Chapter 16 (1/2)
htest bit, he burst out laughing, his entire being giving off the arrogant and wild aura of ‘raging wind and stormy rain could not affect me’
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If one wished to discuss these complex relationshi+ps, it should first be started from the former Emperor
The forrand achieveend that was rarely seen throughout history The ht to its peak – like the sun at noon – no neighboring countries would dare to offend Additionally, he was also the founder of both Ling Shu Institute and the Black Iron Camp
It was a pity that this brilliant and wise En, he had four Eave birth to three sons and two daughters in total, but four of which have witnessed their young ones die before them
When the former emperor passed away, the only child left was the first princess who had end has it that when the princess was about sixteen or seventeen years old, she was infected with a severe illness that ale arrangement with Gu Yun’s father, the evity for the princess and advised that she should getwedded to the Marquis, the princess’ illness had slowly improved
From this point of view, it see away one after another at a young age was due to the for theirs
The emperor who had lost all his wives and children, at his final moment had decided to leave the Black Iron Camp and the utmost vital military power to his most beloved princess and her husband, but the country of Great Liang could not change their surname, the next emperor had to be adopted from a different branch
The reason that the current Emperor – His Majesty Yuan He was able to be successfully enthroned that year – a large extent of it was thanks to the assistance of the First Princess
Ereat affection for her Until she passed away, he had always respectfully referred to her as an ‘aunt’ and took her only son, Gu Yun, into the palace to take care of He personally granted him the naistrates that ‘Zi Xi is like er brother’, and ordered the Princes to refer to hi in private
‘Uncle’ or ‘Aunt’ were merely false titles, not entirely i’s military forces, under the direct control of the Marquis of Order, stood behind the little boy Gu Yun in that year
The old faction of the previous Marquis was still there If anything were to happen to Gu Yun in the hands of Emperor Yuan He, whether or not if His Majesty could still sit peacefully on the throne, that was still up for discussion
Taking advantage that Gu Yun was still young, E the old faction of the Marquis of Order – the Black Iron Camp almost ceased to exist under this underhanded tactic
It’s a pity that human’s calculation cannot be coion’s border defenses fell into a tight position, and foreign ene They have sent out three ood-for-nothings Great Liang – already accusto in peace – appeared to prefer the pen rather than the sword
And hence, the ile person who could take up a weapon
The Ling Shu Institute, which has been quiet for ht forth their request to rebuild the Black Iron Camp
The scrap metal that had been dulled by the e, in the end, still did not die out – at the hands of Gu Yun, it was brought back to life
Gu Yun’s feelings for His Majesty were very complicated
On one hand, after the death of the Previous Marquis and the First Princess, it was His Majesty who has raised hiiven him the warmth that he had never received from his own parents
The princess was not the type of woman who hid away at ho able to stay alive until she was able to get married – and not lose her life to her father’s solitary star was enough to be seen as a true hero
Gu Yun was born with two fathers; he did not knohat the concept of a gentle and kind ht him to the battlefield of the northern frontier even before he could properly learn hoalk, spending his childhood eating wind and sand to grow up Little bits of paance and refinement, could be said to have all come from Emperor Yuan He
On the other hand, Emperor Yuan He was quite a weak- man, his weakness and hesitation could be reluctantly described as ‘corew older, this had completely turned into ‘dimmed and incompetent’
Every day, the old then the country and expand their territory but would only be concerned about his own right to the throne If he wasn’t using his authority to balance out his subjects, then he would s new and different tricks to dishearten all hly</ehly hindered and held back Gu Yun was stuck in the hness</eo eat sand at the frontier instead
Shen Yi said with deeper , Grand Marshal, people frorand achievements must not threaten the one above You have already beaten up the enemies on all four sides – then should the next step is to rebel? Of course, we know you don’t entertain such thoughts, but there is no telling what the Eht think”
Gu Yun said indifferently: “I was granted the title of ‘Order’, that is, fighting to ; other matters are not under my control”
Shen Yi opened his mouth
Gu Yun cut in: “I knohat you want to advise, you don’t have to say it”
The two have been partners for hts This dialogueto discuss the current Emperor with Gu Yun The Eently suh to see that he would soon have to go to heaven
What he meant was, of course, the new Eot lost, the E was a dependable and calm person, he had familiarized himself with books and scriptures since childhood However, his philosophy was much like his father’s and also favored literary to thening aroodwill and the people’s livelihood
On the contrary, the Second Prince, was extreer to expand their territory
And for the military officers like them, it was clear as the better choice between the two
Gu Yun’s expression darkened
Shen Yi knew the right thing for him to do noas to shut his mouth, yet at the sa as you show even the slightest hint, even if it is only an acquiescence…”
Gu Yun looked at hiaze see intent Shen Yi’s heart suddenly tightened, his voice died out in his throat
Gu Yun strictly spoke every ith force: “After arriving at the capital, Black Iron Camp’s three factions will be on standby outside the Nine Gates Anyone who dares to take advantage of His Majesty’s weakened condition for their own personal gains – will be executed on the spot no , do I make myself clear?”