I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 125 - 47: Returning to the Capital, Only Death Awaits

Chapter 125: Chapter 47: Returning to the Capital, Only Death Awaits

——Heading to Luoyang.

But after all, Gu Xi’s age is already there.

Faced with his idea, the Gu Clan descendants were almost all somewhat resistant.

"Father."

"Do you really want to go to Luoyang... I’m afraid..."

Gu Lin stared at Gu Xi, his face full of worry.

He himself was no longer young.

Behind him.

A group of Gu Clan descendants were the same, including the sixth generation of Gu Clan.

Gu Xi looked at the people in front of him, first sighed softly, then looked up at the sky and murmured, "Think of me, I delved into the court at the age of eleven."

"Deeply valued by Emperor Xiaohe."

"After Emperor Xiaohe collapsed, I was entrusted with the lonely by the emperor."

"Ruled the empire with Empress He Xi."

"I used to worry all the time about failing my great enterprise, dying like my Gu Clan ancestors and former emperors, disappointing Emperor Xiaohe and the Gu Clan ancestors."

"But... now I just want to ask myself why I haven’t died...."

He suddenly revealed a self-mocking smile and continued, "Perhaps this is fate."

"Fate wants me, Gu Xi, to die in the temple."

Saying this, he looked resolutely at his descendants in front of him, his expression gradually calming down, "You need not worry."

"To this day, the family is stable."

"This journey to Luoyang."

"If we can assist the Han Dynasty again, it will be hugely beneficial for the Gu Clan."

"If I truly meet my end in the temple."

Gu Xi looked indifferent, smiled slightly, "It is just death, then you can send me back to Julu for burial."

Even in the face of life and death, Gu Xi remained incredibly calm, without fear.

A few sixth-generation members of the Gu Clan stared at Gu Xi.

Clearly, Gu Xi’s words had a profound impact on their young hearts.

....

For this expedition, the Gu Clan made ample preparations.

Indeed, Gu Xi was very old, and an Imperial Physician was indispensable on this journey.

Fortunately, years ago, Liu Bao had sent many Imperial Physicians to Julu.

It wasn’t really troublesome.

Three days later, Gu Xi officially headed straight for Luoyang.

Countless people cried as they bid farewell.

This was entirely the opposite of when Gu Xi returned to Ji in the past.

Looking at Gu Xi’s snowy white hair, everyone felt Gu Xi likely wouldn’t return to Ji alive, and their sorrow compelled them to come and see him off.

This was a reputation that was utterly incomprehensible to outsiders.

During the years Gu Xi returned to Julu, it was the best period for the residents of Julu.

No official dared to misbehave.

Even the local gentry had become somewhat humble.

Besides the past favors from the Gu Clan, Gu Xi also had the Imperial Physicians sent by Liu Bao to treat the people.

This Saint now takes the risk of returning to Luoyang with his life on the line—who wouldn’t feel anguish?

At the back of the crowd.

A little boy couldn’t help but cry.

Though due to his height, he couldn’t see Gu Xi, separated by the crowd, he wept bitterly.

Seeing his elder brother cry.

The two younger boys he was holding couldn’t help but cry.

One of the slightly older boys asked, "Why is my brother crying?"

Hearing his younger brother’s question, the little boy wiped his tears and answered, "At such an age, Gu Gong still bears a heart to save the world."

"Truly admirable."

The two younger brothers clearly didn’t understand this reasoning.

But the little boy didn’t mind, he continued, "I heard there is medicine taught in the Gu Clan private school."

"I’ve decided to go to the Gu Clan private school to learn medicine tomorrow."

"Even if I can’t be like Gu Gong, I must try to save the people!"

With that said, the little boy hurriedly dragged his two younger brothers through the crowd, wanting to see Gu Xi in person.

But alas, there were too many people.

By the time he squeezed through the crowd, all he could see was the carriage of Gu Xi moving farther away.

But even so.

He was not the least bit disappointed.

Instead, he focused intently on Gu Xi’s carriage, his gaze becoming ever brighter....

...

Gu Yi was always keeping an eye on Gu Xi.

Of course, he wasn’t worried about Gu Xi’s health.

The Longevity Card ensures a natural death at an old age.

If there’s no accident like knife or sword injuries, Gu Xi’s life won’t end at just past sixty.

What truly worried Gu Yi was how Gu Xi would face those hidden in the temple’s dark corners.

Even courtiers can detect the peculiarity of this matter, let alone Gu Xi?

If it were as before...

Gu Yi naturally has nothing to worry about.

But now, it’s different, Gu Xi no longer holds any real power.

Even his reputation is gradually fading with the passage of time.

