Chapter 582 The passion of fist
While the emperor was dealing with the Tang family, Yuan Ying slightly adjusted her skirt and made a solemn remonstrance.
"I hope Your Majesty will listen to my humble words."
Gu Mengzhen smiled slightly, without losing any dignity.
"Please speak, Mr. Yuan."
Yuan Ying was upright and honest, and spoke his mind frankly.
"The Purple Star represents the fortune and misfortune of Emperor Jin. At this moment, the stars seem to be changing, and things may not go well."
"Miss Ning San, I am determined to follow King Di Jin. This is true. Please look into it, Your Majesty."
The Imperial Observatory and the Imperial Astronomical Observatory observed carefully and then expressed their approval.
"Wei Chen seconded the proposal."
Fang Zhixuan's state of mind was suddenly shaken.
It was originally a strategy to arouse Gu Mengzhen's suspicion, make him wary of Ning Yunxi, and alienate the relationship between the monarch and his subject in advance.
I didn't expect that astrology is really true?
Is it true or false?
How could Miss Ning San be attracted to Prince Di Jin?
Could this be Fengzhe's plan? No, no.
He was bent on pleasing Gu Mengzhen and attempting to inherit the throne. How could he possibly push his third sister, offend the emperor, and show favor to Prince Dijin?
Or, is she really Ke'er? Will she come back to recognize her relatives in the future and naturally follow King Di Jin? Alas, it is even more impossible.
My brother-in-law became sick from missing me, and I also became confused.
Mu Rong hated my eldest sister and was hostile to the Fang clan, wishing to kill them all. How could she be willing to recognize my son as her daughter? She even rescued Ke'er and kept her safe before plotting against the Fang clan?
Furthermore, with Mu Rong's intelligence and ability, isn't it just a foolish dream to snatch Ke'er from Prince Dijin's palace?
Having said that, I just can't understand why Ning Yunxi, since she is not Ke'er, is willing to follow Prince Di Jin?
Thinking about it this way, my brother-in-law is right. He really shouldn't hurt her. If the prince gets this girl, it will be like adding wings to a tiger.
Compared with Fang Zhixuan, Ning Fengzhe's state of mind was even more earth-shaking.
He didn't have time to think about anything, he just knelt down respectfully and gave sincere advice.
"I beg the Emperor to give his approval."
"My brother and I are in harmony, just like clouds in the sky and rivers flowing into the sea. The world can see it. Your Majesty knows exactly what my ambitions are. I will never help King Di Jin."
Between the two, Gu Mengzhen chose to believe in the celestial phenomena.
"Since entering the Imperial Academy of History, you, Mr. Yuan, have studied astronomy and calendar calculation for a full thirty years. Together with the other ministers of the Imperial Academy, we have observed the celestial phenomena together. The facts are as solid as a mountain and cannot be doubted."
"This astrological theory is definitely not groundless."
There was a hint of complacency between Fang Zhixuan's lips.
"The Imperial Academy is very busy, working day and night. Now is the time to be busy. Now that the matter of the Tang clan has been settled, may the emperor allow all the adults to leave the palace and return to the academy?"
Gu Mengzhen followed his brother's wishes and gently waved his hand.
"Okay, everyone, please do as you please."
Yuan Ying and others saluted together.
"I'm waiting to retire."
Ning Fengzhe knelt down before them.
"Farewell, gentlemen."
Without outsiders around, Fang Zhixuan changed his address and took the opportunity to make suggestions.
"Royal brother, there is no time to lose. We must guard against Ning Yunxi and definitely not reuse him."
He thought that by preventing Ning Yunxi and making plans for the emperor, he could have the best of both worlds.
Firstly, it would weaken the ability of the emperor's advisers; secondly, it would secretly help Ning Yunxi to gain the trust of Emperor Jin and Prince as soon as possible in the future and devote himself to the great plan of ruling the country.
Gu Mengzhen was unaware and gave his affirmation sincerely.
"My dear brother, what you said is very true."
Kneeling was useless, so Ning Fengzhe simply stood up and returned to his seat.
"Father, please think twice. Xi'er's talent is unprecedented and extremely rare. If we don't use her, it will be a loss for us, which is a pity."
Gu Mengzhen was skeptical, but also gave his affirmation.
"What Fengzhe said is not without reason."
Fang Zhixuan was eloquent and able to analyze the situation.
"My Royal Highness, you must know that no matter how much Miss Ning San has learned and how to plan, it is just talk on paper. If she is given a high position, her extraordinary abilities will be put to use, her plans will be put into practice, and a great talent will surely emerge."
