"I really don't understand what Xiu Qi is thinking, but I see that he cares a lot about his wife's family. Likewise, the Su Family serves me loyally. Now that they're facing difficulties, I can't just sit by and do nothing."
Liu Xiu also found this matter vexing. If he let it continue without intervention, he wouldn't feel at ease, fearing that Han Yu and the Su Family would truly be coerced by Wang Mang, leading to a betrayal against him. With the power Han Yu held in his hands, should he turn against him, Liu Xiu knew he would be unable to contain the situation. Yet, to get involved—Chang'an was beyond his reach and influence, and even with effort, there was no guarantee of the desired outcome.
