Chapter 171: Handsome
Understanding what Gu Nianting was thinking, Zhong Hua said it out loud.
"The prince is handsome, graceful, and modest. Not to mention Princess Yuexi, any woman in the world would never leave the prince."
Gu Nianting smiled with satisfaction and waved his hand in a pretentious manner.
"Oh, Third Uncle, you are too kind. That is not what I meant."
After all, he is his nephew, and although Zhong Hua feels helpless, he is still willing to pamper him.
"I have no intention of guessing your Majesty's intentions. I am just telling the truth."
Gu Nianting was complacent with the praise.
"Thank you for your praise, Uncle San."
"Let's talk about the matter at hand. What do you think, Uncle San?"
Zhong Hua responded calmly and seriously.
"In my humble opinion, Princess Yuexi deliberately omitted a few herbs in order to guide the prince to recruit doctors from all over the world."
"The point is not whether the doctor has any impact on the safety of the palace, but that such a move seems to be a move to lure the tiger away from the mountain."
"Madam Ning is absolutely right. Princess Yuexi must have other intentions."
"The princess's thoughts are unfathomable. I have no way of guessing them, so I can only suggest that Your Majesty wait and see what happens."
Gu Nianting disagreed.
"It is inappropriate to do nothing."
"I think this is a great opportunity."
"Think of a prescription, make a deal with my father, and transfer the secret platform to my hands."
"That's where the national treasury is managed, and it controls all the wealth in the world."
"As long as we have the secret platform, I will be able to accomplish my mission and win."
"Xi'er is still on my side, so she gave me the real prescription and helped me accomplish my goal!"
Hearing that he was controlled by greed, Mu Rong felt even more disgusted in her heart, but she still acted friendly on the surface.
"Your Majesty, please understand. Ning Yunxi is trying to induce me."
"If I follow her steps and concentrate on researching the medicine prescription, and she takes advantage of me, how will Your Majesty deal with it?"
Gu Nianting sneered.
"I have many advisers under my command. Let them do their jobs and keep a close eye on Xi'er. How can they not keep an eye on a little girl like her?"
"Besides, Shan'er is gone, what else does the king have to lose?"
"Even if she takes advantage of the situation and sets fire to Prince Chen's mansion, what can we do?"
Zhong Hua pondered for a while, and then an idea came to him.
"Feng Zhengtai?"
"Is this what the princess is planning? If she distracts the prince, she can use a trick to seize Feng Zhengtai."
Gu Nianting's sharp eyes turned away and looked at Qi Lei, the Prime Minister, and Tao Kangping, the Prime Minister.
"Do you have the intention to betray?"
Qi Lei and Tao Kangping looked at each other and saluted together.
"I don't dare to do this in a humble position."
Qi Lei is respectful and obedient.
"In my early years, thanks to Empress Shuyi's advice, I was able to enter the Eighth Palace and serve the prince."
"I will always remember your kindness and I have no intention of betraying you."
Tao Kangping lowered his head and squinted.
"Although the Zhong family is guilty of a serious crime, Brother Zhong Jian is still a good teacher and friend to me, and a confidant that is hard to find."
"In the early years of Shengping, I was fortunate to have Brother Zhong Jian's care and protection, which allowed me to preserve my family."
"The love we share cannot be betrayed. I will remain loyal to you forever."
Gu Nianting put away his stern look, turned to Zhong Hua and smiled slightly.
"Uncle San is worrying too much."
"This king believes in the character of Lord Qi and Lord Tao."
Zhong Hua advised patiently.
"Princess Yuexi is resourceful and resourceful, and she may not be trying to incite the two adults to rebel."
"Let's be careful."
"How about I find a reason to stay in Fengzhengtai temporarily, together with the two adults, to guard against Prince Dijin and the princess?"
Gu Nianting misunderstood what he meant.
"So, Third Uncle still wants to enter the government?"
"Why are you beating around the bush and not willing to speak directly?"
