Chapter 72 The Zhou Family Can't Sit Still
When the emperor heard this request, he immediately understood what Gu Ruanci wanted to do.
"Soft words, if you put yourself at risk for some things, it's really not worth it..."
He still gave some advice. After all, he was the emperor, and the Ye and Zhou families were his subjects.
"Your Majesty has misunderstood. This is just an assumption. After all, the Little Medical Immortal's identity will be revealed one day. I'm worried that they will use the word 'filial piety' to pressure me into treating them. At that time, I might not be able to resist poisoning them, which would be a real sacrifice. To prevent this from happening, please promise me in advance that whether they live or die has nothing to do with me."
The emperor knew that Gu Ruanci was clever, and in fact, both of them understood what the other meant.
This time Gu Ruanci came back with such a dazzling identity. No one would believe that she had no hostility towards the Zhou family and the Ye family.
He also knew that once they found that Gu Ruanci was impossible to control, the other two families would also take action against Gu Ruanci, and naturally they would deal with the Gu family.
Being in a power center like the Imperial State, the grievances between these families will become increasingly irreconcilable as time goes by.
"You are the daughter of the Gu family. They have no right to use filial piety to pressure you. If someone dares to shamelessly deny your recognition one day, I will naturally stand up for you."
"Your Majesty's words are already the best reward..."
Gu Ruanci has got what she wanted.
After much deliberation, the emperor officially awarded her a fiefdom.
Now Gu Ruanci has become a county lord in name and in reality. Even Lu Wenxue only has a title but no fiefdom.
The Gu family was naturally happy. This honor was enough to make Gu Ruanci continue to stand out among the noble ladies of Dizhou.
"I heard that you and Wen Xue had some minor conflicts a while ago. I'm not in a position to ask about this matter, lest Prince Duan think you're the one complaining to me. However, I will still make this promise to you: if you and Wen Xue really do get into a fight in the future, I will definitely side with the one who's right. It's absolutely fair."
The emperor spoke for a while longer, and then the attendants reminded them that the time was up and they could not stay outside any longer.
"Being the emperor doesn't mean I'm too free. Since it's getting late, I'll go back first."
The Gu family respectfully saw the emperor off before opening the door.
"The Emperor didn't even ask about the Little Medical Immortal wanting to take in a disciple."
Gu Yuxuan felt strange and asked.
It is impossible for the emperor not to know what is happening in Dizhou City, especially when the news is being widely spread.
Considering Gu Ruanci's identity, the emperor is also aware of it.
"The Emperor probably knew what we were going to do, but he turned a blind eye. He probably didn't use drastic measures to deal with the Zhou family back then, because he was probably helpless. After all, the law can restrain those who break the law, but it can't restrain a person's morality... The law is the bottom line of morality."
Gu Congyun said that he knew the emperor very well.
"Since the Emperor has no objection, then we will carry on as usual."
Gu Ruanci took Gu Congyun's words to heart.
"Okay, continue reading the letter. Your eldest brother expressed his concern for your sister in the letter and told us to take good care of the soft words."
When Zhuang Hefeng saw the familiar handwriting on the letter paper, he couldn't stop crying.
I haven't seen this eldest son for more than a year.
The letter finally reached Gu Runci's hands. The bold and unrestrained handwriting made Gu Runci see Gu Yutang's heroism.
Just like what Zhuang Hefeng said, Gu Yutang missed his sister Gu Ruanci very much. He was afraid that she would not be able to adapt after arriving at the Gu family. He also specifically instructed Gu Yuting and Gu Yulou to help their father and mother take care of Gu Ruanci.
"Why didn't you let me help take care of my sister? What was going on in your mind, big brother?"
Gu Yuxuan asked unconvincedly, with a very complicated mood.
"Here, didn't Big Brother write it? When you get into trouble, don't use soft words."
After Gu Yuting pointed it out to him, everyone laughed happily.
The news that the emperor had visited the Gu family and granted Gu Ruanci a fiefdom soon spread throughout the imperial state.
This time, the Zhou family and the Ye family can no longer sit still. The more glory Gu Ruanci gains, the more he will be valued by the emperor, and the greater the threat he will pose to them in the future.
"Father, what luck did this Gu Ruanci have that the emperor values him so much?"
Zhou Yuqi asked unhappily, looking unwilling.
"She's the daughter of the Duke of Shou, and the Emperor said she caught the spy and indirectly saved the Second Prince. It would be unjustifiable not to reward her for such a feat. Also, don't forget, your eldest brother was at the scene and was nearly deceived by the female spy. Now that the dust has settled, the Emperor hasn't punished our Zhou family. We should be thankful. Don't focus on Gu Ruanci."
Although Zhou Yuqi understood this truth, he felt even more uncomfortable when he thought about why Gu Ruanci was getting better and better after leaving the Zhou family.
"Right now, the most important thing for our Zhou family is that your second brother becomes a disciple of the Little Medical Immortal. Not only can he cure your grandmother, but in the future, our Zhou family can also use the Little Medical Immortal's reputation to become the object of everyone in Dizhou City's eagerness to curry favor with him."
Zhou Zhili has already taken a long-term view. Until now, he still doesn't know what happened in the palace that caused the third prince to not appear for so many days.
Last time, he specially sent Ye Lanxin and Zhou Qinzhu into the palace, but Concubine Ning looked embarrassed and didn't reveal anything.
Now all he can count on are these children. Zhou Yuxiu cannot act rashly, otherwise it will be easy for people to dig up what happened before. Zhou Yuqi just lost the duel of music and is emotionally unstable. Zhou Qinzhu has just come of age, and the best way to maximize her value is through marriage. However, ever since Gu Ruanci came back, the incident and Zhou Qinzhu's life experience have been brought up again. It will be difficult to find a relative that satisfies him in a short period of time.
Therefore, Zhou Yuzhi is the most promising one now.
"My Lord, this is bad..."
The servant's words made Zhou Zhili's heart skip a beat.
"What's wrong again?" He frowned.
"There's a rumor out there that a doctor in the south of the city developed a bone-regenerating ointment that actually healed a sixty-year-old woman's broken leg. Little Medical Immortal is paying special attention to this person..."
Zhou Yuzhi, who had been silent the whole time, became anxious.
But he had no way to ask anything, so he could only sit there, his mind racing, trying to think of a way to deal with it.
Finally, he came up with a dangerous but absolutely effective method.
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