Chapter 207 Conspiracy
After listening to this, Grand Tutor Gu's eyes became gloomy.
How could Gu Qingcheng escape from the pit of fire that was Prince Chang's mansion? If Prince Chang had died this time, perhaps it would have been easier, but Prince Chang still managed to survive.
As long as Prince Chang is alive, it is almost impossible for Gu Qingcheng to cancel the royal marriage.
Besides, Gu Qingcheng had already lost her virginity. Who would want a woman who had lost her chastity?
As the woman of a former prince, others would probably avoid her even more.
If you can't cancel the marriage, you have to find another way out.
Then Gu Xiangsi might be another way out for the Grand Tutor's Mansion.
She might be able to bring another opportunity for the Grand Tutor's Mansion to participate in the fight for the throne.
Thinking of this, Grand Tutor Gu couldn't help but show joy on his face.
Among the eight adult princes of the emperor, Prince Cheng is dead, Prince Chang and Prince Duan have been deposed, and the crown prince has been poisoned and will not live long. There are only four princes who can be used as backup candidates.
Among these four princes, Prince Guangling and Prince Yan neither had the emperor's favor nor power, so there was no need to consider them at all.
Then, there are only Prince Qi and Prince Gong. They have a 50% chance of success. If they are more careful and lucky, they will definitely win.
Grand Tutor Gu stepped forward and caressed Gu Xiangsi's head lovingly, his face full of love. "With our Xiangsi's talent and appearance, she will surely find the best husband in the world in the future."
"You can choose any prince or nobleman you want, and you will surely bring honor to the Gu family..."
"I wonder if Xiangsi has found a man she likes. Grandfather can help you find some."
Seeing that Grand Tutor Gu had indeed taken the bait, Gu Xiangsi didn't act coy and asked directly, "Grandfather, what do you think of Huo Yuchen?"
"He is handsome and talented in both civil and military matters. Any woman who sees him will be amazed and captivated by his outstanding appearance, and will inevitably fall in love with him."
Grand Tutor Gu laughed out loud a few times.
It turns out that she still has the mind of a little girl!
Only judge people by their appearance.
But what’s the use of looking at the face?
The key for a man is to have strength, power, courage, strategy and ambition... With the throne, he can be above all the people, and everything else can be easily obtained.
There are even many things that someone will respectfully present to you, and you don’t have to work hard to get them.
Grand Tutor Gu patiently induced, "With the important position of our Grand Tutor's Mansion in the court, coupled with your beauty and talent, marrying a prince is definitely possible."
"However, this candidate still needs to be carefully considered, and the prince is not the most suitable candidate. Xiangsi still needs to open her eyes and make a careful choice."
"Look at your cousin Gu Qingcheng. She chose Prince Chang after careful selection. Now that Prince Chang is like this, what hope is there? One misstep will lead to eternal regret!"
"Your cousin is a lesson for us! So what if you regret it now?"
Next, Grand Tutor Gu patiently gave a detailed introduction to the backgrounds and power of all the princes.
He also told Gu Xiangsi without reservation the complicated relationships among the officials in the court, as well as their thoughts and dynamics.
So that Gu Xiangsi can better understand the situation in the court, better choose a marriage partner, and make the most beneficial choice for the Gu family.
Gu Qingcheng was already a wrong decision made by the Grand Tutor's Mansion, so this choice will become crucial and there must not be any more mistakes.
Suddenly, Grand Tutor Gu thought of his two less-appreciated granddaughters, both of whom were good-looking and of the right age, and the joy on his face became even more pronounced.
Perhaps, he will have more opportunities to bet and choose.
Casting a wide net will always increase your opportunities.
Even if Gu Xiangsi fails in his bet this time, he will still have other opportunities.
Who can blame them for having so many daughters in the Taishi Mansion? Moreover, each of them is extremely talented and beautiful...
Perhaps, in the future, he will also need to pay attention to and cultivate Gu Ruhua and Gu Xingchen, and they can also increase the bargaining chips for the future of the Grand Tutor's Mansion.
If the Grand Tutor's Mansion can produce a noble and unparalleled queen in the future, the Gu family will usher in a glorious era.
The more Master Gu thought about it, the happier he became. A smile kept blooming on his face, stretching out like the bark of an old tree.
Finally, Grand Tutor Gu tactfully said, "You should have heard that the Crown Prince has been poisoned and is dying. The imperial physician said he can only live for a few more years at most."
"Emperor Wu of Qin is still very healthy. Perhaps His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will die before he can even succeed to the throne. Marrying a short-lived Crown Prince would be a completely futile endeavor."
"Furthermore, he is not favored by the emperor. Even if he can drag out his sick body to live a few more years, his chances of inheriting the throne in the future are very slim."
Unexpectedly, Gu Xiangsi had a calm expression on her face. She said disapprovingly, "How long does His Royal Highness live? What does it matter?"
"As long as we find a way to keep the dragon child alive before he dies, then the child will be weak and the mother will be strong. Wouldn't it be our Grand Tutor's Mansion that has the final say?"
"Then doesn't the power still fall into the hands of our Grand Tutor's Mansion?"
"Isn't it a very good thing for us to be able to hold great power?"
The more Master Gu listened, the more he thought Gu Xiangsi's idea was a good one. His eyes rolled around several times, and he quickly made up his mind to support Gu Xiangsi's idea.
However, the Tai Shi Mansion is the home of civil officials. If they want to eventually seize the imperial power, it is best to have a certain amount of military power. Huo Yuchen has an absolute advantage in this regard.
After thinking about it carefully, the Prince's Mansion and the Grand Tutor's Mansion, combining civil and military power, are indeed a match made in heaven.
Moreover, the crown prince is the legitimate heir. No matter what, at present, he is the prince closest to the throne and has more opportunities.
Moreover, this time the prince provided timely relief to the victims and comforted the refugees, which was a great achievement. His reputation in the court was on the rise, and he was immediately loved by countless people.
In addition, he also rescued more than one hundred abducted girls, more than twenty of whom were daughters of officials. This invisibly won him the support of a large number of officials.
It can be said that the prince has performed extremely well recently.
These will be very beneficial to the prince and can become important bargaining chips in his path to succession.
The more he thought about it, the more excited Master Gu became, and the more he felt that Huo Yuchen was a good choice.
Thinking of Huo Yuchen's subtle dislike for the Grand Tutor's Mansion, Grand Tutor Gu still showed a hint of worry on his face.
He spoke again, "At the Royal Hunting Ground, the Emperor had already arranged a marriage for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince with a Crown Princess. Although this Crown Princess is not of high status, she seems to be extremely trusted by the Crown Prince and is considered extremely important."
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