I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 73 - 28: Serving the Dragon—Gu Xi and Liu Zhao (Part 2)

Chapter 73: Chapter 28: Serving the Dragon—Gu Xi and Liu Zhao (Part 2)
This was indeed what he said.
"Xi’Er!"
Gu Liang stood up from his chair in excitement, a look of surprise and joy blossomed on his face, "You... you are..."
"Father, I have fully recovered!"
"I have made Father worry."
Gu Xi said, quickly jumping off the bed and respectfully bowing to Gu Liang.
At this moment, his steps were light, his whole body full of strength, looking like a completely different person from the sickly figure he was a few days ago.
"Good! Good!"
Gu Liang was overjoyed, pulling Gu Xi closer, and laughed heartily, "With Xi’Er recovered, there is hope for the Gu Clan once again!!"
Liu Qing looked on in astonishment at the dramatic scene before him, filled with wonder.
He never expected Gu Liang to utter such heartfelt words just because of Gu Xi’s recovery.
Could it be that this young son of the Gu Clan truly possessed some extraordinary qualities that warranted such high hopes from Gu Liang?
As he pondered over this.
Gu Xi straightened his clothes, turned to Liu Qing, and respectfully bowed:
"This young man greets Your Highness."
"May Your Highness relay what I just said to His Majesty."
"The Gu Clan will eagerly await His Majesty’s decree and devote all efforts to the prosperity of the Great Han."
Gu Xi’s expression was relaxed and confident, a faint smile on his face, his demeanor exuding a composure and poise far beyond his years.
Liu Qing’s eyes were filled with even greater astonishment.
In an instant, his suspicions were confirmed.
He then smiled, turned to Gu Liang and said: "Good! Champion Marquis, your son’s recovery from illness is truly a blessing from heaven for the Great Han."
"Please take care of your health."
"I will this matter to His Majesty."
With that, he cupped his hand in respect to Gu Liang and then turned and left.
At this moment, Gu Liang’s heart and eyes were all on Gu Xi, making it impossible for him to see off Liu Qing.
He was just about to ask about the reason for Gu Xi’s recovery when Gu Xi spoke first:
"Father, didn’t you understand what Prince Qinghe just implied?"
"Hmm?" Hearing this, Gu Liang furrowed his brows, looking at Gu Xi in confusion.
Gu Xi showed a hint of anticipation and explained: "He was telling Father that His Majesty has the intentions of Emperor Xiaowen and Emperor Xiaowu."
"This is telling Father that His Majesty intends to emulate Emperor Wen by executing his uncle, Bo Zhao, and Emperor Xiaowu by executing his uncle, Dou Ying."
"He said that His Majesty has the ambition of Emperor Ming."
"He is asking Father whether the Gu Clan’s attitude will be the same as Grandfather’s was towards Emperor Ming."
"How can Father hesitate at such a time?"
Gu Liang’s eyebrows furrowed deeper and deeper.
His political acumen wasn’t lacking, but his mind was in turmoil just now, which is why he didn’t immediately understand.
Now, with Gu Xi’s pointed explanation, how could he not grasp the implications?
In an instant, his face showed an expression of lingering fears, "Thankfully, there’s Xi’Er."
"Otherwise, the Gu Clan would truly have been ruined by me."
"Xi’Er is truly the prodigy of the Gu Clan."
The more he looked at Gu Xi, the more satisfied he felt. Seeing Gu Xi deep in thought, he couldn’t help but ask again, "Xi’Er, what are your plans?"
"Father, I think, Prince Qinghe certainly can’t frequently come to the Champion Marquis Mansion; we must make contact with His Majesty."
"I want to enter the palace."
Gu Xi said earnestly, looking straight at Gu Liang.
"Enter the palace?"
Gu Liang shook his head without a moment’s hesitation: "This is not prudent. If anything unexpected happens, you will be..."
"Father!"
Before Gu Liang could finish, Gu Xi firmly grasped his hand: "The Gu Clan must seize this opportunity!"
"If we indeed achieve great merit from this matter."
"Do you know what this is called, Father?"
Gu Xi stared intently at Gu Liang, lowering his voice slightly, "It’s called riding the dragon!"
In an instant, Gu Liang’s hand trembled slightly.
"I remember when Emperor Ming once told Grandfather that Gu Clan descendants could enter the palace to study..."
"At my current age... it’s the perfect time for study."
Gu Liang’s expression grew heavier, his eyes filled with hesitation.
This gamble was too risky, wasn’t it?
If anything goes awry, the Gu Clan could face utter ruin!
Gu Xi saw his inner turmoil and squeezed his hand a little tighter, earnestly calling out once again:
"Father!"
"The Gu Clan... cannot advance if it doesn’t take risks!"
"In the future, there may never be such an opportunity again!"
Gu Liang’s expression grew more complex, but he knew that Gu Xi was right.
After a long moment of hesitation, he nodded slightly: "Alright!"
Gu Yi had been silently observing everything.
He felt a sense of pity for Gu Liang, who had become so hesitant and indecisive.
In truth, Gu Liang was not lacking in ability.
But the previous two generations of the Gu Clan stood too high, placing him in a position he could not shoulder.
Years of endurance and retreat, facing things beyond his capabilities.
Had completely changed Gu Liang’s nature; he might never be decisive again in this life.
As for Gu Xi... he was as spirited as Gu Kang once was.
No, he was even more outstanding at the same age than Gu Kang.
Although Gu Xi didn’t reach Gu Kang’s potential peak,
there was a fundamental difference between the two.
Gu Kang was the type to grow stronger gradually.
While Gu Xi had full-blown talent, like many top students, who, despite not being particularly diligent, achieved excellent results early on.
Gu Xi was like that.
Even if he couldn’t surpass Gu Kang at peak, for the current Gu Clan, he was more than enough.
He indeed had it correct.
This matter, it’s akin to riding the dragon!
.....
Zhangde Hall.
Liu Qing rushed in, directly finding Liu Zhao, his face alight with joy, exclaimed: "Your Majesty!"