At other times, Chu Fan would usually let Cao Mengde or any court minister act freely, because he originally intended to let Cao Mengde or the court minister be corrupted by power and do things like rebellion.

The reason why they wanted Cao Mengde to be the prime minister was that they hoped he would do something similar to rebellion, so that Chu Fan could take the opportunity to complete the task assigned by the system.

However, Chu Fan could no longer tolerate Cao Mengde's arbitrary decision regarding Liu Xueyu and the child. After all, Liu Xueyu and the child were Chu Fan's family, and this was Chu Fan's bottom line. Therefore, if Cao Mengde could not provide a satisfactory explanation, Chu Fan would resolutely not allow Liu Xueyu to continue her journey to Shu. Chu Fan believed that family harmony and safety far outweighed any political considerations, and he would not tolerate any behavior that could threaten his family's safety.

In fact, some people may raise questions. Since there is such a close relationship between the royal family and the Cao family, why did Cao Mengde feel so worried and fearful when Chu Fan was appointed as prime minister, worrying that Chu Fan might pose a threat to him?

The root of this worry and fear actually stems from the complexity and volatility of human nature. As a veteran minister who had served three dynasties and had once held the important positions of prime minister and general, Cao Mengde's political experience and wisdom should not be underestimated.

However, Chu Fan's order to appoint Cao Mengde as prime minister was too outrageous. He wanted to promote Cao Mengde from an ordinary citizen to the prime minister of the imperial court in just a few days. In such a situation, no matter who it was, doubts would inevitably arise in their hearts, wondering if this was a test or a trap carefully designed by the emperor.

Of course, if Cao Cao accepted the position of Prime Minister, Chu Fan would indeed spare no effort to push Cao Cao down a path that was tantamount to rebellion. In this way, the Cao family would most likely be liquidated by the royal family, because if Cao Cao's actions were deemed a threat to Wei, the ancestors of the royal family would never let them off easily.

That's why Cao Mengde decisively rejected Chu Fan's proposal and fled Kaifeng overnight. Even in this world, the emperor's control over power remains extremely strict, and any action that threatens imperial authority is considered treasonous. Furthermore, there have been cases in this world where emperors have executed meritorious officials out of suspicion.

As an old fox, how could Cao Mengde not know this? So no matter how deep the relationship between the Cao family's ancestors and the royal family was, he still chose to escape.

Although the ancestors of the Cao family and the royal family were once comrades-in-arms fighting side by side, the long river of history has flowed for hundreds of years. If the current actions of the Cao family pose a threat to the interests of the Wei State, especially if these actions damage the fundamental interests of the royal family, then the ancestors of the royal family will take action without mercy to maintain their ruling status and the stability of the country.

After carefully listening to his uncle's speculation, Chu Fan pondered for a moment before speaking firmly, "Regardless of whether Cao Cao truly has such a plan, we shouldn't allow Liu Xueyu to go to Shu. After all, we don't know Cao Cao's true intentions. Therefore, I suggest we recall Cao Cao so we can question him in person and clarify all doubts."

Chu Fan was actually quite dissatisfied with Cao Cao's behavior, because Cao Cao's actions had touched his bottom line. If it weren't for Qiu Ya's patient persuasion and guidance, Chu Fan might have fallen into depression and even made some irrational actions, which would have caused him to never see Liu Xueyu and their child again.

Neither Third Uncle nor Wei Zhongxian objected to Chu Fan's opinion. After all, the conclusion they had just drawn was nothing more than an inference based on the existing information. If they wanted to truly understand Cao Mengde's true thoughts, it would be best to ask him in person.

However, Cao Mengde did not withdraw his family members from Kaifeng City, and the Cao family, the imperial court and Chu Fan all had many common interests, so Cao Mengde should not be someone who would do something so outrageous. After all, such behavior would not only damage his own family interests, but would also have an adverse impact on the imperial court and Chu Fan.

After learning that Liu Xueyu was pregnant, the Third Uncle felt a little worried. He began to wonder if Chu Fan would still insist on leading the army in person. After all, with the child to worry about, Chu Fan's mind would inevitably waver.

You know, swords and knives are merciless on the battlefield. If Chu Fan were to die, it would not only be a loss for the royal family, but also a huge blow to Liu Xueyu and the child. The Third Uncle knew that Chu Fan's safety was related to the stability of the entire country, so he began to consider whether he should persuade Chu Fan to change his mind to ensure the safety of him, Liu Xueyu, and their unborn child.

The Third Uncle asked in a solemn tone, "Your Majesty, do you still plan to personally lead the army after the wedding celebrations?"

Chu Fan pondered for a moment, then replied with a firm and resolute tone, "I must personally go to the battlefield and fight shoulder to shoulder with my brave Wei warriors. This is not only because I have an unshirkable responsibility to my country, but also because of the solemn promise I made to those soldiers fighting on the front lines."

Liu Xueyu held Chu Fan's hand tightly at this time. Her heart was full of worries because she was pregnant and she least wanted to see Chu Fan leave for the battlefield.

However, she also deeply understood that as the emperor of Wei, Chu Fan must keep his word and stick to his promise. She knew that if Chu Fan could not fulfill his promise, he would not only lose the trust of his soldiers, but more likely the respect and love of the people.

Liu Xueyu knew that every decision Chu Fan made was related to the future of the country and the well-being of the people. She couldn't let her own family affect the future of the entire country.

And if we take a more serious situation, if Chu Fan had promised to fight alongside the soldiers but ultimately failed to fulfill this promise, then some soldiers would inevitably become shaken, and it might even cause unrest in the military morale, which would most likely lead to defeat in the battle.

Therefore, Liu Xueyu did not choose to speak out to dissuade him. She just stayed by Chu Fan's side silently, giving him silent support. She knew that this was the responsibility of the emperor's woman, which was to give the emperor the greatest support at the critical moment.

In fact, Chu Fan himself knew that if the system did not exist, he would not make the decision to lead the army in person. You must know that Chu Fan is also a flesh-and-blood person, and his heart is also full of concern for his family and fear of the unknown.