But Gu Yunfei knew that the current prosperous times were just an illusion.
The court was seriously corrupt. Zhang Ling colluded with several corrupt officials in the court. Many taxes paid by the people went into their pockets, and the emperor was completely unaware of this.
Moreover, when the emperor heard that there was an elixir that could prolong life and keep youth forever, he became obsessed with refining the elixir.
In the past, state affairs were handled by Prime Minister Gu, but now they are slowly being handed over to Zhang Ling.
Zhang Ling was very ambitious and his power gradually grew.
Gu Yunfei felt that if this continued, the country's prosperity would be in jeopardy. A loyal and patriotic man with great ambitions, he didn't want to see this happen.
Now, once the military power is handed over, it is very likely to fall into Zhang Ling's hands.
"Yunfei, your father knows what you are thinking. But your father just wants you to be safe. In the future, our family can find a place far away from the city and live a simple life." Gu Xiang has experienced a lot and has long been indifferent to wealth and glory. At this age, he only wants his children to get married and start a family as soon as possible and live a safe and happy life.
"However, once the military power falls into Zhang Ling's hands, the fate of the country will probably be bumpy. The new prince is incompetent and will only be a puppet in the future." Gu Yunfei attaches great importance to the fate of the country.
"If the former prince were still here, everything would be fine. But he has been exiled and his whereabouts are unknown. There is nothing we can do to help him."
"Father, if we can find Prince Duan Yu, the country will have a future." Gu Yunfei's eyes were shining, his tone was excited, and his eyebrows were dancing with joy.
"Yun Fei, you are crazy. If we support the old prince to take the throne, it would be equivalent to treason, do you know that?" Gu Lian said hurriedly.
He knew his son's character best. For the sake of the country, Gu Yunfei would even give up his life.
"Father, the late emperor told us that the Gu family is loyal and brave. From now on, it will be up to us to protect the fate of the country for generations to come. How can we forget this mission?" Gu Yunfei tried to persuade his father.
Gu Xiang hesitated to speak. After a long moment, he heaved a long sigh, turned back to gaze at the cold moonlight, and said solemnly, "Yun Fei, let me think this over carefully and start all over again."
Seeing that his father's attitude had softened somewhat, Gu Yunfei quickly said, "Thank you, father."
"Well, I didn't agree to your request just now, nor did I agree with your idea. I just said that the matter can be discussed." Gu Xiang said again.
But for Gu Yunfei, this was enough. You know, when he mentioned it to his father before, his father immediately turned his face away and walked away, closing the door and refusing to see him.
"Don't worry, father. Yunfei will think twice before doing anything and take the overall situation into consideration."
Gu Yunfei bowed to Prime Minister Gu and left.
When Gu Yunfei returned to the study, the spy just brought news that Princess Du Shuting of the Du Kingdom had appeared in a small temple in Jiangcheng before, and someone had seen her enter the Fu Mansion.
How is Du Shuting connected to the Fu family?
Did Du Guo send her to test the news?
No, if the Du Kingdom wanted to test the news, why would it send its most beloved little princess?
A princess would definitely not be sent to do such a dangerous task.
Could it be that Du Shuting came here voluntarily?
"Did you see clearly that young lady in the Fu Mansion, is she indeed Du Shuting?"
"This way, I can confirm that the person is the little princess of the Du Kingdom, Du Shuting."
"Okay, go down."
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