Chapter 1313

The imperial heir in the Empress's womb is being called a demon fetus.

This heart is as venomous as a scorpion; the malice is plain for all to see!

I am now in Chang'an, holding weapons to defend the state, drawing my carved bow to shoot the Heavenly Wolf; wherever my golden blade points, the demons and monsters shall be forced to reveal their true forms!

"Audacious!"

After the final character entered her eyes, the hands of the Empress Dowager Dong were trembling.

A shrill cry rang through the entire side hall.

Emotions of anger, guilt, panic, and unease instantly consumed Empress Dowager Dong.

"This... where did this thing come from!"

Empress Dowager Dong's gaze turned toward the young eunuch who had just entered to present the "Call to Arms Against the Traitor."

The young eunuch pressed his head tightly against the floor, his body trembling as he said, "Reporting to the Empress Dowager... it is said... it is said that just now, over a dozen carriages were racing wildly along the city streets, and they were scattered from... from the carriages."

Over a dozen carriages...

Scattered along the main streets of the city...

That means the entire Luoyang must know by now.

That Duan Yu...

Empress Dowager Dong gritted her silver teeth.

"Immediately send men to seize these rebellious writings, seize them!"

Dong's sharp shout echoed throughout the side hall.

Although Empress Dowager Dong ordered the seizure of the "Call to Arms Against the Traitor" spread by Duan Yu throughout the city, this was clearly unrealistic.

Over a dozen carriages, filled with printed copies of the call to arms—there was no need for people to distribute them; one only needed to startle the horses pulling the carriages and let them run wild along the long streets.

The "Call to Arms Against the Traitor," printed on white paper, covered the streets of Luoyang almost simultaneously; the overwhelming scale was like a July snowfall, shrouding Luoyang in a cold chill.

Previously, when the eldest Imperial Prince Liu Bian went missing in the palace, Empress Dowager Dong's explanation had been far-fetched to begin with.

But now, the truth had arrived.

Dong, in collusion with Regular Attendant Jian Shuo, secretly harmed the eldest Imperial Prince to support the ascension of Dong Hou Liu Xie.

No matter how one looked at it or analyzed it, this matter was true.

And Dong Hou Liu Xie being named Crown Prince and inheriting the throne had never been backed by an imperial edict.

The truth behind deposing the legitimate heir to install a secondary one was ready to burst forth.

Speculation and rumors swept through every corner of Luoyang like a gale.

Of course, it was not just Luoyang.

Huai County in Henei Commandery, Anyi in Hedong Commandery, Hongnong Commandery, Zuofengyi, Jingzhaoyin, Youfufeng, Ye County in Wei Commandery of Jizhou, Jinyang in Taiyuan of Bingzhou...

Youzhou, Guangyang Commandery, Ji County.

Noon, Ji County.

Inside the council hall of Liu Yu's Provincial Governor's mansion, many people had gathered to discuss state affairs.

Approaching noon, Liu Yu had just ordered the prepared wine and meat to be brought to the tables before everyone.

Wearing a purple robe and a gold crown, Liu Yu sat upright in the main seat; though he had reached middle age, he still appeared full of vigor.

"Bo Gui."

Liu Yu held a golden wine goblet, looking at a young man sitting in the first position to his lower left.

The young man was burly, with a heroic expression, wearing a set of silver armor with a white cloak behind him.

His high-bridged nose and thick eyebrows made his features appear very sharp.

A hint of arrogance between his brows added a touch of youthful pride to the young man.

"In this campaign against the Xianbei, Bo Gui deserves the primary credit. I shall naturally memorialize the imperial court to request an additional title for Bo Gui," Liu Yu said to the young man with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Gongsun Zan stood up with a look of pride, bowed to Liu Yu, and thanked him: "Many thanks, my lord. This subordinate shall naturally remain diligent."

Liu Yu pressed his hand down, signaling for Gongsun Zan to be seated.

Just as the victory banquet was in full swing.

Outside the council hall, the sound of hurried footsteps suddenly rang out.

A young man wearing a gray-white robe, about seven feet tall, walked in after a few steps.

He was holding a stack of white paper in his hand.

"Father..."

As soon as the young man entered the council hall, he bowed to Liu Yu in the main seat and called out.

But Liu Yu, sitting in the main seat, frowned and said: "Why are you so flustered? Have I not told you before? In official matters, you must address me by my official title."

Liu Yu's son, Liu He, immediately changed his address: "Provincial Governor."

"What is the matter?" Liu Yu then asked.

Liu He presented the white paper in his hand and said: "Father, just now, over a dozen carriages were racing through the city, scattering these... these..."

For a moment, the embarrassed Liu He did not know what to call the content written on the white paper.

Liu Yu looked at the stammering Liu He and frowned, saying: "Remain calm in the face of events, do not be chaotic when encountering trouble—do you not even understand this basic principle? Bring it here."

Liu Yu naturally saw that Liu He intended to present the item in his hand.

Liu He walked quickly and, under the watchful eyes of Gongsun Zan and the others, placed the white paper before Liu Yu.

Liu Yu lowered his head to look at the white paper filled with characters.

However.

Just as Liu Yu glanced at the content, he immediately forgot the advice he had just given Liu He about remaining calm, and he was so shocked that he stood up from his seat.

"This..."

"This..."

The Colonel Protecting the Xianbei, Gongsun Zan, the Colonel Protecting the Wuhuan, Gongqi Chou, the Administrator of Guangyang Commandery, Liu Zheng, and all of Liu Yu's subordinates turned their gazes toward Liu Yu, curious about what was written on the white paper in his hand.

"This..."

"Could it be that the world is about to fall into chaos!" Liu Yu muttered in shock.

"My lord, what exactly has happened?"

Gongsun Zan looked at Liu Yu.

But being far away, Gongsun Zan could not see the content on the white paper and could only try to ask.

Liu Yu glanced at Gongsun Zan, then looked at the many officials in the hall.

Such a matter could not be hidden.

Liu He had just said that over a dozen carriages were scattering them in the city; even if he did not speak now, they would know in a moment.

After taking a deep breath, Liu Yu handed the white paper to Liu He and then nodded at him.

Liu He, holding the stack of white paper, walked with heavy steps as if carrying a hundred-pound millstone, and then distributed the white paper one by one.