Chapter 560 Found an Opportunity

Wan'er sat on the bed, thinking of the nightmare she had last night, and getting angrier as she thought about it. She felt that she had been deceived by Xi Yu and made herself an unfilial daughter. She would definitely be criticized by others in the future.

"No, I can't go on like this. I want to leave here and find my own life." Wan'er made up her mind. She took nothing with her and just walked aimlessly on the street.

At the same time, on the second floor of an inn, Sun Jianlong was looking at the crowd on the street through the window.

Suddenly, he saw a familiar figure, it was Wan'er whom he had met at Xiyu's house yesterday.

"Strange, why is she here? Does she also live in this inn?" Sun Jianlong thought to himself, and he decided to go downstairs to ask about the situation.

When Sun Jianlong saw Wan'er's devastated look, he felt secretly happy and felt that an opportunity had come.

So, he hurried outside and followed Wan'er quietly.

He followed Wan'er to a deserted place and saw Wan'er finding a place to sit down, her eyes vacant and dazed.

When Sun Jianlong saw this, he walked over, pretending to meet by chance, and asked: "Miss Wan'er, why are you here?"

Wan'er was startled. She turned around and saw that it was Sun Jianlong, and felt a little wary.

I remembered, this was the customer who came to see Xi Yu yesterday.

She said: "I just came out for a walk to relax."

Sun Jianlong smiled and said: "Oh, so that's it. Why doesn't the girl go home? It's very dangerous in the wilderness."

Wan'er said: "I don't want to go home, I want to be alone."

Sun Jianlong said: "Girl, are you encountering something troublesome? If you don't mind, you can tell me, maybe I can help you."

Wan'er hesitated for a moment and said, "There's nothing to say, please leave me alone."

Sun Jianlong said: "Girl, don't get me wrong. I just want to help you and have no other intentions."

Wan'er said: "You can't help me, just leave."

Sun Jianlong said: "Girl, if you say this, you don't believe me. Well, since the girl doesn't want to say it, I won't force it. However, if the girl needs help, you can come to me at any time. I live here In the family inn.”

After saying that, Sun Jianlong left. Wan'er looked at his leaving back and felt a little grateful in her heart.

Wan'er didn't expect that after a while, Sun Jianlong came back again, and this time his expression was particularly vicious, and Wan'er was shocked.

Without saying a word, Sun Jianlong stepped forward and kidnapped Wan'er. He viciously told Wan'er that it was best to be honest, otherwise he would not blame himself for being rude.

Wan'er looked at him in horror and asked, "What do you want to do? Why did you kidnap me?"

Sun Jianlong sneered and said, "Don't ask so many questions. As long as you are obedient, I won't hurt you."

After saying that, Sun Jianlong took Wan'er to a cave and tied her to a stone pillar.

Wan'er struggled, but to no avail. She didn't know why Sun Jianlong did this to her, nor how she could escape.

On this day, the weather was fine and the sun was shining brightly. Xi Yu decided to take Wan'er out for a walk and select a piece of land suitable for Liu Xie to build a new palace.

Xiyu came to Wan'er's room, but found that she was not in the room.

He asked people around him if they had seen Wan'er, but did not get a definite answer.

At the same time, Liu Xie's announcement had reached Chang'an. In the palace in Chang'an, many ministers started talking about it after hearing the news.

"The great Han Dynasty has ceased to exist in name only, and the world has become a world of drama." A minister lamented.

Another loyal minister said angrily: "I would rather die than become a second minister!" After that, he committed suicide on the spot to express his loyalty to the Han Dynasty.

Some ministers chose to remain silent. They left the palace silently. The entire palace became empty, as if it had lost its former glory.

Xi Yu was very surprised when he didn't find Wan'er.

He hurried to Wan'er's room, hoping to find some clues left by her, such as notes or other hints, but there was nothing in the room.

Xi Yu anxiously sent people around to look for Wan'er. His heart beat faster and a bad feeling came over him. He prayed secretly, hoping that nothing would happen to Wan'er.

