Chen Jinheng's eyes lit up with surprise. He kept rubbing the imperial edict in his hand and asked in confusion,
"Does His Majesty intend to appoint me as Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince?"
"Exactly! Why don't you take this opportunity to change your allegiance, Cousin Jinheng?"
How about lending me a hand in the future?
Chen Jinheng's eyes narrowed slightly, and he hesitated before saying, "I am not well-educated and I am afraid I am not qualified for this important position."
"Cousin Jinheng, do you look down on this position?"
Although the position of Crown Prince's Grand Tutor is a civil post, it is the same as your monthly salary as the Grand General of the State, both being of the first rank.
"I went to great lengths to get this from my father!"
His eyes narrowed slightly, his cold gaze sweeping over the imperial edict. Now he had no choice but to comply.
"Since it is His Majesty's decree, then this humble subject has no choice but to obey!"
However, my father and mother have a long journey ahead, so I beg Your Highness to allow me to escort them on their way.
The crown prince's expression brightened with joy upon hearing his agreement, and he said calmly,
"Knowing that my uncle will be departing for the southern border tomorrow, I have specially dispatched a team of guards to protect them."
"It's not too late to return and report after Cousin Jinheng has settled the old man."
Chen Jinheng was startled and quickly bowed, cupping his hands in greeting.
"Thank you for your kind offer, Your Highness!"
"We grew up together, why are you being so polite with me?"
I summoned you here so early in the morning; your uncle and aunt must be very worried!
You'd better go back quickly!
He nodded firmly and said, "Then this humble subject will take his leave!"
Chen Jinheng held the imperial edict in his palm, lightly touched the ground with his toes, spun into the air, and flew towards the Marquis of Zhongyong's residence.
Mo Guigu
The Valley Master of Mo Gui Valley has been devoted to Lin Ruoyan for ten years, waiting for news of her in Mo Gui Valley.
Since she moved into the Marquis's residence, Mo Gui has been sending people to keep track of her whereabouts.
When he received the news that she had been executed by the Emperor of the Great Yue Kingdom, Mo Gui was so heartbroken that he spent his days drinking wine.
"Yan'er, you died such a tragic death!"
I promise you, I will never let that damned emperor get away with this!
And then there's Chen Jinheng. Since he can't protect you, why does he dare to keep you by his side?
Don't worry, I'll definitely kill him and send him down to join you!
The old subordinates who followed Mo Gui saw him drinking every day because of a woman and couldn't stand it anymore.
Taking advantage of his rare moment of soberness, I suggested to him...
"Chief Mo! I've heard that the dog emperor will be visiting Ling'an Temple in a few days, perhaps..."
Upon hearing this, Mo Gui's dazed mind gradually cleared, and he grabbed the person in front of him and questioned him.
"Is the information accurate?"
"Absolutely true!"
"Okay! Let's do as you say!"
"Chief Mo, what should we say to Prince Qi?"
"Why should I, the leader, need to explain my actions to him? The old man is practically a bald commander himself now."
The following day, Mo Gui summoned all the disciples of Mo Gui Valley and announced a momentous event.
Crown Prince
Since being promoted to Crown Prince, Li Zhiyan has been paying close attention to the movements of various feudal lords.
Whether it was the King of Qi, who controlled half of the military power of Dai Viet, or other vassal kings who seemed to pose no threat to the imperial power.
Their every move was entirely in the hands of the Crown Prince.
At midnight, Li Zhiyan sat at his desk, reviewing the memorials sent by the emperor, his gaze cold and sharp.
"What unusual developments have occurred recently? Tell me in detail."
"Your Highness, our secret guards have reported that Chen Jinheng has been frequently leaving the capital recently."
"Oh? You left the capital? Do you know where you went?"
"The Free and Unfettered Sect!"
What is he doing at the Free and Unfettered Sect?
"According to my investigation, Chen Jinheng and his bodyguard Han Ying infiltrated the Xiaoyao Sect a while ago and became disciples of Bei Yi, the leader of the Kuai Dao Sect."
In addition, my subordinates have also uncovered another piece of information.
It is rumored that the sect leader of the Hundred Flowers Sect of the Free and Unfettered Sect is very likely Gu Qianluo, the second wife of the Marquis's mansion, who has been missing for a year.
"You mean Jun Lan, the one who rescued Chu Qiang from the rebels?"
"It is indeed this one! I have heard that this Sect Master Junlan has a close relationship with the eldest son of the Gu family. When he comes to the capital, he often stays at the lotus garden of the eldest son of the Gu family."
A few days ago, he also visited the Gu residence.
They chatted and drank merrily with the Gu family, their relationship as harmonious as that of a family!
"So, this Sect Master Junlan is indeed very likely Gu Qianxue's elder sister, Gu Qianluo?"
"Although I am not certain, based on the information I have received, Junlan's identity is indeed suspicious."
"So, the reason Chen Jinheng stayed at the Xiaoyao Sect for the past few months was because of this Jun Lan, right?"
"Your Highness, the Xiaoyao Sect controls all kinds of mechanisms and weapons in the Great Yue."
Chen Jinheng now commands military power in a region, and his subordinates believe that these two should be closely monitored!
"That is exactly what I intended, which is why I transferred Chen Jinheng to the Eastern Palace to serve me."
"Your Highness is wise! By the way, this was brought by the chief eunuch."
"They said it's the schedule for tomorrow's ceremony, and I'm sending it over for Your Highness to check if anything has been missed."
Li Zhiyan frowned as he unfolded the flowchart and carefully read through it.
For some reason, the thought of going to Ling'an Temple tomorrow to participate in a prayer ceremony made me feel uneasy.
A bad feeling was slowly growing in my heart.
Li Zhiyan's eyes dimmed as he tucked the schedule into his sleeve and solemnly instructed, "When the Emperor travels tomorrow, increase the number of guards."
"Your Highness, I will obey your command and raise the defense level! There will be no mistakes, please rest assured!"
The following day, the Emperor of Dai Viet, accompanied by dozens of members of the royal family, went on a trip to Linh An Temple to pray for the country's well-being.
As the Crown Prince's Grand Tutor, Chen Jinheng naturally had to travel with the Crown Prince.
Because they set off before dawn and the ceremony was completed before 7 a.m., the chief eunuch led the royal family members to the dining hall for a meal.
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