TFWYH – Chapter 619 Private Seal Found

Prime Minister Gu’s expression was filled with conflict. After a very, very long silence…

A ruthless look suddenly appeared in his eyes. “This child cannot be allowed to live. Once this matter is over, we must eradicate him completely!”

It wasn’t that he didn’t want reconciliation, but Ling Yu’s attitude clearly showed not the slightest intention of making peace.

If he could not be used, then he could only be destroyed.

Otherwise, once Ling Yu ascended the throne, he would certainly take revenge on the Prime Minister’s residence.

“Yes, this subordinate will make the arrangements immediately.” Xiao Nan was not surprised by his answer in the slightest.

The laughable thing was that Ling Yu had actually wanted to give this cheap grandfather a chance.

That’s right—the information had been deliberately leaked by Xiao Nan under Ling Yu’s instructions. The purpose was to see what choice Prime Minister Gu would make.

Even if the man had shown the tiniest bit of familial affection between grandfather and grandson, Ling Yu had already decided to spare him and allow him to enjoy his old age in peace.

But the old man simply didn’t know what was good for him.

A waste of Ling Yu’s goodwill.

So now, Prime Minister Gu, you can suffer the consequences!

Xiao Nan let out a cold laugh. After leaving the courtyard, he quietly walked to a corner beside an artificial rock formation, pulled a seal from his robes, and casually tossed it away.

This too had been discussed beforehand with Ling Yu.

If Prime Minister Gu showed no regard for family ties, then there was no need to show him mercy either.

…

Ji Wushuang soon arrived with the Imperial Guards and surrounded the Prime Minister’s residence.

Prime Minister Gu had prepared in advance and remained completely calm. He opened the gates personally and cooperated with the search.

Seeing how steady and composed the old fox was, Ji Wushuang knew that they probably wouldn’t find anything this time.

However, things often turned out unexpectedly!

Very quickly, an Imperial Guard discovered the seal hidden inside a pile of straw.

When he brought the seal to Ji Wushuang, both Ji Wushuang and Prime Minister Gu froze.

Looking at the four characters “Treasure of Wanhe” engraved on the seal, Ji Wushuang’s lips curled into a mocking smile as he looked at Prime Minister Gu.

“Prime Minister Gu… why would His Majesty’s private seal be in your residence?”

“This old subject is innocent! I’ve been wronged!” Prime Minister Gu was so terrified that all color drained from his face. He truly had no idea why the Emperor’s private seal was here.

Ji Wushuang chuckled. “Alright then. Whether you’re innocent or not, His Majesty will naturally decide for himself. Prime Minister Gu, please accompany me to the palace.”

“Yes… Nephew Ji, allow this old man to change into his official robes first.” Prime Minister Gu truly deserved his reputation as an old fox. He quickly forced himself to calm down and began frantically searching for a way out.

Ji Wushuang nodded. “Of course. I’ll wait here. Please be quick, Prime Minister Gu.”

“Thank you, Nephew Ji.” Prime Minister Gu slowly rose to his feet, but his mind was spinning wildly.

Privately possessing the Emperor’s personal seal was a crime punishable by extermination of nine clans.

Damn it! Hadn’t he ordered that useless son to clean everything up?

Why had he left behind this thing?

Was he trying to get his own father killed?!

Thinking this, Prime Minister Gu viciously glared at Gu Qitian.

Gu Qitian… looked utterly confused.

Was the seal hidden among the tribute items?

He had no freaking idea!

Very soon, Prime Minister Gu changed into his official robes and followed Ji Wushuang into the palace.

Before leaving, he gave Gu Qitian a meaningful look.

As soon as they departed, Madam Gu became frantic. “Husband, what do we do now?”

“Don’t panic, don’t panic!” Gu Qitian pretended to stay calm. Recalling the look his father had given him before leaving, he suddenly realized something. “Quick! Go to the Second Prince’s residence and inform the Second Prince about this matter!”

…

Inside the palace!

Hall of Diligent Governance!

Ji Wushuang presented the seal they had discovered.

The Emperor took it, glanced at it a few times, then casually tossed it aside.

Prime Minister Gu hurriedly knelt down and heavily kowtowed three times, tears streaming down his face.

“Your Majesty, this old subject has been wronged!”

The Emperor merely glanced at him indifferently and ignored him.

As for Ling Yu, he did not even spare Prime Minister Gu a single glance, quietly and obediently grinding ink for the Emperor instead.