"You want to use my birthday to pull Gu Qingling out of the imperial prison?"
Jiang Yu's tone was extremely calm, but Granny Ling felt terrified.
"I went to so much trouble to send Gu Qingling to the imperial prison, and now Gu Heng has such good ideas!"
Jiang Yu's eyes were beginning to turn a crimson red. This father and son really treated her as a stepping stone, only thinking of her when they needed her.
"Your Majesty, this is your first birthday since your recovery, and many officials have already prepared gifts," Ling Mama said softly. "Perhaps the Emperor has hinted that he wants to hold a grand celebration."
"Spread the word that my brother is about to lead troops into battle, and I do not wish to hold a grand birthday celebration."
Jiang Yu twitched the corner of her mouth. A lavish birthday celebration?
She had been in the palace for so long, and Gu Heng had never thought of giving her a grand birthday celebration.
An hour later, Gu Qingfeng arrived at Zhaoning Palace in a wheelchair.
"Mother, I heard that Father is going to take him out of the imperial prison."
It seems Gu Heng had no intention of hiding this from anyone.
Jiang Yu's fingers tapped rhythmically on the table, her gaze gradually deepening. "Since your father insists on bringing Gu Qingling out as well, then bring out that one from Lingxi Palace as well."
"she?"
Gu Qingfeng's breath hitched, and he instantly dared not look Jiang Yu in the eye.
"I remember that the Director of the Imperial Observatory will be retiring in a few years, and his children are not very promising. Wanji, go and ask the Director if he has managed his children well?"
“My father has grown to dislike me.”
Gu Qingfeng looked gloomy. From the moment Gu Qingling slammed her head against the wall in front of him, he had been suspected by his father.
But Jiang Yu laughed.
"Gu Qingfeng, you shouldn't focus on him or how I see you. In this vast court, is there no place for you?"
Jiang Yu got up and went into the inner room, leaving Gu Qingfeng deep in thought.
As Jiang Yu lay in bed, scenes from her childhood involuntarily surfaced in her mind.
Her parents carefully lifted her up, protecting her as she grew up carefree.
Lost in thought, Jiang Yu fell asleep.
......
The next day.
"Wenli, I intend to bring out the eldest prince on the Empress's birthday the day after tomorrow. You may calculate the auspiciousness or inauspiciousness."
Wen Li, the Director of the Imperial Observatory, had half-white hair and a somewhat hunched back. Having served two dynasties, Gu Heng held Wen Li in high esteem.
"Your Majesty, last night I observed the celestial phenomena and found that the imperial star of our Great Qing is somewhat strange."
"What's strange about it?" Gu Heng put down the folded document in his hand, his expression becoming more serious.
"The small star next to the Emperor Star was originally shining brightly, which was a very auspicious sign. However, this small star was affected by another star nearby and suddenly began to flicker erratically yesterday evening."
Wen Li's heart pounded like thunder. "I divined overnight and discovered..."
"What was discovered?"
"Mother and child are connected by blood, sharing honor and disgrace."
"I am completely baffled. Your Majesty's intention to bring back the First Prince on the Empress's birthday should have been a win-win situation for both mother and son," Wen Li said, following Jiang Yu's instructions, his forehead already beaded with cold sweat.
"I understand. You may leave now."
Gu Heng's face instantly turned ashen; Ling'er's fate was actually closely linked to that woman.
After hearing Li take his leave, Gu Heng pondered for a long time.
“Your Majesty,” Cen Hai sighed inwardly, “news has come from Zhaoning Palace that the Empress does not wish to hold a grand birthday celebration.”
Gu Heng clenched his fists tightly. "When did this news come out?"
"Your Majesty, it was yesterday evening."
The small star next to the Imperial Star twinkled... Gu Heng now completely believed Wen Li's story.
On the other side.
"Alright, go and give this evidence to Wen Li." Jiang Yu chuckled a few times. "Let him discipline the children in his family properly. If he can't manage them, I won't mind helping him."
After saying that, Jiang Yu glanced in the direction of Lingxi Palace and revealed a meaningful expression.
......
The Marquis of Dingyuan's residence.
"Your Highness..."
Qin Wei looked troubled. Gu Qingyan glanced behind Qin Wei and saw a familiar figure.
"Father."
Gu Qingyan specifically instructed that he not to meet, presumably because Qin Wei tried to stop him several times but to no avail.
"Let me see what gift you prepared for your mother." Gu Lin strode inside, scooped up Gu Qingyan with one hand, and the feigned indifference on Gu Qingyan's face instantly shattered.
"Put me down right now!"
Gu Qingyan stared at his legs, but Gu Lin's arms were like an iron wall, and he couldn't break free at all.
Gu Qingyan's face turned red with embarrassment. He finally understood why his mother had called this person shameless!
"If you're a real man, have a match with me. What kind of skill is it to keep everything bottled up inside?"
Gu Qingyan felt the large hand around his waist loosen, and the next second he suddenly struck out, aiming for Gu Lin's vital point.
The father and son were having a great time sparring, and before long Gu Qingyan was drenched in sweat.
"I really learned a lot during my trip to Daning."
Gu Qingyan sat there panting, too tired to speak.
"The things that have happened to our ancestors are beyond the control of you, me, and even your mother," Gu Lin said slowly. Seeing Gu Qingyan with his head down, he knew that Gu Qingyan was listening.
"If you find the truth, you can announce the royal family's every move to the world."
Gu Lin pursed his lips. "But we are all innocent."
Jiang He, A Yan, A Yu... and him.
"I've thought about this for a long time, and the only way to break this deadlock is with you, because you share the blood of both the Gu family and the Jiang family."
Gu Qingyan looked up at Gu Lin, "On me?"
Is it really possible to break this deadlock?
"The most important thing right now is to give your mother a happy birthday." Gu Lin pulled Gu Qingyan up. "I have a brilliant idea, and since you're here, let's do it together."
Gu Qingyan paused for a moment, but ultimately followed behind Gu Lin.
"Let me make this clear first, I'm going to stand behind Mother."
In Gu Lin's eyes, Gu Qingyan's current appearance was like that of a little wolf cub.
"Pfft—" Gu Lin laughed out loud, "How old are you? You still stick to your mother all day long, running home without even saying goodbye. You've almost made that old man Zhuo Yi so angry that his nose is crooked."
"You look down on me?" Gu Qingyan was furious and blocked Gu Lin's way.
Gu Lin deliberately gestured to show their heights, saying, "Wait until you're taller than me before you try to compare heights with me."
Although Gu Qingyan was furious, a hint of joy still welled up inside him, and he followed closely behind Gu Lin.
Father seems to be right... Why should our ancestors bear the burden of their mistakes? If he can truly break the deadlock, my uncle will be safe and sound, and Mother will have nothing to worry about. Everyone will be happy!
The memorial tablets in the already burned-down Hall of Longevity: ...
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