Chapter 412: After much consideration, another plan is proposed
The moonlight is gorgeous and pouring down, the quiet and peaceful Emperor Sheng Palace is as silky as satin, jade and water, just like a beautiful painting.
Gu Mengzhen was just about to go to bed when he heard someone from the Tongshitai come to report that the imperial physician Lord Lin wanted to see him.
He put on a coat and then gave the order.
"See you."
Following Gu Mengzhen's order, Xiao Fuzi went to the palace gate in person, led the carriage, and welcomed Lin Mu into the palace.
Not long after, Lin Mu arrived at the main hall of the Di Sheng Palace and performed the ceremony with great respect.
"Your humble servant Lin Mu respectfully wishes His Majesty good health and happiness."
Gu Mengzhen appreciated his respect and was particularly happy. He left the dragon throne and helped him up with both hands.
"Why do you perform such a great ceremony? Please stand up quickly."
"Have you forgotten what King Di Jin said, that he dislikes complicated etiquette? We, the subjects, can all skip some of the rules and etiquette in accordance with the Lord's orders, so as to show the Lord's generosity and benevolence."
Hearing a hint of testing, Lin Mu was accustomed to it and handled it with ease.
"In my humble servant's heart, there is only one Lord, I don't know what the Lord Emperor Jin's orders are."
Gu Mengzhen seemed satisfied when hearing this, but on the surface he was reprimanding her.
"How dare you talk nonsense? You are so ignorant."
Lin Mu knelt down again and expressed his opinion meticulously.
"I am exhausted from pretending all the time. I just want to speak out in the dark. If I have said anything wrong, I hope you will forgive me, my lord."
Gu Mengzhen smiled comfortably and gestured for him to take a seat.
"Since you are telling the truth, what crime have you committed? Please take a seat."
Lin Mu agreed smoothly.
"Yes, thank you Your Majesty."
When Gu Mengzhen returned to the Dragon Throne, Lin Mujing sat at the last seat.
"I am observing the etiquette today. Besides showing respect to my Lord, there is another reason."
Gu Mengzhen asked curiously.
"Oh?"
Lin Mu lowered his brows and sat humbly.
"A few days ago, I offered a plan to seize the throne, but it failed. I am very upset, so I am here to show my respect to express my apology."
Gu Mengzhen smiled meaninglessly and waved his hand.
"Don't dwell on the past. I have already forgotten it and have no regrets."
Lin Mu naturally started talking about business.
"It's not that I'm deliberately remembering it, but because now, after so much thinking, I have come up with a plan, so I can't help but think of the regrets of the past."
Gu Mengzhen was pleasantly surprised.
"Another plan? Lord Lin is indeed resourceful. Please tell me quickly."
Lin Mu smiled ashamedly.
"Your Majesty, I am so humbled and humbled to receive your praise."
"My humble servant's plan is to sow discord."
He told the story in detail and reported it to the emperor according to Ning Fengzhe's plan.
"The Prince of Chen is arrogant and conceited, and easily gets carried away by success. In my humble opinion, we should pretend to be defeated to relax his mind, and then arrange a few informants to lurk among them, flatter him, and sow discord among them... Then, we can take over the throne."
Gu Mengzhen's dragon eyes were blazing and he looked at him with admiration.
"My dear Huisi!"
"This strategy sounds even more ingenious than the previous one, and it's even comparable to the wisdom of the three Ning girls."
Lin Mu explained the reason reasonably and just right.
"How dare I compare myself with the talented Princess Yuexi?"
"I dare not hide the truth from you, my lord. I racked my brains and pondered for a long time before I got this result. If it were Princess Yuexi, she might be able to come up with a plan in an instant."
Gu Mengzhen was all smiles.
"The plan is indeed good, you don't need to be too modest, but..."
He changed the subject and expressed his worries.
"I have already told you about Qi Zeyi's identity."
"This man is good at making plans and speaking eloquently. He can coax the prince into obeying his orders. With him by my side, I am afraid it will be difficult to sow discord. Moreover, no matter how sophisticated the plan is, it will still be difficult to hide in front of him, and he will most likely see through it at a glance."
Lin Mu's tone was firm.
