Chapter 476: Death and Rebirth for the Young Guys

Liu Xiu, though he had studied at the Imperial College for many years, was not the fragile scholar one might assume; he also possessed some martial arts skills. Moreover, having led troops in battle over the past few years, he was not frightened when Liu Kuan suddenly drew his sword. He simply placed his hand on the hilt of his own sword, preparing to draw it, when Han Yu had already outpaced him and stepped forward without hesitation.

Seeing Han Yu guarding him so resolutely warmed Liu Xiu's heart and moved him considerably. In the past, he had been too suspicious, always doubting Han Yu's intentions. However, Han Yu's actions over these days had time and again proven his loyalty. Otherwise, the position of My Lord would not have fallen to him. Although he still did not understand why Han Yu would do this, after all, everyone has desires and ambitions—who would willingly choose to follow another when they could lead?