"So, the Marquis of Lin'an withstood the pressure, vigorously expounding on the key to the war situation, hoping to gain Your Majesty's leniency, but what he received instead was the accusation of maintaining an army for his own benefit. Just now, Your Highness asked if the Minister of the Central Secretariat, like the Marquis of Lin'an, intended to disobey His Majesty's will. So, Your Highness, do you still believe that the Marquis of Lin'an truly intended to maintain an army for his own benefit? And is the Minister of the Central Secretariat truly acting out of selfish motives?"
Looking at Gu Ruxuan who was sobbing, Gu Shiyun remained silent, his brows seemed to be a little shaken.
Xue Zhiyi's voice was soft and gentle, "Second Prince, Princess Pingzhang and Concubine Li must be deeply concerned about their separation. If one day I could go to my fiefdom with you, it would surely be much better than being trapped in the palace."
Gu Shiyun's brows jumped. "Although my mother has been moved out of the cold palace, she is still under house arrest in the palace by the imperial decree. This is against the imperial will."
"Princess Pingzhang's return to the court is against the emperor's will." Xue Zhiyi reminded in a gentle voice.
He glanced at the emperor on the bed again. At this moment, his face was almost pleading. Gu Shiyun just looked at him thoughtfully for a long time before saying, "Why should I believe you?"
Xue Zhiyi simply said, "Your Highness may not believe it, but according to the ministers' advice, I will take the position of regent that belongs to Your Highness. I only ask Your Highness, for the sake of Princess Pingzhang, to fully support the war effort and not put the people in danger due to suspicion."
Gu Shiyun narrowed his eyes slightly. "So, if I, as regent, cannot do what you wish, will I end up like my father?"
Xue Zhiyi's smile deepened, but he remained silent.
In fact, now, the Palace Front Department and the Cavalry Battalion are both in the hands of Shen Qingwei. As long as Shen Qingwei and Huo Wuyou are still on the front line, they are an alliance of interests, and Huajing is controlled by them.
Gu Shiyun felt a chill, and the gentle and smiling woman in front of him actually made him feel scared.
Facing the twelve points of face she handed over and the steps that suited his needs, Gu Shiyun nodded: "As long as you keep your promise, I will let you get what you want."
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