kvmb Chapter 189 Gu Ye, You Attempted to Prevent Peace Talks Between the Two Countries
Chapter 189 Gu Ye, You Attempted to Prevent Peace Talks Between the Two Countries
Xiao Wan Ning snorted coldly. "No need to worry. I've already arranged all the evidence. Even if he has extraordinary abilities, he won't escape this time."
Just then, footsteps sounded outside the hall. Xiao Wan Ning waved for the man in black to leave, then adopted a leisurely and carefree demeanor.
The palace doors were pushed open, and the Emperor slowly walked in. Xiao Wan Ning immediately rose and bowed. "Your Majesty."
The Emperor waved his hand, indicating that she should rise. He sat down in the main seat, his expression grave. "Wan Ning, have you heard about Gu Ye?"
Xiao Wan Ning feigned surprise. "Your Majesty, are you referring to General Gu's deliberate sabotage of the peace talks? I just heard about it myself and can hardly believe it."
The Emperor slammed his fist on the dragon throne in anger. "This Gu Ye is truly audacious! Relying on his military achievements, he doesn't respect me at all, and now he even dares to sabotage the peace talks!"
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Xiao Wanning said, "Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance. I believe we should immediately summon General Gu to the palace for questioning to rectify the court's affairs."
The Emperor nodded. "That's what I thought too. I've already sent someone to summon Gu Ye to the palace. I want to see if this Gu Ye is planning a rebellion."
A hint of smugness flashed in Xiao Wan's eyes, but she feigned a worried expression. "Your Majesty is wise. However, I have another request."
The Emperor looked at her. "What is it?"
Xiao Wan Ning whispered, "Does Your Majesty still remember Murong Xue Wei?"
A strange light suddenly flashed in the Emperor's eyes. "Of course I remember. She is Gu Ye's wife, and also a beauty I have long admired."
Xiao Wanning continued, "I've heard that Murong Xuewei and Nangong Yifeng have a close relationship. Could Nangong Yifeng's poisoning be related to her as well?"
The Emperor pondered for a moment, a glint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes. "You mean..."
Xiao Wan Ning lowered her eyes, concealing the smugness within. "Your Majesty," she said, "I believe we should also summon Murong Xue Wei to the palace. Firstly, it would allow my brother to see the beauty again, and secondly, it would provide an opportunity to uncover the truth."
A glint of greed flashed in the Emperor's eyes. "Very well! As you say. I will issue the decree immediately, summoning Murong Xuewei to the palace."
Xiao Wan Ning sneered inwardly. This move of hers was absolutely brilliant.
Not only can this further weaken Gu Ye, but it can also help the emperor get rid of that troublesome Murong Xuewei.
Just as Xiao Wan Ning was secretly pleased with herself, Gu Ye had already arrived at the palace. He knelt on the main hall, but his heart remained calm.
The Emperor looked down at Gu Ye and said in a deep voice, "Minister Gu, I have heard that you, because of personal feelings, actually wanted to sabotage the peace talks between our two countries and intend to harm my Taichu Kingdom. Is this reasonable?"
Gu Ye looked directly at the Emperor, his voice firm. "Your Majesty, please understand. I am utterly loyal to the Taichu Kingdom and have no disloyal intentions. These are all rumors. I beg Your Majesty to investigate thoroughly."
The Emperor snorted coldly. "Rumors? Then how do you explain your affair with Nangong Yifeng?"
Gu Ye's heart skipped a beat, but he remained outwardly calm. "Your Majesty, I have found Nangong Yifeng, but he is currently suffering from a deadly poison. I am thoroughly investigating this matter, and I beg Your Majesty to grant me some time. I will certainly get to the bottom of this."
The Emperor looked at Gu Ye in surprise, "You said you found Nangong Yifeng?"
Gu Ye nodded, glancing at Xiao Wanning beside him. "Nangong Yifeng is currently at my residence, but he is poisoned and unable to come to see His Majesty."
When Xiao Wan Ning heard the news about Nangong Yifeng, she showed no remorse whatsoever. Instead, she calmly said to the Emperor, "Brother, General Gu's account is only his side of the story. If Nangong Yifeng was truly poisoned, why wasn't he sent to the palace for treatment? Are the doctors in his general's residence better than those in the palace?"
After some thought, the Emperor decided that Xiao Wan Ning's words made some sense. "In that case, Minister Gu, please send Nangong Yifeng to the palace to recuperate."
Gu Ye wanted to refute, but then he thought that if he revealed that there was a divine doctor from Medicine King Valley in his household, the emperor would definitely become suspicious, so he simply kept it a secret.
He could only nod in agreement, "Yes, Your Majesty." He hoped to find the antidote before entering the palace.
The Emperor remained silent for a moment, then suddenly changed the subject. "I've heard that your wife, Murong Xuewei, has a close relationship with Nangong Yifeng?"
Gu Ye was startled, but remained calm. "Your Majesty, these are all rumors. My wife and Nangong Yifeng are merely friends."
A barely perceptible glint of greed flashed in the Emperor's eyes. "Is that so? Then I shall ask your wife myself. Guards!"
A eunuch quickly stepped forward.
The Emperor decreed, "Issue an imperial edict summoning Murong Xuewei to the palace!"
Gu Ye was greatly alarmed and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, my wife is unwell, I'm afraid..."
The Emperor interrupted him. "It's alright. I have my own arrangements. Minister Gu, you may return now. I need to see the results of your investigation within three days."
Gu Ye knew that saying anything more was useless, so he could only get up and take his leave. As he walked out of the main hall, he felt a cold gaze. Turning his head, he met Xiao Wan Ning's calculating eyes.
Gu Ye's heart sank; he knew that this trouble was likely to be quite significant.
Back at the General's Mansion, Gu Ye told Murong Xuewei what had happened in the palace. Murong Xuewei turned pale after hearing it.
“General, we just rescued Nangong Yifeng, and someone is already spreading rumors that you and Nangong Yifeng are at odds. This is clearly someone trying to harm us,” Murong Xuewei said in a low voice.
Gu Ye nodded, a sharp glint in his eyes. "Indeed. Moreover, this person is highly skilled; he clearly came prepared."
Murong Xuewei pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked, "General, do you think... it could be Xiao Wanning?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Gu Ye's eyes. "Why do you say that?"
Murong Xuewei explained, "I always felt that Xiao Wanning was hostile towards you."
Gu Ye nodded thoughtfully. "You're right. But the most important thing right now is to find out the truth behind Nangong Yifeng's poisoning. Only by finding the real culprit can we clear our names."
Just then, Liuli rushed in. "General, Madam, something terrible has happened! Young Master Nangong's condition has worsened again!"
Gu Ye and Murong Xuewei exchanged a glance and hurried to Nangong Yifeng's room.
Upon entering the room, they saw that Nangong Yifeng was pale and breathing rapidly, clearly in a bad situation.
Murong Xuewei asked anxiously, "How could this happen? Didn't Doctor Zhang already cure the poison?"
Gu Ye's expression was grave. "Zhang Jing said there are hundreds of ways to make the antidote for this poison, and only the person who administered the poison knows the true antidote. We must find the antidote as soon as possible."
Murong Xuewei suddenly thought of something and whispered, "General, I have an idea. But it might be a bit risky..."
Gu Ye looked at her, waiting for her to continue.
Murong Xuewei took a deep breath. "I want to go to the *** residence."