Several riders came down from Beiman Mountain and headed straight for Luoyang City.

Liu Wei led the way, followed by Wang Chengen and Yan Shisan and Yan Xiaoliu of the Eighteen Riders of Yanyun.

Don't ask why it was just the two of them; Liu Wei only asked them to accompany him, there was no other way!

The sound of horses' hooves rose and fell.

The powerful warhorses kicked up clouds of dust on the official road.

"The King of Clouds has descended the mountain with several attendants!"

Liu Wei's every move was immediately relayed by those monitoring him.

Fluttering!

A pigeon soared into the sky, piercing the clouds, then circled once above Luoyang before plunging into a spot within the city.

As Liu Wei rode into a grove of trees, his warhorse slowed down.

A figure flashed and appeared in the middle of the road, blocking the way.

The man was dressed in black, with eyes like lightning, and his face was completely covered by a veil, making it impossible to see his features.

"Who's lurking around blocking the way? Get out of the way at once!"

Yan Shisan's eyes narrowed, and he spurred his horse forward, his hand already resting on the crescent-shaped blade at his waist.

If this person harbors even the slightest ill intent, the crescent-shaped blade will flash with cold light and take their life.

"King of the Clouds, please wait! I have important matters to report!"

This person seemed to have sensed Yan Shisan's surging killing intent and quickly spoke up, otherwise, if he hesitated even slightly, he might be beheaded.

"Who are you, and what brings you here?"

Liu Wei gestured to Yan Shisan not to move, then spurred his horse forward, asking, "Why don't you show your true face?"

"I'm so sorry it's so inconvenient!"

The man in black cupped his hands and said, "Tonight, someone intends to kill Your Highness. Please be vigilant, Your Highness."

Yan Shisan, Yan Xiaoliu, and Wang Chengen were all shocked.

"Thanks for reminding me!"

Based on intelligence from the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the troop movements near Beiman Mountain, Liu Wei had already discerned that He Jin and the Empress might be planning to take action against him.

He had already offended the He family enough by coming to Luoyang.

Empress He was even pinned against a large pillar by herself.

Empress He certainly wouldn't swallow this insult.

But Liu Wei never imagined that they would choose to be in Luoyang, right tonight.

Liu Wei also looked at Wang Chengen with some doubt, and became suspicious of Liu Hong's invitation to the palace tonight.

“Your Highness, summoning you to the palace is indeed His Majesty’s will, and there is absolutely no other motive,” Wang Chengen hurriedly explained.

Liu Wei nodded slightly and looked at the masked man: "I have remembered your tip-off today! Could you tell who it was? I will repay you tenfold in the future!"

The man shook his head: "Your Highness, you still owe me one time, and with this time, that makes two. I've already noted it down, and I'm just waiting to see how Your Highness will repay me in the future."

What!

Liu Wei's eyes lit up. Looking at the man's figure, he was undoubtedly Cao Cao, who had killed Li Mao with Yuan Shao at Yanmen Pass half a year ago.

The person who helped you in your most difficult time will help you a second time!

Since Cao Cao did not reveal his identity but secretly informed Liu Wei, there must have been a reason.

Liu Wei nodded thoughtfully.

"Your Highness, I also have a question."

"Speaking!"

"Is Miss Cai Yan also staying with the Prince?"

Liu Wei was slightly taken aback. Seeing Cao Cao's expectant gaze, he hesitated for a moment, then asked knowingly, "That's right, Yan'er is in Hetao, teaching and passing on knowledge to me. Do you know her?"

"Yan'er?"

Cao Cao felt a pang of sadness; Cai Yan must have been taken as a concubine by Liu Wei!

"She...she's an old friend of mine. I haven't heard from her for months, and I don't know where she is!"

"I am very relieved to know that she is with the Prince."

"It is not safe to stay here for long, Your Highness. Please be careful tonight and take precautions."

After Cao Cao finished speaking, he cupped his hands in a gesture of respect and walked away in another direction without looking back!

"Your Highness, is this man's warning genuine or feigned?"

After Cao Cao left, Wang Chengen asked.

“This person is an old acquaintance. He risked his life to warn me, so it must be true!” Liu Wei pondered, stroking his chin.

Now, only the Eighteen Riders of Yanyun and the Hundred Riders of the Imperial Guard remain on the mountain.

Shen Lian had already escorted Zou Ling and Yang Lian, who had blended into Guo Luo and Yang Yi's caravan and left early.

If Cao Cao came to warn us, then the one who was going to take action was undoubtedly He Jin.

This is the area around Luoyang. If He Jin were to take action, he would either act swiftly and decisively, or he would use other reasons and pretexts to kill Liu Wei while remaining uninvolved.

Now that Liu Wei has entered the palace, they might not act so recklessly. So they'll have to wait for Liu Wei to come out of the palace.

In other words, Liu Wei could encounter an ambush arranged by He Jin at any time on his journey from the palace to Beiman Mountain.

"My lord, let's not go to the palace. Let's hurry back to Beiman Mountain and leave tonight, so they'll find nothing."

Yan Xiaoliu suggested.

"You think you can kill me so easily?"

Liu Wei sneered, "As long as I don't come back, the enemy won't attack Commander Wang and his men. The initiative is in my hands!"

"The itinerary remains unchanged. Head to the palace immediately and don't keep Father Emperor waiting!"

The four of them quickly emerged from the woods and headed towards Luoyang City.

......

"Father!"

"My son has arrived!"

Inside Ganquan Palace, Liu Hong was in high spirits. As soon as he saw Wang Chengen leading Liu Wei in, he smiled.

Liu Wei also saw a table in the palace covered with gold, silver and copper coins.

"I didn't expect that the royal briquette would be in such high demand! There is a great need for it in various parts of the palace."

"In just over ten days, I have already earned a million coins!"

Liu Wei immediately cupped his hands in congratulations: "Father is truly a business genius!"

Although Liu Hong only distributed products within the capital city, he also forcibly acquired a stake in Liu Hua's distribution outside the capital city.

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