Doting on concubines and destroying wives? I don’t want to be the mistress of the Hou clan anymore.

Chapter 58 Asking for Grace

The emperor's words settled the matter.

Lu Zhen couldn't help but shook her head. All the hard work these days had been in vain.

Gu Xicheng rushed to the palace in a hurry. When he saw the emperor, he knelt down and complained first: "Your Majesty, please save me! That boy Gu Zhao wants to kill me."

Although it rained heavily last night, it could not cover Gu Zhao's actions. Moreover, he also asked the prison boss to send a message that he wanted to see Gu Xicheng.

Fortunately, the person who sent the message was very measured and didn't say anything else.

"Look what you look like now?!"

Gu Xicheng and the emperor grew up together. They studied together in the palace. He was considered the emperor's companion. In addition, the princess was still alive at the time, so the relationship between the two was considered good.

Otherwise, the emperor would not have chosen Gu Xicheng to marry the Jiang family to maintain the relationship between the Jiang family and the court.

It's just that the emperor didn't expect that Gu Xicheng, who always liked him, would do such a thing.

At first, the emperor did not get involved. He just wanted to take the opportunity to test the Jiang family's plans. However, from beginning to end, the Jiang family did not make any oversteps, which gave the emperor a lot of peace of mind.

The Jiang family has Mrs. Mei in charge, so there will be no chaos for a while.

It was Gu Xicheng who was in trouble.

If the emperor does not step in to stop the current situation, he is afraid that he will have to deal with Gu Xicheng later.

But Gu Xicheng was Gu Zhao's father. When Mrs. Mei paid homage to the palace, she was not asking for justice, but for Gu Zhao's safety.

Faced with this request, the emperor and empress had no choice but to agree.

"Your Majesty, it's obviously Gu Zhao's fault, why are you scolding me!"

The emperor was so angry that his brain ached. He drew a pen and threw it at Gu Xicheng, saying: "You know whose fault this is, and I know it too. This matter ends here. If I hear it again, If there are any rumors about the Jiang family, just go to Youzhou to guard the country for me."

In the bitter cold land on the border of Youzhou, if something happens to someone unexpectedly, no one will seek justice even if they die.

Knowing that the emperor was really angry, Gu Xicheng could only say yes.

"I also called Gu Zhao over. You can comfort him and take him back. If you don't want to teach him well, I will teach him myself!"

"Your Majesty, he wants to kill me. How can I get along well with him?"

"He is your son and he wants to kill you? That is patricide."

The emperor looked at Gu Xicheng coldly, thinking that it would be better if he died.

"His position as the crown prince was given to him by me."

Gu Xicheng did not dare to say anything else. The emperor's intention was very clear. Regardless of whether Gu Zhao was his child or not, the title belonged to him.

And he didn't dare to tell the rumors about Jiang's arrangement in front of the emperor.

That was something he wished for, not a fact.

"I know that you have been unhappy in these years. Jiang is the only legitimate daughter of the Jiang family. I know her temperament well."

After saying the harsh words, naturally you have to give him a little sweet taste.

"Now that Mr. Jiang has died suddenly, you are finally free."

According to the laws of the Xia Kingdom, after the death of his wife, the husband must abide by the law, but if the emperor is gracious, he can wear filial piety and serve as an official.

"The commander of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division will take office next year. You will be the deputy commander first."

Gu Xicheng's eyes lit up. This was a real shortcoming. Although his rank had been lowered, if he really became a commander, he would not suffer any loss.

Gu Zhao went to the main hall with injuries all over his body. There was no expression on his face. There was only confusion and confusion in his eyes. His hatred was well hidden.

He bowed to the emperor first, then Gu Xicheng. Gu Xicheng snorted coldly. He originally wanted to teach him a lesson, but with the emperor present, he remained silent.

"You went into the city yesterday and looked for your father. He is still suspected and cannot be released. You can ask him here."

Gu Zhao lowered his eyelids, already understanding what the emperor meant.

The matter of father and son killing each other can only happen in the Gu family's own home and should not be brought out.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Yesterday I was so excited that I didn't forget the rules."

Gu Zhao saluted again and touched the wound on his body. Blood quickly came out, which was particularly obvious on his light-colored robe.

The emperor's eyes darkened, but Gu Zhao was doing well. Apart from yesterday's impulsiveness, he had not made any mistakes so far.

Moreover, as the prince of the country, he kept the relationship between the princes just right. This kind of propriety was something that many ministers couldn't do.

Is it his nature, or is there someone behind him?

Glancing at Gu Xicheng, the emperor glared at him dissatisfied.

After all, it wasn't him who suggested it.

"Father, I just want to ask...if the rumors outside are true."

The father and son are not said to be carved from the same mold, but they are also very similar. Gu Zhao has a little more agility. If they say that these two are not biological, almost no one would believe it.

What Gu Zhao actually wanted to ask was whether Gu Xicheng killed Jiang.

"Is that what you're talking about?"

"There are rumors outside that you are poisoning your mother and that I am not your child..."

"Don't you know if you are my child?" Gu Xicheng said angrily.

Gu Zhao was naturally his child, but because he was close to the Jiang family and was raised perfectly, he didn't look like his own child at all.

As for Jiang...she died of lack of Qi and blood, what does it have to do with her?

"It's not like you don't know your mother and I have been friends for so many years, how could I kill your mother!" Gu Xicheng said, becoming serious: "Someone must be trying to drive a wedge between you and me, so this rumor spread. You must not be deceived by bad people!"

"I knew it! How could my father do such a thing if he loves his mother so much?"

Gu Zhao had a smile on his face, as if he knew the correct answer, and he laughed with relief.

The emperor couldn't help but feel sad after seeing this. From beginning to end, the only one who was injured was Gu Zhao.

Let Gu Xicheng go out first, leaving only Gu Zhao behind.

Gu Zhao knelt on the ground and begged: "Your Majesty, can I ask you something?"

The emperor wanted to give him a favor, so he kept him here. He then said, "You tell me, I'll listen first."

There was a pity and tenderness in his tone that he didn't realize he had.

"Before my mother died, she made a marriage arrangement for me. I would like to ask Your Majesty to grant me a marriage and the marriage will be completed within a hundred days."

Gu Zhao felt that he was in the period of filial piety and had applied for an official position. He was afraid that he would have to wait until three years before taking office. It was better to resolve the marriage now and avoid being manipulated by Gu Xicheng in the future.

Gu Zhao didn't believe a word of what he just said.

Gu Xicheng's acting skills can only deceive people who have a crush on him, and naturally cannot deceive Gu Zhao.

Even if he didn't poison him, he was present when his mother died...so many people had seen his cold face, how could he exonerate himself with just these few words.

(End of this chapter)