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In fact, this matter has nothing to do with Mr. Gu, but who made him the son of Mr. Gu Ge.

Chu Junyi thought that this was not a problem, so he rolled up the news and took it home, and showed it to Gu Chengzhi at night.

Gu Chengzhi read it quickly, and asked in surprise, "Do you believe it?"

"I don't believe it, that's why I asked you." Chu Junyi shook his head.

The reason Mr. Gu couldn't find any useful news was because he really didn't know anything. The news Chu Junyi got came from several places.

Prince Yu only heard a sentence, which was eavesdropped while crouching in a corner.

Others were revealed in a few words in the residence of the princes, as well as in the conversations of the prince's maternal ancestral home and subordinate staff.

All kinds of news combined together, just to sort out a story.

When the first emperor was in power, Mr. Gu Ge was highly valued. Not only did the court trust him, but he also entrusted the education of the current emperor, that is, the prince at that time, to him. This emperor's teacher is well-deserved.

Old Gu Ge has worked hard for most of his life, and the late emperor allowed him to enjoy the Taimiao, which means that after Gu Ge died, the tablet can enter the Taimiao, and enjoy the worship of later generations with the late emperor, which is considered a top honor for a courtier.

And the following is the news that I just got, I don’t know if it’s true or not, but it said that the late emperor had promised Mr. Gu Ge to enjoy the Taimiao, but before he died, he found out that Mr. Gu Ge was trained by Emperor Jingming for Prince Yu. A few days ago, he gave something to Elder Gu Ge, hoping that he could assist Prince Yu in the future.

It's just that Emperor Jingming's death was too sudden, and the follow-up matters were not properly arranged, so it was delayed. Later, when the first emperor ascended the throne, Prince Yu no longer entangled with the throne, and wanted to be an idle prince. It was useless, so he moved closer to the first emperor.

It is said that the item in Gu Ge's hands can be of great use, but no one knows what it is, those people are like flies around Mr. Gu, and they want this item.

"Did the late emperor mention that Mr. Gu Ge should be buried with him?" Chu Junyi asked with a frown.

"No." Gu Chengzhi shook his head and said, "Never mentioned it."

"I think it's the same. Whether it's the history books or the residence newspaper, there is no mention of the burial, and there is not even a little bit of wind, so I think this is the one who made it up to deceive people." Chu Junyi said with a serious expression.

It stands to reason that most people who would believe this kind of nonsense are brain-damaged. Elder Gu Ge was almost a few years younger than the late emperor. When Emperor Jing Ming passed away, Elder Gu Ge was in his early thirties. A young civil servant, even if Emperor Jingming knew people with his eyes, could he still see whether his future achievements would be successful?

But the news that I don’t know if it’s true or not said that the late emperor had intentionally asked Mr. Gu Ge to be buried in the imperial mausoleum, but the late emperor changed his mind after learning about it. There must always be a reason. Elder Gu Ge was not wrong in other aspects, but the late Emperor was afraid that the dog would jump over the wall in a hurry, so he exposed the matter.

To enjoy the Taimiao and be buried with the imperial mausoleum, no matter which one is the highest honor for the courtiers, let alone both, it needs the courtiers who have made great contributions to the community to enjoy it.

Elder Gu Ge did have meritorious service, but it is enough to be worthy of enjoying the Taimiao. The courtiers who entered the Taimiao will be buried with honors of the county king after death. For Gu Ge, this is already a compliment in his life.

The royal family is the most rules-based place, but also the least rules-based place. They use rules to maintain their dignity, but they keep breaking the rules, just like the founding emperor directly changed the law for the adoption.

The first emperor was able to survive to ascend the throne in front of the eccentric Emperor Jingming, and scheming was indispensable. Emperor Jingming wanted to abolish the empress back then, so that he could strengthen the noble concubine and make Prince Yu his son.

But the empress at that time was stable. Emperor Jingming picked on his wife countless times from top to bottom, front to back, but he couldn't find any reason to abolish the empress. Even the son of the first emperor couldn't find any faults.

The empress is the mother of a country, and the courtiers will definitely not agree to the abolition of the empress for no reason. If all the officials fight the emperor to death, even the emperor will give in.

It is completely up to the emperor to decide whether to deserve to enjoy the Taimiao. As long as the late emperor is unwilling, he can just find a reason to push it aside. Judging from Gu Gelao's tablet entering the Taimiao, the late emperor treated Gu Gelao before his death. Still very satisfied.

The news seems reasonable, but it is full of loopholes after careful scrutiny. If Emperor Jing Ming had that kind of insight, he would have pushed Prince Yu to the position of crown prince long ago. Finally, I have to put it by my side to disgust myself.

Chu Junyi felt that someone wanted to harm the Gu family. He and Gu Chengzhi didn't believe it, but they couldn't help others.

Gu Chengzhi kept his head down in thought, as if he was recalling the past.

"What did you think of?" Chu Junyi asked.

"One thing." Gu Chengzhi was thoughtful.

"What's the matter?" Chu Junyi continued to ask.

Gu Chengzhi thought for a moment before saying: "I remember that when my grandfather was alive, he came back very late once, full of loneliness and sadness, and his eyes were red. He stayed in the study all night, and the candles in the study were almost burnt out. It was a sleepless night."

