bookrebus Chapter 776 You all rebelled!
Chapter 776 You all rebelled!
Qi Guangheng's face suddenly darkened, and he lowered his voice to persuade, "Even if you don't like it, you have to choose! This is an imperial decree. Do you think you can disobey it?"
He pointed at the atlas on the table and asked questions repeatedly, his tone full of urgency:
"Why would you fight them alone? Do you think Lao Liu is idle?
He was also planning to choose a concubine, and his eyes were set on the eldest daughter of the Zhenguo Duke! That girl's father held military power in the capital, and her uncle was in charge of finances at the Ministry of Revenue. Her family was rich and powerful.
This marriage is a true alliance of two powerful forces, and their power will instantly surpass that of others.
If you insist on not choosing a concubine, and don't have the capable Yue family to support you, how will you be able to compete with the increasingly powerful Sixth Brother in the future? "
Gu Sinian's tone was full of disdain:
"Why should I, Gu Sinian, rely on a woman to achieve what I want?
If this is what the throne requires, I don't want it."
Qi Guangheng felt a tightness in his chest from his words, and he leaned on the edge of the table, breathing heavily.
"I know exactly what kind of person you want! Aren't you attracted to Bai Wanwan?
I admit that she is smart and clever, but she is still immature and her foundation is too shallow!
Her grandfather was just a civil servant with no real power, even though her father is now General Huo and has a large army under his command.
But she is not General Huo's biological daughter, what are you so obsessed with?"
Gu Sinian raised his eyes and said, "If I want to ascend the throne, there is nothing I can't do. Besides, I don't really want the throne."
Qi Guangheng was so angry when he saw his stubborn look that he felt dizzy. In his entire life, he had never seen such a stubborn person who ignored everything he said.
Gu Sinian said nonchalantly:
“What’s more, sitting on the throne may not necessarily be a good thing.
Don't you know it clearly? If you want to get your hands on this supreme position, you often have to sacrifice your most beloved one, don't you? "
Qi Guangheng's lips moved, his voice trembling uncontrollably: "You know everything..."
Gu Sinian said, "Not only do I know this, I've also thoroughly investigated it. You are not Queen Yuwei's biological child at all."
"What nonsense are you talking about!" Qi Guangheng suddenly raised his head and his voice suddenly rose.
Gu Sinian said calmly:
"Why don't I tell you a story? Back then, Queen Yuwei was pregnant for ten months.
She originally gave birth to a daughter, but in order to secure her position as queen, she secretly exchanged her with a family that gave birth to a boy.
The boy who was exchanged into the palace is you, Queen Yuwei's biological daughter.
Later she became Bai Wanwan's grandmother, Su Wan'er, what I said is correct, right? "
"Stop talking nonsense here!" Qi Guangheng stared at him with a dark face.
Gu Sinian turned around and took out an exquisitely framed portrait, which was the true appearance of Queen Yuwei.
He spread the portrait in front of Qi Guangheng, his eyes solemn:
"Look for yourself. When I saw Queen Yuwei's portrait before, I felt something was wrong. The contours of her eyebrows and eyes were similar to those of Bai Wanwan's grandmother, Su Wan'er.
Even Bai Wanwan herself has a striking resemblance, especially the faint teardrop mole under the corner of her eye.
From Queen Yuwei to Su Wan'er, and then to Bai Wanwan, they are all of the same lineage. Isn't this enough to explain everything?"
Qi Guangheng looked at him and asked, "What exactly do you want to say?"
Gu Sinian looked at him indifferently, his tone calm but stinging: "Then let me guess, was it you who was responsible for the Bai family's tragic end?"
Qi Guangheng was furious and said, "Gu Sinian, do you really think I dare not touch you? Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you are a prince!"
Gu Sinian looked down at him with a hint of sarcasm in his eyes:
"Father, why do you think I dare to speak to you like this? There are some things I don't want to reveal, and I don't want to jeopardize your throne.
But I want to tell you that all decisions from now on must be made by me, otherwise——"
He paused, his tone getting colder: "You will bear the consequences at your own risk."
Qi Guangheng's face turned pale instantly, and his hand trembled as he pointed at Gu Sinian. "You are so audacious! If you dare to do this to me, I will announce it to the world and punish you for treason!"
Gu Sinian snorted coldly, his laughter full of disdain:
"Punish me? I'm not afraid at all, if you dare to do so.
I will expose all the secret deeds you did in the past, and let the world see your true face as an emperor."
He changed the subject, his eyes becoming even colder and more stern. "I just don't understand. The Bai family has been so kind to you, and those three children have been with you since they were little. How could you be so cruel as to eliminate them one by one?"
Gu Sinian initially thought that Qi Guangheng's tolerance of Su Daji over the years was just because Su Daji was too powerful, but the more he investigated, the more he felt that there was another hidden story.
He stared at Qi Guangheng, and suddenly remembered something, and said with a hint of amusement: "According to seniority, you and Su Daji are brother and sister, aren't you?"
He looked at Gu Sinian, his lips trembling for a long time before he spoke with difficulty: "Su Daji... She is not a child of the Su family, but was adopted by the Su family."
Gu Sinian seemed to have heard a huge joke:
"You guys are really good at scheming! One is a stolen prince, and the other is an adopted chess piece.
This farce of imperial power is truly fascinating.”
"Someone come! Capture this rebellious son for me!" Qi Guangheng roared at the top of his lungs.
But the eunuchs and servants in the imperial study all hung their heads, motionless, and didn't even dare to glance in his direction out of the corner of their eyes.
Gu Sinian slowly sat back in his chair, his fingertips tapping the tabletop absentmindedly. "Father, do you think anyone in this imperial study will listen to you?"
"You! You're all rebels!"
Qi Guangheng was so angry that he was shaking all over. He pointed at everyone and yelled, "Sun Quan! Where is Sun Quan? Protect the emperor! Protect the emperor quickly! And my first-rank guards! Where are they?"
Several first-rank guards in silver armor pushed the door open and entered, standing in neat rows in the hall.
Just as Qi Guangheng's eyes lit up with a glimmer of hope, he saw Gu Sinian raise his chin and said calmly: "No need to look, they are all mine now."
Upon hearing this, the guards all bowed to Gu Sinian with extremely respectful gestures.
Qi Guangheng looked at this scene and was struck by lightning. He staggered back two steps and bumped into the armrest of the dragon throne before he could steady himself.
"From now on, Father, please rest and recuperate!"
Gu Sinian picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said calmly, "You don't need to worry about the affairs of the court anymore."
"You're rebelling! You little bastard!" Qi Guangheng rushed forward like a madman, but was stopped by the guards.
He stared at Gu Sinian through the wall of people, his voice full of resentment:
“Who did I come to this point for?
In order to maintain my position and pave the way for you, I did so many difficult things!
How dare you rebel against me now? Do you think you can handle me well? "
Gu Sinian raised his eyes to look at him, his expression was not moved at all:
"For me? Father, please save yourself the excuse!
Everything you do is only for your own throne."