The road of the farmer's fortune and the imperial examination

Chapter 1158
"Father, mother! I have to hurry back to the palace now, the time is coming. Don't panic when mother enters the palace tomorrow, your son will be with me for everything!"

Gu Chengyu smiled at Mrs. Lu and left the room.

He took a deep breath, "Let's go!"

When I just returned to Dali Temple, it was already the three quarters of the day.Gu Chengyu planned to take a short break, but he didn't want to hear the sound of footsteps outside the door as soon as he blew out the candle.

He immediately sat up, put on plain onyx, and held the long sword in his hand.

"Master Gu, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince urgently summons you to the East Palace. We have important matters to discuss!" Wang Zhui knocked on the door and shouted into the room.

Gu Chengyu relaxed, and immediately put the long sword into the space.After putting on his clothes neatly, he opened the door and saw Wang Zhu waiting outside.

"Why didn't you go back?" Gu Chengyu was a little surprised, Wang Zhui was not an official of the court, so he didn't have to stay in the palace so late.

Wang Zhu had a faint smile on his face, "You haven't gone back yet! How can the students go back? They're all gone, and you won't be able to command anyone."

Gu Chengyu was taken aback when he heard the words, and thought to himself: This is someone who knows how to exploit.

"Then it's hard work for you!" After finishing speaking, he turned around and walked towards the dark night.

Gu Chengyu walked quickly, but she was thinking in her heart, what is the reason why the prince is looking for him so late?Did he not believe what he told the queen during the day?

Or is it that the prince is facing the two upcoming feudal lords as if he is facing a formidable enemy, and wants to find himself to discuss countermeasures?

Thinking of this, Gu Chengyu couldn't help recalling the third prince he met during the day.The third prince looked quite different from before, at least his temper was much calmer than before.

In today's chaotic scene, not only was the other party not worried, but he was calm and calm.Even knowing the news of the emperor's death, the other party's face did not see the slightest abnormality.

After more than two years, the other party seemed to have really gotten used to such a peaceful life.Could it be that the third prince really devotes himself to the Buddha and is no longer polluted by the world?
Not long after walking, Gu Chengyu saw bright lights everywhere in the palace.Looking at the East Palace in front of him, Gu Chengyu made up his mind. Now that he has made a decision, there is no room for regret.

"I will meet His Highness the Crown Prince!" As soon as he was ushered into the study, Gu Chengyu saw His Highness the Crown Prince in filial attire, sitting on a chair with his eyes closed.

That tired and mournful expression made Gu Chengyu feel that this man still had some sincerity towards the emperor.After all, they are father and son, even if the emperor's affection for the prince is far less than that for Prince Gong, even Prince Jing.

But the prince doesn't know!He is also grateful to the emperor for making him a prince!

I just don't know if the crown prince will be as calm as he is now after knowing the will?

The prince opened his reddish eyes, seeing that it was Gu Chengyu, he immediately slowed down his expression.

"You don't need to be too polite! I am too impatient to call you into the palace late at night to discuss matters." After all, all the officials will go to offer their condolences tomorrow, and such a long kneeling is too much for any individual.

"Your Highness is serious!" Gu Chengyu took a look at the prince, at this time the prince should be guarding the mourning hall.Calling him now, I don't know what the big deal is.

"I was a little surprised to hear that the Queen Mother summoned you. Although the Queen Mother is the head of the harem, she cannot summon the ministers for no reason. But today, the Emperor Father passed away, and before he died, he gave you his last words. It is normal for the Queen Mother to take care of you."

After all, the prince took a deep look at Gu Chengyu.

In fact, he was very curious about what his father had explained to Gu Chengyu, especially since his father had kicked them all out.He is the crown prince, who is about to ascend the throne as the emperor, what else can the emperor not say to him, why should he avoid him?

Or is it that the matter that the father confessed has something to do with him?So what is it?
He got up and touched the tiger charm in his cuff.It was touched by the queen mother on the dragon couch of the father today, the queen mother knew the habits of the father, even if the father was seriously ill, the tiger charm would not be too far away from him.

If it wasn't for the sudden illness of the father today, the queen mother would not have gotten the tiger talisman so easily.

It was also thanks to this tiger talisman, otherwise he would not have the right to mobilize the army at all.It's really hard to tell what the end of today's chaos will be.

If there is no Tiger Talisman, let alone enthroned as emperor, he might even be crowned prince. Are there still few aristocratic families in Beijing expecting him to abdicate?
Before the father died, he didn't even intend to pass the tiger talisman to him. Could it be that the father didn't want him to be the next king?
The prince thought about it carefully now, and the more he thought about it, the more frightened he became.Before he died, he only confessed his last words to Gu Chengyu alone, but he didn't explain anything to him. Doesn't this attitude explain everything?
The prince only felt that his chest was very heavy, the death knell that rang through the capital today was like knocking on his heart, making him breathless.

Gu Chengyu knew that the one who should come would still come, but he still used this rhetoric.Even though he chose the crown prince for the time being, he still would not hand over these two wills, which are the foundation of his life.

If the prince is unkind to him in the future, then he can use this to turn himself around.Anyone can take the position of master of the world, it just depends on your ability.

It is not advisable to act rashly at this time, and it is a good strategy to wait and see what happens.

"Your Highness! Your Majesty has told the Empress the truth about the last words of the Emperor today."

The prince turned around suddenly, he was trembling all over, his eyes were full of haze.

"Tell me the truth? I think you haven't revealed a word."

The prince's tone and demeanor were completely different from before, becoming cold and angry.There seemed to be endless anger and sorrow mixed in that low voice.

Gu Chengyu was dumbfounded, why did the prince suddenly change his attitude, did the prince already know the content of the will?
Or is it that he is not the only one who knows the emperor's edict, and the emperor has passed it on to other people?

Thinking of this, Gu Chengyu felt that it was very possible.With such a suspicious temperament, it is not unusual for the emperor to make two-handed preparations.

Although Gu Chengyu's heart was overwhelmed, she still didn't show anything on her face.

I saw him frowning tightly, and there was a hint of anger in his tone.

"Your Highness! The emperor's last words to this official should not have been revealed right now. It's just that the empress pressed on every step of the way and threatened the official with her humble official career. The official had no choice but to obey, so she told all the things. This lower official has also violated the emperor's will, which is disloyal."

What Gu Chengyu said was aggrieved and helpless, but the prince now has a judgment in his heart, and he is not willing to believe Gu Chengyu's words.

He stared at Gu Chengyu for a long while, and Gu Chengyu looked back without showing any weakness, and there was no trace of guilt on his face.

"Gu Chengyu, this palace treats you well. The emperor has passed away, don't you plan for your future? As long as I ascend the throne as emperor in the future, I will still reuse you. You don't have to worry about your official career."

The prince suddenly softened his tone, and he was willing to respect such a capable minister as a corporal.

(End of this chapter)