"Nock the arrows!"
Zhuo Yi's voice was cold, and his arrows were aimed at the people of Heng County.
To the surprise of the soldiers of Da Ning, not a single person from Heng County retreated even half a step.
All eyes were drawn to Gu Qingyan. This Prince Yan seemed to be different from the previous deposed crown prince.
Gu Qingyan looked down at the hemp rope tied to his body, and walked straight toward Mei'er. The soldiers of Da Ning involuntarily made way for Gu Qingyan.
"Go home quickly."
Gu Qingyan's expression was gentle. "You value my life, and I value yours just as much."
"I have received the umbrella for all the people. Thank you."
As Gu Qingyan was taken away, the people of Heng County wept bitterly, begging Da Ning not to harm him.
Gu Qingyan was deeply shocked. Was this what his mother had taught him: the people are more important than the emperor?
Upon arriving in Daning, Ling Ku, who was trembling with fear, finally found a suitable opportunity.
"Your subordinate greets Your Highness."
The rope was also untied, and Ling Ku seemed to be waiting for Gu Qingyan's anger.
"General Lingku, the safety of the people of Heng County is entrusted to you."
Ling Ku suddenly looked up, "Young...Young Master?"
The young master isn't angry that he was tied up all the way? If it were the master, he would have been dragged away and beheaded long ago.
"I've only met Protectors Ling Hai and Ling Shan before, but seeing how talented Lingxiao Pavilion truly is today." Before Gu Qingyan could finish speaking, Ling Ku's lips curled up. "I have another attendant behind me."
"Qin Wei! Young Master, rest assured, I have already made arrangements."
Ling Ku followed Gu Qingyan around happily, marveling at how his master could have created such an obedient little master.
"I'll be troubling General Lingku for the time being."
"Young Master, you may simply call me Ling Ku."
Gu Qingyan smiled, but when he saw Zhuo Yi walking towards him, his expression instantly became serious.
"Prime Minister Zhuo."
The Crown Prince's seal was placed in Gu Qingyan's palm, reflecting a dazzling light in the sunlight.
"Your subject pays respects to Your Highness the Crown Prince."
With Gu Lin's prior instructions, Gu Qingyan knew that the Prime Minister Zhuo in front of him was a very important figure.
Gu Qingyan personally helped Zhuo Yi up, then bowed to him.
"Please teach me, Prime Minister."
......
Gu Qingling rushed back to the capital under Chang Qing's escort. The fact that Gu Qingling knelt down and paid her respects to Gu Qingyan outside Hengxian City caused a huge uproar in the capital.
"That old scoundrel Zhuo Yi is truly insolent!"
Gu Heng was trembling with anger. What was the difference between making Ling'er kneel before Gu Qingyan and him kneeling before Gu Lin?
They've completely disgraced Japan!
“Your Majesty, please calm down. As long as His Highness can return to the capital safely, there will be no shortage of opportunities to avenge our great grudge!” Consort Li’s father, Li Xian, advised. “There is much discussion in the capital now. I urge Your Majesty to issue an edict forbidding the people from discussing this matter.”
"Can a single imperial edict from me silence all dissent?"
Gu Heng didn't listen to Li Xian's words at all, and even felt a vague resentment towards Gu Qingling.
"And the deposed crown prince, just lets himself be humiliated like this, without any integrity whatsoever?"
After these words were spoken, no one in the Hall of Supreme Harmony dared to utter another word.
Just as the atmosphere became awkward, Cen Hai jogged into the palace from outside. "Your Majesty, Consort Yi from Jinwu Palace has sent someone to invite you over."
"Consort Yi?"
Gu Heng was somewhat impatient, but then he thought of the imperial fetus in Consort Yi's womb, "Then let's disperse for now, I'll go see Consort Yi."
Jinwu Palace.
As soon as Gu Heng stepped into the palace gate, he heard a burst of laughter and cheerful voices, and his tightly furrowed brows relaxed a little.
"My beloved consort, is there some good news you wish to tell me?"
Upon hearing this, Consort Yi lowered her head shyly. Pei Lan bowed to Gu Heng and said, "Your Majesty, the imperial physician came early this morning to check on the Empress's pulse and said that the baby in her womb is a prince."
"Yeah?"
Gu Heng was overjoyed and quickly reached out to touch Consort Yi's belly. "Counting the days, it's been more than five months. We should be able to tell whether it's a boy or a girl by now."
"Does the Emperor not like the Princess?" Consort Yi playfully punched Gu Heng, but Gu Heng laughed even more heartily. "I like the Princess too. My beloved consort, give me a prince first, and then we'll have a princess next time."
Gu Heng's pent-up frustration dissipated. He was still young and would have many more sons.
There's no need to fixate on your current son.
......
"It seems His Majesty is truly pleased."
Inside Zhaoning Palace, Jiang Yu stood up and stretched her limbs, "They even forgot to block the news."
Wanji immediately understood and withdrew, and Jiang Yu felt completely comfortable.
[I wonder what Gu Qingling's reaction will be when she returns to the palace, filled with resentment, only to discover that Gu Heng's favorite concubine is pregnant with the prince?]
Jiang Yu was pleased to see Gu Qingling kneel down, and even gave Zhuo Yi a thumbs up in her heart.
"Granny, has Ayan's room in the Dragon and Phoenix Palace been prepared?"
Now that Gu Qingyan has been granted the title of king, he should move to the Dragon and Phoenix Palace to live alone.
While tidying up Gu Qingyan's room, Jiang Yu unceremoniously sent some spies into the Dragon and Phoenix Palace.
"Your Highness, everything is ready." Granny Ling smiled as well, "I guarantee that the deposed crown prince will be sharp-witted and alert as soon as he returns."
Whether this deposed crown prince can still live in the Dragon and Phoenix Palace is another matter.
Jiang Yu leaned lazily against the railing under the eaves, "The hottest time is almost over."
"The weather is cool in autumn, and Her Majesty is afraid of the sun. She must have been looking forward to autumn for a long time!" Ling Mama teased. Xie Zhiqing, who was standing next to her, couldn't help but look up at the sky. Did Her Majesty look forward to autumn?
"In my opinion, if Consort Yi is carrying a princess, it would actually be a good thing."
If you're a princess, you can escape unscathed from the current quagmire.
After all, the palace is a place that eats people without spitting out their bones.
"You're mistaken, Granny. Consort Yi only hopes that she's carrying a prince!"
How wonderful it is to be a princess! A princess grows up beautifully, with her hair in a bun and wearing a traditional Chinese dress.
Gu Qingyao, who was about to step into Zhaoning Palace, suddenly trembled and then quickly ran out.
After running all the way to the artificial hill, Gu Qingyao finally stopped and vigorously wiped away her tears. Why was she crying again...?
The Queen Mother liked the princess...
But she was not a princess born to her mother.
"Yao'er".
Gu Qingfeng's voice rang out, and Gu Qingyao forced a smile, "Second Brother, what brings you here?"
“I was just about to go to Zhaoning Palace when I saw you running out crying, so I followed you all the way here.”
Because Gu Qingfeng has been confined to a wheelchair, his legs have begun to atrophy. In addition, the forced withdrawal from drug addiction has made Gu Qingfeng look much more gloomy.
"Second brother, he is now the deposed crown prince."
“Yes, but simply being crippled isn’t enough.” Gu Qingfeng rubbed Gu Qingyao’s head. “It’s far from enough.”
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