I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 102 - 39: Old Troubles Bring New Peril, Liu Hu in Critical Condition

Chapter 102: Chapter 39: Old Troubles Bring New Peril, Liu Hu in Critical Condition

The impact of this matter is indeed unimaginable.

Liu Hu is the Emperor!

His change in attitude towards Gu Xi will surely stir people’s ambitions.

Looking at the court now, who isn’t envious of Gu Xi’s eminent status?

In the past, the monarch and subjects were united, naturally keeping these people from harboring any disloyalty.

But now it’s different.

Liu Hu’s reaction made many people notice an opportunity, and turbulence arose again above the court and public.

Of course, in such unclear circumstances, no one would want to be the first to stick their neck out.

However, that long-unseen storm of "returning the power" has started to spread in the court.

——But this time.

Gu Xi’s attitude is very resolute.

...

Champion Marquis Mansion.

Deng Zhi looked at Gu Xi solemnly and asked in a low voice, "Grand Tutor."

"With the current court situation, do you intend to just watch like this?"

"If the day comes that you are truly dismissed, what will happen to my Deng Clan and the Gu Clan?"

Deng Zhi can be said to be Gu Xi’s confidant now.

As the elder brother of Deng Sui, he was quite extraordinary in both capacity and talent, earning Gu Xi’s deep trust.

It can be completely said that he and Gu Xi are in the same boat.

Now seeing the winds of change in the court, he is naturally somewhat flustered. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

"Uncle Zhao, no need to panic."

Gu Xi’s expression remained calm as he said faintly.

How could Deng Zhi remain calm?

He looked to the left and right, seeming to have something to say but hesitating.

Gu Xi just watched him with a serene gaze.

Deng Zhi hesitated for a long time and finally seemed to have steeled himself, just about to speak.

Before he could say anything, Gu Xi interrupted him directly: "Uncle Zhao, you mustn’t speak words that might tarnish the reputation of our ancestors."

Instantly, Deng Zhi’s expression stiffened considerably.

His lips moved, but in the end, he didn’t voice what he wanted to say and merely sighed.

"Rest assured."

Gu Xi spoke again: "His Majesty won’t do anything to me."

"As long as I am here."

"The Crown Prince will certainly ascend to the throne in the future."

As he spoke, Gu Xi’s tone grew significantly heavier.

Deng Zhi was taken aback for a moment, then nodded slightly, saluted Gu Xi, and then retreated.

The development of the situation was not beyond Gu Xi’s expectations.

Though there were countless people in the court anticipating Liu Hu’s next move.

Liu Hu wasn’t of that mind at all.

After he reduced the Gu Clan’s power within the central army that day, it was as if he returned to how he was before.

Handing the governance back to Gu Xi to handle.

He himself sat comfortably on the dragon throne, indulging in pleasures daily.

Everything seemed to have changed nothing.

Yet everything had changed.

Everyone could feel it, the original harmony between Liu Hu and Gu Xi as sovereign and minister was gone.

In truth, Gu Yi could understand Gu Xi’s current thinking.

The choices left for him were few.

Indeed, at this point, his power had even surpassed that of Gu Kang back in the day.

Yet the issue of succession was even more severe than Gu Kang’s.

Who was Gu Kang facing as a successor at the time?

——Gu Liang.

Even though Gu Liang might not compare to the absolute best, his talent was definitely extraordinary.

It was simply that the Gu Clan was too illustrious.

If born into another smaller clan, not to say leading the clan to soar, but certainly, he would elevate the entire family.

And the Emperor at the time was Liu Da!

That was an exceptional start.

And now, as for Gu Xi?

His power is even greater, the capabilities of the Gu Clan’s successors are sorely lacking, and the Emperor is still Liu Hu.

In this situation.

His only way is to protect Liu Bao, only through these ties can he ensure the interests of the Gu Clan.

As for the idea of deposing the Emperor like Huo Guang, as Deng Zhi and others think.

Even if Gu Xi could really achieve it.

But once he dies, the entire Gu Clan would surely plunge from the height, even if the ancestors’ reputation prevents them from being extinguished.

But to rise again, who knows how long it would take.

Clearly, this is Gu Xi’s mindset.

In truth, this could already be considered the best solution at present.

The ambition of the Gu Clan has always been to last for generations, not for momentary satisfaction.

His actions could be said to minimize the entire family’s risk.

As long as he can withstand the storm.

If he truly assists Liu Bao to ascend the throne.

Then these turmoils would obviously not be any problem.

....

The change in people’s hearts is destined to intensify with time.

Yan Ji will naturally not forgo any of these opportunities.

Liu Hu successively elevating the Yan Clan members has been boosting her prestige as the Empress day by day.

Many ministers secretly have thoughts of allying with her.

The ambition of humans is destined to never be satisfied.

Previously, Yan Ji feared Gu Xi greatly, but as time passed, she finally couldn’t withstand the temptation of power and set her mind on Gu Xi.

North Palace.

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince at the Champion Marquis Mansion hasn’t come to visit you for days now."

"Could it be that the Crown Prince holds a grudge against you...."

Yan Ji’s sudden words once again interrupted Liu Hu’s pleasant mood.

His eyes flickered with annoyance and after a moment of silence, he said: "The Grand Tutor told me."

"The Crown Prince was a bit frightened before."

"I think he’s just not yet recovered physically, there’s no need to worry about it."

Actually, Liu Hu doesn’t completely believe Yan Ji either, he still has his own judgment.

Reclaiming some military authority was just because Yan Ji’s previous words rekindled his feelings of insecurity.

But to say he would sever ties with Gu Xi altogether.

He still couldn’t bring himself to do it.

Hearing this, Yan Ji sighed softly, looking at Liu Hu with a face full of concern: "Your Majesty is truly magnanimous, your favoritism towards the Grand Tutor is evident to all..."