Chapter 171 Negotiation with the Crown Prince
"The prince is in disguise." Gu Rongyu said, "Even if he comes, no one will think he is the prince! It's okay."
This time, Gu Rongyu had selfish motives.
He had known the prince's thoughts for a long time. He simply wanted to marry the lady to serve him. It was said that Zhuge Kongming was knowledgeable about the laws of nature and geography. Chang Xixi could not be considered a Zhuge, but she was half a Zhuge.
It was enough for her to stir up trouble in Kyoto. He had to let the prince know that this woman was his! He couldn't get her at all! Even if he did, she would only be a person, without a heart.
Gu Rongyu was explaining to Chang Xixi when the prince arrived. He was wearing common people's clothes and the hair accessories on his head were also common people's ribbons.
Everyone had seen the Crown Prince before, so they naturally recognized the young man in front of them. They all knelt and saluted, "Greetings, Crown Prince."
"Get up!"
The prince looked at everyone, then at where Gu Rongyu and Chang Xixi were standing. The relationship between the two was indeed...
He was supposed to be meeting Gu Rongyu, so how did he get brought into Chang Xixi's yard? It was obvious that either the two of them often visited each other, or Chang Xixi and Gu Rongyu had a shameful relationship.
It seems that if he can meet Chang Xixi together, and without any reservations, then... it is definitely not a simple relationship.
I'm afraid it's like what's been said outside, the two of them are probably together!
However, it is obvious that my father does not know about this!
Gu Rongyu must have already met Prince Rui, so what's the point of meeting him again? If he had already promised Prince Rui, Gu Rongyu probably wouldn't meet him again, or would have turned him down.
Or make another appointment to watch it!
As a bargaining chip, if Gu Rongyu saw him again, it would be equivalent to destroying the trust he had just established with King Rui in an instant.
He can't be stupid! A person who can fight and roll in the military camp can't be so simple and doesn't act like this, so there is only one possibility!
He had not reached an agreement with King Rui, or perhaps he was still considering it.
And his current position is not shaky, but it is said... It is still difficult for him to sit firmly on the throne of the emperor.
Because... Prince Rui's power is quite strong now, and with the Queen's support behind the scenes, his influence in the court is even greater.
If not, he had been in the emperor's presence for so many years, he might not have thought that he could surpass Prince Rui!
My father didn't seem to have any intention of really conferring the title of Prince on Prince Rui, nor did he have any intention of giving up the throne to him immediately. When he was ill this time, my mother asked the emperor's opinion many times, but he didn't say a word.
He had to find another way out!
Chang Xixi asked someone to look after the child, but she was afraid that the child would disturb the prince, so she asked Xiaohong to take the child away and asked the servants to bring some tea and snacks.
When the prince saw how much Chang Xixi cared about him, he forgot about the relationship between her and Gu Rongyu that he was just thinking about, but he put it all out of his mind.
"Mrs. Chang, there's no need to be like this! I don't want you to think I'm here to bother you. I want to discuss something with the General."
"You guys tell me."
Chang Xixi also knew what Gu Rongyu meant. It was nothing more than... he wanted her to listen to the conversation between the prince and him. Li Dadu was sent.
She must want to know what was said between the two of them!
The prince said politely, "I would like to speak to the general alone. Madam Chang, please give us this opportunity!"
"Of course! I didn't say no, it's just... Prince, you're in my yard, where are you asking me to go? Besides, did you two do something shameful before? Do you have to talk alone?"
"That's not the case."
The prince looked embarrassed. Why was Chang Xixi acting out of the ordinary?
Doesn't he know that some things are better known to as few people as possible? This is especially true when it comes to power struggles.
If it were to be revealed to his father that he was secretly bribing court officials, then his position as crown prince would probably be in jeopardy.
Gu Rongyu said, "Madam Chang and I are the relationship you mentioned, so there's no need to avoid suspicion. If possible, I'd like the Emperor to grant us a marriage. But the time hasn't come yet... but we've long shared no secrets, and she's also my advisor. If there's anything the Crown Prince can't say in front of her, I don't think there's anything we can talk about between us."
Since he said so, the prince had no choice but to do as he wished.
"In that case, let me cut to the chase! You're well aware of the current situation in the court! Choose a side! You name the conditions, and as long as it's within my power... I'll agree to them."
Gu Rongyu continued, "You know, Crown Prince, what I want is very simple. I want to clear the Gu family's name. Let them no longer suffer the scourge of deceiving the emperor and treason. I don't want future generations to redress these grievances. I just want the current emperor to give me an explanation. Say that it was his misjudgment that led to this outcome. Of course, this is all the Prime Minister's fault, not the Emperor's. He misrepresented the information."
When the prince heard this, he thought it was very difficult!
If he really did this for Gu Rongyu, his position as Crown Prince would be in jeopardy! So, why not settle for the next best thing?
Thinking about it, he blurted out, "When I board the plane, the first thing I will do is to help the Gu family redress their grievances."
“No need.”
"I've made my words very clear. Prince, haven't you figured it out yet? What I want is for the current emperor to admit his mistake! Kill the prime minister, not after you take the throne..."
The prince was in a dilemma. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "I can do that! But can you promise to let me take that position? Will you help me suppress Prince Rui?"
Gu Rongyu said, "There's no one in the palace right now, Prince! You do have real power, but some of it is still in the hands of the Emperor. You don't have absolute power. If you want absolute power, you're still a little short! Prince Rui is chasing you, and your position in the Emperor's heart isn't as high as Prince Xian's. You only have the reputation of a prince, doing what a prince should do. Furthermore, you haven't used your own skills. You're biding your time!"
"Your analysis is correct."
Prince said.
Gu Rongyu was fully able to see the current situation, and he also saw his current condition, but he did not provide a solution.
"Prince, if you want me to resolve your current predicament, my wife and I can help you, but... can you agree to our terms? I have an even better offer! As long as the Gu family's grievances are redressed, I can withdraw from the court and give up this position! Moreover, I can... let my children and descendants guard the border for you at any time, as long as you give the order."
The prince was shaken!
This condition is great, and... Gu Rongyu also solved his worries.
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