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Chapter 204 Prelude
Capital, Gu Mansion.

Gu Jixiu lay on the rocking chair in the courtyard, closed his eyes and meditated.

He didn't play chess with himself as usual, or study piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, he just lay here and seemed to be enjoying himself.

Until Gu Chengye came to the door.

"uncle…"

Gu Chengye saluted first, and Gu Jixiu waved his hands without raising his head, signaling that he didn't need to be too polite, and then asked:

"Your Highness still has no news?"

"Yes, even though it's spring now, Bianzhou is still snowing non-stop. Although I sent someone there, I still can't contact His Highness. Uncle, this..."

"... Trouble."

Gu Jixiu sighed, opened his eyes to look at the sky, and said: "Everything is ready, the only thing is to wait for His Highness to raise troops, but...but now..."

"Uncle, shall we continue?"

Gu Chengye hesitated to ask.

Winter is the time to recuperate, and spring is the time when everything recovers, and it is also the most suitable time to start action.

Originally, the plan of the Gu family and King Bian was to take advantage of this time to incite refugees from all over the world, and let these refugees use the uprising as an excuse to contain the imperial power.

Then the king activated those families and generals who were connected with him, and took away most of Daqi in an instant.

Afterwards, headed by Tianjiange, suppress or appease the forces in the Jianghu, headed by Director Bai Yebai of Pinghu Division, let Pinghu Division continue to remain neutral, and not suppress the rebellion with exotic treasures and magical soldiers.

As a result, there are not many available people left in Emperor Qi'an's hands, and the only thing that needs to be dealt with is the tens of thousands of forbidden troops in Emperor Qi'an's hands.

Everything has been planned, and it seems that this is just a step away, but something happened to King Bian.

And this was definitely done by Emperor Qi'an, the disaster in the four states was caused by Emperor Qi'an, and it must have been Emperor Qi'an's idea to trap Bian Wang in Bianzhou.

But what Gu Jixiu couldn't understand was.

Since Emperor Qi'an had already guessed and even knew that King Bian was going to rebel against him, why did he choose to trap King Bian instead of killing him?
As for the family that came into contact with Bian Wang, Emperor Qi'an never took action to suppress it, as if he didn't care about it at all.

Gu Jixiu couldn't figure out what Emperor Qi'an was thinking, and at the moment King Bian couldn't be contacted, and besides King Bian and his son, only Gu Jixiu had the greatest power.

If you want to do something, only Gu Jixiu can give the order.

That's why Gu Chengye asked Gu Jixiu's opinion at this moment.

It's just that Wang Bian couldn't be contacted, and Gu Jixiu didn't dare to act on his own initiative. After thinking about it, Gu Jixiu said:
"First use chess pieces from all over the place to see the reaction of the Holy Majesty. You continue to send people to search for the border king. If it doesn't work... If it doesn't work, please ask Director Bai to go to Bianzhou."

"This... is this okay?"

Gu Chengye asked: "Pinghu Division must always remain neutral. This is the agreement between Director Bai and His Royal Highness. If Director Bai is allowed to destroy this agreement, when His Highness fights with the Holy One in the future..."

"Just looking for someone does not destroy Pinghu Division's neutral attitude, and now the battle between His Highness and His Majesty has not been brought to the fore, His Highness is still Daqi's border king, the prince is missing, and Director Bai is looking for him as a subject. It's normal, no problem."

Gu Jixiu said slowly.

Gu Chengye thought for a while, and said without further rebuttal:
"Okay, Ji Sheng understands."

Gu Chengye led the order, but Gu Jixiu was still lying on the rocking chair without moving.

After a while, Gu Jixiu got up and walked to the study.

King Bian couldn't be contacted, but everything was on the line and had to be done. In case something happened to King Bian, the Gu family had to be prepared in advance.

He is going to prepare himself for the way out.

.........

After returning from Tianjiange, Gu Chen's life didn't seem to have any special changes.

Every day is still between the Gu family and the palace at two o'clock and one line, and often visits and chats with Emperor Qi'an.

And the more he got in touch with Emperor Qi'an, the more Gu Chen couldn't figure out what kind of person he was.

Judging from his words and conversations, his control over the court, and his political skills, Emperor Qi'an is not like a faint or tyrant.

But if you look at Emperor Qi'an's arrangement in the four states, Emperor Qi'an is an out-and-out fool.

But as the ancestor worship ceremony approached, Gu Chen didn't think about it anymore.

Whether it is a faint king or a wise king, since the two of them have reached such a stage in their secret struggle, there is no room for reconciliation.

Gu Chen didn't need to think so much, he just waited to figure out the power arrangement inside the palace, and then he could attack Emperor Qi'an.

However, what Gu Chen didn't expect was that before Gu Chen could make a move, a new change occurred in Da Qi Dynasty.

The states revolted.

"uprising?"

