It’s hard to break a phoenix’s destiny

Chapter 526 The Final Conversation between Father and Son

How would Liu Yao answer this question? If he said yes, it would mean he would compete with Liu He for the power of the world. If he said no, would it mean he could not be with the woman he loved?
So, is Liu Yao testing him?

Still don't trust him, your "follower"?
Seeing Liu Yao's hesitation, Liu Yuan, who was lying on the bed, coughed violently again, scaring the healers who had been standing at the door to run in to see what was going on. After panting for a long time, Liu Yuan felt better. He waved his hand and asked the servants and healers to go out, still looking at Liu Yao, waiting for his answer.

Liu Yao knelt straight in front of his bed and said with all his courage: "I don't want to be the emperor. I want to go find her."

"Isn't she in Luoyang?" Liu Yuan asked.

"She quietly left Luoyang to kill Sima Yue. I just got the news. She... After Sima Yue died, there was no news of her. I... was very anxious and worried." Liu Yao lowered his voice, "Father, I am really worried about her."

"She actually killed Sima Yue?" Liu Yuan's eyes suddenly lit up, and he even propped himself up and half sat up, "Are there any witnesses or physical evidence or anything else?"

"No. I sent my former servant, Lao Zhang, who was always by my mother's side and cooked for her, to her side. On the one hand, I wanted to protect her, and on the other hand, I wanted to get news about her in time."

"Ahem, you really put a lot of effort into it." Liu Yuan coughed twice. "That's what I was wondering. Why haven't I seen Old Zhang for all these years? Turns out you took him away. Your mother and I really like the food he cooks."

"I am an unfilial son." Liu Yao quickly kowtowed and apologized.

"Forget it, it's okay. Tell me specifically, how could a little girl like her kill Sima Yue?" Liu Yuan was even more curious about this matter.

"I don't know the details, I only know that Sima Yue died of fear. How could this man, who had killed countless people, die like this? It must have been the third sister who did something. I guess she asked the legitimate son of Master Xu to play tricks and do a lot of things to scare this man to death." When Liu Yao said this, there was always a little pride in him, and the corners of his mouth were secretly raised.

"Yes, I also saw her outside the Sun Mausoleum that day." Liu Yuan nodded, "So, can you find her?"

"She disappeared near Xiangcheng. I guess she went back to Tai'an County, so I want to look for her there."

"What if you can't find her? Since she is so smart, if she wants to hide in such a big world, you won't find her."

Liu Yao also thought about what Liu Yuan said, and was therefore very worried.

"Does Liu Cong like her silly sister?" Liu Yuan suddenly changed the subject.

"Ah? You know this too?" Liu Yao was speechless.

"What shouldn't I not know about you kids?" Liu Yuan laughed. "Liu Cong is brave but lacks wisdom, Liu He is indecisive and has no ideas, and the others are mediocre. It's not easy for them to live well. In fact, I am most optimistic about you, but you also have fatal flaws." "Please teach me, father." Liu Yao kowtowed again. Now it was a conversation between father and son.

"You lack a courageous and resourceful person by your side. You are... a lazy and playful child with no fighting spirit. If there is someone to guide you, you will definitely become a wise ruler. It's a pity that your father doesn't have much time left, so I can't do this..."

"Father!" Liu Yao called out softly, "Don't say that. You will definitely live and live a long life."

"Hahaha, look at you. You said you wanted to live a hundred years, but your brothers all knelt here and said long live me... You're deceiving me..."

It was not easy to continue this, so Liu Yao had to lower his head and remain silent.

"Okay, it's not a big deal. Everyone will die eventually. It's just a matter of whether you have fun while you are alive, whether you can do the things you like with the people you like, and fulfill your dreams... That's enough. The only regret in my life is that I didn't see the final unification. I hope you can help me achieve it."

"Father." Liu Yao was even more terrified. Didn't this mean that the throne would be passed to him? That was wrong. When Liu He came back, wouldn't he still have to fight him?

"After saying so much, I'm tired. I know your intentions, and you also understand mine, right?" Liu Yuan stretched out his hands like dry branches and held Liu Yao. "After I die, Liu and Liu Cong will definitely fight. Be careful of Shi Le. He has wolfish ambitions and may not really stand with us... Of course, you don't have to worry about so much now, and just go find your third sister. I'll teach you a way, and it's also the last time your father will help you. After that, it depends on your ability... This woman is smart, and she will definitely be your helper. Cherish her well, and only then can you keep your throne, do you understand?"

At this point, Liu Yuan's voice was hoarse, but there was still light in his eyes. This was the son who looked most like him, and also the one he was most worried about. Back then, he and his mother had such a good time riding horses on the grassland, but how could they both be dying in the blink of an eye? However, it was good that he would soon be able to see that spirited woman, and he was very happy, even a little excited.

So, who does Liu Yao resemble now? Or is he more like his mother? Crazy about love.

After Liu Yuan's death, the princes fought each other for the imperial power.

Liu Yao said something to Liu Cong and left quietly. Of course, even if he had a good relationship with Liu Cong, he did not tell Liu Cong about the things his father said before his death. He just showed that he had no desire for the throne and did not want to care about anything.

In fact, when he saw the women in Liu Cong's backyard who looked like Yang Xianlian, he felt disgusted.

Yang Xianlian fell into the Luo River and disappeared, and even her body was never found.

Even after Liu Cong returned to the Han Dynasty, he still sent people to search along the coast. As a result, this group of people found him several women who looked like Yang Xianlian. Liu Cong was stunned at first, but then he took these women into his backyard and made them his favorite concubines. He had fun every night and it was very lively.

But Liu Yao couldn't stand it and was even annoyed. You know, if she looked like Yang Xianlian, she would also have many similarities with her third sister, and he couldn't stand it.

Remembering the advice his father had given him, he told Liu Cong before leaving: "If you really like your fifth sister, why not build a tomb and memorial tablet for her in Songshan, so that you can end things between you. Otherwise, her spirit will follow you forever, making you restless every night, and it will also be bad for your health."