With Cao Cao by my side, what do I have to fear from the world?

Chapter 151, the Han officials were all excited.
Guo Jia accompanied Liu Xie on their way to the North Temple, passing by the Sikong Mansion, which was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers and was in preparation.

Cao Chun was buried yesterday, and today preparations for his daughter's wedding have already begun. Even Cao Cao himself finds this somewhat unbelievable.

However, special cases require special handling. Once politics is involved, Cao Cao can only weigh the pros and cons and choose the approach that is most advantageous to him.

Cao Chun died unjustly, but it saved Cao Cao from even greater losses. If Cao Chun hadn't taken the blame, another important person would have died.

Yesterday, Liu Xie did not ask Cao Cao for Guan Yu's release, assuming that Cao Cao would release him on his own initiative. However, to his surprise, Guan Yu is still imprisoned to this day.

"Fengxiao, here you go!"

After walking for a while, Liu Xie took out the Five-Stone Powder from his pocket as usual. Guo Jia was taken aback and did not take it.

Liu Xie laughed, a hearty and loud laugh, "What? Does Fengxiao suspect that I poisoned you?"

Guo Jia smiled awkwardly, "Your Majesty, you're overthinking it."

Guo Jia hesitated for a moment, and was about to reach out to take it when Liu Xie sighed, "Never mind, since you're not at ease, there's no need to force it."

Guo Jia hurriedly took the Five-Stone Powder, his movements were surprisingly fast.

This swift movement made Zhao Yun unable to help but laugh.

There was a tavern nearby, and Guo Jia hurried over to buy a pot of wine.

In front of Liu Xie, Guo Jia took a swig of wine and swallowed a mouthful of Five-Stone Powder.

Liu Xie shook his head helplessly and sighed, "You people, Wushi San should not be taken with alcohol. Both are strong substances. If they are taken into the stomach at the same time, it is conceivable that they will burn the internal organs and damage the body. But you enjoy it and are addicted to it."

Guo Jia was still feeling guilty for his overthinking, but Liu Xie didn't care.

His relationship with Cao Cao had already been made public, so it's understandable that Guo Jia was wary.

Upon arriving at the North Temple, the guards, seeing the two, naturally dared not stop them, and they proceeded straight in with the green light.

After walking for a while, Xun You's voice came from inside, and Liu Xie stopped.

Xun You was trying to persuade Guan Yu, "General Guan, even if you don't think about yourself, you should at least consider Liu Bei's two wives. Lord Cao is magnanimous. As long as General Guan is willing to submit and assist Lord Cao, Lord Cao will not pursue the matter of Xutian, nor will he allow anyone to harass the two wives..."

Xun You's words were half persuasion and half threat. Liu Xie couldn't help but laugh and said, "Gongda, stop joking with Yun Chang. Cao Cao has already agreed to let him go back."

As they were talking, Liu Xie walked over.

Liu Xie gave Xun You face, saying that he was just joking with Guan Yu.

Guan Yu, who had been sitting inside, stood up excitedly when he saw Liu Xie arrive. "Your Majesty, did Minister Cao make things difficult for you?"

Liu Xie felt a warmth in his heart and smiled, "Yun Chang, I am well. Lord Cao has been very good to me. There is no need to mention yesterday's matter again."

There's no point in pursuing this any further.

Guan Yu was not mistreated; the ropes binding him were removed, and he was not shackled. However, he was injured yesterday, and his body was covered in blood. His wounds have not yet been treated.

Liu Xie glanced at Guo Jia and asked, "Fengxiao, can the man be released now? Today is my wedding day, and how can the banquet be complete without Yun Chang, this loyal and righteous man?"

Liu Xie deliberately pronounced the words "loyal and righteous men" very clearly and heavily!
Guo Jia nodded and hurriedly ordered the jailer beside him, "What are you all standing there for? Didn't you hear His Majesty's order? Release him immediately!"

The jailer quickly opened the cell door, and Liu Xie stepped in, immediately grasping Guan Yu's hand.

Seeing the two so excited, putting on a show of loyalty and affection between ruler and subject right in front of him, Guo Jia sighed softly.

This is the advantage of having the cards upfront; Liu Xie no longer needs to hide it and doesn't mind others knowing that Guan Yu is his man!
"Yun Chang, I will accompany you to see your two sisters-in-law first. They must be very worried about you three brothers who can't see any of you."

Guan Yu nodded quickly and said, "Your Majesty is right. I will go back to pay my respects to my sister-in-law immediately."

Liu Xie accompanied Guan Yu, and before leaving, he invited Guo Jia, but Guo Jia shook his head, saying, "Your Majesty, I will not go. Please do not delay the wedding."

"Don't worry, I won't forget."

On the way back, Liu Xie briefly explained the situation to Guan Yu.

Upon learning that Liu Bei had been located, Guan Yu breathed a sigh of relief. "Your Majesty, I am still worried about my third brother, whose whereabouts are still unknown."