Soon, news came from the doorman that Wan'er had already gone out and her face looked very bad.

Xi Yu's face turned pale instantly, and the uneasiness in his heart became stronger.

"Where did Wan'er go? Is anyone following her?" Xi Yu asked eagerly.

"Wan'er went out alone without anyone following her," the doorman replied.

Xi Yu's brows furrowed tightly, and he began to recall Wan'er's recent words and deeds, trying to find some clues. Could it be that someone is unfavorable to Wan'er? Or is Wan'er herself in some trouble?

Xi Yu decided to go find Wan'er himself. He ordered his disciples to prepare a fast horse and set off immediately.

He followed the route that Wan'er might have taken, and his heart was filled with anxiety and worry.

Gradually, the sky became ink-colored and night fell. Xi Yu searched anxiously for a whole day, but there was still no trace of Wan'er.

He returned home helplessly, feeling increasingly worried.

He eagerly asked others, but no one could provide clues about Wan'er's whereabouts.

Xiyu felt helpless, his thoughts became confused, and he didn't know what to do.

Xi Yu decided to seek help from Ouyang Linlin. She was smart and witty and might be able to give him some inspiration.

He found Ouyang Linlin and asked her sincerely to help him analyze where Wan'er might go.

"Linlin, I'm really worried about Wan'er. Do you know where she will go?" Xi Yu's voice was full of worry.

Ouyang Linlin looked at Xi Yu's anxious expression, and couldn't help but feel a trace of concern in her heart.

She thought for a moment and said softly: "Xi Yu, don't worry. Let's recall Wan'er's recent words and deeds together and see if there are any clues."

They sat in a quiet room, Xi Yu carefully recalled Wan'er's recent actions and words.

Ouyang Linlin listened quietly, asking questions from time to time to guide Xi Yu's thinking.

"Has Wan'er recently mentioned where she wants to go? Or does she have any special interests?" Ouyang Linlin asked.

Xiyu shook his head.

In the noisy inn, Sun Jianlong was secretly proud.

He knew that Xi Yu must be anxious at this time, and he wanted to make Xi Yu anxious.

Sun Jianlong thought to himself: "Wait until tomorrow to write a letter to Xi Yu, which will make him even more anxious."

At the same time, Xi Yu issued an order: "We must find Wan'er today, even if we dig three feet into the ground, we must find her!" His voice revealed firmness and determination.

The soldiers took action and launched a large-scale search.

Through communication and investigation with the border crossing, Xi Yu learned that Wan'er had not left Youzhou. The news gave him some relief, but his heart was still heavy. He knew that Wan'er was still in Youzhou, but he didn't know where she was.

Xi Yu ordered that anyone who can provide clues to Wan'er will receive generous rewards if the clues are true. The news quickly spread throughout Youzhou, and people began to take action, hoping to find Wan'er's whereabouts.

The streets and alleys of Youzhou are filled with a tense atmosphere, and people are looking for clues everywhere.

Some people began to recall the places where they had seen Wan'er, and some people carefully observed the surrounding environment, trying to find any possible clues.

As night falls, Youzhou City is illuminated by lanterns and torches. Xi Yu anxiously walked through the city, his eyes constantly scanning every corner, hoping to find Wan'er.

As time passed by, Xi Yu's mood became heavier and heavier. He was worried that Wan'er might have encountered something unexpected.

In this noisy night, Xi Yu and his men searched for Wan'er without giving up.

They firmly believe that as long as they don't give up, they will find her.

Sun Jianlong watched all this silently in the inn, and his plan seemed to be gradually succeeding.

The next day, Xi Yu's eyes were bloodshot. He stayed up all night, worried about Wan'er's affairs. His heart was heavy, as if he was carrying a heavy burden.

Just when he fell into despair, a soldier hurried over with a letter in his hand.

There was a trace of nervousness on the soldier's face. He handed the letter to Xi Yu and reported: "Prime Minister, a masked man just sent this letter, saying that he knows the whereabouts of Miss Wan'er."

