Escape plan

He rose, bottle in hand, his presence a simmering threat. The two men stepped aside, their expressions wary, as if expecting an unprovoked attack. Xiang Yu walked past them, his movements casual yet fraught with potential danger. Just as he was about to exit, Marshal Wu's voice cut through the tension.

"Stay in your palace... don't leave."

Xiang Yu turned, a feral grin revealing his tiger teeth. "Marshal, am I under house arrest?"

There was a long pause before Marshal Wu replied, "It's just a formality."

"But can I still have guests? You know the twins are very fond of me," Xiang Yu continued, his tone deceptively light.

Marshal Wu knew his twin granddaughters, would cause an uproar if forbidden from seeing Xiang Yu. They would only cause trouble on the palace grounds and attract unwanted attention. He conceded, "I will permit them one visit."