After being reborn, I was won over by the heartfelt words of my loyal bodyguard.

Chapter 89: Ahead of Schedule

"I was just thinking about the reason, but now that I've heard the Prime Minister's explanation, I understand."

Xu Xiang was terrified, fearing he might let something slip.

After all, Prime Minister Xu was the current Chancellor, so he naturally had people under his command.

"Your Majesty, I was able to arrange for these people to arrive in the capital a few days ahead of schedule."

Gan Yanling still didn't quite understand Xu Xiang's intentions.

Xu Xiang then told Gan Yanling.

"Your Majesty will not allow them to meet with anyone."

Gan Yanling naturally understood what this meant.

"Then His Majesty can give them some instructions and make them obey His Majesty's orders."

But how can Gan Yanling convince them to obey him willingly?

This gave Gan Yanling another headache.

"Your Majesty, regarding this matter, I have a suggestion for you. My suggestion is that you could offer them some benefits. After all, this small country cares most about benefits. If Your Majesty promises them, they will certainly obey Your Majesty."

Gan Yanling told Prime Minister Xu that he would think about the matter carefully.

Finally, as Xu Xiang left, Gan Yanling turned and glanced at Jiang Yu.

Jiang Yu knelt down on the ground with a thud.

“Your Majesty, what you just said is not wrong. It is clear that the Prime Minister has gone too far. He has no respect for you and did not even greet you when he came in.”

Upon hearing this, Gan Yanling looked at Jiang Yu with a cold expression.

"Do you know who that person was just now? That person was the current prime minister, who wielded considerable power. Even my own power is not very stable."

The meaning is quite simple: Gan Yanling is incompetent.

Since we lack the ability, how can we possibly compete with them now?

The most urgent task is to win over all the power in Gan Luo's hands.

As long as we can win him over, what is there to fear from the Prime Minister?

On the other side, Xin Ruyu learned that Gan Luo had driven Shangguan Mufeng away.

Xin Ruyu was extremely eager to know Gan Luo's intentions.

After all, Xin Ruyu had learned earlier that Gan Luo doted on Shangguan Mufeng.

This is how Shangguan Mufeng was suddenly driven out of the princess's residence.

Whether there's a problem or not, only Gan Luo probably knows.

"Your Highness, what are your plans next?"

What are the next plans? Naturally, it's to go find Leng Xiujin.

No matter what, this person was one of his men.

Xin Ruyu went directly to Zhao Wuji.

When the Grand Tutor saw Xin Ruyu arrive, he was momentarily puzzled.

To be honest, the Grand Tutor didn't really like Xin Ruyu.

After all, Xin Ruyu had no power or influence.

Moreover, his marriage proposal to Gan Luo was unsuccessful.

Now that Xin Ruyu has come to the Grand Tutor's residence, he's probably here to cause trouble for his son.

This Grand Tutor was, after all, just a Grand Tutor; compared to Xin Ruyu, his status was ultimately somewhat inferior.

"Why is the Grand Tutor staring at me? Is there something dirty on my face?"

"Your Highness, what are you saying? It's just that Your Highness doesn't come to my residence unless there's something important to discuss. What brings you here?"

"I came here simply to catch up with my wife."

To outsiders, the relationship between Xin Ruyu and Zhao Wuji was not good.

But in reality, only Xin Ruyu and Zhao Wuji truly understood the nature of their relationship.

Under the weight of power, one can only hide one's identity now.

Otherwise, if this identity were to be revealed, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Xin Ruyu understood this principle very well.

"Your Highness, you may not know this, but my wife is feeling unwell and is resting in the room. I hope Your Highness will not make things difficult for her and will ask you to return home."

Seeing the way the Grand Tutor protected his son, Xin Ruyu was reminded of things from the past.

For a moment, I couldn't help but feel a little mocked.

As far as Xin Ruyu was concerned, he was certain that he would obtain the throne.

"So it turns out that Young Master Zhao is unwell. I will come to see Young Master Zhao again next time."

After Xin Ruyu finished speaking, he left without looking back.

The Grand Tutor finally breathed a sigh of relief after Xin Ruyu left.

Thankfully, Xin Ruyu had already left, otherwise the Grand Tutor would probably have been so frightened that he would have had a heart attack.

For the Grand Tutor, all he wished for was for his son to be safe and sound.

After all, he only had one son.

If anything were to happen to this son, how would the Grand Tutor live afterward?

Gan Luo stayed in the princess's residence and learned about the rumors circulating outside.

Gan Luo didn't care much.

She recalled the snow lotus that the emperor had given her some time ago.

"I would like to ask you if you still have any snow lotus."

Upon hearing this, Green Bamboo informed Gan Luo that there were still snow lotuses left.

"You stew the snow lotus, and I will take it to the palace to meet His Majesty."

Green Bamboo did not know Gan Luo's intentions, but still did as Gan Luo said.

Lin Ruohua guessed Gan Luo's thoughts.

"Your Highness, what you are doing is somewhat risky."

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Gan Yanling was playing and frolicking with the palace maids in the imperial palace.

Suddenly, I heard someone announce, "Her Highness the Princess has arrived."

Startled, Gan Yanling hurriedly pulled off his eyelids and ordered the palace maids to be dispatched.

When Gan Luo arrived, he saw the palace maids leaving in a panic.

Then I looked up and saw the blindfold on the stone table.

They all suddenly realized what had happened and understood what had just occurred.

"What brings you to the palace today, my royal sister?"

"Some time ago, I gave you snow lotus. I thought my illness had improved a bit, so I didn't really need it. This morning, I cooked some. Snow lotus is a very nourishing food. Your Majesty is always reviewing memorials in the study and is quite tired. I thought I would use snow lotus to nourish Your Majesty."

Gan Luo was wearing a stunning red dress today, with peonies embroidered on the hem. Although it was a red dress, it didn't look too flashy; it was just right.

The eunuchs around him lowered their heads upon hearing Gan Luo's words.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I believe this snow lotus is a rare and precious item. Since you have already gifted it to me, it is only right that you should..."

Seeing the emperor's refusal, Gan Luo naturally understood that the emperor was afraid.

But Gan Luo wanted to give the emperor a warning.

"This was made by my own hands. Does Your Majesty not want to give me face?"

Now, even if Gan Yanling wanted to refuse, he couldn't.

Gan Yanling was filled with remorse.

If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have sent someone to deliver the snow lotus.

Or perhaps the poison in the snow lotus was removed before being given to Gan Luo.

Now this has backfired on me.

Although the snow lotus's poison is not fatal, it still contains some toxins, which is still somewhat bad for the body.

But if he said he wouldn't drink it, it would arouse Gan Luo's suspicion.

Looking at the snow lotus and lotus seed soup in my hand.

Gan Yanling couldn't pick it up directly, so he took a bite.

"Your Highness's cooking skills are truly excellent; this stewed snow lotus is absolutely delicious."

"Is that so? If Your Majesty likes it, how about I stew it for you again tomorrow?"