Xi Yu's eyes were instantly attracted, and he hurriedly took the letter and opened it eagerly.

The content of the letter made his heart beat faster. It contained an address and asked him to go alone.

His face turned gloomy, and he realized that Wan'er had been kidnapped. A strong anger and worry surged in his heart. He couldn't let Wan'er get hurt, he had to find her as soon as possible.

Xi Yu didn't hesitate at all. He immediately got on his horse, waved his whip, and drove the horse away at a gallop.

His eyes were firm and he had only one goal in mind, which was to find Wan'er.

The sound of horse hooves echoed in the early morning silence, and Xiyu galloped through the streets and alleys towards the address shown in the letter.

His heart was full of anxiety and worry. He didn't know what Wan'er's situation was now. He just hoped that he could reach the destination quickly and rescue her.

People on both sides of the street cast curious glances.

Xi Yu ignored the gazes around him. He only had Wan'er's safety in his heart.

As the distance to the destination gets closer, Xi Yu's mood becomes more and more nervous.

In the cave, Sun Jianlong walked in carefully carrying a basket of food.

There was a hint of cunning in his eyes, as if he was planning something.

Wan'er was trapped in the cave, with a trace of fear and confusion in her eyes. She looked at Sun Jianlong and asked in a weak voice: "Why did you catch me here? Can you let me go?"

Sun Jianlong sneered, placed the basket on the ground, and sat across from Wan'er. His eyes were cold and merciless, seemingly devoid of any mercy.

"Wan'er, don't try to escape. I captured you here to achieve a purpose. As long as you obey, I guarantee that you will not be harmed." Sun Jianlong's voice came coldly.

Wan'er's brows furrowed, she bit her lip and said firmly: "I won't let you manipulate me. You'd better let me go, otherwise you will regret it."

Sun Jianlong's face turned gloomy when he heard Wan'er's words. He came closer to Wan'er and said in a threatening tone: "Wan'er, don't toast me and eat as a penalty. If you don't be honest, the consequences will be disastrous."

Wan'er's body trembled slightly, but she did not flinch. She looked Sun Jianlong directly in the eyes and said firmly: "I will not be afraid of your threats. If you do this... you will be punished."

Sun Jianlong stood up.

"Wan'er, you are a smart person. You should know that I am doing this for the good of all of us. As long as you cooperate with me, everything will be over." Sun Jianlong tried to persuade Wan'er with a gentle tone.

At the same time, Liu Xie received a letter that shocked him. This letter was written to him by a loyal minister named Wang Meng, who had always been loyal to Liu Xie.

The words in the letter expressed Wang Meng's strong dissatisfaction with the constitutional monarchy.

He believed that the so-called constitutional monarchy actually used Liu Xie as a puppet, and he was indignant about this.

When he learned the news, he could not accept such humiliation, so he chose to commit suicide to express his loyalty to the Han Dynasty and his protest against Liu Xie.

Liu Xie couldn't help but burst into tears as he read this letter. He felt very sad and thought it was a pity that the minister died and there was no need to do so.

He thought of Wang Meng's usual loyalty and talent, and his heart was filled with endless sorrow.

"Wang Meng, why are you so confused?" Liu Xie muttered to himself.

On the other side, in Fang County.

In the palace, Liu Bei frowned, and his eyes revealed a hint of worry.

He learned about Xi Yu's appointment as prime minister and was very dissatisfied with it.

Liu Bei said to his confidant, the young eunuch, "Xi Yu is very ambitious and must be guarded against. If he becomes prime minister, I'm afraid it will be detrimental to us."

The young eunuch comforted him softly: "Your Majesty, you don't have to worry too much. If Xi Yu does this, it will inevitably arouse the dissatisfaction of others. They will secretly accumulate strength, and when the time comes, there will naturally be people who oppose him. Your Majesty just needs to wait and see what happens. opportunity."

After listening to the young eunuch's words, Liu Bei felt more at ease. He nodded slightly and said, "Well, what you said makes sense. We can't act rashly to avoid unnecessary trouble."

