Help! I just woke up and was stabbed by a big kid

"When you see me from now on, just keep the formalities simple." The emperor looked indifferently at Gu Xu who was standing below him.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Gu Xu bowed and saluted briefly.

"You and the prince have a deep relationship. As a father, it is not easy for me to treat you with coldness." The emperor said, looking at Gu Xu's reaction.

Gu Xu said: "Your Highness the Crown Prince is just showing me respect. I dare not be arrogant because of this."

"The Crown Prince trusts capable people, so I will naturally use you." The emperor seemed to smile, but Gu Xu lowered his head and did not see it. "I have something to entrust to you."

"I will do my best to fulfill your trust, Your Majesty," said Gu Xu.

"Very good." The emperor took out a memorial and handed it to the eunuch beside him, "Take a look at this."

The eunuch handed the memorial to Gu Xu, who opened it and took a quick glance. It recorded several places around Yuning Prefecture and Huaizhong Prefecture, some of which were already very familiar to Gu Xu.

Thoughts turned in his mind, but Gu Xu remained calm: "Your Majesty, what is this?"

"Do you know King Yin?" asked the emperor.

"I met him at the banquet." Gu Xu replied.

"He is my younger brother. He has been intelligent since childhood and was raised by the Empress Dowager. He is very much loved by the late Emperor." The Emperor said, "He has always been a carefree person who does not compete with the world. I trust him very much."

Gu Xu listened silently without saying anything.

"But recently, I don't know where the news came from, saying that the King of Yin was plotting something bad and wanted to seize my throne." The emperor said, "I don't believe it, but unfortunately, the rumors are getting stronger and stronger, and everyone is catching wind and making up stories. If this continues, I'm afraid it will hurt the relationship between me and the King of Yin. Do you understand?"

"Your Majesty wants me to investigate this matter?" Gu Xu looked up and asked.

The emperor smiled and said, "That's right. While everyone in the court is focusing on the epidemic in the south of the Yangtze River, go to Huaizhong Prefecture to secretly investigate the matter. Whether King Yin wants to rebel or not, I want you to produce solid evidence and present it to me."

Gu Xu said: "I obey your order."

Although this was not the time to think about these things, Gu Xu was also happy. Huaizhong was closer to Jiangnan than Yuning Prefecture, so if the vixen had any problems, he could go there in time.

The emperor said: "You don't have your own people, I'm afraid this matter will be difficult to handle."

Gu Xu's heart moved.

"I will separate a branch of the Hidden Dragon Guard and give it to you. You should stay in the palace for a few days and get familiar with them." said the emperor.

Gu Xu bowed again to express his gratitude, and when he bent down, his brows slightly frowned.

Since he was investigating treason, why was the emperor so calm?

...This way, he won't be able to meet the vixen in a short time.

Gu Xu left the imperial study and walked towards the northwest corner of the palace under the guidance of the eunuch.

Vixen.

Gu Xu couldn't help but think of Gu Yue's analysis. The fact that the emperor could join hands with the crown prince to be conferred the title of Marquis shows that he is not an ordinary person who is sidelined on the throne. Moreover, he had been planning from the beginning in this life, pushing the King of Yin onto the stage openly and secretly. It is possible that the emperor already knew the King of Yin's intentions.

So asking him to secretly investigate King Yin would be a very delicate move.

Apparently, this is a test.

The emperor still had doubts about the descendants of Prince Shen. The power of Su Huaiyue and his wife was not affected at all, and the emperor was worried. He wanted to see his ability, the connection between him and Gu Yue, and test his own thoughts...

I'm afraid there are some pits waiting for me behind.

Leaving him in the palace was to cut him off from the outside world, right? If there were anyone outside, there was no telling what would happen if he lost contact.

Gu Xu rubbed it gently with his fingers.

Don't underestimate the enemy. In the next few days, anyone who has contact with him in the palace will probably be thoroughly investigated by the emperor, and he can't see anyone.

The eunuch led him to a big gate and said respectfully, "Young Master Gu, this is the courtyard where the Hidden Dragon Guards live. Please come in."

Before he even entered the door, Gu Xu heard the sound of weapons clashing. He stepped over the threshold and turned behind the green bamboo screen wall, and saw...

Tang Wuling was sweating profusely, fighting with his bare arms. He thrust the long sword in his hand, and then pulled it back neatly, and then used his soft skills to knock the other man down and hold his neck.

The Hidden Dragon Guards who were watching the excitement around them applauded and cheered.

Tang Wuling glanced to the side and stared at Gu Xu who had an expressionless face beside him.

"Young Master Gu." He put away his sword, stood up straight, and clasped his fists.

The eunuch said, "Your Majesty has ordered that you will set off in ten days. You must get along harmoniously in the next few days and cooperate with Gu Xu in everything."

"Yes." The Hidden Dragon Guards knelt on the ground behind.

Gu Xu's face was calm, in fact he was a little surprised. After the Wen Qing incident, Tang Wuling, who had appeared with him in the Yu Ning Prefecture Jiao Yuan case, should also be investigated by the suspicious emperor, but Wumen did not get any definite news, only that this person was dismissed.

And today, Tang Wuling was able to appear in such an action, so his background...

Gu Xu thought of Wen Qing, who faked his death and escaped everyone's sight, and felt that it was very likely that he had done something.

He wanted to tell the vixen all the news as soon as possible, but unfortunately now was not a good time.

The eunuch left, and the fighting competition in the yard stopped. The Hidden Dragon Guards gathered together, waiting to have a word with the new leader.

Tang Wuling said: "We meet again."

Gu Xu said: "Oh? Where have we met before?"

He and Gu Yue had learned not to go along with each other's words. It was still unclear whether Tang Wuling was an enemy or a friend. If he could appear here and was really the emperor's man, then the matter between Yu Ning Mansion and Wen Qing would need to be carefully considered.

"Young Master Gu is young, but his memory is not good. It's only been two years since the incident in Yu Ning Mansion, but he has already forgotten it." Tang Wuling said, "Now that I think about it, you were hiding behind Master Gu at the time, seemingly staying out of it, but you were completely removed from it, and only paid attention to Master Gu..."

Tang Wuling laughed coldly and said, "You are quite scheming."

Gu Xu observed his expression carefully.

If the emperor's real intention was to test his attitude, then Tang Wuling shouldn't have said something that made him wary. Tang Wuling now represented the emperor, and his words and actions should conceal his true thoughts for the emperor.

Could it be that Tang Wuling is reminding me of something?

Gu Xu said: "I don't have any memory of what happened at that time. I just followed my adoptive father to do some business."

Tang Wuling twitched the corner of his mouth.

"Young Master Gu, the Hidden Dragon Guard is an elite guard directly under the royal family. You don't need to worry about the coordination. Just stay at the rear." Tang Wuling waved his hand, "Disperse. Young Master's deployment of troops is just a trick. I don't think he knows how to command the guards."

None of the Hidden Dragon Guards in the rear had any doubts. They all bowed, clasped their hands, and retreated.

Gu Xu looked at him.

Tang Wuling said: "I have seen everything you do. You'd better behave yourself... otherwise, King Yin may live longer than you."

Gu Xu did not answer, but just lowered his eyes in thought.

Tang Wuling added, "The files on the matter of King Yin are already on your desk. Go and have a look. When the day comes, we will set off."

"Okay." Gu Xu nodded slightly.