Gong Dai was somewhat surprised.
"Do you know what I want you to do?"
How could he agree so easily without even thinking about it?
Gong Che shook his head. "There's no need. The best method is for me to take the position of Crown Prince once more and eradicate my dissidents so that I can be your shield."
Gong Dai hadn't expected him to be so clear about what he wanted.
That's right, he had been planning this from the very start. Ever since he discovered that the Water Cloud Grass was of great use to Gong Che, he had no choice but to connect the two and speculate that Gong Che's illness could be cured with the Water Cloud Grass. The strange thing was that Gong Che knew that his illness could be cured, yet he still withdrew from the War of the Princes. From this perspective, there could only be two reasons.
First, he was retreating in order to advance. He wanted to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight before reaping the benefits.
Second, he was afraid. After all, apart from his direct bloodline, Gong Che had nothing else. Thus, he had used his illness to withdraw from the War of the Princes to save his life.
After observing for a year, he realized that Gong Che had decided to cooperate with him because of the latter.
Gong Che's final request was also very interesting. It seemed that he really did not care about fame or fortune.
Seeing Gong Dai remain silent, Gong Che felt uneasy. He was afraid that Gong Dai would not agree, even though he believed that Gong Dai had no reason to refuse.
Gong Che took a deep breath and calmly said, "You still have the Li Clan to support you. As for me, even if I become Emperor, I will have no internal support and no external help. I will find it difficult to advance. But if I help you, the outcome will be different. "
Gong Dai looked at him with great interest, indicating that he should continue.
Under the night sky, Gong Che leaned against a tree as he continued to speak coldly.
"The reason I'm helping you is because I value your potential. Once you succeed, it will be a meritorious service. If you're worried that I'll fight with you, there's no need for that. I know very well that I'm not suited to be an emperor."
He paused for a moment. "Moreover, I originally didn't want to interfere in this matter. I'm about to get married, and my wife and I both yearn for the life of the martial world. But since you've come to me, I have no other choice. So, I only have this one request. If you agree, you must help me with all your strength and be honest with me."
Gong Dai said hoarsely, "By then, can you really give up the power and position that you are about to get and give it away?"
Gong Che was calm and collected. "If I was greedy for power, I wouldn't have exposed my hidden illness."
Gong Dai suddenly smiled.
"Good! I promise you! "
Seeing that Gong Che was straightforward, his expression was rather pleased.
"After this is done, I'll set you free."
Gong Che could not help but repeat himself.
"It's to let me and my wife leave. It won't interfere in the affairs of the martial world."
"It's a deal."
"It's a deal."
After Gong Che and Gong Dai finished speaking, they didn't linger for a moment and left under the cover of the night.
Gong Dai watched as Gong Che boarded the carriage. That steady bearing was really different from before.
Gong Dai's expression was rather subtle. Did Gong Che change because of that "wife"?
Gong Che's words repeatedly and inadvertently mentioned her. If it was really because of a woman, then he really was somewhat curious.
After Gong Che boarded the carriage, he headed straight for the imperial palace.
At this time, he was holding a jade box in his hand. Inside the jade box was the "sincerity" that Gong Dai gave him. If nothing unexpected happened, it must be the Water Cloud Grass.
Through the gap in the curtains, Gong Che saw Gong Dai's back as he turned and left.
Every step he took was fast and steady, as if he was determined to get everything. He didn't know what he had lost.
Gong Che closed his eyes and clenched the box in his hand. He suddenly had the thought of robbing Gong Dai's treasure.
He smiled bitterly, but his expression gradually turned cold.
Mo'er was his. He didn't rob anyone. Mo'er was his!
Gong Dai, in this life, the country belongs to you. Mo'er belongs to me. Helping you once is my compensation to you.
With this mentality, he arrived at the imperial palace. When he saw the emperor, he directly explained his physical condition.
After learning that Gong Che had found a way to treat him, Gong Cheng was overjoyed and hurriedly ordered the imperial physician to study the formula of the Water Cloud Grass.
The happy event made Gong Cheng's somewhat morbid complexion look a lot better. Gong Che didn't forget that the emperor was still ill and stayed behind to express his condolences.
Because he deliberately showed off, Gong Cheng quickly discovered that Gong Che was different.
But after not seeing him for a year, his son seemed to have grown a lot. His speech was extraordinary, and his words were meaningful. It was a world of difference from a year ago.
This made Gong Cheng very surprised.
Because in Gong Cheng's heart, he never had the idea of changing the crown prince. But the previous crown prince was really difficult to convince the public. It wasn't that he wasn't outstanding, but he had more than enough knowledge, insufficient means, and even less ability because he lacked confidence.
But this time, he came back a lot more confident. In addition, Gong Che didn't hide his private property. Gong Cheng saw his son quickly become stronger and discovered that his ability was extraordinary. Unconsciously, some thoughts in his heart became active, but Gong Cheng didn't say it on the spot.
The father and son chatted for a while, then Gong Che went back. Although everyone knew that he was no longer the crown prince, Gong Cheng's decree at that time said that the crown prince was ill and recuperating. Moreover, it was a congenital disease.
It can be said that the crown prince's position existed in name only. When there was a new crown prince, Gong Che would be replaced.
But now, Gong Che was still in name, so he still lived in the East Palace.
When he returned to the East Palace, it was already late at night. Gong Che washed up and went to bed. He heard the bell in the middle of the night.
They had only been separated for a few days, but he felt that they had been separated for a long time …
The night was as cold as water. The palace servants had all retreated. The entire palace was even quieter, so quiet that it could magnify any emotion.
His body was slightly sore. Gong Che felt as if something sour was constantly drilling into his body. He could only slightly ease it by curling up his body.
Mo 'er … He really wanted Mo' er …
He didn't know how long he would stay here. Gong Che thought that as long as he had time, he would go to Yunding Mountain to see her. But he really missed her, really missed her …
Gong Che thought of his previous life. It was also a lonely night like this. He endured it alone and could only rely on his imagination to get through those cold nights. At that time, Mo 'er wouldn't give him any response. He could only lie to himself, lie to himself again and again.
Now, Mo 'er would give him a response, but he didn't dare to bring her out. He was afraid that his Mo' er would eventually be snatched away by someone else. He really couldn't bear the pain of having her and then losing her again!
But he really, really wanted to bring her out in front of others and announce to the world that she belonged to him!
With the strand of hair in his arms, Gong Che couldn't help but hug the blanket and force himself to sleep.
It was a quiet night, but a cold hand strangely appeared!
She slowly reached into the blanket and then suddenly grabbed Gong Che's ankle!
At that moment, Gong Che's body tensed up. In the next second, the dagger in his hand was pressed against the person's neck. His eyes were cold, without a trace of his usual gentleness.
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