I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 99 - 38: Yan Ji’s Slander, Emperor and Ministers Estranged (Part 2)

Chapter 99: Chapter 38: Yan Ji’s Slander, Emperor and Ministers Estranged (Part 2)

Nowadays, his life is truly pleasant.

Neither worries about state affairs nor Deng Sui’s lectures.

Gu Xi would never interfere with him indulging in the pleasures of the boudoir.

This made Liu Hu even more intoxicated, difficult to extricate himself.

At this moment, Liu Hu suddenly noticed that the enthralling sensation abruptly stopped, prompting him to look down at Yan Ji in his arms.

Seeing her face showing a worried expression, he couldn’t help but frown and ask, "What’s wrong with the Empress?"

"Your Majesty."

Yan Ji whispered softly, the worry on her face growing deeper, "I have things to say, not knowing if I should say them."

"Speak freely, Empress."

Liu Hu grew more puzzled, "I am here, and the Grand Tutor assists me, so what can’t you say?"

He was truly confident now.

For the populace truly praised him as an emperor, saying he was a benevolent ruler.

Even if he did nothing, the prosperity of the current era was attributed to him as this Emperor.

This undoubtedly greatly boosted his confidence.

"This must not be told to the Grand Tutor!"

Yan Ji suddenly looked panicked, then glanced around at the palace dancers performing.

Liu Hu’s brow furrowed, his mind filled with doubts.

He immediately waved everyone else away, then turned back to Yan Ji, seriously saying, "Empress, speak quickly."

"Your Majesty!"

Yan Ji suddenly sat upright from Liu Hu’s arms, looking at him sternly, "Recently, I have heard some rumors within the harem."

"Saying... saying that the Crown Prince’s wet nurse Wang Nan, the chef supervisor Bing Ji, and others secretly curse Your Majesty."

"Hoping that Your Majesty may pass away soon...."

"At that time when the Crown Prince ascends the throne, they would rise to glory overnight!"

Yan Ji’s expression was exceptionally serious, as if every word she said was true.

Liu Hu was initially stunned, then anger surged from his heart.

He slapped the table in front of him with a loud reprimand: "How dare they!"

"Dare to curse me in secret like this??"

Belief in superstitions was always an unavoidable element of a feudal dynasty.

Liu Hu was truly enraged.

He had already forgotten how long it had been since anyone dared to underestimate him as the Emperor!

The overwhelming fury utterly destroyed any reason he had.

Liu Hu wasted no words, immediately shouting: "Men!"

"Immediately imprison the Crown Prince’s wet nurse Wang Nan, the chef supervisor Bing Ji, and others, execute them, and exile all their family members!"

After speaking, he looked at Yan Ji again, his eyes sharp like a knife, "Did the Crown Prince participate in this affair?"

"I do not know."

Yan Ji lowered her head, the difficulty on her face growing more pronounced.

Though she hadn’t said anything, just her expression alone aggravated the anger in Liu Hu’s heart.

"Alright! Alright!"

Liu Hu was so angry he laughed, his smile extraordinarily terrifying, "So this is my son!"

"The Crown Prince of Great Han!"

Liu Hu’s face revealed a terrifying smile, shouting in rage: "Call the Grand Tutor immediately!"

"I want to depose the Crown Prince!"

Before long, Gu Xi hurried over.

Upon entering the hall, he immediately sensed something was wrong with the atmosphere.

When he saw the anger on Liu Hu’s face, he slightly frowned, clasped his hands in salute, and said, "Your servant greets Your Majesty."

"Why is Your Majesty so angry?"

Seeing Gu Xi, the anger on Liu Hu’s face finally softened a bit.

He immediately stood up and walked over to Gu Xi, grabbing his arm, and seriously said, "Grand Tutor, I want to depose the Crown Prince!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Xi’s expression instantly changed.

He almost immediately looked at Yan Ji, seemingly having guessed a bit of the reason in his heart. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

But he didn’t say much more.

Gu Xi is politically astute.

Liu Hu was no longer a child; he was a true emperor.

He pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke, "Why does Your Majesty want to depose the Crown Prince?"

Liu Hu had no reservations, recounting the matter just as it happened, righteously saying, "So young, yet with such a malicious heart."

"Great Han has always ruled the world with filial piety, how can such a child be emperor?"

Gu Xi’s expression grew ever more serious; he silently glanced at Yan Ji.

Yan Ji didn’t even have the courage to meet Gu Xi’s gaze, instinctively lowering her head.

"Your Majesty."

Gu Xi shook his head slightly, gently advising Liu Hu, "Since Emperor Xiaohe, the state’s foundation has always been unsettled."

"Now the Crown Prince has shown no misconduct."

"How can the act of deposition be carried out?"

Liu Hu was clearly unprepared for Gu Xi’s response.

He was first stunned, then showed a look of disbelief, saying to Gu Xi, "Grand Tutor."

"The matter of cursing my demise, is that not considered misconduct?"

Gu Xi didn’t directly answer Liu Hu but looked at Yan Ji, solemnly asking, "Is there evidence for the Empress’s words?"

His eyes fixated on Yan Ji.

Yan Ji hung her head, not daring to meet Gu Xi’s eyes, only shaking her head, "Grand Tutor, I am unaware of this matter."

Gu Xi’s eyes grew colder.

But seeing Liu Hu’s face still full of anger, he didn’t say more, only persuading again, "Your Majesty."

"Now, Great Han is thriving; the state’s foundation should not be easily shaken."

"I know the character of the Crown Prince."

"I dare assert that the Crown Prince would never commit such heinous acts."

"I earnestly request Your Majesty to reconsider."

Gu Xi still held great weight in Liu Hu’s heart.

Upon hearing, Liu Hu couldn’t help but calm down a bit.

He stared intently at Gu Xi, contemplating for a long time, finally nodding slightly, "Enough, enough."

"The Grand Tutor’s words are reasonable, I still trust the Grand Tutor’s judgment."

"But I cannot forgive Wang Nan and others."

Gu Xi did not continue to persuade, nor did he leave.

Instead, he glanced at Yan Ji, then said to Liu Hu again, "Your Majesty, I wish to have the Crown Prince stay at the Champion Marquis Mansion for some time."