Mei Niang slowly closed her eyes and shook her head. She opened her eyes reluctantly and said urgently, "Butler, Niu Youde and Yun Zhiqiu haven't consummated their relationship yet, have they? There's still a chance, isn't there? "
Gou Yue sighed. "During the interrogation, Niu Youde admitted that he slept with Yun Zhiqiu and admitted that she is his woman. She is Kou Tianwang's adopted daughter. If Kou Tianwang wants Niu Youde to take responsibility for his daughter, it's a matter of course. His Majesty has no reason to stop him! What's done is done. If I'm not wrong, Kou Tianwang has already gone to Kou Tianwang to ask for benefits! "His words implied that His Highness had admitted defeat.
Mei Niang gritted her teeth and cursed, "How dare they do such a despicable thing! The Kou Clan will die a horrible death! Their retribution will come sooner or later!"
Gou Yue said helplessly, "Please calm down, Consort. If I find a better son-in-law in the future, I'll definitely put in a good word for His Highness."
Mei Niang looked as if she had lost a piece of her heart. She said bitterly, "How can there be a better one? I've looked through all the descendants. Where can I find one with such good qualifications and no complicated background?"
Gou Yue understood. This woman was only concerned about someone who was purely on her and her daughter's side. She was only thinking about himself and not the entire Wang Residence. What else could he say?
Guang Mei 'er lowered her head in silence, looking a little disappointed …
"What? Adopted daughter? "
In the forbidden garden of the Almighty Weng Manor, Xiahou Tuo, who was holding a tree trunk that would require a dozen people to wrap their arms around, abruptly turned around and asked in shock.
Wei Shu nodded with a bitter smile. "Yes, the news has been confirmed. The Kou Clan and Yun Zhiqiu admitted to each other in public."
Smack! Xiahou Tuo held his cane with one hand and slapped his forehead with the other, as if blaming himself for being muddle-headed. "I'm really muddle-headed. Why didn't I think of such a simple method? Kou Lingxu, oh Kou Lingxu, I've really underestimated you. To think that you could come up with such a ruthless method. You're ruthless. I'm convinced! "
At the side, Wei Shu consoled, "Even a wise man will make a mistake. It's not just Master who didn't think of it. I'm afraid that no one in the celestial heavens would have thought that Kou Lingxu would be able to pull out someone who has no blood relations with him to form a marriage alliance. He really dared to do it, isn't he afraid of betrayal in the future? "
Xiahou Tuo let out another long sigh and shook his head. "You can't say it like that. Now that he thought about it, Kou Lingxu's performance at Nine-ring Starry Sky Avenue was truly beautiful. He had not acted earlier or later, but he had cut off Qing Zhu and the other three's backup plans right from the get-go. Not only that, he had set up a trap where the other clans were pressuring one another to lend a helping hand, he had even protected Niu Youde and helped him tide over the crisis. With such a huge favor on their hands, how could Niu Youde and Yun Zhiqiu possibly betray Kou Lingxu so easily? In addition to Kou Lingxu's ability to win over people's hearts in the future … this foster daughter was a good choice! The timing was just right, and the effect was no less than the Kou Family marrying their blood-related daughter. Kou Lingxu played such an evil move, I'm afraid Qing Zhu's side will be dumbfounded and extremely angry. "
Wei Shu nodded silently and sighed. "We still couldn't stop them. They still succeeded. I wonder how Qing Zhu will react next."
Xiahou Tuo patted the rough tree trunk again and looked up at the lush branches. "Let's wait and see!"
In the celestial palace, a tall black hat and a black cloak walked into the palace with large strides. He went straight to the Hall of Stars.
Before he reached the Hall of Stars, Shangguan Qing, who was already waiting, came to greet him and reminded him. "Regarding Niu Youde's matter, His Majesty is still angry. He urgently summons you for an audience, be careful later. "They were all old people by Qing Zhu's side, and it was not a big deal to do a favor at little cost.
Gao Guan: "I have heard about the matter. It's just a mere Niu Youde, why is His Majesty so angry?"
Shangguan Qing, who was accompanying him, exclaimed. "Aren't you asking the obvious? Why would His Majesty care about that Niu Youde? His Majesty is angry because Kou Lingxu played him like a fool. Who wouldn't be angry? "
Gao Guan nodded and said no more because they had already reached the entrance of the Hall of Stars.
The two of them entered the hall and saw Sima Wentian, Defeating Armies and Wuqu were all present. The old people by Qing Zhu's side were all present.
Defeating Armies's expression was not very good. Niu Youde had that kind of relationship with Kou Lingxu's daughter. It was likely that he could no longer stay in the Imperial Guards. In fact, he admired Niu Youde.
Before Gao Guan could greet him, Qing Zhu, who was standing in the middle of the hall, pointed at Gao Guan's nose and asked. "Did you not notice anything when you were there?"
Gao Guan still bowed before replying. "I indeed did not notice anything when I was at Nine Ring Star Sky Street. I was also shocked when I heard about it on my way back and regretted leaving too early."
Qing Zhu pointed at Defeating Armies. "That Niu Youde is really daring to do such a thing behind my back. Look at what kind of people you have under you. Traitors! How did you manage the Left Military Inspector? "
Defeating Armies's face darkened. "How could Niu Youde have such an ability? It is also impossible for him to fool so many people. It was obvious that Niu Youde was being used by the Kou Clan. It was a meticulous plan by the Kou Clan. Otherwise, with Envoy Gao's godly eyes, how could he not see through it?"
