After a long silence, Du Jingyi finally came to his senses.

Gu Shaoyu didn't say much, because the road they were going to take wasn't much cleaner than this matter, so it was a good thing to know it now, at least he wouldn't think too highly of people's hearts.

How could human nature, tainted by imperial power, be pure and flawless? Gu Shaoyu understood this a few years ago, and now it is time for his wife to understand it as well.

The matter is of great importance, and the couple dare not speak nonsense even if they know the truth, so this matter will follow them for the rest of their lives until they are buried under the loess.

After sorting out his thoughts, Du Jingyi's face no longer looked so good.

If the queen could take action against her partner at will, then she might not be able to provide much protection for her subjects. Therefore, it is better to be well prepared when it comes to matters concerning the lives of the entire family.

"So what is the General going to do?"

Gu Shaoyu knew what Du Jingyi was worried about, so he asked the Su family to prepare a way out in advance, so that they would not be caught in one fell swoop and die without knowing how.

"I am too involved. It is impossible for me to withdraw. The only way is to ask for more life-saving talismans for you and the children while the Queen and Prime Minister Guo are still here after the Crown Prince ascends the throne."

"But as for Her Majesty the Queen, I'm afraid..."

"Don't think too much. No matter what, we are in the same boat with the Crown Prince and the Guo family. It's not the time to worry about our own people stabbing us in the back. We are just taking precautions. So, I want to find a suitable excuse to make some mistakes in the next two years so that the new emperor will have enough reasons to demote me. It would be best if I could be sent back to Cezhou. That way, our family can stay away from the court and live a peaceful life for two years."

What Gu Shaoyu was thinking about was the principle that people in the world admire—retreat while one is ahead.

And when the new emperor sees that he is so appreciative, perhaps he will show mercy, and their family will be able to avoid possible disasters in the future.

But Du Jingyi did not agree with this approach. He looked at him firmly and then asked.

"General, Brother Tai is already the father-in-law of the Gu family. When he grows up, he will still have to shoulder a huge burden. Even if our family has lived a peaceful life for a few years, it is not certain that we will always live in peace in the future."

After hearing this, Gu Shaoyu became somewhat interested in what Du Jingyi said.

"What does the lady mean?"

"People always think that retreating at the height of trouble is a great truth, but I think that seeking safety in danger may not be a bad idea."

"What do you mean?"

"The Daxing dynasty has not been in existence for long, and most of the old founding fathers have passed away. When the crown prince takes the throne, the general will be promoted to a higher rank for his merits. Before he reaches the age of forty, he is already a top military general in the dynasty. Any person in a higher position will be wary of him. But if the general picks out an opponent of equal strength to go against you every now and then, it can help the new emperor to sit firmly on the throne, which may be more appropriate than giving in."

Then she used tea to leave the word "weigh" on the table. Obviously, Gu Shaoyu understood her intention.

When you are in a high position, it is most taboo to be the only one who stands out. But if there are two tigers facing off or three powers in a tripod, it is unlikely that the person in the lead will break this strange harmony.

So, after a little thought, Gu Shaoyu agreed with Du Jingyi's opinion, and then said with a smile.

"If this is God's will, I will obey it."

As soon as he said this, Du Jingyi understood that her general already had a candidate in mind, but she didn't know who it was. She didn't necessarily need to know everything about the court affairs, and she wasn't going to be a concubine or a queen mother, so there was no need for her to know so much.

Therefore, after explaining these things clearly, we didn't continue to dwell on it.

She originally wanted to ask about Liu Xun, but was afraid of bringing up her husband's sad memories. If something really happened to him, wouldn't her asking make the situation worse?

Unexpectedly, while she was still thinking about it, she met the real person the next day.

Du Jingyi was in very good condition when he got up early in the morning.

With their beloved one by their side, the couple naturally had a sweet night. So although they felt a little tired when they got up in the morning, they looked in good spirits.

After a quick shower, I changed into comfortable clothes and sat down to wait for breakfast.

Gu Shaoyu didn't have much to do these two days, so he stayed with her at home. Just after they drank two mouthfuls of porridge, they saw a person flash in from outside. It was Liu Xun.

He looked much thinner than before. He used to be strong and robust, but now he looked frail. Du Jingyi shouted in surprise.

"Mr. Liu?"

"I have seen the Madam."

"You, the general found you."

"Um."

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

"That's good. That's good."

Liu Xun was still as taciturn as ever, but he was still very moved by Du Jingyi's joy. No matter what, it felt good to be remembered by the general, his wife, and the brothers of the Tiger Guards!

When Gu Shaoyu saw him, he remembered that he had forgotten to mention this matter last night. However, now was not the time to chat. Liu Xun must have come here for a reason, so he opened his mouth and asked.

"How is the Fourth Prince's Mansion?"

"The imperial physician worked all night but failed to save the child. The legitimate son of the former Fourth Prince's wife died of poison. The Fourth Prince's mansion has already hung a white banner. In addition, it is said that the perpetrator was the maidservant beside the Fourth Prince's wife. She confessed under torture that it was the Wei family who instructed her to do it. So the Fourth Prince has reported it to the palace and is threatening to divorce his wife."

Everything was developing in the direction that the couple had thought of last night. When Du Jingyi heard that the child was poisoned to death, his first reaction was that there was a traitor around the Fourth Prince or in the Dingping Marquis' Mansion.

This child can be said to be the biggest connection between the Fourth Prince and the Dingping Marquis' Mansion. If this child is gone, the Dingping Marquis' Mansion may not be able to sincerely help the Fourth Prince.

Therefore, this is definitely not something that both parties would like to see, so the death of the child involves other people. It seems that the backyard of the Fourth Prince is really not peaceful at all.

"Well, you are still ill, so you should go out less and rest more. Just leave the work to the people below."

"I am fine, General, don't worry."

Hearing Liu Xun say this, Gu Shaoyu felt distressed. He still remembered that when he found Liu Xun in the secret cell, he was only breathing his last breath. Fortunately, they had good doctors and precious medicinal materials with them, otherwise, there would be another grave next to Luo Yuan in the Gu family cemetery.

So, he immediately made a fierce face and said.

"I'm not talking to you. This is a military order. In the next three months, I don't want to see a message from you. Do you understand?"