The fake daughter of a fallen ghost is reborn

Gu Shichong's face turned pale.

It was not a new thing to secretly set up spies. Not to mention that he was a prince, even many powerful officials had their own sources of information.

But the difference is that once this crime is made public, it is a capital crime.

As long as his father really wanted to kill him, he could use this as an excuse, and the killing would be justified and recorded in history books, so that people in later generations would think it was justified.

This time, he was really panicked.

It was all Gu Shimin's fault, that ambitious guy, who set up such a trap to lure him into it.

Why...why couldn't he notice Tu Yuxian's abnormality earlier?

Large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead and dripped silently onto the bricks and stones of the Hall of Eternal Life.

The emperor was also really angry and didn't speak for a long time.

After a long silence, he called out, "Gu Shichong."

At this moment, Gu Shichong's voice had already faded: "Your son... is here!"

The emperor's voice was as cold as frost: "I can spare your life out of consideration for the father-son relationship, or I can find the most suitable person to bear all the punishment for you."

Gu Shichong knelt down, his eyes suddenly jumped, and his stiff body remained motionless.

"Go back to Prince Gong's Mansion and think about the secret agents you have. Once you have figured it out, come back to the palace and report to me."

Gu Shichong's heart sank as if it were beating a drum. At this moment, he didn't know whether he was glad that he had escaped death, or heartbroken that the news network he had painstakingly built for many years had failed.

Then the emperor warned coldly: "Don't blame me for not reminding you. Think it over and report back to me. If there are any mistakes or omissions, you will be punished for deceiving the emperor!"

Gu Shichong wanted to speak, but he was already mute from fear. After trying several times, he finally managed to speak: "Your Highness... obeys your command! I thank you for your grace, Father!"

When he left the Hall of Eternal Life, Ge Mingli's desperate cry for mercy behind him was still frightening.

Isn't Ge Mingli the most suitable person to bear the blame for him?

He was just a distant relative, and the Ge family wouldn't be upset over him, but they could make an example of him to scare the monkeys, like they punished Ge Yuanhui, to intimidate the Ge family.

He will never forget today's humiliation, and sooner or later he will make Gu Shimin pay it back a hundredfold!

As for Tu Yuxian, this fence-sitter...

The hatred in Gu Shichong's eyes was so strong that it seemed to be dripping with blood: he had already written Tu Yuxian's handle in those forged letters. The letters were forged, but the knife that could stab Tu Yuxian to death was indeed real.

Gu Shichong's steps were unsteady, and when he walked down the long steps, his legs softened. If it weren't for the eunuch beside him supporting him, he would have rolled down.

“Chong’er…Chong’er!”

Concubine Ge also rushed over after hearing the news. She covered her mouth and asked him in shock, "What happened?"

Gu Shichong was pale, and staggering with weak legs. He was helped into the sedan chair by the eunuchs with difficulty, but he could no longer utter a word.

Concubine Ge wanted to ask something else, but the eunuch said, "Your Majesty, His Majesty has ordered His Highness to return home to reflect on his mistakes. Please don't make things difficult for us servants."

So, Concubine Ge could only watch the sedan chair being carried away from the Changsheng Palace.

She was stunned for a long time, then suddenly looked towards the main entrance of the Changsheng Palace and knelt down.

"Your Majesty, your concubine, Imperial Concubine Ge, requests an audience!"

The eunuch wanted to persuade her, but Concubine Ge didn't even look at her, so it was useless even if she tried to persuade her.

It was Peng Hui who came out of the palace. He said politely, "My Lady, His Majesty has spoken. He has made a decision and does not want to see anyone at the moment. Please return to Cuiwei Palace to settle down."

Seeing that it was Peng Hui, Concubine Ge asked, "Your Majesty, are you really unwilling to even see me?"

Peng Hui said nothing, but just sighed in embarrassment.

Her pupils trembled, and her face was filled with uncontrollable anxiety: "Eunuch Peng, what happened today? Please tell me."

Peng Hui sighed again: "You...you'd better not ask."

After all, if you ask too many questions, how can Your Majesty still protect Prince Gong?

Concubine Ge was panicking. She stopped asking questions and kowtowed solemnly in the direction of the Hall of Eternal Life: "Your Majesty! I didn't teach my son well. Please forgive Chong'er. I am willing to take the blame on your behalf!"

There was no response from the palace, and Concubine Ge could only kowtow and repeat over and over again: "I have not taught my son well, please forgive Chong'er, Your Majesty. I am willing to take the blame on your behalf!"

But she never received the emperor's summons, and only received Gu Shimin.

As soon as Gu Shimin arrived, Peng Hui said, "Your Highness, please come in. His Majesty has been waiting for you for a long time."

Gu Shimin thanked him and then noticed Concubine Ge, who was in a rather embarrassed state at the moment.

He chuckled and said, "Madam Ge, please be well. The ground is cold. Please take care of yourself, Madam Ge. Otherwise, Third Brother will be alone and helpless."

Seeing Gu Shimin coming, Concubine Ge guessed that Chong'er's demotion today was most likely related to Gu Shimin.

She glanced at Gu Shimin coldly, her chin still raised arrogantly.

She snorted coldly: "Born as the offspring of a palace maid, Chong'er will never fall behind you no matter what!"

Gu Shimin's eyes turned cold, but the smile on his lips deepened: "Then I wish Third Brother good luck and escape this disaster."

After saying this, he no longer looked at Concubine Ge's reaction and went into the palace alone.

Concubine Ge felt her back teeth ache. She supported her aching knees and stood up. She glared at the direction of the Hall of Eternal Life and said to Yun Shuang, "Go back to Cuiwei Palace. I want to write a letter to my brother!"

……

As soon as Xue Zhiyi returned to her room, she saw Huo Wuyou in a red dress, leaning sideways and looking at her.

She was startled and closed the door: "Lin'an Hou is getting more and more used to entering the house now."

Huo Wuyou stood up, walked around to her, tilted his head, looked at her, and said, "I have good news to tell you."

Xue Zhiyi sat down and said, "I have also heard that Gu Shichong was demoted by His Majesty. I am afraid that he has been seriously injured this time."

So Huo Wuyou also sat down with her: "Although Gu Shimin defeated Gu Shichong this time, he may not have gained all the benefits."

"Oh?"

Huo Wuyou smiled slightly and said, "The letter forged by Gu Shichong contains many secrets about the Prince Cheng party. To avoid unrest in the court, Your Majesty will not punish them one by one, but with these handles in hand, it will be easy to take the opportunity to punish Prince Cheng whenever you want."

When their eyes met, Xue Zhiyi chuckled, "This way, both sides will suffer."

Huo Wuyou pointed out what she was thinking without hesitation: "This way, we can really kill two birds with one stone."

Xue Zhiyi did not deny it, but Huo Wuyou asked curiously: "Why, you and King Cheng also have a grudge?"

It’s not hatred, but it’s an enemy.

Xue Zhiyi had no way to explain, so he just asked him back: "The entire court is so small. If Prince Gong and Prince Cheng have more people, the Marquis will have less room to expand his power. Moreover, if Prince Cheng's followers are upright officials, how can they have any handle? Even if a few are eliminated, it will be to eliminate harm for the people, isn't it?"

Huo Wuyou just narrowed his eyes and said, "You are very sharp-tongued."

Xue Zhiyi smiled in response: "Thank you, Marquis Lin'an, for your praise."