PFC Chapter 965: My humble servant
Chapter 965: My humble servant
Yun Boyu followed Miao Si's strategy and alienated Yan Yu and Gu Yihe at the right time, which made Gu Yihe angry and he joined Gu Yuanqiong's army.
The estrangement was almost complete, Yun Boyu sighed subtly and led Yan Yu to the secret room in Gao's mansion to meet Miao Si.
This was a divisive plot by both Gu Yuanqiong and Miao Si.
Miao Si did not hide the truth from Yun Boyu because he had been trained and could put on a show to deceive his own people.
Miao Si concealed something from Yan Yu, Zhuang Shao and others because she was afraid that their acting would be obvious and would be discovered by Gu Yihe.
Miao Si did not tell Gu Yihe the plan explicitly because she was worried that Gu Yihe was putting on a show and would be seen through by Gu Yuanqiong.
Gu Yihe is in charge of the Fang clan's overall plan, and is responsible for persuading Gu Yuanqiong to return to Emperor Yan.
If she persuades Gu Yuanqiong directly, he may not listen. Gu Yihe needs to cultivate family affection first, and then proceed step by step to persuade Gu Yuanqiong to follow Yan Yu's aspirations.
During lunch break, Yan Yu went to Gao Mansion.
Led by Gao Nan, Yan Yu met Miao Si.
After hearing from Lord Gao that Emperor Jin was approaching, Miao Si straightened her clothes and prepared to greet him with a salute.
"Welcome King Dijin to live forever."
They were strangers to each other and it was their first time meeting each other. Yan Yu looked a little embarrassed.
"Miao Aiqing, please stand up and take a seat."
Gao Nan stood outside the secret room and did not enter.
Inside the secret room, the two men took their seats one after another.
Yan Yu narrated what had happened and stated his purpose.
"This prince is deeply troubled, and would like to ask for your advice, my dear Lord Miao."
"The thing is like this..."
"Excuse me, Lord Miao, who kidnapped my little sister? Can you trust the Sixth Princess?"
Miao Si looked ashamed.
"I am a humble official, not good at guessing, so it is difficult for me to answer."
"Lord Fang, you are right. This is a strategy of the enemy to sow discord. In my humble opinion, it is true."
Yan Yu speculated.
"So, you think the Sixth Princess is likely to be trustworthy?"
Miao Si chose her words carefully to guide his thinking.
"I can be sure that the enemy is indeed trying to sow discord."
"But whether the Sixth Princess can be trusted, I dare not make a rash judgment."
"I can only advise you, Your Majesty, and ask you to trust me, because I believe that only she has the ability to save my junior sister."
Yan Yu followed her words and asked politely.
"Can't you?"
"I would like to ask you to come out and help me. Is this acceptable to you?"
Miao Si declined with false words.
"I am a humble official with no talent. I only know how to ambush the enemy and pass on information. I have no strategy at all. Even if I walk out of the secret room, I cannot save my junior sister."
Yan Yu was stunned.
"what?"
"How could this happen?"
"Aren't you Aunt Fang's apprentice?"
"She didn't teach you strategy?"
Miao Si looked embarrassed.
"Master is a teacher, but I cannot learn."
"Your Majesty, just look at me. I am not working at Beizhaotai, and you will know the truth."
"If I were a man of extraordinary ideas, why would Master bury my talent and place me in such a small place like Zhong Mansion?"
"I am a humble minister, and I am sorry to make you laugh, Your Majesty."
Sensing her inferiority complex, Yan Yu immediately comforted her.
"My dear Miao, please don't underestimate yourself."
"This is not a dull learning. You are just good at something slightly different from your peers."
Miao Si opened her face and smiled slightly.
"Thank you for your encouragement, Your Majesty."
She expressed her views calmly.
"At present, besides the Sixth Princess, there is no other strategist available to the prince."
"Whether it's a gamble or a belief, I firmly believe that with the Sixth Princess's talent and strategy, she will definitely be able to save my junior sister."
Yan Yu was full of concerns.
"I have no doubt about her talent."
"I am worried that she will use her old tricks again and transfer everyone from the Supervisory Office."
"It's not a big deal if I die, but I'm afraid my little sister will suffer."
Miao Si showed a hint of panic.
"The life of the Lord concerns the safety of the world. Your Majesty, please do not ignore yourself."
