Leaving the emperor with a deathly expression, Gu Jiangli left without looking back.
She didn't spell it out, but let the emperor figure it out himself.
The emperor is suspicious and will always think of things in a complicated way.
No sooner had Gu Jiangli left than the emperor lowered his head, clutched his chest, and began to breathe rapidly, his panic in his eyes undisguised.
His son used to regard him as the most honorable person in the world, but now that he has escaped death, he refuses to even come to see him.
It must be that Gu Jiangli and Prince Yu told the Crown Prince all their plans. His image as the Emperor must have undergone a complete transformation in the Crown Prince's mind.
Once the Crown Prince learns of this, he will certainly no longer listen to him, and may even have already defected to Prince Yu's camp!
If the ladder no longer respects him as a father, it could very well be detrimental to him!
Gu Jiangli and Prince Yu have been with the Crown Prince for so long, they must have exaggerated and said a lot of bad things about him. The Crown Prince is easily swayed, so he must have taken it all to heart!
He is now in a predicament where he is attacked from both sides!
What will the Crown Prince do?
With his father dead, he could immediately and rightfully inherit the throne.
In the past, he would have been absolutely certain that his gentle and steady crown prince would not do anything rebellious.
But today... he can't guarantee that anymore.
Prince Yu will definitely try to sow discord and get the Crown Prince to kill his father and seize the throne... The Crown Prince might very well listen to him!
The emperor broke out in a cold sweat, his sinister gaze falling on the crown prince, who was standing beside the cave surrounded by a crowd.
They showed concern for the crown prince and inquired about his injuries.
Has the Crown Prince gained so much popular support in just one month?
The emperor's molars clenched so tightly they made a grinding sound.
The crown prince seemed to sense his father's gaze. He looked up and met a pair of eyes that seemed intent on killing him.
Cold sweat immediately covered his entire body.
He had never seen such an expression on his father's face before.
That expression that looks like he wants to devour himself whole...
My sworn brother and sister-in-law are right. The former emperor only pretended to be kind and benevolent in front of others, but in reality he was ruthless, vicious and treacherous.
He really wanted to kill his son!
You can't fake what you see in someone's eyes!
The crown prince suppressed his fear of his father and retaliated with the same hateful gaze.
The sparks between the two men flew into each other's eyes, which were noticed by Gu Jiangli and Prince Yu.
They smiled at each other, the meaning of which was self-evident.
The mistress did not want them to stay there any longer and told Gu Jiangli and Prince Yu to go home and rest immediately.
As they were about to leave in the carriage, the people behind them suddenly knelt down in unison.
Gu Jiangli listened carefully and realized that they were expressing their gratitude to her.
The young man who listened to her has been spreading the word about Gu Jiangli's prowess ever since he came out of the mine.
They said that if she hadn't found the fastest route to rescue them, they would probably still be buried in the mountains.
A life-saving grace is greater than heaven. After learning that their greatest savior was Gu Jiangli, they couldn't possibly remain silent and not express their gratitude.
So they knelt and bowed, and couldn't be pulled up.
Prince Yu glanced at her and said, "Actually, the place we were in wasn't particularly good. The old craftsman said that if no one had dug a rescue road by noon, we would have suffocated there. So it's only right that they thank you."
Gu Jiangli was a little scared afterward. Luckily, she had brought the child over, otherwise, she might have really become a widow.
Gu Jiangli couldn't ignore the voices of thanks from those behind her, so she lifted the carriage curtain and said to them:
"Everyone, get up quickly! I accept your thanks. The prince treats you as brothers. You have worked with the prince for so many years, and it is my duty to protect you from losing your lives."
“I heard that some brothers are still missing. I hope everyone can work together to find our missing brothers.”
They shouted in unison, full of enthusiasm.
In their eyes, the fact that the prince and his men could be saved proved that those who had not yet been found also had a chance to live.
Even the craftsman who had just been rescued, after confirming that he was not injured, resolutely picked up a shovel and joined the rescue effort.
Gu Jiangli watched as they began digging into the mountain with imposing momentum, a stark contrast to when she arrived.
When they first arrived, they all looked worried and solemn, as if they knew their efforts were futile but still had to put in their best effort.
But things are different now.
They acted with hope.
Seeing their energetic appearance, Gu Jiangli felt relieved and sat back down in the carriage.
The group drove back to the Prince's Palace.
On the way, Prince Yu stroked his child's face and said gently:
“I saw you talking to the emperor.”
Gu Jiangli grinned and said, "Your Highness, I didn't mean to hide it from you. I was just about to tell you."
"You want them to fight each other, father and son?"
"Yes and no. In reality, the two of them can't really fight each other; it will only be a one-sided crushing victory."
Prince Yu frowned slightly. "Can the emperor truly overpower the crown prince?"
"Of course not! The Crown Prince will definitely crush the Emperor."
Prince Yu smiled, his interest piqued, and said, "Tell me in detail."
Gu Jiangli sat up straight and cleared his throat. "Ahem, the emperor is a suspicious man, cowardly, and extremely fond of his reputation. In public, he always puts on the appearance of a wise and virtuous ruler."
"He wanted to possess the prince's wealth, but he didn't want to leave a bad name in history books. He hoped that this wealth could be acquired legitimately."
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