Drive a RV and go farming in ancient times.

Gu Huanxi knew Xu Huaiyi was going to look for Han Jun, so she had been waiting for him. She waited until she was almost sleepy, and then she saw him enter the RV. She couldn't help but yawn and complain, "Why are you so late?"

Xu Huaiyi responded while taking off his clothes, "We chatted a little more..."

Gu Huanxi muttered, "Two grown men, what can you talk about?"

Xu Huaiyi got on the bed with a smile, hugged her in his arms, and said in a sweet voice, "There is nothing to talk about. It's meaningless. I wasted all that time. I should have come back earlier to accompany my wife to make babies..."

Gu Huanxi pushed him unhappily, "You are so frivolous, be honest."

"How can you have a son if you are honest?"

"You want a head! If you keep touching me, I'll kick you off!"

"young married woman……"

"It's no use calling out to the ancestors. My relatives just left. It's useless for you to work harder."

"How can it be useless? Doesn't our enjoyment count as enjoyment?"

"roll!"

The couple shamelessly joked for a while, and Gu Huanxi's sleepiness disappeared. She then curiously asked, "What did Han Jun say?"

Xu Huaiyi did not hide anything and recounted the conversation between the two.

After listening to it, Gu Huanxi looked at him and said thoughtfully, "Why do I feel that Han Jun seems to have guessed something? Otherwise, he shouldn't ask you to let it go. Compared with Emperor Yongping, we are clearly the disadvantaged group. He should be worried about us. There is no reason to plead for the emperor."

Xu Huaiyi nodded, "He should have guessed something, but he certainly doesn't know the truth. The secret of the RV is only known to the three of us. No matter how smart and knowledgeable he is, he can't understand the plot of traveling through time with a golden finger. Nine out of ten times, he has made up some metaphysical miracles in his mind, or he thinks I am some kind of extraordinary person with some incredible and irresistible abilities."

"He is quite sensible. He sees the truth but doesn't say it..." Gu Huanxi's eyes widened as he thought of something. "Isn't that how Emperor Yongping sees you? That's why you are troubled by your mental illness, have nightmares every night, and are weak and emaciated. Then Han Jun has no choice but to ask you to show mercy and let Emperor Yongping go?"

Xu Huaiyi blinked and said nothing.

Gu Huanxi was speechless for a while. "Good fellow, these two people didn't think you cast a spell on Emperor Yongping? And the death of Emperor Jianxing, they didn't think it was caused by your magic, did they?"

Xu Huaiyi's mouth twitched. "How can their imaginations be so wild? I'm not a charlatan, nor do I practice any evil arts. Can't I reflect on the fact that justice is clear and evil will be punished?"

Gu Huanxi teased, "Who told you to be known as a lucky general? You fought so many battles and not only returned victoriously every time, but also without any injuries. Throughout history, how many generals can do that?

What's even more outrageous is that you were assassinated by people sent by Meng Yao and Emperor Jianxing. It was luck and a skill that you escaped once or twice, but it happened more than a dozen times. This can't be explained by common sense, okay?

Everyone would find it weird!

Otherwise, where would all the weird gossips about you come from among the people?

I heard that many people secretly worship you. After worshipping you, they will be assisted by God and will be invincible when they go out to fight with others. "

Hearing this, Xu Huaiyi couldn't help but frown, "What do you think of me? I'm still alive and well. Damn it, the people who worship me are not just hooligans or rogues, are they so disrespectful?!"

Gu Huanxi smiled and said, "Not really. Some escorts also pay their respects to you before leaving, praying for a safe journey."

"Does that work?"

"I heard that bandits and robbers don't dare to come near us anymore, hahaha!"

Xu Huaiyi looked like he had lost all hope in life.

Gu Huanxi joked, "This is a compliment to you, why are you not happy? Shouldn't you be feeling proud? Your name as a lucky general is deeply rooted in people's hearts. In a few years, maybe they will make a golden statue of you and invite you into the temple."

Xu Huaiyi rolled his eyes and said, "No, I don't want this kind of blessing!"

Gu Huanxi laughed again.

Xu Huai bit her mouth several times out of righteousness before asking her to beg for mercy. He got back to business. "No matter what they think, this kind of thing is hard to explain. Making up excuses will only make them imagine more. Han Jun is fine, but Emperor Yongping is sensitive and doesn't take responsibility. It's really hard for him to get rid of his inner demons. It's not good for the court or the people."