He stood up, walked to the window, and looked out at the scenery. The sky outside the window was gloomy, which seemed to reflect Liu Bei's mood at this time.

Liu Bei knew very well that he had to be cautious, wait for the opportunity, and look for the right opportunity to fight against Xi Yu.

Xi Yu finally arrived in front of the cave, and his mood became more and more anxious. After he dismounted, he hurried towards the cave.

When Xi Yu stepped into the cave, Sun Jianlong walked out of the darkness.

The moment Xi Yu saw Sun Jianlong, he was shocked. His eyes were full of doubts and surprise.

Sun Jianlong looked at Xi Yu with a smile, as if appreciating his reaction.

"Xi Yu, we meet again." Sun Jianlong's voice echoed in the cave.

Xi Yu frowned, glared at Sun Jianlong, and asked, "Sun Jianlong, you brought Wan'er here? Where is she now?"

Sun Jianlong sneered, a hint of cunning flashing in his eyes.

"Hey, Xi Yu, don't worry. Wan'er is here now. As long as you agree to one condition, I will let her go." Sun Jianlong's voice came coldly.

Xi Yu's brows furrowed even more tightly. He gritted his teeth and asked, "What are the conditions? Just tell me."

Sun Jianlong smiled slightly. He leaned close to Xi Yu's ear and whispered: "I want you to spend your own money, withdraw from officialdom, and give up your power and status. In this way, I can let Wan'er go."

Xi Yu was shocked after hearing Sun Jianlong's words. He did not expect that Sun Jianlong would propose such a condition, which put him in a dilemma.

However, just when Xi Yu was hesitant, Sun Jianlong's words completely shocked him.

"Xi Yu, why do you think I did this? In fact, I am Sima Yi's illegitimate son, and I want to avenge my father!" Sun Jianlong's eyes flashed with a hint of madness.

Xi Yu's face turned pale instantly. He did not expect that Sun Jianlong was actually Sima Yi's illegitimate son.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner shock.

"I see, you are out for revenge. But I won't agree to it." Xi Yu's voice was firm and decisive.

Sun Jianlong looked at Xi Yu coldly, and his voice was full of threats: "Xi Yu, don't toast me and eat the fine wine. If you don't agree to my conditions, you will never see Wan'er."

Xi Yu fell into deep thought. He had to come up with a way to have the best of both worlds, which could not only protect Wan'er but also safeguard his own interests.

At this moment, a thought flashed through Xi Yu's mind. He looked up at Sun Jianlong, and then said coldly: "Sun Jianlong, don't think that I will give up easily. If you don't let Wan'er go, I will make you pay the price."

"Okay, Xi Yu, since you don't want to cooperate, let's wait and see. But before that, you should take a look at Wan'er." Sun Jianlong turned around and walked to the corner and brought Wan'er out.

Wan'er was tied in the corner, with a trace of fear and helplessness in her eyes. Tears welled up in her eyes when she saw Xi Yu.

"Prime Minister, save me..." Wan'er's voice was weak and trembling.

The moment Xi Yu saw Wan'er, a strong anger and distress surged in his heart.

He glared at Sun Jianlong and said through gritted teeth: "Sun Jianlong, how dare you hurt Wan'er, I won't let you go."

Sun Jianlong sneered, his eyes flashing with disdain: "Xi Yu, don't think you can threaten me. You only have two choices now, either pay for it at your own expense, or watch Wan'er suffer."

Xiyu fell into deep thought and knew that he had to make a decision as soon as possible. He looked at Wan'er and then at Sun Jianlong.

Wan'er shook her head: "Prime Minister, you'd better leave. You must not do it twice for me, otherwise I will be a sinner for the ages and I will have a troubled conscience for the rest of my life."

After she said this, Sun Jianlong looked at her coldly.

"Smelly girl, if you say one more word, I will tear your mouth apart."

After hearing Wan'er's words, Xi Yu felt very relieved.

"You let Wan'er go to the cave first, and I will discuss the specific matters with you." Xi Yu said.