Qin Yining smiled faintly and sighed, "I think Your Majesty values Wang Ye a lot. Wang Ye is the founding minister of the country and has a lot of prestige in the military. Your Majesty wouldn't do anything to Wang Ye for the sake of his own reputation. Old Master Gu, you worry too much."
Gu Shixiong was so angry that he felt like he was suffocating in his chest. He felt like a scholar meeting a soldier.
Everyone said that the daughter of Qin Huaiyuan was intelligent and courageous, and that she had a unique vision for court affairs.
Now, it seemed like the rumors outside weren't true. It was simply to flatter Qin Huaiyuan that people had spread those rumors. Qin Yining was just an ordinary ignorant woman. She couldn't even see through such a dangerous situation.
Gu Shixiong analyzed the situation for Qin Yining with a serious expression, "Miss Qin, don't be too naive. Your Majesty's fear of Prince Zhongshun is very obvious. It's just that you don't pay much attention to court affairs, so you can't see it clearly.
"If this huge sum of money were in the hands of others, I would feel that it would be a waste. But if it's in your hands, it will help Prince Zhongshun in the future. This can be considered a treasure sword for a hero.
"Moreover, don't forget that even if Your Majesty grants the marriage, the matter of Minister Qin killing Prince Zhongshun and his father still exists. With this treasure, won't you be able to stand up more after marrying into the Qin family? "
Gu Shixiong's analysis was clear and logical. Every word he said was in consideration of Qin Yining's future.
Qin Yining felt that Gu Shixiong was really an expert at grasping people's hearts. If she was an ordinary woman, she might have already believed him.
She had always believed that climbing up the ranks in court depended on one's own ability. It was normal for there to be conspiracies and overt plots.
But in order to achieve his own goals, Gu Shixiong would rather drag an innocent Family Qin into the mess and drag a woman into the mess.
Qin Yining felt that this kind of behavior was shameful even if it came from a loyal country.
"You're right. I'm sorry to disappoint you, Old Master Gu. I'm really unable to help you. "Qin Yining bowed and apologized.
Gu Shixiong's old eyes suddenly dimmed when they met Qin Yining's resolute gaze.
At this moment, Gu Shixiong truly felt despair.
Every single one of them only cared about their own safety, and never considered whether Great Yan Dynasty could be restored to its former glory.
Was he going to watch Li Qitian destroy the only legitimate Yuchi Yan bloodline?
Gu Shixiong leaned back in his chair and shook his head in exasperation, mumbling, "If you don't help me, then there's really no one else who can help me save the County King of Yan."
Qin Yining couldn't bear to see an old man like Gu Shixiong so helpless. He pursed his lips and thought for a moment before saying, "Old Master Gu, don't worry. Please listen to me. "
Gu Shixiong raised his eyes and looked at Qin Yining.
Qin Yining said, "You don't have to come to me. I'm just a woman in my own home. The only person I can rely on is my father. My father is not at home, and my future husband's family is ambiguous about their attitude toward me. Who else can I ask for help?
"I think it's better for you to seek help from those who have the ability to do so. Think about it. Who else in the Capital City has the ability to go up against Your Majesty? "
Gu Shixiong sat up straight and lowered his eyes to think. He suddenly realized something and said, "You mean the Lu family?"
Qin Yining smiled and said nothing.
Gu Shixiong felt as if the dead end in front of him had been pushed aside, revealing a bright path to the distance.
"The Lu family is indeed not bad."
There was no one else in the Capital City who could stand up to Li Qitian. The Lu family's power was not to be underestimated.
Gu Shixiong's mind was clear. However, it didn't take long before he shook his head helplessly and said, "But what if the Lu family's character is not good enough? What if they take the treasure for themselves and refuse to help me save the County King of Yan? What should I do then?"
Qin Yining couldn't help but laugh and said, "Old Master Gu, you are too involved to see clearly. When you came to me, weren't you afraid that I would take the treasure for myself and refuse to help?"
Gu Shixiong was enlightened by his words.
That was right. Be it the Lu family or Qin Yining, there was a 50% chance that they would take the treasure for themselves and refuse to help.
In that case, what was the difference between begging the Lu family and begging Qin Yining?
No matter how bad the Lu family was, they could still make their own decisions.
Qin Yining was a woman. Even if she took the treasure, she would still have to ask Pang Xiao for help.
In comparison, it was more appropriate to ask the Lu family for help.
"What you said makes sense. However, I have never had any dealings with the Lu family. I really have no one to ask for help from. How could the Lu family possibly meet me and trust me so easily?"
Qin Yining looked at Gu Shixiong. After a long while, she seemed to have made up her mind and said, "We are both Dayan. At this point, I have no choice but to take action. Alright. Ji Yun. "
Qin Yining turned around and instructed Ji Yun, "Go and bring me the box that I placed at the bottom of the cabinet."
Ji Yun bowed and left. Not long after, she returned with the box that Qin Yining had prepared.
Qin Yining placed the box on the square table and pushed it to Gu Shixiong's side.
"Old Master Gu, to tell you the truth, I have some ties with the Second Master of the Lu family, Lu Heng. Bring this token to Second Master Lu. He will definitely be willing to help you when he sees it. "
Gu Shixiong took the box and found that it was nailed shut. It could not be opened.
Gu Shixiong asked, "What's in this box?"
"Old Master Gu, please don't open it yourself. Give this box to Second Master Lu and he will be able to open it. Once he sees the token, he will naturally help you. As a weak woman, I can only help you up to this point. "
Hearing this, Gu Shixiong had no choice but to accept the box and thank Qin Yining. Then, he hurriedly returned to the Gu residence.
The Gu residence was very far from the County King of Yan's residence. It was only a small courtyard with two entrances. This was a gift from Li Qitian, who saw that Gu Shixiong was a senior official who had served three Dayan Emperors, to show his benevolence.
As soon as he entered the residence, Gu Shixiong hurriedly called for someone. "Quickly go and find out where Lu Heng and Second Master Lu are now."
The personal attendant immediately left to carry out the order.
Not long after, he returned to report, "Old Master, the Minister of War went to the Three Thousand Barracks for an inspection today. Second Master Lu followed Minister Cheng to the Three Thousand Barracks' outpost outside the city."
Gu Shixiong thought for a moment, then handed the box to the personal attendant. "Take this token and go to the Three Thousand Barracks immediately. Ask to see Lu Heng. Tell him that I have something important to discuss with him."
"Yes, sir!" The personal attendant bowed solemnly and immediately left.
Unexpectedly, the personal attendant had only taken a few steps when Gu Shixiong called out to him again.
"No, it's better if I go personally to show my sincerity. If you go, you don't have enough authority. Prepare the carriage for me. "
Seeing how serious Gu Shixiong was, the personal attendant immediately went to prepare the carriage.
In less than ten minutes, Gu Shixiong was already in the speeding carriage with the token in his arms.
He was worried about the County King of Yan and was very anxious.
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