Chapter 171 Gu Qingzhi Requests to Reopen an Old Case
Another ten days passed. During such a long period of time, Shangguan Nanfeng never came to the Prime Minister's Residence again, but the Third Prince came two or three times.
Prime Minister Su saw that although the two men were intentionally keeping their distance, the look in their faces could not deceive a person like him who had experienced this.
The Third Prince is interested in his daughter, which is naturally a great thing for him, although the current situation in the court is unclear.
But who is Su Yan? Without a pair of bright eyes and unable to understand the situation in the court, how could he climb to the position of prime minister in just a dozen years?
During this period, he could clearly see that the emperor valued the third prince more, and he would even inadvertently ask the second princes for their opinions on some court matters.
Although he was asking the two princes, he could see that the emperor was actually asking the third and second princes, and it was just a cover.
And today is the day when Gu Qingzhi returns triumphantly. Firecrackers are blasting in the Dongyou Imperial City, and every household goes out to welcome him with smiles on their faces.
After Prime Minister Su learned that the emperor intended to appoint Gu Qingzhi as the general of national defense, his attitude towards Gu and Su Yue became more friendly.
Unfortunately, Gu's heart had already turned cold, and she was only showing due courtesy to the prime minister.
Prime Minister Su naturally noticed Gu's indifference, but firstly, he had done something wrong, and secondly, if the trend continued, the Gu family might be re-indicted, and more likely, the Gu family would use this opportunity to stand up.
Well, he naturally couldn't force Gu. If it backfired and Gu divorced him again, it would be a loss.
He understood Gu, and was confident that Gu's feelings for him were just because of a soft-hearted little woman. He believed that as long as he could let Gu see that he was truly repentant, he would be able to warm her heart.
Knowing that Gu Qingzhi had returned triumphantly, he, as his brother-in-law, naturally put on his court robes early in the morning and waited at the entrance to the palace.
Winter is about to pass, but spring has not yet arrived. Prime Minister Su arrived a little early, and the sun has not yet risen, but the clouds in the east sky are slightly redder. It looks like today is also a good day.
The spring breeze, still mixed with a chill, blew into the prime minister's sleeves and arms.
Prime Minister Su shivered involuntarily, goose bumps and sweat stood up, and then he heard the sound of firecrackers.
"Hahaha, Qingzhi, congratulations, congratulations!" Prime Minister Su stood from a distance with his hands clasped, riding forward on a reddish-brown horse to greet him.
Although Gu Qingzhi was born into a family of scholars, he had been fighting on the border for many years, so he did not look thin like a scholar. Instead, he looked tall and strong, and unusually solid.
Even the skin has turned wheat-colored due to wind and sun, and looks abnormally rough.
"Brother-in-law?" When Gu Qingzhi saw that the person coming was Prime Minister Su, a hint of contempt flashed across his eyes, but it was quickly covered up by other emotions.
I didn't like this brother-in-law's character at first, but my sister was determined to marry him and even threatened to commit suicide, so they finally gave in.
He didn't know much about his sister's life since she married him, but he knew a lot too.
Some time ago, he learned from a letter that his niece had returned to the Prime Minister's Residence and had grown up to be able to take care of herself, had superb medical skills, and had even saved her own son!
"I wonder if my sister and Yue'er are doing well?" Gu Qing got off the horse, smiled, and asked the Gu mother and daughter.
"Of course everything is fine. I am waiting here for you to go to court together."
Prime Minister Su smiled back. At this moment, he was extremely glad that he had brought Gu and Su Yue back in advance. Otherwise, it would be embarrassing if Gu Qingzhi asked him that.
"Then brother-in-law, let's go together." Gu Qingzhi heard the prime minister's words, and without any hesitation, he signaled the servant beside him to take the horse away, and he strode to the prime minister's side.
Prime Minister Su and Gu Qingzhi were chatting and laughing along the way. They met several courtiers who were attending the court. They all had complicated expressions.
This time Gu Qingzhi has returned with such a strong force, and judging from the current situation, he will definitely stand on Prime Minister Su's side.
There was Minister Li before, and now with the addition of Gu Qingzhi who is about to become a general, the situation in the court has been reversed.
You must know that before, the team led by General Chen was superior to Prime Minister Su. Now that two generals have joined Prime Minister Su's camp, the situation in the court has become unclear.
At least, Prime Minister Su's status has definitely risen, and a few understanding people have become more friendly towards him.
As for Prime Minister Su, because Gu Qingzhi was tall and strong, his steps were naturally long. In order to catch up with Gu Qingzhi, he even jogged a little. Now his ankles were sore.
But what if I suffer a little physically? At least I feel good in my heart. Those officials who are at odds with me usually look at me with disdain, but now they are all cautious.
Prime Minister Su just felt that he had really stood up this time.
In the Golden Palace, the emperor, with a smile, awarded Gu Qingzhi the title of Great General of National Defense. As soon as the emperor finished speaking, Gu Qingzhi's rough voice was heard.
Resounding throughout the Golden Palace.
“Your Majesty, I have devoted my life to protecting my country and my family. I do not seek any reward, but I ask Your Majesty to thoroughly investigate the grievances of our Gu family.
My family, Gu, has served as loyal officials in Dongyou for generations. The corruption case must have been framed by someone. I, Gu Qingzhi, do not want anything but only ask that the Emperor investigate clearly and overturn the case! ”
After Gu Qingzhi finished speaking, he knelt on the ground and did not look up for a long time.
In the Golden Palace, there were hundreds of people there, but it was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.
When Shangguan Nanxing heard Gu Qingzhi's words, her peach blossom eyes narrowed. In her previous life, Gu Qingzhi did the same thing and asked the emperor to conduct a thorough investigation.
"My two princes, what is the matter?" The emperor spoke in a deep voice, making it difficult to guess his temper.
"Replying to Father, it was already established that the Gu family was corrupt and accepted bribes. It would be a waste of time to investigate further. In our royal family, rewards and punishments are clear. Since Gu Qingzhi has made contributions, then he should be rewarded."
The second prince Shangguan Nanfeng spoke loudly. The reason why he said this was that he had witnessed his father's wrath against the Gu family a few years ago and knew that his father hated corruption.
Secondly, he felt that Gu Qingzhi was really stupid. He gave up being a general and instead wanted to use his fame to reverse the verdict. If he really couldn't become a general, then when he married Su Yue in the future, wouldn't he lose a great helper?
At this moment, he naturally considered that saying this in public might cause Gu Qingzhi's disgust.
But so what? When he becomes a general and enjoys the wealth and glory of a general, he will naturally understand Shangguan Nanfeng.
"What do you think, Third Prince?" After hearing Shangguan Nanfeng's words, the emperor did not say much, but turned his head and looked at Shangguan Nanxing.
In his previous life, Shangguan Nanxing naturally knew that his father had agreed to Gu Qingzhi's request to overturn the case and conduct a thorough investigation, and he still rewarded Gu Qingzhi with the title of general.
This means that, after so many years of calm, his father must have realized that there was something fishy about Gu's bribery, so he went with the flow and agreed to Gu Qingzhi's request.
"Replying to Your Majesty, Father..." Shangguan Nanxing was about to speak.
"Report!" A loud voice with a hint of urgency came from a man who looked like a guard, rushing quickly towards the Golden Palace.
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