Liu Xie comforted him, "Don't worry, I have a rough idea of ​​where Zhang Fei is. I believe it will be confirmed soon."

Liu Xie had already instructed Lu Xun privately that when passing by Mangdang Mountain, he should go and check it out to confirm whether Zhang Fei was actually there.

Upon returning to Liu Bei's residence, Lady Mi and Lady Gan hurriedly came to greet him, and even Mi Zhu, Sun Qian, and others rushed over immediately.

With Liu Bei and Zhang Fei absent, Guan Yu was now their pillar of support. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Guan Yu return safely.

After taking their seats in the front hall, Liu Xie first checked Guan Yu's injuries. "Not bad, no vital organs were injured."

After disinfecting with alcohol and bandaging his wounds, Guan Yu changed into a new robe and immediately looked much more energetic. The Martial Saint was once again fully revived.

Guan Yu asked worriedly, "Your Majesty, my brother went to Yuan Shao's side. Does Cao Cao know about this?"

Liu Xie shook his head. "Cao Cao is unaware of this. Don't worry, Xuande will be fine. Yuan Shao always values ​​reputation and will never neglect him."

Liu Xie was absolutely right. As soon as Yuan Shao heard that Liu Bei had arrived, he led his men to greet him for over ten miles, making a very grand display.

"What are Your Majesty's plans next?" Guan Yu asked with concern after dismissing the others.

"I don't know whether I should ask or not, but Your Majesty's temporary truce with Cao Cao must have a deeper meaning."

"Yun Chang, you won't blame me, will you? You took action yesterday, but I merely stood by and watched."

Guan Yu hurriedly shook his head, "Your Majesty, what are you saying? I only acted because I couldn't stand Cao Cao bullying Your Majesty. How could Your Majesty be as reckless as I am?"

Liu Xie sighed, "Even if you want to blame me, it doesn't matter. I've been enduring this for so many years. There's nothing I can do; the situation is beyond my control. Even I, when I'm under someone else's roof, have no choice but to bow my head."

Liu Xie treated Guan Yu with sincerity, speaking from the bottom of his heart: "Cao Cao has soldiers and generals, but in all these years, I have only had a handful of people like Yun Chang and Zilong by my side."

Guan Yu glared at him excitedly with his phoenix eyes wide open, a cold glint flashing in them, as if he were about to draw his sword and kill someone again.

"Yun Chang, things aren't as bad as you think. How should I put it? Cao Cao is constantly shifting between being a good person and a bad person. If Cao Cao defeats Yuan Shao, he will definitely control me and get rid of all the people around me who are in my way. If I have enough power to protect myself before he defeats Yuan Shao, or if I can suppress him in return, then he won't be able to do anything to me."

Guan Yu was clear about right and wrong; good was good, and bad was bad. But after hearing Liu Xie say this, it was as if Liu Xie could turn Cao Cao from a bad person into a good one.

"Your Majesty, I may not fully understand Your Majesty's plans, but in any case, I will obey Your Majesty's every command from now on." "With Yun Chang's words, that is enough!" Liu Xie smiled with satisfaction.

With more trump cards in hand, Liu Xie naturally felt more confident. With people like Guan Yu, Zhao Yun, and Lü Bu by his side, Liu Xie didn't need to worry too much about Cao Cao's schemes, whether they were overt or covert.

Don't forget, Liu Xie hasn't revealed all his cards yet!
Xun You returned and reported to Cao Cao, who was chatting with guests when he heard that Guan Yu had been taken away by Liu Xie. The smile on Cao Cao's face disappeared at a visible speed, and Cao Cao coldly snorted.

He thought that by controlling Liu Bei's family and former subordinates, he could win Guan Yu over to his side.

Now that Liu Xie has intervened, Cao Cao's capture of Guan Yu is tantamount to doing Liu Xie a favor.

During the hunt at Xutian, Cao Chun died, and Guan Yu became even more loyal to Liu Xie. Cao Cao grew angrier the more he thought about it, realizing that he had gained nothing but losses in battle.

After a long silence, Cao Cao sighed, "Your Majesty is so young, yet so formidable. He is indeed worthy of being my opponent!"

The wedding took place as scheduled in the afternoon. Cao Cao's daughter was married off, and although everything was kept simple, it still caused a sensation throughout the city.

Countless guests came to offer their congratulations, and the road from the Sikong Mansion to the Imperial Palace was so congested that people poured into the streets, making it impossible to move.

People were discussing it:

"The daughter of Minister Cao is getting married. This is a great joy!"

"Of course, only His Majesty is worthy of Princess Qinghe."

"Cao Cao was a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty. His daughter's marriage to Your Majesty shows the harmony between the ruler and his subject."

The news of the hunt in Xutian did not spread among the people; both Liu Xie's and Cao Cao's sides effectively suppressed the news.

Hongyun Restaurant made an exception today, offering free admission to all guests. All three floors were packed with people, and many guests were willing to stand in the corridor even without seats.

