The Imperial Guard’s Revenge

After Lu Heng was sure that Jian Yun was not lying, he dared to believe Jian Yun's words. While Lu Heng ordered people to sort out the scattered manuscripts and sort them page by page, he interrogated Jian Yun and Ji Huan, and asked Marquis Wu Ding's true intentions for writing this book.

After they drafted, whether Guo Xun was satisfied or not, and instructing them how to change it, these details were tantamount to a mirror, reflecting Guo Xun's heart one by one. These are all precious handles, and Lu Heng may never use them, but in the event of an accident, these are the most powerful weapons to bring down Guo Xun.

Ji and Han are both civilians in the market. Except for the neighbors in Jian'an Lane, no one noticed that they were gone. When the neighbors saw that the Ji family and the Han family did not open the door, they wentssip for a while, and gradually forgot about it. As for the Marquis of Wuding, no one would notice that a scholar who wrote a book had not come to the door for a long time.

The days continued to move forward, and in the blink of an eye it entered October. Du Kang's concubine in the harem gave birth to the third son of the emperor, Zhu Zaicui. The emperor was overjoyed, and promoted the Du family to be Concubine Kang. Lu Heng also sorted out all the information in The Legend of Heroes and Water Margin, and went to the palace to find the emperor.

Lu Heng condensed how Guo Xun instructed Ji Huan to write the book, how Ji Huan asked Jian Yun to write the book, and then why Guo Xun wanted to publish Water Margin, and told the emperor one by one. Of course, there is no need to delay the emperor's time for such a mess of cheating. After Lu Heng's report, the emperor has almost grasped Guo Xun's thoughts.

The emperor sighed secretly, it was so comfortable to have Lu Heng by his side. He was smart, capable, and would not be stymied by meaningless morality. No matter what the emperor wanted to do, he would be able to do it for Lu Heng.

There are some things that the emperor would not say to the cabinet, military generals, or even eunuchs, but he said it bluntly in front of Lu Heng. The emperor nodded and said, You have worked hard during this time. I have a plan for banning the book, and then you don't have to follow it.

Lu Heng bowed his hands, the emperor said to stop, and Lu Heng left it immediately, without the slightest nostalgia. After the two of them finished talking about court affairs, the emperor thought of the newly added children in his harem, and couldn't help but gossip with Lu Heng: I remember that you will be filial next month. You have never been married, and there are already many inside and outside. People have asked, what are your plans?

Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern. Lu Heng's eyes softened and he was no longer as serious as before. My minister has made arrangements. After the filial piety is removed, the marriage will be completed soon.

The emperor is not a gossip person, but when he heard this, he still couldn't hold back and asked two more questions: Is it Fu Tingzhou's adopted sister?

Lu Heng is a wicked person and doesn't know what shame is. However, facing the emperor who knows the bottom line, he is somewhat embarrassed: Yes.

The emperor raised his eyebrows, gave him a meaningful look, and said nothing more.

The emperor clearly does not interfere in the private affairs of his subjects, but if two powerful subjects marry, the emperor will take care of them. The emperor was originally worried that if Lu Hengzhao continued to develop like this, he would be the only one family, and he would no longer be restrained in the court. However, if Lu Heng wanted to marry Wang Yanqing, then this hidden danger would no longer exist.

Wang Yanqing has no background. His ancestors were military households who sacrificed their lives for the country. And Lu Heng's marriage to Wang Yanqing would be equivalent to eternal feud with Fu Tingzhou. Lu Heng and Guo Xun's party held each other up, which was a good thing for the emperor.

The court game is about checks and balances.

Lu Heng stood cheekily in the Qianqing Palace, and pretended not to notice the emperor's sight. After the emperor did not speak any more, Lu Heng knew that the emperor agreed.

Lu Heng had expected it for a long time, but it was really successful, and he was still relieved. His marriage is no longer a private matter, others have to obey the orders of his parents, and Lu Heng has to pass the emperor's test.

Now, the dark lines he carefully laid out over the past two years have come into effect, and he has once again got what he wants.

Lu Heng got what he wanted and withdrew from the Qianqing Palace with a smile, the corners of his eyes and his brows could not be concealed. Seeing him, the eunuch of Supervisor Sili came up to say hello: Hello, Mr. Lu. What kind of happy event did Mr. Lu hear today, why are you in such a good mood?

The smile in Lu Heng's eyes faded, only to realize that he was so obvious. Lu Heng has always maintained a good relationship with the eunuch. He didn't refuse this, but just stopped and said, There are some private matters that I can't talk about right now. I'll invite my father-in-law for a drink in the future.

The only people who could survive in front of the emperor were people. The eunuch Sili understood it all at once, and smiled and cupped his hands: So that's the case, then the miscellaneous family will congratulate Lord Lu in advance.

Lu Heng was proud of his officialdom and had a fruitful love affair, and he was pleased with everyone he saw at the moment. However, it didn't take long for him to be in high spirits. In November, he suddenly received news from the palace.

The pregnant concubine Lu Jing gave birth to a prince. This is the third surviving son of the emperor. The emperor is very happy, and he is even more fortunate to Tao Zhongwen, who offered the elixir for childbirth. Taking advantage of the emperor's good mood, Guo Xun once again mentioned the matter of giving his ancestor Guo Ying a seal.

The emperor did not know what to think, but he agreed. He kindly allowed Guo Ying to share the honor of the Taimiao with Xu Da, Chang Yuchūn and other six kings side by side.

Guo Xun was very splendid for a while, and no one in the army could match his position.

Lu Heng didn't care about it. Guo Xun's investigation report was written by Lu Heng himself, and Lu Heng had already expected it. In a sense, Guo Xun was awarded the title because of Lu Heng. The emperor needed someone to balance Lu Heng, and Guo Xun was the most suitable candidate. What really affected Lu Heng was another thing.