"You still dare to speak up for him?" Qing Zhu strode forward, his finger almost poking Defeating Armies's face. However, he was also clear that Niu Youde did not have such a grand plan. It was definitely a meticulous masterpiece by the Kou Clan.
Defeating Armies shut his mouth. He was more or less responsible for this matter. There was no need to quarrel over it.
Qing Zhu turned around with a gloomy expression. He waved his arms and said, "Now, I am afraid that I have become the laughing stock of the world. What do you all think we should do?"
The few present exchanged glances. They felt that Qing Zhu was too concerned about that. Who in the world would laugh at something like that? So what if he did it once in a while? However, they could understand Qing Zhu's feelings. He was used to being high and mighty. Naturally, he would place more importance on his image and face.
Gao Guan said indifferently, "It is not that there is no way."
Qing Zhu tilted his head. "Speak!"
Gao Guan said, "The matter of his subordinates killing the Heaven Street guards and forcefully collecting donations has not been investigated by the Close Guard Army. Try it strictly and give him a heavy sentence! If the Close Guard Army feels that it is inconvenient to do it, then hand it over to the Right Monitor Department. I guarantee that Niu Youde will definitely die! "
The others glanced at him speechlessly. Such a huge matter had been suppressed by the Heavenly Court. Who wouldn't know the reason behind it? Now that Niu Youde was executed for such a small matter, did they think that Kou Lingxu was a mute? Moreover, His Majesty had suffered such a loss. Yet, he used a small figure to vent his anger. Would His Majesty be able to do that?
Qing Zhu's face was almost plastered onto Gao Guan's face. He said sinisterly, "Gao Guan, this is your good idea? Are you not pleasing to the eye when someone's head is hanging on your neck? Are you addicted to killing people? Don't you know that your reputation for killing people is already bad? If governing the world could be solved by killing, then why would I need a court full of officials? "
The others were unperturbed. They knew that Gao Guan was asking for trouble by saying these words.
Even if Qing Zhu's face was plastered onto his own, Gao Guan was still as calm as a stone statue. He didn't avoid it and said expressionlessly, "Since His Majesty feels that it is inappropriate to kill him, then demote him!"
Qing Zhu left his face and put his hands behind his back, "Demote? If we demote him here, his cheap father-in-law will be able to promote him back in no time. "
Gao Guan, "Then demote him to the end. Demote him until he can't be promoted back in a short time."
Qing Zhu, "He slept with someone else's daughter. If Kou Lingxu wants Niu Youde to marry his daughter, how can we stop him? Is it justifiable? At that time, the Close Guard Army won't be able to accommodate him! If he goes to Kou Lingxu's territory, what's the use of demoting him? With Niu Youde's ability, Kou Lingxu has ways to create opportunities for him to be promoted! "
Gao Guan, "If the Close Guard Army can't accommodate him, we can throw him to the Ghost City that no one is willing to go to. I don't believe that Kou Lingxu has a way to help Niu Youde get promoted in the Ghost City!"
"Oh …" Qing Zhu stared blankly and the anger on his face disappeared in an instant. He narrowed his eyes and twirled his beard in silence.
The others looked at Gao Guan speechlessly. They found that this Gao Guan had always been ruthless. This Niu Youde must have had eight lifetimes of bad luck to run into this person's hands.
Sima Wentian cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, Gao Guan's idea is good."
Qing Zhu was still muttering to himself.
Shangguan Qing also smiled and reminded, "Your Majesty, whether it is Heavenly Street or the Ghost City, the Empress is in charge of the market's business. If Niu Youde goes to the Ghost City, it will be a mess. It would be good if he can collect the basic taxes. I have never heard of anyone being able to make a contribution in the Ghost City. If Kou Tianwang wants to help Niu Youde achieve something, I'm afraid he will have to clash with the Xiahou family. "
Qing Zhu raised his eyebrows. Shangguan Qing's reminder reminded him of Xiahou Ta, that old fox, hiding behind the scenes and stirring up trouble.
Sima Wentian said again, "With Niu Youde's temper, he will cause trouble wherever he goes. In such a complicated place like the Ghost City, it would be strange if he didn't cause trouble. That is the Xiahou family's territory. If Niu Youde gets into trouble, should Kou Lingxu help or not? If he doesn't help, his proud work will be ruined. If he helps, he will have to clash with the Xiahou family. In short, it will make Kou Lingxu unable to laugh. This is a good plan to kill several birds with one stone. "
Qing Zhu sneered. Wasn't Xiahou Ta hiding behind the scenes and fanning the flames leisurely? Wasn't Kou Lingxu proud? It would be good to let these two fight. It would be great if both of them were injured.
He slowly turned around and glanced at Gao Guan. He coldly snorted, "At least you said something reasonable!"
Gao Guan was expressionless, as if he had not said anything.
The others heaved a sigh of relief. The matter was finally resolved. Otherwise, who knew how long His Majesty's anger would last. But that Niu Youde was doomed. So what if he was Fire Asura's disciple? His future would probably be ruined because of Gao Guan's words.
The matter was resolved. After everyone dispersed, Qing Zhu went to the East Palace in a good mood. Whenever he was happy or unhappy, he would go to the East Palace to give gifts. Who knew how many beauties in the harem were envious of him.
After making love, Qing Zhu lazily lay on the jade couch. He squinted his eyes at the graceful figure behind the light gauze as she walked out of the bath like a lotus flower out of the water. It was a different kind of appreciation for the sight that was faintly discernible through the light gauze.
After the maids helped the tall figure put on her dress, they opened the gauze curtain and escorted her to the dressing table to help comb her hair.
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