"The imperial edict has arrived!"
"No need to think, it must be for General Gu."
“Isn’t this nonsense?”
"General Gu has made remarkable military achievements, defeating the main force of Xiliang. This time, he marched eight hundred miles west, forcing Xiliang to send envoys for peace talks, thus erasing the years of humiliation suffered by Dafeng. It is only right that he be rewarded during this banquet."
Cao Du stroked his beard and talked freely.
As the Minister of Rites, I am responsible for these things.
He can quickly find out any inside information.
It was worth his years of friendship with the Gu family.
From now on, the Gu family has completely established its foothold.
Become an indispensable military family in Dafeng!
Gu Yuan will also replace the old King Ning and permanently rule the western frontier.
The 300,000 wolf troops in the northwest will be under the command of Gu Yuan.
It won't be long before he can be granted the title of Duke.
Gu Mingzhi greeted him quickly.
"Quick, set up the incense table and prepare to receive the emperor's order."
"promise!"
The servants hurried to prepare.
This is an unparalleled honor!
Naturally, we must welcome it with the highest standards.
"Did you see that?" Lin Xianhong looked at Ning Que and said coldly, "Since I was a child, I have admired generals who serve their country. You are from the Ning Palace, and your father and brother both died in battle. But what have you done? In my eyes, you will never be as good as General Gu!"
"Oh……"
People really laugh when they are speechless.
How can Lin Xianhong be so confident?
"Hey, don't say that about the prince." Gu Yuan pretended to be carefree and said sarcastically, "The prince was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. He can live a good life thanks to his father and brother's military achievements. It's normal for him to be reluctant to go to the battlefield. How can you say he is afraid of death?"
"General Gu is indeed a man of great righteousness."
Lin Xianhong nodded in agreement.
She looked down on Ning Que from the bottom of her heart.
In her eyes, Ning Que is just a villain.
No matter what you do, you can always find something wrong.
Because she had preconceived notions.
Tian Zhongxun stroked his beard and smiled sinisterly.
Ning Que is ultimately a prince without real power.
No matter how much you jump, it's hard to make much waves.
Indeed, Emperor Feng really wanted to support Ning Que.
But the prerequisite is that Ning Que has real talent and knowledge!
Otherwise, how can we convince the public?
King Qi looked at Gu Mingzhi again.
Both of them smiled.
His efforts for the Gu family were not in vain.
Supporting Gu Yuan to take the position is a big move!
Use this to completely control the Northwest Wolf Army!
"Prince Ning, do you see it now?"
"It's no use talking."
"In Dafeng, what matters most is military merit."
Tian Zhongxun looked at Ning Que with pride and said calmly, "Yes, today is indeed the anniversary of the death of the old King Ning. But so what? A new emperor chooses new ministers. The old King Ning died in battle at Yumen Pass. Now it is Gu Yuan who guards the western frontier and commands the Wolf Army. The Gu family's banquet today and the imperial edict and reward sent by His Majesty are the best proof of this!"
"I doubt you're from the same family?" Ning Que found it ridiculous. "Why do you think this imperial edict is for Gu Yuan?"
"Hahaha!"
Gu Mingzhi suddenly laughed.
He laughed so hard that he fell forward and backward.
Pointing to the plaque in the distance.
"Prince Ning, please see clearly."
"This is my Gu Mansion, not Prince Ning's Mansion!"
"The imperial edict sent to my Gu Mansion was not for Yuan'er, could it be for the prince?"
"Hahaha!"
The King of Qi and others also laughed.
Lin Xianhong frowned slightly and whispered, "Ning Que, please stop causing trouble here. Even if you don't mind being embarrassed, you should still consider the reputation of the palace. I know you did all this for me. Just consider it as my apology to you. Go back first."
"Who do you think you are?"
Ning Que didn't want to waste any more words with them.
They're just a bunch of overconfident idiots.
At this time, Manager Hu came over.
There were many eunuchs following behind him.
Manager Hu is a big shot around the Emperor.
He often represents the emperor when he is outside.
He has been loyal over the years and has never done anything wrong.
His official position was not high.
He served as the chief official of the Imperial Household Department, ranking third rank.
But when meeting a first-rank official, one had to be polite.
"Greetings, Steward Hu." Gu Mingzhi walked forward with a smile and said, "Thank you for taking this special trip, Steward Hu. Please stay and have a couple of drinks later."
"No thanks." Steward Hu waved his sleeves calmly, "Master Gu, this imperial decree is not for your Gu family."
"ah!?"
"Isn't it for me?"
“This…this…”
Everyone was in an uproar.
What’s going on?!
Manager Hu came to Gu's house to issue an order.
And then you said it wasn’t for the Gu family?
This operation has never happened before...
Chief Steward Hu held up the imperial edict in his hand high.
"Ning Que, the Prince of Ning, listen to your orders!"
"Your Highness Ningque, accept the order!"
Ning Que bowed calmly.
At this moment, the whole audience was in an uproar.
"Is it really for Prince Ning?"
"I know, he must be scolding Prince Ning!"
"Yes!" King Qi's eyes were filled with anger. "Prince Ning was in charge of providing relief to Jingyang, yet he attended the Gu family dinner for personal gain. He must be punished by imperial decree."
"I heard that the prince even carried the spirit to see the emperor."
"Perhaps this is what angered His Majesty."
"The prince is still too young..."
They are not optimistic either.
Ever since Ning Que married Lin Xianhong, Emperor Feng had often urged him to shoulder the weight of the Crown Prince's duties and the entire Ning Palace. But Ning Que repeatedly disappointed Emperor Feng, and in time, he simply stopped complaining.
There was some hope in sending him to provide disaster relief this time.
But what did Ning Que do?
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