Chapter 230: Granting of Title
The emperor looked at the group of people opposite him with interest.
Yuchi Shuo originally planned to push Gu Lang's family out, but the situation is now precarious. Secondly, they have no evidence to prove their innocence, and if they come forward rashly, they may end up playing with fire.
Therefore, he could only introduce them one by one.
"This is Gu Xiaochuan."
Gu Tingchuan stood up and saluted the emperor. He also hated the emperor, but seeing the emperor's elegant and refined attitude towards A Mogong, the anger in his heart gradually extinguished.
"I heard you were nearly killed, but it was Duke Zheng who spared your life. Good, very good." The Emperor looked at him. "You are a man of great talent and bearing. You must have made a great contribution to the rescue of the people and the deployment of troops this time. In fact, this old man Zheng Yannian doesn't value anyone easily."
This is indeed true.
"Gu Xiaochuan, I grant you the position of General of Chariots and Cavalry to protect the people of the Imperial Capital. If there is a war outside, you must mobilize your entire army to attack. What do you think?"
The emperor was in a pleasant mood.
He did not arbitrarily assign positions to people, but asked carefully.
He doesn't look like a dictator at all, but rather like a gentle elder.
Gu Tingchuan wasn't very good at speaking, and Zheng Yannian was worried that if he said something wrong, he would offend the emperor. After all, they still needed to slowly plan for the future, so Zheng Yannian hurriedly reminded him, "General Gu, why don't you thank the emperor for his grace?"
"I bow to the Emperor and thank you. From now on, I will sacrifice my life for my country and will not turn back."
Hearing this, the emperor nodded.
He waved his hand, and the old eunuch Lin Quan brought over the Dahongpao.
The Dahongpao was embroidered with many lively patterns, which made it look lively and energetic.
This Dahongpao is the most solemn blessing from the emperor. Gu Tingchuan was able to obtain it because he was successful at a young age.
The emperor personally placed the red robe on him and said, "General, I am deeply grateful!"
Immediately afterwards, Yuchi Shuo introduced Yang Dinggan to the emperor.
Yang Dinggan was originally a bandit and a ruthless gangster. He never dreamed that he would be in this situation today. Now that he has been allowed into someone's house, he is extremely terrified.
"I have investigated you. You are a robber and a bandit. To be honest, I am reluctant to have you serve in the imperial court. I am glad I don't peel off your skin and use it to make drums for the people. But I trust the prince's judgment, so I want you to be a General of Chariots and Cavalry, which is the third rank. I won't humiliate you. From now on, you must follow the Duke of Zhenguo and do something. Otherwise, not only will I dismiss you, I will also hold him accountable."
Hearing this, Yang Dinggan kowtowed hurriedly.
"Your Majesty, Your Highness, I will never let you down for your recognition and cultivation."
The emperor nodded graciously.
Immediately afterwards, the emperor saw the thin Gu Feixue.
The emperor looked at her and said, "You are the Snow Prince."
"Yes," Gu Feixue stared at the emperor with a neither humble nor arrogant look. The emperor frowned, "You plotted against the person I sent out."
"yes!"
Hearing this, Yuchi Shuo became nervous, Zheng Yannian became anxious, and Yang Dinggan was ready to join in.
Yuchi Shuo fully expected that Gu Feixue would quibble or make excuses, but he had no idea that Gu Feixue was extremely calm and even took responsibility for everything.
Everyone looked at her and then at the emperor.
I thought the emperor would be furious. In fact, Gu Feixue had prepared a lot of arguments, but the emperor smiled with satisfaction. "I am old. There have been no troubles in the capital for many years. The people around me have retired. They sell official positions and titles, hide the truth from their superiors but not from their subordinates, and oppress the people. Everyone dares to be angry but dares not speak out."
"I have never investigated them. I thought they were diligent and capable. Now I understand completely that they have always been pretending to obey but secretly disobeying. I am here to tell you their fate and end. I have dealt with them. Those who deserve it will be beheaded and their property confiscated. I will not tolerate any traitors."
Hearing this, Gu Feixue nodded.
"You appear quite young to me, perhaps fifteen years old?"
"Your Majesty, I'm fourteen." Gu Feixue reported her age, and the emperor nodded. "A newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger. I want you to stay by the Crown Prince's side. What do you think?"
“I couldn’t ask for more!”
Gu Feixue nodded.
The emperor asked Gu Feixue to be the spearman, on the one hand to let her protect the prince, on the other hand to let him participate in certain things within his ability. Everyone was ready to retreat.
But at this moment Wei Zhongxian came in.
It's true that when enemies meet, they become jealous of each other.
Seeing that her brother was about to get up, Gu Feixue hurriedly approached and grabbed Gu Tingchuan.
The emperor saw Wei Zhongxian coming in and waved his hand. "You may leave now. From today on, just do your job. I hope to see you do something that will benefit the past and future generations and broaden my horizons. Please leave now."
Everyone knelt and left.
But just as they reached the gate of Qiankun Palace, the emperor said, "Prince, please stay for a moment."
Yuchi Shuo, who had already reached the door, could only turn back.
He looked up at the emperor who was high above him, "Father? Is there anything else?"
"Your life event, come in."
Hearing this, Gu Feixue's heart began to beat wildly. A personal matter?
What is the most important thing in a single man’s life? Getting married?
But I've never heard him say that before, could it be...
Seeing that she was still unwilling to leave, Gu Tingchuan beside her pulled her, and Gu Feixue reluctantly walked out of the Qiankun Hall. Before she went down the stairs, she saw a gorgeous girl. The girl had a charming face and walked like a butterfly.
Gu Feixue's heart sank and she asked Zheng Yannian beside her.
"Master, who is this?"
"She," Zheng Yannian obviously didn't think much of this girl, "She's the daughter of the traitor Wei Zhongxian. Judging from the emperor's intentions, dark clouds are gathering over the city, ready to crumble. He's going to make them a perfect match."
"A perfect match?"
"The friendship between Qin and Jin." Zheng Yannian frowned. Gu Feixue inexplicably felt that she was out of place here. The good atmosphere just now had disappeared completely. Although she felt uncomfortable, she could only grit her teeth and swallow her blood.
She felt very lost and went far away alone.
A maid saw Gu Feixue wandering around and hurriedly reminded her not to do so. Gu Feixue could only wait in the square at the entrance of Qiankun Palace.
In the inner hall, Wei Zhongxian was already laughing heartily. "Your Highness, the Crown Prince's triumphant return is truly a joy to all. I heard that the flood in Jiangzhou was very serious and the people had fled completely. But Your Highness, not only was you not afraid at all, but you actually faced the challenge head-on. You are truly incredible."
"No, no," Yuchi Shuo sighed. "I'm so ashamed to accept this. It was just a grand event for everyone, but in the end, all this has become my reputation alone."
Wei Zhongxian was a smooth talker, and he praised a lot in one breath, wishing he could find all the compliments in the world. Seeing that Wei Zhongxian was getting more and more off topic, the emperor pointed to the girl standing next to him.
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