After the rebirth, the empress took the tragic script of Meiqiang

Chapter 62 Negotiation

Ye Qing's heart is like beating a drum.

She thought about it all night last night.

If we want to respond to the students' petitions, whether it is the Chunwei fraud or Wang Lisong's case, Gu Shihai cannot be bypassed. But right now, there is a huge disparity in power between her and Gu Shihai, and they can be described as a fishy relationship.

After thinking about it, she felt that the only thing in her that Gu Shihai could admire was the position of queen that she had promised to the Chen family.

When she first married into the Chen family, her original intention was that Chen Yuansi could help her contain Gu Shihai, but she didn't expect that Chen Yuansi, an old fox, would hang on to matters that didn't have anything to do with her, and would always complain about illness.

Then, Ye Qinghuai had an idea.

She wanted to try to see how much weight the queen's position held in Gu Shihai's heart.

When Gu Shihai heard Ye Qinghuai say such a sentence, his eyes instantly lit up. After being surprised, his eyes became a little more wary.

Seeing his moved expression, Ye Qinghuai added: "I can also issue an edict immediately to establish a son for the sake of honor rather than longevity."

The implication is that the queen allowed her legitimate son to assume the position of prince before entering the palace.

This condition is not unattractive.

Gu Shihai asked tentatively: "Your Majesty, do you want both queens to stand side by side?"

Ye Qinghuai shook his head: "I will only have one queen, and I will only have one prince. Mr. Chen Ge, since we have not been engaged, we will not count."

Gu Shihai couldn't help but take a breath and narrowed his eyes at Ye Qinghuai, as if he wanted to see through what she was planning.

"I am serious. As long as Mr. Gu Ge agrees to my request."

She looked at Gu Shihai with a determined expression, like a gambler who had just left his bet.

The corners of Gu Shihai's mouth curved like a blade, but the smile did not reach his eyes.

"Your Majesty is so forthright, so I will also speak out."

"Mr. Gu Ge, please speak." Ye Qinghuai said seriously.

"Your Majesty wants to try these cases, you can do whatever you want, but Luo Zichang and Du Jing can't touch them."

Ye Qinghuai subconsciously thought about how to deal with it later if he should come down now.

Gu Shihai saw through Ye Qinghuai's thoughts at a glance and said: "I am not discussing with His Majesty, but informing Your Majesty that Your Majesty cannot move between them."

After he finished speaking, he stared at Ye Qinghuai, his eyes full of warning. The suffocating sense of oppression came out of his body again.

The wound on Ye Qinghuai's shoulder suddenly hurt, causing sweat to drip from her forehead.

She took a deep breath, calmed down, and said: "Luo Zichang secretly transferred the imperial army today, which is common to all officials in the world. If Mr. Gu Ge insists on asking me to cover up his crime, then the principles will be lost and the law will not work. Everyone can do it."

If you follow this example, it will be a great disaster for the country!"

Gu Shihai turned his head and glanced at Luo Zichang in the distance. He was kneeling on the ground motionless. He had long lost the majesty of the commander of the imperial army. Looking at him from a distance, he looked a bit pitiful.

Luo Zichang and he knew each other in the army. They had fought together in the army and were comrades who would live and die together. He had been by Gu Shihai's side for so many years, and whenever he was in need, he never shied away or failed Gu Shihai.

One chain.

After the morning court today, he originally ordered He Qingchang, the Minister of War, and Luo Zichang to go to the inner palace to request orders. However, He Qingchang, a foreign minister, secretly entered the emperor's palace to see the emperor without being notified by the inner court, on the grounds that he was suspected of rebellion.

After shirk, he greased the soles of his feet and ran away. Only Luo Zichang led the imperial army to Jingshou Palace to request orders.

The transfer order was not received. Luo Zichang felt guilty when he saw Gu Shihai and asked himself to send troops out of the palace.

If this matter is investigated, it can indeed be said that Luo Zichang went his own way and had nothing to do with Gu Shihai.

However, Gu Shihai really couldn't bear to get rid of such a capable and caring subordinate who still held the important task of protecting the palace.

On one side, he is the supreme leader of the country, and on the other side, he is his right-hand man who has been following him for many years.

Gu Shihai hesitated.

Although he is the second assistant and has great power, he is always suppressed by Chen Yuansi. Now, there is an excellent opportunity in front of him. As long as he reaches out to seize this opportunity, he can completely and forever trample Chen Yuansi under his feet.

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After a while, Gu Shihai finally made a decision.

"The position can be abolished, but Luo Zichang has served the country for many years and devoted himself to his duties. His merits and demerits are balanced and he can be spared from prison."

After saying that, he turned back to look at Ye Qinghuai.

Ye Qinghuai was looking at him.

When their eyes met, Ye Qinghuai instantly understood what Gu Shihai was up to.

In her previous assumptions, Gu Shihai would never agree to her conditions so easily.

And the reason why he gave in so happily at this moment was naturally because he had other back-ups.

He did not fight for Luo Zichang's power, but only asked Ye Qinghuai to keep his life.

There is only one possibility, that is, he wants to rely on his status as the head of the state to use the queen and the prince to sideline Ye Qinghuai and monopolize the power of the court. At that time, whoever the court wants to use, even if Luo Zichang needs to be re-appointed, will not be him.

Is it just a word from Gu Shihai?

Ye Qinghuai even had reason to suspect that the moment the queen gave birth to the prince, she might die.

As if to confirm Ye Qinghuai's conjecture, she soon heard Gu Shihai say: "I have one more request. The Gu family does not need any engagement ceremony, nor does it need a one-year period. Your Majesty, please be emperor within this month.

The wedding ceremony later.”

Ye Qinghuai's heart skipped a beat. She smiled guiltily and said, "Gu Ge's married daughter is so anxious."

"I'm afraid the night will be long and I'll have many dreams." Gu Shihai didn't shy away and answered directly.

He looked at Ye Qinghuai, his face as cold as ice, which made people feel irresistible.

"Mr. Gu Ge, I am still obedient to filial piety. Getting married during the filial piety period is a great unfilial act and is against the rules. Neither the Ministry of Rites nor the Taiqing Pavilion will agree." Ye Qinghuai said.

"Legal principles and emotions. Now that the emperor's heirs are withering and there is no one to stand up, we should put Guo Zuo first. Your Majesty does not need to worry about the Ministry of Rites and the Taiqing Pavilion. I have my own way to make them nod."

Ye Qinghuai sneered in her heart, did she look worried?

But Gu Shihai looked firm, and it could be seen that he was not going to give in on this matter.

Xiao Zhi couldn't understand, but Ye Qinghuai tried to move her emotionally: "The Great Scenery calls for loyalty and filial piety. As the king of a country, does Mr. Gu Ge want to put me into a situation of disloyalty and unfilial piety?"

Gu Shihai glanced at Ye Qinghuai with a flat expression and said slowly: "What does your Majesty's name of loyalty and filial piety have to do with me?"

Ye Qinghuai took a deep breath, feeling that all the blood in his body rushed to the top of his head, and he was a little out of breath.

She couldn't help but think of what Gu Shihai said last time in Jingshou Palace, "Isn't it fun to be in the harem?"

The veins on her forehead popped out, and she laughed angrily: "Gu Shihai, I admire you very much. Really. You have more talents than Chen Yuansi."

Gu Shihai looked at her and showed a cold smile, saying: "Both and the old ministers also admire Your Majesty. Your Majesty is much more courageous than the two late emperors."

(End of chapter)