Quick Transmigration: After Fake Death, All the Protagonists I Flirted With Went Crazy

When Gu Yao stepped into the study, he saw Xi Yue reviewing memorials.

Everyone says that men who are serious about their work are the most handsome. If it weren't for the inappropriate occasion, Gu Yao would have liked to whistle at him and tease him a little.

Unfortunately not.

Gu Yao sighed inwardly, feeling somewhat regretful.

Seeing him come in, Xi Yue waved to him, "Le An, come here."

The two haven't seen each other since their last unpleasant encounter.

In the past few months, Gu Yao has also taken leave from work due to his injury to avoid awkwardness when the two meet.

They used to talk about everything, and he didn't want them to reach a point where they had nothing left to say to each other.

As people often say, there's a certain warmth when you meet someone.

But for Gu Yao now, he only feels that he is getting further and further away from the person in front of him.

He looked at Xi Yue, who was dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, and felt only unfamiliarity.

He had never been so keenly aware that they were ruler and subject.

They will only ever be ruler and subject.

Gu Yao felt a pang of pain in his heart, concealing the bitterness in his eyes. He performed a deep bow with utmost respect, his manners impeccable, leaving no room for criticism.

"Your subject Gu Yao greets Your Majesty."

Seeing Gu Yao's attitude, Xi Yue's smile vanished instantly, his eyes hardened, and his tone became dangerous, "Is Le An trying to distance herself from me?"

Gu Yao remained in the kneeling posture, saying, "This humble subject dares not."

Xi Yue twirled the jade ring on his hand; a gesture that used to calm him down now only made him more and more irritable.

He didn't like it, he didn't like Gu Yao like this.

She disliked Gu Yao's distant attitude towards her; they shouldn't be like this, they should...

It should be... how?

Xi Yue himself couldn't explain it, and he felt increasingly agitated. He frowned and told Gu Yao to get up.

Gu Yao respectfully stood up, still keeping his head down.

Seeing Gu Yao's submissive and obedient demeanor infuriated him; he felt that Gu Yao might be there to bring him misfortune.

With a sigh, Xi Yue got up and walked to Gu Yao, pulling him to the imperial desk and handing him a memorial.

Gu Yao's heart skipped a beat. He'd only just taken over, and they were already testing him?!

Seeing Gu Yao's tense and wary expression, Xi Yue found it amusing and decided to tease him.

"Le'an, can you guess whose memorial this is, and what it says?"

Gu Yao shook his head, looking completely bewildered.

I don't know, and I don't want to know. Don't ask me.

This question is basically asking whoever guesses will die; if you guess, you're a fool.

I absolutely refuse to guess!

Xi Yue laughed happily and forcefully shoved the folded document into Gu Yao's hand.

Gu Yao felt that the memorial in his hand was a death warrant, and under Xi Yue's piercing gaze, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and open it.

Gu Yao glanced at it briefly. "A resignation letter? That shouldn't be a big problem."

These characters look familiar.

Gu Yao didn't pay much attention, breathed a sigh of relief, and began to seriously read the memorial.

Let's see who wrote it first, and whose memorial has frightened me.

Gu Yao couldn't help but read it aloud, "Your subject, Gu Jizhou, hereby submits..."

Gu Yao's eyes widened, thinking he had misread it. Could there really be an official in the court named Gu Jizhou?

A glance at the end reveals, "I humbly request Your Majesty's judgment, Prime Minister Gu Jizhou."

After reading the memorial many times, Gu Yao finally confirmed that it was indeed his father's resignation memorial.

OK? !

After thinking about it, I realized my husband is only around 50 years old, and he's already retiring?!

Xi Yue felt pleased as he looked at the varied expressions on Gu Yao's face.

Gu Yao looked up and met Xi Yue's mocking expression. The man even asked him what he thought and whether he should agree to his old man's request to resign.

I don't care whether you agree or not.

Despite thinking this in his heart, Gu Yao still seriously considered the question.

It would be good if the Gu couple could stay away from the troubles of the capital.

Despite thinking this in his heart, Gu Yao still spoke respectfully, "It is entirely up to Your Majesty to decide."

