Gu Xiaotian and Sun Gusheng came to the outside of the Yangxin Hall in the palace together.
Sun Gusheng looked at the palace door, his mouth opened, but he didn't say anything. In the end, he just gently put his hand on the palace door, groped twice carefully, and murmured: "This is still the case. Feel."
When he was a child, the second prince's favorite thing to do was to touch this palace door. When the old emperor accompanied him, he often liked to ask the old emperor, why is this palace door so luxurious?
The old emperor would always smile and tell him that it was because of him that he ordered the palace gate to be so luxurious.
Gu Xiaotian smiled and said, "You've touched enough. If you've touched enough, hurry in."
Sun Gusheng shook his head, "No, a prince who ran away has no shame in returning to the palace."
After saying that, Sun Gusheng was about to turn around and leave.
Gu Xiaotian immediately took a step forward, grabbed Sun Gusheng, and pulled him hard towards the palace door.
Sun Gusheng struggled a few times, but his strength was not as strong as Gu Xiaotian's, so he could only be pulled step by step towards the door of the palace.
The appearance of the two people was a bit funny. Some officials passing by saw them but did not dare to say anything. They just waited outside the palace with the memorial in their arms.
As the two people were arguing, the palace door suddenly opened.
Seeing Zheng Dehai, the general manager of the palace, the officials immediately ran forward and wanted to enter.
Zheng Dehai shook his head, "Your Majesty is not in good health today and is resting at the moment. If there is nothing urgent, please find another time."
The officials sighed, but left quietly.
Since His Majesty's illness has become more and more serious, it is really not easy to see His Majesty.
When Sun Gusheng heard this, he immediately said to Gu Xiaotian: "My father is in poor health and is looking for time to come."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zheng Dehai's voice rang out.
"His Royal Highness, please stay. You can go in and see His Majesty."
Gu Xiaotian laughed, "You heard me, you can go in."
With that said, he pushed Sun Gusheng over mercilessly.
Sun Gusheng staggered and almost knelt outside the palace door.
He looked back at Gu Xiaotian, his eyes seemed to be asking for help.
It seems that this palace gate is like some kind of hell. Once you step in, it will be difficult to get out.
Zheng Dehai looked at Gu Xiaotian, stretched out his hand and said to him: "You come in too, His Majesty also called to see you."
Gu Xiaotian quickly bent down and saluted, "I obey."
After that, he hurriedly came to Sun Gusheng's side, grabbed him and walked into the palace gate together.
Zheng Dehai smiled softly from behind and closed the open door.
Entering the hall, Sun Gusheng froze on the spot and did not dare to move. He just looked up timidly.
The health palace is still so simple.
It hasn't changed over the years.
Compared to Sun Gusheng, who was submissive, Gu Xiaotian behaved calmly and generously. He walked towards the house with his head held high, then stopped, turned around and asked, "Mr. Zheng, where is your Majesty?"
Zheng Dehai smiled softly and walked straight into the back of the hall.
A moment later, a coughing sound was heard, and Zheng Dehai supported the old emperor and slowly walked out from behind the curtain.
The old emperor's cough has become more serious now. After just walking a few steps, he feels as if he has run thousands of miles in one night and is panting.
But the old emperor still broke free from Zheng Dehai's hand and said softly: "I'm not at the point of death yet, so I don't need help."
Zheng Dehai's face was full of worry, but he couldn't say anything at this time and could only follow him.
Seeing the old emperor's figure, Sun Gusheng immediately knelt on the ground, lowering his head and not daring to look directly into his eyes.
On the contrary, Gu Xiaotian just bowed slightly and saluted and said: "Gu Xiaotian, a common man, has met Your Majesty."
The old emperor smiled softly and looked at Sun Gusheng who had been kneeling on the ground, his eyes full of love.
Neither of them spoke first.
Zheng Dehai reminded him hurriedly and softly from the side: "Prince...speak..."
Sun Gusheng gritted his teeth and then said timidly: "I have seen your Majesty..."
The old emperor smiled happily and wanted to reach out to help his son up. As soon as his hand touched Sun Gusheng, Sun Gusheng immediately avoided it as if he was electrocuted, and then continued to kneel quietly.
The old emperor sighed, "Get back on your feet."
When Gu Xiaotian saw this, he immediately helped Sun Gusheng up and said at the same time: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Sun Gusheng had always lowered his head since he entered the palace and never dared to raise his head.
The old emperor asked: "I have traveled all over this country and seen a lot of scenery over the years. What do you think?"
Sun Gusheng said nothing.
The old emperor continued to ask: "Now that you are back, do you still want to leave?"
silence.
Still silent.
Gu Xiaotian curled his lips at the side. The father and son didn't look like father and son at all. They were so different.
The atmosphere was so awkward that Gu Xiaotian immediately changed the subject and asked: "Your Majesty, you let me enter the palace because you have something to discuss with me, right?" m.
The old emperor smiled, tapped Gu Xiaotian with his hand, and said with emotion: "You are still smart, I really envy you for giving birth to a good grandson."
Hearing this, Sun Gusheng on the side said softly: "I disappoint my father..."
The old emperor looked at Sun Gusheng lovingly, and wanted to reach out and touch his son's head, but saw that his son was dodging, and finally stopped.
After that, he turned back to the topic, "Gu Xiaotian, you have suffered a lot about Beihuang."
Gu Xiaotian smiled and said: "Your Majesty, you are serious. I can't stand here properly?"
The old emperor smiled and said, "I know you have some resentment in your heart. I have made a five-year agreement with you. Regarding the Beihuang incident, the imperial court should send some reinforcements, but I did not do so. I can promise you two conditions as compensation.”
Gu Xiaotian rolled his eyes, "Is your Majesty serious about what he said?"
