MTL - My Stepmother is Soft and Charming-Chapter 534 Leaving the nest

"In the past three years, my grandfather has worked hard and hard for me, Daxing. Shaoyu has had a few years of free time, and he has taken good care of himself. Now that he has returned to the court, he has to share my worries."

The emperor said these words, and no one refuted it.

 “I obey the decree.”

 Perhaps it was Gu Shaoyu's obedience that made the emperor very satisfied, so he patted him on the shoulder and began to recall the past.

"At that time, I had not yet ascended the throne, but I was much freer than now. If I had nothing to do, I would invite you to go hunting in small groups in the countryside. It is a pity that such days are gone forever. Originally, I said I was going to hold an autumn hunt. , but in the end, my grandfather stopped him because he wasted money and people, and the emperor was not as free as the prince."

 When he said this, there was still some regret, but no one present could tell that he meant it to Guo Xiang.

Du Jingyi kept nodding slightly, not daring to look around.

But when I heard this, I couldn't help but glance at Guo Xiang, and saw that he was sitting calmly, with no excessive changes in his expression, except that he would occasionally cough a few times, as if he was It means others are sitting.

 After the emperor said this, no one responded. He probably felt that he was not interested, so he changed the topic.

"The Queen Mother has always said that Sui'an City is very cold in winter. After the palace in Jinling is built, she will move there, so I have a mission today. I have ordered them to build an open space next to the palace. I guess It should be built in two years, and then it can be given to my grandfather and grandmother as a place to live in their old age. You and your mother have been apart for many years, and it is my wish as a son to be together when you are old. I don’t know about my grandfather. How are you doing with grandma?"

Next to the palace in Jinling City, as a residence to live in old age?

As soon as these words came out, Prime Minister Guo was a little dissatisfied.

"I'm only five feet tall, so how much space can I sleep in? Why do you ask Your Majesty to build a new house next to the palace alone? There are also several old houses of the Guo family in Jinling City. In a few days, Shiro and the others will go back and repair them. , just move here a few years ago and take care of my body."

 “Years ago? Isn’t it too hasty?”

“The doctor also asked me to rest, so it’s better to move out early. In this way, Your Majesty doesn’t have to face my face every day, and you can do whatever you want when the time comes.”

 There was a sense of helplessness and melancholy in Xiang Guo's words.

The emperor could hear it, and so could everyone present, but the emperor didn't even have a single extra word of comfort. He just nodded and spoke in agreement.

“It’s better to move earlier. Jinling City is warm, and my grandfather can take good care of his illness. I will ask the Xing family to help repair the old house, so that Shiro and the others can save two trips.”

The emperor had finished speaking, and the others had nothing to say.

Gu Shaoyu felt a lot of reluctance in his heart. A person like Guo Xiang should not have ended up like this. But if he argued hard in front of the emperor, Guo Lianlian might not even be able to have a good night. Therefore, his expression He was as immobile as a mountain, and his attitude was as respectful as if the emperor said whatever he said.

Compared with his calmness, the faces of those in the Guo family are not very relaxed, but their current ability is not enough to say anything, so they can only listen.

 Their expressions of pain and helplessness all fell into the emperor's eyes one by one.

These family ties that should have been connected to him by blood have become victims of the imperial overlord at this moment. They are getting more and more sad, and for the emperor, there is more excitement about centralization of power.

Du Jingyi watched with cold eyes, feeling that the days to come were just going to be easy. Gu Shaoyu is going to Wangzhou, and Prime Minister Guo is also returning to Jinling City. It seems that these veteran ministers who have conquered the world are on the path to decline, so I want to know who will show off their power in Sui'an City next.

After three rounds of tea, the emperor found it boring to sit there, so he got up and left.

 After getting the answer he wanted, the emperor felt bored sitting there. After tea for three rounds, he got up and left the Guo family.

When he left, he specially added, "When you leave the city, I will personally see you off." Although he said it to Gu Shaoyu, everyone could hear that he meant it to Guo Shaoyu. Listen to each other.

 So after he left the Guo family without looking back, Mr. Guo coughed violently, and his face turned a little purple.

 “Grandfather.”

"Father."

 “Grandfather Guo.”

　　Everyone shouted in a panic. Mrs. Guo quickly took out a bottle from his arms, shook a pill and gave it to Mr. Guo to swallow, and then he gradually got better.

 Seeing everyone's anxious look, Guo Xiang calmed down and said.

"It's an old habit. It's okay. Shaoyu, Shiro and the two of you, please follow me to the study. I have something to tell you."

It was Du Jingyi and Xueniang that Guo Xiang pointed at. Although they were a little surprised, Guo Xiang had already spoken, so naturally they had to obey. Therefore, Gu Shaoyu and Guo Silang supported Guo Xiang from left to right, and the two of them followed behind. , and went to the study together.

 The study room of the Guo family has always been a place where outsiders are not allowed to come in and out at will, so this is also the first time that Du Jingyi comes, and so does Xue Niang.

However, before the two of them had much reaction, they heard Guo Xiang speak.

 After sitting down, he took a deep breath.

His face was no longer as stiff as before, and his whole person seemed to be dozens of years older, highlighting the appearance of an old and frail person.

"I called you here. You probably know what I mean, right?"

 “Grandfather…”

 Guo Silang's worry was palpable, and Guo Xiang was relieved. Although he had misjudged the emperor, his children and grandchildren were still good, so he patted Guo Silang on the shoulder and said.

“Grandpa is old and will eventually take this path, but you are still young and will live under the emperor for decades in the future, so you must be careful in everything.”

Guo Xiang seemed to be leaving an orphan on his death bed, and then he looked at Gu Shaoyu, but his eyes seemed to see other people through him, so Gu Shaoyu didn't say much, but just stepped forward and held his hand. Then I heard Guo Xiang say in a profound tone.

"I have been conquering the world with the founding emperor since I was a boy. I have suffered hardships, shed blood, and killed people. Therefore, I can live to this day and bring the Guo family to this level. I am already satisfied. Your Majesty, isn't it? He is a foolish king. If the court is left in his hands, he will not do much harm, but he is not a wise king who can create a prosperous age and accommodate virtuous ministers. Therefore, if you people want to live a more comfortable life in the future, you should make plans as soon as possible. But when selecting people, you should take a long-term view, and don’t end up like me like me."