Imperial Father-in-Law Fu Wan
Yuan Shao and his advisers planned how to pursue Cao Cao after he withdrew, how to cut off his retreat, and everything else the campaign would require.
Deeply worried, Ju Shou spoke up again. "My lord, I know a little of astronomy. Tonight, I saw Venus move backward between the Willow and Ghost mansions, while a streak of light entered the Ox and Dipper mansions. I fear enemy troops may raid us. Wuchao is vital to our army. You must take precautions." (Note)
Yuan Shao frowned. "I have the great general Chunyu Qiong guarding Wuchao with twenty thousand elite troops. How could it fall? A few signs in the stars prove nothing." He ignored Ju Shou.
Xudu.
The gates of the Fu Residence had been shut tight, but Bai Xiaowen ordered the Winged Cavalry to knock. The household dared not turn them away. Before long, the central gate swung open to welcome Young Master Yuan Xi.
Bai Xiaowen smiled at Fu Wan, the head of the Fu household and a court official, who had come to greet him. "Forgive my late-night visit, Imperial Father-in-Law. I have an important matter to discuss."
Fu Wan was Empress Fu's father, the imperial father-in-law, but he dared not put on airs before Bai Xiaowen. He bowed. "Not at all." Then he invited Bai Xiaowen inside.
"What brings you here so late, young master?" Fu Wan asked cautiously.
"I've come to ask a favor of you," Bai Xiaowen said.
"Please tell me what it is."
Bai Xiaowen smiled. "At tomorrow's court assembly, I hope you and the Han officials loyal to His Majesty will urge him to move the capital to Ye City."
Fu Wan started, then frowned. "Moving the capital is a grave matter... The Son of Heaven must