"His Majesty posthumously conferred the title of Empress Xianzhuang upon Consort Ming. While this demonstrates His Majesty's boundless grace, what Cheng'er desires even more is for the truth to come to light and for the real masterminds to receive their due punishment, rather than merely a posthumous title that covers up all the injustice and darkness."
"Captain of the Guards, go back and report to His Majesty that although the Seventh Prince Gu Cheng harbors a thousand grievances and ten thousand hatreds, he is still a citizen of Yunli Kingdom and will not do anything against the foundation of the country. However, he is still young and needs time to heal the wounds in his heart."
Seeing the two men's resolute attitude, the head guard felt helpless but knew he couldn't easily persuade them.
He slowly stood up and bowed deeply to Grandpa Gu and Gu Cheng.
His voice carried a heavy tone and a hint of respect: "Grand Secretary Gu, Seventh Prince, this old servant will certainly convey your words to His Majesty without missing a single one. However, I would also like to venture a word: His Majesty is advanced in years and his health is declining day by day. What he cherishes most is his father-son relationship with you, Prince. I hope that the Seventh Prince can take this into consideration, let go of his resentment as soon as possible, return to the palace to reunite with His Majesty, and not let regret become a lifelong pain."
Upon hearing this, Gu Cheng's expression shifted slightly, but he quickly regained his cold composure.
He didn't turn around, but said coldly, "Tell him that perhaps one day my hatred will dissipate. But until then, please tell him to take care of his health and not to mention father-son relations again. That is too much of a luxury for me."
Upon hearing this, the head guard felt a mix of emotions, but knew he could offer no further advice.
He bowed deeply once more, then turned to leave.
But then, as if remembering something, he took out a sealed letter from his bosom and handed it to Gu Cheng: "Seventh Prince, His Majesty ordered this old servant to give it to you, saying that after you read it, you may gain some insights."
Gu Cheng paused for a moment, his gaze lingering on the letter for a while, before finally reaching out to take it.
He didn't open it immediately, but held it tightly in his hand, as if it were the last bit of stubbornness and persistence in his heart.
Seeing this, Old Master Gu sighed softly and patted Gu Cheng on the back to comfort him.
Seeing this, the head guard did not linger any longer and bowed as he left the room.
"Gu Cheng, are you there?" Qin Xiaolin's voice rang out from outside the door.
Upon hearing this, a complex emotion flashed in Gu Cheng's eyes.
He gently tucked the letter inside his shirt to make sure it was safe.
He then turned around and greeted the doorway, "Brother Qin, I'm here."
The door was gently pushed open, and Qin Xiaolin, dressed in an elegant blue robe, entered the room with a worried expression.
His gaze lingered for a moment on Gu Cheng's slightly tired face.
He then stepped forward and spoke frankly:
"Gu Cheng, I won't beat around the bush and will just tell you directly. You should be Xiao Cheng, the seventh prince of Yunli Kingdom, right?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Cheng's body trembled slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.
He nodded slowly, his voice low and firm: "Brother Qin, you did know. I had no intention of hiding it, but this identity is too heavy, and I was afraid it would bring unnecessary trouble to the people of Tingfeng Academy."
Qin Xiaolin gently patted Gu Cheng's shoulder, his eyes full of understanding and trust: "Gu Cheng, we haven't known each other for long, but everyone knows your character. I believe Xiao Xi and the others will understand you."
The people of Tingfeng Courtyard treated the grandfather and grandson very well, always regarding them as family.
They not only treated him and gave him medicine, but also sent him to Baichuan Academy to study. They arranged for someone to take him to and from school every day, and always thought of him when there were good things to do.
Gu Cheng: "Since Sister Xi and Sister Lan have not returned, I..."
Qin Xiaolin: "Don't worry, they're in Kyoto, but it's not convenient for them to show up right now."
Now is the crucial time for planning, and no one can afford to make a mistake.
Gu Cheng: "Then how can I help?"
He was aware of Jingyuan's recent predicament, but as a prince of Yunli Kingdom, what could he possibly do?
"The Emperor of Yunli Kingdom is currently seriously ill, and the Fifth Prince Xiao Yan is acting as regent, but internal strife is rampant. It is said that the Emperor has been searching for the Seventh Prince who went missing years ago."
Qin Xiaolin paused for a moment, then continued, "I know it will be very difficult for you to go back, but the people who harmed your mother back then are still at large. Don't you want to avenge your mother?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Cheng's expression instantly became solemn and complex.
He lowered his head in thought, his fingertips gently stroking the hem of his clothes.
After a long while, he slowly raised his head, his eyes flashing with a resolute light.
“You’re right, I can’t keep running away. I must avenge my mother with my own hands.”
The maternal grandfather must also want to find the murderer, but he had to suppress his grief over the loss of his daughter and take care of him in order to care for him.
I learned from the emperor that Xiao Yan of Yunli Kingdom was colluding with the Red Lotus Sect.
It is possible that Xiao Yan secured his position in the court with the help of the Red Lotus Sect, and may even be intricately connected to the conspiracy behind this matter.
"Brother Qin, you mentioned that the planning is at a crucial moment. Although I am not very capable, I am willing to do my best to help you. Please tell me, what should I do?"
Seeing this, Qin Xiaolin's eyes flashed with admiration, "Now, you and Old Master Gu have returned to the Yunli Imperial Palace to reunite with the Emperor..."
Gu Cheng and his grandfather left a letter for Meng Zhong, and the next day, under the protection of the head guard, they set off for Yunli.
Qin Xiaolinze arranged for experts to secretly protect them.
Presumably, some of Yunli's men also know that the Seventh Prince is coming back, so they will definitely ambush him on the way and kill him.
The scenery changed along the way, from bustling city streets to desolate mountains and fields. The grandfather and grandson were filled with trepidation, yet also anticipation.
Now that Gu Cheng has returned to China, his people will use his status as Gu's former student to quietly make arrangements in Yunli.
Emperor Yunli has just found the Seventh Prince, so he will surely grant his every wish.
We must sever the connection between the Fifth Prince Xiao Yan and the Red Lotus Sect, cutting off their left and right arms.
The Red Lotus Sect went to great lengths to establish the Benevolent Hall in order to engage in shady dealings and amass enormous wealth.
Qin Xiaolin secretly wrote down Gu Cheng's story on a note and gave it to Li Xi.
Meng Zhelan was surprised to find that Gu Cheng was actually the seventh prince of Yunli Kingdom: "Gu Cheng is such a pitiful child."
Although he was a prince, he was hunted down and poisoned since childhood. If he hadn't met her and Xiaoxi, he probably wouldn't have survived to this year.
Li Xi sighed, "I didn't expect him to be so secretive. But such a identity might be a burden for him."
With Gu Cheng's talent, he could have made a name for himself in Jingyuan.
Now that they knew about Gu Cheng's plan to return to Yunli, they secretly tightened their control over other matters.
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