Xu Huaiyi helplessly said "hmm", "I have already hinted to Han Jun, he should understand. If Emperor Yongping still can't let it go, then there is nothing I can do."

Seeing that he was depressed, Gu Huanxi tried to comfort him, "Forget it, just let it go. But in the future, don't do those weird things unless it's a critical moment, especially the Black and White Impermanence. If you really scare people to death, it will be a sin."

Xu Huaiyi nodded in agreement.

If the problem can be solved by fair means, who would want to take the crooked path?

Who said this was the ancient times when imperial power was supreme? There were no human rights and no status. There was no place to reason when going against the royal family. If you don't want to die unjustly, you can only take extreme measures.

A few days later, Emperor Yongping recovered and held his first grand court meeting after ascending the throne. The relationship between the emperor and his ministers was harmonious and the atmosphere was cordial.

As the year draws to a close, there are a lot of things going on, but from beginning to end, no unpleasant frictions arise.

The emperor was gentle, his ministers were harmonious, one side was as if in spring breeze, the other side was respectful and polite, as if everyone was happy.

Xu Huaiyi just sat there as a spectator calmly, sighing secretly in his heart.

If Emperor Yongping does not change and continues like this, it won't be long before he is stripped of his power.

But from his perspective, he would not be so great as to help Emperor Yongping and make enemies with all the court officials.

Out of sight, out of mind.

After leaving the court, he complained to Gu Huanxi, "The disease has been cured, but his temper has not changed. He is too easy to talk to and looks easy to bully. He listens to whatever the ministers say. Even if he denies something, he always considers the ministers' face. Oh, his majesty. Has he forgotten that he is still an emperor?

As the King of Qi, he had no power, so it was understandable that he was a bit cowardly, but as the Emperor, why didn't he stand up? If we don't suppress it now, when will we suppress it?"

Gu Huanxi guessed, "Maybe it's because he just came to power, so he shouldn't be too strong? Emperor Jianxing has taught him a lot, and Han Jun is watching him. He shouldn't be like this..."

"You mean he's playing dumb to get the upper hand?" Xu Huaiyi frowned. "Does he have such a plan?"

Gu Huanxi reminded, "Don't underestimate anyone. There are no fools in the royal family. Maybe he did this on purpose to paralyze the court officials. When you all let down your guard, he will bite you back."

Xu Huaiyi was skeptical, "Is it possible?"

Gu Huanxi said, "We'll know when we see it."

Anyway, she was inclined to believe that Emperor Yongping was keeping a low profile and that he probably had some arrangements in secret. After all, he was an emperor, and no matter how gentle and weak his temperament was, he would not be willing to let his ministers jump on his head.

Besides, even if he is not capable of playing those tricks to manipulate people's hearts, at the very least, he should pay attention to the art of checks and balances. There is also the issue of his own safety. Emperor Jianxing died in unclear circumstances, and I believe he doesn't have some trauma in his heart.

Sure enough, at the last court meeting before the New Year, an edict issued by Emperor Yongping confirmed her guess.

No one could have imagined that Emperor Yongping would transfer Xu Huaiyi from the Five Military Commandery where he was retiring and directly give him the position of deputy commander of the Imperial Guard.

This is real power, and only those who are trusted by the emperor can hold it.

As for the former Deputy Commander Xiao, he was promoted to a higher level and became the full-time position.

The two of them, one the chief and the other the deputy, jointly protected the safety of the imperial palace and the capital.

Xu Huaiyi was very surprised that his wife actually guessed it right.

Could it be that the gentle and gullible appearance he displayed before was all a false appearance to fool people, and that he actually had something else in mind?

Look at this big move he has been holding back, all aspects have been taken into consideration. This is not just being scheming, this is really being very versatile.

Not only did he appease him and repay his kindness, but he was also used openly, allowing him and Commander Xiao to check and balance each other. The two of them supported different princes, so there was no need to worry about them working together in the future.

In this way, Emperor Yongping can be invincible and rest assured.

As for what he imagined, he didn't need to be too worried. After all, he was the deputy commander of the Imperial Guard. If Emperor Yongping was really in danger, he would be the first to be held accountable.

