Chapter 856

Gu Bencan didn't know that he had narrowly escaped a disaster, and said to them excitedly, "Dad, Mom, do you want to go into the mountains with me to take a look?"

Jin Qianqian knew that Gu Wenheng had a lot of things to deal with these days, so she refused right away, "Go out for a walk with your brother, your father has something else to do."

Gu Bencan stopped pestering after hearing this and said, "Then I'll go find my brother. He was asking me the other day..."

Seeing him run away in an instant, Gu Wenheng said with some dissatisfaction, "I learned this rule in vain again."

"What kind of rules are there in this rural area?" Jin Qianqian said unhappily, "It's rare for the child to relax, so don't be restrained.

They know the situation and won’t embarrass you.”

Gu Wenheng, "I didn't mean any other thing. I just wanted the child to pay attention. I'm afraid he won't be able to correct his behavior. I didn't expect you to scold me.

Madam, I have to tell you first that I don’t think I will stay at home for long.”

Jin Qianqian was prepared, "Did you receive the message?"

Gu Wenheng nodded, "The news from the palace is very likely."

This is also what makes Gu Wenheng irritated. They are in mourning period now, and his love will be taken away from him. But as a family member, Jin Qianqian has to stay at home, whether for her own reputation or for the sake of her future children.

Jin Qianqian let out a long sigh, "I had already guessed this result, so it's not that hard to accept.

It’s just that the court is now divided into several factions, and you will eventually be dragged into it.”

…

While they were still discussing this, the imperial edict from the palace had already arrived in Fu County. Hu Dong, who had received the news, had already sent someone to the village to inform them.

Gu Wenheng had the incense table prepared and notified the clan members to welcome the imperial edict at the entrance of the village.

The person who came this time was still an old acquaintance, "Eunuch Yun, thank you for your hard work."

The former Little Yunzi, now Eunuch Yun, treated Gu Wenheng very politely. This was also a rare time for him to show kindness to a nobleman before he gained power. "Master Gu, congratulations!"

Even though Gu Wenheng knew the truth, he was still surprised at this moment, "Thank you for your good words, eunuch."

The man was led to the incense table, and an imperial edict was read out. Everyone in the village knew that Gu Wenheng had been deprived of his love and was appointed as the Minister of Revenue.

This is a great joyous event for the whole clan and the whole village. Gu Wenheng took the imperial edict with both hands, and Eunuch Yun immediately helped him up, "Congratulations, Master Gu. This is the first one for our Rong Dynasty."

Gu Wenheng stuffed a purse into his hand and said, "Thank you for making this trip, Eunuch Yun. I have asked someone to prepare some wine and drinks."

"I dare not trouble Lord Gu, I still have to go back and report. When Lord Gu comes to the capital, I will definitely come to ask for a glass of water and wine."

Gu Wenheng naturally did not force it. At this time, Xu Dawang held a tray with a purse on it. Gu Wenheng took it and put it in his hand, "Please add a dish on the way back. Thank you for your hard work."

Eunuch Yun was even more satisfied with this and nodded with a smile, "We would like to thank Master Gu for his reward on their behalf."

After sending the people away, Gu Sanbu came over with the help of his children and grandchildren, and said with some worry in his tone, "I have received the imperial edict. When will you set off?"

Now that the imperial power has changed, I don’t know whether it is good or bad to seize the love at this time.

Although he was promoted and held great power, the joy that Gu Sanbu felt when he first received the imperial edict had almost disappeared when he thought of the three ministers who had just been dismissed and had their property confiscated.

Gu Wenheng smiled faintly and said, "We will set off tomorrow."

…

Go to Beijing

All the government offices in the capital had been discussing this matter for several days. Unexpectedly, after everyone had been vying for it, in the end it was Gu Wenheng who was reinstated.

Bai Jinglie swept away everything on the table. He was also loyal to the emperor, so why did Gu Wenheng have such an experience?

He had not taken Gu Wenheng into account before, and instead let the Crown Prince take advantage of him, and also invisibly offended the Sixth Prince and the Xu family.

He hadn't even recovered yet when he received such bad news. How could he be willing to accept it?

"My Lord," Deng Mei'e said with some concern, "Calm down. A new emperor chooses new ministers. This is very normal."

This sentence seemed to have hit Bai Jinglie's heart, "A new emperor, new ministers, I thought so before, no matter how capable Gu Wenheng is, he can't get a rank with the new emperor.

What's more, three years later, the emperor probably even forgot who Ding You was.

I didn’t expect that he was so lucky to have his love taken away…”

This was also what made him most unwilling. He had done a lot for the emperor in the past, but was rejected because of a small matter.

And all of these were caused by Gu Wenheng, so why can he live so happily?

Deng Mei'e also knew about their grievances. Seeing Bai Jinglie so angry, she felt a little distressed. "My Lord, you have a title. Even if he is in a high position, he has to greet you politely. Let's not bother with them."

"Are you talking about my empty title of Marquis of Wu'an?" Bai Jinglie laughed at himself. "Besides this title, what else does our family have? I've been thinking about submitting a memorial day and night to request the title of Crown Prince, but our title ends with me. By the time my son is gone, he will be nothing more than an ordinary citizen. All this is because of Gu Wenheng..."

Deng Mei'e had never seen Bai Jinglie so sad and angry. She knew that Gu Wenheng had really irritated him this time, and she began to feel displeased with Gu Wenheng.

But now the matter is done. Whether Bai Jinglie has a say in the capital or not, everyone is avoiding him because of his father. They have no one to turn to and have no way to stop it.

Deng Mei'e knew that no matter how many words of comfort she said, it would only cut another wound on Bai Jinglie's body, so she could only watch over him silently.

In the harem

The new emperor Hua Zhang was accompanying Queen Mother Zhou. "Mother, can this Gu Wenheng really ease the conflict between me and my father?"

Queen Zhou touched the dragon robe on Hua Zhang and was once again convinced that her son had become emperor.

“You have been arguing over these positions.

I know that the people following the emperor have always been dedicated, but everyone has selfish motives, otherwise there wouldn't be so many disputes in the court.

Gu Wenheng has always been favored by your father. If he had not been in mourning, your father would have made arrangements long ago.

Now that he has passed the throne to you, no matter how many ideas he has in his mind, he will never make decisions without your approval.

Sometimes even fathers and sons have to figure things out, let alone the royal family.

It is true that you are the emperor now, but don't forget that there is the emperor emeritus above you and your brothers who are eyeing you covetously.

Gu Wenheng has always been on good terms with your uncle and is a very capable person, otherwise he would not have received repeated praise from your father and uncle.

You took the initiative to give the position of the Ministry of Revenue to Gu Wenheng, which is exactly what your father wants, so why bother to be awkward with him. "

Hua Zhang, "Mother, I am now the emperor. If father continues to interfere, how can I face the court officials in the future?"

After all, he still cared that Hua Shunming had not completely let go, which made him feel a little restrained.

(End of this chapter)