Lord in the Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 295: Great General, You Cannot Kill Me

**Yangzhou.**

Danyang Commandery, inside the newly constructed imperial palace.

The Han Emperor Liu Xie was pacing back and forth alone in the Panlong Hall, his face filled with anxiety.

Sometimes he frowned, sometimes he stomped his foot. ƒreewebɳovel.com

At this moment, a stunningly beautiful woman dressed in a phoenix robe walked into the hall.

A dignified and graceful aura emanated from her.

Her skin was as beautiful as jade, and her features were delicate and exquisite.

Truly, the beauty outshone the flowers, and the scent of pearls and jade filled the air of the water palace!

She was none other than the Empress of the world today, Empress Fu Shou, also the legitimate wife of Liu Xie.

"Why is Your Majesty so anxious?"

Empress Fu Shou asked softly.

Liu Xie looked up and, seeing that it was his empress, hurriedly walked over to grasp her hand, anxiously expressing:

"Ah, Empress, you have finally come! I’m dying of worry!"

Liu Xie’s face still showed a look of lingering fear.

"What happened? Your Majesty, speak slowly, I’m listening."

Empress Fu Shou gently stroked Liu Xie’s back, her touch soothing and affectionate.

But in her heart, she felt helpless and disappointed with Liu Xie’s reaction.

As the ruler of a nation, he should be able to keep his emotions in check, but her emperor failed to do so.

However, considering his age, it was already not easy for Liu Xie to handle things to this extent.

But that was just passable; he was still far from being capable of restoring the Han dynasty...

For a moment, Empress Fu Shou was lost in thought.

"Empress, you don’t know... Some time ago, I secretly sent a trusted aide out of the city, hoping to seek external aid to rescue me."

"But days have passed without any word from that person. I don’t know what happened to him." fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓

"Did he succeed in seeking aid... or... did something unfortunate happen?"

At this thought, Liu Xie’s expression became even more anxious and uneasy.

If the aid was successfully sought, that would be the best outcome; they should have sent back a reply by now, but Liu He hadn’t sent any news.

If something unfortunate happened, there were only two possibilities.

Either he was robbed by bandits or brigands on the way and his belongings were taken.

If it was this kind of misfortune, Liu Xie could still accept it.

After all, he had many other trusted aides.

This time it failed; he could send another person out next time.

But if Liu He was captured by Long Chen’s men, then he would be in grave danger.

The reason he was so troubled and sleepless now was because of this.

After learning the cause of Liu Xie’s worry, Empress Fu Shou didn’t know what to say.

She could only repeatedly comfort Liu Xie.

Given her age, she was a few years older than Liu Xie and more mature in mind.

As the two were expressing their concerns, hurried footsteps could be heard outside the hall.

The golden-armored warriors standing on either side of the hall’s entrance shouted in deep voices:

"Welcome to the Grand General!"

Upon hearing this announcement, Emperor Liu Xie immediately stood up from the floor.

"What? The Grand General has returned?!"

He asked in shock.

"What, you don’t want this marquis to return?"

A low, cold voice echoed from the entrance, followed by the appearance of Long Chen, clad in silver armor.

At his waist hung a Qinggang sword, and behind him were Dian Wei and Xu Chu, dressed in black armor.

The imposing and formidable presence of the two Tiger Generals was overwhelming, causing Liu Xie’s legs to tremble in fear.

"The Grand General has returned, my beloved minister has returned, I’m delighted beyond measure, how could I not want the general to return?"

A bitter smile appeared on Liu Xie’s face, but he tried to appear friendly.

Beside him, Empress Fu Shou adjusted her robe and also gracefully saluted Long Chen.

Long Chen glanced indifferently at Empress Fu Shou and said coldly, "You may leave."

Although his tone was calm as water, it carried an irresistible authority.

Long Chen had served as the Grand General for a long time, developing a leader’s demeanor and the aura of a king.

This aura was like that of a king of beasts facing a pack of animals.

Empress Fu Shou slightly bowed, casting a worried glance at Liu Xie behind her.

"Your Majesty, I shall take my leave."

"Empress, you..."

Liu Xie could only force a bitter smile and wave his hand.

Then, facing Long Chen, he cautiously asked:

"May I know why my beloved minister has entered the palace to seek me today? Is there some urgent matter?"

"If you wish to promote or reward your subordinates, my imperial seal and stamp are on the desk; let me fetch them for you."

Liu Xie’s attitude was extremely humble.

When trapped under a roof, one has no choice but to bow their head. Liu Xie found himself in the tiger’s den, and only by treading carefully could he hope for a slim chance of survival.

Moreover, not long ago, he had recklessly sought death by sending his trusted aide to seek help from other warlords.

In response to Liu Xie’s submissive attitude, Long Chen merely let out a few cold chuckles.

He casually drew the Qinggang sword from its sheath at his waist.

In Long Chen’s hands, the Qinggang sword, once drenched in blood, remained sharp, capable of killing with just a single stroke, its edge hidden yet deadly.

"Your Majesty, do you think my sword is sharp?"

"Sharp! Sharp!! My beloved minister’s sword is truly the finest treasure in the world!!!"

Seeing Long Chen’s menacing approach and the stance he had taken, Liu Xie’s heart skipped a beat.

It was over!

Could it be... he had been exposed?

At that moment, Liu Xie’s heart was in turmoil, a tangled mess of fear and anxiety.

He also felt an overwhelming urge to urinate.

Long Chen glanced sideways at Liu Xie and said softly:

"If it’s sharp, does Your Majesty think my sword is incapable of killing?"

"Of course it can kill! My beloved minister has used this precious sword to slay countless enemies and bandits, earning great merit for our Han dynasty!"

"If it can kill, does Your Majesty think my sword cannot kill you?"

Long Chen’s eyes gleamed with cold light, causing Liu Xie’s heart to pound furiously as he looked at him.

Thud!

Liu Xie was so frightened by these words that he collapsed onto the ground.

The overwhelming urge to urinate resulted in him losing control, wetting his golden imperial robe.

At this moment, Liu Xie understood everything.

He knew that Long Chen must have found his trusted aide and learned of his plans.

Ah...

He regretted it deeply!

Had he known it would come to this, he would have been better off as a puppet emperor!

At least he wouldn’t have provoked Long Chen, this harbinger of death!

But...

It was already too late...

Long Chen pressed forward step by step, his voice cold and deliberate as he said:

"It was Your Majesty who forced me, so you cannot blame me for my disloyalty..."

"No, no!! Grand General, you cannot kill me!!"

"If I die, the warlords of the land will surely rise up against you. How will you withstand their onslaught?"

"If I die, the people of the land will see your true face. Their hearts will turn away from you, and you will lose the people’s support!"

Liu Xie screamed hysterically.

Faced with the threat to his life, Liu Xie no longer cared about anything else, as long as he could save his own life...