Chapter 329: Popular Support
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
A few neighbors heard the commotion and came over. They gathered together and praised the Emperor vividly. Someone even mentioned Gu Yanfei. “And that Second Lady Gu, she’s really a god!”
Chu You’s brows furrowed even more tightly. There seemed to be a thick layer of dark clouds on his forehead, and his gaze was cold.
Upon hearing the commoners mention Gu Yanfei, Gu Yunrong pursed her lips. After taking a sip of wine, she said, “Your Highness, Gu Yanfei once said that she had received guidance from an old Daoist priest in Huaibei and learned some spells…”
At that time, Gu Yanfei spoke nonchalantly and didn’t seem to be telling the truth. She only thought that Gu Yanfei was spewing nonsense again and was playing tricks on her.
But now, everything made Gu Yunrong certain that Gu Yanfei had indeed obtained some “opportunities” in Huaibei.
Gu Yunrong took another sip of wine and tightened her grip on the glass. The rippling wine reflected in her eyes, adding a tinge of coldness.
From the start, Gu Yanfei had been pretending to be a pig to eat a tiger.
From the start, Gu Yanfei had traveled all the way from Huaibei to the capital for revenge. In order to take revenge on herself and Mother Su… She even planned to vent her anger on those who treated her well, like Madam Gu, Fang Mingfeng, and Kang Wang!
At the end of the day, the reason why things had developed to this stage was because she felt that she owed Gu Yanfei. She had endured every step and retreated step by step. She had been too careless.
It was too late for regrets.
Gu Yunrong quickly adjusted her emotions. When she looked at Chu You again, her expression was calm, and her voice remained calm. “Your Highness, why don’t you send someone to Huaibei to investigate? I don’t know what kind of sorcery she learned there.
Chu You looked in the direction of the Chengtian Gate from afar and quickly retracted his gaze. He asked in a low voice, “Rong’er, do you think those are all illusions?’
After all, Shangqing was burned in front of everyone. The Blood Gu was also drawn out of An Le’s body under the eyes of so many people..
Gu Yunrong curled her lips, revealing a pair of shallow dimples. Her smile was intoxicating, causing Chu You’s gaze to be glued to her face.
Gu Yunrong dipped her fingertip in some wine and slowly wrote the word “Dragon” on the table. Her handwriting was gentle and elegant.
The tip of her index finger paused at the end of the pen for a moment, and her water-like eyes were exceptionally bright.
Chu You stared at the word “Dragon” and narrowed his sharp eyes.
“The common people are too easily incited.” Gu Yunrong sighed slightly. She had a feeling that everyone was drunk and she was the only one awake.
She took out a handkerchief from her sleeve. Her thick and long eyelashes fluttered as she said calmly, ‘Gu Yanfei has put in a lot of effort to obtain the Eldest Prince’s favor.
She was about to wipe her hands when Chu You took the handkerchief.
“I’ll do it.” Chu You carefully wiped Gu Yunrong’s slender fingers, which were stained with wine. His actions were extremely gentle, as if he was wiping a supreme treasure.
In the end, he gently kissed Gu Yunrong’s fingertips and retreated like a butterfly playing with a flower. He looked up at her and said, “I’ll get someone to make a trip to Huaibei later.”
Even if Gu Yunrong hadn’t mentioned it, he would have investigated Gu Yanfei.
Ever since Gu Yanfei returned to the capital, both Rong’er and him have been having a hard time.
Gu Yunrong could feel how much Chu You cherished her. Her heart trembled, and her eyes sparkled. A faint blush appeared on her cheeks.
Thud thud thud…
The sound of hurried footsteps came from outside the private seat, approaching.
Gu Yunrong quickly retracted her hand. Her fingertips were still slightly hot.
A middle-aged man with a pale face and a beard quickly walked into the elegant seat. He walked to Chu You without looking sideways and bowed. “Your Highness, the head of the Yu Family has already confessed.”
As soon as he said this, the temperature in the private room plummeted, and the air froze.
Chu You’s expression changed again, and the affection between his brows disappeared.
“Useless thing!” He crumpled the handkerchief in his hand into a ball, his eyes shooting out a cold and sinister light. “A family head is so spineless!’
Gu Yunrong nodded slightly in agreement.
She couldn’t help but think of Yuan Zhe’s unyielding behavior on the eighth day of the Lunar New Year.
Compared to the Yuan Family, the Yu Family was really far inferior. It was no wonder that the Yu Family had gradually declined over the years and was no longer as prosperous as before.
The pale and beardless middle-aged man lowered his head, not daring to look into Chu You’s eyes. He then reported, “Qin He was the one who interrogated him.’
Upon hearing the name “Qin He”, Chu You’s eyes turned cold again. Qin He had been promoted by the Empress Dowager to his current status, but he had bitten back at her. How hateful.
The white-faced, beardless middle-aged man braced himself and continued,
“Shangqing and the Yu Family Head are bickering with each other…”
His words were quite reserved. To put it bluntly, these two people were dogfighting.
Chu You’s eyes were dark and gloomy, his anger rising to the extreme with the other party’s statement.
The Yu Family was finished.
Although the Yu Family wasn’t as prosperous as the previous dynasty, the aristocratic families were united and had countless connections with each other. Once the Yu Family fell, it was equivalent to prying open a gap among the aristocratic families. The Emperor could take advantage of the victory and pursue.
Moreover, the Emperor was secretly interrogating them in public. Now, he had the hearts of the people.
With this move, the aristocratic families were already at a disadvantage.
Gu Yunrong’s heart ached when she saw Chu You’s frown. She reached across the table and gently placed her hand on the back of Chu You’s.
In order to weaken Kang Wang’s help, he really put in a lot of effort!
Gu Yunrong frowned and sighed. “If only we could enter the snowstorm now…”
Chu You was stunned at first. He looked at the blue sky outside the window and couldn’t help but think, Yes, it would be great if there was a blizzard
The Emperor was weak and sickly. He couldn’t withstand the cold wind and snow. Whether it was stopping the trial or holding on due to his lack of stamina, it was beneficial to him.
Chu You sighed faintly and was about to reply when the sky outside suddenly darkened..