Gu Chen was very surprised when he received the information that the witch taught him.

Danzo said:

"It seems that Bian Wang's people have made a move. They seem to want to stop the ancestor worship ceremony."

Through the secrets hidden under the forces of all parties, the intelligence network of the Myriad Worlds Association easily understood the reason for the uprising.

Even among the uprising forces of all parties, there are people from the Myriad Worlds Association.

Although Gu Chen's intelligence network has only been established not long ago, it has gradually taken shape, and the world's major events and small sentiments are basically hidden from Gu Chen.

"Obviously King Bian has not been contacted yet, but he has already started to do it? It seems that the other side has been cornered."

Gu Chen said with a light smile.

"That's not true. The uprising seems to be a method they have prepared long ago, but even so, this uprising is too hasty. With Emperor Qi'an's method, it should not be long before it will be suppressed."

"Will the ancestor worship ceremony be postponed?"

"I don't know, it still depends on Emperor Qi'an's thoughts, and the person who is closest to Emperor Qi'an now is you, my lord."

Gu Chen and Danzang asked and answered.

It doesn't really matter whether there are uprisings or not, what matters is whether the ancestor worship ceremony will be postponed by Emperor Qi'an.

But to confirm Emperor Qi'an's thoughts, Gu Chen had to ask himself.

Or... wait a few days for the morning court and let others ask.

After all, the ancestor worship ceremony is not a small matter, and the Ministry of Rites has already prepared the relevant matters. If it is stopped at this moment, let alone whether it will damage the royal dignity, at least half of the prepared things must be thrown away.

And this will involve the Ministry of Households, and the ancestor worship ceremony will be held again at that time, and the Ministry of Households will be required to pay for it.

The Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Household probably do not want to see the postponement of the ancestor worship ceremony, and will definitely consult Emperor Qi'an for his opinion at that time.

So Gu Chen only needs to wait to know what Emperor Qi'an thinks.

But Emperor Qi'an would not give Gu Chen this chance.

"My lord, if you want to confirm this matter, you'd better ask Emperor Qi'an, because... I feel that Emperor Qi'an is going to do something to those aristocratic families."

Danzo analyzed through intelligence and came to such a conclusion.

Gu Chen frowned slightly, he knew that when Danzang said that Emperor Qi'an wanted to do something to the family, he meant to do something to those families who were in contact with King Bian.

Uprisings in various places, if the court cannot suppress them, these aristocratic families will probably look for opportunities to support border kings in the next step, so these aristocratic families are variables.

If Emperor Qi'an didn't want to change things, and didn't want to postpone the ancestor worship ceremony, he had to do something to the family before then.

After understanding this, Gu Chen stopped hesitating and said to Danzo:
"Let everyone get ready. I enter the palace today. Once Emperor Qi'an takes action against the Gu family, you should know what to do."

What Gu Chen was talking about was the Gu family, not the aristocratic family.

How other aristocratic families have nothing to do with Gu Chen, the only thing Gu Chen cares about is himself, and the Gu family is the force that Gu Chen himself seeks refuge in the open.

Once the Gu family loses power and their lips are dead and their teeth are cold, there is absolutely no reason for Gu Chen to survive the disaster. At that time, Gu Chen will fall into a passive position.

So if Emperor Qi'an really wanted to attack Gu Chen, then Gu Chen had to fight back in advance.

"Yes."

Hearing what Gu Chen said, Danzo knew that his days of leisure were numbered, so he immediately took the order, and left Gu Chen with a teleportation technique.

After Danzo left, Gu Chen glanced at the gauze shawl hanging on the hanger in the room, picked it up with a sigh, and then asked people to prepare carriages and horses to enter the palace.

……

"Ning Shun is here?"

In Shengxian Pavilion, Emperor Qi'an, who was cultivating seriously, suddenly opened his eyes.

Because Emperor Qi'an attached great importance to the road of cultivating immortals, no one dared to disturb Emperor Qi'an when he was practicing, except for the much-loved princess Zhao Muqiu.

But now Zhao Muqiu didn't come to find him, and no one informed him, but Emperor Qi An knew of Gu Chen's arrival the first time he entered the palace.

Knowing that Gu Chen had already entered the palace, Emperor Qi An let out his breath slowly, got up and left Shengxian Pavilion.

In Daqi, there was only Zhao Muqiu who could disturb Emperor Qi'an's cultivation from the beginning to the end.

But now it seems that another Gu Ningshun will be added.

Of course, this may also be the reason why Emperor Qi An felt that the way of immortality had been accomplished. Otherwise, even if Gu Ningshun was somewhat similar to the deceased queen, it would not be worthy of Emperor Qi An's treatment.

Leaving Shengxian Pavilion, Emperor Qi'an came to the small courtyard where Gu Chen often met.

