God Three Group Chat: Three Kingdoms

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With the information he had obtained, Arvind quickly arrived at his destination, a quiet little courtyard in Chang'an, a courtyard that was rarely opened and rarely used.

There are many similar courtyards throughout Chang'an, so they would not arouse any suspicion from others.

In this area, most of the courtyards were residences for outsiders visiting Chang'an.

Due to their status, work, or other reasons, during non-major assemblies, the number of personnel is pitifully small, apart from the regular maintenance staff.

For certain individuals with specific needs, such courtyards are ideal, allowing them to maintain their status, avoid exposing themselves, and ensure their safety.

However, despite all these advantages, Liu Xiu still had some reservations about meeting in such a place.

Although the two sides were acquainted, there were still some differences and gaps due to their respective identities.

After experiencing this period of turmoil, Liu Xiu became more cautious and careful.

At her level, if one isn't careful, it's easy to get caught up in political struggles and end up unable to clear one's name.

Especially since Arvind had just been released from prison and came to see her right away, what would other people think if they found out?
Arvind himself was one of the Yuezhi people, and thus had the possibility of having been involved in that assassination attempt.

Even if they are proven innocent, who knows if this innocence is just a facade, a deliberate bait to lure them in?
Based on his past behavior, Liu Xiu chose to avoid the topic and wait until things calmed down before making a meeting.

But?
Some situations are special and require special handling.

For example, when facing Arvind, Liu Xiu felt that he needed to think about it from multiple perspectives and then grasp the right balance.

There's no way around it; given my status, position, and age, unless I truly intend to be alone for the rest of my life, I'll definitely need to find someone I can trust.

Having experienced numerous upheavals and chaos in his youth, Liu Xiu naturally had different requirements for his future partner.

Compared to personal appearance, wealth, or power, Liu Xiu preferred that the other person have stronger personal abilities.

Good looks cannot avert danger, and wealth and power are ultimately external things; sometimes they are useful, and sometimes they are not.

However, personal ability is something that basically accompanies a person throughout their life. Unless there are special circumstances, it is the most reliable standard.

However, Liu Xiu was also aware of what he could offer. Unless Liu Tong issued a mandatory order, the number of people he could choose from was really limited.

Even if Liu Tong issues a mandatory order, the number of people who can actually choose will not be much larger.

Moreover, a marriage completed in this way may not necessarily satisfy her, nor can it guarantee her safety.

Safety was the top priority; living conditions and other factors could take a backseat. It's fair to say that within the Han Empire, there were indeed many individuals who could be considered truly outstanding.

Whether it's a match between equals or a powerful alliance, both can ensure that neither party suffers a loss, and that the future is brighter.

However, while they might say that, the reality was quite different. Liu Xiu didn't believe that those powerful families would actually do that, especially in this era where they could expand their territory. How many people would choose her?
Even if choosing her would gain the support of the Han clan in the Han Empire, and even more policy benefits and favorable conditions for expanding territory, it still wouldn't attract those aristocratic families with dreams and a promising future.

Families that truly pursue long-term development would not associate with the imperial family of the Han Empire under such circumstances.

The difference in strength between the two sides is too great. If there is any connection between them, they could easily be crushed by the Han Empire.

Therefore, in order to avoid this situation and ensure the long-term development of the family, the choice made by most aristocratic families was to avoid the interference and assistance of the Han imperial family and relatives, or even to not give them any reason to interfere.

As one of the few prominent figures among the Han imperial relatives, Liu Xiu had access to a great deal of information and intelligence, and he had a thorough understanding of his current position.

In these circumstances, meeting and seeing Arvind was simply a stroke of luck.

She has a very good appearance and is quite gentle in her dealings with people. Both her personality and appearance are quite satisfactory.

However, these were not Liu Xiu's primary requirements.

At her level, if she only pursued beauty and personality and had no other requirements, the number of men who admired her could stretch from west to east of Chang'an. Liu Xiu, who did not want to delay others or ruin his own reputation, did not care about this at all.

However, first impressions are ultimately a very special point. A relatively good first impression brings the opportunity for a second meeting, and also brings more intelligence and information.

After learning about Arvind's ability to separate his internal energy from his body, Liu Xiu's level of approval increased even more.

Regardless, the ability to separate internal energy from the body is ultimately the pinnacle of personal martial arts, a level that only a select few in the world can reach. With this ability, one's safety level will naturally increase significantly.

The more Liu Xiu learned, the more satisfied he became, especially after learning that Awende was a captain in the Han Empire.

It wasn't that the position of Colonel was special, but rather that the Colonel was a relatively low-ranking position, and to some extent, the standards had to be lowered. However, this was actually a good thing for Liu Xiu.

Someone who can satisfy everyone in every way is definitely not someone she can choose. On the contrary, someone who leaves more room for maneuver is a target she can choose.

Whether it's mutual help or mutual affection, if two people are truly meant to be together, they should be able to help each other rather than relying on one person's unconditional giving.

Moreover, Liu Xiu had already made preparations in advance to better understand Arvind, contacting relevant professionals to verify and test Arvind's military capabilities, to see if Arvind was capable of becoming a general. If he had the qualifications and ability, then the future would be much easier.

If not, then one can rely on one's own political power to barely fill a general's position, making up for the other side's shortcomings, while also putting oneself in a safer environment.

More importantly, Liu Tong had already been notified during this contact process, so there was no need to worry about being discovered by others and causing negative political consequences by contacting the Yuezhi during this period. (End of Chapter)