After several days of arduous journey, Wen Hejun, the King of Shu, and 20,000 Wei citizens finally reached the border of Wei. During these days of travel, they encountered various dangers and challenges, but Wen Hejun, with his outstanding leadership skills and keen insight into complex situations, successfully guided the King of Shu and his entourage to skillfully avoid many dangerous situations that could have led to conflict.

The King of Shu deeply admired Wen Hejun's talents and believed that he would become a wise and brave general who would surely shine on the battlefield in the future.

The authority of the King of Shu was unquestionable within the territory of Shu. Even though Concubine Wang had won over some generals, there were still many generals who were unwilling to become enemies of the King of Shu.

When the Shu King arrived, many Shu generals made way for him, allowing him and his entourage to leave the country smoothly. The Shu King's prestige and influence were fully demonstrated at this moment.

When they arrived at the border of Wei, the guards immediately let them pass after seeing the King of Shu and provided them with necessary supplies and guide services. These border guards knew the identity and importance of the King of Shu. They did not understand what was going on in the court, but they knew that the King of Shu was truly kind to them.

Therefore, they took prompt action to ensure that the King of Shu and his entourage could enter Wei territory safely and smoothly. All this was due to the King of Shu's high status in Shu.

When Chu Shen led the Shu army to the border of Wei, Wen Hejun had already taken the Shu king and his family to hide behind the 200,000 people of Wei.

Chu Shen shouted to the Wei guards, "I am Chu Shen, a general of the Shu Kingdom. I have been ordered to hunt down the traitors. Hand over Liu Yu and his family immediately!"

However, the border guards of Wei State were not intimidated by Chu Shen's momentum. They stayed at their posts and rejected Chu Shen's request.

The Shu soldiers were also a little angry when they heard Chu Shen calling the King of Shu a traitor, but they were no match for the army led by Chu Shen, so they could only endure it.

Chu Shen looked at the 200,000 people gathered at the border of Wei State, and knew that the few people he brought with him would definitely not be able to easily break through the defense line of Wei State, so he had to retreat temporarily and wait for a better opportunity.

At the same time, Wen Hejun and others took a brief rest after entering the territory of Wei State, and then took the King of Shu and others to a small town on the border of Wei State.

In a quiet and remote town on the border of Wei State, an old man waited patiently for the arrival of the King of Shu and his companions. This man was Cao Zhaoyi's father, Cao Mengde, a veteran minister of Wei who had served three dynasties. Now he was just an elderly and kind man.

Cao Mengde's eyes were full of expectation and worry, because he knew that his daughter and son-in-law were facing many difficulties and dangers.

When King Liu Yu of Shu, his wife Zhaoyi Cao, and their children Liu Shan and Liu Pei finally entered the city gate, Zhaoyi Cao immediately spotted her father standing in the crowd. An indescribable emotion welled up in her heart, and tears welled up in her eyes.

"Father, why are you here?" Cao Zhaoyi choked with sobs and couldn't help but throw herself into the arms of the old man in front of her. The two children, Liu Shan and Liu Pei, also surrounded their grandfather happily, shouting happily: "Grandpa! Grandpa!"

Amidst this heartwarming and touching scene, King Liu Yu of Shu seemed particularly embarrassed and uneasy. He recalled that when he first married Concubine Cao, he had solemnly promised her father, Cao Mengde, that he would protect her and never let her come to any harm.

However, the reality was cruel. Not only did he fail to fulfill his promise, but he also let Concubine Cao live in exile in a foreign country and put her in danger. This was the second time he had to go into exile with his wife and children.

Liu Yu's heart was filled with guilt and self-blame. He knew very well that as the king of a country, he had failed to fulfill his duty to protect his family, and he could not explain to his father-in-law.

He clenched his fists, vowing to himself that no matter what, he would find an opportunity to bring his family safely back to Shu. Although Liu Yu's face didn't show much emotion, his eyes revealed an unwavering resolve. He would take responsibility for his mistakes and for the future of Shu, and he would never let this become a lasting regret.

Cao Mengde gently patted his daughter's back and said softly, "Zhaoyi, you don't have to be overly sad. The most important thing for us now is to ensure your safety."

He looked around, a sharp glint in his eyes. "I have arranged everything. You will hide in Wei until the day you can safely return to Shu."

The appearance of Cao Mengde undoubtedly brought great hope to the Princess of Shu and King Liu Yu of Shu. He not only provided them with a temporary safe haven, but also made them feel a sense of security.

With Cao Mengde as his backer in Wei, Liu Yu could secretly contact the loyal ministers of Shu and plan how to regain his throne and end the chaos caused by the Fourth Prince and Concubine Wang.

After ensuring that his family was settled in the small town, Liu Xueyu gathered the King of Shu and other important figures to discuss future plans.

The King of Shu, his wife, and others gathered around a table. Liu Xueyu addressed the King of Shu, saying, "Father, you should have mercilessly executed all those wavering and opportunistic Shu officials instead of adopting a soft and conciliatory policy. If we had taken tough measures, we wouldn't have so much trouble and betrayal now."

The King of Shu sighed, his tone filled with helplessness: "If we hadn't adopted a conciliatory policy, then Shu would have been without officials. Although those officials may not have firm positions, they also have their own difficulties and hardships. We need their talents and wisdom to govern the country, and we cannot blindly use tough measures."

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