Gu Yuan's face was gloomy.
He didn't expect Ning Que to be so straightforward.
Still thinking of causing trouble for him.
"Is Your Majesty so fussy?"
"Do I care?" Ning Que laughed immediately. "Gu Yuan, it's just the two of us now, you don't have to pretend. Tian Zhongxun took away all the money and grain in Linzi, leaving behind a mess. He also wanted to dump sea salt and suppress the Linzi salt industry. He even took away all the craftsmen, making it difficult to even repair a plow. Now you tell me to pay out of my own pocket to support the army for that beast Tian Zhongxun. Are you stupid or is Tian Zhongxun stupid?"
"Oh……"
Gu Yuan laughed immediately.
Since Ning Que said so, he would not pretend anymore.
He looked at Ning Que sinisterly.
I just felt the wound on my face start to ache again.
"Ning Que, if you want to blame someone, blame yourself for meddling in other people's business."
"You insisted on speaking up for Samuel and asking for his help."
"If you remain neutral, neither will I."
"Are you worthy?" Ning Que sneered, "I've never considered you a human being. You might have some value in the eyes of others, but in my eyes, you're just a clown. So it doesn't matter to me whether you help me or not. On the contrary, I can get rid of you all at the same time."
"What a crazy tone."
Gu Yuan clenched his fists.
I just hate that I’ve been wasted!
Then, he seemed to think of something.
A sudden smile of relief.
"why are you laughing?"
"Don't worry about me. I'm indeed inferior to you in many things. Whether it's civil or martial arts, I'm impressed. However, there's one thing you'll never be as good as me. Lin Xianhong, whom you loved so much back then, was madly in love with me. To save me, she even aborted her unborn baby. Ning Que, this is where you'll never be as good as me!"
The temperature in the study dropped a lot in an instant.
Gu Yuan looked at Ning Que with a sneer.
Are you angry?
But it’s no use being angry!
I will suffer from this for the rest of my life!
However, he was soon disappointed.
He thought Ning Que would be broken down by this.
But he never expected that Ning Que remained calm throughout.
There was no reaction to his provocation.
Why?
Why aren't you angry?!
"I think people like you are quite pathetic."
"After all, I was once the heir of the Gu family..."
"But he is obsessed with his children's private affairs."
"How about I recommend you to be a male concubine in the palace?"
"It just so happens that you are also a eunuch now, which is quite suitable."
Ning Que looked helpless.
I just think this guy is ridiculous.
Did he think this would break his defense?
This isn't just funny!
If she were truly an ancient person, she might have been affected. But for Ning Que, it was just a miscarriage. Lin Xianhong had done so many things that made Ning Que extremely disgusted with her. In this case, not having the baby was actually a good thing.
"You don't have to provoke me here."
"I'm telling the truth." Ning Que smiled. "Not only do you know about the rumors in Chang'an City, I know them too. They all say that the death of my father and brother is related to Emperor Feng, and that he is deliberately suppressing my Ning Palace. I lay dormant for three years, hoping for an opportunity. I married Lin Xianhong purely to cover up. You must also know that my sexual experience with Lin Xianhong was purely accidental. Even if she didn't have an abortion, I would have divorced her. Speaking of which, I have to thank you, otherwise I wouldn't have made this decision so soon."
“…”
Ning Que stood up and said with a half-smile, "Or do you think I'd be so foolish as to lose my spirits because of Lin Xianhong? Those who achieve great things don't dwell on trivial matters. Gu Yuan, you're being too naive."
Gu Yuan's eyes were cold.
I was speechless for a moment.
Faced with Ning Que's oppression, he could not help but retreat.
Even he had to admit it was true. For people like them, not to mention women, even their own family members would be abandoned. Although Ning Que had been very kind to Lin Xianhong for three years, there was always something missing. To outsiders, Ning Que had indeed given a lot. But given Ning Que's status and position, he didn't care at all.
"You might as well say something that breaks my defense."
"For example, about how my father and brother died."
"I suppose you must know something about this?"
"Huh?" Gu Yuan was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter. "Hahaha! Ning Que, you reminded me. You must have been secretly investigating a lot over the years, right? I'm afraid you helped Samuel to find out the truth. It's just a pity that you will never know in this lifetime!"
Ning Que didn't say much.
He just took a step forward indifferently.
He raised his hand and grabbed Gu Yuan's neck tightly.
He lifted him up with one hand.
"So, what do you know?"
“I…I…”
Gu Yuan's face flushed.
He flapped his hands, but was helpless.
Ning Que threw him aside indifferently.
Gu Yuan fell to the ground, coughing continuously.
He looked up angrily.
His eyes were filled with anger at this moment.
In the end, he laughed disdainfully.
"Hahaha, it really depends on you to remind me."
"The death of your father and brother is indeed not that simple."
"Of course I know the truth."
"But I will never tell you even if I die!"
Ning Que sat down again.
He naturally knew that Gu Yuan would not tell the truth.
He was just testing today.
Looking at the frantic Gu Yuan, he said calmly, "Do you think I wouldn't know if you didn't tell me? If I'm not mistaken, you and Tian Zhongxun worked together on this, right? You knew my father and brother were trapped in Hulu Valley, so you didn't contribute when attacking Gaoque, deliberately delaying the military operation. Even the fact that the Xiliang people knew my father and brother's marching route was probably your doing."
Ning Que didn't tell everything.
Including the sharp arrows received by Xiliang.
The deeper he investigated, the more confusing things became. This matter was definitely related to Gu Yuan and Tian Zhongxun, but that was definitely not enough!
"Hehe, what do you think?" Gu Yuan sneered and said disdainfully, "If you had evidence, you would have produced it long ago. As for what you said, they are just rumors. I can tell you right now that this matter is related to Emperor Feng! Otherwise, can we deal with old Prince Ning by ourselves?"
"You're really not very good at throwing dirty water."
Ning Que rolled his eyes helplessly.
He refused to say anything at all.
Later it is said that it is related to Emperor Feng.
Who can believe this?
This is a typical case of Gu Yuan trying to sow discord.
It's nothing more than making the brothers suspicious of each other.
This trick is really too crude.
"Gu Yuan, it doesn't matter if you don't want to talk now." Ning Que shrugged and put the book away. "But I will investigate this matter. Anyone who is related to the murder of my father and brother will be made to suffer a fate worse than death!"
"Hahaha!"
Gu Yuan laughed wildly.
He stood up with a look of disdain on his face.
"Ning Que, you are too conceited."
“There are some things you’ll never understand.”
"Even if you find out, there's nothing you can do!"
"Goodbye!"
"Go away."
Ning Que had a gloomy face and was thinking.
He was sure that this matter was related to Gu Yuan!
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