With Gu Yao's strong support, Ming Huaijin was even more powerful.

Those in Ming Huaijin's faction all know that Ming Huaijin possessed an extremely powerful ability, with both the talent to govern the country and the skill to calculate and manage accounts.

His opinions were never wrong, whether in matters big or small.

It was just too mysterious; they had never seen it before.

All that is known is that Ming Huaijin called him Mr. Gu.

Meanwhile, that "powerful being" was lying in a rocking chair in the yard, basking in the sun.

The whole fox was flattened out like a pancake.

Very comfortable.

Ever since he helped Ming Huaijin review the accounts last time, Gu Yao has completely given up on life.

Ming Huaijin is indeed very promising.

Now we don't need to bother him anymore.

I was very happy.

Time flies in the capital, and in the blink of an eye, Gu Yao has been in this world for almost a year.

Since Zhou Mingze, Ming Huaijin's maternal uncle, returned to Beijing, Ming Huaijin has gradually begun to show his talent.

What kind of person could the second son of the Zhou family, who was able to wear mourning clothes and go into battle at the age of sixteen to protect the Zhou family's reputation, be?

Even if Ming Jingcheng disliked Ming Huaijin, Zhou Mingze still spoke up.

He even used the seemingly reasonable excuse that "he is the only one left in the Zhou family, and now he is worried that his sister's only bloodline also needs to be tempered, otherwise he will have no face to face his dead family in the future" to make his demands.

In addition, there was his great achievement upon his recent triumphant return.

Ming Jingcheng had no choice but to agree to let Ming Huaijin enter the court.

Otherwise, he would be branded as a miser to his deceased wife and son, which wouldn't sound good.

As the eldest son of the emperor, Ming Huaijin should have entered the court and participated in politics long ago, and this request is perfectly reasonable.

After Ming Huaijin entered the court, the net he had laid out over many years gradually unfolded, and now, in just one year, he has already become a force to be reckoned with, on par with Ming Huaili.

Ming Huaijin handled every task, big or small, easy or difficult, exceptionally well. In contrast, Ming Huaili was incompetent and ambitious, and when faced with mistakes, his first thought was not to make amends but to offer excuses.

Even more remarkably, Ming Huaili once confronted Ming Jingcheng in court.

People who are pampered and spoiled from a young age still think of themselves as children who can throw tantrums at their parents.

They thought that the grown-up prince would still be as close to his father as he was when he was a child.

Talking back as a child is a source of joy in family life; it's just innocent, childish talk, and kids don't understand things.

In today's world, such talk-back behavior would be considered extremely disrespectful and shows a complete lack of respect for hierarchy.

The majesty of an emperor is not to be trifled with.

And so, he was placed under house arrest.

Gu Yao doesn't believe that Ming Huaijin wasn't involved.

I just don't know how Ming Huaijin plans to completely kick Ming Huaili out of the game.

Or will they directly aim for the throne?

Gu Yao flipped the pancake—or rather, his body—over and continued to lie there sprawled out.

The warm sunshine made Gu Yao squint comfortably on his body.

However, these are things that Ming Huaijin should worry about.

It has nothing to do with him.

As soon as Ming Huaijin entered the courtyard, he saw Gu Yao's carefree and nonchalant demeanor, and his originally cold expression softened instantly.

He quickly walked over, picked up the white fox, and lay down on the rocking chair.

Gu Yao was already used to these sudden attacks, and even dared to press his claws on Ming Huaijin's chest and bounce back and forth.

Ming Huaijin just smiled and indulged Gu Yao's audacity.

She even had someone prepare a bowl of steamed sweet cheese for Gu Yao, intending to feed it to him personally.

Seeing Gu Yao's arrogant and spoiled manner, as if he were entitled to be served, Ming Huaijin found him utterly adorable.

The little fox likes sweet things, especially steamed sugar cheese.

He's always happy when he eats, and that's when he's at his best.

Ming Huaijin revealed a smug smile and reached out to stroke the soft hair on Gu Yao's chin.

Gu Yao was still enjoying the dessert and didn't stop Ming Huaijin's actions, only glancing at him with her eyes raised.

Her posture was one of noble aloofness.

It was as if Ming Huaijin being able to touch him was a great blessing.

As long as Gu Yao doesn't retaliate, Ming Huaijin knows that he has tacitly approved.

Since the last accident, Gu Yao has been very careful to keep his claws out of his hand.

