I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 89 - 34: Upheaval in the Palace, Northward to Defeat the Enemy

Chapter 89: Chapter 34: Upheaval in the Palace, Northward to Defeat the Enemy
This is also the main reason why Gu Xi was able to go on an expedition with peace of mind.
Over the years, he has gained a sufficient understanding of Deng Sui’s abilities.
If truly becoming a ruler.
Deng Sui would definitely be a capable ruler, that’s certain.
Gu Xi did not say much nonsense, he simply cupped his hands in a salute to Liu Hu and Deng Sui.
....
Night.
North Palace.
When he heard the news of Gu Xi’s arrival, Liu Hu actually came out personally to greet him.
Upon seeing Gu Xi.
He couldn’t wait to grab Gu Xi’s hand directly, his face full of worry, his eyes staring intensely at Gu Xi, and he asked:
"Does the Grand Tutor really have to leave me?"
Gu Xi did not answer his question directly, but looked at him, concernedly asking:
"Why is Your Majesty so afraid of the Empress Dowager?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Hu’s expression slightly changed, a hint of panic flashing in his eyes.
He first looked around carefully and, confirming that no one was around, let out a deep sigh and said:
"The Grand Tutor truly doesn’t know, my mother...might be dissatisfied with me, she might depose me..."
In fact, over the years, Gu Xi had not paid much attention to palace affairs.
At first, he did pay some attention.
But later, he gradually confirmed that Deng Sui was indeed not like Empress Dowager Dou, and he let the matter go completely.
He was never Gu Kang.
Natural disasters kept happening all over, the situation was dire, which forced him to devote his full attention to dealing with them.
And Liu Hu was no longer that young, already past the age vulnerable to early demise.
How could he always focus on Liu Hu?
Gu Xi couldn’t help frowning and asked with concern, "Why does Your Majesty say such things?"
Liu Hu sighed deeply, his face full of helplessness and grievance, saying: "The Grand Tutor doesn’t know, for these years I have been walking on thin ice."
"Afraid of displeasing my mother...."
Perhaps it’s the influence from childhood.
In front of Gu Xi, Liu Hu always felt a sense of inexplicable reassurance.
He clearly understood that Gu Xi was definitely the one who could protect him, so he simply voiced all the thoughts he had suppressed for so long in his heart.
Deng Sui had extremely high demands on him, and he would be reprimanded for any failure to meet these requirements.
Gu Xi listened very attentively.
After listening to Liu Hu pour out emotions that had been bottled up for who knows how long, he looked at him and earnestly said: "Your Majesty needs not have such thoughts."
"Now, with natural disasters happening all over Great Han, everyone hopes that Your Majesty can revive Great Han."
"Naturally, the Empress Dowager has somewhat higher expectations of Your Majesty."
"As for Your Majesty’s worries...."
Gu Xi paused slightly, then cupped his hands again toward Liu Hu: "As long as Your Majesty does not fail the virtue of past emperors, I am enough to protect the entire realm for Your Majesty."
This was a very straightforward and firm promise.
Liu Hu looked at Gu Xi blankly, his eyes turning red, and after a long silence, he finally nodded slightly.
"Rest assured, Grand Tutor, I understand."
After chatting with Liu Hu for a long time, Gu Xi finally got up and left.
The night was deep.
Gu Xi’s figure quickly disappeared into the darkness.
Before approaching the palace gate, he stopped and summoned Zheng Zhong.
Zheng Zhong’s age was indeed not small now, yet he still held the position of the Chief Chu in the palace, still having considerable influence.
Perhaps because of his past covert actions against the Dou Clan, Zheng Zhong always held great respect for Gu Xi.
For this sudden late-night summons, he was evidently a bit confused.
He knew Gu Xi’s character well; if it weren’t for something significant, he would never have summoned him so suddenly.
After paying respects, he asked the question in his heart.
Gu Xi was very direct, immediately stating his purpose:
"Replace all the serving maids and eunuchs attending to His Majesty, shun those present now and secretly execute them outside the palace."
"Also investigate who else aside from the maids and eunuchs has visited His Majesty in the palace recently."
The flickering torchlight cast a somewhat grim shadow on Gu Xi’s already solemn face.
Upon hearing this, Zheng Zhong’s expression changed.
He was not one of those ordinary eunuchs who only seek power and cause chaos.
Having survived since the reign of Liu Zhao and held steady, his skills were certainly evident.
Almost instantly, Zheng Zhong realized something was amiss.
As the Chief Chu in the palace.
In charge of palace affairs.
Within the Imperial Palace, Zheng Zhong naturally had his own means.
Liu Hu was merely a powerless emperor, with few coming to pay him respects usually.
Soon enough, Zheng Zhong uncovered the answer Gu Xi sought, and his expression changed dramatically on the spot.
"Recently, the Emperor’s wet nurse, Wang Sheng...has visited His Majesty several times."
Upon hearing this, Gu Xi’s gaze sharpened slightly, pondering for a moment before he spoke: "After all, she is His Majesty’s wet nurse."
"To spare His Majesty’s sorrow, let her fall into the water."
His expression was exceedingly calm.
Zheng Zhong’s expression changed again, hesitated for a moment, then asked the question weighing on his mind.
"Could the Grand Tutor tell this old servant, what crime have they committed?"
"Sowing discord between the Empress Dowager and His Majesty’s mother-son relationship." Gu Xi did not conceal anything, saying frankly.
Even though Liu Hu had not spoken to him about these matters,
how could Gu Xi not see through it?
Liu Hu was still just a child after all.
Even if fearful of Deng Sui, without being incited, he wouldn’t suspect all the time that he might be deposed.
To Gu Xi, this was very apparent.
Upon hearing this, Zheng Zhong couldn’t help but gasp.
Someone actually dared do such a thing?
He knew very well just how serious this was, and he hurriedly nodded: "Rest assured, Grand Tutor, this old servant will certainly handle this well."