"Royal brother has put in a lot of effort to train Ning Yunxi to become a talent. Could it be that he is sending her to assist King Di Jin in the future?"
"If we don't use it now, the consequences can still be controlled; if we reuse it, it will cause endless harm."
Ning Fengzhe's face darkened and he retorted coldly.
"When the emperor's uncle said there would be trouble in the future, could he be referring to my nephew?"
"My little nephew is a humble and filial nephew, and I have barely won the praise of the world. Why is it that even today, the emperor's uncle still doubts me and is hostile to you? He even took his anger out on Xi'er and did not hesitate to slander her, causing the emperor to lose a talented and helpful person?"
There was a hint of pity in his cold face, and he said one thing and meant another.
"I respect my uncle with all my heart. I hope you will not doubt me."
Fang Zhixuan sneered.
"That's ridiculous."
"Are you respectful or do you want to fight? My brother is very wise and will make the right decision."
Gu Mengzhen protected his brother without hesitation.
"My dear brother, you have saved my life and saved our clan. You should respect me and not be rude to me."
Seeing his father's coldness, Ning Fengzhe felt lost.
"My son, I obey."
Gu Mengzhen frowned, feeling torn.
"As for the three Ning girls..."
Ning Fengzhe's thoughts raced, he recalled the past and thought about the present, and he quickly came up with a plan to deal with the situation.
"I am willing to take a long-term view and ensure that Xi'er will never see King Dijin again. This way, she will no longer have any desire to assist me."
"I beg you to grant my permission, Father."
Gu Mengzhen's dragon eyes were bright and full of surprise.
"If you can do this, I will definitely entrust you with important tasks and will never waste your talent."
"But I don't know, how can I be sure?"
Ning Fengzhe glanced at Fang Zhixuan.
"Please, Father, dismiss the idlers."
Gu Mengzhen was immediately angry when he saw his brother being wronged.
"What do you mean by idlers? I emphasize again that you must not be rude!"
He turned to his brother and put on a warm smile.
"Please, my dear brother, go sit in the side hall for a while."
Fang Zhixuan responded and saluted.
"Yes, I will take my leave."
Ning Fengzhe told the story leisurely, and in the process of describing the plan, he exaggerated Xier's natural talent and said that he could only move her with his true feelings and influence her; if he had the idea of killing her, he would surely bring disaster upon himself.
The present danger was averted, future plans were laid out, and everything was in place. Ning Fengzhe took his leave and left the palace.
It was already midnight when I returned to Huixinju.
Wen Jia hadn't slept the whole time, waiting quietly in the room, worried about the young master and concerned about the third young lady.
"Welcome, sir."
"Master, are you okay?"
Ning Fengzhe was filled with joy.
"The plan to deal with the Tang clan went very smoothly."
"After so many years of fighting wits, this is the first time I've defeated Zhuang Shao. You didn't see Zhuang Shao's expression. It was so funny."
Wen Jia praised from the bottom of his heart.
"Your Excellency's talent and wisdom are unparalleled, and I admire you immensely."
Despite his joy, Ning Fengzhe still didn't forget Xier.
"Is there any situation in the mansion? Is Xi'er sleeping well?"
Wen Jia answered seriously.
"Xiang Zhuyuan replied that the third lady had finished her dinner and was practicing surveying the terrain in the courtyard. There is no news of her going to bed yet."
"However, Your Highness Prince Li, a letter has arrived."
Ning Fengzhe felt sorry for his sister and sighed helplessly.
"Ah, she is very practical, I should go and accompany her."
It took him a little while to react.
"Ok?"
"Who has a letter?"
Wen Jia replied.
"Sir, it's His Royal Highness Prince Li."
Ning Fengzhe became impatient when he heard the name Gu Yuanqiong.
"What's the matter? Show it to me."
He took the letter, opened it, and was struck by lightning. His whole body trembled and the letter fell to the ground.
Wen Jia was frightened as well.
"Excuse me, sir, why are you so flustered?"
Ning Fengzhe's brows trembled and his eyes were wide open in shock.
"The Tang clan submits to King Dijin..."
"How could Leng Xie, who was personally leading the Hidden Guards, fail? It was Zhuang Shao who had a plan in secret!"
"That's not right, Zhuang Shao, why would you help King Di Jin?"
"I lost, and I was defeated again. It turns out that his intention was not to attack Xi'er, but to do this?"
"But why? Isn't he the emperor's brother?"