"Is someone deliberately spreading rumors that are detrimental to me?"
Gu Lin narrowed his eyes, exuding a dangerous aura. He tapped his fingers on the table repeatedly. Anyone who dared to spread rumors against him at this time was a rebel king.
"This is a good opportunity to find out where the rebel king is."
Ling Hai bent down and walked out.
Gu Qingyan looked up at Gu Lin, "Father, does the Rebel King know your true identity?"
Gu Qingyan's question made Gu Lin's eyes narrow, but he remained expressionless. "If the Rebel King really knows my identity, there is only one possibility."
"What's possible?"
“There has been a traitor among our closest confidants.”
Upon hearing this, Qin Wei, who was standing outside, trembled. Yes, only a few of them knew their master's true identity.
“Father, that rebel king should not know your identity.”
Gu Qingyan met Gu Lin's gaze and understood the meaning behind Gu Lin's words: his father was doubting Qin Wei again.
But how could Qin Wei possibly be a traitor?
They clearly investigated Qin Wei.
Thinking of this, Gu Qingyan's expression became even more resolute. Qin Wei had treated him so well; he couldn't possibly be an inside agent.
Gu Lin nodded. Since A Yan was unwilling to investigate Qin Wei again, he would investigate him once more.
In his previous life, everyone except Qin Wei either died or went to avenge him after his death; only Qin Wei was an exception.
He couldn't see Qin Wei in the scenes from his past life.
The rumors spread by Jing Zhao really shook the minds of the officials of Da Ning. Zhuo Yi frowned and ordered people to investigate Jing Zhao's whereabouts, while selecting troublemakers among the officials to make an example of him.
“Prime Minister, when the Emperor was here, they were all extremely docile, but now that they know the Emperor is not in Da Ning, they all dare to talk about him.”
Ling Ku looked at Zhuo Yi's expression and slowly lowered his voice.
“Ling Ku, don’t forget something.” Zhuo Yi flicked his sleeves. “Attacking Daqing now is the best option for Da Ning. The king has unspeakable difficulties, but the ministers are unaware of them.”
"They are subjects of Da Ning."
So even though he was a troublemaker, Zhuo Yi only imprisoned him.
"Prime Minister, are we just going to stand by and watch our court officials become estranged from the Emperor?"
Upon hearing this, Zhuo Yi sighed. A great calamity was about to befall them; how could they possibly escape it?
This is just the first step.
"Let's see how the Lord handles this matter."
For several days in a row, more and more officials of the Great Ning court began to be dissatisfied with Gu Lin's inaction.
Even the Marquis of Yongyi couldn't help but slam his fist on the table. As a military general, to watch such a good opportunity slip away right before his eyes, it would be a lie to say he wasn't frustrated.
It wasn't until Gu Lin's handwritten letter reached Zhuo Yi's hands that the truth came to light.
Zhuo Yi personally visited each of the court officials and showed them Gu Lin's handwritten letter. Only then did the turmoil finally subside.
"The king said he guaranteed that within two years the territories of Daqing and Daning would be united as one?"
Marquis Yongyi held Gu Lin's letter and confirmed that the handwriting on the letter was indeed Gu Lin's.
"My lord, the king has never spoken falsely."
Marquis Yongyi stared intently at the letter, then suddenly looked up. “Prime Minister, leave the military matters to me. Don’t worry, they have no ill intentions; they are all doing this for the sake of Da Ning.”
"Please, Lord Marquis."
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Because of the rumors, Gu Qingyan did not stay in Lingzhou any longer and led his soldiers back to the capital.
Along the way, Gu Qingyan visited several more cities to investigate the situation and dealt with a large number of corrupt local officials, resulting in unprecedented unity among the people of Daqing.
With all this delay, Gu Qingyan finally returned to the capital at the end of May.
"Has Father not returned yet?"
As they drew closer to the capital, Gu Qingyan couldn't help but ask.
On the day he led his troops back to the capital, his father and he split up, saying he had to return to Daning to handle some matters, and they haven't returned yet.
I wonder if my mother will worry when she sees that only he has returned.
"Your Majesty, His Majesty is highly skilled in martial arts and has Ling Hai protecting him. He will be fine."
Gu Qingyan was slightly relieved upon hearing this, and his expression became excited. He hadn't seen his mother for quite some time and really missed her.
Jiang Yu stood outside the capital city early, waiting for Gu Qingyan to return.
Seeing Gu Qingyan riding his horse at the very front of the procession, Jiang Yu's face broke into a bright smile.
Gu Qingyan gripped the reins and then dismounted swiftly.
"Your son greets Your Majesty."
"It's good that you're back safe and sound."
Jiang Yu looked at Gu Qingyan, who had become thinner but taller, and reached out to pat him on the shoulder.
【Ayan has grown up.】
On the other side.
"Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty!"
Gu Lin's sudden appearance brought the entire Da Ning back to its usual tense state. Inside the main hall, Gu Lin, dressed in a purple robe, sat on the throne, his face covered by a mask, his eyes like those of a hawk, intently scanning everyone in the hall.
"rise."
For the officials of the Great Ning court, the mere sight of Gu Lin brought a sense of security.
The previous worries about missing the best opportunity to attack Daqing vanished instantly, and everyone wore a proud smile.
This is their king, this is their Great Ning!
"I've heard that there's been some unrest in the court lately, with many expressing reservations about my decisions, hmm?"
At Gu Lin's words, the court officials who had just stood up knelt down again, saying, "We are terrified."
"As long as I can sit here, I will be the master of Da Ning." Gu Lin's voice was icy. "Gentlemen, there is no need to worry about me."
"Our Great Ning is thriving and is destined to become even stronger. Gentlemen, I invite you to witness this together."
Gu Lin's words echoed in the hall, completely dispelling the influence of the rumors spread by Jing Zhao.
After the court session, Gu Lin made several turns and arrived at a dark prison.
In the dark cell was a man covered in whip marks and bloodstains, whose original appearance was no longer recognizable.
"May I have your name?"
Seeing that the man remained silent, Gu Lin smiled, picked up a ladle, scooped up a large ladle of salt water, and poured it over the man's head. In an instant, the entire dark cell was filled with the man's screams.
"My name is... my name is Qingyi..."
"Why are you looking for the whereabouts of the Rebel King?" Gu Lin continued. When he sent people to search for the Rebel King's whereabouts, he unexpectedly discovered that the person in front of him was also searching for the Rebel King.
"I'm just... just curious about the whereabouts of the Rebel King."
Seeing that Qingyi was still being stubborn, Gu Lin was not in a hurry. "It's alright, I have many more novel games waiting for you. Linghai, give him a try with water torture."
Water torture involves placing a sheet of rice paper on the prisoner's face and then continuously pouring water onto it, causing the prisoner to suffer greatly from the inability to breathe.
Hearing Gu Lin's words, Qingyi began to tremble violently.
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