"And then?" Chu Junyi frowned slightly.

"Then..." Gu Chengzhi crossed his arms, lowered his eyes for a while, and said, "After a few days, the late emperor passed away, and my grandfather also passed away the next year."

"You suspect..." Chu Junyi was a little uncertain.

"I don't doubt it." Gu Chengzhi's tone was light, but his expression was extremely firm, "It is impossible for grandfather to support Prince Yu, even if Emperor Jing Ming has the heart!"

Literati all have strength of character, Gu Ge's character has never disappeared, no matter whether he is a friend or a political opponent, when referring to Gu Ge, he always praises him as "virtuous and pure".

Emperor Jingming failed to abolish the empress until his death, which shows that his empress was innocent. Even if the first emperor was not named the crown prince, the status of the eldest son is enough for the courtiers to protect. Crushed Prince Yu to death.

As far as Gu Ge's character is concerned, even if he died, he would not abandon his eldest son and support his concubine.

"The relationship between my grandfather and the late emperor is really good. I feel a bit like my father and the emperor. My grandfather often said that 'a man who is a confidant dies, and he deserves to die'. He didn't just regard the late emperor as the emperor..." Gu Chengzhi recalled: " There is no repayment for the kindness of knowledge and encounter, but I only wish to do my best and die."

After the death of the first emperor, the anger in Gu Ge's heart also dissipated. In addition to his age, he left after a year of suffering.

"It may be fake that my grandfather is holding something from Emperor Jingming, but the emperor must have said something to my grandfather before he died." Gu Chengzhi said suddenly.

Chu Junyi looked up at him.

"I'll tell my elder brother about this, don't worry." Gu Chengzhi said lightly.

"Tell me, will anyone believe this?" Chu Junyi sighed.

"It's hard to say." Gu Chengzhi sneered and said, "If it's true, they will naturally find ways to get it; if it's false, it won't hurt them to spread the word."

I can't hear any news now, but it's just that Elder Gu is not sure about the context, and he probably sees that Elder Gu is unreliable, thinking that the things are in other people's hands.

Once it is confirmed that the news is false, the Gu family will be the first to be sacrificed.

"The emperor's side... I guess I should mention something." Gu Chengzhi sighed.

Chu Junyi silently put his arms around his waist to support him.

Regardless of what Gu Chengzhi said to the emperor, anyway, when he returned to the mansion, his expression was as usual, I only hope that the emperor will not believe such rumors.

On the other hand, Uncle Gu, who gritted his teeth with hatred when he heard the words, framed the Gu family like this, and he must not be forgiven lightly.

Chu Junyi handed over the stack of information in his hand to Uncle Gu, which contained information about people who spread rumors. An accident in the Gu family would implicate Gu Chengzhi, but it was Uncle Gu who didn't want an accident in the Gu family the most.

Gu Chengzhi had no objection to this, and he also felt that it would be more appropriate for Uncle Gu to do it.

When Chunwei released the list, Uncle Du and Uncle Tang were on the list, and their rankings were very high. As long as they don't perform abnormally during the palace examination, it seems that there will be no difference.

The people who were sent out of Beijing sent back news, and it seemed that the emperor was about to make a move.

In just one month's time, officials from several prefectures around Anqing Mansion were accused, and each case was handed over to the Long Shu case. The emperor waited for a long time, and the decree was unequivocal.

The people involved in the case were escorted to Beijing, and the others were overturned. The previous one, and the next one, were suspended for interrogation as long as they were involved.

There are many officials involved, and everyone in Beijing is in danger.

The emperor has been preparing for so many years, but this time it is a big deal. The family members of the officials involved in the case entrusted the relationship, and the family of the officials involved in the case took care of everything.

Even Gu Chengzhi had people here to spy on him, and Chu Junyi closed the door to thank the guests. The Tang family, Du family, and Xiao family have all notified that they should try their best not to contact those people during this time.

In this atmosphere, the palace test began.

Some gongshi lacked psychological quality and performed abnormally in the palace examination; some gongshi seized the opportunity and performed exceptionally.

The Du family has not been involved in officialdom for many years, so this incident has nothing to do with them at all. The only one who has anything to do with it is Gu Chengzhi, who has nothing to do. Uncle Du has no worries, so he naturally seized the opportunity.

The Tang family has been released for many years, and there is nothing to do with this incident. With Chu Junyi's reminder, his mentality has been adjusted a long time ago, and he put in all his strength during the palace examination, so there is no problem.

After the palace examination is over, the next step is the Golden Palace Chuanhe.

Both of them were in the second class, Uncle Du was ranked No.9 in the second class, and Uncle Tang was ranked No.14 in the second class.

If the ranking is high, the Shu Jishi will be able to enter the Imperial Academy, and the future will be bright and bright.

Gu Chengzhi and Chu Junyi were very happy. They celebrated with their families and mentioned some things that need attention.

Uncle Du and Uncle Tang are very grateful to Gu Chengzhi, they have troubled him a lot during this time, without his help, they probably wouldn't have achieved such good results.

After the Palace Examination, half a month later, the affairs in Anqing Mansion also came to an end. Those who should be convicted were convicted, those who should be sentenced were sentenced, and some officials were acquitted.

And the vacant official positions in Anqing Mansion were gradually filled, and Gu Chengzhi's external appointment was also here.