Ma Kui also sent out a lot of people to mingle in the crowd, trying his best to exaggerate the story of the harmonious relationship between Liu Xie and Cao Cao, thus giving Cao Cao another free publicity.

After the wedding, Princess Qinghe was sent to Wenxiu Palace, while Liu Xie stayed behind and invited everyone to drink and celebrate.

In the past, no matter what the event, anyone labeled as a Han official would easily be overlooked. However, at this wedding banquet, Cao Cao noticed an unusual atmosphere.

Dong Cheng, Yang Biao, Kong Rong, Wu Shuo, Wang Zifu, and others were happier than if they were getting married themselves. They gathered together, chatting and laughing, and were quite lively.

Cao Cao squinted, took a sip of wine, and snorted coldly.

"These clowns seem to have been truly inspired and influenced by His Majesty."

"Ziyang, come, sit next to me."

As Liu Ye was looking for a seat, Dong Cheng came over, grabbed his hand, and forcibly dragged him to his seat.

Although Ji Ping, Yang Biao, and Kong Rong were not as flamboyant as Dong Cheng, they were genuinely happy.

This made Liu Ye feel very embarrassed, and he hesitated, unsure of which side to sit on.

Dong Cheng smiled and said, "His Majesty has praised you a lot. As a member of the Han imperial family, you are naturally like Liu Bei, someone His Majesty can trust."

A short while later, Liu Xie accompanied Guan Yu in. Behind Guan Yu were Mi Zhu, Jian Yong, and others. Dong Cheng hurriedly came over to greet them and helped arrange seats for everyone.

Cao Cao stood quietly to the side. After a while, Guo Jia came over and whispered, "My lord, you see, so many people are already standing with His Majesty."

Cao Cao picked up his wine cup and took a big gulp.

During the hunt at Xutian, Cao Cao intended to suppress Liu Xie, but the opposite happened, making those who sided with Liu Xie overjoyed, as if they had been injected with chicken blood.

Dong Cheng was very pleased. After being suppressed for so long, he could finally show his face to Cao Cao.

For the first time, the Han officials and the Cao officials were so clearly divided, as if they were about to engage in a rivalry.

Someone ran in to report, "Your Majesty, Prince Chen has arrived!"

Liu Xie hurriedly went out to greet him. Although he and Prince Chen lived close by, they rarely had the chance to meet.

King Chen was as forthright as ever, striding over from afar. Cao Cao also politely came out to greet him. Beside King Chen was a tall and imposing man.

In front of Cao Cao, Prince Chen did not perform the traditional bowing ceremony, but knelt directly on the ground, saying, "Your Majesty, this old minister greets you!"

King Chen's kneeling was a deliberate act to show Cao Cao that a subject is a subject, and the distinction between ruler and subject must be clear, and the proper etiquette between them must be observed!
This was also the first time Gan Ning had met Liu Xie. He hadn't expected Liu Xie to be so young, only around twenty years old.

Liu Xie had regular features, was handsome and dashing, and had a friendly smile on his face that made people feel comfortable, like a spring breeze.

"Your subject Gan Ning pays his respects to Your Majesty!"

Liu Xie first helped Prince Chen up, then smiled and helped Gan Ning up, both beaming with joy. "My wedding was so rushed, I didn't expect you all to come too."

Prince Chen said excitedly, "Your Majesty's wedding is a matter of great importance, and I dared not delay. I set off immediately upon receiving the news."

Cao Xiu leaned close to Cao Cao's ear and whispered, "The Prince of Chen has brought five thousand troops, who are currently stationed outside the city."

"Ok?"

Cao Cao immediately raised an eyebrow in displeasure and gave Prince Chen a disapproving look.

He thought to himself: Is this old fellow here to offer congratulations, or to lend His Majesty his support?
Gan Ning laughed loudly, "Your Majesty, I have only come into the city to ask for a cup of celebratory wine. My troops are still outside the city. As the commander-in-chief, I cannot leave my post without permission. I hope Your Majesty will not take offense."

Liu Xie nodded with satisfaction and beckoned to Zhang Yu, "Bring me the wine, I want to personally pour wine for General Gan!"

The emperor personally poured and toasted the wine, which even made many of Cao Cao's generals feel envious.

In this life, nothing is more important than fame and fortune. To be personally toasted by the emperor brings both fame and prestige, a privilege that ordinary people do not enjoy.

Although Liu Xie greets everyone warmly on a daily basis, he is very clear about who he is close to and who he is not.

Gan Ning was tall and fierce, with a free and unrestrained temperament, a character that Liu Xie greatly admired.

A moment later, Zhang Yu brought over the wine. Gan Ning excitedly held the wine cup, and Liu Xie filled it for him with a smile. Gan Ning bowed deeply and said, "Thank you for the wine, Your Majesty!"

Immediately, Gan Ning drank it all in one gulp, then clasped his hands in a fist salute, glanced around at everyone, put down his wine cup, and turned to leave.

"This Gan Ning is no ordinary man," Mi Heng said sincerely, looking at Kong Rong.

(End of this chapter)