She said getting back to the point.
"It will take a long time to transfer all the people from the Supervisory Office."
"I suggest that Your Majesty test her loyalty first. If you see any ill intentions, it will not be too late to deal with her later."
"If Your Majesty trusts me, you can order the Minister of the Guard, Lord Gao, to tell me the details of this matter. Based on the Sixth Princess's behavior, I will make an appropriate judgment and report it to Your Majesty for your consideration."
Yan Yu agreed.
"it is good."
"Thank you, my dear Miao."
Miao Si lowered her eyebrows.
"It is my honor to share His Majesty's worries."
Yan Yu thought for a moment and spoke cautiously.
"My dear minister, you left the secret room and only asked Lord Gao to pass on the details. Are you worried that the crimes of the Zhong and Yao clans will implicate you?"
"At that time, what connection did you have that has not been resolved yet?"
"Is there anything I can do to help you?"
"Living in a secret room every day is not good for your physical and mental health, and it is not a long-term solution."
"If you have any ambitions, I will do my best to help you."
Miao Si remained calm and composed.
"I insist on staying hidden because I like quietness."
"When I am interacting with others, I feel suffocated, my speech is uncomfortable, and my behavior is uneasy."
"Having said that, if the prince needs me to come out, I will do my best to repay the grace of the lord."
After she said this, Yan Yu felt embarrassed to make any more requests and quickly changed her words.
"no, I'm fine."
"My dear, just do as you please. Just be happy."
"I have a question, and I'm asking you, Lord Gao, to ask it."
Miao Si nodded.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your understanding."
After listening to Miao Si's advice, Yan Yu trusted her and handed over the important task of rescuing Ning Yunxi to Gu Yihe, almost obeying her every word.
Gu Yuanqiong's designs were ingenious, and he always won against Gu Yihe, making her mistakenly believe that victory would not be difficult. As a result, she frequently asked Yan Yu for troops, and each time she fell into the trap set by Gu Yuanqiong in advance.
The so-called clues left by Ning Yunxi were very similar to Gu Yuanqiong's previous plan. In this way, the Supervisory Office reported the news, causing Yan Yu to constantly recall the past and unconsciously become suspicious.
Zhuang Shao insisted on his own opinion and believed that this was a strategy of the enemy to sow discord; Gao Jing was deeply in love and also believed that Gu Yihe was innocent; Yun Boyu still pretended to be a flatterer and kept making slanderous remarks; Miao Si was vague in her words and used the excuse that she did not understand the people on her side and it was difficult to make an accurate judgment.
In just three days, after many failures, Gu Yihe guessed the enemy's tactics and at the same time thought of a countermeasure.
Gu Yuanqiong handled the situation with ease, cracked Gu Yihe's plan, and took the opportunity to transfer more troops from the Supervisory Office.
Gu Yihe did not give up easily, and she came up with endless plans and tried her best to deal with Gu Yuanqiong and rescue Ning Yunxi. Unfortunately, she failed miserably.
Miao Si wrote a letter at the right time and reported to Yan Yu, saying that Gu Yihe could not be trusted.
When Gu Yihe returned to Prince Dijin's mansion in a dejected mood, she saw Mianmu living in the main hall, where all the wise men had gathered. They all had gloomy faces and were obviously suspicious of her.
Even Duke Jingshan, who had always believed in her, was suspicious at this moment.
Only Jinglang remains faithful.
Facing a group of high-ranking officials, she felt guilty and trembling as she saluted, thinking about the failed rescue.
"I wish you the best of health, uncle."
Yan Yu did not agree to leave.
"Excuse me, dear nephew, did you save my little sister?"
Gu Yihe had no confidence at all.
"Reporting to the Emperor, Uncle, I failed to rescue Princess Yuexi."
"The enemy's conspiracy succeeded because of my incompetence. I beg the Emperor to punish me. I am willing to accept it."
Yan Yu questioned.
"Is it because of incompetence or ambition?"
"My beloved nephew has never betrayed the emperor from the beginning, right or wrong?"
A nameless fire rose from Gu Yihe's heart, and her rage reached the sky.
"The emperor's uncle punishes me at will, and I have no complaints."
"Just one thing, I do not accept the charges you have made against me."
"I will never admit to anything I have never done!"