Chapter 921: Face Lost
As soon as Liu Bei heard that the prince had come back safely, he immediately forgot about the impassioned excitement on his lips, and hurriedly said, "Quick, quickly call the prince in." β
Wu Ban retreated, and after a while, the two siblings, Ma Xiu and Ma Yunlu, escorted the obese Liu Chan into the hall.
Ma Chao couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when he saw his younger brother and sister come back safely, but he didn't see Ma Tie there, so he couldn't help frowning again.
"The son visits his father." As soon as Liu Chan saw Liu Bei, tears filled his eyes, and he fell to his knees.
Liu Bei hurriedly stepped forward, helped his son up, stroked his head and comforted: "It's okay, it's okay, Adou, it's good that you can escape from Chang'an City peacefully, with your father and emperor here, no one can hurt you." β
Liu Bei's words and demeanor did not hide his father's kindness.
It is no wonder that Liu Bei has been in exile for many years, and several sons have died early, leaving only one Liu Chan who survived until he established the Han State and became the crown prince, Liu Beiyan can not be favored.
As for Liu Yong and Liu Li, it was already Liu Bei who took refuge in Dong Zhuo, and his life gradually settled down before he was born, and he did not suffer any twists and turns, and Liu Bei's favor for them was naturally not as good as his eldest son Liu Chan.
Liu Bei only squeaked, wanting to say something, but he couldn't say it several times.
"It's good that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is safe and sound, thanks to General Ma and Miss Ma's desperate protection." Zhuge Liang spoke on the side and affirmed Ma Xiu and Ma Yunlu.
Ma Xiu and Ma Yunlu stood in place, not responding to Zhuge Liang's affirmation.
Ma Yunlu was just silent, and Ma Xiu's face even showed a trace of shame.
Zhuge Liang had insight into people's hearts and saw some clues, and when he was about to ask, Liu Bei smiled and comforted: "You two have worked hard, fortunately, you Ma family brothers and sisters protect the prince and them, and I will not trust you in vain." β
Matthew's expression became more and more ashamed, he fell to his knees and arched his hand: "The minister is incompetent, please punish Your Majesty." β
Liu Bei was stunned for a moment, and said strangely: "You protect the prince and them to fight their way out of the encirclement, this is a great achievement, I want to reward you heavily, so that I will punish your sins?" β
Matthew wanted to speak and stopped, as if there was something unspeakable, and he didn't dare to say it.
At this time, Zhuge Liang saw that something was wrong, and turned his head to Liu Chan and asked, "His Royal Highness the Prince, what about King Liang and King Lu?" β
The two kings of Liang and Lu are the titles of Liu Yong and Liu Li.
Beads of sweat rolled down Liu Chan's forehead, and he squeaked.
Liu Bei also noticed something was wrong, and asked anxiously: "Adou, what about your two younger brothers, why didn't they come in with you?" β
"Father, brother, they-" Liu Chan knelt down, choked up, and didn't dare to answer.
Liu Bei panicked and shouted, "Why don't you answer, what's wrong with them?" β
Liu Chan didn't dare to answer, and neither did Matthew.
At this time, Ma Yunlu, who had been silent, finally couldn't help it, and said loudly: "Things have happened, if there is anything you dare not say, if you don't say it, I'll say it." β
Everyone's eyes looked at Ma Yunlu in unison.
She took a deep breath, faced Liu Bei, and said in a deep voice: "Back to Your Majesty, after my brother and sister learned that Chang'an City was broken, they led the Imperial Forest Army to desperately escort Prince Niangniang and the second king of Lianglu out of the city, who wanted to be chased and killed by the Wei general Xu Chu, I had few soldiers, and I was invincible, so I could only rescue the prince and several Niangniang, the second king of Lianglu unfortunately fell into the hands of the Wei army, and even my second brother Ma Tie was captured by the Wei army. β
A bolt from the blue!
Liu Bei's figure shook for a moment, and he took half a step back, and endless consternation suddenly surged up on his gray face.