Looking at Gu Ningshun who was standing on the edge of the pond, wearing a light veil like a woman, Emperor Qi Andi was dazed for a moment, then walked over with a smile on his face, and asked:
"I didn't summon you today, why did you come here?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, it was Princess Muqiu who made an appointment with me to come here, but..."

There was some helplessness on Gu Chen's face.

Although it was a temporary excuse, Zhao Muqiu did indeed invite Gu Chen, but who would have thought that Zhao Muqiu would still not come.

But this is exactly what Gu Chen wanted.

"That stinking girl."

Emperor Qi Andi laughed and cursed helplessly.

As soon as he heard what Gu Chen said, Emperor Qi An knew what was going on. It is estimated that Zhao Muqiu's girl hadn't given up her plan to match him with Gu Chen.

But thinking that Zhao Muqiu's closest person is the queen, Qi Andi didn't continue talking, but said to Gu Chen:
"This matter is Mu Qiu's fault. As an apology, I can promise you whatever you want, Ning Shun, as long as it's not too much."

To Gu Chen, Emperor Qi An was extremely lenient.

At the beginning, Emperor Qi An might have been a little restrained, but now, Emperor Qi An seems not to have so many scruples, as long as it is what Gu Chen wants, he can almost agree.

Even if Gu Chen said that he wants a high-ranking official position now, Emperor Qi'an can give it to him.

Although that would consume a lot of his goodwill towards Gu Chen.

But Gu Chen will not ask for an official position, these things are useless to him, he just smiled and said:

"His Royal Highness and Wei Chen are friends, this is just a friend's joke, the Holy Majesty does not need to be like this."

Having said that, Gu Chen immediately changed the topic and said:

"But I do have some things I want to know."

"Oh? What does Ning Shun want to know?"

Emperor Qi'an was rather curious.

During this period of contact with Gu Chen, Emperor Qi'an knew that Gu Chen was a person who did not love fame and wealth on the surface, and he only liked those illusory legends in the world.

Or to put it another way... In fact, like Emperor Qi An, he wanted to know whether the Immortal Court existed.

Emperor Qi'an himself did not prevent other people from cultivating immortals with him, as long as that person has a connection, he is a "dao friend" for Emperor Qi'an.

It's just a pity that there is only one immortal book, and only the immortal book can cultivate immortals and seek the way in this world of unparalleled connections.

But also because of this, as long as Gu Chen wants to ask about the matter of designing the immortal way, he will not hide anything. Anyway, no one but him can cultivate immortality.

Including King Bian.

Otherwise, how could King Bian know so many secrets.

Gu Chen looked at Emperor Qi'an with a kind expression, feeling a little complicated in his heart.

If he hadn't faced off with Emperor Qi'an a long time ago, if Emperor Qi'an hadn't opened the fairy gate, he and the world would have suffered. If the Gu family hadn't participated in the conspiracy, Gu Chen felt that he should have a good relationship with Emperor Qi'an.

At that time, even if Gu Chen didn't have to do anything, he could still live in peace and stability.

But unfortunately there are not so many ifs.

Many thoughts flashed through his mind, Gu Chen smiled and said to Emperor Qi'an:
"My lord, I recently heard that my lord will become an immortal at the ancestor worship ceremony. Is this true?"

"..."

Emperor Qi'an's smile restrained a little, he took a deep look at Gu Chen, and then asked:

"Where did Ning Shun hear this rumor?"

"When the Prime Minister was communicating with my adoptive father, I accidentally heard something..."

"Oh, didn't they ask you to ask?"

Emperor Qi An asked back with a smile.

Gu Chen shook his head and said:
"Your Majesty, you also know that this minister is also very curious about these immortal things. Since I heard about it, I will naturally find an opportunity to come and ask, and I don't need my foster father to ask me to come..."

Gu Chen used Gu Jixiu and Gu Chengye as shields.

Emperor Qi'an didn't seem to have any doubts, he nodded and said to Gu Chen:
"That's true. Since that's the case, I won't hide it from Ning Shun. I will indeed ascend to immortality during the ancestor worship ceremony."

"It's true? Then the humble minister congratulated the Holy One in advance, he has achieved immortality, and his life is as long as the sky!"

Gu Chen was startled, and quickly cupped his hands to congratulate Emperor Qi'an.

Emperor Qi'an had a smile on his face, as if he was very useful.

Seeing this, Gu Chen felt that the time was almost up, so he cupped his hands again and asked:

"It's just... I heard recently that there seems to be turmoil in various places. These things... shouldn't delay your holy majesty's promotion to immortality?"

This is the question Gu Chen wants to ask.

On the surface, they are worried about whether the turmoil in various places will affect Emperor Qi'an's ascension to immortality... No, the ancestor worship ceremony is actually asking whether Emperor Qi'an will postpone or advance the ancestor worship ceremony.

Regardless of whether it is early or late, Gu Chen can make corresponding preparations.

(End of this chapter)