"Liu Jiyu could stoop so low!"
A flicker of anger rose in Liu Bei's heart, but his self-control and shrewdness ran deep. He soon suppressed his anger and bowed to Fa Zheng. "Thank you for telling me, sir. I am deeply grateful!"
"Second Brother, we must leave at once!"
Guan Yu said urgently, "Elder Brother, this man is an official under Liu Zhang. How do we know he is not in league with Liu Zhang, a wolf working with a jackal, trying to deceive us?"
"It would be safer for me to capture Liu Zhang and hold him hostage while we leave the city!"
He did not trust this fellow who had suddenly appeared.
"Second Brother, stop talking nonsense!"
Liu Bei rebuked him. "This gentleman is descended from a renowned scholar. He risked his own safety to expose Liu Jiyu's plot to us. How could I doubt him?"
At these words, Fa Zheng's gaze changed.
He gave Liu Bei a long look and said admiringly, "Everyone calls you a benevolent and righteous gentleman, Lord Xuande. Now that I have met you, I see your reputation is well deserved."
"It is not that I doubt General Guan's prowess, but the Governor of Yi Province was frightened by him at the banquet just now and has already left. There is no longer any chance of capturing him."
"So fleeing immediately, while you still can, is the best choice."
Liu Bei was deeply moved, but he could not help asking worriedly, "But if we simply leave, what will become of you, sir?"
"If Liu Jiyu learns that you warned us, he certainly will not let you off lightly. Your life may be in danger!"
"Why not leave with us, sir?"
Fa Zheng smiled. "Rest assured, Lord Xuande. I have already prepared a way