kept him awake at all times, reminding him how difficult his current situation was.

Zhao Yun looked at Chachatu who was bowing down in front of him, and the contempt in his heart was still surging.

However, at that moment, he was suddenly at a loss.

His eyes roamed back and forth over Chachatu, and his hand unconsciously gripped the hilt of the sword at his waist, tightening it slightly.

Zhao Yun frowned, thinking to himself: The Prime Minister only ordered me to lead the troops here, but did not mention how to deal with this difficult matter. What should I do?
His eyes wandered over Chachatu, filled with mixed emotions.

Zhao Yun looked at Chachatu and asked sternly, "Chachatu, do you know that your crime is unforgivable? You sent someone to assassinate Xi Yu. This behavior is intolerable."

Upon hearing this, Chachatu knelt down again with a thud, kowtowed repeatedly, and said in panic: "General Zhao, I know I was wrong. I am willing to pay any price to make up for my mistake, I only beg the general to spare my life." His eyes were full of pleading, and tears were welling up in his eyes.

After some thought, Zhao Yun looked at Chachatu with a sharp gaze and said resolutely: "Chachatu, don't make any more meaningless struggles. I have decided that you should pack up your things now and follow me back to the Central Plains. As for your guilt, I will leave it to the Prime Minister to deal with it."

When Chachatu heard this, he looked embarrassed. He frowned and his eyes were full of confusion.

He muttered to himself: Once I go to the Central Plains, life and death will no longer be under my control, but if I don't agree, I'm afraid I won't be able to get through this hurdle.

He hesitated and said, "General Zhao, this... this is a bit hasty. If I leave, many affairs here will fall into chaos."

Zhao Yun frowned, and suddenly stopped the spear in his hand with a clang sound. He asked sternly: "What? Don't you have the sincerity to plead guilty? Don't make excuses. It will do you no good to delay."

Chachatu was intimidated by Zhao Yun's momentum. He gritted his teeth and said helplessly: "Forget it, forget it. I agree to go back to the Central Plains with you. But I beg the general to give me some time so that I can arrange things here properly. After all, there are my people here, and I can't just ignore them like this."

Zhao Yun looked at Chachatu and said after a moment of silence, "Okay, I'll give you two days. After two days, no matter whether you have made arrangements or not, you must follow me. If you dare to play any tricks, I will not let you off easily."

Chachatu nodded quickly, and said like a chick pecking at rice: "Thank you, General. I will abide by the agreement."

Although he was extremely reluctant at this moment, he had no choice but to agree and then find another way.

There was a cunning gleam in his eyes, but it was quickly covered up by a submissive look.

Chachatu nodded and said, "Don't worry, General Zhao. How dare I play tricks on you. Please come this way. I will arrange accommodation for you."

His face was filled with ingratiating smiles, but his eyes flashed with an elusive light from time to time.

Zhao Yun had a serious look on his face. He stared at Chachatu with sharp eyes and said in a cold tone: "Chachatu, you'd better remember what I said. If you do anything wrong in the next two days, I will never let you go. I, Zhao Yun, am not someone you can fool. I am always watching you."

As he spoke, he tightened his grip on the spear in his hand. The spear body glowed coldly, as if warning Chachatu.

Chachatu was nervous. He was thinking secretly in his mind, but on the surface he pretended to be very sincere and said, "General, I am now guilty and I only hope to atone for my sins. How can I dare to have any other thoughts? I will definitely cooperate with you and will never dare to offend you in the slightest."

Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead and his hands were shaking slightly unconsciously.

Zhao Yun narrowed his eyes slightly. He could feel that there was a hint of falsehood in Chachatu's words, but he didn't want to alert the enemy at this time.

He just snorted heavily and said, "I hope you mean what you say. Let's go and check out the accommodation you arranged."

Chachatu hurriedly led the way, but he was thinking in his heart how to find a turning point in the next two days. He didn't want to be taken back to the Central Plains so easily and be slaughtered.

His steps were a little unsteady, as if every step was very difficult, and the anxiety and uneasiness in his heart continued to spread.

Ho Tung and Ho Sai walked into the Prime Minister's Residence in a dusty state. Their faces showed a little fatigue, but more of the satisfaction after completing the task.

