Chapter 172: Directly Saying a Few Things
When Gu Yu was full of food and drink, he ambled home, contemplating how much silver he could earn.
After calculating a rough estimate, his face immediately lit up with joy.
As Gu Yu was happily smiling on the street, everyone who passed by and saw him felt a pang of pity in their hearts, thinking, “What a good young man!”
“It’s a shame he’s sick…”
“Brother-in-law, where have you been? Hurry into the mansion, I have something to tell you.”
Just as Gu Yu was nearing the Gu Residence, Gu Qingheng, who had been sitting on the doorstep, saw him and his eyes lit up. He then reached out and pulled Gu Yu into the mansion, leaving Gu Yu utterly bewildered.
However, after hearing Gu Qingheng’s words, Gu Yu’s confusion was cleared.
He guessed that his brother-in-law had heard some new gossip and, lacking someone to share it with, wanted to confide in him.
Alas, he was truly a competent brother-in-law!
Thinking this, Gu Yu couldn’t help but praise himself as he looked at Gu Qingheng walking briskly ahead.
However, as they walked, Gu Yu suddenly realized something was wrong!
This wasn’t the path back to his courtyard.
Nor was it the way to Gu Qingheng’s room.
Instead, it led directly to Gu Qing’s study… Gu Yu remembered this study very clearly because his father-in-law always liked to call him over for lectures.
Had his brother-in-law taken the wrong medicine?
He usually hated this study, so why was he suddenly acting out of character today and bringing him here!
“Qingheng, wait, where are you taking me now?”
“Oh, brother-in-law, you’ll know when we get there.”
“Hmph, if you don’t tell me, I’m going back to sleep.”
Thinking this, Gu Yu stopped walking and stood still, making Gu Qingheng turn around with confusion.
However, upon hearing Gu Yu’s words, Gu Qingheng’s face showed a hint of evasion, making Gu Yu even more suspicious.
What had happened?
“It’s not that I can’t tell you… I just want you, brother-in-law, to talk to my father and stop him from sighing all the time.”
“Is father-in-law sighing because the Emperor died?”
“Yes, my father has been shut in his study for several days, and I don’t know what he’s thinking about alone. Although he comes out to eat on time, he looks very dejected.”
Hearing Gu Qingheng’s words, Gu Yu hadn’t expected his father-in-law to be so sad about the Emperor’s death.
Thinking about it carefully, it was no wonder Gu Qing was so dispirited.
After all, the imperial decrees issued from the palace before were all released by Bai Qian under the Emperor’s name.
Gu Qing had thought he was being heavily relied upon and had been secretly pleased.
However, now that the Emperor had died, everything was meaningless.
“As long as he can still eat, there’s no problem. But you, kid, should have just said it directly. Why act so mysterious?”
“I was afraid you’d sneak away again, brother-in-law! The last time my dad called you to the study, you feigned a bathroom break and ran away.”
“Can that be compared? You don’t even need to ask me to run! Stop dawdling and let’s go quickly. You should have come to find me sooner.”
After glaring at Gu Qingheng, Gu Yu strode forward quickly.
After Gu Mengyao went to serve in the Imperial Palace, the problems at home needed him to solve.
However, he would see how his father-in-law was doing later.
If he was doing well, he would directly speak about some matters.
This way, Gu Qing wouldn’t have to overthink things.
Of course, his father-in-law would surely “explode” when he heard the news… At that time, he would act according to the situation!
Anyway, there wouldn’t be too many major problems.
“Gu Yu? Why are you here? Have a seat.”
“I heard from Qingheng that father-in-law isn’t doing well. I don’t know what happened? Mengyao is in the Imperial Palace now and can’t get time off to come back, so you have to tell me whatever it is and see if I can solve it.”
“It’s nothing major, it’s just that I’m not in a good mood after hearing the news of the Emperor’s death.”
Upon hearing that Gu Qingheng had spilled the beans, Gu Qing first looked at his gossipy son, then sighed dejectedly. He didn’t hide anything.
Gu Qing was extremely satisfied with his son-in-law, Gu Yu.
And because Gu Yu was a son-in-law who married into the wife’s family, he treated Gu Yu as half a son.
Therefore, there was no reason to conceal anything.
Seeing that Gu Qing was in good spirits, Gu Yu nodded at him, thinking that his father-in-law was in a good frame of mind.
Clearly, he wasn’t too saddened, as he was able to speak the truth now. He was merely dejected.
Anyone would be dejected. He thought he would have a smooth career path, but now it was all in vain.
“Actually, your son-in-law also has some things he wants to say, but I don’t know if father-in-law can handle it.”
“Haha, how can I say it? I’m a general who has been on the battlefield. You don’t need to worry too much, just say it!”
“Empress Bai Qian is preparing to sit on the Dragon Throne and is determined to obtain the Linfeng Kingdom’s throne.”
“…”
Upon hearing Gu Yu’s words, the smile that was originally hanging on Gu Qing’s lips instantly stiffened. His eyes then looked at Gu Yu with disbelief, as if he couldn’t believe his ears.
What did his son-in-law just say?
Empress Bai Qian wanted to ascend the throne???
“Gu Yu, is what you’re saying true?”
“True as pearls!”
“Nonsense! How can Bai Qian, a woman, become the Emperor of Linfeng Kingdom? It’s sheer nonsense!”
Seeing that Gu Yu’s expression was not feigned, Gu Qing’s face turned ashen, and he slammed the table, his words clearly conveying his disapproval.
He did not agree with Bai Qian’s actions.
Becoming the Emperor of Linfeng Kingdom is not like buying vegetables in the market, where you can just casually pick one up.
Bai Qian could never ascend the throne, it was simply wishful thinking!
If a woman were to become the Emperor of Linfeng Kingdom, the country would be ruined!
Not only would the civilians within the country be terrified, but even people from other countries, upon hearing this news, would not know what to think!
Just thinking about it was bad enough. If they harbored ill intentions…
“No, I must discuss this with other officials and devise a suitable plan! I cannot watch Linfeng Kingdom head towards destruction. Even if Bai Qian is the Empress, what does she, a woman, know? If she truly ascends the throne, it would be unacceptable…”
“Father-in-law, please wait. Mengyao and I both know about Bai Qian’s intention to ascend the throne! Furthermore, we have already chosen our side.”
“Chosen your side?”
“Yes, we’ve decided to support Empress Bai Qian… By the way, the Emperor didn’t just die recently, he passed away some time ago. Those imperial decrees and memorials were all approved and issued by Empress Bai Qian.”
“…”
Upon hearing Gu Yu’s words, Gu Qing really wanted to scold him and make him come to his senses.
However, upon hearing that Bai Qian had been in power for some time, Gu Qing’s face darkened, and he was speechless.
If that were the case, then it meant Bai Qian had issued the decree to promote him, not the Emperor!!!
