Chapter 534: Old Man Leaves the Nest

"In the past three years, grandpa has worked hard for me. Shaoyu has had a few years of leisure time and has taken good care of himself. Now that he has returned to the court, he must share my worries.

The emperor said these words, and no one refuted.

"I obey your order."

Perhaps it was Gu Shaoyu's obedience that made the emperor feel very satisfied, so he patted his shoulder and began to recall the past.

"At that time, I had not yet ascended the throne, and I was much freer than now. I would invite you to go hunting in groups of three or five in the suburbs when I had nothing to do. It's a pity that such days are gone forever. Originally, I said I wanted to organize an autumn hunt, but my grandfather stopped me because it would waste people's money and time. The emperor is not as free as the prince. "

When he said this, there was still some regret in his voice, but everyone present could hear that he was deliberately saying this to Xiang Guo.

Du Jingyi kept nodding his head slightly, not daring to look around casually.

But when he heard this, he couldn't help but glance at Xiang Guo, only to see that he was sitting very calmly, without much change in his expression, except that he would cough occasionally, as if to indicate that others were sitting.

After the emperor said this, no one continued, and he probably felt that it was boring, so he changed the subject.

"My mother has always said that Sui'an City is cold in winter, and when the palace in Jinling is built, we will move there to live, so I came here today for a mission. I have ordered them to build a piece of vacant land next to the palace. It is estimated that it will be built in two years. At that time, it can be given to grandpa and grandmother as a residence for the rest of their lives. You and my mother have been separated for many years, and it is also my wish as a son that you can be together when you are old. I wonder what grandpa and grandmother think? ”

Next to the temporary palace in Jinling City, as a residence for the rest of my life?

When this was said, Prime Minister Guo was a little dissatisfied.

"I am only five feet tall, how much space can I sleep in? Why should Your Majesty build a new house next to the temporary palace? There are also several old houses of the Guo family in Jinling City. Let Silang and others go back to repair them in a few days, and move there before the New Year, and take care of my body at the same time."

"Before the New Year? Isn't it too hasty?"

"The doctor also asked me to rest, so it's better to move out early, so that Your Majesty doesn't have to face me every day, and you can do whatever you want when the time comes. "

Guo Xiang's words revealed a sense of helplessness and melancholy.

The emperor could hear it, and so could the people present, but the emperor didn't even say a word of comfort, just nodded and said in agreement.

"It's better to move there earlier. Jinling City is warm, and grandpa's illness can be well taken care of. I will ask the Xing family to help with the renovation of the old house, so that Silang and others can make fewer trips.

The emperor had said all the words, and there was nothing else to say.

Gu Shaoyu was reluctant in his heart. People like Guo Xiang should not have such an ending, but if he argued with reason in front of the emperor, he was afraid that Guo Lian might not be able to have a good night's sleep, so his face was as still as a mountain, and his attitude was respectful as if whatever the emperor said was what it was.

Compared to his calmness, the faces of those people in the Guo family were not very relaxed, but their current ability was not enough to say anything, so they could only obey.

Their expressions of pain and helplessness fell into the eyes of the emperor one by one.

These relatives who should have been connected to him by blood, at this moment, became the victims of the imperial power. The more sad they were, the more excited the emperor was to centralize power.

Du Jingyi watched coldly, and felt that the days ahead would be just fine.

Gu Shaoyu was going to Wangzhou, and Guo Xiang was also returning to Jinling City. No matter how you looked at it, it was the road to decline for these old ministers who had conquered the world, so you could imagine who would be the one showing off in Sui'an City next.

After three rounds of tea, the emperor felt bored sitting, so he got up and left.

After getting the answer he wanted, the emperor felt bored sitting, so after three rounds of tea, he got up and left the Guo family.

When he left, he deliberately added, "When you leave the city, I will definitely see you off in person." Although the words were said to Gu Shaoyu, everyone could hear that he was deliberately saying it to Guo Xiang.

So when he left the Guo family without looking back, Guo Xiang coughed violently, and his whole face became a little dark purple.

"Grandfather."

"Father."

"Grandfather Guo."

The crowd shouted in panic, and Mrs. Guo quickly took out a bottle from his arms, shook out a pill for Guo Xiang to swallow, and then he gradually got better.

Seeing the anxious look of the crowd, Guo Xiang also said after taking a breath.

"It's an old problem, it's okay, Shaoyu, Silang and you two, follow me to the study, I have something to tell you."

Guo Xiang pointed at Du Jingyi and Xue Niang. Although they were a little surprised, they had to obey Guo Xiang since he had spoken. So, Gu Shaoyu and Guo Silang supported Guo Xiang on both sides, and the two of them followed behind and went to the study together.

The Guo family's study has always been a place where outsiders are not allowed to enter and exit at will, so this is the first time Du Jingyi has come, and Xue Niang is the same.

However, before the two of them have much reaction, they heard Guo Xiang speak.

After sitting down, he took a deep breath.

His face was no longer as stiff as before, and his whole person seemed to be several dozen years older, highlighting the appearance of an old and frail person.

"I asked you to come here. You probably know what I mean, right?"

"grandfather……"

Guo Silang's worry was palpable, and Guo Xiang was relieved. Although the emperor had misjudged him, his children and grandchildren were still good, so he patted Guo Silang on the shoulder and said.

"Grandpa is getting old, so he will eventually take this path, but you are still young, and you will have to live under the emperor for decades in the future, so you must be careful in everything."

Guo Xiang seemed to be leaving an orphan on his death bed, and then he looked at Gu Shaoyu, but his eyes seemed to see other people through him, so Gu Shaoyu didn't say much, but just stepped forward and held his hand. Then I heard Guo Xiang say in a profound tone.

"I have been conquering the world with the founding emperor since I was a boy. I have suffered hardships, shed blood, and killed people. Therefore, I can live to this day and bring the Guo family to this level. I am already satisfied. Your Majesty, isn't it? He is a foolish king. If the court is left in his hands, he will not do much harm, but he is not a wise king who can create a prosperous age and accommodate virtuous ministers. Therefore, if you people want to live a more comfortable life in the future, you should make plans as soon as possible. But when selecting people, you should take a long-term view, and don’t end up like me in the end.”