Mythical Three Kingdoms

Liu Bei looked at Chen Xi with a hint of bewilderment. He saw fear and hesitation beneath Chen Xi’s calm eyes. He has never seen Chen Xi afraid over the years, and as for hesitation, Chen Xi is always hesitating about what to eat for lunch or dinner. Is this hesitation?

[How should I choose? When the news of Emperor Xie’s death arrived, I was initially angry, but after entering Chang’an City, I found myself having other thoughts, even feeling a sense of delight.] Liu Bei thought silently as he looked at Chen Xi.

[I, too, covet this position. I set up so many restrictions only to eventually realize I couldn’t stop my covetous heart. All those restrictions were once to preserve the Emperor. I wanted to be like Duke Zhou, but now...] Liu Bei’s mind was in turmoil.

[Duke Zhou was also from the Ji Clan, yet he did not disturb his brother’s or nephew’s throne. Should I move? No, the current situation is different. Back then, the Ji Clan was flourishing, but now, someone from the Liu Clan must shoulder this duty. It’s my obligation as the one bearing the banner...] Liu Bei gradually convinced himself inside.

"I..." Liu Bei slowly spoke, preparing to summon the old ministers and senior ministers of the Han Dynasty. He knew very clearly that once he ordered, neither Liu Zhang nor Liu Yu, nor Cao Cao or Sunx Ce could stop him. Once he spoke, he could ascend the throne.

At this moment, Chen Xi looked at Liu Bei, Liu Ye looked at Liu Bei, Cao Cao looked at Liu Bei, Zhou Yu looked at Liu Bei, for Liu Bei’s next words would determine the fate of everyone present.

"Big Brother, the Emperor has passed away without an heir. Why not summon the senior ministers to discuss and establish a new lord to avoid disturbing the nation?" Zhang Fei suddenly said, and Guan Yu’s eyes lit up.

"No, the throne will be set aside. Until the facts surrounding the Emperor’s death are clarified, anyone who speaks rashly to establish a new lord will be guilty!" Liu Bei suddenly stood up and said, "Starting today, first investigate the whole cause and effect of the Weiyang fire incident. Until this matter is clear, anyone who speaks of a new lord will be guilty!"

Cao Cao and Sunx Ce were both taken aback. Although Sunx Ce was all muscle, when everyone looked at Liu Bei just now, Sunx Ce understood that they thought they were comrades, but Liu Bei might actually take the Emperor’s position.

Therefore, when Liu Bei spoke in such a way, Cao Cao and Sunx Ce both asked themselves if, in that position, they could say the same words.

"Cao Mengde, starting today, thoroughly investigate the Weiyang fire incident. Until this matter is clear, any senior minister discussing establishing a new lord is denied!" Liu Bei directly ordered Cao Cao.

"Alright!" At this moment, Cao Cao truly took a respectful bow to Liu Bei.

"Sunx Bofu, you will search various places in Chang’an to determine the cause of the Chang’an incident!" Liu Bei turned to Sunx Ce and ordered, Sunx Ce also bowed and saluted.

"Zichuan, come with me to meet Liu Jiyu." Liu Bei turned to Chen Xi and said.

Chen Xi was initially stunned, and after Liu Bei left, Chen Xi reacted quickly, hurriedly bowing to Cao Cao and others to pursue Liu Bei.

Jia Xu and Guo Jia exchanged a glance, both wiping the cold sweat off their foreheads.

"What did Zichuan instill in the Lord to actually talk him into this?" Jia Xu transmitted to Guo Jia, "I had completely lost hope."

"I was hopeless too, just trying my luck in desperation." Guo Jia transmitted back to Jia Xu, "Even such a thing could be convinced!"

"But this is good, this is good." Both were inwardly relieved, Liu Bei actually blocked all words, a complete turn, emerging from darkness into light!

As for others, Xun Yu, Zhou Yu now all wore grateful expressions, also admiring Liu Bei’s character. As for the underlings of Cao and Sunx, although confused, they had to acknowledge Liu Bei’s ethics.

On Liu Bei’s side, some sighed and some felt helpless, but didn’t say anything. Liu Bei’s choice wasn’t entirely unexpected. After all, based on his early vows, this choice was logical.

Of course, there were those who cursed Liu Bei for foolishness, but unfortunately, no one dared to express this openly. After Liu Xie’s passing, above Liu Bei, there was already no one.

Liu Bei and Chen Xi walked a long distance one after the other, encountering many eunuchs and palace maids along the way, all of whom bowed respectfully when they saw the pair.

Compared to the top-level figures, these bottom-level individuals had an extremely clear recognition of Liu Bei’s ascension to the throne regarding its implications for their lives.

"Zichuan, are you still fearful?" Liu Bei suddenly asked, having not spoken all this time.

"Uh, fearful before, now my mind is completely confused." Chen Xi sighed and said, "I have completely not understood what just happened."

"But you already implemented the most correct measures." Liu Bei said calmly.

"Just a reflex, really, hardly went through my mind. For me, any situation with measures is better than panic." Chen Xi sighed and said, "Lord Xuande, what are you truly thinking? Now that the Emperor’s position is at your fingertips."

"The Emperor’s position, huh, Zichuan, is there a time when you don’t understand?" Liu Bei turned side to look at Chen Xi and said.

"Many times, after all, I am merely human." Chen Xi said calmly, but the fear in his eyes had disappeared, "Yet worry leads to confusion. Once calm, it is not as disordered. Indeed, a human is just human, controlled by emotions."