The emperor toured the east, banners snapping in the wind!
After seventy long years, the land of Shandong once again welcomed the emperor's splendid procession.
Liu An's body, frozen in frost and snow, looked lifelike, but it did not frighten the Young Emperor. Liu Che lingered for a long while before the Qing Xiao Jade Maiden Temple, which Verdant Green Maiden had toppled, then decided to stay for a time at the Shouchun Royal Palace.
He sent his subordinates throughout the Huainan Kingdom to gather intelligence.
The truth of Liu An's attempt to support the Wu Chu Seven Kingdoms Rebellion and plot a revolt was finally uncovered in full.
The Huainan Kingdom was abolished and made into Huainan Commandery.
Before heading back, Liu Che suddenly ordered his procession to change course and make for Mount Tai.
Atop Jade Emperor Peak, Verdant Green Maiden saw the mighty Son of Heaven Aura approaching Mount Tai from afar. Her nose twitched as she caught an unusual scent.
She slapped the table and cursed, "Why's that brat come to Mount Tai? He's barely ascended the throne, and already he wants to perform the Fengshan sacrifice?"
Hong Luan said, "I think he's here to catch a snake."
"Good point!"
Verdant Green Maiden called Chunyu Tiying over.
"I'm going out for a while. Keep a good eye on the house. If any irrelevant people, like the emperor, show up, block them at the foot of the mountain and don't let them up. If they don't listen, give them a beating!"
The Snake Girl spoke with a grave, earnest air, but the more Chunyu Tiying listened, the more bewildered she became.
What did she mean by "irrelevant people, like the emperor"?
Seeing her look utterly lost, Verdant Green Maiden sighed and patiently showed her what to do,