Chapter 181: Let me try
“Lord Gu, are you really going with us?”
“We are almost there, and you’re telling me this?”
“This… we might have to use knives later. I’m worried about your safety, my lord.”
“Don’t worry too much. Completing what Bai Qian instructed is the most important thing right now.”
Gu Yu, with Xi Yang, followed a group from the alliance to a minister’s house, intending to do something unspeakable.
Originally, the alliance wanted to finish quickly.
However, they didn’t know where Gu Yu heard the news, but he found them halfway and, having no choice, the alliance members could only take him along.
It had been two days since Bai Qian announced her intention to govern from behind a screen.
During this time, many ministers had died by suicide in the great hall, but no information had been leaked.
This made the ministers who had safely returned home feel immense fear towards Bai Qian’s capabilities.
Bai Qian was not just a beautiful flower vase; she possessed unbelievable abilities, otherwise, she wouldn’t have been able to block the news so easily.
Those who had intended to cause trouble for the Bai family and Gu Qing, upon learning of Bai Qian’s strength, did not act impulsively. Instead, they decided to wait and see how things would develop.
Those who absolutely refused to allow Bai Qian to govern from behind a screen had all died in the great hall.
Now, those who could return home were either moderates with wavering resolve or those who had defected to Bai Qian’s side.
The alliance members’ visit this time was to ascertain the opinions of the moderates and find out which side they stood on.
If they stood with Bai Qian, they could not remain neutral. At the next court session, which was tomorrow, they would have to declare their stance.
As for those who did not stand with Bai Qian, they would only be asked to die.
Gu Yu, accompanying them, also understood Bai Qian’s intentions.
However, he felt he could help speed up the ministers’ agreement and prevent further hesitation.
To this end, Gu Yu had already sent Xi Yang to deliver anonymous letters to each household to prepare them.
After that, it would be time for his Soul-suppressing bell to show its prowess.
It was just that he would have to bear some hardship, eating a lot of sugar to offset the bell’s consumption…
“Lord Gu, we are about to make our move.”
“Wait, you don’t need to make a move yet. Let me try.”
“???”
“Don’t worry, it won’t take too long. You all stay right here and don’t make any rash moves.”
Upon seeing the target minister sitting in the room with the door wide open, the alliance members could no longer contain themselves.
However, Gu Yu suddenly spoke, successfully diverting their attention.
Ignoring the questioning looks on the alliance members’ faces, Gu Yu had Xi Yang stay put while he quickly walked forward. Sticking to the wall, Gu Yu took out the bell from his怀里.
Then, Gu Yu shook the bell.
Upon hearing the bell, the people sitting in the room froze in place, motionless.
Gu Yu did not hide anymore and walked in brazenly. Seeing the teacup in front of the minister, he couldn’t help but take out the laxative and generously added half a spoon, enough to make him use the restroom for half a day.
After adding the laxative, Gu Yu looked around and then lifted the minister’s sleeve. He took out a dagger and carved a large white character on his arm.
After finishing the carving of the white character, Gu Yu took out styptic and pain-relieving medicinal powder. This time, to prove the effect, Gu Yu finally applied a scar-concealing medicinal powder to the wound, guaranteeing it would heal in two days without leaving a trace.
After completing these actions, Gu Yu did not linger. He quickly slipped back into the group.
The effect of the Soul-suppressing bell was about to wear off, and if he was any slower, he would have to shake it again… Gu Yu would never do something that wasted sugar!
God knows he was sick of eating sugar.
After Gu Yu returned to the group, the alliance members looked at him with shocked expressions, not understanding how he managed to freeze the person in place without any reaction.
They had seen from a distance that Gu Yu had taken out a bell and shaken it, then started playing with medicinal powder.
“You don’t need to go out. I’ve already resolved the issue. Tomorrow at court, they will definitely support Bai Qian.”
“Lord Gu, the empress instructed us…”
“I said it’s resolved, it’s resolved. You have also received Bai Qian’s order. When you encounter me, my instructions are supreme.”
“…”
If Gu Qingheng were here, seeing the expressions of the alliance members, he would surely pat their shoulders sympathetically and tell them… not to doubt his brother-in-law’s foresight.
In front of Gu Yu, secrets could not be hidden.
For them to try to play mind games with his brother-in-law, they should reincarnate in their next life, become smarter, and then talk.
When the alliance members encountered Gu Yu halfway, they did not directly reveal what Bai Qian had instructed. They thought it was to prevent Gu Yu from dragging them down and causing them to give blind orders.
However, even if they hadn’t said anything, Gu Yu could have guessed.
The reason? Naturally, it was because Gu Yu had sent a letter to Bai Qian earlier, stating that he would help a little and advised her not to refuse.
Given Gu Yu’s personality of preferring to sit than stand, and lie down than sit, unless it was raining knives, he wouldn’t bother to run errands for Bai Qian for no reason.
It was precisely because Bai Qian’s methods were too simple and crude, easily leading to future troubles. Even if she took the throne later, it would be unstable.
If there were any assassins later, Gu Mengyao would have to guard them diligently.
Furthermore, if they really killed all the ministers… Gu Yu highly suspected that he and his little wife would have to live in the capital permanently.
In the situation of a severe shortage of officials, they would have to fill the positions.
Therefore, considering all future possibilities, Gu Yu did not stand by and did not help.
Bai Qian must not think about keeping them in the capital!!!
Just as Gu Yu was talking with the alliance members, the effect of the Soul-suppressing bell also dissipated, and the people in the room returned to their normal state.
As the minister lifted his teacup again, his sleeve slid down, revealing a large white character carved on his arm. He was initially stunned in shock, then after recovering, he quickly pulled his sleeve down, a hint of panic in his eyes.
Yesterday, he had received a strange letter with not many words.
It simply had the prominent words: “Prosper if you follow me, perish if you oppose me.”
Initially, he had not taken it seriously, thinking it was a threatening letter sent by Bai Qian.
However, this alone would not change his mind!
The Linfeng Kingdom’s dynasty could not fall into the hands of outsiders, especially not a woman!
Bai Qian spoke nicely of governing from behind a screen, but what was the difference between that and usurping the throne?
Although he did not commit suicide in the great hall along with his colleagues, it did not mean he would collude with Bai Qian.
However, seeing the white character suddenly appearing on his arm today, the minister panicked.
He raised his hand to touch the character. Without any pain, it felt as if it had been there since birth.
This was the will of heaven!
It seemed that heaven itself wanted Bai Qian to ascend the throne…