"To see the two heads of the family here is truly beyond my expectations."
As soon as Gu Qingyan's voice rang out, the heads of the Qin and Gong families immediately went on alert.
"The Emperor of Dayu is such a treacherous and cunning person, spreading false information to lure us here." The Qin family patriarch's face darkened. "Could it be that he intends to kill us?"
"No, no, not at all." Gu Qingyan quickly waved his hand. "What are you saying, Patriarch Qin? I just came here today to take a look and happened to run into you two."
"By the way, what brings you two here?"
Gu Qingyan's feigned deafness and muteness greatly embarrassed the Qin family head and the Gong family head. At this moment, both of them knew that Yun Mo's arrival from the very beginning was a trap set by Da Yu for them.
"I had nothing to do, so I just came here for a stroll."
After saying this, the Qin family patriarch turned to leave, but Jiang He blocked his way.
"stop."
Gu Qingyan's voice also suddenly changed, "As the head of a noble family, how can you attempt to kidnap such a heinous villain? If you don't give me an explanation, how can I face the people of Dayu?"
"you!"
The head of the Gong family looked at Gu Qingyan with murderous intent. "So, the Emperor of Yu is not going to let us go?"
"This is not a place where you can come and go as you please," Gu Qingyan sneered. "Of course, I am naturally unwilling to antagonize the aristocratic families, and I have never intended to take your lives."
"I have conceded so much, are you two just going to pack up and leave like this?"
Gu Qingyan's words nearly made the Qin family patriarch so angry that his nose almost twisted out of shape.
Since he became the head of the family, he has never seen anyone as shameless as Emperor Yu!
They were clearly scheming against them, yet they pretended to be compassionate, forcing them to give in.
What exactly do you want?
Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyan pretended to ponder for a moment, a look that made Jiang He unable to help but chuckle.
"In that case, I do not wish to make things difficult for you two. I suppose you two are truly lost, or perhaps you came here to enjoy the scenery of this plum garden."
Gu Qingyan looked extremely troubled, while Ling Ku, standing to the side, twitched slightly at the corner of his mouth. "Enjoying plum blossoms in September?"
Was His Majesty truly not deliberately mocking these two family heads?
"That's settled then. Give me the porcelain bottles you're carrying, and I'd like to see... the hidden weapon in the sleeve of the Gong family patriarch."
"Don't even think about it!"
The heads of the Qin and Gong families spoke in unison, both glaring angrily at Gu Qingyan.
Gu Qingyan helplessly spread his hands, "Since that's the case, I can't do anything about it. I can only ask the two family heads to stay in this plum garden."
You think we're afraid of you?
“Of course not.” Gu Qingyan slowly took a few steps forward. “There are also people from the Qin and Gong families in the outskirts of the capital. They will attack when the time is not right. Moreover, once the news spreads, the Qin and Gong families will immediately go to war with Dayu.”
"It's good that you know what's going on."
"I know what I'm doing, but it seems like you don't."
Gu Qingyan's smile vanished. "Now everyone here is my man. Before the war begins, I can take your lives first. Once you're dead, who wins or loses will have nothing to do with you."
A decisive kill.
......
"This is the scented powder that can conceal its scent right under the noses of wild beasts?"
Inside the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Kui Ruo stared at the porcelain bottle with shining eyes, "Although there isn't much left, it's enough for Mei Chu to study."
Gu Qingyan leaned back on the dragon throne and closed his eyes. "Dealing with those two old guys is really exhausting. And that hidden arrow from the Gong family, my uncle has already taken it back to study it."
"It seems Your Majesty has gained a great deal from this trip."
As Wei Ruo looked at Gu Qingyan, the image that came to mind was that of the Qin family head and the Gong family head in a fit of rage.
“That’s not enough, Kui Ruo, go and spread the word yourself.” Gu Qingyan’s eyes snapped open. “Say that the Qin, Sun, and Gong families intend to disrupt our Great Yu and are trying to release the Qiong Ling.”
The term "Qiong Ling" refers to prisoners locked up in the plum garden.
He was so wicked that the people of Dayu wished they could eat his flesh alive.
"Your Majesty, if this happens, won't these three families get so angry that they directly send troops to Dayu?" Kui Ruo asked cautiously, after all, if that happened, Dayu would be taking everything they wanted.
"There are some people you have to beat up; only then will they realize how strong you are."
Gu Qingyan revealed a mocking smile, "If you don't dare to fight, he will think you are not qualified, that you don't dare to fight."
"I must let them know that my Great Yu is not afraid of the aristocratic families, and that we are capable of waging war against them!"
Gu Qingyan's words lingered in the hall, igniting a spark in Wei Ruo's eyes.
"Even if all the powerful clans unite to attack my Great Yu, I am not afraid!"
"I will take care of it immediately."
As Kui Ru knelt on the ground, he seemed to see the future ruler of the world.
What Kui Ruo didn't know was that the moment he stepped out of the palace, the "ruler of the world" whom he had placed the greatest expectations on immediately changed his clothes and ran off to Zhaoning Palace.
"The Empress Dowager must be in a bad mood after returning from Lingyun Garden. I will go and tell her this good news."
His eyes smugly drifted upwards. Upon arriving at Zhaoning Palace, Gu Lin immediately closed his eyes when he saw Gu Qingyan's expression, preferring to ignore it.
"Mother!"
Gu Qingyan strode towards Jiang Yu, "I have good news to tell you!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yu smiled and asked, "Did you have any success at the plum garden?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyan vividly recounted the events at the plum garden to Jiang Yu, then leaned close to her and asked, "Mother, how did I do?"
"He truly is a good son of mine, Jiang Yu!"
As soon as Jiang Yu said this, Gu Qingyan immediately smiled and his eyes narrowed.
He knew that his mother would definitely like him to do this!
"Well done!" Jiang Yu quickly instructed the kitchen to prepare extra food for Gu Qingyan. "You were fearless in the face of danger and had the courage to challenge the powerful families. Ayan, your mother is proud of you."
"Father, you heard it too—didn't you—"
Gu Qingyan deliberately raised his voice, and Gu Lin couldn't help but roll his eyes, "Where's that hidden blade? Let me see it."
"I gave it to my uncle."
After saying that, Gu Lin's face immediately darkened. This traitorous brat!
"The show is about to begin."
Jiang Yu took a sip of tea. They were destined to swallow this bitter pill.
Ayan is right. When facing powerful families, one must stand up for oneself, otherwise one will always be manipulated by these self-righteous families.
......
The news was spread, and the Qin family patriarch, upon receiving it, fainted from anger.
"Brother Qin!"
The heads of the Sun and Yun families arrived in a hurry, both looking extremely disheveled. The shouts of the people of Dayu outside reached their ears; they had become rats in the street, hated by everyone!
They even dare to throw rotten eggs and rotten vegetable leaves at them!
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