Li Rong knew very well that Duke Gu would not lie to him. Since he spoke to Gu Sang in this way, it proved that Duke Gu was telling the truth.
“Of course it’s true, Uncle. You said that since we have such a good relationship, I have the right to receive your favor and recognition.” Duke Gu looked at Gu Sang and said with a smile.
"Uncle, thank you so much!" Gu Sang said excitedly as she looked at Duke Gu.
"Alright, don't get agitated. I told you, there's no need for so many polite words between us. Our relationship has always been like this, hasn't it?" Duke Gu said with a smile, his expression very relaxed. He looked at Gu Sang and Li Rong and spoke with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Gu Sang quickly nodded and said, "Yes, Uncle, you're right. There's no need for us to say so many polite things between us."
Duke Gu smiled and nodded, saying to Gu Sang and Li Rong, "Alright, alright, let's sit down and talk."
"Um."
"Um."
Li Rong and Gu Sang both responded, and neither of them said anything before sitting down in their chairs.
“Uncle, I think His Majesty the Emperor summoned me to the palace today for some important matter. You know, when His Majesty summons me, it's usually for something important,” Gu Sang said slowly to Duke Gu after sitting down.
"Yes, I have something to discuss with you." Duke Gu nodded and said to Gu Sang.
The reason Duke Gu knew that Li Mingxuan had something to discuss with Gu Sang was entirely because Duke Gu's secret guards in the palace had been monitoring Li Mingxuan's every move. Therefore, Duke Gu knew Li Mingxuan quite well. This guy, Li Mingxuan, usually didn't concern himself with anything other than the emperor's affairs. So, the fact that Li Mingxuan had specifically summoned Li Rong to the Prime Minister's residence today to discuss this matter with Gu Sang meant that there was something he needed Gu Sang to do.
"Uncle, what's wrong?" Gu Sang asked, looking at Duke Gu with some concern.
"Don't worry, your uncle knows what you're worried about. But you don't need to worry. His Majesty the Emperor won't mistreat you. After all, you're his only nephew. He's not stupid. How could he mistreat you?" Duke Gu said with a smile as he looked at Gu Sang.
Upon hearing this, Gu Sang nodded and said to Duke Gu, "Uncle, you are right. However, I still feel uneasy. Uncle, in that case, let's go back as soon as possible. I want to see His Majesty the Emperor soon."
“Well, that’s fine. Let’s set off now. It’s good that it’s not time for dinner yet, so let’s hurry up and leave, lest His Majesty the Emperor has to wait too long,” Duke Gu said to Gu Sang.
“Okay.” Gu Sang nodded and said.
The two then left the Prime Minister's residence.
Just after the two left the Prime Minister's residence, a man in black who had been hiding in the shadows watched as Duke Gu and Gu Sang left. The man in black took out a gold token from his pocket, then turned and left.
Li Mingxuan returned to the palace, and as soon as he entered, he sat on the dragon throne.
Li Mingxuan sat on the dragon throne, a sinister and vicious smile appearing on his lips.
"Li Rong, Gu Sang, how dare you two bully my sister! I will never let you get away with this! I will not only make you the crown prince, but I will also depose you! I will make you both lonely and alone!" Li Mingxuan said through gritted teeth as he looked at the memorials on the table.
Li Mingxuan stayed in the imperial study for a long time, thinking about many things. The more he thought, the uglier his face became. He wished he could kill Duke Gu and Gu Sang right now.
However, recalling his actions yesterday, Li Rong crying in front of him, and the words she said, he still couldn't bring himself to do it.
He is the Crown Prince, the heir to the throne, and the Emperor's biological son. Li Rong is the nephew of the Duke of Gu. If Li Rong is deposed, the Duke of Gu will surely lose his beloved son. At that time, Li Mingxuan will be able to become the Crown Prince by default. Even if the Duke of Gu wants to resist him, there will be no way to do so.
"Your Majesty, our men report that the two of them have already left the city." Li Mingxuan thought for a while in the palace, and then he heard a guard outside the door respectfully report.
"Yes, I understand. You may leave." Li Mingxuan said after hearing the guard's words. He waved his hand, signaling the guard to leave, and the guard withdrew.
"Your Majesty, should we take action now and capture Duke Gu and Gu Sang?" After the secret guard left, a guard appeared in front of Li Mingxuan and asked him in a low voice.
After hearing the guard's words, Li Mingxuan thought of what Li Rong and Gu Sang had told him yesterday. He also remembered that yesterday's events were a scheme orchestrated by Duke Gu and Gu Sang to frame him. He felt that he would be unwilling to let Duke Gu and Gu Sang off so easily.
"Good, act immediately." Li Mingxuan said coldly to the guards.
"Yes, I will take the men there immediately." The guard accepted the order and quickly left.
"Heh heh, Li Rong, Duke Gu, just you wait and see. I will make sure you know what happens when you offend me!" Li Mingxuan looked at the empty hall, snorted coldly, and muttered to himself.
After Li Mingxuan finished speaking, he stood up and walked towards the door.
When Li Mingxuan reached the door, he looked at the guards standing there and ordered, "Keep a close eye on things for me. Report to me immediately if there is any movement."
"Yes, Your Majesty, this servant obeys the decree." Upon hearing this, several guards bowed to Li Mingxuan in unison and replied.
"Okay, you may leave." Upon hearing this, Li Mingxuan waved his hand, signaling them to step back.
After hearing Li Mingxuan's order, the guards respectfully withdrew. After they left, Li Mingxuan glanced at them, then turned and walked out of the main hall.
Li Mingxuan encountered no obstacles along the way and arrived at the inner courtyard of the palace without any hindrance. He walked into the imperial garden and stopped among the pavilions and towers.
Li Mingxuan looked around and found that the place was very remote and there weren't many people. He narrowed his eyes slightly and then stepped inside.
As Li Mingxuan walked into a pavilion in the Imperial Garden, he saw Duke Gu and Gu Sang drinking tea there.
Gu Sang was drinking tea when he saw Li Mingxuan arrive. A smile appeared on his face, and then he put down his teacup and walked towards Li Mingxuan.
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