Chapter 419: Hope for Peace
Gu Nianting wanted to wait for a reply with the virtue of a wise leader, but he lost his temper and immediately lost his patience.
"Why don't you answer my question?"
The loyal and treacherous parties were undecided, and Wu Yan suddenly came up with an idea.
"Your Highness, I am a military officer, and it is not my responsibility to advise or impeach. It is not that I am unwilling to share your worries, but I am a professional, and I am afraid that my words are inappropriate and I am not competent, so my good intentions may lead to more trouble."
Gu Nianting didn't buy it at all.
"What's the point of rambling? You can talk as much as you want."
Wu Yan looked troubled.
"Ah...this..."
Lin Mu spoke at the right time and saved him from danger.
"Your Majesty, I see that Lord Wu looks sick and haggard."
Gu Nianting was stunned.
"Ah? Really?"
Lin Mu was as calm as water, but there was a hint of worry in his eyes.
"I have heard that the prince is kind and never treats his subordinates harshly. Why don't we ask him to go back to the guest room to rest while I take his pulse and prescribe medicine? Do you agree?"
Gu Nianting nodded in agreement without hesitation, following Lin Mu's wishes.
"Why should you recuperate in the guest room? If you are not feeling well, you should return home and have a good rest for a few days. I will allow you to take leave and come back when you recover."
"No wonder you just mentioned that the king was ill. It turned out that you were hinting at it. Oh, how could you explain such a big thing quietly? It seems like the king always treats you harshly."
Lin Mu’s eloquence was fluent and he resolved Wu Yan’s difficult situation.
"It is said in ancient times that for a loyal warrior, a minor injury is like drinking tea, and a serious injury is like sitting under the sun, and they regard dying as a way to return home. Although the prince's words are humorous, he is not unaware of Lord Wu's sincerity. Lord Wu is trying hard to endure the pain and is unwilling to leave the palace, so the prince makes fun of him to cheer him up."
"A harmonious and unsuspecting relationship between master and subordinate is something to be envied, isn't it?"
Wu Yan couldn't help but look at Lin Mu with admiration.
Lord Lin’s wisdom and eloquence are truly beyond words.
It's not that he doesn't want to be loyal to his master, it's just that the flattery is too sweet.
Wu Yan expressed his deep gratitude and after only a moment's thought, he immediately changed sides.
"Master Lin, there is no need to be envious. Now that you are here, the prince will treat you with the same kindness."
"Your Majesty, I believe that Lord Lin is sincere and genuine!"
Qi and Tao were both shocked at the same time.
Qi Lei couldn't believe it. He stared at Wu Yan and almost saw through him.
"Master Wu, what did you say?"
Wu Yan waved his hand, turned around and confronted Qi Lei.
"What is the purpose of your question, Lord Qi? Could it be that you have figured out the pros and cons and have decided to go there and pretend to surrender?"
With a breath stuck in his chest, Qi Lei pointed his spear angrily.
"you!"
Tao Kangping stopped the conflict in time and patted Qi Lei on the shoulder gently.
"Master Qi, please be patient."
He turned towards Gu Nianting, bowed solemnly, and admitted defeat for the time being.
"Your Majesty, Lord Wu, your words are full of wisdom and your words are just and reasonable. I think that it is indeed us who were somewhat arbitrary in this matter."
Gu Nianting nodded to show his satisfaction.
"Well, since Lord Tao is willing to admit his fault, I will naturally forgive him."
"In fact, your doubts are understandable. After all, Lord Lin has just arrived. As we get along for a long time, the conflicts will be resolved. I hope that you will value peace and work together."
Tao Kangping took a step back to advance and implemented his strategy.
"Yes, I will definitely keep my word and treat Lord Lin well."
"I have a suggestion, and I hope Your Majesty will accept it."
Seeing his correct attitude, Gu Nianting became more patient.
"Master Tao, please speak."
Before he could say anything, Lin Mu had already guessed what he was thinking. He smiled indifferently, thinking everything was under control.
