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

……

However, before Gu Xu could finish "running in" with this group of Hidden Dragon Guards, a shocking news spread throughout the capital overnight.

Wu Ye was very anxious and paced around the house.

Wu Yan said, "The master sent out a signal to cut off contact as soon as he left the imperial study yesterday. No matter what, we cannot go to see him."

He paused. "Especially you. You are the core of the whole plan. You can't take any risks."

Wuye scratched his hair in annoyance: "But this news is really... the master must know it, right?"

Wu Yan shook his head: "Such a big thing, even if we don't tell him, the emperor will summon him to ask."

"Will it be too late by then?" Wuye said worriedly.

"...Master is very smart, there won't be any problem." Wu Yan's eyes were cold, "It's my fault. I should have gotten those people earlier..."

"No." Wuye said, "If you arrest and kill those people in the mansion now, it will only prove the rumors are true. It is better for the Bo Mansion to stay still for now. Any action will be used as an excuse to make a fuss."

Wu Yan nodded silently.

Wu Ye sat down and took a sip of tea.

"Once this is done, everything will be solved naturally, but Boss Gu..." he said in a low voice.

"The master can handle it. Don't underestimate him." Wu Yan said.

"No, it's not the master." Wu Ye shook his head, "It's Boss Gu. Can Boss Gu handle it?"

A person came in hurriedly from outside. It was Wu Yue, who was dressed as a palace lady.

She frowned and said, "The emperor has summoned the master."

Wu Ye stood up suddenly, but couldn't say anything.

They are of no use for such things.

……

Gu Xu walked into the imperial study and saw the emperor's gloomy face, feeling a little confused.

There were no eunuchs or palace maids in the courtyard where the Hidden Dragon Guard lived, and everyone had to do their own daily life. No one went out, so naturally no one brought back any news.

Normally, the emperor would not summon him again the next day unless something urgent happened.

The emperor looked at him for a moment and smiled softly.

"You look a lot like your parents, no wonder."

What? Gu Xu didn't understand.

The emperor threw a memorial over and said, "Take a look for yourself. Today, the news has spread all over the streets of the capital. I can't suppress it even if I want to."

Gu Xu opened the memorial.

After reading just a few lines, his expression changed.

The emperor looked at his obviously changed expression and smiled: "I thought you would always be calm and composed even when faced with a great crisis. I didn't expect that there are things in the world that can change your expression. It seems that what is said in the memorial is true?"

After Gu Xu finished reading those few lines of criticism, the fingers that were holding the memorial turned slightly pale.

The emperor asked, "Are you and Gu Dashi really that kind of relationship?"

Gu Xu had already made his judgment. He knelt on one knee and said, "Your Majesty, this is a rumor, not the truth."

The memorial actually impeached that Dun Xinbo and his adopted son Gu Xu had an illicit relationship. Not only did they violate etiquette, they were also a pair of homosexuals, sleeping together every day and openly engaging in intimate acts in the streets.

He and Gu Yue had been in love for nearly two months. After that, for some reason, Gu Yue, who used to sleep in the same courtyard with him, was not as close to him as before.

The two of them were usually reserved and restrained in their interactions. They had never done anything intimate, let alone exchanged letters. It can be said that apart from their behavior that was seen on that snowy night, there was no evidence to prove their relationship...

I'm afraid the incident on the snowy night provided some inspiration to the person behind the scenes. Why did he keep it secret until today?

Gu Xu looked at the stone brick floor of the imperial study in front of him.

"Oh? The rumor is so vivid that even the eunuchs in the palace know about it." The emperor asked, "What do you think?"

"Lord Dun Xin and I are just father and son. I'm afraid that the rumors are spreading because some people are afraid of Lord Dun Xin's talents and want to restrain him." Gu Xu said.

He already had some guesses in his mind, but they were not what he told the emperor.

The emperor smiled and said, "Whether it is a deliberate rumor or the truth, Gu Xu, you should know that being gay is against the will of heaven. Besides, you and Gu Dashi are father and son... Now that this matter has been reported, you don't have to report to the Ministry of War until the truth is found out."

Gu Xuying said yes. He knew that the emperor wanted to dismiss him from his post. After all, there were rumors everywhere and the emperor had to show his attitude.

The emperor said, "I am willing to employ you, so this matter is not inexplicable. I can spread the news that it was Gu Dashi who entangled you and separated you two."

"This is not possible." Gu Xu said, "Although Duke Dunxin was absurd in his early years, he raised me for many years on behalf of my brother and parents. I cannot do this."

"You really protect him." The emperor looked at him with a smile.

"It's nothing more than human ethics and etiquette." Gu Xu said, "When something goes wrong, it's not gentlemanly to blame the person who did you a favor."

The emperor realized that he was intentionally mocking him and laughed angrily.

But there was nothing wrong with what he said.

"Well, you don't need an official position to investigate the Yin King's affairs. You can just disguise yourself and take the Hidden Dragon Guard with you." The emperor continued, "If you do a good job, you can be reinstated."

Gu Xu said: "Your Majesty, I will resolve the rumor. I hope Your Majesty will be patient and not embarrass Lord Dunxin."

The emperor looked at him for a while.

"Your attitude makes me feel that the rumors are true."

"Your Majesty, you are too serious. If defending Yang En is considered a homosexual, then are there any innocent people in the world?" Gu Xu was not afraid and said bluntly: "Your Majesty is a wise ruler. I don't think he will be deceived by these absurd words."

The emperor had nothing to say, so he waved his hand and said, "You can go down. The affairs of the King of Yin will remain the same."

"Yes." Gu Xu clasped his fists and then left the study.

This matter... Gu Xu thought, he probably knew who was behind it.

When he returned to his residence in the palace, Tang Wuling was waiting for him at the door.

Seeing this, the eunuch bowed and left. Gu Xu walked into the courtyard, closed the door, and turned to Tang Wuling, who seemed to be hesitant to speak: "What do you want to say?"

"Your Majesty called you because of the rumors in the capital?" Tang Wuling asked.

"Yes." Gu Xu said, "Do you have any news?"

He had guessed it long ago. Now that Wen Qing had accepted their favor, if Tang Wuling was his man, it would be reasonable for him to help him.

Tang Wuling nodded: "The memorial impeaching Duke Dunxin and you arrived at His Majesty's desk last night. Didn't he show it to you?"

"I've read it. The letter is not very detailed. What I want to know is something more specific." Gu Xu said.

Tang Wuling had a teasing expression on his face.

"It has spread all over the capital. The peddlers walking the streets, the workers in the shops, and even the academies, teahouses, and restaurants are all talking about the good story of Lord Dunxin and his adopted son. They say that you two reveled every night, lived together, and spent the whole day together in the same courtyard, and even did improper things on the street..."