The court officials were not too surprised. After all, Xu Huaiyi had made so many contributions and had the reputation of a lucky general. He should have been rewarded and reused long ago. It was just that the previous emperor was jealous of him and wanted to get rid of him. As a result, not only did he fail to achieve his goal, he seemed to be punished by God and died suddenly of an acute illness. As long as Emperor Yongping is not stupid, he should take this as a warning and not repeat the same mistake.

At the moment, it seems that Emperor Yongping still has some plans. They don’t know the relationship between Xu Huaiyi and Gu Xiaoyu, so they don’t think about checks and balances for the time being.

Otherwise, we should be alert that Emperor Yongping's imperial ambitions have already taken shape.

In addition, another major event occurred at the court meeting. Prime Minister Lu wrote a letter to the emperor begging for retirement on the grounds of old age and frailty, but Emperor Yongping did not agree. The words he used to retain him were sincere and heartfelt, and he also rewarded him with a lot of precious medicinal materials.

Xu Huaiyi was stunned. After returning home, he talked about this matter with Gu Huanxi and asked with a tangled look, "Do you think he is acting? I don't dare to look at him with the same eyes as before, for fear of being deceived by him..."

Gu Huanxi said, "Just remember one thing, he is the emperor. As an emperor, he must be scheming and cunning, and not show his emotions on his face. These are the basic requirements. Emperor Jianxing must have taught him all of them. As for the other emperor's mental methods, he may not have mastered them so well now, but he must understand them. With time, he will be able to use them skillfully."

Xu Huaiyi sighed with a complicated expression, "Then I have to change my attitude towards him."

"It should have been done long ago." Gu Huanxi reminded again, "Three parts true, seven parts false, that's all you need to think of him."

Xu Huaiyi nodded slowly, "I see. This time, he let me take charge of the Imperial Guards, and it suddenly became clear to me. He was very thoughtful. He let me compete with Commander Xiao and we have to guard against each other. Then he can stay out of it and be the winner. Not bad, his IQ is online..."

Gu Huanxi pondered and said, "Could there be any involvement of Han Jun in this?"

"You mean, it was Han Jun who gave him the idea to use me?"

"It's very possible. Otherwise, his change is really too fast. If he were a different person, he wouldn't grow at such a fast speed."

Xu Huaiyi stood up and said, "Then I'll go ask..."

Gu Huanxi held him back, "Why are you in such a hurry? I was wondering if Han Jun stayed in our house to monitor us?"

Hearing this, Xu Huaiyi's expression changed and his tone became cold, "He dares!"

Gu Huanxi looked calm, "Or maybe I'm overthinking it. He stayed to repay us."

Or, both.

As the saying goes, human hearts cannot be explored too much. The deeper you dig, the less interesting it becomes.

"How about I find a way to drive him away?"

"No, we don't have anything to hide from others, so why should we be afraid of his supervision? It's good to have him around, and Emperor Yongping will be more confident in using you."

"Aren't you angry?"

"There's nothing to be angry about. It's just a routine operation of the emperor. Most of the other ministers' families have spies from the emperor. At least ours is out in the open, so we don't have to worry. Throughout history, emperors have always been suspicious. For example, the families of the generals guarding the borders had to stay in the capital as hostages. What did they say? They just cooperated obediently!

The general environment is like this, and we are powerless to change it, so we have to adapt calmly. "

Xu Huaiyi remained silent, sat back down, and no longer questioned Han Jun.

Gu Huanxi also changed the subject, "Prime Minister Lu can't retire before the New Year. It seems that he has to wait until after the New Year and try to resign and stay a few times before he can go home and retire."

Xu Huaiyi echoed, "It should be. Prime Minister Lu has retired, and our master will most likely take over. He has enough experience and political achievements, and he is also neutral, so Emperor Yongping can trust him. It will be hard for the next generation of the Sun family. Our master uncle was expected to be transferred back to the capital to join the six ministries next year, but now it seems that there is no hope. Father and son are in the same court, and both hold high positions. No one wants to do that. And our master will probably have to stay at the border..."

Gu Huanxi said calmly, "If you give up something, you gain something. For the Sun family, the benefits outweigh the disadvantages."

"That's true. During this year's New Year, the threshold of the Sun family will probably be broken!"

When the two of them got to this point, they stopped talking about state affairs and started discussing the New Year.

With Xiaoyu's fake death before, it was not appropriate for the family to make a big celebration. Moreover, it was a period of national mourning, so there could be no festive occasion.

The three of us can only have fun together behind closed doors.