"Alliance Leader Qi, I am too busy to take care of Prince Chen for the time being."
Gu Mengzhen was surprised again.
"Ok?"
"You actually have a plan to deal with Zhong Hua?"
He thought about it and had concerns again.
"You are young and cannot make plans. He is quite scheming and may be plotting something."
Lin Mu patiently explained the situation.
"Your Majesty knows that I took the opportunity of curing the disease to get close to Lord Fang. Then, by virtue of curing the disease, I lowered Lord Fang's guard and gradually developed a deep friendship with him."
"During our daily conversation, I have been trying to come up with a plan to use the Liang Alliance to get Leader Qi away. This plan is going well, and Leader Qi will definitely not be able to return to the side of the King in the near future."
Gu Mengzhen nodded, but there was a stern look between his brows.
"If it is Fang Zhixuan, he will surely be able to plot against Zhong Hua."
"Will he not see through your strategy and take advantage of it to reap the benefits?"
Lin Mu continued to explain.
"I sent him medicine today and deliberately changed a few herbs to make him think slowly. Even if he had some sinister plans, he would be powerless to do it."
Gu Mengzhen showed some worry.
"Ms. Ning San has been with him for a long time, so maybe she will soon notice something is wrong."
Lin Mu was suitable for the matter, without leaving any trace, and gave people confidence.
"Prince Dijin has ordered me to take full responsibility for Lord Fangbo's illness. Princess Yuexi has never interfered. Even if she cares about it, it will take some time for her to notice it."
"I have gained the trust of Prince Dijin and others, and the results are quite good. There is also the secret attendant Lord Gao who is beside me and speaks well of me from time to time. Princess Yuexi treats me without any suspicion."
The doubt in Gu Mengzhen's eyes gradually dissipated.
"Yeah, very good."
He lowered his eyes gently and smiled kindly.
"You speak lightly, but I understand your efforts behind the scenes. Thank you for your hard work in planning for me. It must be very difficult to compete with these people, right?"
In the peripheral vision, there was a sense of warmth, and Lin Mu raised his lips happily.
"Thank you very much for your concern, Your Majesty."
He used this topic to express his gratitude to the source of one's blessings and to show his unwavering loyalty.
"In the early years, Emperor De seemed to favor the Lin family, appointed Empress Zhenyu, and signed a marriage contract with his beloved son; Emperor Mu doted on Empress Zhenyu on the surface, but secretly intended to weaken the power of the late Empress's mother's family."
"The two previous emperors were like this, so most of the side branches of the Lin family left the capital and did not serve in the government. They were just officials of the aristocratic family, frustrated and even ridiculed. They were no longer called the Lin family, but just the Lin family."
"Fortunately, the Emperor appreciated my father and he was finally able to enter the court and hold a high position as a pharmacist in the Imperial Hospital. I also had the opportunity to realize my ambitions, to stay away from both sides, and to weigh the situation for the Lord."
"I am grateful for the kindness of my wise master. Although I am tired, my heart is satisfied and I don't feel tired at all."
Thinking of Qin Hongzhong's abandonment, Xu Mingqian also seemed to have other intentions. At this moment, Gu Mengzhen looked at Lin Mu and felt especially warm in his heart.
"How can a talented person be buried? Serving Emperor Yan and protecting the country is my duty. It cannot be considered a favor."
He looked serious and continued discussing the matter.
"In my opinion, if you want to feign defeat, you might as well do it in a comprehensive way. Go to King Di Jin and present the same plan to him so that he will cooperate with the plan."
"Both sides are defeated. The King must have lost his mind and forgotten everything!"
Lin Mu agreed deeply.
"Your Majesty is wise, and this humble minister does have this intention."
Gu Mengzhen smiled with relief.
"Okay, I agree, just follow my plan."
Lin Mu left his seat and bowed in response.
"Yes. Tomorrow morning, after I have gone into hiding and offered advice to Prince Di Jin, I will go to Prince Chen's mansion to pretend to surrender."
Gu Mengzhen smiled contentedly and informed them of the reward in advance.
"If this plan succeeds, the throne of King Chen will belong to you."
Lin Mu immediately knelt down and kowtowed, expressing his joy.
"I thank you for your grace!"