Fu Wan's gaze at Bai Xiaowen changed completely.
Bai Xiaowen remained composed and said with a smile, "If His majesty remains in Xudu, Cao Cao will surely persecute him, and the Fu clan will inevitably follow in Imperial Uncle Dong's footsteps. On the other hand, if Your Excellency is willing to help persuade His majesty to move the capital to Ye City, I, Yuan Xi, guarantee in my father's name that the Fu clan will enjoy honor and favor for three generations without decline."
People in the Three Kingdoms era still placed great importance on their parents.
Those words carried considerable weight for Fu Wan, though only Bai Xiaowen himself knew how much weight they truly held for him.
Fu Wan drew a breath, then let it out slowly. Dejectedly, he asked, "If Young Master brings His majesty to Ye City, will the Grand General be willing to return power to His majesty? If the Grand General becomes a second Cao bandit, this old man would sooner die than obey!"
Bai Xiaowen's expression turned solemn. "The Yuan Clan has received imperial favor for generations, producing Four Generations of Three Excellencies. How could we be as overbearing and tyrannical as Cao Cao?"
Fu Wan nodded and sighed. "In that case, this old man is willing to give it a try."
Bai Xiaowen nodded in satisfaction. "Your Excellency is truly a wise man. Tomorrow is the court assembly. Please act swiftly."
After parting with Fu Wan, Bai Xiaowen did not stop for a moment before hurrying to the Chancellor's Residence.
When he saw Xun Yu again, the Heavenly Strategy Aide showed no panic despite being surrounded by soldiers. He simply sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, saying nothing.
Cao Cao's family members, servants, and attendants around him were all sobbing softly.
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