Chapter 808 Brother Yiyi
The young boy would not listen to honest advice and only knew how to argue. Ji Feiyan and Zhuo Minlan lost all patience, bowed and left angrily.
Gu Yuanqiong and Ning Fengzhe joined forces to lure Gu Mengzhen and murder the people of Beizhaotai.
Their schemes, of course, could not be hidden from the people of Beizhaotai. Zhou Zixi used strategies from a distance to secretly help his two beloved sons; Miao Si followed Fang Lingxiang's plan and controlled the situation.
Everyone in Beizhaotai was trapped in a situation in which their lives were in imminent danger. Gu Yuanqiong stepped forward bravely, disregarding his own life and even going against his father to speak up for Fang Renshu, willing to live and die with all the people in Beizhaotai.
Ji Feiyan and others could tell at a glance whether Gu Yuanqiong was sincere or just pretending.
Now, they are fighting alone, seeing the coldness of the world. Even if Gu Yuanqiong's words are false, to them, it is commendable courage and rare warmth. Therefore, Beizhaotai returns to Gu Yuanqiong.
Initially, Gu Mengzhen wanted to support Gu Yuanqiong to check Yan Yu. Unexpectedly, the people of Beizhaotai were resentful and undisciplined. They frequently offered suggestions, and he was able to deal with both enemy forces at the same time with ease.
Even though he asked Zhou Zixi for good advice, Gu Mengzhen was still defeated and almost died.
Yan Yu was even more defeated and had to hide in the palace, isolating himself from the outside world as much as possible. Miao Si and Fang Zhixuan tried their best to protect their master and barely managed to keep the palace of Emperor Jin safe.
Afterwards, Ji Feiyan explored the secrets of Tongshitai and learned about Gu Yuanqiong's life experience.
Protected by Beizhaotai's high position, Gu Yuanqiong entered the secret passage of Tongshitai and learned the truth.
Originally, Gu Yuanqiong was soft-hearted towards Gu Mengzhen because of the relationship between father and son. After that, he no longer had any ties in his heart and could do whatever he wanted.
Gu Mengzhen was really unable to stand it, and had no choice but to decide to conspire with Yan Yu.
Thinking that Yan Yu was just a child, Gu Mengzhen went to Prince Dijin's mansion in person, amused him with toys, and patiently taught him how to command his subordinates and protect his brother.
Cooperation is beneficial. Yan Yu took advantage of the situation and cooperated with Gu Mengzhen to resist Gu Yuanqiong.
Brothers gradually became familiar with each other.
Spending every day and night together, Gu Mengzhen seemed to see the figure of his "good brother" Yan Yumo, and unknowingly, they became very open-hearted.
He felt that Yan Yu had no memory and could not understand, so he confessed his mistakes to him and expressed his brotherly love to him.
Yan Yu unexpectedly discovered the gentle side of her brother and couldn't help but return the warmth.
The two are very close, like father and son as well as brothers, and they are harmonious and sympathetic to each other.
Gu Mengzhen laid out a plan and, seeing the right moment, attacked Gu Yuanqiong and Beizhaotai, trying to accuse them of crimes.
Gu Yuanqiong withdrew in time, using the excuse of going on a trip to quickly leave Beijing, intending to sit back and watch the fire from the other side of the river and reap the benefits.
During this period, the brothers got along very well and were like a family.
Gu Mengzhen held out hope that perhaps his younger brother was not a greedy person and would not compete with him for the throne.
The emperor's younger brother is still young. As long as he teaches him seriously, he will grow up according to his wishes.
They, brothers, should be able to truly be friendly and respectful to each other.
It was just a selfish thought and before he could put it into practice, an imperial decree came like a bucket of cold water, waking Gu Mengzhen up.
"What's the simplified etiquette?"
"My brother is only two years old, his speech is still awkward, how can he understand the etiquette? Who dares to falsely convey the emperor's order?!"
Without hearing the words "give me a seat", He Jingche stood up according to etiquette, bowed, and spoke in a proper tone.
"Reporting to the emperor, in order to avoid suspicion, the king did not use the governor to write the edict on his behalf. This edict was indeed written by the king himself and sealed with his own jade seal. No one has forged the edict."