The two walked quickly to Xi Yu, knelt on one knee, and said in unison: "Prime Minister, we have already found out the relevant information about Liu Bei and handled it properly."

Xiyu's slightly frowned brows instantly relaxed, and his eyes were full of admiration.

He stood up, walked to the two of them, helped them up with his own hands, and said with a smile: "Well done! Get up quickly and tell me the details."

He Dong cleared his throat and began to report in detail.

Xi Yu nodded slightly while listening, with a satisfied smile on his face. He said: "You have acted calmly and tactfully this time, and you have lived up to my expectations. This is crucial to our current situation."

He Xi scratched his head and said a little embarrassedly: "Prime Minister, this is what we should do. We are honored to receive your recognition." Xi Yu laughed and said cheerfully: "There will be rewards for merit. I will remember your contributions. There will be more important tasks waiting for you to complete in the future."

He Dong and He Xi looked at each other, their eyes full of excitement and enthusiasm. They secretly made up their minds to work harder for the prime minister in the future.

Xi Yu smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Okay, you guys should go back to the barracks and take a rest."

"Yes, Prime Minister!" He Dong and He Xi responded in unison.

They turned and left the Prime Minister's Mansion, heading back to the military camp.

He Dong had a smile on his face the whole time. As he walked, he said to He Xi excitedly, "Brother, the Prime Minister's praise really fills me with strength."

He Xi also had a look of joy on his face. He nodded vigorously, his eyes full of longing: "Yes, to be recognized by the Prime Minister, all our previous hard work is worth it. I am now thinking about doing more for the Prime Minister in the future and making more contributions."

Their steps were brisk, as if there was wind under their feet, the sun shone on them, and the atmosphere of joy filled the air around them.

"Let's go. When we get back to the barracks, we'll tell our brothers about what happened so that everyone can be happy too."

The figures of the two brothers gradually walked away in the sunshine, but the joy in their eyes lingered for a long time.

Xi Yu walked into Liu Xie's residence with steady steps. When he saw Liu Xie again, a trace of relief flashed across his eyes. Liu Xie's face was ruddy and he looked much better than before.

Xi Yu bowed slightly and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, I am here to see you. Your Majesty is in good spirits now, and I am very happy."

When Liu Xie saw Xi Yu, he smiled gently and said, "My dear Xi, please don't be polite. I feel that my health has improved a lot during this period."

Xi Yu stepped forward and whispered, "Your Majesty, I have already sent people to the Kushan Kingdom. How dare Chachatu do such a treasonous thing? I will definitely ask him what is going on."

Liu Xie's eyes lit up instantly, his face was full of excitement, and he said: "Very good, very good! Xi Aiqing did a good job on this matter. This Chachatu is really abominable, he should be questioned."

A sense of pleasure surged in his heart, as if the long-pent-up resentment was finally being vented.

Then, Liu Xie looked at Xi Yu with a hint of expectation and said, "My dear Xi, play a game of chess with me. It has been a long time since I played chess with you."

Xi Yu looked at Liu Xie's expectant eyes, and his heart moved. He quickly responded: "I obey your order. It is my honor to play chess with Your Majesty."

Liu Xie set up the chessboard, and his hands were shaking slightly when he picked up the chess pieces. He smiled and said, "I am looking forward to this game of chess."

Xi Yu was looking at the chessboard intently, thinking about making His Majesty happy in the game, while also thinking about how to better handle the affairs of the Kushan Kingdom.

The two sat down in front of the chessboard. After Liu Xie placed a piece, he raised his head and said with some emotion in his eyes: "My dear Xi, the affairs of the court are as complicated and changeable as this chess game. Don't take the matter of checking the map lightly."

Xi Yu looked at the chessboard, playing with the chess pieces in his hands, nodded slightly and said: "Your Majesty is absolutely right. Chachatu's actions have endangered the stability of our dynasty. I will do my best to deal with this matter. But Your Majesty does not need to worry too much. The situation is still under control." His eyes revealed confidence and calmness.

Liu Xie sighed softly and said, "Although I am in this residence, my heart is also concerned about the world. Whenever I think of what Chachatu did, I wish I could question him in person."

As he spoke, he placed a move, his tone slightly anxious.

