Luoyang, the Duke of Anle's residence.
As always, Liu Shan sat in the seat of honor, smiling as he watched the beauties dance before him.
Cao Mao had not killed Liu Shan's family. He had arranged for his former consorts and the others to remain by his side, and had also settled his sons in various parts of Luoyang. From time to time, they could still gather for a family banquet.
Liu Shan's life had not been affected in the slightest.
He was even much happier than before. After all, no one came to bother him with affairs of state anymore, and there was nothing he needed to worry about. He spent his days enjoying himself and having fun.
Huang Hao still accompanied Liu Shan, diligently fulfilling his duties and helping him think up all sorts of entertaining diversions.
Liu Shan had never even considered blaming him.
He no longer had any ministers accompanying him. Previously, Xi Zheng and Zhang Tong had remained at his side, willing to continue following him.
But his behavior had chilled both men's hearts.
First came Xi Zheng. The stark contrast between Cao Mao and Liu Shan ultimately led this minister to bow his head to Cao Mao, and he had now become a governor under him.
Then came Zhang Tong. He repeatedly urged Liu Shan to kill Huang Hao and avenge Jiang Wei and the others, while also harboring thoughts of returning to the Shu lands.
But Liu Shan loved his current life. Helpless, Zhang Tong could only give up in the end.
He did not accept the emperor's investiture and left Luoyang, intending to return to the Shu lands and live in seclusion.
As for the other ministers from the Shu lands, they no longer dared have anything to do with Liu Shan.