Chapter 435: Being Involved

But he has been a skilled person at observing people’s expressions in the palace for many years, so from these few words, the imperial concubine guessed part of it.

It seems that Gu Shaoyu's trip to the south to mourn his father was just a cover, and he was secretly searching for something with the emperor's secret order.

Lord Xing? River Transport Commissioner?

Could it be that the emperor wanted to shake up the noble families in Jinling City, so he started with river transportation? Thinking of this, the imperial concubine's face did not look good.

They didn't know that the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Guo had already discussed and arranged this with the Emperor, so at this moment they looked like clowns, making the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Guo laugh at them.

The Imperial Concubine was able to restrain herself, but the Fourth Prince had hatred in his eyes and spoke in a sarcastic tone.

"Prime Minister Guo is indeed the backbone of our Daxing Dynasty. Everything is under your control."

After hearing this, Prime Minister Guo looked back at the Fourth Prince calmly, without any arrogance, and spoke completely from the heart.

"Your Majesty, thank you for your compliment. I am a Daxing man in life and a Daxing ghost in death. Wherever your majesty's sword is, I will share your worries even if I die!"

The emperor was somewhat moved when he saw that he could still say such words at his old age.

After all, he was his teacher who had watched him grow up, and he was also his father-in-law. The court had been as stable as a rock for so many years, and it was also thanks to the support of Prime Minister Guo, so he scolded the Fourth Prince.

"Do you think you can just question Prime Minister Guo? What the hell, why don't you apologize to Prime Minister Guo!"

The emperor's temper was now extremely volatile, and his expression could change in an instant, so the Fourth Prince and the Imperial Concubine were both frightened, but due to the current situation, the Fourth Prince had no choice but to bow his head.

"Prime Minister Guo, I was mistaken in my words. Please forgive me."

"Your Highness, I dare not."

At this point, no matter how stupid the Fourth Prince was, he knew that this box of things could not convict Gu Shaoyu, let alone implicate the Crown Prince, so his attitude became much more gloomy than before, but he did not dare to show it in front of the Emperor.

The prince did not miss this opportunity and said while pursuing the victory.

"Since Fourth Brother has seized the things from the Seventh Branch, it is also a credit. I wonder where the person from the Seventh Branch of the Gu Family who delivered the goods to the north is now?"

"This thing was found in the prison of the Ministry of Justice last night. To prevent the man from escaping, he was sent to prison early. Don't worry, Prince."

"That's good. If it's true as Shao Yu reported, then this person is still a key person."

No matter whether it was crucial or not, the Fourth Prince could not get a word in at this moment.

It was true that he had captured the man, but his intention to use him to frame the prince was too obvious at the beginning. The emperor was angry before and hadn't thought it through, but now he understood it.

He snorted coldly and then spoke.

"The Crown Prince and Prime Minister Guo will take full responsibility for this matter. Send a letter to Shao Yu and Xing Yunshi to tell them that not a single termite will be spared!"

"Yes, Father."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Then the emperor looked at the imperial concubine and said impatiently.

"Return to the Imperial Study!"

"yes."

Eunuch Liu waited on the emperor and then left in big strides. He and the imperial concubine were apparently quite affectionate last night, but today they were like enemies ready to turn against each other. Such an attitude greatly humiliated the imperial concubine.

So after the emperor left, the crown prince and Prime Minister Guo were also preparing to say goodbye, but the imperial concubine kept them from going.

"The prince is very capable. Not only was he born into such a wealthy family, but he also has the support of Prime Minister Guo and General Gu. It seems that he will have a bright future in the Daxing Dynasty."

It is naturally inappropriate to use the phrase "a bright future" here.

But since the Imperial Concubine was not from an aristocratic family, it was not a big deal if she said something wrong. The Prince's current age and temperament were not something that the Imperial Concubine could easily provoke, so she just smiled and said it.

"Isn't it the same for the Imperial Concubine? The favor of the Emperor is envied by everyone in the harem, and your future is destined to be bright."

The prince gave the same words to the imperial concubine, and then left with Prime Minister Guo without saying any more words to her.

After they all left, the Fourth Prince looked at the cloths and wished he could go up and tear them apart immediately.

"Xiao Si, don't be too impatient. This defeat doesn't mean we will always be inferior to others. Go back and discuss it with the Grand Marshal and the Left Assistant Minister to see if there is any other way out of this matter."

"What does mother mean?"

"I think there will be some big moves in Jinling City. Since they want to cut off the source of the trouble, they will naturally have to leave a lot of positions vacant. If we make some arrangements in advance, won't we be able to achieve our goal as well?"

After hearing the imperial concubine's explanation, the fourth prince suddenly understood and immediately clasped his fists and spoke.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

"Mother is indeed smart. I will leave the palace now!"

After everyone left Yanqing Palace one after another, the imperial concubine relaxed her straight back, took a long breath, and her eyes were full of worry for her son.

I don’t know if this path can be taken. The abilities of the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Guo are indeed much higher than theirs.

She was still in a state of panic, but Empress Guo in Changchun Palace felt much more relieved after hearing the whole news. She glanced at Eunuch Hu next to her and said.

"Luckily you are here, otherwise wouldn't I have been impulsive?"

"Your Majesty is worried and confused, but the abilities of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Guo are obvious to everyone in the world, and General Gu is not an ordinary person, he will not be easily framed by them."

She nodded, and thought it made sense.

"In one month, it will be the anniversary of my godmother's death. I think the couple will be back soon. Let's prepare some gifts in advance. The good news of giving birth to three children in one pregnancy cannot be celebrated so easily. I must see it in person."

To put it bluntly, the Queen's words meant to give Du Jingyi dignity.

Although it was in the name of giving birth to a child, Eunuch Hu also heard it. It seems that Madam Gu's status will be promoted to a higher level.

She was originally a second-class county lady, and I am afraid that after her return she will be promoted to a first-class country lady. I just don't know whether the wife will be honored by her husband, or the mother will be honored by her son.

While the situation in the palace was as chaotic as ice and fire, the news was urgently sent to Jinling City at a speed of 800 miles under the special instruction of Prime Minister Guo.

At this moment, the city of Jinling had just started to feel a bit chilly, so most people were still wearing autumn clothes.

Du Jingyi brought the women in the family and began to prepare for Madam Gu's "small auspicious ceremony".

The Gu family was very polite in this regard, and with the help of his aunt, Du Jingyi didn't have to worry too much and just did everything as instructed.

Just when everyone in the Gu family was busy with this matter, they heard that there was a commotion outside again.

(End of this chapter)