eurekapd Chapter 147 National Preceptor
Chapter 147 National Preceptor
Even though they had guessed it in their hearts, they were still shocked when they heard His Royal Highness Prince Jing say it so directly.
He said that there was a high probability that he would not be able to escape, because the probability of staying was probably very small.
However, they had been in the court for such a long time and had never felt the presence of the poisonous insect. The Empress Dowager carried out her duties normally and did not feel that she was being manipulated at all, but there was actually a poisonous insect in her body!
As someone from the Western Regions, the Queen Mother couldn't possibly be unfamiliar with Gu worms, yet the fact that she was controlled by the Imperial Concubine speaks volumes about how powerful the Gu worms within the Imperial Concubine were! And how powerful were these Gu worms...
"So we really have no other choice?"
The people below were panicking. If they continued like this, who knew what would become of them in the future.
But at this time, Lu Yan shook his head. He hadn't told them the worst-case scenario yet, and now they were already panicking. So he didn't answer the question directly, but continued:
"Have you ever considered that it would be better for you to seek out the eldest young master instead of turning against me now? You might face risks in the future. So if you are not willing to follow me wholeheartedly, please leave as soon as possible."
Others didn't understand what he said, so everyone tried their best to win others over to their side. Why did Your Highness, who finally had so many followers around him, try to push them away?
"Mr. Xu, why do you say that? For so long, we have all been able to see your status. Although your status may not be as high as that of the eldest son of the Xu family, it is only because the queen's family has been marginalized and we can't give you much help now. But in terms of strength, no one can match you."
He said all of this was true, and Lu Yan didn't want to dwell too much on these compliments because that wasn't what he wanted to say.
"Have you ever thought about a more terrifying thing in the court?"
When Lu Yan asked this, an old man who had been silent at the back said:
"Your Highness, are you talking about the Xu family's master being poisoned?"
When this was first said, the others hadn't reacted yet. After a long while, when they finally did, they were all horrified and waited for Master Xu's response:
"How is this possible? Even the master has been poisoned, how is this possible..."
But when they asked this question, their minds were also thinking. The more they thought about it, the more they realized that this was possible, and their faces turned even paler.
Yes, why is it impossible?
The Imperial Concubine was with him day and night. If she were to put a curse on him, the one she could most easily get in touch with was His Majesty! Even for her, His Majesty was the easiest person to get in touch with!
Moreover, they still remembered that when His Majesty was a prince, he was usually just addicted to wine and women, and he was not obsessed with the Imperial Concubine to such an extent...
His love for the Imperial Concubine grew more and more. It can even be said that at the beginning, they were equally divided among the other concubines in the harem. But gradually, no one knew what means the Imperial Concubine used to make the Emperor fall in love with her alone!
He was just playing around with other women... At first, they thought that the imperial concubine could be so resourceful and scoffed at it! Hot pot monster!
But now they think it makes them regret it.
Since ancient times, emperors have been ruthless. If they see a beautiful woman, shouldn't it be exciting at first, but gradually become tired of her? Even if His Majesty is a sentimental person, this is still very abnormal...
"This is what I want to tell you now. If the emperor's deep affection for the imperial concubine is also due to the poisonous insects under the imperial concubine's control, what should you do?"
After saying this, everyone at the table fell silent. The dishes on the table were the most delicious dishes of Yuemanlou, but no one even touched a glass of water.
Now all these things have made them feel insecure and they have lost their appetite.
Lu Yan's words and what he just said were indeed pointed.
After all, if the Imperial Concubine really put a curse on the Emperor, then she might even be able to murder the Emperor. What should these old ministers do?
If they didn't know when to anger the imperial concubine, and suddenly killed the emperor and pushed the prince to the throne, it would be tantamount to committing suicide if they turned to Lu Yan now.
But when this person was thinking, Zhou Xuliang smiled:
"So what if I say all this? I'm not afraid. I, Zhou Xuliang, still hold my position in the imperial court. I simply want to follow my master, who has a righteous heart. Now I've found him. Even if I have to die for him, I won't hesitate."
No one sneered when he said this. After all, in the court, the empress dowager's methods were often too cruel, and Zhou Xuliang had saved countless lives with his own life.
They also knew that His Royal Highness Prince Jing was such a person. He used to guard the north and later went to Xixiang to control the locust plague.
Up to now, Mingming has endured humiliation for a long time since he was a child. Maybe he just wants to live a peaceful life and not show off in the court.
But even when the country was in danger, he still resolutely chose to stand up, even though there were so many storms ahead.
"I'm not afraid! No matter how powerful they are, I have a moral obligation and God has a vision. I will never let them go like this."
"I'm not afraid either! I believe in Master Xu's strength."
"I'm not afraid either, but if our plan fails one day, will I be able to protect my parents, wife, and children..."
Now that he had considered sacrificing himself for this matter, Lu Yan felt warm in his heart.
"Don't worry, I will do my best."
Now everything that needed to be explained to them had been explained, but Lu Yan still hadn't told them one most important thing.
"You are willing to follow me, but I already have a favor to do, and I really hope you can help me. Even if you don't help me, I will find a way to make this happen."
"Your Highness usually seems to have no desires, yet now he actually needs our help? However, if we can do it, we will certainly do it without hesitation."
Lu Yan smiled faintly, but there was a hint of bitterness in his smile. After all, he knew how conservative they were. If he said this, they might think they were deceived by a demon who was bringing disaster to the country.
"I hope you can all help push Xu Qingyin, the daughter of State Master Xu, to the position of State Master. After all, State Master Xu is now in prison, and our country still needs a State Master."