Chapter 167 Why Should I Argue with a Child?

Chapter 167 Why Should I Argue with a Child?

To celebrate Gao Wenyan becoming the first female official, shops across the Capital, led by Vanity House and Blossom House, were filled with festive cheer.

Especially those young women, who were eagerly rubbing their hands, hoping to become the second one.

Gao Wenyan had no interest in these celebrations; she was only worried about how long Gao Wenxi could delay things.

The opportunity for him to leave arose because of bandit uprisings.

Several groups of bandits had organized themselves, calling themselves a coalition, and were advancing towards the Capital.

Ironically, the Capital remained peaceful, unaware that trouble was knocking at its doorstep.

When they began causing chaos, the Emperor sent people to investigate, but none returned except for a single letter.

The information in the letter was limited, merely stating that there were bandit uprisings and that they had been entrenched around the Capital for some time.

Banditry was rampant, yet since Chu Xu became Chancellor, much had been rectified. Why did this chaos reach the Emperor's feet this time?

The Emperor, already suspicious of Chu Xu due to Princess Wen An's words, grew even more determined to remove him after this incident.

According to General Gao, when the Emperor feels uneasy, he always does something to calm himself down.

Thus, he repeatedly hinted to General Gao to convey a message to Gao Wenyan, urging this young Chancellor to die gloriously for the country.

He said, "The Chancellor has a special connection with Longnan. If he were to rest eternally there, he would likely be pleased."

At this point, General Gao slammed the table and exclaimed, "Who do you think I am!"

No matter how much he disagreed with Chu Xu politically, he would never betray him. At least Chu Xu was a dedicated public servant, and for that reason alone, he should not die.

Gao Wenting looked at General Gao and then glanced secretly at Gao Wenyan, saying, "Father seems not to hate the Chancellor as much?"

This was the first time the four family members gathered to discuss court matters.

Although Gao Wenyan had received her official position, everyone in the Gao family knew that the real challenges lay ahead.

Previously, General Gao always tried to shield his children from all troubles, but after this incident, he realized that they were no longer children and needed to share information.

Otherwise, it would be like last time when he kept secrets, only for the children to learn the truth from elsewhere.

General Gao "humphed" and replied, "Why should I argue with a child?"

"Father."

Gao Wenyan, who had been silent, suddenly asked, "If one day, the Gao family and the Chancellor cannot coexist, what will you do?"

Everyone frowned, knowing this was not impossible; in fact, it was highly likely, given the Emperor's recent actions.

For now, the scales seemed balanced again.

General Gao said, "I will naturally protect my family, but I cannot betray a loyal minister for my own sake."

"And if not doing so means misfortune for the Gao family?"

Her gaze was serious, as if she were speaking of a reality rather than a hypothetical situation.

General Gao was taken aback and could only say, "Then it will be my misfortune, and the Emperor would not act so heartlessly."

Indeed, he still blamed himself and sought comfort, believing the Emperor would not be so cruel.

But he forgot that countless lives had been sacrificed to elevate the throne.

The heart of an emperor is the hardest to fathom and the coldest of all.

She slightly curled her lips and said, "Why not ally with Chu Xu?"

Speaking of matters that could cost them their heads, only General Gao seemed shocked, while Lady Gao silently watched her daughter.

Though she had long guessed that her children were braver than she, Gao Wenyan's frankness still greatly alarmed General Gao.