But now, the focus of these court officials had shifted to the extermination of the Dong family. Among them, Minister Shang couldn't help but ask, "My Lord Prime Minister, do you know what exactly happened to the Dong family? How could they be wiped out overnight?"
In their eyes, Deputy Minister Dong had already become an ally of Prime Minister Nangong. That was why they attached so much importance to this matter, as they were also worried about their own safety.
Hearing this, Nangong Liuyun frowned tightly. He was a bit annoyed that they were off - topic. But now he still needed them, so he couldn't be too overbearing. Then he replied, "Maybe Deputy Minister Dong offended some powerful organization. Anyway, I know nothing about it. Your Excellencies need not worry. You will surely be safe, for I will protect you!"
The reason he could be so certain was that he knew the Dong family's extermination was carried out by the Golden Wolf Guards. Since the Dong family knew too many of their secrets, they couldn't be allowed to live. And these court officials present probably thought that the Golden Wolf Guards had long disappeared, so they naturally wouldn't be in trouble.
Hearing the assurance from the man in front of them, the court officials all nodded. Then they stood up and said in unison, "We thank the Prime Minister!"
Nangong Liuyun waved his hand with a smile, indicating for them to rise. Then he said, "Since the Emperor has recovered, we don't need to worry too much about the future of the Dongsheng Kingdom. So I've decided to return to the imperial mausoleum immediately after seeing the Emperor. There are still too many things that need my attention there!"
Hearing this, the court officials all nodded in agreement. They also knew that the current Emperor couldn't be easily overthrown, so they'd better just wait and see.
Nangong Liuyun had thought that his plan would be realized ahead of schedule when he came back this time. After all, if the Emperor died, it would be a great thing for him. Then he wouldn't have to keep training troops at the imperial mausoleum for the uprising.
But unexpectedly, Concubine Chu's plan had failed, and he himself had almost been exposed. So he'd better leave this place full of troubles quickly and wait for the mutiny in a few months.
As for Concubine Chu, in the letter she sent, she said that she had retaliated against the Queen but was caught by the Emperor, so she asked for his help.
When he saw this, his head almost exploded. Although he didn't want to care about her at all, she held his secret. If she were executed and blabbed out their affairs, it would be no joke.
So now he had to wait for the Emperor to wake up and then plead for her with a humble face. He didn't ask for much, as long as she could be spared.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh. He thought to himself why he had been so blind as to recognize such an adopted daughter. Although she had helped him a lot, she also held more of his secrets. He was afraid that if he killed her directly, she might have left some backup. It was really a difficult problem.
While he was deep in thought, Nangong Yunze rushed over. As soon as he entered, he clasped his fists in front of the man and said, "Father, I've finished all the tasks you assigned me!"
This was the first good news Nangong Liuyun had heard, so his frown eased a bit. Then he raised his hand and patted his son's shoulder, saying, "Well done!"
Among his two sons, although he loved his eldest son Nangong Tianci more, the latter was clearly a good - for - nothing. All he knew was to indulge in pleasure and make no progress. This was all due to his mother's spoiling.
But his second son, Nangong Yunze, was quite promising. He was well - versed in both literature and military strategy and was very intelligent. He was also respected by the soldiers at the imperial mausoleum and could be regarded as his right - hand man.
Thinking of this, he let out a long sigh. He, Nangong Liuyun, with his great reputation, now had to rely on a concubine - born son...
After thinking this, he didn't want to look at the man in front of him anymore. Then he flicked his sleeves and left the room.
Nangong Yunze, who was still standing there, didn't know what his father had been thinking just now. But he could see from his disappointed eyes that his father was dissatisfied with him, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't change this.
All of this was because of his status. Since he was just the son of a concubine, he was unworthy of the most noble blood of the Nangong family. But what about Nangong Tianci?
Even if he was the son of the main wife and the eldest legitimate son, his incompetence couldn't be changed. His constant pursuit of pleasure and spending days in taverns and brothels meant he couldn't inherit the entire Nangong family.
Obviously, he couldn't. Moreover, their father had more ambitious plans. He wanted to replace the current Helian family and make the entire Dongsheng Dynasty bear the name of Nangong.
If he could become the only person his father trusted, wouldn't he become the future...
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look up and laugh. The desires in his heart were growing wildly.
The thing he had done for his father today was to secretly meet the current Wolf Guards.
The man he met was wearing a black cloth over his face, with a pair of vicissitudinous and deep - set eyes.
"I was sent by Prime Minister Nangong to meet your master," he replied.
The man with the black cloth on his face was Tian Gang. After hearing what the man in front of him said, he asked, "I wonder what the Prime Minister sent you here for?"
Nangong Yunze could tell from his words that he was going to talk to him. He couldn't help but feel a bit annoyed. Then he snorted and said, "I want to see your master. Call your master out!"
Seeing that he had quite a temper, Tian Gang turned around and said disdainfully, "It's not even the Prime Minister himself who comes. A mere concubine - born son actually wants to see our master. How ridiculous!"
Unexpectedly, he knew the identity of the visitor clearly and directly hit his sore spot.
After hearing this, Nangong Yunze couldn't hold back his emotions. His hand holding the sword tightened involuntarily. But then he calmed down, realizing that he was here to do things for his father. If he messed it up, he might never have a chance to turn things around in his life.
Thinking of this, he suppressed the anger in his chest. Then he said with a smile to the man with his back turned to him, "You're right. I was a bit impolite just now. I hope the hero won't blame me!"
After hearing his words, Tian Gang turned around. There was a hint of admiration in his eyes. He didn't expect the man in front of him to have such courage.