Li Qitian's face tightened and his hands clenched into fists. He didn't say anything for a long time.
The clue to the treasure that he couldn't find was in the hands of the Yuchi Yan's concubine's grandfather!
This old thing had been hiding the treasure map all this time. His surrender to Da Zhou wasn't sincere.
He had been looking for this treasure for a long time. Although he didn't publicize it, it wasn't a secret. Who knew that this old man could keep his composure!
If he hadn't detained the Yuchi Yan family in the palace, this old thing definitely wouldn't have handed it over!
Li Qitian forced himself to calm down. After a long time, he said in a low voice, "Is the treasure map in the hands of the Lu family?"
Gu Shixiong was happy to see Li Qitian and the court officials at odds. He wiped his tears with his sleeves and said in a trembling voice, "Yes, it was snatched away by a general. He said he was Second Master Lu's man."
Li Qitian naturally knew about Lu Heng's connections in the court. Grand Secretary Lu was in charge of the cabinet, and the Lu family was powerful. Even Minister Cheng of the Ministry of War had pledged his allegiance to the Lu family.
The Great Zhou Dynasty was in need of silver, but silver was a good thing. Back then, the Lu Clan had spent a lot of money to help them attack Beiji. Now that they heard about the treasure, they naturally wanted to find it to make up for their losses.
Li Qitian knew that once the treasure map fell into the hands of the Lu family, it would be difficult for him to see it again.
"Li Guanwen!" Li Qitian's voice was unprecedentedly loud. .
Li Guanwen, who was guarding the door of the imperial study, rushed in after being yelled at. He bowed and said, "Your Majesty!"
"Immediately send someone to the Three Thousand Battalion to bring Lu Heng back. We have something important to discuss with him. "
"Yes."
Li Guanwen accepted the order and rushed out with a serious expression.
Gu Shixiong, who was kneeling on the ground with his head lowered, sneered in his heart.
Lu Heng wasn't stupid. Could it be that she would hand over the 'treasure map' after obtaining it?
But now that he thought about it, Qin Yining's scheme was really vicious. Not only did he protect the real treasure, he also diverted the trouble to the east, letting Li Qitian and the aristocratic families fight each other, thus completely removing the blame of the surrendered officials' faction.
Most importantly, Qin Yining had made a fool out of him, an old official in the imperial court.
If he remembered correctly, Qin Huaiyuan had been detained by Your Majesty for the past few days. In other words, Qin Yining had done all of this by himself.
Gu Shixiong couldn't help but be flabbergasted. He was only sixteen years old, and he already had such skills. What would he do in the future?
On second thought, if Yuchi Yan could have such a smart woman by his side, it would be a good thing for him. After all, the Yuchi Yan was not good at politics.
However, Qin Yining had already been betrothed to Prince Zhongshun.
It was also good that she was betrothed to Prince Zhongshun. If he had an intelligent wife, he would be able to fight Li Qitian without any worries.
Gu Shixiong's mind turned at lightning speed. After thinking through many things, his mood became even better, and his resentment towards Qin Yining's scheme also lessened.
Li Qitian, however, was not as calm as Gu Shixiong.
He lowered his eyes and pondered. Sometimes he looked at the kneeling Gu Shixiong, and sometimes he looked at the door.
After a long time, Li Qitian said, "Old Master Gu, I hope you can repeat the contents of the treasure map for us."
Gu Shixiong had expected Li Qitian to ask this question, so he shook his head and said, "Replying to Your Majesty, this commoner has not seen the treasure map, so I don't know its contents."
Li Qitian raised his eyebrows. "Oh?"
"Your Majesty, although this commoner is not talented, I used to be the teacher of Dayan's Retired Emperor. Since he arranged for me to do something, I naturally have to do my best. Moreover, I have to obey the imperial edict. This commoner is not qualified to see the treasure map, and I have no interest in the treasure. Naturally, I won't take the initiative to look at it."
Li Qitian looked at Gu Shixiong suspiciously. This thin old man's hair and beard were all white, and he had one foot in the grave. Moreover, he had brought his family to Da Zhou. If he dared to deceive the emperor, his entire Gu family would be finished.
Li Qitian was certain that Gu Shixiong would not lie.
It was not easy for a treasure map to appear, but Gu Shixiong did not know its contents, and the treasure map was taken away by his enemy.
This was really …
Li Qitian took several deep breaths, waiting for Li Guanwen's good news.
However, Li Guanwen brought back bad news.
"Your Majesty, when this servant arranged for people to arrive at the Three Thousand Battalion, Second Master Lu had already left." Li Guanwen lowered his head, not daring to look at Li Qitian's expression. He knew that if something went wrong at this moment, he might lose his life.
He might even lose his little life.
Li Qitian's face darkened. After a long time, he asked, "Where did he go?"
"Replying to Your Majesty, the Three Thousand Battalion's people said that Second Master Lu left in the middle of the night with a few of his personal attendants.
Li Qitian's hands were tightly clenched.
It seemed that the treasure map was real. Otherwise, with Lu Heng's steady personality,
With his temperament, how could he leave without any hesitation?
Li Qitian was angry and regretful.
Why didn't he catch this old man earlier? Why did he have to laugh at him?
If he had not indulged him, this old man would not have taken the treasure map to the Lu family in a time of crisis.
After searching for so long, he finally saw a glimmer of hope. Now, that hope had been shattered.
Gu Shixiong looked at Li Qitian's mournful face.
It was even better than eating a bowl of iced sour plum soup during the hottest days of the summer.
Li Qitian did not let Gu Shixiong be happy for long. He said, "Old Master Gu, you are an old official of the Dayan. Of course, your seniority is indisputable. However, you are old and need to rest. If there is nothing else, it would be better for you to rest in the mansion. "
He was grounding him!
Gu Shixiong smiled nonchalantly and said, "Yes, thank you for Your Majesty's concern. This commoner also hopes to be able to stand by your side again."
Li Qitian smiled and ordered someone to help Gu Shixiong back to rest.
It seemed that the Lu family would go all out now that the treasure map had fallen into their hands.
"Li Guanwen, go and invite Minister Lu here. Also, release the Yuchi Yan family of three and the Family Qin. The Family Qin and the Pang family are planning to get married. Don't delay their wedding preparations. "
Li Qitian's words were too negative. Li Guanwen felt that Your Majesty was not right, but he did not dare to persuade him. He could only say, "Yes, Your Majesty." Then, he cautiously received the order and went to carry it out.
Minister Lu quickly entered the palace.
Li Qitian hated Minister Lu the most among the few Grand Secretaries in the Imperial Cabinet. That was because the leaders of the Lu family were too outstanding and difficult to fool. Minister Lu's words were very important in the Imperial Cabinet. His words would affect Li Qitian's decisions. Moreover, Minister Lu's actions would affect the direction of the dynasty. What if Li Qitian was careless and caused him to rise up again?
The Lu family was not like him. They did not lack money and lived frugally.
If the Lu family really wanted to make a move, they did not even need to raise money.
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