Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times

Chapter 186: Chapter 106: How Can One Pacify the World Before His Own Family is in Order_2

Yuan Bao nodded obediently and began to explain, “The news of my master’s defeat in battle quickly followed the victory report to the Capital City. The Emperor’s countenance had barely shown pleasure when he received the news of our defeat, naturally becoming very angry. But that wasn’t what really enraged his majesty the most. What truly provoked him was the memorial submitted by the County Prince along with the news of defeat!”

“Uh-huh, what exactly did it say?”

“A family in disarray cannot stabilize the world.” Yuan Bao answered, gesturing the number eight with his hands to indicate the number of characters.

“A family in disarray cannot stabilize the world?” Gu Changsheng’s delicate eyebrows slightly raised, a smile tugging at the corners of his eyes, as he couldn’t help clapping his hands in praise. “Well said!”

In essence, the statement meant, “My own home is in turmoil, how do you expect me to pacify the world for you?”

In other words, “The Imperial Family is not united. Mutiny within the household, I’m risking my life leading troops in battles far from home, while you plot against me. You’re blatantly making it impossible for me to fight properly!”

Therefore, the Victorious General Zhou Mu was very angry. Since you don’t want me to fight seriously, fine, then I’ll do as you wish and not fight properly!

Who wouldn’t know how to mess things up? Evildoer Zhou was blatantly starting trouble with his Imperial Grandfather!

The effect was significant; the old man on the Imperial Throne was very angry.

“Lady Changsheng, you should have seen how angry His Majesty was. He flew into a rage in the Golden Throne Hall, hurling my master’s memorial right at Prince Liang’s face. All the nobles and officials present went deathly silent as they just watched. Oh, it was awful…” Yuan Bao imitated the scene while unable to suppress a smirk.

Competing with his master was clearly like looking for rocks in a cesspit— a death wish!

“So how did His Majesty end up dealing with it?” This was all about keeping a straight face while hiding your true intentions. Even if His Majesty was old and his vision dimmed, he wouldn’t actually fail to see the true state of affairs.

Who among those seated at the pinnacle of power wasn’t a shrewd operator?

“His Majesty, citing the transgression of impropriety in front of the hall, scolded Prince Liang and ordered him to go home for reflection. If he doesn’t reflect and come out with an answer in a day, he won’t be allowed to leave his house for a day!”

“Impropriety in front of the hall? An unspoken understanding indeed, heh heh…” Gu Changsheng, chin in hand, laughed with self-satisfaction.

After all, it was Prince Liang’s wild ambitions that were to blame for the shocking event. This mess, he’d bear it whether he liked it or not.

Crossing me and still expecting good fortune? Pure folly!

Not only do we openly shame you without reservation, but we also have a full set of underhanded tactics. Once we’re done out in the open, we move to the shadows!

Since ancient times, no hero can escape the entanglement of a beautiful woman. Prince Liang, losing your wealth is just the beginning. The “favors” of beautiful women await you; enjoy them well.

“My lady, there’s more. His Majesty also blamed City Lord Xiao Chengwen of Liuzhou for poor performance and harboring evildoers, and ordered his grave to be dug up and his corpse to be whipped!” Yuan Bao whispered, leaning in.

Gu Changsheng was startled, then quickly came to terms. To the victor belong the spoils. You help the Emperor’s son plot against the Emperor’s grandson, and that’s a blatant disregard for the Imperial Family. The Human Emperor may not want to deal harshly with his own son, but why not vent his anger on a petty official like you?

A scapegoat is created just like that, and in the end, even if the scapegoat meets death, it can’t escape its fate to be used again…

“Had you not slaughtered the entire City Lord’s Mansion that day, easing the Emperor’s anger slightly, it is likely that now, it wouldn’t just be the City Lord’s family facing punishment. Destroying the entire Xiao Clan’s nine familial exterminations might still not be enough to quell Emperor’s wrath,” said Yuan Bao indignantly. “Looking at it now, the Xiao Family deserved death and even got off lightly.”

“The charges will implicate others too?” Gu Changsheng sighed upon hearing this.

“Of course. Framing the Imperial Family is a capital offense that leads to the extermination of the whole clan!”

“Over a hundred lives, wiped out by my hands, and yet considered a light punishment. When an Emperor gets angry, truly rivers of blood are shed…” Gu Changsheng murmured, shaking her head.

This is the power of an Emperor, to overshadow the heavens with one hand, holding sway over thousands of lives; in his eyes, she was nothing more than a weed, even less significant than Xiao Chengwen.

“The City Lord position of Liuzhou City is now vacant. Who did this assignment fall to?” Gu Changsheng shook off her thoughts and looked towards Yuan Bao.

Yuan Bao furrowed his brows and shook his head. “I really don’t know about that. His Majesty has postponed the matter, and no news has come yet.”

“The position of the City Lordship of Liuzhou is crucial as it affects the stability of the Liuzhou Region. Keep a close eye on the news from the Capital City. If this position falls into the hands of another faction, you know what to do without me instructing you, right?” A chill flashed in Gu Changsheng’s phoenix eyes.

She wasn’t ruthless without cause. As she planned to live out the rest of her life in Liuzhou, it was natural to help Zhou Mu protect this territory, which was beneficial to both him and her.

“Lady Changsheng, rest assured, Yuan Bao will handle this perfectly.” Yuan Bao patted his plump chest, assuring her.

Gu Changsheng glanced at him. Truly, she had her doubts about the abilities of this simpleton, Yuan Bao!

Someone like Yuan Bao was like a mule on a millstone. You whip him once, he turns half a circle. Whip him again, another half. If you dare to release his harness, he might just run off in some random direction.

“Has there been any news from Uncle Song?” Gu Changsheng recalled Uncle Song, who was tasked with an important money-making scheme, and couldn’t help but inquire with Yuan Bao.

“No need to worry about the matters Yuan Bao handles, Lady Changsheng. Uncle Song and his team have already collected seventy percent of the grain and rice from Prince Liang’s territories, as you commanded, not a fraction more or less,” Yuan Bao reported excitedly. “You might not know this, but Uncle Song is truly proficient at negotiating business deals and bookkeeping. According to the news from there, he has managed to acquire the grain for ten percent less silver than we anticipated—Thirty thousand taels saved!”

“Who knew Uncle Song was so capable? I really had him doing menial tasks before. Hehe…” Gu Changsheng was pleased with this unexpected treasure. “By the way, how’s the reconstruction of my house coming along?”