Shuhan

In the deep and magnificent Han Emperor's palace, the flickering candlelight illuminates scenes of charming scenery.

Emperor Liu Chan of Han, the monarch who ruled most of the world, was now holding a weak and feeble woman in his arms, who was Rui, the wife of King Sun Deng of Wu.

At this moment, Princess Wu's body was as soft as mud and flushed all over, obviously after a passionate lovemaking.

The two people's breathing mixed together and filled the entire room, and the air was filled with an indescribable ambiguous atmosphere.

After a while, Rui's arms, as delicate as lotus roots, gently embraced Liu Chan's neck. Her eyes were so charming that they seemed to be able to capture people's souls.

She said softly, "Your Majesty has already taken my body, why don't you give me a name? Do you want me to return to the cold Prince Wu's mansion?"

There was a hint of grievance and pleading in Princess Wu's voice, which made people feel pity for her.

Liu Chan's expression remained calm. He said calmly, "Does the King of Wu dare to take you back? You are my man now. What can he do to me?"

There was an unquestionable arrogance in his tone.

The winner is the king, the loser is the bandit.

As a loser, Sun Deng should also know his own fate.

not to mention.
He was actually quite nice to Sun Deng.

Feasting all day, doesn't that cost anything?
All these expenses were paid from the Wu State treasury.

Now the Wu Kingdom is under the rule of the Han Kingdom. In other words.
This is all my money, I gave it to you, Sun Deng, to eat, drink and have fun. How dare you feel dissatisfied?
However, Rui was not reassured by this. A trace of worry flashed in her eyes, and she said aggrievedly: "If the name is not right, then the words will not flow. What am I? Moreover, I am the princess of Wu after all. Your Majesty dotes on me day and night. The king of Wu must be resentful..."

Her voice became weaker and weaker, and it seemed that even she herself was uncertain about her future fate.

Hearing this, the Han emperor frowned, a sharp light flashed in his eyes, and he asked in a deep voice: "Who taught you to say this? Who whispered in your ears, making you so uneasy?"

There was a sense of majesty in Liu Chan's tone that made people dare not look directly at him.

Princess Rui showed panic on her face, but soon calmed down. She whispered, "This is what I thought in my heart, and no one else instigated me."

However, her eyes flickered, as if she was hiding something.

Liu Chan was so smart, how could he not see what Rui was thinking?
He immediately said, "Your father asked you to say that, right? Rui Xuan has a close relationship with the Sun family and was originally one of the people who were purged. Now, in order to try his best to distance himself from the Sun family, he naturally has to persecute Wu Wang Sun Deng as a token of his loyalty to me."

There was disdain and sarcasm in his tone, and it was obvious that he was well aware of what Rui Xuan had done.

Rui Xuan's father, Rui Zhi, had made great contributions in following Sun Jian in his military campaigns and was recommended by Sun Jian as the prefect of Jiujiang. He was later transferred to be the prefect of Wujun, where he had a good reputation.

Rui Xuan's elder brother Rui Liang followed Sun Ce to pacify Jiangdong and served as the commander of the eastern part of Kuaiji.

After Rui Liang died, Rui Xuan led his troops and was appointed General of the Central Army of Fenwu. He was granted the title of Marquis of Liyang for his meritorious service. His daughter was chosen by Sun Quan as the concubine of the crown prince Sun Deng.

The Rui family of Danyang was founded by the Sun family and prospered along with the Sun family.

People at that time all praised Xuan's father Zhi and brother Liang, and said that they were famous for their virtue, righteousness, literature and martial arts for three generations.

Unexpectedly, at this time, it was also because of interests that they wanted to put Sun Deng to death.

However, it is human nature to submit and follow others when you see them gaining power, and to quickly leave when you see them losing power. It is human nature to seek benefits and avoid harm, and it is not worth feeling resentful for this.

Princess Rui's face changed when she heard this. She knew she couldn't hide it any longer.

She bit her lip and whispered, "Your Majesty, I am indeed entrusted by my father to come here to inquire about your Majesty's feelings. But my respect and admiration for your Majesty are genuine. I am willing to do anything for your Majesty, and I only ask that your Majesty give me a name so that I can accompany your Majesty legitimately."

Your title is Princess Wu.

If I give you a title, won't I have to first deprive you of your title as Princess Wu?
However.
If this thing is done, what was originally done in secret will be put out in the open.

What would Sun Deng think?

What would the aristocratic families, officials and common people in Wu think?
Liu Chan looked at the pitiful appearance of Princess Rui and a complex emotion surged in his heart.

Although this woman was forced to come here, she did have her own plans in mind.

However, he also understood that in this vortex of power struggle, everyone had their own helplessness and difficulties.

Liu Chan pinched the plump parts of Princess Wu's body, and his eyes gradually became clearer and sharper.

