On the other side, Gu Qingyan left the palace in a grand manner and headed straight for the Heavenly Prison. Everyone knew that Gu Qingyan's purpose for this trip was to see Gong Liuming, the last bloodline of the Gong family.
"Your Majesty, what are your plans regarding Gong Liuming?"
The quiet path inside the prison was unsettling, and Yingzhi couldn't help but ask a question.
After all, ever since Gong Liuming was brought to the capital, the Emperor hadn't mentioned how to deal with him. If the Empress Dowager hadn't reminded him, the Emperor probably wouldn't have even thought of this person.
"I heard his manhood was destroyed?"
Gu Qingyan twitched the corner of his mouth, and Yingzhi immediately felt a dull pain in his crotch. "When we asked the Yun family, they all said they didn't know how it happened, and General Bai couldn't explain it either."
"If that's the case, then Gong Liuming must have accidentally injured himself."
Gu Qingyan said things he himself didn't believe, but the fact that Gong Liuming had lost the right to inherit the bloodline was a good thing for Dayu. As for the reasons behind it, Gu Qingyan didn't want to delve into them.
"yes."
Gu Qingyan stopped in front of a cell and looked at Gong Liuming, who was lying on the ground inside. His face was so dark that his original appearance was unrecognizable.
"The Emperor has arrived! Hurry up and greet the Emperor."
Ying Zhi's high-pitched voice made Gong Liuming struggle to lift his head and look at Gu Qingyan. "So you are Emperor Yu. You look just like Emperor Zhaoyuan."
"To be honest, this is the first time I've met you."
Gu Qingyan said indifferently, "Now the Gong family is down to just you. Don't worry, I will treat you well. If you are willing to submit to Dayu, I will also bestow upon you the title of prince."
"Submit? Bah!"
Gong Liuming spat, and Yingzhi immediately stepped forward and kicked him hard. Intense pain shot through his limbs and bones, and Gong Liuming cried out in pain several times.
“Even if you are unwilling to submit, I will find you a house in the capital of Dayu and have someone treat you.” Gu Qingyan curled the corners of his mouth. “Gong Liuming, I am a benevolent ruler.”
The phrase "benevolent ruler" startled Gong Liuming for a moment, but he burst out laughing after realizing what it meant.
The Yu Emperor before him, who was even younger than him, was truly terrifying.
If he refuses to submit, he will be imprisoned by Dayu for life, ostensibly for medical treatment.
If he seeks death, it is because he is rejecting Da Yu's good intentions.
This method is far more sophisticated than torturing him.
"Someone, take Young Master Gong downstairs to wash up, then take him to the mansion in the suburbs of Beijing and settle him in properly." Gu Qingyan didn't look at Gong Liuming again; this trip was all for show.
"How is Mei Chu doing?"
Gu Qingyan's biggest concern right now is still Jiang Yu.
......
Zhaoning Palace.
"Ayu, I heard you met Tao Yun?" Gu Lin carefully hugged Jiang Yu from behind, afraid of pressing on her stomach.
"Yes, Tao Yun did give me a heads-up." Jiang Yu repeatedly recalled Tao Yun's words and increasingly felt that what was said in the so-called unofficial history was not without reason.
"What did he say? Mei Chu said that this kid doesn't speak properly and told us to listen selectively."
Jiang Yu burst out laughing at this remark; Mei Chu truly understood his apprentice deeply.
“He said he read in an unofficial history book that Longyou had been invaded by the Di Kingdom before.” Jiang Yu grasped Gu Lin’s hand. “If it were an ordinary poison, Mei Chu wouldn’t have been unable to detect it for so long, given his abilities.”
"Do you think there's another possibility... that Pei Jian didn't use poison, but rather a Gu poison?"
As soon as Jiang Yu finished speaking, she felt Gu Lin tighten his grip on her arm.
"Gu worms?" A wave of darkness instantly washed over Gu Lin's eyes.
“If it were a Gu worm, it would be understandable if it couldn’t be detected.” Jiang Yu said the most heartbreaking words in the most relaxed tone. “Moreover, if it were a Gu worm, it’s possible that my weakness would be completely cured overnight…”
"Ayu, I need to go out now."
Gu Lin slightly raised himself up and kissed Jiang Yu's eyebrows and eyes, "You should rest well and not think too much."
Jiang Yu watched Gu Lin's hurried departure, her hands tightly gripping the corner of the blanket. She was determined to do everything she could to protect the baby in her womb.
At this time, it is most important for her to keep a clear head.
Gu Lin grabbed Gu Qingyan, who was already asleep, and headed towards Mei Chu's residence.
Gu Qingyan rubbed his eyes as he asked, "Father, where are you going in such a hurry?"
"Go find Mei Chu."
These words instantly snapped Gu Qingyan to his senses. "Has something happened to Mother?"
"There's a new lead."
After an incense stick has burned.
In Mei Chu's courtyard, Gu Lin and Gu Qingyan stood with serious expressions. Mei Chu looked at Tao Yun, who was still unaware of what was happening, with complicated eyes and said, "Bring me that unofficial history book so I can take a look."
"This is the one." A yellowed book was handed to Mei Chu. "Master, I've checked many times. This book mentions the Di Kingdom in several places."
"Where did this book come from?" Gu Lin took the book and quickly flipped through it.
"This book was mixed up with Da Yu's books. I found it by chance when I was organizing my books some time ago," Tao Yun said innocently. "But it's just unofficial history, and many things can't be verified."
"Mei Chu, have you considered using Gu worms?"
Mei Chu paused for a moment, then shook his head. "All the Gu worms in the world are in the Di Kingdom. The Di Kingdom was destroyed back then, and the Pei family of Longyou has always claimed to be a master of poisons and medicines. Therefore, I have not focused my attention on Gu worms."
"Then let's start from now and investigate based on the Gu worms."
Gu Lin's voice sounded somewhat stiff, and Gu Qingyan trembled all over after figuring out what had happened. "Gu worms...we've all forgotten about Gu worms."
"Your Majesty, I will investigate immediately."
"Gu Qingfeng will help you too." Gu Lin looked up at the moonlight, his heart aching.
After Gu Lin and Gu Qingyan left, Mei Chu looked at Tao Yun with a complicated expression and said, "You've got guts, kid. You've really been a big help this time."
On the way back to the palace, the father and son were somewhat speechless.
"Father, Pei Jian has not yet given Gu Qingfeng a clear reply. He only told Gu Qingfeng to keep a close eye on Mother's pregnancy."
"Let Gu Qingfeng give Pei Jian another strong dose of medicine." Gu Lin smirked. "The aristocratic families have been quite lively lately, and with Pei Zhi's matter, Pei Jian might make some moves."
"I understand."
Gu Qingyan looked down at his reflection on the road. He and his father had both endured so much psychological pressure; he dared not think of his mother...
"Your mother will be safe and sound."
Gu Lin murmured softly, it was unclear whether he was comforting Gu Qingyan or himself.
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