Although Gou Xi was outside the city, his contact with the Emperor in the city never decreased.
Prince East Sea didn't stop their communication, still holding a glimmer of hope that the Emperor might persuade Gou Xi to leave.
However, he definitely didn't expect Gou Xi to discuss Zhao Hanzhang with the Emperor instead of Prince East Sea.
But when Gou Xi wanted to talk about Zhao Hanzhang, the Emperor didn't want to discuss her.
In his view, Zhao Hanzhang was not worth mentioning; the most pressing matters were Gou Xi, Prince East Sea, and himself!
The Emperor no longer wanted to stay in Luoyang; he still planned to relocate the capital!
It had started snowing, and the weather was getting colder. The already desolate Luoyang became even more barren. The citizens lacked food and clothing. The Emperor lived in the Imperial Palace but could feel the despair gradually closing in on them.