"If you can stay within your means, follow the rules, and not step out of line, you will naturally enjoy wealth and prosperity, spend the rest of your life in peace, and enjoy your old age. On the contrary, if you have other ambitions, pursue other things, are greedy, and do unjust things, you will surely die a righteous death, and it will be too late to regret it!"

Princess Wu's eyes lit up.

"His Majesty."

Liu Chan shook his head and said, "As a woman, you should just think about how to please me and serve me. These are not things you should think about."

As he spoke, Liu Chan stood up, dressed himself neatly with the help of the palace maids, and then walked into the main hall.

Liu Chan sat on the dragon throne with a frown on his face and a thoughtful gleam in his eyes.

Inside the hall, the flickering candlelight illuminated his slightly worried face.

He waved his hand, signaling Fei Yi and Ma Su to come forward.

"Fei Yi, Ma Su, I have been feeling quite uneasy lately."

Liu Chan's voice was deep and powerful, with an unquestionable majesty.

"I want to know the current situation of Wu Wang Sun Deng. Do you two have any news?"

Upon hearing this, Fei Yi immediately stepped forward, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, as far as I know, Wu Wang Sun Deng has been living a life of drunkenness and debauchery these days, and dares not even utter a word of complaint. The beauties in his palace also believe that Wu Wang has lost his ambitions and only wants to indulge in wine and sex."

The current Wu Wang Mansion is basically a sieve.

Everyone inside, whether they were guards, serving beauties, or servants, basically had spies from the Han Kingdom.

To put it bluntly, Liu Chan was able to know at the first moment what Sun Deng ate and what shit he pooped today.

But what you see is not necessarily true, and what you hear is even more likely to be false.

This answer was not what Liu Chan wanted to hear.

Ma Su also stepped forward to report: "Your Majesty, the military commander has pretended to be a spy from the Wei Kingdom's school affairs office several times to meet with Wu Wang Sun Deng.

However, he basically did not get a reply from the King of Wu. In the following few times, he did not even see Sun Deng.

This shows that he is still respectful on the surface. "

Liu Chan listened to their reports, but did not show the slightest sign of relief.

He shook his head, a sharp light flashed in his eyes: "Not agreeing also means that he did not refuse. Living a life of drunkenness and dreaming every day, isn't it just to confuse us? The Sun family has a deep foundation in Jiangdong. If they plot a rebellion behind the scenes when Han and Wei are at war, the situation will be greatly disadvantageous to our Han Dynasty."

Fei Yi and Ma Su were both shocked when they heard this.

The emperor's worries were not groundless. The Sun family's influence was deeply rooted in Jiangdong. If there was any unusual movement, the consequences would be disastrous.

but
There could be other reasons as well.

Your Majesty favored the Princess of Wu in the temporary palace, and perhaps for this reason, he could not keep Sun Deng.

"Your Majesty, what you mean is..." Fei Yi asked tentatively, as if he wanted to be more certain of his guess.

Liu Chan smiled slightly, with a cunning light flashing in his eyes: "If you want to accuse someone, you can always find a pretext. After all, Sun Deng has been the crown prince for so many years. Even if he is addicted to wine and sex, if he wants to start a rebellion at that time, we must be on guard against him because we have many old subordinates. I want to summon Sun Lu, the Marquis of Jianchang, the younger brother of King Wu Sun Deng!" The accumulation of three generations of the Sun family in Jiangdong is profound.

Plus
There was a dramatic change in Jiangdong and the Wu Kingdom was destroyed.

When new nobles come to power, naturally those who were previously in high positions will fall into the mortal realm.

The eight immortals cross the sea and each show their magical powers.

Just like Reese.

Even though Sun Deng was charged with patricide, at the critical moment, those frustrated people in Jiangdong might not have been unwilling to follow Sun Deng in a fight and take the risk.

Fei Yi and Ma Su were both stunned when they heard this.

They somewhat understood why Liu Chan summoned Sun Lu, but it was still too risky to do so now. However, since His Majesty had already made the decision, they naturally did not dare to ask more questions.

"I will summon Sun Lu to come here."

Liu Chan looked at the two people's departing backs, and a complicated look flashed in his eyes.

When Sun Deng was replaced, beauty was of course a factor, but it was definitely not all.

More importantly, think about the overall situation!
During the war between Han and Wei, the Sun family of Jiangdong would not take the opportunity to rebel.

Summoning Sun Lu was a move he made to achieve this goal.

The end of the Han Dynasty was turbulent.

During these turbulent years, the fate of Sun Lu, Marquis of Jianchang, was like duckweed, rising and falling with the rise and fall of the State of Wu.

Once upon a time, the struggle for the throne between him and Crown Prince Sun Deng was like two undercurrents, quietly surging deep in the Wu court.

However, with the passage of time, the Wu Kingdom has become the dust of history and was trampled under the iron hoof of the Han Kingdom.

The glory and fall of my father King Sun Quan was like a dream, leaving only endless sighs and regrets for future generations.

