dognovel Chapter 289 What a loss! !
Chapter 289 What a loss! !
into the night.
After making sure that the little guy had fallen asleep, Jiang Yanchuan slowly walked to the door and gently pushed it open.
A group of clear-minded people outside the door stood in the shadows on the corridor, motionless. At first glance, they seemed to have perfectly blended into the darkness, waiting for an opportunity to give newcomers a little shock.
Their stiff movements also made it clear that they had been waiting here for a long time.
Seeing Jiang Yanchuan walking out of the door, everyone had a look of wanting to say something but stopping themselves.
Jiang Yanchuan raised his hand and pointed to the empty box in the opposite corner, signaling them with his eyes to go in to discuss.
So a group of people followed Emperor Mingze in a mighty and nimble manner and walked over in an orderly manner.
When everyone had squeezed into the box, a minister hesitated and said, "Your Majesty—"
"The matter of Duke Wang..."
Although they seemed to dislike Duke Wang, they did not want to see him convicted for this.
Duke Wang did join forces with former Prime Minister Gu Ruizhou to stage this big show, but in essence, these two people just wanted to free Gu Ruizhou from the constraints of Prince Jing so that he could work wholeheartedly for Emperor Mingze.
Emperor Mingze has always had his own set of principles in governing the country.
He had been fighting in many wars for many years, so he had a deeper understanding of the saying "When a general is away from the battlefield, he is not always subject to military orders."
Therefore, as long as he can judge that what Duke Wang did was for the country and the people, Duke Wang would most likely not be convicted.
However, they will not feel at ease until this matter is settled.
Jiang Yanchuan saw through everyone's thoughts at a glance, and suddenly chuckled and said, "Why do you think I know nothing about this matter?"
The expressions of everyone present were stunned for a moment: "???"
It seems that no one has ever asked this question?
After I reacted, a surge of anger suddenly rushed to my head!
So, Lord Wang had clearly seen all of their fear and caution this afternoon, but he kept silent out of spite?!
What a loss!!
The sound of teeth grinding rang out one after another, and was particularly clear in this quiet environment.
Before the emotions reached their peak, there was a light knock on the door.
“Knock, knock, knock—”
The three light and regular knocks on the door successfully scared the minister in the room.
Jiang Yanchuan spoke in time: "Come in."
The door was not locked. The guards on both sides pushed the door open, revealing two figures outside the door with solemn expressions.
Gu Ruizhou walked in slowly behind Duke Wang, with a dazed expression, looking a little confused.
Half an incense stick of time ago, he was in the side room at the side of the lobby, closing his eyes and preparing to fall asleep, when he heard a sudden and hurried knock on the door. He suddenly felt a sense of panic for no reason.
After opening the door, Lord Wang stared at him seriously for a long while, then reached out and patted him on the shoulder twice: "Your Majesty has summoned me, follow me."
"???"
Is his life coming to an end? !
The hotel had been surrounded by Emperor Mingze's men. Duke Wang did not give any further explanation, and Gu Ruizhou did not add any unnecessary burden to the other party.
It was not until Gu Ruizhou, with a look of anger on his face, stood in front of Emperor Mingze that he asked hesitantly, "...Sir, what is this?"
As soon as the words came out, the atmosphere in the room became silent again, and even the fine dust floating in the air seemed to be stagnant.
Facing the indescribable looks from his former colleagues, Gu Ruizhou was confused.
Suddenly——
"Gu Ruizhou."
Emperor Mingze's calm and confident voice instantly made Gu Ruizhou's whole body twitch very obviously.
After twitching, Gu Ruizhou suddenly raised his head and looked at Duke Wang standing in front of him with shock.
As he exerted force, there was a "cracking" sound as the bones in his neck dislocated.
He just revealed his identity after meeting her? ! !
Duke Wang: “…”
I feel sad, but have no one to talk to.
After all, who would believe that everyone in the room could hear the little guy's inner voice... such a mysterious thing? !
Duke Wang soon calmed down.
Fortunately, he will be cleared of the charges soon!
Gu Ruizhou knelt on the ground with a bang: "Gu Ruizhou, the guilty minister, pays respect to His Majesty——"
The trembling tone made the last syllable of his voice last for a long time. Jiang Yanchuan was silent for a moment and sighed deeply.
He woke the man up from the ground and asked Eunuch Changshun to show Gu Ruizhou a seat.
After everything was arranged, he finally spoke in a deep voice.
The first sentence gave the other party a dose of reassurance: "I have always known everything you and Lord Wang have done over the years."
It might not be accurate to say that he knew it all. Over the years, he had always been involved in all the actions of Gu Ruizhou and Lord Wang.
Even the fire that year was the burnt body he sent people to find.
Pushing forward further...
——Gu Ruizhou was able to discover Prince Xin’s conspiracy because of a series of arrangements he made in secret.
The court needs capable ministers like Gu Ruizhou.
However, if Gu Ruizhou changed sides midway, not only would it not be hidden from King Jing, but it would also make the other party defensive.
It would be better for him to go into the dark and then, through the hand of Duke Wang, put forward political ideas that benefit the country and the people.
In a split second, Gu Ruizhou had figured out almost all the key points of the matter just based on Emperor Mingze's words.
His heart was filled with excitement, and tears welled up in his eyes.
He thought he was walking alone in the darkness and enduring hardships in the face of adversity, but behind him was actually the country he loved so deeply!
Gu Ruizhou couldn't hide the choking in his throat: "I, I had no choice but to burn down the prime minister's residence. The damage caused by this incident-"
This has always been a thorn in his heart.
Although Da Rui was wealthy and the salaries of officials in the court were relatively high, Emperor Mingze never wasted money in these years and was frugal in all his needs just to be able to subsidize more military supplies.
The fire he set almost burned down the entire prime minister's residence!
Regret, self-blame, shame——
"what."
Emperor Mingze suddenly said in a low voice: "The damage caused by burning down the Prime Minister's Mansion can be compensated by this inn."
Correspondingly, he would also give Gu Ruizhou some additional rewards.
The little guy had been thinking about this matter for the entire afternoon, and even listed several plans, just to be able to use this place as a corner of the gold mountain given to him...
Gu Ruizhou: “…”
Gu Ruizhou: “???”
The guilt in his heart suddenly stopped, and Gu Ruizhou's fingers twitched, but he still said with a wooden face: "...Yes."
Jiang Yanchuan did not dwell on this topic for long, and continued: "Several years have passed, and now it is time to return to the court. I will appoint you as the magistrate of Quchun County, and you will join us--"
Gu Ruizhou hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I have some important matters to deal with here, and I cannot leave for the time being..."
Gu Ruizhou's voice became lower and lower until it disappeared completely, and he was unable to finish his words.
The officials around him had different expressions, but the looks they gave him were particularly meaningful.
Gu Ruizhou's eyes were full of confusion. Just as he was about to speak, he heard a familiar childish voice coming from outside the door.
[Ah! Cheng Cheng is found! ! ]
[Father must be hiding secretly in this box! ]