"When I speak, it naturally becomes true."
Gu Xiaotian nodded, "In that case, I won't be polite."
"I want the military power of the Royal Forest Camp."
The old emperor smiled helplessly, "You do know how to make demands."
The Royal Forest Camp was one of the most outstanding military camps in the dynasty. It was led by the General of Soldiers and Horses himself, and he was a true warrior from hell.
Since the former military general Yang Yanyu resigned, this imperial camp was not actually managed by any general. Instead, it became its own faction, only following the old emperor's orders.
Gu Xiaotian was able to make this request because he had obviously done a lot of homework in private and analyzed everything in the court clearly.
The old emperor asked: "Do you want to become an official in the court?"
"Yes and no. If His Majesty is willing to reward me with an official position, I will naturally be happy. Even if you don't reward me, I don't care."
"For you, even if those so-called official positions are awarded to you, you may not be able to do anything practical. Your heart is not in Kyoto. You just want to have some confidence when acting in Kyoto. "
Gu Xiaotian gave a thumbs up and praised: "As expected of Your Majesty, you saw through me at a glance."
"Stop flattering me, or you'll have to write your thoughts on your face."
Gu Xiaotian chuckled, "So your Majesty, you agree?"
The old emperor thought for a while and nodded, "Okay, where's the other one?"
Gu Xiaotian shook his head, "There is one more thing that I haven't thought about yet. Can I mention it after I think about it?"
The old emperor smiled and was about to say that it was okay, but suddenly there was a sharp pain in his chest, and then he covered his chest and coughed until he coughed up a pool of dirty blood and sprayed it on the ground.
Zheng Dehai quickly let out an ouch and wanted to help him.
Unexpectedly, the old emperor suddenly stretched out his hand, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, straightened up again, looked at Gu Xiaotian, and said with a smile: "My body is getting worse day by day. I don't know if I can survive the five-year appointment." That day has come.”
There were already tears in the corners of Zheng Dehai's eyes, and he sobbed softly and comforted: "Your Majesty, you are a true dragon. Heaven will definitely bless you."
The old emperor sighed and said: "I know best what my situation is, Dehai, don't cry."
Zheng Dehai immediately stopped sobbing and gently wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes.
Sun Gusheng looked at the pool of dirty blood on the ground with a worried look on his face, but he still couldn't take that step to raise his head or comfort his father.
The old emperor said: "I feel a little unwell today, so I won't talk to you any more. If you two are free, you can go to the Prime Minister's Mansion."
Gu Xiaotian didn't ask why, just nodded in agreement.
The old emperor slowly turned around and walked behind the curtain with Zheng Dehai's support.
Sun Gusheng, who had not raised his head until now, dared to raise his head and look at the figure behind the curtain.
Suddenly, the old emperor behind the curtain stopped and just called softly: "Gu Sheng..."
Sun Gusheng immediately lowered his head and said, "My son and I are here."
"I...miss you very much."
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Walking on the way to the Prime Minister's Mansion, Sun Gusheng's complexion was obviously much better than before. At least he could hold his head up and walk.
Gu Xiaotian clicked his tongue and said, "You two really don't look like father and son."
Sun Gusheng nodded and whispered: "It's just out of guilt."
Gu Xiaotian twitched his lips, "What's there to feel guilty about? Is there any father and son in this world who can't get along with each other?"
Sun Gusheng stopped, turned his head and glanced at the Heart Cultivation Palace, and murmured: "It's different. From the moment I was born, he and I were destined not to be just ordinary father and son, but were also involved. a lot of things."
Gu Xiaotian sighed: "They are all the same in my eyes. In fact, I don't know how many people envy you for having such a father."
Sun Gusheng remained silent.
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Today's Prime Minister's Mansion is a little unusual. In the past, the door of the Prime Minister's Mansion was always closed. No matter who it was, even if the old emperor came in person, the Prime Minister's Mansion did not necessarily have to open the door.
However, today the door of the Prime Minister's Mansion is open, as if it knows someone will come.
Seeing this, Gu Xiaotian was sober and said happily: "As expected of His Royal Highness, he has great face!"
After that, the two of them stepped into the threshold of the Prime Minister's Mansion. The boy who had been standing by the door saw them both entering the Prime Minister's Mansion and immediately went up to close the door tightly.
Not long after, a servant ran towards the two of them, and immediately saluted: "His Royal Highness, Young Master Gu, and Prime Minister Li are already waiting for you two in the back garden."
Following the servants and walking through a long corridor, Gu Xiaotian looked at the scenery in the Prime Minister's Mansion. It didn't look like the scenery in Kyoto, but was full of Jiangnan atmosphere.
Passing through the corridor again and approaching the back garden, Gu Xiaotian looked at a willow tree and praised: "It is indeed the Prime Minister's Palace. This willow tree in the south of the Yangtze River is so lively in Kyoto."
"I have been taking good care of this willow tree, and it should be alive. If one day it stops being alive, my career as prime minister will come to an end."
At some point, someone had already walked up to Gu Xiaotian.
Gu Xiaotian quickly saluted and said, "I've met Mr. Li."
Sun Gusheng on the side also followed him to salute.
Li Xiang smiled softly, waved his hand and said: "In my mansion, there are not so many etiquettes."
"Have you met your father?" Li Xiang asked Sun Gusheng.
Sun Gusheng answered truthfully: "I've seen it."
Prime Minister Li sighed for no reason, "Although he and I are in a relationship between emperor and minister, I prefer to treat him as a friend. I think he thinks so too. After all, I am getting old and I always have to leave this person." In this world, you have seen this country, are you ready to take it?"
Li Xiang looked at Sun Gusheng with a meaningful look in his eyes.
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