"You can participate in the provincial governor's examination as Qi Zeyi. As long as you rank among the top, I can recommend you to serve as the governor. It is not difficult."
Zhong Hua smiled brightly and explained in response.
"That's not what I meant."
"The Fengzhengtai is in charge of the military farming. We sincerely invite the people of the world to cooperate with the officials of the Fengzhengtai in various places, share the good strategies of military farming, and sow seeds together. When the grain is harvested, the people will get 70% and the Fengzhengtai will get 30%."
“After hearing about this, I had an idea.”
"Zhong Fumeng can participate and farm with the adults at Fengzhengtai. This way, he can not only help you, but also have a reasonable explanation to the outside world by entering Fengzhengtai."
Gu Nianting nodded in understanding.
"Very good. Thank you for your hard work, Uncle San."
"Please Sir Qi and Sir Tao, please discuss everything with my uncle. Remember to keep a close eye on Prince Dijin. If there is any unusual movement, inform me immediately."
The three of them responded in unison.
"Yes."
Mu Rong gave earnest advice.
"Your Highness was very sure of what he said before. Given the current situation, we must unite with the Emperor to deal with King Di Jin first."
"I have no objection and agree wholeheartedly."
"Now Ning Yunxi's plan seems to be intended to intensify the conflict. If the prince uses the prescription for the old illness to force the emperor to hand over the secret platform, the relationship between father and son may be in jeopardy."
Gu Nianting sneered twice, becoming complacent.
"Xi'er is willing to return, and this king will be even more powerful. Why should I be afraid of my father?"
Mu Rong poured a bucket of cold water on him with her straightforward words.
"Ning Yunxi has no intention of returning. This is obviously a plot to alienate her. She is good at this and it has worked every time."
"Please take it seriously, Your Majesty, and don't be fooled."
Gu Nianting picked up the mirror beside him and looked at his face from left to right.
"In your opinion, this prince is not handsome enough?"
Looking at his ridiculous behavior, Mu Rong stared in amazement, with a hint of surprise under her long eyelashes.
"Does Your Majesty claim to be the most handsome man in the world?"
Gu Nianting asked back as a matter of course.
"Is not it?"
Mu Rong felt disgusted but didn't dare to show it.
"You're not the best in the world, are you?"
Gu Nianting's arrogance was not moved at all.
"To be modest, I am definitely not the best in the world."
“It can only be considered second.”
"The Xu family's reputation has been passed down for a hundred years, and the current number one, Bronze Minister Xu, can barely be called the best in the world."
"But he is old, and I am younger than him. Logically, that should be enough to win, right?"
Mu Rong was speechless for several times.
"Even so, we cannot conclude that Ning Yunxi has the intention to return."
"From what I know about her, she definitely values inner qualities more than appearance."
Gu Nianting looked sideways sharply and left.
"Are you saying that this king has no substance?"
Mu Rong couldn't help but curl her lips.
"No one is perfect. Your Majesty already has a wonderful appearance. If you also have inner beauty, can you still be a mortal in this world?"
Gu Nianting turned his head back and continued to look in the mirror.
"Who says no one is perfect? That's a lack of insight."
"Isn't this king a perfect person?"
"Don't worry, Auntie. I understand that you are afraid of Xi'er's talent and you are giving me good advice."
"This time, I have a plan in mind and will definitely not make any mistakes."
"If you don't believe me, I have my own way to prove it."
Mu Rong questioned.
"any solution?"
Gu Nianting tidied her black hair and put down the mirror.
"Auntie will follow me and go to Yuexi Mansion immediately. I am willing to show my good will, so there is no way she will refuse."
"When the time comes, I will try a few words. Please listen carefully, Auntie. Then the situation will become clear."
"However, when the feelings are intense, please step aside, aunt."
Mu Rong thought that if he went to ask for a meeting, he would be rejected, so this was a good opportunity to let him see the truth.
So he nodded in agreement and followed.