Now, the position of the puppet King of Wu has been occupied by his former rival Sun Deng. Sun Lu's Jianchang Marquis Mansion has changed from being prosperous and bustling to being deserted and silent.

Without identity protection, one has to worry about being murdered all the time.

These days, his salary from the Jianchang Marquisate has been cut off.

now
Not only did he have to worry about his livelihood, but he also had to be on guard against those who wanted to use his life to show their loyalty and curry favor with the Han emperor.

"Your Majesty summons you?"

In these turbulent days, a summons from the Emperor of Han, like a thunderclap, broke Sun Lu's peaceful yet uneasy life.

He looked at the eunuch who came to summon him, with a look of disbelief on his face.

"Is it true that His Majesty wants to summon me?"

The eunuch said expressionlessly, "Is there anyone in the world who dares to disobey Your Majesty and forge an imperial edict?"

Gollum~
Sun Lugan swallowed his saliva and his cheeks turned red.

This is both a danger and an opportunity.

"Eunuch, please!"

So, Sun Lu, Marquis of Wu Jianchang, set out on the road to the former palace of the King of Wu, now the palace of the Han Emperor, with fear and anticipation.

As he walked in the corridor, Sun Lu became more and more uneasy.

The walls around seem to be silently telling the story of past glory and present desolation, and every step seems to be stepping on the dust of history.

His heart beat faster, beads of sweat appeared on his palms, and his eyes were filled with uneasiness and anxiety.

Sun Lu kept thinking in his mind how to deal with the young but extraordinary emperor of the Han Dynasty, and how to secure a glimmer of hope for his future at this critical moment of life and death.

Finally, under the guidance of the eunuchs, Sun Lu arrived in front of the main hall.

hiss~
He took a deep breath, tried to calm his inner panic, and then slowly walked into the hall.

The hall was magnificent and majestic, but it formed a sharp contrast with the heaviness in Sun Lu's heart.

He looked up and saw the Han Emperor Liu Chan sitting on the high dragon throne. Although he was about the same age as his brother Sun Deng, his calm and extraordinary temperament made people feel awe and dared not look directly at him.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. Long live Your Majesty."

Sun Lu followed the etiquette and respectfully performed the ceremony of three kneelings and nine kowtows.

However, Liu Chan did not let him stand up immediately. Instead, he looked at him quietly with his deep eyes, as if he wanted to see through every corner of his heart.

The hall was silent, with only the sound of Sun Lu's nervous heartbeat echoing in his ears.

He lowered his head, not daring to move, for fear that any small movement of his would touch the young emperor's reverse scale and bring about fatal disaster.

At this moment, Liu Chan spoke softly. Although his voice was soft, it carried unquestionable majesty: "Do you want to sit on the throne of the King of Wu?"

These words, like a bolt of lightning, instantly struck Sun Lu's heart.

He suddenly raised his head, a trace of astonishment and fear flashed in his eyes, and then he quickly lowered his head, not daring to let Liu Chan catch his inner fluctuations.

Why did the Emperor of Han ask this question?

Is it a test?
Or was it because his elder brother was so rebellious that the Emperor of Han was about to be replaced by the King of Wu?
Sun Deng knew very well that this question was not only a test of his ambition, but also a test of his loyalty.

"I dare not." Sun Lu's voice trembled slightly, but his tone was extremely firm.

"I am a criminal with little talent and knowledge, and my virtue is not worthy of my position. The previous disputes were just due to my youth and ignorance of the times. Now, I only hope that Your Majesty can forgive my past mistakes and give me a chance to reform and be loyal to Your Majesty."

After saying this, Sun Lu felt as if his heart had stopped beating, waiting for Liu Chan's decision.

The hall was still silent, with only Liu Chan's deep gaze seeming to be observing every subtle change in his heart.

Finally, Liu Chan smiled gently, and that smile was both majestic and tolerant: "What a great opportunity to reform and be loyal to me. Sun Lu, I think you are a man who knows the times. Since you have this intention, I will give you a chance. However, you must remember that loyalty is not something that can be expressed with words, but must be proved with actions."

Hearing Liu Chan's words, Sun Lu felt an indescribable excitement in his heart.

It seems
He is going to be in power!
Even a puppet King Wu is better than what he is now!
And it’s much better!

He bowed deeply again: "I will remember your majesty's kindness and swear to be loyal to you till death. I will never dare to have second thoughts."

Sun Lu seems to be a relatively pleasing person.

Too bad he doesn't have a wife.
cough cough.

Recovering his thoughts, Liu Chan looked at Sun Lu with burning eyes and said, "You have to sit on the throne of the King of Wu by yourself. As for how you sit on it, I don't care."

When two tigers fight, there must be one injury.

The plot of the Sun family's father and son killing each other has passed.

Next, it’s time for the brothers to fight against each other! (End of this chapter)