Chapter 416 Never Doubt You
Lin Mu pursed his lips, remained calm and answered calmly.
"The time is not yet ripe. How can I have the dignity to ask to see the prince?"
Gu Nianting was stunned, confused and bewildered.
"What time?"
Lin Mu reached into his bosom, took out two letters, and presented them respectfully.
"Reporting to the prince, this is the opportunity to quietly seize the governor's office. Since I made up my mind, I have spared no effort to persuade the governor's office to rebel. Now that the plan has been completed, I would like to present the governor's office to the prince, and I hope the prince will not abandon it!"
"This is the handwritten letter from the two powerful governors of the state. Please have a look, Your Majesty."
With such a great gift, it was Gu Nianting who was flattered and excited. His hands were shaking as he took the two handwritten letters from Lin Mu.
"Lord Lin is so sincere, how can I bear to despise you?"
As he expressed his opinion, he opened the envelope and read it carefully.
The two handwritten letters were signed with the golden seals of He Jingche and Chi You respectively, which shows their determination to surrender.
There was still some disbelief in Gu Nianting's eyes as he looked towards Lin Mu. Besides tenderness, there was also more expectation.
"I am a little confused in my heart. May I ask why Lord Lin chose me to assist you in this important matter?"
After hearing this, Lin Mu sighed with dismay. Every word he said was heavy, telling of the disappointments in life.
"Well, the reason behind this is a long story."
"Thanks to God's blessing, Princess Yuexi left without a care, and I finally have a place by the emperor's side. However, the emperor refused to give up and always tried to persuade me to return. He even told me several times that I was not as good as her."
"The princess and I are both good at strategy and medicine. Many people say that we are very similar. Our talents are exactly the same; our temperaments are very similar."
Having said this, Gu Nianting expressed his deep agreement.
"You two do look alike."
Lin Mu had a sad face and continued to talk about his worries.
"But Your Majesty, there is no need for two identical doctors and counselors. You must keep the best and eliminate the inferior."
"I know very well that once Princess Yuexi returns, there will be no place for me among the monarch and his subjects. Therefore, I have made several plans to try to prevent the princess from changing her mind. Unexpectedly, my plan was exposed and was discovered by the emperor."
"The emperor thought of me and tried his best for many years, so he didn't punish me. But his sarcasm made me feel disappointed. In the emperor's opinion, the princess's medical skills are superb, and I am not as good as her. She is also good at making plans and making decisions, and I am not as good as her. When the princess was here, everything went smoothly for her. When I planned everything, everything ended in failure."
Lin Mu looked frustrated, just like Ning Yunxi who had just gotten married.
She treated her husband's family and her mother's family with all her heart, but they both schemed against her. On her wedding day, which should have been a happy and fulfilling one, she ended up penniless and alone in her empty room, watching her new husband playing around with other women.
That day, Gu Nianting also made some irresponsible remarks and said that she was not as good as Ning Wanshan...
The promise made before marriage suddenly changed beyond all recognition. Perhaps, she must be feeling as disappointed as Lin Mu said, right?
Guilt and self-blame turned into compassion, and Gu Nianting couldn't help but interrupt Lin Mu and comfort him.
"Master Lin, don't be sad..."
The princess had not yet finished her instruction, but Lin Mu subconsciously became stubborn and insisted on asking the last sentence.
"May I ask your Highness what you think? Am I really a complete mess?"
Gu Nianting personally poured tea for him and showed great care.
"Master Lin, please don't be depressed. In fact, you are very good. You are talented, virtuous, elegant and knowledgeable. Your appearance and inner qualities are perfect. You are an extraordinary person and you deserve the title."
"In ancient times, during the Xuan Zhou Dynasty, Prime Minister Situ persuaded Min Mian to do something profound: No matter if you are a powerful enemy or a thousand-mile horse, if you don't have a wise master or a good mentor, your life will be in vain and you will not be able to display your talents."
