"His Majesty has decreed that the Prince of Yunzhong be summoned to the Ganquan Palace for an audience!"

The eunuch's shrill voice rang out.

Liu Wei and Princess Liu Hua arrived at the palace gate and, after announcing their arrival, were taken directly to Liu Hong's bedroom in front of Ganquan Palace.

They thought Liu Hong would let the two of them enter the hall together.

To everyone's surprise, a palace attendant came to announce that only Liu Wei was to be summoned inside.

Liu Hua was taken aback.

But then I thought about it again, the father and son hadn't seen each other for half a year, so of course they had a lot to talk about.

As a woman, I shouldn't get involved too much.

"Nephew, go inside and speak politely. Don't anger your elder brother; he's ill and can't be upset!"

"And remember the etiquette I've taught you along the way, so don't be impolite."

Liu Hua gave instructions.

"Thank you for the reminder, Your Highness."

"However, you're not changing your clothes. I wonder if my brother will be unhappy about it!"

Liu Hua looked at the clothes Liu Wei was wearing; the blue color had faded to white after washing, and there were black spots on them, so he didn't know what had gotten into them.

What she didn't know was that it was stained with the blood of the Xiongnu and Xianbei!

"Princess, do not worry. If Father sees that I am still in my armor, he will know that I came to pay my respects as soon as I returned to Luoyang, and he will be relieved."

Liu Hua's eyes flashed; Liu Wei's words were quite true.

So she nodded, reached out to straighten Liu Wei's clothes and smooth his collar, and said gently:

"Go, child!"

In an instant, Liu Wei was touched by Liu Hua's actions.

Perhaps this is because after he traveled through time, someone showed him motherly care.

There are four things I need to do in Luoyang, one of which is to investigate the truth behind my adoptive parents' deaths.

Perhaps there are more secrets behind the cause of death of the adoptive parents!

"Um!"

Liu Wei gave the still-charming princess a deep look before following the eunuch holding a whisk into the palace.

As Liu Wei stepped into the main hall, the doors slowly closed.

Liu Wei disappeared from Liu Hua's sight, leaving her feeling somewhat lost.

She always felt that Liu Wei wasn't as controllable as she imagined.

Even beyond our control!

"Your Highness, Her Majesty the Empress requests your presence!"

Just as Liu Hua was lost in thought, someone called her from behind.

Turning around, I saw it was a eunuch from Yong'an Palace.

"What does she want with me?"

The thought of being insulted by Empress He made Liu Wei feel incredibly cold.

"The Princess will know when she goes there."

The eunuch replied respectfully.

"Could it be that He Hui saw me entering the palace with Liu Hua, and she's unhappy about it?"

"Hmph, what can she do to me? I'd like to see what tricks she's up to this time."

Liu Hua couldn't help but feel a little smug. Although Liu Wei hadn't agreed to cooperate with her, the results were already evident!

The one at Yong'an Palace is getting anxious!

"Lead the way!"

"Here you go!"

......

The Ganquan Palace was filled with a strong herbal scent.

Several eunuchs and palace maids knelt on both sides, standing with their heads bowed.

The gauze curtains behind the window lattice swayed gently, teasing the sunlight outside.

After the doors closed, the hall suddenly became dark, and the atmosphere became somewhat oppressive and somber.

Deep inside, a dragon bed appears somewhat lonely under the dim light.

On the dragon bed, a person dressed in plain clothes seemed to be taking a nap.

Liu Wei followed behind the eunuch named Wang Chengen, walking very lightly and slowly.

The two arrived at the dragon bed.

Liu Wei also saw clearly the face of the person on the dragon bed.

His face was ashen, his eyes were sunken, his lips were pale, and his cheekbones were high, giving him a sickly appearance.

The hand placed outside the blanket was withered and emaciated.

This man was none other than his father, the emperor, Liu Hong, the supreme and incompetent Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty!

Although Liu Wei never felt fatherly love from him.

However, Liu Hong showed great leniency towards Liu Wei, who commanded troops in the border region.

Liu Wei even arbitrarily dispatched troops to Juyan Lake, the three counties of Hexi, and the Western Regions.

Ding Yuan had tens of thousands of soldiers killed by Liu Wei, and he submitted petitions every day to accuse Liu Hong, but Liu Hong ignored them.

At least, this cheap emperor father still has a place for Liu Wei in his heart!

Seeing Liu Hong, who is only thirty-six years old, already counting down the days and spending his days with medicine and minerals.

Liu Wei felt a pang of sadness, his eyes filled with tears, and he slowly knelt down in front of the bed.

One should kneel before heaven, earth, and one's parents—that's what one should do!

"Your Majesty! The King of Clouds has arrived!"

Wang Chengen called out softly, trying to wake the person in bed, but there was no response.

"Don't disturb them yet, I'll wait for my father to wake up!"

Liu Wei waved his hand and then knelt quietly to wait.

I don't know how much time passed, but a eunuch brought in a bowl of medicine.

"Your Highness, it's time. The imperial physician has instructed that His Majesty must be woken up to take his medicine at the appointed time," Wang Chengen said softly.

"Yes!" Liu Wei nodded.

Before Wang Chengen could go up and wake the person on the dragon bed, the person suddenly and slowly opened their eyes:

"Cheng'en, what time is it now?"

“Your Majesty, it’s time to take your medicine!” Wang Chengen replied cautiously.

"Oh, has the prince arrived yet?" Liu Hong looked around but didn't see anyone.

"Father, I am here!" Liu Wei raised his head, straightened his body, and said softly.

"My son, you've arrived. Have you been kneeling for a long time? Rise quickly!"

Upon hearing the voice, a glint of light flashed in Liu Hong's cloudy eyes, and he perked up.

"Your Majesty, the King of Yunzhong has been kneeling before your bed for half an hour."

Recently, people in the palace have been privately discussing how the King of Yunzhong is hoarding troops and acting arrogantly, instead of returning to the capital in time, he went to Guanzhong to worship his ancestors and gain prestige.

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