Chapter 1036: Chapter 1031: Take for Exchange
No one knew who had kidnapped him, but aside from the bloodstains left on the prison walls, no clue could be found.
Pandemonium broke out in the court, with each minister’s face uglier than the next, and beyond the ugliness, there was a hint of panic.
“Ah, no wonder, on the court previously, that Jin Mocong was so arrogant and domineering, not showing any fear at all. It turns out he already knew soone would rescue him. Right under the Son of Heaven’s nose, in full view of everyone, how did the other party even get to Beijing to carry out the rescue?”
“To have let him stay in Xining for over a decade, he has grown thoroughly capable. What are we to do now?”
“Emperor, once he returns to Xining, he will be like a tiger returning to the mountain. It will be harder for us to capture him again.”
“Emperor, his return to Xining this ti is surely for rebellion. Perhaps we can prepare ahead of ti…”
The discussions in the court were heated as if nearly lifting the roof of Taihe Hall.
On the other hand, the Emperor seed much calr.
Eunuch Wan thoughtfully replaced the Emperor’s tea with a hot one and quietly said, “Emperor, it might be more comfortable to speak after a sip of tea.”
“Mm!” The Emperor humd softly, picked up the teacup, and gently sipped.
Looking again at the chattering ministers, he rely said, “Zijin is already in pursuit. We’ll discuss this further upon his return. Court is adjourned.”
The ministers: “…”
The court suddenly fell silent, everyone gaping as they watched the Emperor leave.
Speaking of Jin Moning as the Emperor, these court officials were most pleased.
The Emperor’s temperant was not to blow things out of proportion; he strove to maintain a balance of power among all parties. Although no one gained any advantage, neither did they suffer any loss.
They were living in peaceful tis, their lives at ho were comfy; who would like to be at war all the ti?
So long as they conducted their affairs cautiously and didn’t cross his red lines, they could live safely.
Thus, if anyone truly wanted to overthrow Emperor Jin Moning, it would be sothing no one wished for.
The rebel kings of the past had lost, and perhaps this was one reason.
…
Jin Ziyuan had no way to release Gu Youyou and also told her the reason for being held at the palace in Xining.
It turned out that, besides summoning Jin Ziyuan, they wanted to use her in exchange for the Fifth Prince, who was to head to Beijing.
Gu Youyou did not trouble him but rely requested that he help Searcy return safely.
Several days had passed, so Searcy was likely safe now.
That day, shortly after she had her breakfast, she was suddenly seized by a few guards who had barged in.
“What’s this about?” Gu Youyou looked at the leading Madam Ru.
Madam Ru sighed softly and said, “I know Ziyuan is fond of you, and I like you too. But to exchange you for the Prince, we must put you through this. Take her away!”
Gu Youyou was put onto a carriage, with Madam Ru also inside. Although trapped in the carriage, she knew that many people followed outside, and an army lay ahead, ready to et them. However, after exchanging a few words with Madam Ru, they left.
A bitter smile crossed Gu Youyou’s lips—she would likely be taken for the exchange. Weren’t there just too many people for this?
After traveling towards Beijing for two days, the carriage stopped at a pavilion, and then Gu Youyou was tied up and brought out.
She smiled wryly: Now she truly looked like a criminal.
It wasn’t long before she saw a familiar man in a field, dressed in a suit of red clothes, allowing Gu Youyou to spot him at first glance.
Madam Ru behind her pushed Gu Youyou gently and said in a low voice, “Go on.”
Her ropes were untied, and she began to walk towards Jin Zijin.
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