Liu Bei looked at Chen Xi with a hint of bewilderment. He saw fear and hesitation beneath Chen Xi's calm eyes. He has never seen Chen Xi afraid over the years, and as for hesitation, Chen Xi is always hesitating about what to eat for lunch or dinner. Is this hesitation?
[How should I choose? When the news of Emperor Xie's death arrived, I was initially angry, but after entering Chang'an City, I found myself having other thoughts, even feeling a sense of delight.] Liu Bei thought silently as he looked at Chen Xi.
[I, too, covet this position. I set up so many restrictions only to eventually realize I couldn't stop my covetous heart. All those restrictions were once to preserve the Emperor. I wanted to be like Duke Zhou, but now...] Liu Bei's mind was in turmoil.
