The fake daughter of a fallen ghost is reborn

The emperor said, "These people wrote to me because this person is Min'er's staff member after all, and he used his power to do evil. They wrote to me saying that Min'er was unable to control his subordinates, so he indulged his staff members to do evil, and they want me to punish Min'er as well."

The emperor shook his head and sighed, "Most importantly, I hope this incident can serve as a deterrent and warning to other princes, so that they can manage their own people well. Otherwise, if these dirty things happen every other day, the people's resentment will only deepen."

After hearing this, Huo Wuyou seemed to have learned something. He patted his knees in shame and said, "But after all, it's not my cousin Prince Cheng's fault. Uncle, don't blame him too much. Talk to him in private and ask him to be more careful in the future."

The emperor glanced at him and asked, "When did your relationship become so good?"

Huo Wuyou smiled and said, "Uncle, what you said is true. I am not familiar with those court officials who reported my cousin, but my cousin and I are real relatives. I know who I should support."

Huo Wuyou was not familiar with those court officials, but the emperor knew them very well. Among those who wrote to the emperor, eight out of ten were officials who had close contacts with Gu Shichong.

He also knew that the relationship between his two sons was as hostile as fire and water, otherwise why would they involve his son Min'er in such a small matter?

Not knowing what he was thinking of, he looked at Huo Wuyou and smiled slightly. His eagle eyes were sharp enough to see into people's hearts: "Min'er is your cousin, and Chong'er is also your cousin. What do you think of Chong'er?"

Huo Wuyou lowered his eyes and thought for a while: "We are all cousins, what's the difference? It's just..."

He pondered for a while, lowered his voice, and said, "It's just his temper. He always misunderstands that this young lady has a crush on him, or thinks that this maid has deep feelings for him. It seems that half of the women in Huajing can't help but fall in love with him... It's really annoying."

Thinking Huo Wuyou was going to say something serious, the emperor was so amused after listening carefully that he fell backwards and even Peng Hui, who was serving beside him, couldn't help but laugh softly.

The emperor pointed at him and said: "If this statement of yours were to be spread outside, Chong'er would probably fight you to the death!"

Huo Wuyou said jokingly, "Uncle, you have to keep your mouth shut for me."

After a burst of laughter, the topic was brought to an end.

The emperor then said seriously, "This case is currently under investigation by the Dali Temple, but I am a little worried. If someone is trying to harm Min'er, I have no way of knowing."

Huo Wuyou slapped his thigh and said, "Uncle, why don't you send someone to keep an eye on them?"

The emperor agreed and said: "That is why I summoned you today."

Huo Wuyou belatedly pointed at himself and said, "Me?"

The emperor nodded: "Work with Tu Yuxian to investigate this matter for me."

Huo Wuyou asked him stealthily: "Is the result of this investigation what you want, uncle, or..."

The emperor grabbed the memorial and threw it at him: "Where did you learn the bad behavior of these corrupt officials? Don't say you don't want to come to the court. Even if you want to, I dare not!"

Huo Wuyou looked embarrassed: "Uncle, you know I don't have any ability. I am just a noble who lives on and waits for death. You want me to do such a serious job? I can't do it."

The emperor was furious: "What's wrong with you just keeping an eye on it for me?"

He knew very well that this case was an attempt by Gu Shichong to trip up Gu Shimin. He did not object to his two sons fighting each other, but regardless of who won or lost, he had to keep the result within the range he wanted.

Before those forces in the court that might threaten the foundation of Dayong disappeared, he could not allow either of them to be completely defeated, nor could he allow either of them to become the undisputed crown prince.

Therefore, he needed someone who was independent of these two parties, and preferably independent of the court, to monitor the investigation process for him with legitimate reasons.

Hearing this, Huo Wuyou smiled and said, "But others have to listen to me. If I go like this, who will believe that I am the one appointed by His Majesty himself?"

The emperor thought it made sense, so he grabbed a jade pendant from the table and threw it to him: "Take this jade cicada, Tu Yuxian will recognize it and will not dare to disobey you."

Huo Wuyou looked at it and saw that it was a piece of mutton-fat jade carved into the shape of a cicada, the size of a palm.

The emperor said, "You should inform me of any progress in the case. With this gift, you can enter and leave the palace during these days."

Huo Wuyou then bowed and said, "I obey your order!"

"That's enough." The emperor was also angry with him today, so he said, "If there's nothing else, leave."

But Huo Wuyou hesitated to speak.

The emperor saw this and asked him, "Anything else?"

Huo Wuyou smiled and said, "Uncle, what reward will I get if I succeed in this?"

The emperor laughed angrily: "Why don't you tell me? If I mess up, how should I punish you?"

Huo Wuyou said: "It won't go wrong, don't worry, uncle!"

The emperor sneered: "Then let's talk about it after we get it done. Don't be like Chong'er, who dares to come and ask for a reward without any attitude."

Not only was he restless, the Ge family was even more restless.

"Prince Gong's cousin?"

The emperor only snorted: "He came to me to ask for a maid as a concubine, saying that the maid admired him."

Huo Wuyou felt uneasy: "Who is it?"

The emperor sighed helplessly: "Jianzhang Palace, Xue Zhiyi."

Huo Wuyou's eyes trembled silently, and he almost blurted out: "No!"

After saying this, he suppressed his panic and said, "It's rare for my grandmother to have someone close to her. If she's taken away, what should she do?"

The emperor was angrily said: "He is too troublesome. Why should I reward him? Dream on!"

Huo Wuyou also echoed: "That's right, everyone he sees wants to admire him."

When coming out of the Palace of Eternal Life, Huo Wuyou almost crushed the jade cicada.

Gu Shichong, right?

This time he is determined to make this guy suffer!

……

Jianzhang Palace.

Not long after Huo Wuyou left, Gu Shichong arrived.

Outside the main hall, Xue Zhiyi saluted him and said, "Welcome to His Royal Highness Prince Gong."

Gu Shichong stopped and his eyes stayed on her for a moment: "No need to be polite."

Behind Xue Zhiyi, Lan Ying was almost staring at her back with anger: Sure enough, some people with bad intentions came to the palace just to flirt with other women, and not only that, they also wanted more! Sooner or later, she would have to tell His Royal Highness Prince Gong and Marquis Lin'an, so that they would both dislike her, so as not to be deceived by this vixen!

But right now, her own affairs are more urgent.

Lan Ying was about to ask His Royal Highness Prince Gong to move aside to talk, but Xue Zhiyi seemed to have seen through her thoughts and said, "Lan Ying, go to the tea room and prepare tea for His Royal Highness."

Lan Ying looked indignant, and Xue Zhiyi reminded her again: "Go."

Gu Shichong also said: "Go if I tell you to."

Lan Ying then responded: "Yes..."

Before leaving, he did not forget to glare at Xue Zhiyi fiercely.

Seeing this, Gu Shichong could only smile helplessly and shook his head: He is really a disaster. Look, two more women are jealous of him and are vying for his favor and are refusing to give in to each other.