The Emperor was kissed by the Regent and cried again

Huo Shurou's expression froze, "Mother... I followed Daddy's instructions and entered the palace. Is Daddy still so angry?"

Ever since Huo Hongxuan learned about Huo Luan's affairs, he has been finding fault with Zhong Yuehua in the mansion every day, and even allowed his concubine and servants to be disrespectful to her.

"Your father treated me coldly and took away my housekeeper rights. Now, even the concubines in the mansion dare to challenge me."

With tears in her eyes, Zhong Yuehua recounted her recent experiences in the Grand Tutor's Mansion, "The people in the mansion have always been flattering the powerful and bullying the weak. Knowing that I am not loved by the master, they all take advantage of me."

"In fact, what makes me most angry is that little bitch Huo Cairong. I don't know what tricks she used to make your father hand over the housekeeping power to her. I'm afraid that in time, I will be kicked out of the house."

Huo Shurou covered her chest in disbelief, "Mother...how could this happen? What should we do?"

If her mother was kicked out of the house, her status as the legitimate daughter, which she was most proud of, would become a laughing stock in the eyes of others.

She will always be under Huo Cairong's feet and will never be able to turn over.

Zhong Yuehua patted the back of Huo Shurou's hand and said earnestly, "Rou'er, you have to do your best. Whether your mother can still be decent in the future depends entirely on you."

Huo Hongxuan had said something similar just now. Why did everyone rely on her...

But thinking of the emperor's hidden illness, Huo Shurou suddenly felt tired, "Mother...daughter has nothing to do for the time being..."

Zhong Yuehua's expression changed: "Rou'er, sometimes it's no wonder that your father always praises Huo Cairong, that little bastard. When it comes to dealing with things, you are indeed not as good as that lowly fellow."

Huo Shurou was shocked at first, and then her self-esteem was frustrated. Her nose felt sore and she covered her face and cried, "Mother...? Why are you helping outsiders to criticize me?"

Zhong Yuehua took the handkerchief from Huo Shurou's hand, wiped her tears, and advised: "Rou'er, that little bastard is calm and composed when faced with things, and he does things from beginning to end, and he never cries. Just in this regard, you should learn from him."

Huo Shurou retorted: "But my daughter is a legitimate daughter after all, and Huo Cairong's mother was born a maid. What can she compare with me?"

Zhong Yuehua's face fell: "I'm afraid that after some time, your father will make up his mind to divorce me and make her mother his wife. Then, won't your situation be reversed?"

Huo Shurou murmured: "No... No..."

"Rou'er, it's time for you to grow up."

After saying that, Zhong Yuehua leaned close to Huo Shurou's ear and whispered a few words.

……

After hearing Zhong Yuehua's suggestion, Huo Shurou clenched her handkerchief tightly, her fingertips trembling, "Mother, do we really have to do this? If we are discovered, it will be a capital crime."

Zhong Yuehua: "Now, we are both in a difficult situation. Why don't we risk everything and work together to strive for a better future?"

Zhong Yuehua lobbied for a long time in the Yanxi Palace before Huo Shurou nodded in agreement.

Before leaving, she repeatedly warned him that what they had just discussed must not be known to any third person.

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At this time, Shen Jingli and Gu Sichen had arrived at the Gu Mansion. The servant at the door seemed to have been waiting for a long time and led them directly into the inner hall.

Gu Wenzhe had been waiting here for a long time. When the emperor took the initiative to ask the Dali Temple Shaoqing if he had anything to report this morning, Gu Wenzhe had a vague feeling that the abolition of the law might be related to the emperor...

When the emperor specially asked the Junior Secretary of the Dali Temple to go to the Qinzheng Hall after leaving the court, Gu Wenzhe became even more certain of his guess.

Later, he saw Gu Sichen also went to the Qinzheng Palace after leaving the court, and he was sure that these two people would come to find him! !

Gu Wenzhe saw the two men walking side by side, and his brows were twisted into a "川" shape. He stood up and saluted, "This old minister pays respect to the emperor. Long live the emperor."

"Minister Gu, there is no need to be so polite."

Gu Sichen: "Father."

Gu Wenzhe simply chose to ignore Gu Sichen. He turned to look at Shen Jingli, "Your Majesty, please take a seat."

Shen Jingli did not plan to sit in the main seat, but chose to sit in the chair on the right. "It doesn't matter where you sit. Minister Gu, there is no need to be so polite. It would seem strange."

After Shen Jingli sat down, Gu Wenzhe chose to sit opposite her. He asked, "Your Majesty is very busy, why did you suddenly visit me? I wonder what you want?"

Shen Jingli came to Gu's house in a hurry. Her mouth was dry at this time. She took a sip of tea and said, "It's not a big deal. I heard that there is a law in Dayuan that is not very reasonable. The ministers want to abolish it, but it is stuck with Lord Gu. Does the Minister have any new ideas?"

“I don’t know what the law is.”

Gu Sichen answered first, "You can't spread homosexuality in the form of text."

Seeing Gu Sichen meddling in other people's business, Gu Wenzhe suddenly shouted, "Rebellious son, the emperor is here, how can you have a say?"

After Shen Jingli put down his teacup, he hurriedly tried to smooth things over, "Eh...? Minister Gu is wrong. Scholar Gu is young and promising, and has advanced ideas. I still have a lot to learn from him."

Hearing Shen Jingli's praise, Gu Sichen's mouth corners slightly raised. He turned his head to look at Shen Jingli, with smiles in the corners of his eyes and eyebrows.

Gu Wenzhe accurately captured the subtle changes in Gu Sichen's expression. His eyes were sharp and he said, "Your Majesty is too modest. My son is known for being reckless, but he hasn't been punished yet. This is already a blessing for our ancestors!"

Gu Sichen: "Father..."

Gu Wenzhe's face darkened and he said unhappily, "Father? Shut up!"

……

Seeing the tension between the father and son, Shen Jingli's smile froze a little: "Well... don't get excited, only by talking properly can we solve the problem..."

"This old minister has lost his temper. Your Majesty, please punish me."

"What's wrong with father and son quarreling from time to time? I want to quarrel with my relatives, but no one wants to quarrel with me..."

Shen Jingli couldn't help but think of her father. Although she had no impression of her parents, she had a grandfather. Her grandfather was not only a grandfather, but also played the role of a parent.

When Grandpa was alive, she often quarreled with him. Those days can never be returned...

Gu Sichen: "Your Majesty, don't be sad. The late emperor and empress are protecting you in heaven."

"…Hmm, huh? Where were we just now?"

How did we end up talking about the late emperor and empress?

Seriously off topic...

Gu Sichen chuckled and reminded, "It's a matter of law."

At this moment, Gu Wenzhe really wanted to cover his eyes. There was something wrong with the two people opposite him, especially his son. Not only did his eyes look weird, but even his laughter revealed a weird feeling.

It looks like a peacock spreading its tail...

Shen Jingli became serious and asked, "Why does Minister Gu firmly disagree with the abolition?"

"Same-sex entanglement is against the laws of nature."

Shen Jingli pondered, "But there have always been pedophiles in Dayuan, and many high-ranking officials and nobles have tacitly allowed the existence of such people. If what Minister Gu said is true, then these people are also violating the laws of nature?"

Gu Wenzhe shook his head: "Your Majesty, the law is not really aimed at those who have a preference for men but at the ideas in these books themselves."

"Oh?"

"The book in question advocates that same-sex couples should stay together for life. Although the pedophiles you mentioned have always existed, no one has threatened to marry them."

"If such books were to be published, the consequences would be disastrous."