Empress He and He Jin, resentful that he was still alive, even sent people to hunt him down.

If Yuan Shao and Cao Cao hadn't proactively reported this matter to Liu Hong, Liu Hong probably wouldn't have thought to send someone to escort Liu Wei.

If she truly still cared for Liu Wei, she wouldn't have listened to Empress He and banished him to the frontier.

In short, the affairs within the palace were complex and complicated, and Liu Wei had neither the will nor the ability to participate in the struggles at this time.

Moreover, he had never even met Emperor Ling of Han, Liu Hong, his adoptive father, and had absolutely no affection for him.

Now, the key is to build up people, the military, and territory.

As for the sudden disappearance of Liu Wei's adoptive parents, we will investigate further when we have the resources to uncover the truth.

This can be considered a form of repayment for taking over the original owner's body.

"The two generals helped me out of this predicament today and even killed Li Mao, disobeying He Jin's orders. I imagine they will be in trouble with He Jin after returning to Luoyang!"

Yuan Shao said arrogantly, "My Yuan family has held high office for four generations. What can He Jin do to me? My lord, there is no need to worry."

Cao Cao also said, "Now the Yellow Turbans are causing trouble everywhere, and the factions of Empress Dowager Dong and Empress He are fighting each other. They both want to win us over."

"Anyway, since the Marquis has gone to the borderlands, He Jin won't do anything to us!"

What the two said was true, so Liu Wei didn't ask any more questions and thought about it.

Looking at Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, who were once close colleagues and brothers but would later become powerful warlords and enemies, he said meaningfully:

"I also promise each of you one thing: if you ever need anything in the future, send a messenger to Shuofang to see me, and I will grant your request!"

Yuan Shao and Cao Cao exchanged a glance, both feeling a chill in their hearts.

Once Liu Wei leaves Yanmen Pass and enters the territory of the Xiongnu, he will be in grave danger, and whether he can survive is still unknown.

Now they even have the audacity to make promises to the two of them, which is both pathetic and laughable!

"We are acting on His Majesty's orders to escort the Marquis out of Yanmen Pass; it is our duty. As for the Marquis's promise, I see no need for it!"

Yuan Shao immediately declined.

Cao Cao smiled and didn't offend Liu Wei.

"Your promise is as good as gold, Mengde will remember this!"

"He Jin also sent people to spread rumors among the Xiongnu that were detrimental to the Marquis!"

"Those who are not of our kind will surely turn against us if we unite. Your entourage will be extremely careful once you leave Yanmen Pass."