Even though there are still some people in the court who were promoted by Gu Xi in the past.

But human hearts are inherently fickle; how can one rely entirely on such people?

The risk Gu Xi took this time is indeed too great.

Yet what can Gu Yi say?

Just as Liu Bei was greatly defeated for avenging Guan Yu.

Some might think Liu Bei’s actions were foolish, but no one would say Liu Bei was unworthy of being a hero.

There are always things that surpass everything else.

In the past, when the nation’s situation was stable, he could leave freely.

Today, when the nation is in peril, he can risk everything to return.

This is their persistence.

Luoyang.

Compared to the past returns of the Gu Clan patriarchs to the capital, the reception for Gu Xi this time is indeed much diminished.

Now, the Great Han is in a period of national mourning, and many ceremonies cannot be used.

Nonetheless, Liang Na still had Liu Zhi lead officials to welcome Gu Xi, and there were also quite a number of commoners.

The news of Gu Xi’s return to the capital even somewhat alleviated the sorrow caused by Liu Bao’s passing.

Liu Bao was a benevolent ruler.

His death was destined to have an unimaginable impact on the entire realm.

The only one who could influence this.

Is the more esteemed Gu Xi.

When the ministers saw Gu Xi again, they were almost all taken aback.

Indeed, Gu Xi has reached old age.

His hair is as white as snow, and his face is lined with wrinkles.

But the only thing that has not changed is his unique charisma and those sharp eyes still like an eagle’s.

"Greetings, Grand Tutor." Liu Zhi was the first to speak, breaking the silence.

Then, the ministers behind him saluted Gu Xi, saying in unison, "We greet the Grand Tutor!"

Liu Bao had left an edict years ago that when officials saw Gu Xi, it was as if they saw him personally.

This was something everyone knew.

And even without such an edict, Gu Xi’s reputation would still command respect from the ministers.

"Your Majesty." Gu Xi glanced at Liu Zhi, recognized his identity, and hurriedly tried to salute.

Liu Zhi quickly reached out to stop Gu Xi, sincerely saying, "The Grand Tutor is the pillar of our Great Han, and I am merely a child; how can I allow the Grand Tutor to salute?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Xi was quite surprised.

He really didn’t expect Liu Zhi to say such words.

Many people actually think Emperors Huan and Ling were completely muddleheaded rulers.

Not to mention Emperor Ling.

Just speaking of Emperor Huan of Han, Liu Zhi, in particular.

In fact, when he first ascended the throne, his actions could be called those of a wise ruler.

Being able to eliminate a powerful courtier like Liang Ji, who had monopolized power for years.

Is enough to demonstrate his intellect.

Moreover, later he once enacted policies to reduce taxes, reform bureaucracy, and select the virtuous and talented, attempting to restore the governance of the court.

These measures showed he had some skill.

It’s just that he changed later.

Now, Liu Zhi is evidently in his enlightened period.

Liang Ji had always stood by Liu Zhi’s side, showing no animosity towards Gu Xi.

Even looked at Gu Xi and said, "With Grand Tutor’s return to the court, our Great Han can be secure and worry-free."

Displaying a quite welcoming attitude towards Gu Xi’s arrival.

Gu Xi’s expression remained calm, as before, not showing the slightest emotion.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries with the ministers, he directly headed into the palace to see Liang Na.

Upon seeing Gu Xi, Liang Na immediately revealed a joyful expression and even stood up voluntarily, saying with emotion, "The Grand Tutor returns to the capital."

"The burden on me finally becomes lighter."

This expression of hers was completely genuine.

Gu Xi glanced and confirmed this, his eyes subtly changed but still immediately bowed and said, "Old minister, greets the Empress Dowager."

"No need for formality, Grand Tutor."

Liang Na quickly waved her hand, earnestly saying, "The Grand Tutor is an elder and has done more for our Great Han than I could ever achieve."

"How can I let the Grand Tutor pay respects to me?"

"Rest assured, Grand Tutor."

"Now with Grand Tutor returning to the capital, just like during Empress He Xi’s time, I will certainly follow the Grand Tutor’s guidance."

The doubt in Gu Xi’s eyes grew more intense.

With age, his judgment of people’s hearts became more precise.

He could tell Liang Na was absolutely sincere.

This was somewhat unexpected for Gu Xi.

Without saying more, upon confirming Liang Na’s attitude, Gu Xi directly asked the question he cared about the most.

"Does the Empress Dowager know what really happened on the day the late Crown Prince passed away?"

This is the question Gu Xi has always been pondering.

Even having become indifferent to life and death, how could he let go of the person behind this?.....