Chapter 713 Collaboration - Strange
"Since the Fifth Prince is so eager, why don't we lend him a hand?"
Yun Yichen was not worried about the emperor's health at all. In his opinion, as long as the emperor could be killed, it didn't matter who the person was.
Seeing the undisguised excitement in Yun Yichen's eyes, Gu Shuyan couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction.
In his previous life, the emperor was still alive and well even after Lu Yuanbin's death, and the identity of the eldest brother was not exposed until the Marquis of Yi'an's family was imprisoned overnight and the entire family was executed.
But in this life, without realizing it, everyone's trajectory has been changed, and the emperor should also pay the price for the mistakes he made.
At the border, Ji Wenxuan did not slack off in his military duties despite the hot weather.
Because Gu Shuyan had instructed him to train hard before he came, Ji Wenxuan had not neglected the soldiers' training during this period, in addition to expanding the Ji family army.
"Second nephew, it's not that your second uncle is criticizing you, but in this hot weather you won't let everyone go back to rest. If they get heatstroke, we'll have to find a military doctor. Aren't you just asking for trouble?"
After Ji Wenxuan arrived, Uncle Ji became increasingly idle, especially since the old general ruthlessly handed over the daily training affairs to Li Wenxuan.
They say it's sour grapes, and now that Ji Wenxuan is standing in his way, Uncle Ji is bound to take every opportunity to berate him!
“My nephew can go find a military doctor. Uncle, instead of worrying about this, you might as well go back and get some sleep.”
Ji Wenxuan had almost never seen this so-called second uncle since he was a child. Now that the man had come crashing down the door, Ji Wenxuan, with his sharp tongue, had no intention of letting him off the hook.
"You little brat, how dare you say I'm a nobody?"
Uncle Ji had been simmering with anger lately because he had nothing to do, and this latest incident really ignited his pent-up frustration.
"Hey, I didn't say that my second uncle is a free man. I'm just worried that he's getting old and if he doesn't get enough rest, we'll have to call a military doctor in the end."
Ji Wenxuan blinked, looking like he was doing it for his own good, but in reality, he was subtly mocking his second uncle for being too old and unimportant, only fit to go back and be an idle person.
As expected, Uncle Ji almost flew into a rage after hearing Ji Wenxuan's words, but he was powerless to do anything about Gu Renjie.
Ji Wenxuan is no longer as easy to control as he was when he first arrived. Now he enjoys the old general's trust and is popular with the army.
If he were to clash with him again, Uncle Ji knew he would not gain any advantage.
"Hmph, let's see how arrogant you are."
Uncle Ji snorted, then glared at Ji Wenxuan before leaving the central army camp.
Without Uncle Ji's interference, Ji Wenxuan returned to his previous training. However, this time, he felt a little heavy-hearted and was no longer as playful as when he spoke with Uncle Ji.
Ji Wenjin returned to her residence and slowly realized that something was amiss.
During the past few days of investigation, although he provided assistance from the sidelines, he mostly followed Lu Changqing's arrangements.
No matter what, he was a prince, and he, a mere subject, naturally had to obey his orders. But judging from the outcome, why did his cousin end up benefiting?
Of course, Ji Wenjin wasn't upset that Gu Renjie had taken advantage of him; it was just that the emperor's attitude seemed somewhat ambiguous. Neither of his sons had figured out the truth of the matter, yet he wasn't angry about it; on the contrary, he was quite pleased.
Based on Ji Wenjin's understanding of the emperor, he should have reprimanded the two princes and then angrily dismissed everyone. But instead of doing so, he happily praised Gu Renjie!
Thinking of Lu Hexuan, who was later summoned away by the emperor, Ji Wenjin went to the Prince Xian's residence that very night with questions in her mind.
Why are you here?
When Lu Hexuan saw Ji Wenjin, his heart jumped into his throat. He quickly looked around and, seeing that there was no one else in the courtyard, hurriedly pulled him into the house.
There's something I want to ask you.
Ji Wenjin's expression was serious, and he seemed not to hear Lu Hexuan's somewhat reproachful tone.
Seeing this, Lu Hexuan first asked him to sit down, "What's the matter that's so urgent that you have to ask me now?"
Lu Hexuan straightened his slightly disheveled clothes before forcing himself to remain calm and looking at Ji Wenjin.
Ji Wenjin seemed oblivious to Lu Hexuan's slightly flushed cheeks, and continued, "What did His Majesty talk to you about today?"
Lu Hexuan felt an urge to go berserk.
Ji Wenxuan's presence in the middle of the night, instead of sleeping, was already worrying enough, but then he interrupted his intimacy with his princess and asked such a trivial question.
"Wenjin, Wenjin! You did this for nothing?" Lu Hexuan looked up at the sky speechlessly.
Doesn't he realize the helplessness of having to take off and put on clothes again? For such a small matter, when could he have said no? Why did it have to be now, in such a rush?
For the first time, Lu Hexuan had the idea of finding a wife for Ji Wenjin. Once he had a wife, he would see how he would deal with him.
Countless thoughts raced through his mind, but Lu Hexuan still had to tell Ji Wenjin what the emperor had said. Otherwise, knowing Ji Wenjin as he did, he wouldn't be able to get a good night's sleep tonight.
As Ji Wenjin looked on expectantly, Lu Hexuan told her everything the emperor had said, which made Ji Wenjin feel even more uneasy.
"So, His Majesty actually allowed you to enter the court?"
Ji Wenjin and Lu Hexuan had been friends for over a decade. No one knew better than him how Lu Hexuan had fared over the years.
It's unbelievable that such a suspicious emperor would allow Lu Hexuan to enter the court. Ji Wenjin would never believe there was no reason behind it.
"That's right. Not only did he let me into the court, but from what I heard, he also wanted me to assist the future crown prince."
Speaking of this, Lu Hexuan scoffed, "I really don't know what he was thinking. After chasing me for so many years, he actually expected me to assist his son."
As the ninth son of the late emperor, Lu Hexuan was not entirely without any trump cards.
Before the late emperor passed away, to prevent anyone from harming Lu Hexuan, he gave Lu Hexuan a squad of his personal guards and sent his secret guards to protect him closely.
After the emperor ascended the throne, he dealt with all his brothers except for Lu Hexuan. Firstly, he did not want to bear the infamy of killing his own brothers and relatives, and secondly, he could not guarantee that he could kill Lu Hexuan at that time.
Over the years, the emperor has never treated him well. Even if Lu Hexuan has no desire for the throne, he would never willingly help his son.
Ji Wenjin didn't notice the change in Lu Hexuan's expression. His mind was a complete mess, and he felt that they had missed some important part of the matter.
"When His Majesty said those words, was he angry or happy?" Ji Wenjin couldn't help but ask.
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