Chapter 284: Plan Ahead
Li Mumu knew that she had no right to stop him.
If I become Li Mumu, isn’t that also helping my family?
If I were Xie Xun, I would definitely do the same.
"If my parents are unforgivable criminals, I naturally have no right to do this." Xie Xun said lightly. He didn't know who to talk to, nor who he could talk to.
"But your grandpa is such a good man, and he tried his best to save me. This is enough to prove that my parents are not bad people. They have suffered a great injustice."
Xie Xun looked at the fire in the camp with sharp eyes.
"Mumu, the treacherous and corrupt officials are in power, and the people are suffering. If it weren't for those people's mischief, how could General Gu be forced to go to war under such circumstances? If the treacherous and corrupt officials cannot be eliminated, this kind of thing will not just happen once."
Li Mumu nodded. She understood that Concubine Rong would take action again sooner or later.
Instead of passively taking a beating, it is better to take the initiative.
This time, my grandfather and uncles didn't die, and it wasn't because they showed mercy.
As for the emperor, he is just a tyrant.
If Rong Jinxuan became the emperor, the Gu family would probably not get any good results.
Instead of that, it would be better to have someone else become the emperor.
Since her abilities can change the heroine's fate, why can't she change the hero's?
Although Rong Jinxuan was not bad after becoming the emperor, the mercy of the superior was never given to those who he felt were a threat.
A new plan sprouted in Li Mumu's mind, but she didn't say it because it was too early.
…
In the capital, in the court.
"Report, General Gu led the army to a great victory."
The ministers looked at each other, unable to believe this was true.
Even Emperor Xuande, who was already old and sitting on the dragon throne, suddenly stood up and said, "Say it again!"
"Yes, General Gu won a great victory and defended Ningcheng."
Emperor Xuande took a deep breath and was visibly happy. He had been worried about this matter these days. If Ningcheng was lost, the enemy would soon reach Shangjing City.
At this moment, Mr. Bai gave a look and someone stood up.
"Your Majesty, Gu Jian has made amends this time, and Dongyao cannot afford to lose such a brave general. I believe that he should be allowed to return to Shangjing City to serve the court."
Emperor Xuande was in a good mood and raised his hand to stop the person who was speaking. "How many casualties have the enemy suffered? Let Gu Jian pursue the victory!"
An ambiguous look flashed in Mr. Bai's eyes.
"Your Majesty, our army is undermanned and short on rations. General Gu has requested permission to return to the capital and rest before setting off again."
"Your Majesty, General Gu's words make sense. If we pursue them now, I'm afraid it would be inappropriate."
"Your Majesty, with General Gu here, we have every chance of destroying the enemy. It's better to conserve our strength."
Emperor Xuande knew that what they said made sense, but this was really a good opportunity.
This old guy Gu Jian is really capable. How did he manage to win despite being at such a disadvantage?
He never believed that Dongyao Kingdom would fail without anyone, but now it seems that Dongyao Kingdom really cannot do without him.
"How did Gu Jian win?" asked Emperor Xuande.
The people below quickly told the truth.
After hearing this, the entire court exclaimed that it was brilliant. However, some people came to their senses and said, "Didn't the emperor order the women of the Gu family to stay in the north? Why did they run away?"
"If they don't go, I'm afraid General Gu's plan won't work!"
"You can't disobey my order, can you?"
Old Master Bai cleared his throat. "The Emperor was referring to the women of the Gu family, but that little girl's surname is Li, not Gu. A daughter once married off is like spilled water. In my opinion, this doesn't count as disobeying the Emperor's order. Besides, the Emperor is well-known, and they are also doing this for the sake of Dongyao Nation. If we dwell on this matter now, I'm afraid it will only chill the hearts of hundreds of thousands of soldiers."
Everyone nodded, and the occasional dissatisfied voices were suppressed by the voices of approval.
"I heard that the little girl is a fool. How could she come up with such a brilliant plan?"
Mr. Bai snorted coldly, "Stupid? Do you understand the saying 'great wisdom appears foolish'?"
You dare to say that to the little girl Twilight? I’ll curse you to death, you old bastard.
Emperor Xuande frowned slightly, "My dear Lord Bai, do you think I should reward you?"
"As for Gu Jian, forget it. After all, he is still a criminal. Even if he has made meritorious contributions while serving his sentence, I think it's better to reward that little girl. Let the soldiers know that the emperor cherishes talents and will dedicate themselves to Dongyao in the future."
Mr. Bai knew that speaking up for Gu Jian would not help him but harm him.
Rewarding a little girl was not a big deal for Emperor Xuande, but it was different for Gu Jian.
If he had good things, he would naturally give them to little Mumu.
"My dear Lord Bai, what you said makes sense." Emperor Xuande also felt that giving the reward to a little girl was harmless and would not let Gu Jian get carried away.
But after this incident, he also realized that he had to keep Gu Jian, because the enemy army was not seriously injured and might cause trouble again at any time.
"Let them return to the court. Remember to bring the little girl along with them. I will forgive the Gu family the crime of disobeying my order."
Old Master Bai glanced at his sons, a sly glint in his eyes.
harem.
"What? Gu Jian won?" Concubine Rong looked at the eunuch who came to deliver the letter.
How is this possible?
"Yeah, Gu Jian won. I didn't expect that."
"Your Majesty?" Concubine Rong straightened her appearance and hurried to greet him.
"Does Concubine Rong also know about this?"
Concubine Rong was not flustered. "I saw that the emperor had not been eating or sleeping well these past few days and was worried about this matter. It's a pity that I can't help. I was just thinking of sending you some nourishing soup, and the eunuch said that you had not left the court yet, so he brought back this good news."
Emperor Xuande nodded. "Gu Jian is indeed quite capable, but what surprised me even more is that the winner this time was a little girl, only four years old. Can you believe it?"
"Little girl?" Rong Fei asked doubtfully.
"Yes, Gu Jian's granddaughter was a fool before, but she suddenly became smart. She was the one who contributed the ideas that led to this great victory."
Concubine Rong originally had no impression of Li Mumu. She didn't need to spend time remembering the foolish daughter of a minister. But a few days ago, her son came back and mentioned this child.
"Such a smart girl, I plan to marry her to Old Nine..."
Concubine Rong didn't know what Emperor Xuande meant, but if Gu Jian's granddaughter followed the Ninth Prince, the Gu family would definitely not ignore the Ninth Prince.
“No!”
Emperor Xuande looked at Concubine Rong and said, "No? Old Nine is intelligent and about the same age as her. What do you think is wrong with this, Concubine Rong?"
"Your Majesty, I also have something happy to tell you."
Emperor Xuande's eyes lit up and his gaze fell on her belly. "Are you pregnant?"
At his age, he would naturally be happy if he could still have children.
Concubine Rong shook her head, "No, I don't have a dragon child in my belly, but I do want to show you a dragon child, a grown one."
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