Master's Chief Disciple

Chapter 353 The daughter of a meritorious official should enter the palace as a concubine

She was frightened by the emperor's anger and her body trembled constantly. She lowered her head and tears fell. The eldest princess saw that the emperor had made up his mind and asked the palace maid to ask her to leave.

He sighed as he walked past her, and when they disappeared from the hall, Gu Qingtang let go of his hand and prepared to leave.

Song Yunmo felt heartbroken when he saw this. The person he loved was right in front of him, but he couldn't have her. He could only stand there and silently watch her back as she walked away.

The news of General Jinhu's death spread throughout the imperial capital. Gu Lianyin took advantage of the situation and pretended to be pitiful and complained about her grievance.

Even if she had to break her head and be thick-skinned, she still wanted to enter the palace and become a concubine. For a while, there was a commotion outside the imperial capital.

The people all felt that since General Jin Hu's only daughter was currently alone, the emperor should follow the rules and make her his concubine.

Otherwise, General Jin Hu would die with his eyes wide open in the underworld for being so loyal, but his legitimate son Gu Yin did not think so.

After all, the Human Emperor has already given all the compensation he deserves, so there is no need to bestow such favor.

Facing her brother's nonchalant words, she instantly became angry, "You don't care, but what about me? No one loves me, I, I won't live anymore..."

She said it confidently but burst into tears and ran out of the general's mansion. Gu Yin looked at her being so hypocritical and sighed but didn't know what to do.

Since his father was no longer alive, he, as her elder brother, would have to take care of all her affairs, including choosing a good husband for her to marry.

After all, he would eventually get married and have children, so after hesitating for a moment he chased after her.

However, the people of the Blood Demon Sect hiding in the dark are now hoping that Gu Lianyin can become the concubine of the current Human Emperor, so that they can better investigate Gu Qingtang.

It could even distract Song Yunmo and the others.

The news of Gu Lianyin complaining about her grievances spread in the palace, so Gu Qingtang naturally couldn't let her enter the palace, otherwise her plan would be hindered.

She would be able to be exploited by the people of the Blood Demon Sect, so a plan came to her mind. She walked out of Chuxia Garden and headed straight for Chengzheng Palace.

"Meet the Imperial Concubine."

"......"

Along the way, I heard a lot of talk about whether the status of the imperial concubine would be in jeopardy if the emperor really took a harem. Some even said that the two women would definitely fight for his favor.

Some even said that even if the emperor took a concubine into his harem, Gu Lianyin would not necessarily be favored, and might even be treated coldly by the emperor.

She heard a lot of conversations along the way and before she knew it, she arrived at the place and found that he was not there. The guard told her that the Emperor had gone to the Taiji Palace to handle affairs.

I also learned from the guards that a minister had come to the court to express his dissatisfaction with the death of General Jin Hu, implying that he felt that the emperor had handled the matter inappropriately.

After all, he still had an only daughter who had never married. Now that General Jin Hu had passed away, according to the palace custom, he could take his only daughter as his concubine to comfort his soul in heaven.

One of the ministers was Prince Rui, and the other was a demon-like Red Luan.

There were also three human ministers who probably came to the court together at the instigation of Prince Rui and others.

"General Jin Hu is a meritorious official. Your Majesty, please think twice to avoid unrest among the people!"

"Your Majesty, please think twice!"

Song Yunmo listened indifferently while flipping through a book in his hand. He looked at the ministers under the throne with increasing disgust. If they were not so weak, they would have killed the lurking enemy long ago.

As a mere emperor, why should I be so embarrassed? But even so, I still have to endure it, otherwise all my efforts will fail.

But what they said was not without reason. It was reasonable for him to take Gu Lianyin into the harem. He sneered and said angrily, "Thank you for your trouble, my dear ministers. Since you all think that I should treat General Jinhu's only daughter well, why don't you share my worries?"

"I see that the eldest son of the Emperor's uncle's mansion has not married yet, so how about letting Gu Lianyin marry him?"

"......"

After hearing the emperor's well-reasoned and slightly angry words, several people suddenly lost their energy and dared not continue to advise.

"Since you are not going to talk, then leave!"

Facing the impatient tone of the Emperor, several people wanted to leave, but at this time the Regent entered the hall holding a jade token.

He also threatened to agree with the opinions of the audience. After all, the overall situation should be taken into consideration. Besides, this matter has caused a great uproar in the imperial capital.

If he did not find a way to calm the people's anger, it might cause instability among the people, and if he really did so, it would surely cause dissatisfaction among other generals.

At that time, it would also affect the credibility and reputation of the emperor. The regent, who lowered his head slightly, had a hint of anxiety in his eyes.

Gu Qingtang, who was on the roof, heard everything clearly and knew that what the Regent said was very important. Every word he said hit the key point.

The key to breaking the impasse now lies in Gu Lianyin herself. How can we make her voluntarily give up the idea of ​​entering the palace as a concubine?

The impatient voice of the Emperor came from inside, "I am... tired, let's discuss this matter tomorrow!"

When he returned to the outside of Tingzhu Palace, he found Gu Qingtang waiting there, so he put aside his worries and quickened his pace.

But Gu Qingtang did not follow the usual practice and ran up to him and threw himself into his arms. Song Yunmo, who was confused and dazed, had been pulled into the room before he could react.

The guards outside the door were shocked... A mere emperor could actually be seduced by beauty.

"Gu Qingtang, you just... "

Before she finished speaking, she pinched Song Yunmo's arm hard, causing him to scream in pain, and then quickly covered his mouth.

The people outside the door couldn't help but tremble their shoulders when they heard the continuous shouting, and whispered to each other that the imperial concubine was too fierce. They estimated that the emperor must be tortured beyond recognition.

"From today on, I will live with you."

She deliberately shouted loudly so that the guard outside the door could hear her. This series of actions made him a little confused as to what Gu Qingtang was thinking.

Without waiting for him to ask, Gu Qingtang lay on the dragon couch that belonged exclusively to the emperor. She said in a neutral tone, "But let me make it clear in advance that we are just acting. I hope Your Majesty will not cross the line."

But what's more, the beauty is lying next to him every day. Which master can bear it? Thinking of this, a blush appeared on his handsome face.

He quickly turned around and suppressed his anger, "But didn't I say..."

Before he could finish his words, Gu Qingtang hugged him from behind, which made his heart beat faster and his breathing quicken.

"Gu Qingtang, aren't you afraid that I will eat you?"

But after a moment, a slight chill penetrated his meridians, and the anger in his body slowly dissipated, and his breathing gradually became stable.

"Are you testing my endurance?"

He turned around suddenly and grabbed the slender wrist and said coldly, his eyes still filled with evil fire.

Then, without saying a word, she pushed her onto the couch. In a hurry, she conjured an ice blade and stabbed it into his chest.

Blood dripped down her wrist onto her dress, and a hint of fear flashed across her sharp eyes.

Song Yunmo looked down at the ice blade that pierced his chest, and a sour taste surged into his heart. Then he smiled and let go of her and fell to the side.

Gu Qingtang stared at the blood on his hands and hurriedly pushed him away and stood up to heal and bandage his wound.