"You are not successful because you have not met a wise leader, not because of yourself."
There was a trace of contempt hidden deep in Lin Mu's eyes, and his face showed only trembling and helplessness.
"I am willing to serve you as a servant. I would like to ask you, Your Majesty, are you willing to accept me as a fool?"
Gu Nianting sat upright and answered seriously.
"Thank you Lord Lin for not disliking it. I am very happy to do so."
Lin Mu's mind has always been a mystery to the world, but he is still curious, so he asked.
"So, Lord Lin's original assistant was our father?"
Lin Mu answered generously, seemingly having nothing to hide.
"It is also."
Gu Nianting was puzzled.
"You are wavering between the two sides. Since you are not satisfied with it, why don't you follow the emperor's uncle?"
Lin Mu sighed towards the corner, still looking lonely, and every word he spoke was filled with discouragement and dejection.
"Alas, I was ordered by the emperor to accompany King Di Jin as he grew up, and my situation was already very awkward. King Di Jin is very suspicious and cannot tolerate anything from childhood to adulthood. Now, he has Princess Yuexi by his side. Whenever I see her, I am eclipsed."
"In this situation. As for practicing medicine, King Di Jin has his own talent; as for literary strategy, Princess Yuexi is more than qualified; as for martial arts, Gao Jing is the most outstanding. It's not that I don't remember the friendship we grew up together, but there is really no place for me under King Di Jin's command."
Feeling so depressed and powerless, and deeply touched, Gu Nianting couldn't help but feel pity for her.
"Others fought for everything, but you didn't, so this was the inevitable result. In the final analysis, it's because Lord Lin is too kind. Normally, with your intelligence, you shouldn't be so miserable and lonely."
The morning glow outside the window casts a shadow against the lonely figure in the forest, looking frail and pitiful.
"I always thought that fighting was useless and it was better to be down-to-earth and work for the Lord. Unexpectedly, I was abandoned by both sides after wandering around."
He was abandoned by both sides, and Ning Yunxi was also betrayed by both families. Gu Nianting comforted Lin Mu's mood, just like making up for Ning Yunxi.
"If you dwell too much on the past, it will only deepen the pain. Lord Lin, please be at ease. I love people who seek truth and are pragmatic. You have come to me in desperation. You share the same suffering as me, so I should help you. I promise that I will be honest with you and never doubt you!"
Lin Mu was deeply moved.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
He followed the strategy and made his proposal step by step.
"My parents are not happy with my decision. I can't find a place to stay in the Lin Mansion. I wonder if Your Majesty is willing to take me in?"
Gu Nianting was slightly surprised.
"You want to live in the palace?"
Lin Mu did not answer but asked instead.
"My Lord, is there any trouble?"
Gu Nianting clapped his hands in joy and made arrangements immediately.
"No, no, this king couldn't ask for more."
"All the guest rooms are not spacious enough. I would like to invite you to stay at Liyong Residence. Is that okay?"
He thought about it and then added.
"Liyongju is a vulgar name and seems inappropriate. I will have someone cast a gold plaque and have it completed today. From now on, Liyongju will be renamed Jianjiaju."
"Excuse me, Lord Lin, what do you think?"
Lin Mu smiled brightly.
"I have just met you and have not done anything yet, but you have given me your favor. I am deeply grateful and thank you for your favor!"
Seeing that he was about to salute again, Gu Nianting stopped him again.
"From now on, you are exempt from formalities in front of this king."
He called the servants loudly, gave them instructions carefully, and did not forget to give instructions.
"Go to the kitchen and see if the food is ready?"
The servants left in response.
At this time, Wu Yan led the two adults back to Prince Chen's Mansion.
Hearing that the prince was having dinner, the three of them went to the dining room together after reporting.
Just as he was about to pay his respects, he saw Lin Muan sitting in the seat of honor, and Tao Kangping immediately became suspicious.
"Master Lin, what are you doing here?"