Chapter 431: Walking through dangers
In order to prevent Su Ding from escaping, Gu Mengzhen put on a show and replaced the palace guards in time.
Therefore, Gu Nianting and the other person did not have a smooth journey to leave the palace. When the carriage reached the palace gate, it was stopped by the secret guards.
The moment the carriage stopped, Gu Nianting's already anxious heart became even more terrified.
Su Ding was also on pins and needles and was in a panic.
"Your Highness only uses guards, not attendants. If the people at the Tongshitai investigate carefully, the consequences can be imagined."
"What should I do?"
"I have something to worry about, but it's not a big deal. I'm just afraid that I'll implicate the prince and Empress Rong, and I'll be worried."
Gu Nianting calmed his mind and tried to be calm.
"Don't worry, Lord Su. I have my own way."
He first comforted Su Ding, then opened the small window of the carriage, gave the hidden guard a straight look, and coldly said three words.
"It's me, the king."
Recognizing Gu Nianting, the secret guards saluted one after another.
"Your Highness, the Prince of Chen, is here to stay."
Gu Nianting remained calm and gave an order.
"Let go."
The secret guard did not obey the order and respectfully conveyed the emperor's intention.
"The emperor has ordered that all people who leave the palace must be searched."
"I may have offended you, but please forgive me, Your Majesty."
These were originally arranged by Lin Mu, so he naturally gave Gu Nianting solutions in advance.
Gu Nianting was a little unsure about the risk he would take and fear of unexpected situations, so he asked tentatively.
"Where is the lord in charge of the palace's defense?"
The hidden guard answered truthfully.
"Reporting to the prince, Lord Wei is going to inspect the imperial garden."
As Lord Lin expected, the person in charge was Wei Tong, the Minister of Bronze Affairs. Gu Nianting was completely relieved and smiled calmly.
"Please, Lord Wei, come and see me."
"My king is of high status, so he can search me. You secret guards are not allowed to get close."
The request was not excessive, so the secret guard naturally agreed.
"Yes."
Not long after, the secret guards found Wei Tong.
As soon as Wei Tong got on the carriage, he recognized Su Ding before the search began.
"Master Su?"
Gu Nianting's bright peach eyes suddenly dimmed and his tone was gloomy. Ling Ling corrected him.
"Lord Wei, you are mistaken. This is my king's attendant."
Wei Tong acted according to the emperor's will, so he was naturally fearless. He curled the corners of his mouth, looking a little arrogant.
"If I remember correctly, the prince should not have chosen a regular attendant."
Gu Nianting was calm and relaxed.
"I was newly elected into the government today and haven't had time to register yet. Is that not okay?"
"If Lord Wei doesn't believe it, you can go to the Secret Office to ask for the truth."
There was no trace of a smile on his face, and his temperature suddenly dropped to the bottom.
"I will go visit the Wei Mansion."
"Lord Wei mistakenly killed Madam Lou in his early years. In order to cover up his crime, he married my younger sister to the Lou Mansion. Your mother and your wife don't know anything about this, right?"
Wei Tong had dealt with this matter cleanly after Lou Xiuyu got into trouble, and he confessed everything to the emperor, so it could be used as a strategy.
As for Old Madam Wei and Madam Wei, they had known about it for a long time, but they kept the matter confidential and did not make it public.
When the matter was mentioned again, Wei Tong was no longer afraid. However, to act according to the plan, his face suddenly changed and he was startled.
"How did you...how did the prince know?"
Gu Nianting added a sentence in a mysterious way.
"Not only did the king know about it, he also has evidence."
Seeing Wei Tong's face gradually turning pale, he smiled smugly.
"The reputation of being a filial son and a good husband no longer exists. I wonder how your mother and your wife will react?"
"I am really curious, Lord Wei, would you like to take a look?"
Wei Tong waved his hands repeatedly, hurriedly showing weakness, his whole body trembling, and his fear and timidity were obvious at a glance.
"No, no, Your Majesty, please think twice!"
Gu Nianting sat leisurely and asked questions leisurely.
