novelaction Chapter 103 is unclear.
Chapter 103 is unclear.
The Second Prince gently covered Gu Linglong's ears with one hand. These people were too noisy, and he was afraid of disturbing her, but also afraid that she might hear something that would upset her.
"dong dong dong"
The guard knocked on the door.
"Go and see"
"The nanny has prepared the milk. I brought it over, but I don't know..."
"I don't know if they brought the child out or..."
Before he could finish speaking, the second prince said, "Bring the milk in."
"Yes"
The guard took the baby bottle and handed it to the Second Prince. To the astonishment of the guards and his advisors, the Second Prince fed the baby to Gu Linglong.
"Is it good?"
Gu Linglong gulped it down, saying, "So delicious!"
The discussion abruptly stopped, and the staff all turned to look at the Second Prince breastfeeding. Was this the same lazy and arrogant Second Prince they knew?
I don't care who you are, get off my master right now!
The Second Prince raised his head and looked curiously at the people below: "Why aren't you discussing anymore? Can you continue?" the Second Prince said indifferently.
Then he said to Gu Linglong, "Drink slowly, don't rush. All the milk in the manor is yours; no one will take it from you."
Looking at the Second Prince's gentle demeanor.
The guard finally found his chin after a long while: "Master, the nanny said that the little miss, being this young, will...will...will poop about fifteen minutes after drinking milk."
The second prince frowned. "Stinky?"
The guard whispered, "It's just excretion."
Second Prince: "..."
"Well, I see"
After Gu Linglong finished drinking her milk, the Second Prince took the handkerchief handed to him by the guard and wiped his mouth.
After doing all this, he turned to his staff and slowly said:
"The reason why Gu Mingtang's case hasn't been decided yet is because I asked the Prime Minister to delay it for a few days."
The people underground were shocked when they heard this. The position of Right Chancellor was vacant, and Gu Mingtang had always been the most popular candidate. Although the Prime Minister and Gu Mingtang did not have a bad relationship, there was a sense of competition and hostility between them. Why would they help to delay the time?
The second prince chuckled lightly; "What? Shocked?"
"This……"
The people below started discussing it. "What happened?"
Why is the Second Prince helping the Gu family?
It's truly puzzling. If Gu Mingtang dies and his position becomes vacant, wouldn't it be the best thing for them to be in this situation?
Moreover, they all suspected that it was the Prime Minister's doing, but they dared not say it outright.
The second prince seemed to know what his subordinates were thinking. He simply said, "If I were truly a person who doesn't distinguish right from wrong, or a cold-hearted person, would you feel at ease following me?"
The second prince glanced at the people below: "I don't think so, do you? Doesn't everyone want to serve a wise ruler?"
Upon hearing this, those below felt a surge of emotion, their eyes stinging with tears. Whether serving as close advisors or staff members, they feared encountering a ruthless and unreasonable leader, for while they were trusted confidants, they were also the most likely to be silenced in the future.
Throughout history, it has been common for officials to be discarded after their usefulness is over, while it is rare for meritorious officials to be treated well.
Gu Linglong was also surprised. [The second son helped? Didn't he know about the Prime Minister harming the Gu family? The Prime Minister is the mastermind behind it all.]
The second prince's hand trembled, and he was surprised.
Was Gu Mingtang framed by his maternal grandfather instead of embezzling funds? But why?
He said, "How could someone as upright as Gu Mingtang be corrupt one day? The Gu family's previous generation was good at investing, and their assets are quite substantial now. There's no reason for them to embezzle."
Because he refused to submit, his maternal grandfather wanted to remove him from his position.
However... Hezhou framed him in other ways, and the Second Prince didn't react so strongly. It was only because of embezzlement of military funds that the Second Prince was accused of committing a serious crime, punishable by death or exile.
The second prince, being in the royal family, was not as benevolent as one might imagine, but he was not as ruthless as one might think either. Moreover, he had always respected Gu Mingtang.
Because the imperial court must have loyal and upright officials!
One thing is true: if you had offered help to Gu Mingtang at this time in the past, you would most likely have gained his support.
However, since his maternal grandfather framed Gu Mingtang first, and then he turned around and saved him, even if he was unaware of the truth, others would think that he was in cahoots with his maternal grandfather, and he could not gain Gu Mingtang's genuine support at all.
Forget it, let's just consider it a way to clear my grandfather's name!
The Second Prince cleared his throat and said, "What's all the noise about? Since you're all so free, go out and do some exercise, look for evidence that Gu Mingtang was framed."
The side hall fell silent. Everyone looked at each other, wondering how the Second Prince could believe that Gu Mingtang had been framed.
The second prince continued, "However, the person who framed Gu Mingtang must be our political enemy."
The advisors below immediately understood and bowed, saying, "Your Highness's strategy is brilliant; we are far inferior to it."
"Your Highness's plan is brilliant; we are far inferior to it."
"Your Highness's plan is brilliant; we are far inferior to it."
"Your Highness's plan is brilliant; we are far inferior to it."
Second Prince: "..."
Oh no, this is really hard to explain!
The Second Prince secretly glanced at Gu Linglong and actually saw the words "dark and gloomy" on the baby's face.
He's doomed. How is he supposed to explain that he didn't frame Gu Mingtang?
The second prince scratched his head: "I didn't do anything to get Gu Mingtang imprisoned; I just couldn't stand seeing a loyal minister framed."
The staff below exchanged knowing glances.
"Your Highness possesses a heart that embraces the world and a magnanimous spirit; we can only look up to you in vain."
"Your Highness possesses a heart that embraces the world and a magnanimous spirit; we can only look up to you in vain."
"Your Highness possesses a heart that embraces the world and a mind as vast as a valley; I can only look up to you in awe."
This time I've truly followed the right Lord.
The Second Prince…
There's no way to explain it; he just didn't want Gu Linglong to misunderstand him.
Gu Linglong's expression softened slightly after hearing him say that.
The prime minister was, after all, his maternal grandfather; most people wouldn't be able to put aside their own family for the greater good!
[That startled me! I knew it; the second brother is a supporting character, not a villain.]
So she believed he was a supporting character not because of his own character, but because he was a minor character?
This time, the Second Prince's face darkened and he looked depressed. He was determined to find an opportunity to beat up Chu Jingyan.
Why is my father being framed by Gu Minghai and then pinned on others? Even if the second son can't bring himself to betray his own family, he should at least find the real culprit. After all, Gu Minghai didn't side with the second son.
Gu Minghai? He searched his memory for the name, was it Gu Mingtang's younger brother?
Ah, as expected, it's hard to guard against a thief within your own household, even if you guard against him day and night
Without Gu Mingtang, what is Gu Minghai anyway? He doesn't even understand the principle of shared prosperity and shared ruin. He actually dared to frame his own brother.
Such a person, even my maternal grandfather probably wouldn't truly trust him. He could even betray his own elder brother, so he might very well betray me too.
Hearing the Second Prince defend Gu Mingtang so fiercely, a person in the corner dug his fingernails into his flesh. How could this be?
But the second prince had already spoken, and there was nothing that could be done.
suddenly-
The Second Prince noticed that Gu Linglong's entire face was scrunched up. He glanced at the hourglass and suddenly stood up.
"Quickly, quickly, go find the old woman!"
Staff member: This is the Second Prince.