Chapter 142

This sleep, Liu Bian slept until noon the next day before waking up.

Looking at Diao Chan still sound asleep in his arms, Liu Bian kissed her forehead, then slowly drew out his arm and rose.

After Liu Bian had dressed, he saw that Diao Chan on the Dragon Bed had already awakened.

"Chan Er, sleep a little longer; wait a moment, the Emperor will have someone bring you lunch, the Emperor still has matters to attend to."

Seeing Diao Chan already awake, Liu Bian spoke to her softly.

Looking at Liu Bian's concerned expression before her, Diao Chan felt a hint of sweetness well up in her heart, and then, recalling their wild night, she also felt a bit shy.

Only seeing a flash of crimson on Diao Chan's face, she shyly said to Liu Bian:

"Your servant thanks the Emperor!"

Diao Chan's shy appearance made Liu Bian feel a surge of heat, and he could barely restrain himself.

At this moment, he somewhat understood why ancient monarchs would skip morning court.

After fiercely glaring at Diao Chan, Liu Bian forcibly suppressed the heat in his heart, turned, and left the Sleeping Palace.

Moreover, at this moment, Diao Chan was still puzzled as to why Liu Bian, before leaving, gave her a stare.

But when she extended her crystal-clear jade arms, she somewhat understood, and her face involuntarily showed a flush; unfortunately, such a beautiful sight, Liu Bian did not see.

Having left the Sleeping Palace, Liu Bian, accompanied by Eunuch Chief Steward Li Liangcheng, hurried straight to the Imperial Study.

In the Imperial Study, Liu Bian had not yet dealt with many matters when Eunuch Chief Steward Li Liangcheng hurried in and respectfully said to him:

"Emperor, the daughter of Cai Yong, Cai the Grandee, Miss Zhao Ji requests an audience."

Hearing this, Liu Bian's expression suddenly shifted; he had actually forgotten this matter, not expecting that Cai Yan would come so early.

Immediately, he said to Li Liangcheng: "Summon!"

"Yes!"

Li Liangcheng respectfully assented, then went outside the Dian to invite Cai Yan.

Only seeing behind Li Liangcheng followed a girl dressed in a green long gown, elegant in demeanor, an absolute beauty.

However, at this moment, the girl's exquisite face bore a hint of apprehension, her eyes cautiously surveying the surroundings.

However, the girl, from afar, upon seeing Liu Bian seated behind the desk, trembled instantly.

This subtle change did not escape the perception of the two martial adepts, Liu Bian and Li Liangcheng.

After Li Liangcheng brought Cai Yan before Liu Bian, he said to him with full respect:

"Emperor, Miss Zhao Ji has arrived!"

"Commoner girl Cai Yan pays respects to the Emperor!"

At this moment, Cai Yan was also startled by Li Liangcheng's words, and immediately performed a respectful salute to Liu Bian.

Originally, just now, the moment she saw Liu Bian, Cai Yan was captivated by his aura, her mind momentarily falling into a daze.

"Miss Cai, please rise!"

To be honest, looking at Cai Yan before him, Liu Bian was truly stunned by her.

Although Cai Yan's looks are not as beautiful as Diao Chan's, her aristocratic lady's demeanor, coupled with her graceful bearing, would in modern times be an unequaled embodiment of a temperament goddess.

If she were to wear modern stockings, she would definitely be the epitome of a sophisticated older sister.

After Cai Yan rose, Li Liangcheng tactfully withdrew from the Imperial Study; as a eunuch who had lived in the palace for so long, his ability to read words and expressions was consummate.

Moreover, as Emperor of the Han Empire, Liu Bian remains unmarried; frankly, the civil and military officials of the Han Dynasty are quite anxious about this.

So far, only Diao Chan has caught the Emperor's eye; if he could form a good match with Cai Yong's daughter, that would be simply perfect.

"I wonder, Miss Cai, what brings you to see the Emperor? Could it truly be just to meet the Emperor once?"

After seeing Li Liangcheng retreat from the Imperial Study, Liu Bian questioned the Cai Yan before him.

Hearing this, Cai Yan felt a surge of nervousness inside, but she also knew that happiness must be seized by oneself; if she missed this opportunity, there would be no further chance.

She immediately gathered courage, fixed a determined gaze on Liu Bian, and declared resolutely:

"Your Majesty, having heard of Your Majesty's deeds, the humble maiden is greatly curious; she thought that to have a chance in this lifetime to see Your Majesty once would not be in vain."

"Hahaha, I never expected Miss Cai to hold such an opinion of the Emperor."

Liu Bian, upon hearing Cai Yan's words, was also somewhat surprised.

Although he knows his reputation in Luoyang is high now, he did not expect that even in history, the renowned talented lady Cai Yan would also hold such a high opinion of him.

Moreover, the way Cai Yan looks at him, he is not a fool; that gaze is the same as Diao Chan's look at him.

This made Liu Bian secretly delighted; after all, as a person from later times, to gain the favor of the talented Cai Yan, and with her high looks, surely no one would refuse.

Unless, you are doing the same job as Li Liangcheng.

In the ensuing conversation, they talked for a long while, and Cai Yan also mustered courage to reveal her feelings.

Liu Bian also gladly accepted, and told Cai Yan that when she had free time, she should come to the palace to keep Diao Chan company.

Furthermore, he also imparted the Martial Cultivation Method, Identity Jade Token, and so on to Cai Yan.

Moreover, with Liu Bian's personal guidance, she has successfully entered the Houtian First Layer realm.

And Cai Yan's talent lives up to her reputation as a talented lady.

Name: Cai Yan

Age: 17

Realm: Houtian First Layer

Identity: Daughter of Cai Yong

Talent: Heaven Grade Top Quality

Physique: Green Wood Sacred Body (unawakened)

Technique: Heaven and Earth Creation Martial Canon

Loyalty: 100

This is Cai Yan's attribute after cultivation; it must be said that these figures passed down through the ages have mighty attributes.

As of now, these legendary figures under Liu Bian have all reached the Holy Body level.

Those who were originally figures of the late Han Three Kingdoms period, the second tier, also have physiques at the Divine Body and Immortal Body level.

This really makes one lament that this era is truly one where heroes abound.

Indeed, it fulfills a saying passed down by later generations:

「Three Kingdoms exhaust heroic spirit, the Two Jin are nothing but rats swarming forth! 」

As evening approached, Cai Yan finally rose to bid farewell to Liu Bian; before leaving, Liu Bian did not forget to arrange for someone to send Cai Yan back.

After Cai Yan left, Liu Bian then headed toward his own sleeping palace.

At this time in Luoyang City, after a day had passed, under the leadership of Liu Bian's trusted aides such as Xun Yu and Yuan Kui, most officials had already surrendered their excess land.

After yesterday's incident in the Court Hall, no one anymore thought of retaining their land.

It is believed that at the Grand Court Assembly two days later, none of these officials in the court will dare to defy Liu Bian's imperial edict.

For a time, this matter actually attracted the attention of the common people in Luoyang City.

After all, it is said that the land surrendered by these great clans is to be distributed by Liu Bian for them to cultivate.

Furthermore, it is said that the people of Liangzhou and Bingzhou have already received their land.

Therefore, the enthusiasm of the entire populace of Luoyang City can be described as running high.

It is believed that before long, the people of the entire Sili region will each have their own land.

By then, having their own land, plus the high-yield food provided by Liu Bian, their lives will also become better.