Xi Yue looked at him for a while, then his playful expression disappeared, replaced by a serious tone, but his rising voice revealed Xi Yue's joy, "Prime Minister Gu has worked hard and made great contributions over the years, but now he is unwell and wants to retire early. Although I am reluctant to let him go, I cannot force him to stay. Prime Minister Gu has worked so hard for Da Xuan for so many years, it is time for him to rest."

Gu Yao listened with his head down as Xi Yue solemnly rambled on, saying that he was feeling unwell and that just a few days ago he had chased Gu Yao's father, who was holding a rattan cane, all the way through the Prime Minister's mansion because Gu Yao had broken one of his previous dynasty's famille rose openwork revolving vases.

He felt that his old man could live for another ten years or so before retiring.

Despite what she was thinking, Gu Yao maintained a docile and attentive expression on her face.

Xi Yue went on and on, giving very good reasons for allowing Prime Minister Gu to retire, before finally getting to the point.

He sighed, "With Prime Minister Gu retiring, the position of Prime Minister will be vacant. Le'an, who do you think in the court is capable of taking on this important responsibility?"

Gu Yao raised an eyebrow. Good heavens, there's an extra question waiting for me.

Gu Yao stepped back to the table, bowed, and spoke eloquently, "This humble subject believes there are three candidates."

Xi Yue raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Oh, which three?"

"The Grand Secretary of the Hanlin Academy, Lord Chen, is learned and upright, and has been in charge of the Hanlin Academy for many years. He has a good reputation in the court. The Minister of Justice, Lord Zhang, is insightful and incisive. During his tenure in the Ministry of Justice, he has overturned many wrongful convictions and is highly respected in the capital. There is also Grand Tutor Li, who has worked diligently for many years, visiting the poor and inquiring about their hardships. He has a deep understanding of the needs of the people. All three of these officials are extremely suitable candidates."

After Gu Yao finished speaking, he waited for Xi Yue's reply for a long time, then secretly looked up at his expression.

Xi Yue looked thoughtful, his fingers lightly tapping the table, each tap striking the heart and bringing a great sense of pressure.

Xi Yue snapped out of his reverie, looking at him with a half-smile, "But I think there's someone more suitable?"

Gu Yao's heart skipped a beat, knowing that Xi Yue was referring to him. After all, the original owner of this body was a prime minister, and the youngest prime minister in the history of the Great Xuan Dynasty.

He knew perfectly well what was going on in his mind, but he couldn't show it on his face. Gu Yao pretended not to know and maintained a respectful expression.

"In my humble opinion, if Your Majesty has already made up your mind, you should follow Your Majesty's decision."

Xi Yue stood up and walked to Gu Yao. "Le An, look up at me."

Gu Yao took a deep breath and looked up to meet Xi Yue's smiling eyes, which were like a pool of rippling spring water, gentle and soft, yet irresistibly tender.

And so, Gu Yao fell headfirst into this gentle net, unable to muster even the slightest thought of resistance.

Looking at Gu Yao's stunned and absent-minded appearance, he resembled an innocent little animal, making one feel sorry for him.

Xi Yue wanted to reach out and touch Gu Yao's hair at his temples, but when he raised his hand, he saw the bright yellow dragon robe. He curled his fingers, moved his palm half an inch away, and finally placed it on Gu Yao's shoulder.

"Le'an, I want you to be the prime minister. The wars in the southwest and northwest have just been quelled, and the floods in Jiangnan have caused the people to suffer. You have the talent to save the world. On behalf of the people of the world, I ask Le'an to take the position of prime minister and work with me to create a peaceful and prosperous world."

The weight of one hand rested on Gu Yao's shoulder, yet it felt like a thousand pounds.

He knew it was a responsibility. Now that he had agreed, he was the prime minister of the Great Xuan Dynasty, and he had to take the people's livelihood of the world as his own responsibility.

This burden is too heavy...

However, the court is now filled with either pedantic scholars who cling to outdated rules or inexperienced young men who have not yet gained experience. No one can stand up to the great Xuan Dynasty with Xi Yue.

Gu Yao suddenly felt a pang of heartache. Even someone as high-ranking as Xi Yue would feel lonely.

Gu Yao lowered his eyes, bowed, and spoke with unwavering conviction, making the most important promise of his life.

"Your subject Gu Yao will certainly not fail Your Majesty's trust."