"The king dislikes complicated etiquette, so he changed it immediately. For example, when subjects greet the monarch, and when younger people greet their elders, they changed the formalities to common etiquette. He encouraged the people of the world to respect themselves and everyone to be dignified, not to perform formalities easily, and to simplify the etiquette as much as possible."
"There are many more like this. Please have your Majesty take a look first, and I will announce it to the world later."
Gu Mengzhen was a little annoyed and a little impatient.
"Send it up."
He Jingche responded.
"Yes."
The palace maid took the imperial edict and respectfully presented it to the emperor.
Gu Mengzhen glanced at it casually and made a quick conclusion.
"Come here, take He Jingche, the governor and the chancellor, to the Tongshitai and charge him with 'falsely conveying the emperor's will' and execute him without mercy!"
The guards at the Bronze Office entered the hall upon hearing the sound.
He Jingche called them.
"My Lords, please slow down."
He remained calm, turned to the dragon throne and reported the rules.
"Although I am not talented, I am also a subordinate of King Di Jin and have a small position. If the emperor wishes to punish me, please get the approval of Lord Yan before you can do it. Otherwise, it will be an act of usurpation and rebellion."
Gu Mengzhen smiled bitterly.
"Ha ha……"
"Tell me, how can a two-year-old child care about the people and know how to write an imperial decree?"
He Jingche is fearless and full of confidence.
"If the emperor doesn't believe it, he can go to Prince Dijin's mansion and meet with the king, and he will know the answer himself."
Gu Mengzhen waved his hand, dismissed the guards, and slowly revealed the trick.
"I can see what you are thinking at a glance."
"Lead me into Prince Dijin's palace, and use the name of Prince Dijin to get rid of me. Then, support the young emperor to ascend the throne, and you will control the court and dominate the world."
"How can I do as you wish?"
He Jingche understood the meaning himself and responded calmly.
"Your Majesty cares about the relationship between brothers, so you have come to ask your brother's opinion. Since Your Majesty has no objection, I will go and announce your order."
"On behalf of the king, I would like to thank you for your trust."
Gu Mengzhen's dragon eyes were dark and fierce.
"You are trying to win the hearts of the people and achieve great things. I can indulge you a little, but you should cherish your wise ministers."
"But, I want to remind you, Lord He, to be careful and not let me catch any evidence of you falsely conveying the Emperor's will. You know my methods. Once I succeed, I will never let you off easily."
He Jingche is humble.
"Your Majesty's earnest teachings, I am humble and dull, and I feel ashamed to accept them."
"I have important matters to attend to, Your Majesty, so please allow me to leave."
Gu Mengzhen gritted his teeth and held back his anger.
"He Aiqing, please do as you please."
He Jingche knelt down and saluted.
"Yes, Wei Chen is resigning."
Troubles came one after another. Not long after He Jingche left, Zhong Jian's influence returned.
Zhong Jian himself did not arrive, but people who were attached to the Zhong clan and the Yao clan requested to see the emperor. They united as one to advise and plead with the emperor to appoint a queen as soon as possible. They kept saying that only when the harem was at peace could the previous dynasty be safe.
They spoke righteously and cited the example of all the previous emperors, saying that none of them had treated their first wives harshly. They openly and secretly asked Gu Mengzhen to enthrone Zhong Suluo as the empress.
In Gu Mengzhen's heart, the queen had already been chosen, and that was his Huaer. Even if Huaer passed away, he wanted to keep the position of queen, as if she were still there.
Therefore, in the past two years, he found all kinds of excuses to refuse to enthrone the queen.
Missing Hua'er, he honored Queen Zhenyu and kept the furnishings of Fengluan Palace intact. He often stayed quietly in Fengluan Palace to reminisce about the past.
Zhong Jian's excuses became more and more tricky, and this time, Gu Mengzhen found it difficult to refuse.
Well, anyway, the queen is in the harem and is not allowed to interfere in state affairs. To put it bluntly, it is just an honorary position, even lower than a title, so just enthrone her.
Just as Gu Mengzhen was about to give in, another imperial decree came with great momentum.
King Dijin drafted a decree: The emperor and empress, the emperor and empress, are both masters and share the throne. The emperor and empress cannot call themselves "I" when facing their wives and empresses, but must call themselves "I" or "foolish husband"; the empress and empress can call themselves "I" or "minister" when facing their husbands, to show that the emperor and empress are equal.