This should be considered as helping Gu Yunni solve a problem. He has to think about what benefit he should ask her for?
He dreamed of getting the things in Gu Yunni's hands.
"Grand Master, you misunderstood me. That's not what I meant. I just said it on impulse. Please don't tell my father about this. If Grand Master wants anything, I will do my best."
It took Du Changming a while to realize where he had gone wrong. He felt a little panicked and quickly said something nice.
"Your Highness, you are too polite." The Imperial Preceptor gave the Crown Prince a forced smile, his eyes tinged with sarcasm as he looked at him. "It would be best to let His Majesty judge the matter, lest His Highness accuse me of bullying you."
After the Imperial Master finished speaking, he no longer looked at Du Changming, but looked at Gu Yunni and the others, and wanted to go to the palace.
Du Changming was horrified, and looked at the Imperial Master with pleading eyes, "No, no, no! Imperial Master! What do you want me to do to let you go? I just said one thing wrong, and there's no need to take it to heart, Imperial Master."
He should have known that this person was difficult to deal with. He should have said nothing at that time. Why bother causing trouble?
It's really a momentary act of anger that brings endless trouble.
The Imperial Preceptor did not give Du Changming any more chances. "Your Highness, there's no need to be nervous. We have a lot of things to do, and we have to go to the palace anyway. Your matter is just a side issue. I just wanted to report it because I knew you were upset. But the Crown Prince should be the priority."
Sheng Mingyu and the other person were also very cooperative. After the Imperial Master finished speaking, the two of them took a carriage and entered the palace together.
Today's incident has caused such a big stir that it will sooner or later reach the palace. Even if they don't go there in person, someone will come and tell them.
As Gu Yunni expected, the emperor received the same news in the palace.
"Really? I thought Gu Yunni was so capable, but she still caused such a mess. It seems that the prince's vision is not good. Go call them over. I want to see how these people will solve the subsequent troubles. If they fail to complete my requirements, they should pay the price."
The emperor had a bad temper. He had never had much hope for Gu Yunni in the first place, and now it was just like what he had in his mind.
He just wanted to see Gu Yunni bow her head in front of him.
He still remembered that Gu Yunni was very confident when she saw him that day.
"Yes." The eunuch felt calm and left the hall.
As long as we know that Sheng Mingyu and others will not be punished today, everything will be fine.
As soon as the eunuch left the palace, he saw Sheng Mingyu and his companions' carriage galloping towards him.
He knew in his heart that Sheng Mingyu had come to apologize voluntarily.
I can only say that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is indeed a very good person. If he had not taken the initiative to explain what happened today, he would probably have received a greater punishment.
"Is this the Crown Prince's carriage? Are you heading to the palace? His Majesty happens to be waiting for you in the palace. I wonder if Miss Gu is here too? His Majesty even called her specially."
Sheng Mingyu's tone was calm, without any tension in his voice, "Yun Ni is here too. She has something to tell His Majesty."
"Yes." The eunuch answered, and thus avoided a long run, and followed him back.
The emperor also understood that Sheng Mingyu and the others came here on their own initiative to explain.
"Oh? You seem to know the rules. Okay, call the person in directly."
He thought Gu Yunni would always be proud, but it seems that she is not that great.
The emperor's expression was stern, his tone full of questioning. "Tell me, what exactly happened? Why did you cause unrest? And why did you scare the people like that? Don't you owe me an explanation?"
It didn't matter how kind he was in front of Sheng Mingyu and the others, but since Gu Yunni was an outsider, he had to be more dignified.
Sheng Mingyu was unwilling to speak at all, and Gu Yunni was just standing aside and smiling. Only the National Master took the initiative to speak.
"Your Majesty! Who told you this? Why do you say we caused the panic and haven't solved the problem yet? I guess you only heard the first half. No one has told you the second half yet, right?"
Of course he was afraid of offending the emperor, but he didn't want to throw dirty water on Gu Yunni.
The work has already been done, so why worry!
After a pause, the Imperial Preceptor continued, "Since it was someone in the palace who was incompetent, then I will tell you the whole story. This was all thanks to Gu Yunni, and I also want to gain some benefits for her."
Those who practice the mystical arts have their own pride. Although Your Majesty is the emperor of a country, you cannot be so high and mighty as to look down on them.
Sure enough, upon hearing this, the emperor's face darkened. "Oh? Really?"
He hated being contradicted by anyone, especially his beloved subjects.
"National Master, please think carefully about what you are going to say. If this is your reward, you cannot give it to someone else. If I find someone with better mystical skills than you, I will only replace you, not keep that person by my side!"
The emperor's tone was threatening, implying that he wanted the imperial teacher to think carefully. Even if it was really Gu Yunni's credit, he still had to pry it away!
As the emperor of a country, he could not bear such humiliation.
At worst, he could compensate Gu Yunni in private, but in this hall, he had to do whatever he said.
The emperor's words made Sheng Mingyu and the imperial teacher silent at the same time, only Gu Yunni had a sarcastic smile on his face.
As expected, all the royal family members have this temper. They can never bear humiliation and are never willing to admit their failure.
"Your Majesty, please stop joking! I am just a humble mystic. How could I possibly be as powerful as the Imperial Master? The Imperial Master deserves the most credit for this matter."
Gu Yunni didn't want the atmosphere to remain tense. What was the big deal? She just couldn't collect the reward, which was nothing to her.
It's yours and will never go away.
The emperor was very pleased and his attitude towards Gu Yunni improved a lot, but there was still a warning in his tone.
"I've said it before, the Imperial Master is still the most capable, but you've certainly helped a lot too. I'm not blind or deaf, I still understand the truth. I'll give you what belongs to you, but don't even think about snatching what belongs to the Imperial Master!"
Sheng Mingyu was not convinced, but he could not confront His Majesty head-on, otherwise it would only make Gu Yunni more vulnerable.
It would be nice if I could get more benefits for her.
"Your Majesty is right! Yun Ni doesn't want too much either. She just wants to take a look at the esoteric arts books in your study. Is that okay with you?"
Sheng Mingyu knew what she wanted and asked for it directly.
The emperor had no objection and agreed directly, "Of course, you can handle this matter yourselves. Imperial Master, stay here. I want to ask about the situation outside."
As long as Sheng Mingyu doesn't challenge his authority, he can do whatever he wants. He has a high tolerance for him.
"yes."
Gu Yunni and Sheng Mingyu walked out. As long as they could see the book, what did it matter even if there was no credit?
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