"Is your body really capable?"
In Lingzhou, Gu Qingyan spoke with a worried expression, "Anyway, I don't have anything else to do right now, so I can stay in Lingzhou for a while longer and let your wounds heal completely."
"It's not safe for Your Highness to stay in Lingzhou. It would be best to return to the capital as soon as possible."
Seeing Qin Wei's insistence, Gu Qingyan had no doubts. "Since you feel fine, then go back to the Marquis of Yongyi's residence tomorrow."
I should go back and ask that old fox Zhuo Yi how he handled this situation.
Qin Wei breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. Pei Lan had already begun preparing to take action, and the prince absolutely could not be in Lingzhou at this time.
Qin Wei's heart finally settled down only after Gu Qingyan stepped out of the Lingzhou city gate.
Looking back in the direction of Lingzhou, a smile appeared in Qin Wei's eyes. Soon... the entire landscape of Daqing would be changed because of this.
In mid-January, the scandal of the Mihe River abuse of power, which shocked the entire Daqing, was unveiled.
The Hall of Supreme Harmony.
"What did you say?"
A surge of heat rose in his throat, and Gu Heng gripped the quilt tightly with both hands. "Gu Qingling has rebelled?"
Gu Qingfeng stared at Gu Heng for a few moments, then nodded. "Not only Gu Qingling, but all nine cities south of the Mi River have chosen Gu Qingling."
"You bastard!"
Gu Heng was so angry he felt dizzy. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, his Daqing had never been divided up like this.
These officials, and Gu Qingling, how dare they!
"Father, you must take care of your health. If something happens to you at this time, the cities north of the Mi River will probably all turn against you."
Gu Qingfeng's tone was extremely calm, but if you listened carefully, you could hear a hint of sarcasm.
"I'm not dead yet, and they dare to rebel and honor Gu Qingling as the new emperor." Gu Heng's tongue was trembling. "I...I will send troops to beat these people until they kneel and beg for mercy!"
"General Changqing has already led his army back to the capital. At this time, the safety of the capital is the top priority."
Gu Qingfeng sighed, "Gu Qingling is publicizing the fact that your days are numbered, so naturally a large number of officials will choose to support him."
Gu Heng closed his eyes, his nostrils flaring with anger.
"Prince Yu has arrived—"
Just then, Prince Yu arrived.
"Royal Uncle, I...I have raised an unfilial son for the royal family." Gu Heng looked at Prince Yu as if he had seen a savior. "I will remove Gu Qingling from the Gu family genealogy!"
"Your Highness..."
“He is no longer the eldest prince!” Prince Yu was interrupted by Gu Heng as soon as he opened his mouth.
“Gu Qingling’s rebellion can naturally be removed from the Gu family genealogy.” Prince Yu glanced at Gu Heng. “Has Your Majesty considered how to resolve this thorny issue?”
"Uncle...do you have a brilliant plan?"
Gu Heng never expected to hear what Prince Yu said next.
“My grandson, Gu Fanbing, is also of the Gu family bloodline… If the Second Prince is unwilling to inherit the throne, Your Majesty can adopt Fanbing, and then Daqing will have a legitimate heir.”
After Prince Yu finished speaking, the Hall of Supreme Harmony fell silent.
After a long silence from Gu Heng, Prince Yu felt uneasy. "Your Majesty, I am only thinking of Your Majesty's best interests. I have no selfish motives whatsoever."
"No selfish motives?"
A rare smile appeared on Gu Heng's lips. "If I were to appoint Gu Fanbing as emperor, what difference would it make from appointing Gu Qingyan?"
"This... Gu Qingyan is indeed the son of the Prince of Xiang..."
Prince Yu was starting to stutter a little. The old ministers all knew that the Emperor and Prince Xiang were mortal enemies.
How could the Emperor willingly appoint Prince Yan as Crown Prince?
"roll!"
Gu Heng roared with all his might, pointing a trembling finger at Prince Yu, "Get out! Don't ever appear in my sight again!"
Prince Yu scrambled out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, his face instantly darkening. He told him to get out?
......
Just then, news spread that Jiang He's poison had been neutralized.
The people of the capital even began to pray to the heavens, hoping that Jiang He could recover quickly and then go to reclaim the area south of the Mi River.
Dali Temple.
"Sir, what should we do in this situation?"
He Yu leisurely sipped his tea. "It's best to do nothing."
He was waiting, waiting for the right opportunity.
"But..." The subordinate wanted to say something more, but was stopped by a look from He Yu. At this moment, He Yu was no longer the righteous man he was in the court.
"I just don't know when that opportunity will come."
He Yu glanced in the direction south of the Mi River, wondering what was happening there.
The Hall of Supreme Harmony.
"Has the poison in Marquis Dingyuan been cured?"
A strong sense of vitality shone in Gu Heng's eyes. "Summon...summon Marquis Dingyuan to the palace. I have important matters to discuss with him."
Heaven spared Daqing's life, allowing Marquis Dingyuan to be cured of the poison at this crucial moment.
Gu Heng even wanted to laugh out loud, but his physical condition wouldn't allow it.
Gu Qingfeng didn't say anything, but pushed his wheelchair out to deliver the message.
An hour later, at the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence.
"Gu Heng has invited you into the palace. This time, he will likely hand over all military power in Daqing to you." Gu Lin's expression was far from good. Gu Qingling alone could not possibly control the area south of the Mi River in such a short time.
Who is behind this? And what are their intentions?
Jiang He smiled. What use was this military power to him now?
"My lord, this is a letter from the Empress Dowager sent from the palace."
Jiang Yu's letter ignited a series of events that followed.
"Your Majesty means... to take this opportunity to expose the long-standing feud between the Gu and Jiang families." Jiang He's hand holding the letter trembled slightly. "What do you think?"
“Even if Ayu hadn’t told you, I would have told you the same thing.”
Gu Lin patted Jiang He on the shoulder, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
That night, Jiang He sat in his study all night without moving.
Taking this step will completely sever the ties between the Marquis of Dingyuan and Daqing, and the Marquis of Dingyuan will no longer be Daqing's most loyal protector.
Jiang Yu and Gu Lin also stayed up all night.
Everyone knew that this was an extremely important turning point for the Marquis of Dingyuan's mansion.
The next morning.
The gates of the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence were slowly opened.
Jiang He was dressed in plain clothes and his face was deathly pale, but what instantly attracted the attention of the surrounding people was the white cloth tied around his sleeve and the spirit tablet he was holding.
Jiang He walked all the way to the palace gate, carrying the memorial tablet.
Gazing at the majestic palace gates, Jiang He took a deep breath and knelt down:
"Your Majesty, I, Jiang He, request that Your Majesty reinvestigate the Battle of Lingzhou and reveal the truth about my father and mother. They did not die on the battlefield, but were framed!"
"The one who plotted against them was none other than the late Emperor!"
Upon hearing this, even the air seemed to freeze.
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