TFWYH – Chapter 871 Spreading Rumors

Previously, he had thought that Ling Yu was too ruthless in the way she handled things. No matter how excessive Gu Hengcang was, he was still her biological maternal grandfather.

If she could treat her own grandfather like that, then what would she be like toward ordinary people?

But now…

To hell with that!

As Prime Minister, could Gu Hengcang really not know what today’s actions would mean for Ling Yu?

Since ancient times, any prince of the imperial family whose bloodline was questioned had found it extremely difficult to ascend the throne.

Even if they did manage to take the throne, they would still face endless criticism.

And if they lacked the ability to rule, being replaced was hardly uncommon.

Gu Hengcang’s intentions were utterly reprehensible!

At this thought, the Emperor looked at Gu Hengcang as though he were already a dead man.

When Gu Hengcang caught the Emperor’s gaze, his heart trembled, and panic and unease surged within him.

How could this be?

This concerned the bloodline of the imperial family. Didn’t the Emperor have even the slightest doubt?

Why did he trust Ling Yu so completely?

Just as Gu Hengcang was anxiously wondering what to do, Wan Zhenxiang entered carrying a bowl of clear water.

“Honored officials, this is water I personally drew myself. Please inspect it.”

Wan Zhenxiang smiled cheerfully as he carried the bowl past each official in turn, allowing them to examine the water inside.

Finally, he stopped in front of Gu Hengcang.

“Prime Minister Gu, please have a look.”

A vicious glint flashed through Gu Hengcang’s eyes. He pretended to remain calm as he glanced at the clear water, then casually reached out a finger.

Who would have thought…

“Oh! Oh!”

The moment Wan Zhenxiang saw this, he immediately hugged the bowl and retreated several steps, dodging Gu Hengcang’s wandering hand.

“Prime Minister Gu, what are you doing?”

Gu Hengcang’s expression darkened. Without changing his expression, he placed his hand behind his back.

“What? Am I not allowed to test the water myself?”

“Of course you are. But why would we trouble you with such a thing?”

After saying this, Wan Zhenxiang turned toward Ji Liu.

“Director Ji, your medical skills are exceptional. Why don’t you come and test it?”

“Of course, of course.”

Ji Liu glanced at the Emperor. Seeing him give a subtle nod, he walked over with a smile.

He dipped a finger into the water, placed a little on his tongue, and tasted it. Then he turned to the Emperor.

“Your Majesty, there is no alum or anything similar in the water. It is simply ordinary clear water.”

“Hmm.”

The Emperor nodded coolly. He was just about to say that they could proceed with the test when Tang Wan quietly whispered to Ling Yu,

“Prime Minister Gu isn’t even a physician, yet he wants to steal the imperial physician’s job. That’s obviously suspicious! In my opinion, why don’t we have Ji Liu examine Prime Minister Gu’s hand too, and see if there’s anything wrong with it?”

The civil and military officials: “…”

The Emperor: “…”

Gu Hengcang: “…”

The entire hall fell silent!

Everyone looked at Tang Wan with admiration.

Princess Weng Nai, you really have some nerve!

With the Emperor right here, even if Gu Hengcang had the courage of ten thousand men, surely he wouldn’t dare pull any tricks, would he?

Sure enough, Gu Hengcang immediately shouted angrily,

“Weng Nai, you have gone too far!”

Tang Wan looked at him with an utterly serious expression.

“I didn’t. Don’t make things up.”

“You…”

Gu Hengcang glared at her viciously before immediately turning toward the Emperor and crying out indignantly,

“Your Majesty, Princess Weng Nai has falsely accused me! I beg Your Majesty to uphold justice for this old臣!”

The Emperor looked at Tang Wan and deliberately put on a stern expression.

“Wan’er, stop fooling around. Prime Minister Gu is a veteran minister who has devoted his entire life to Tianchao. You must not slander him.”

Tang Wan blinked.

“Oh. But what if there really is something wrong with him?”

This time, before the Emperor could say anything, Gu Hengcang spoke first.

“His Majesty is here. How could I possibly dare to pull any tricks? Princess Weng Nai, you truly are judging a gentleman with the heart of a petty person.”

Tang Wan replied calmly,

“All I know is that one should never be without caution when dealing with others. And I also know that if you don’t enter the tiger’s den, you can’t get the tiger cub. Whether it’s true or false, Prime Minister Gu, wouldn’t it be obvious if you simply let Imperial Physician Ji examine your fingers? Why waste so many words arguing with me?”