"Rest assured!" Liu Rushi gently patted Fan Yugan's hand, "If it really comes to that, Liu Rushi will never allow himself to become a burden to Zhou!"
Fan Yugan instantly understood that Liu Rushi was resolved to die if necessary. Just as he was about to voice his persuasion, he saw Liu Rushi raise his head to look at his servant who stood frozen at the doorway: "What are you standing there for? Escort Master Fan out!"
Liu Rushi was the chief envoy among those from Zhou. By staying, he might still find a way to negotiate with the second prince who would ascend the throne. However, if everyone from Zhou left, and Yan Kingdom and Tianfeng Kingdom continued to instigate the second prince, Zhou and Dongyi might indeed end up at war, which would be utterly detrimental for a Zhou already gambling its fortune, thus failing Bai Qingyan's trust.
Moreover, Liu Rushi was also concerned this could be some sinister plot. Staying behind might stabilize the new monarch of Dongyi Kingdom.