Ma Chao was also taken aback, and his expression changed in shock.
Liu Yong and Liu Li were captured!
Ma Tie was also captured!
At this moment, Liu Bei's heart felt as if a hole had been cut, and the pain was like a knife.
He has been adrift for half his life, and he only has three precious sons, but now two of them have fallen into the hands of Su Zhe.
Su Zhe is his mortal enemy, how can he give Liu Yong and them a way to live, most of them will be a lifetime.
And at his current age, there is no way to have another son, which means that he will only have Liu Chan left.
Liu Beiyan can not be heartbroken.
Ma Chao also gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and hated his anger when he thought that his brother might die in the hands of Su Zhe.
His Ma clan, Ma Dai has died under Su Zhe, if another person sacrifices, this blood feud, how can he Ma Chao endure it.
As for Zhuge Liang, Guan Yu and the others, their faces were gloomy and their expressions were extremely solemn.
At this moment, Wu Ban hurriedly entered, knelt down in front of Liu Bei with a solemn face, and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, the latest news from Chang'an, King Liang and King Lu are ......."
Wu Ban seemed to have an unspeakable drink, and he didn't dare to squeak or speak.
Liu Bei was already mentally prepared, staggered forward, mentioned Wu Ban, and shouted: "Say, Yong'er and Li'er, what happened?" β
Wu Ban had to take a deep breath and said with a sad face: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness King Lu would rather die than give in, he has been beheaded by the Su thief, and his head is hanging at the head of Chang'an City!" β
Liu Bei's body was shocked, and he immediately let go of Wu Ban, his body staggered and took a few steps back, and his legs were so weak that he was almost unstable on his feet.
"Your Majesty!" The two brothers, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, hurriedly stepped forward and both supported Liu Bei.
"Lu'er, Lu'er~~" Although Liu Bei was mentally prepared, he was still sad and indignant, and his heart was so painful that he howled.
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei felt the same way, but they were also in pain and gritted their teeth, and they were extremely sad and angry.
Zhuge Liang said in a deep voice: "What about His Royal Highness King Liang? β
"His Royal Highness King Liang, he ......" Wu Ban squeaked again, and didn't dare to speak.
Zhuge Liang couldn't help but be suspicious, so he thought that King Liang's big deal was that he was killed by Su Zhe, since Wu Ban had already said the news of King Lu's death, why should King Liang's death be swallowed.
"Could it be King Liangβ" Zhuge Liang's heart was shocked, and an ominous thought suddenly arose.
Guan Yu roared: "Say, King Liang, what's wrong with him!" β
Wu Ban was taken aback, so he had to sigh bitterly, and said silently: "His Royal Highness King Liang is afraid of the obscenity of the Su thief, and has been forced to surrender the Su thief, and he has been named the 'Loyal and Righteous Marquis'. β
"Poof~~"
Liu Bei opened his mouth and spurted out a mouthful of blood, endless anger replaced grief, and he was angry and bloody, and almost fainted on the spot.
The ministers present were all shocked and inexplicable, obviously greatly surprised by this result, which was beyond their expectations.
Even if Liu Yong was the same as Liu Li, he was killed by Su Zhe, and they could barely accept it.
Who would have thought that Liu Yong would actually descend to Su Zhe?
The dignified prince of the Han Kingdom, the son of Liu Bei, what an identity, he was greedy for life and afraid of death, and surrendered Su Zhe, a mortal enemy!
Isn't this the same as slapping Liu Bei's face as a father in front of the people of the world, what is this called Liu Bei's face, and how can he continue to call on the soldiers and civilians of the Han State to fight bloodily for his Liu family.
Your own sons have all descended to the Wei State, why should we, the little people, go to work for you?
When the news came out, the soldiers and civilians of the Han Kingdom probably thought so.
"Liu Yong, Liu Yong, you ruins who are greedy for life and afraid of death, how can I Liu Bei have a son like you, you waste~~"
Liu Bei swallowed the blood in his mouth and let out a sad and angry roar.