The capital of Dayu, Zhaoning Palace.
"Ah Lin, Ah Lin?"
Jiang Yu called Gu Lin several times before he reacted and strode towards her. "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
"No, I just wanted to call you." Jiang Yu looked at Gu Lin with some concern. "But you've been a bit restless these past few days. Not only do you come home late at night, but you also toss and turn and can't sleep. Tell me, what happened?"
“Some of the tunnels underground in Da Yu are too complicated. I’m thinking about how to make use of them. It would be a shame to destroy them.” Gu Lin reached out and rubbed Jiang Yu’s head. “Don’t worry, I will handle these things. Your task now is to take good care of yourself.”
"Really?"
Jiang Yu's eyes sparkled, making Gu Lin's Adam's apple bob involuntarily. "If you still can't sleep, then you don't need to sleep tonight."
Upon hearing Gu Lin's words, Jiang Yu immediately closed her eyes, the meaning of which was obvious.
A few soft laughs rang out, and Gu Lin restrained himself and placed a kiss on Jiang Yu's forehead. "Sweet dreams, I'm going to see Ayan."
After leaving the room, Gu Lin's face immediately turned gloomy, and he headed straight for the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
"Father."
When Gu Qingyan saw Gu Lin arrive, he quickly put down the ancient book in his hand.
"Have you decided on the questions for the palace examination?" Gu Lin glanced at the ancient book in Gu Qingyan's hand, Sun Tzu's Art of War.
"Not yet. My son has come up with a topic that can showcase everyone's talents, so we've been considering it."
"The palace examination is a major event, but if you really can't figure it out, just leave it to Zhuo Yi. He has experience." Gu Lin said calmly. Gu Qingyan's lips twitched. So, the palace examination questions for Da Ning were all set by Zhuo Yi.
Do you still remember when Pei Zhi came to Da Yu to ask for blood?
Gu Lin stared at Gu Qingyan for a moment, and finally voiced his concerns.
"I remember, it was because of this incident that Mother and Uncle learned that Gu Qingfeng was not Mother's biological child." Gu Qingyan was somewhat surprised that Gu Lin suddenly brought up this matter. "Father, is there anything wrong with this matter?"
"Do you think someone as cunning and shrewd as Pei Jian might have seriously injured himself while searching for medicinal herbs, and that only the blood of the Jiang family could cure him?"
"His serious injuries are a pretense; what he really wants is the Jiang family's bloodline!"
Gu Qingyan quickly realized, "Then Pei Jian has ulterior motives. What did he do with the Jiang family's blood?"
"This matter has been keeping me up at night lately. I have already told Mei Chu about it, and Mei Chu is also looking through medical books. I suspect it is related to medicine and poison."
As they talked, the atmosphere in the air became heavy. The two looked at each other, and Gu Qingyan's face showed a smile that was more like a grimace.
"Father, this matter can't be related to Mother's disappearance of her illness, can it?"
“I’ve also had my doubts about this. Your mother’s illness disappeared after she returned to Dayu, so there’s no way to determine it.” Gu Lin’s hands clenched into fists beneath his sleeves. “Within Dayu’s borders, we certainly won’t allow the Pei family any opportunity, but back at the Yun family…”
He couldn't guarantee it either.
A surge of anger welled up in Gu Qingyan's chest, and he slammed his fist on the table.
"If that's really the case, I will absolutely not let Pei Jian off the hook!"
Seeing this, Gu Lin lowered his eyes and said, "Perhaps we can use Gu Qingfeng to find out some information."
"Does Mother know about this?" Gu Qingyan couldn't help but ask.
Gu Lin shook his head. "Don't let your mother know yet. She's quite far along in her pregnancy, and her emotions shouldn't be allowed to fluctuate too much."
"good."
......
The next morning, Jiang Yu overslept and woke up feeling quite hungry.
"The Emperor Emeritus has gone out again?"
"Your Majesty, the Emperor Emeritus slept with the Emperor in the Hall of Supreme Harmony last night," said Granny Ling with a smile as she served soup to Jiang Yu. "Your Majesty, please have some soup to warm yourself up."
"Now the father and son have a close relationship."
Jiang Yu smiled and said, "It seems that the Emperor Emeritus's attendance at court on behalf of the Emperor that time has truly been remembered by the Emperor."
"That's right. By the way, news came from the Zhong residence that Zhong Lian'er received Pei Jian's orders." As she spoke, Ling Mama called out towards the outside, "Wanji."
Wanji quickly approached Jiang Yu and handed her a slip of paper with both hands.
After reading it, Jiang Yu couldn't help but frown, remaining silent for a long time.
"Your Majesty, is there something unusual about the message on the note?"
"fine."
Jiang Yu was momentarily dazed. The note instructed Zhong Lian'er to investigate who the midwives and palace servants had been arranged for her during childbirth.
Why would Pei Jian be interested in her childbirth?
The next moment, Jiang Yu reached out and covered her stomach. "If I fall asleep when the Emperor Emeritus comes back tonight, you must wake me up."
"yes."
Afterwards, Jiang Yu felt a little tasteless while eating, her heart pounding, and she had an inexplicable premonition.
Meanwhile, Gu Lin was in the courtyard where Gu Qingfeng was being held.
"Royal Uncle".
Upon hearing Gu Qingfeng's address, Gu Lin looked up at Gu Qingfeng. Gu Qingfeng looked much thinner than before, proving that Pei Jian's poison was indeed potent.
Has Pei Jian contacted you recently?
“Yes.” Gu Qingfeng turned his wheelchair to the desk and took out a small stack of letters. “But these are all small, insignificant things for me to do, and I’ve already told Ling Hai about them.”
"Have they been looking for you lately?"
Gu Qingfeng noticed the unusual tone in Gu Lin's voice, and his eyes darkened. "Tell me, what do you need me to do?"
“Write a letter to Pei Jian, saying that the Empress Dowager is about to give birth and everyone’s attention is on her belly. It’s a good time to do something. Ask Pei Jian if there is anything you can do.”
"Remember to emphasize that if you do something important for him, you will get the antidote, and pretend that you really can't stand the poison."
"good."
Gu Qingfeng didn't ask any further questions and directly wrote a letter in front of Gu Lin, asking, "Is everything alright with Mother?"
"fine."
Gu Lin glanced at the contents of the letter. "Okay, send it out."
After saying that, he turned and left, like a gust of wind, leaving Gu Qingfeng sitting blankly in the courtyard.
......
As night fell, Gu Lin returned to the palace.
"Your Majesty, Her Majesty has been waiting for you for a long time."
Upon hearing this, Gu Lin quickened his pace. "Didn't I instruct you that if I returned late, you should help Her Majesty to retire for the night earlier?"
"Your Majesty, Her Majesty specifically instructed that we must wait for your return tonight, saying that she has something important to tell you."
Inside the Zhaoning Palace, Jiang Yu leaned against the bed, staring blankly at the note Zhong Lian'er had handed her.
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