Xi Yu looked at Liu Xie's expression and understood the anger in his heart. He comforted him softly, "Your Majesty, just take care of your health. Chachatu will pay the price for his actions. The people sent this time will definitely find out the situation and bring it back."

Liu Xie nodded slightly, his eyes returned to the chessboard, and said: "I will go all out in this game, Xi Aiqing, please don't deliberately let me win."

Xi Yu smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty is an excellent chess player. I will do my best to deal with you."

He thought in his heart that it was a good thing to let His Majesty forget his worries on the chessboard.

As the chess game unfolded, both of them were immersed in it, and an expression of concentration gradually emerged on Liu Xie's face.

In the temporary residence of the Kushan Empire, several soldiers surrounded Zhao Yun, their faces full of worry.

A soldier frowned and whispered, "General Zhao, this Chachatu doesn't look like a good person. Will he set a trap to frame us secretly?" The other soldiers also nodded, their eyes full of worry.

Zhao Yun looked around at everyone with sharp eyes and said in a deep voice: "Don't worry too much. We will take turns to rest tonight and stay alert. If there is any disturbance, report it immediately."

His hands tightly grasped the spear, as if it was their only support at the moment.

In Chachatu's bedroom, he staggered in. The imperial majesty of the past was gone and he looked very embarrassed.

He slumped in the chair, holding his head in his hands, feeling extremely conflicted.

He gritted his teeth and thought to himself, "These people from the Central Plains are so hateful. I really want to plot to harm them to relieve the hatred in my heart." His eyes flashed with resentment and his fists were clenched.

But soon, he leaned back in his chair like a deflated ball, muttering to himself, "But how can I easily offend the forces in the Central Plains? If I really take action against them, I'm afraid it will bring disaster to the Kushan Empire."

A look of pain appeared on his face and he sighed deeply, "In the current situation, there are ministers inside who are eyeing me covetously, and there is pressure from the Central Plains outside. It's really internal and external troubles." He looked at the gorgeous yet empty palace, his heart full of bitterness.

Chachatu had a gloomy face and shouted to his men: "Go, call all the concubines to me. I want to have some fun and vent all the resentment in my heart."

Soon, a group of concubines came to Chachatu trembling with fear.

Chachatu looked at them, laughed unbridled, and then began to order them around, venting his negative emotions on them.

At Zhao Yun's residence, a soldier hurried over to report to Zhao Yun: "General, according to our observation, Chachatu is now in a state of madness. He has summoned many concubines to his bedroom, and seems to be venting something wantonly."

Zhao Yun frowned, his eyes full of disgust. He snorted coldly and said, "This Chachatu has committed a serious mistake and has no intention of repenting. He is still acting so absurdly. It seems that he has lost his composure. But we still cannot let our guard down and continue to closely monitor his every move."

The soldier nodded and said, "Don't worry, General. We will keep a close eye on it."

Zhao Yun paced back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back, wondering if this was a trick or if Chachatu had really been driven to lose his mind by the situation.

Zhao Yun stood by the window, looking in the direction of Chachatu Palace, frowning slightly, his eyes full of contempt.

He thought to himself, "As the ruler of a country, Chachatu doesn't think about how to properly solve problems when they arise. He just vents his anger and does such a ridiculous thing. He is so irresponsible and has such a character that he is really not fit for great use."

He shook his head slightly and continued thinking: "No wonder the Kushan Empire is in such a mess under his rule. The internal situation is unstable and he is making enemies abroad. He has no strategy or courage that a monarch should have. How can the people live and work in peace with such a person leading the country?"

Zhao Yun turned around and said to the soldiers around him, "Everyone, be alert. The more absurd this Chachatu is, the more likely he is to do something extreme. We can't be fooled by his appearance. We must be prepared to deal with emergencies at any time."

The soldiers responded in unison: "Yes, General."

In the streets of the Kushan Empire, people gathered together and talked about everything.

An old man stroked his beard and frowned as he said, "Have you heard? Our King Chachatu actually sent someone to assassinate the Prime Minister of the Central Plains. This is really audacious. How can the Central Plains be easily provoked?"

The young man next to him widened his eyes and said in surprise: "Also, when the king heard that someone from the Central Plains had come, he was so frightened that he looked so embarrassed that it was hard to believe that he was our king." (End of this chapter)