The villain and the powerful official secretly read the diary and broke my plot every day

Imperial City, Central Palace.

Emperor Jianping took off his dragon robe, put on his casual clothes, and slumped down on a high chair.

"I'm so tired. For the next palace examination, I will only be responsible for setting the questions. You can help me supervise the exam then." Emperor Jianping said, lazily looking up at Gu Yanqing who was not far away.

They had clearly been in the hall all day, so why did this guy still look so energetic?

It's really unfair.

Emperor Jianping was lamenting in his heart, and at this moment Gu Yanqing slowly spoke: "Your Majesty, what arrangements do you plan to make for this new batch of Jinshi?"

"The top three will first serve in the Hanlin Academy. As for the fourth to fifty-first... aren't there quite a few vacancies in various prefectures and counties recently?" Emperor Jianping said, glancing at Gu Yanqing again and saying, "You know more about the vacancies in various places than I do. As for the rest, you can make your own arrangements. I trust you."

Emperor Jianping waved his hand, and the entire task fell on Gu Yanqing's shoulders.

I have Gu Xiang, which is like a treasure.

It’s so great to be a hands-off boss.

"Your Majesty, you are slacking off."

After hearing what Emperor Jianping said, Gu Yanqing gave a cold reminder.

Thinking back to the Third Prince back then, he was so high-spirited and ambitious, and now the Emperor Jianping...

Just want to lie down.

Hearing Gu Yanqing's words, Emperor Jianping sat up abruptly. His expression changed for a moment, but he quickly curled his lips in frustration. "I also want to be high-spirited, but now... the treasury is empty. Whether it's financial power, land, or even armaments, they are all controlled by those aristocratic families. Apart from you, I have nothing!"

He once looked at that high position, tried his best, and dreamed that one day he would rule the world and change everything, making this dynasty what he wanted.

However, it was not until he became an emperor that Emperor Jianping realized that even as an emperor, there were many things that were beyond his control.

If Gu Yanqing wasn't around...

Perhaps he had compromised a long time ago.

"Your Majesty, besides me, there are also the people of Qingyun Kingdom and all the scholars in the world! They are all the pillars of our Qingyun Kingdom! Your Majesty, you said that this Qingyun Kingdom is not just the Emperor's Qingyun Kingdom, but a Qingyun Kingdom shared by the Emperor and the people!"

Gu Yanqing's voice was cold yet resounding.

Back then, it was because of Emperor Jianping's words that he chose him without hesitation.

After hearing Gu Yanqing's words, Emperor Jianping's eyes gradually regained their spirit.

"Alright, I'm just complaining casually. From now on, I still need Gu Qing to accompany me." Emperor Jianping immediately gave in and looked at Gu Yanqing flatteringly: "In fact, this year's batch of Jinshi still has a few talented people."

Although today's palace examination was very difficult, Emperor Jianping did discover several promising talents.

There was one person among them who impressed him the most.

It’s the student named Shen Guiyuan.

That student was knowledgeable, had unique insights, was neither humble nor arrogant, and had the demeanor of a great general.

Emperor Jianping felt a sense of familiarity with Shen Guiyuan.

A familiar feeling that makes people miss it.

Shen Guiyuan today is very similar to... Gu Yanqing seven years ago.

"Shen Guiyuan is really a talent, but it's a pity... he cannot be used by me! Those old guys really spent a lot of money to paralyze me." Thinking of Shen Guiyuan, Emperor Jianping's face changed instantly.

If Gu Yanqing had not reminded him in advance, Emperor Jianping would have mistakenly trusted Shen Guiyuan.

"I don't know which family trained Shen Guiyuan, and I don't know how much effort they put into making Shen Guiyuan imitate you so well."

Emperor Jianping spoke in a teasing tone.

He didn't notice it at first, but later Emperor Jianping figured it out. The familiar aura on Shen Guiyuan was not innate, but he was actively imitating Gu Yanqing.

Gu Yanqing, who was standing by, heard what Emperor Jianping said and just smiled indifferently: "They have all performed so hard, Your Majesty, you should naturally give them face. This play must be performed according to the script to be exciting, right?"

Today in the hall, Gu Yanqing also paid special attention to the scholar named Shen Guiyuan.

To be honest, he couldn't find any flaws in Shen Guiyuan!

If it weren't for that diary...

Gu Yanqing would also be deceived by Shen Guiyuan.

"Speaking of scripts, I think the one you wrote for me, Prime Minister Gu, is the most exciting. It's guaranteed to astonish those old guys." Emperor Jianping seemed to have thought of something, and asked Gu Yanqing with a smile, "By the way, have you dealt with all the silver we brought back from the Meng family?"

"It's done." Gu Yanqing smiled faintly. The drama in the court has a new twist every day. If he doesn't keep a close eye on it, he really won't be able to succeed!

…………

Late in the night, the capital city, which had been bustling all day, finally slowly returned to peace.

Gu Yanqing didn't seem to be tired at all. Late at night, he was still reading in the study until a familiar knock on the door came from outside.

"Prime Minister, it's me."

Bai Tan'er's clear voice slowly rang out from outside the door.

"come in."

Gu Yanqing put down the book in his hand, and Bai Tan'er had already opened the door and strode in.

"Master Prime Minister."

After entering the room, Bai Tan'er did not dare to approach the desk. She stood far away with her head lowered.

Gu Yanqing's aura was a bit oppressive, so she'd better stay away from him, it would be safer.

"Is there anything Chu Yunyue needs to do today?" Gu Yanqing asked seemingly unintentionally without even raising his eyelids.

Upon hearing this, Bai Tan'er immediately replied respectfully, "Everything is fine with Miss Chu today, but... I have discovered that someone in the Chu family wants to harm her!"

Bai Tan'er recounted what she had experienced today, and then shared her guesses.

"I suspect the person who wants to harm Miss Chu is the second young lady of the Chu family, Chu Yunfei."

When talking about Chu Yunfei, Bai Tan'er's tone became very unfriendly.

She had been stalking the Chu residence for several days and had seen Chu Yunfei several times. The second young lady of the Chu family had two faces in front of people and behind their backs. It was a pity that she didn't participate in the palace fighting.

"Oh."

After listening to Bai Tan'er's report, Gu Yanqing just responded casually, but he was thinking in his heart that what was written in Jiang Jiang's diary was true.

If Bai Tan'er hadn't been here today, Chu Yunyue might have really fallen into the water.

And after that...

Gu Yanqing was lost in thought, thinking about something.

Bai Tan'er stood there, head down, looking at her toes boredly.

She was waiting for Gu Yanqing's reaction, but after waiting for a long time, she found that... Gu Xiang didn't react at all!

Ah this...

Someone is trying to murder your beloved Miss Chu, and you don't even react?

Just an "oh", and that's it?

That’s not what’s written in the storybook!

Minister Gu, you are so domineering!

Bai Tan'er felt that the development of things was completely different from what she had imagined.

She waited for a long time, and finally waited until Gu Yanqing spoke again -

"Why haven't you left yet?"

When Gu Yanqing saw Bai Tan'er still lingering in the study, his tone immediately turned cold.

He remembered this little girl.

He was a guy who loved to eavesdrop. Once, he mistook me for an assassin and slapped me hard.

If Gu Yanqing hadn't thought of keeping her alive, the girl might have died on the spot.

This time, when choosing someone to secretly protect Chu Yunyue, Emperor Jianping chose her first. In fact, Gu Yanqing knew that Emperor Jianping was also very curious, so he sent this girl out.

After all, I like the hobby of eavesdropping...

Sometimes it can have unexpected effects.