At the tender age of eight, he was hastily dragged out and made emperor!

Xiao Jing was using the guise of answering questions to get to know the new emperor, and Chu Ling was also observing this minister of Yu. For Chu Ling, he needed to make contact with people outside the palace to learn more about the dynamics of Da Yu. In addition to increasing his overall understanding of Da Yu, he was also looking for opportunities to break the deadlock.

Chu Ling has the ability to distinguish between truth and falsehood.

From his conversation with Xiao Jing just now, Chu Ling could tell that this Gentleman Attendant of the Secretariat was indeed not a pedantic or conservative person.

This is a good thing for Chu Ling.

At least through Xiao Jing's words, he could have the opportunity to understand the real Great Yu and the real court, but Chu Ling couldn't act too hastily.

Trust is too much of a luxury for Chu Ling.

Regardless of whether his elder brother's death in the Daxing Palace was due to some hidden mystery or was simply his destiny, the current emperor of the Great Yu Dynasty is now Chu Ling.

At only eight years old, he was being watched by countless eyes and confined in layers of restrictions in the Daxing Palace. Chu Ling didn't need to think much to know what kind of situation he was in.

They rush to reveal their innermost thoughts without testing the waters first.

No one knew better than Chu Ling what threats they would face and what hidden dangers they would breed.

Although Chu Ling disliked this feeling.

But Chu Ling had to be patient.

Those who achieve great things are all resilient and have deep cunning. If one cannot even endure this little bit of grievance, in the intelligent inner court of the Great Yu, or even in the central government of the Great Yu, perhaps one day, if one really touches the bottom line of some people, Chu Ling will not even know how he died.

People in different positions will have different perspectives on problems.

Chu Ling cannot gamble with his life. As the emperor of the Great Yu Dynasty, if he chooses to personally intervene, especially in Chu Ling's situation, he will lose even his last shred of righteousness.

"I am a subject of the Great Yu Dynasty. I eat the emperor's food and worry about the emperor. This is my duty as a subject!"

The main hall remained quiet for a long time.

Xiao Jing knelt down on the ground, performing a deep bow to Chu Ling, and said in a resounding tone, "However, I am not a perfect person. Whether I am reliable or not still needs Your Majesty to judge!"

interesting.

Chu Ling touched his nose and looked at Xiao Jing in front of him. This answer was unexpected. No one in this situation would say that they were not a perfect person in front of the Emperor of Da Yu. After all, if the emperor doubted them because of such a statement, wouldn't their promising future be lost?

But Xiao Jing said it this way.

What does this mean?

Chu Ling narrowed his eyes, staring at Xiao Jing who remained kneeling, thinking to himself: 'He's either a treacherous villain disguised as a loyal subject, or an upright and honest person. Is he the former, or the latter?'

Chu Ling learned about Xiao Jing only through Li Zhong's explanation.

Xiao Jing, as described by Li Zhong, is a rather legendary figure.

He was deeply trusted by Emperor Wenzong and Emperor Chunzong; otherwise, he would not have been able to hold the high position of Attendant Gentleman of the Secretariat at such a young age.

Li Zhong may have said it, but whether Chu Ling believes it or not is another matter.

After all, Chu Ling already had a clear understanding of Li Zhong's character. This man was very clever and had many secrets. He was unsure whether he was loyal to Chu Ling. Before truly judging whether Chu Ling was loyal or whether he was willing to serve him, Chu Ling's words could only be taken as a reference, not a final decision.

"That's it."

Chu Ling remained silent for a long time before leaning forward and looking at Xiao Jing, saying, "Then I would like to ask you, how can I be a good emperor of the Great Yu?"

"Just like Emperor Taizu Gao, Emperor Taizong Wen, and Emperor Xuanzong Chun, my grandfather, father, and elder brother were all good emperors of the Great Yu. As the new ruler of the Great Yu and a descendant of the Chu family, I should also be a good emperor, but I do not know how to do so."

"minister…"

Xiao Jing hesitated, unsure how to respond to the new emperor's words.

In the eyes of the new emperor, Emperor Gaozu, Emperor Wenzong, and Emperor Chunzong were all good emperors of the Great Yu Dynasty, and this is indeed true.

However, being a good emperor of the Great Yu Dynasty was not an easy task.

Just as Emperor Taizu Gao, even before he founded the Great Yu Dynasty, killed many people after the founding of the Great Yu Dynasty.

In the eyes of the people, he was a good emperor. Everyone praised him without hesitation. It was because of him that the Great Yu Dynasty was peaceful and stable at that time.

However, in the eyes of some people, although they dare not say it in public, they curse him as a tyrant in private. Don't ask how Xiao Jing knew, just know that someone was arrested and killed because of it.

When Emperor Taizong Wen reigned, the power of the Great Yu Kingdom increased further, and its territory expanded. However, resentment arose among the people, and some rebellions even broke out.

Because of these things, Emperor Taizong often reflected on himself, but even so, some of the things that had happened were not eradicated.

But Dayu is thriving.

So much so that when Emperor Xuanzong Chun was alive, at the beginning of his reign, there was a great upheaval in the court. However, due to some of Emperor Xuanzong Chun's actions, there were signs of instability in the court, but the resentment among the people disappeared.

All that Xiao Jing knew went through in his mind.

"I am afraid I cannot answer Your Majesty's question."

Under Chu Ling's gaze, Xiao Jing bowed and said, "How to be a good emperor of Great Yu is something Your Majesty needs to understand; it is something no one can answer."

"Including my imperial grandmother, stepmother, and sister-in-law?"

Chu Ling thought for a moment, then looked at Xiao Jing and said.

His question was loaded with meaning.

Since Xiao Jing entered the hall and began to answer his questions as the imperial tutor, there have been figures outside the Ganlu Hall. Although Chu Ling could not see them, he could sense their presence.

This is normal.

After all, there were many eyes watching him, both openly and secretly, in the Daxing Hall. Yes, the Imperial Guards could not accompany him to the Banjia Ganlu Hall, but what about the eunuchs?

This group, which should have been loyal to the Emperor of Dayu, has yet to have a single member declare their loyalty.

Everyone knows what it means to appear before the new emperor at this time and say certain things.

Of course, for Chu Ling, the first person to pledge allegiance to him would be the one he began to suspect, wondering what their true intentions were.

This is the complexity of human nature!

"Empress Dowager Cisheng Duanyou Kangshou, Empress Dowager Shenglie Zhaoyu Cishou, and Empress Zhuangsu, though involved in politics and ruling the court, govern the country on behalf of Your Majesty."

After Chu Ling pondered, Xiao Jing said solemnly, "But the three empresses are not emperors after all. If Your Majesty wants to be a good emperor of Great Yu, the three empresses may be able to teach you, but they cannot help Your Majesty to be a good emperor. Ultimately, Your Majesty needs to understand this."

Chu Ling understood what Xiao Jing really meant. There was only one emperor of the Great Yu Dynasty, and that was him. As for how to be a good emperor, only the emperor himself could think of it. What others, even the three empresses, said was ultimately just a reference. Being a good emperor was not an easy thing. Precisely because it was not easy, only the emperor himself knew how to be a good emperor.