Chapter 328: Popular Support
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Chu You raised his head and downed the glass of wine in one gulp. Then, he slammed the empty glass heavily on the table.
This time, the Yu Family suggested using the Eldest Princess’ illness to pressure the Emperor.
However, he didn’t expect that the Yu Family, who had always been peaceful all these years, would still hide their selfish motives. They planned to use luck techniques to obtain a hundred years of luck for the Yu Family behind his back!
So be it. They were actually stupid enough to be discovered.
They had let the Emperor have something on them.
Chu You’s face was tense, and there seemed to be a wild beast shouting in frustration in his eyes.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
A fair and slender hand picked up a white porcelain wine pot and personally poured wine for Chu You. Her pearl-like nails shone brightly under the white porcelain.
Chu You looked up and met Gu Yunrong’s warm smile. “Don’t be anxious.”
Gu Yunrong was wearing a bright red dress embroidered with white butterflies and flowers. The butterfly beads on her temples and the ruby earrings on her earlobes swayed slightly, making her skin look delicate and flawless.
The young girl’s face was like jade, and her eyes were as clear as water. When she smiled, she was like a bright pearl that was dizzying. She was as beautiful as a hibiscus, and she was indescribably charming.
Her smile, her voice, and her presence… To Chu You, it had the power to soothe his soul.
Just by looking at her like this, the anger in Chu You’s heart dissipated by more than half, and gentleness and sweetness appeared in his eyes.
“In order to seek luck for our family, the Yu Family didn’t hesitate to sacrifice innocent children. His Highness didn ‘t know about this, and the Emperor couldn’t blame him for nothing.”
Gu Yunrong also poured herself a cup of wine and comforted her gently. “The courtiers and the aristocratic families won’t agree. ‘
Chu You held the wine glass in one hand and swirled it casually. He thought to himself, Rongeris too naive.
She didn’t know that her brother, who looked gentle and refined on the surface, was actually sinister. He was scheming and unscrupulous in order to protect his throne!
It was just that he hadn’t let his brother catch him in the wrong all these years.
Still..
Chu You stared at Gu Yunrong’s clear eyes affectionately and attentively. She had a pretty nose and full cherry lips… His gaze became even more passionate.
It was her innocence and purity that made him infatuated and happy.
“I’ve found my child!’
A woman ‘s sharp and excited voice suddenly sounded on the street outside the window.
Gu Yunrong subconsciously looked down at the street through the open window. She saw a couple in their 30s happily talking to an old woman. “I was so worried that I didn’t sleep well the whole night. I thought that the child would never be found.”
“Fortunately, the heavens… No, fortunately, the Emperor blesses me!”
The woman in green pressed her palms together, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Of course, Chu You heard it too. He frowned again, and his lips curled into a cold smile.
Hell, his royal brother was so sinister. He probably wanted to use this opportunity to build momentum and win the hearts of the people!
His horizons were really shallow. He was just a lowly commoner. What could he do!
Gu Yunrong looked down at the couple who were crying tears of joy on the street. She muttered, “Your Highness, I’m wondering if the Emperor is acting..
“Um, what I mean is that the Emperor is attracting attention.’
She slowed down on the last four words meaningfully.
It meant that the so-called “borrowing luck technique” might be a trap set up by the Emperor to frame the Yu Family.
” ” Chu You’s expression changed slightly. He pursed his thin lips tightly and put down the wine glass in his hand.
He had never thought of this possibility.
Gu Yunrong continued in an orderly manner, “The Eldest Prince is the Emperor’s only son. He has been impeached by the censor. The Emperor cannot sit back and watch his successor’s reputation be damaged. ‘
“At this point, there are only two things the Emperor can do now. Either distort the truth and shut everyone up, or divert the trouble.”
“On the eighth day of the first month, the Eldest Prince was the one who was unfilial and disobedient to the Empress Dowager first. In order to protect the Eldest Prince, the Emperor slandered the Yuan Family. There were so many eyes watching that day. Be it the aristocratic families or nobles, they aren’t blind. ‘
“The Emperor can’t be a tyrant to shut people up. Then, the only thing he can do is divert the trouble and use another matter to divert the attention of the court officials and the people to fight for the popular support of the Eldest Prince.”
Chu You raised his glass again and lowered his eyes to drink, frowning in deep thought.
An old woman’s excited voice came from the street outside the window. “The
Emperor really loves the people like his son!”
“That’s right. The Emperor is benevolent.. It’s a blessing for the people to have such a wise ruler!”