The two, one human and one fox, inexplicably achieved a wonderful state of harmony.

In the third month, Consort Yun was caught red-handed practicing witchcraft in the palace at a palace banquet. She was demoted to the rank of Beauty and confined to the palace.

Ming Jingcheng was so angry that he fell ill and never recovered.

Gu Yao merely pursed his lips upon hearing this news.

That must be true love.

If this kind of behavior, which crosses the line, were to happen to Ming Huaijin, he would have been demoted, exiled, and punished with a full range of measures.

If it were applied to Consort Yun...

That's it? !

I'm speechless.

This favoritism is even more pronounced on the maternal grandparents' side.

However, this is not a bad result.

Consort Yun has been deposed, and Ming Huaili is no longer a threat.

It all depends on when Ming Huaijin will make his move against Ming Jingcheng.

It's been several days since I last saw Ming Huaijin.

He probably won't be coming back today either.

I guess so...

Gu Yao sighed "worriedly," turned around and went back to his room, even glancing back at the courtyard gate.

Reluctant to part, tears welled up in her eyes.

It looked utterly dejected and unhappy, as if its master had not returned.

Actually...

As soon as he returned to his room, he asked the system to give him an invisibility talisman.

I'm getting ready to go out and take a look.

Having finally recovered from my injuries and barely regained my human form, I naturally wanted to see the customs and culture of this world.

Let's go eat at Xianweilou.

It is said that the boiled shrimp there is exceptional.

And the desserts were very well made.

He helped Ming Huaijin with so many accounts, so it's not unreasonable for him to give him some money, right?

It's hard to say whether it's just bad luck or not, but whenever Gu Yao manages to go out, she always seems to run into something unlucky.

Someone was forcibly abducting a woman in the street.

It is said that the girl's father was a gambler, and he sold her to the manager of the gambling den to pay off his debts.

This is something that others shouldn't interfere with.

Gu Yao sighed, and was about to help when he saw the manager's subordinate being kicked away.

The strong man kicked the man away, then turned around and helped the girl up.

Gu Yao sat back down, poured himself a cup of tea, and prepared to watch the show!

Hero saves the damsel in distress—a classic!

But why does this young master who saved people look so familiar?

As expected of a tyrant who dares to snatch people in the street, he immediately launched into a barrage of threats and even revealed that the gambling den's backer was Prince Yu, Ming Huaili.

Why is this so deliberate?!

Ming Huaijin is going to great lengths to stir up trouble and completely ruin people's reputations.

From top to bottom, Ming Huaili's path was completely cut off.

Enough!

he likes.

Upon hearing this, the young master became even more enraged and went up to beat the man up.

While beating him, he shouted, "You lackey, how dare you be so arrogant? Even your master has to give my General's Mansion some face."

Gu Yao couldn't help but facepalm upon hearing this.

Is this kid a bit dim-witted?

Gu Yao now knows who he is: Shen Yi, the only son of the third generation of the Shen family.

The man who shot him at the hunting grounds that day.

Just thinking about that arrow made Gu Yao feel a slight pain in his leg.

There was nothing more for him to do. He was about to close the window to eat when he saw that the timid girl hiding behind Shen Yi no longer had the delicate look she had just had. Her eyes were fixed on Shen Yi with no emotion but a murderous intent, and a cold light flashed from her sleeve.

Gu Yao sensed something was wrong, but it was too late to warn Shen Yi, so he could only throw the teacup in his hand.

"Clang."

The girl felt a sharp pain in her wrist, and the dagger in her sleeve fell to the ground.

Those watching from the surrounding area couldn't help but step back.

The girl was surprised that someone would interfere. Her eyes widened in astonishment as she accurately spotted Gu Yao sitting by the second-floor window.

There was intense killing intent in his eyes.

Gu Yao remained completely calm and even smiled at the person.

You little brat, I'll make you mad!

Having failed in her assassination attempt, the girl dropped her disguise, her eyes flashed with malice, and she turned to attack Shen Yi.

Gu Yao nodded approvingly. Not bad, not bad. He hasn't lost his mind. He's a qualified assassin.

Shen Yi, as expected of someone from a military family, may be a bit impatient, but his martial arts skills are not to be underestimated.

Gu Yao sat by the window, eating snacks and watching the two of them talk back and forth.

When masters clash, every move can be fatal!

The crowd had already dispersed, fearing they would be caught in the crossfire of this bloody attack.

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