"Excuse me, is he Lord Su?"
Wei Tong was no longer arrogant. He lowered his head and looked terrified.
"This is the prince's attendant, definitely not Lord Su."
Gu Nianting unfolded his folding fan and waved it slowly.
"Is there anything suspicious in the carriage?"
Wei Tong shook his head tremblingly.
"undoubtedly."
Gu Nianting's smile deepened and he forgot himself.
"So, can you let me go?"
In order to save his life, Wei Tong tried to please him.
"I will personally escort you two out of the palace."
Gu Nianting smiled with satisfaction.
"You know the truth."
After getting off the carriage, Wei Tong waved his hand to signal, and the hidden guards quickly made way.
Wei Tong nodded and bowed, respectfully seeing Gu Nianting off from the palace. He helped him get off the imperial carriage and onto the Prince Chen's carriage, and watched him go away.
"Farewell, His Royal Highness."
In the carriage, Su Ding looked confused and took the initiative to ask questions.
"How could the prince know Lord Wei's secrets and even hold evidence?"
Gu Nianting was very proud and answered generously.
"It's a secret that was told to me by the Imperial Physician, Lord Lin."
"He came to surrender yesterday and is already a close friend of the king. What he says is trustworthy and reliable."
"As for the evidence, I don't have any. I just made up a bunch of nonsense to scare him. As Lord Lin expected, the guilty thief can't stand the scare. He will obey without waiting for verification."
At this point, he did not forget to laugh.
"Oh, Lord Wei is a filial son and a good husband, and his reputation is well-deserved."
The introduction was successful and the purpose was achieved, so Su Ding took the opportunity to flatter him.
"In my opinion, it's not that Lord Wei can't stand being scared, but that the prince walks through dangers with ease and is not intimidated by difficulties. With such a magnificent demeanor, who can not lose?"
Gu Nianting was filled with joy and couldn't stop smiling.
"Hahaha, Lord Su, you are too kind to me. I don't deserve it."
As a newcomer, Su Ding's flattery in order to gain a foothold was reasonable and not abrupt.
"Your Majesty is so humble that I feel like I am being bathed in spring breeze. His character is also noble and worthy of emulation by all the people in the world."
Prince Chen's Mansion was not far from the Imperial Palace. The two of them talked and soon returned to the mansion.
Su Ding pretended to leave, but Gu Nianting immediately stretched out his arms to stop him.
"Lord Su rarely comes to visit, so you must have breakfast before leaving. Otherwise, wouldn't I be neglecting you?"
He should have stayed anyway, so Su Ding did not refuse and bowed happily.
"Your Majesty, I cannot refuse your kindness. I will obey your command respectfully."
Gu Nianting still looked like he was looking up to a role model.
"Knowing Lord Su's taste, I ordered breakfast to be prepared before I left the palace."
"Please come into the dining room, Sir Su, for a chat."
Su Ding did not point it out and immersed himself in the performance, overjoyed.
"Oh, Your Majesty, I am so grateful for your kindness. I am so ashamed. Thank you so much."
Gu Nianting gestured for him to come in.
"Master Su, please go first."
Su Ding politely declined.
"How dare I? Your Majesty, please..."
The two of them pushed and shoved each other and finally made it to the dining room.
Lin Mu had been waiting for a long time. When he heard the noise outside the door, he stood up and greeted them.
"I wish you the best of luck, Lord Su."
Su Ding nodded and smiled.
"Master Kobayashi, you are polite."
The three of them exchanged a few words, then sat down and started eating.
Afterwards, Tao Kangping came with the book of Fengzhengtai and asked for a meeting.
Gu Nianting was in high spirits, so he agreed to meet her without thinking.
In his opinion, Tao Kangping had already accepted Lin Mu during yesterday's conversation and would certainly not have any objections, so he could rest assured to let him meet.
The first thing he saw when he entered the room was another familiar face that appeared in Prince Chen's Mansion at an inappropriate time. Tao Kangping stopped in shock and was stunned.
"Master Su?"