Tao Kangping was unaware of it and thought he had a brilliant idea. He was meticulous in every detail and talked about it eloquently.
"Master Lin works in the Imperial Hospital. If he stays by the prince's side, he should do his expertise so that he can handle things with ease. Moreover, as the prince said, he has just arrived and the people are not convinced. If the prince is impatient and directly entrusts him with important tasks, there will definitely be complaints in Fengzhengtai."
"In my humble opinion, Lord Lin's path to assisting others should be to first use his superb medical skills to calm people's hearts. Once he has established himself and is familiar with the job, he can then make plans. Only by following the steps can we be safe."
Sensing that something was wrong, Gu Nianting refuted it with confidence.
"Listen to these words, there is a hidden edge. Does Lord Tao really treat Lord Lin well?"
"Lord Lin has come to surrender, Gao Fengzhou Governor, if the people are dissatisfied, they can just do this and then raise their objections to me. Otherwise, how can you have the face to target Lord Lin harshly?"
Tao Kangping was methodical and stuck to the facts.
"The two governors have a close relationship with the Lin family. Lord Lin can privately address them as Uncle Chi and Uncle He. As a result, some people will inevitably speculate that Lord Lin took over the governor's office without any effort. With all due respect, Lord Lin has made contributions, but they are insignificant and not enough to convince the public."
Gu Nianting was unable to refute and was speechless for a moment.
"This……"
Lin Mu responded in time, also taking a step back to advance.
"Lord Tao does have good intentions, please don't doubt it, Your Majesty."
"Whether practicing medicine or planning, I can do my best to help His Majesty. I am eager to do so and will do my best. I only hope that His Majesty will not abandon me."
The sign of weakness was obvious, and Gu Nianting began to feel sympathy again.
In order to maintain the relationship, Lord Lin voluntarily swallowed his anger, and even though he had just arrived, he was still sincere.
I said, peace is the most important thing, and we should work together. Only Lord Lin was present, so he listened and followed my advice.
God has given me such a wise counselor, so why should I worry about not accomplishing my great cause?
As he thought about it, Gu Nianting's rosy eyes became more and more moved.
"Well, I will bear with you for a while. If you make meritorious contributions in the future, I will reward you handsomely."
No matter how moved the prince was, it was considered a success after all, and Qi and Tao both smiled with satisfaction.
Lin Mu's face was solemn, showing the sympathy of being submissive and interpreting the meaning of bearing humiliation and carrying heavy burdens.
"Your Majesty is clear about rewards and punishments. You are truly a wise ruler. I kowtow to thank you."
Gu Nianting insisted not to let him kneel and reached out to help him.
"Between you and me, there is no need to say thank you."
His peripheral vision noticed Wu Yan again, and he turned to ask in confusion.
"If you don't leave yet, when will you leave?"
After all, it was a fake illness, Wu Yan did not dare to leave without permission. He waited patiently for the prince to ask questions, and then answered loyally.
"I can't rest assured when I leave the mansion, so I want to report to the prince and rest in the guest room."
Having just been praised for his clear distinction between rewards and punishments, Gu Nianting followed his advice and was particularly generous.
"Being loyal to the Lord is a model and a reward."
Wu Yan was complacent and hurriedly took out paper and pen, fearing that the prince would go back on his word.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."
Gu Nianting waved his pen, generously rewarded, stamped it with a golden seal, and handed it to Wu Yan.
"After receiving your reward, go back to the guest room and rest."
Lin Mu left his seat and stood elegantly.
"I will accompany you to diagnose Lord Wu."
Gu Nianting then stood up and faced Lin Mu with respect, his appreciation for his talent being self-evident.
"Yes, there is Lord Laurin."
Lin Muwan smiled and shook her head. Her every move was still imitating Ning Yunxi, and she was able to control Gu Nianting with ease.
Gu Nianting enjoyed it so much that the sweetness on his lips could not be suppressed.
Wu Yan put on a flattering smile, politely and politely gestured for him to come in.
"Thank you very much. Sir Lin, please go first."