The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

Lu Yao's residence was brightly lit.

Lu Yao prepared fine wine and delicacies to entertain Yi Xiaochuan and Gao Yao.

During the banquet, dancers gracefully performed, while musicians played music unique to the Qin Dynasty.

"Brothers, please try some of the Qin cuisine."

Lu Yao smiled and pointed to the food on the table.

Although the cuisine of the Qin state was not as diverse as that of modern times, it had its own unique flavor.

Through Lu Yao's deliberate efforts to befriend Yi Xiaochuan and Gao Yao, Lu Yao's friendship with them deepened.

Furthermore, the two believed that Lu Yao and they were from the modern world, and subconsciously considered them special, which naturally made it easier for them to develop a brotherly bond.

Yi Xiaochuan and Gao Yao drank heartily, expressing their melancholy.

Before they knew it, they had been drinking until late at night. Seeing the two people passed out drunk at the table, Lu Yao told his servants to take them back to their room to rest.

After taking a sip of the hangover tea brought by the servants, Lu Yao breathed a sigh of relief.

The main reason was that Yi Xiaochuan and Gao Yao were both feeling frustrated, so they drank much more heavily than Lu Yao, and naturally got drunk faster.

Gazing at the full moon in the night sky, Lu Yao couldn't help but think about what was to come.

He needs to prepare for his marriage to Susu, and tomorrow he must pay his respects to Prince Fusu.

It's fine to rest for one night after returning to Xianyang, but it would be inappropriate not to pay a visit the next day, after all, he is still a staff member of Prince Fusu.

……

The next morning.

Yi Xiaochuan rubbed his eyes and yawned.

I walked around the courtyard but didn't see Lu Yao.

Where did your owner go?

Stopping a servant standing nearby, Yi Xiaochuan asked curiously.

Upon seeing that they were guests of the manor, the servants quickly bowed.

"The master went out to visit friends early this morning."

The servant said respectfully.

Yi Xiaochuan nodded and turned to walk towards Gao Yao's room.

"Xiao Chuan, what are you doing so early in the morning?"

Gao Yao looked like he hadn't woken up yet, and stared speechlessly at Yi Xiaochuan.

"Why are you sleeping? Come on, let's go explore Xianyang. It's the capital of the Qin Dynasty."

Yi Xiaochuan patted Gao Yao on the shoulder and chuckled.

Under Yi Xiaochuan's coercion, Gao Yao reluctantly left the Lu residence with Yi Xiaochuan.

As the capital of the Qin state, Xianyang was both its political and economic center.

The bustling crowds and lively shops on the streets filled Xianyang with a vibrant, everyday atmosphere.

Yi Xiaochuan and Gao Yao were strolling around Xianyang with great interest.

Meanwhile, on the other side of Xianyang, Liu Bang was already considering whether to flee.

"Chief, tomorrow is the deadline. Are we doomed?"

The laborers standing nearby looked utterly desperate; their fear of Qin law was ingrained in their very bones.

Liu Bang glanced at them, feeling helpless.

If he couldn't come up with a solution today, he would have no choice but to incite this group to join him in becoming outlaws.

"Do you have a man named Liu Bang around here?"

Liu Bang, who was scratching his head, heard the sound and looked curiously towards the entrance of the post station.

Yi Xiaochuan and Gao Yao unknowingly wandered to the west of the city, which was the temporary post station where Liu Bang and his men were staying.

"My dear brother! I've missed you so much!"

As Liu Bang stepped out of the post station, his eyes lit up when he saw Yi Xiaochuan and Gao Yao.

"Big brother! You're really here."

Yi Xiaochuan saw Liu Bang and said with a happy expression.

He was just asking to see what would happen, without any hope.

After all, according to the normal schedule, Liu Bang's group of laborers should have arrived long ago, and Liu Bang should have already returned home.

"Why is my elder brother still in Xianyang?"

Yi Xiaochuan asked curiously.

"Ahem, I've taken care of some business in Xianyang. Let's not talk about that. Brothers, please come in and have a seat!"

Liu Bang led the two men into the post station.

As soon as the two entered, the surrounding constables stared intently at them.

Yi Xiaochuan and his companion felt a little uneasy under their gaze.

"What is this, everyone?"

Yi Xiaochuan was a little confused and looked at Liu Bang.

"Well, it's probably because everyone hasn't seen you two in a long time."

Liu Bang glanced at everyone and gestured for them to remain calm.

Please have a seat, my two brothers. I'll go and pour you some tea.

"Don't stay inside, give my two brothers some space."

Liu Bang gave a shout, and a group of yamen runners hurriedly came out of the house.

"There's something strange about Emperor Gaozu of Han."

Gao Yao placed his hands on the table and said strangely.

"It's a little strange."

Yi Xiaochuan was also a little unsure; his older brother was acting strangely today.

outside the house.

Liu Bang and a group of laborers gathered together.

"Everyone, take out whatever you have. Don't be stingy with this money; it's a lifesaver."

Liu Bang looked at everyone with a serious expression and said in a low voice.

The group exchanged glances, understanding Liu Bang's meaning, and each took out the copper coins they had.

Liu Bang handed the money to several yamen runners and told them to go and buy wine and vegetables.

"My two brothers, you must keep me company with a good drink tonight, we won't leave until we're drunk!"

Liu Bang entered the room and poured a cup of tea for the two of them.

"Since you invited us, we will naturally accompany you."

Yi Xiaochuan readily agreed.

"Should we tell Lu Yao?"

Gao Yao hesitated for a moment before whispering something in Yi Xiaochuan's ear.

Yi Xiaochuan immediately said that there was no need to tell Lu Yao about such a small matter.

Gao Yao had no choice but to give up.

Soon, the wine and dishes that Liu Bang had ordered arrived.

All the yamen runners came to keep them company while they drank, creating a joyful and harmonious atmosphere.

With everyone deliberately getting them drunk, Yi Xiaochuan and Gao Yao unsurprisingly got drunk again.

Seeing this, Liu Bang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"The mission is accomplished. Don't blame me, my brother. I had no other choice."

Liu Bang looked at Yi Xiaochuan and the other man, and said something insincere.

"Great! We are saved!"

The laborers standing nearby were also excited; with these two as substitutes, they wouldn't be beheaded.

……

The next morning.

After the corvée labor collection statistics were compiled, Liu Bang finally breathed a sigh of relief after handing over all the corvée laborers to the government.

"Xiao Chuan, how could Lü Zhi possibly fancy me? I guess I'll just have to send you further away."

Liu Bang smiled, thinking to himself with satisfaction.

……

The courtyard of the Lu family mansion.

Lu Yao was practicing his swordsmanship, his longsword moving around him like a phantom, sharp and swift.

He took the towel handed to him by a maid, put down the longsword in his hand, and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"Have my two brothers not returned yet?"

Lu Yao asked without turning his head.

"Yes, master. The two guests left yesterday and have not returned."

The maid lowered her head and spoke softly.

Lu Yao frowned slightly. Even if these two wanted to leave, they wouldn't leave without saying goodbye.

Fusu was not in Xianyang recently, so Lu Yao did not see him. After leaving a letter indicating that he had come, Lu Yao returned.

There was still no news of Yi Xiaochuan and Gao Yao.

Lu Yao was lost in thought when he suddenly remembered something.

"No way, could the world line actually correct itself?"

With Lu Yao's interference, the fates of Yi Xiaochuan and Gao Yao should have changed.

If it is really as he thinks, then it is definitely not a coincidence.

After changing his clothes, Lu Yao went out.

He wanted to verify his hypothesis.