Chapter 232 This game has just begun

What Gu Chengyan was most worried about happened.

"Hurry up and destroy everything. Move quickly and don't make any mistakes!" He spoke very quickly, the anxiety in his eyes almost overflowing.

"Yes, sir, I'll do it right away!"

The servant responded and just as he turned around to open the door, he was pulled back by Gu Chengyan.

Gu Chengyan took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

He wiped the sweat from his forehead, his mind racing with thoughts. If the mine incident wasn't an accident, then going there now would be like walking into a tiger's mouth.

"No need to go." Gu Chengyan said in a low voice.

The servant looked at him suspiciously and asked, "Ledger?"

Gu Chengyan shook his head. "These are all half-true and half-false things. Even if the court wants to investigate, it will take some time."

"Besides, the entire mine is under the management of the Ministry of Works and has no direct connection with the Anyang Marquisate. If we act rashly, we will only be caught in a trap."

He looked up, squinted at the sky, and asked again, "Has that shipment left yet?"

"It has been taken away." The servant replied respectfully.

"That's good." Gu Chengyan calmed down and sorted out his thoughts. "Let's hold off for now and wait for my father to return from the palace."

"yes."

A trace of worry flashed in Gu Chengyan's eyes. He vaguely felt that this matter must be related to Gu Junze.

Could it be that he already knows his own life experience?

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but shudder.

Gu Chengyan left the yard and walked alone in the quiet alley.

He had originally thought that with this imperial examination, he would be able to enter the officialdom with integrity, but who knew that he would encounter such a drastic change before he even entered the court...

Night falls and the lights are sparse.

Marquis Anyang had just returned from the palace. He did not go back to his mansion directly, but instead had the carriage circle around the capital twice before going to Yuanlai Inn, to the same guest room.

Not long after, Gu Chengyan hurried into the inn room. After closing the door, he couldn't wait to ask, "Father, what's the situation in the palace?"

Marquis Anyang snorted coldly and slammed the table. "What a jerk Prince Yong is! He actually embarrassed me in front of the Emperor!"

"The mine incident wasn't just a mine collapse. Prince Yong somehow found out that the Ministry of Works had falsely reported the mine's contents, and he reported it to the Emperor."

"The Emperor is furious. Minister Su has been dismissed and is under investigation."

Gu Chengyan's face changed suddenly when he heard this. Fortunately, he did not act on his own.

"Father, how did Prince Yong suddenly know about this? This matter is probably not simple."

"Do you think I don't know?" Anyang Hou's eyes were filled with anger. "Minister Su has already sent someone to inform me and asked me to have a private talk at this inn tonight."

Gu Chengyan pondered for a moment, "Father, should we take the initiative and find a scapegoat?"

Marquis Anyang's eyes gradually became sharper. "You are right. We can't just sit there and wait for death."

After a long time, there was a knock on the door. Marquis Anyang nodded, Gu Chengyan opened the door, and Minister Su slipped in.

Minister Su stared at the Marquis of Anyang and said anxiously, "My Lord, Prince Yong is coming with such force this time, I'm afraid he won't let it go."

"I've entrusted the entire family's wealth and lives to you. I even married my daughter to you. Now that something's happened, you can't just ignore it!"

When Marquis Anyang heard this, he immediately felt unhappy, his brows were twisted into a knot, and his eyes became colder.

When this old man got the benefit, he praised him to the sky.

It was clearly him who married his daughter, Su Wanniang, of her own free will...

The purpose is to rely on marriage to tie me to him for a long time.

Now, hum...

But Marquis Anyang suppressed his emotions and said in a deep voice, "Lord Su, now that things have come to this, what's the point of complaining? The most urgent thing is to come up with a solution."

Minister Su, however, acted as if he hadn't heard and continued to chatter on: "At the beginning, we agreed to follow you, Lord Marquis, and ensure the prosperity of our Su family. Now, look what's happening. You've fired me and I'm being investigated. I might even end up in jail!"

"This is a heinous crime punishable by the death of nine generations of my clan. If I am punished, my Lord, don't even think of staying out of it!"

Marquis Anyang slammed the table hard, and with a "bang" sound, the teacups on the table jumped.

He glared at her, "Master Su, that's enough! When did I ever say I wouldn't care? Don't forget, we're all in the same boat now!"

The room instantly became quiet, with only the sound of heavy breathing.

After a long while, the Marquis of Anyang finally calmed down and said thoughtfully, "Minister Liu, this man is both greedy and stupid. We can use him as a scapegoat. The most you can do is to be guilty of negligence."

Minister Su's eyes lit up, as if he had found a life-saving straw.

"This is a brilliant plan! Minister Liu is indeed a hindrance, so this is a perfect opportunity to get rid of him. I'll go back and have someone prepare evidence to point to Minister Liu."

"Um."

After Minister Su left, Gu Chengyan slowly walked to the table, reached out to pour a cup of tea for Marquis Anyang, and sat down beside him.

He frowned and seemed to be hesitant to speak.

Marquis Anyang picked up the teacup, took a sip, and looked up at Gu Chengyan. "Chengyan, if you have any thoughts in your mind, why not speak directly."

Gu Chengyan took a deep breath and said, "Father, I feel like there's a deeper conspiracy behind Prince Yong's attack this time."

"Even if we push Minister Liu out as a scapegoat and temporarily calm the Emperor's anger, Prince Yong may not let it go."

Marquis Anyang nodded slightly, "I know that too, but for now, we can only take it one step at a time."

Gu Chengyan frowned, "Dad, Gu Junze and Su Dongying are definitely not as simple as they seem."

"After much thought, I feel like he has something to do with the mine collapse."

He paused, a hint of uneasiness flashed in his eyes, and his voice unconsciously lowered. "Do you think he has already known his own life experience?"

When Marquis Anyang heard this, his eyes instantly became as sharp as an eagle's. He said without hesitation, "Absolutely impossible."

Back then, he dealt with all those who knew Gu Junze's background.

Even Gu Chengyan only found out recently...

But then he remembered that Gu Junze had confronted him at the time, saying that if he let Feng go, he would have to let him enter the East Camp...

A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Anyang Hou's eyes. Dongying is such a waste. After so long, they haven't even gotten rid of Gu Junze?

Feng Shaoyu should be released...

At this time in Hongmeng Courtyard, Qin Fang walked quickly towards the courtyard where Chu Ruohan was.

"Young Madam, there is news that Marquis Anyang and Minister Su are having a secret conversation." Qin Fang reported in a low voice.

The hidden clues that Chu Ruohan had laid in Yuanlai Inn were used so soon.

She put down the scroll in her hand and raised her eyebrows slightly. "Are they planning to use Minister Liu as a scapegoat?"

Qin Fang nodded, "That's right."

Chu Ruohan chuckled, "Just as Jun Ze expected."

"Then should we..." Qin Fang hesitated to speak.

Chu Ruohan's eyes became deep, "No rush, let them go first, we will wait and see what happens."

She stood up, walked to the window, looked at the scene in the distance, and said softly: "This game of chess has just begun."