Minister Liu did not know that the Rong was entirely under Bai Qingyu's control and had already become a part of Zhou. As a minister of Zhou, it was not surprising for Liu Rushi to think this way.
However, Bai Qingyan could not reveal A Yu's identity to Liu Rushi for the time being, so Bai Qingyan merely said, "The reason for asking Minister Liu to delay King Yan Li Zhijie of Xiliang is because our spies in Xiliang have been caught. It is unclear whether it was due to their identities being exposed or for other reasons! Bai Qingqi has already set out for Xiliang; whether the alliance will be signed is wholly under Bai Qingqi's control. However... before everything is settled, Li Zhijie must remain in Dadu City."
