[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl":3,"chapter-controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-chapter-32":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Controlling My Ancestors: Building an Immortal Clan Starting from the Eastern Han Dynasty",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2285701,4471,"Chapter 32: Following the Dragon: Gu Xi and Liu Zhao","controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-chapter-32",32,"\u003Cp>Gu Yi did not know if this could be considered a form of targeted historical correction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But given the medical technology of this era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi is only ten years old now, and any illness has the potential to threaten his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, looking at the current situation of the Gu family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Gu Yi were not to intervene, and Gu Xi were to die young, followed by Gu Liang's passing in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gu family would undoubtedly decline rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless a talent of world-shaking caliber appeared again, they would surely fade into the crowd and, as originally destined, vanish completely from history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting out a deep sigh, Gu Yi naturally would not sit by and watch such a thing happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he did not know if this would actually be of any use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still let his thoughts stir and summoned the lottery interface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the prompt popped up again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was still no lottery UI; it was very simple and clear, merely asking Gu Yi how many times he wished to draw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi considered it for a moment and directly chose to draw five times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each lottery draw required the consumption of ten thousand achievement points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed within the game, the constant stream of incense offered by the people to Gu Kang, combined with the unlocking of minor common achievements as the second generation of Gu family members passed away, had brought Gu Yi some achievement points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He now had over three hundred and thirty thousand achievement points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi naturally could not go all-in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never mind whether he could draw an item capable of successfully saving Gu Xi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he did save him, he needed to consider how much achievement Gu Xi could accomplish and how many achievement points that would bring him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi had to reserve a certain amount of achievement points to cope with the upcoming great chaos that would hold such a resounding reputation throughout history!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearly three hundred thousand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was Gu Yi's current bottom line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Lottery successful.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Mortal-grade item — Cure-All Talisman.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【(Mortal) Cure-All Talisman: After use, you may designate one family member to cure the illness afflicting them.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Mortal-grade item — Vigor Talisman.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【(Mortal) Vigor Talisman: After use, you may designate one family member to increase their vigor. Duration: one day. After the effect ends, they will fall into a brief period of weakness.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Profound-grade item — Good Luck Card.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【(Profound) Good Luck Talisman: After use, you may designate one family member to increase their luck. Duration: one day.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Profound-grade item — Longevity Card.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【(Profound) Longevity Card: After use, you may designate one family member to ensure they live a natural life until their end.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Profound-grade item — Wall-Breaking Card.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【(Profound) Wall-Breaking Card: After use, you may designate one newborn family member to break through their attribute floors and ceilings, allowing their attributes to grow based on various factors.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Current Luck Value: 5%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Once Luck Value reaches 100%, you are guaranteed to obtain Heaven-grade or God-grade items.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A series of prompts flashed by in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because he had drawn a God-grade item for free the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he had already obtained what he wanted, Gu Yi did not feel the slightest bit of excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of things were these?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention that they could only be used on one person, some even had side effects?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were far inferior to the effects of the God-grade items, weren't they?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what was with that Luck Value?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guaranteed SSR after a hundred draws?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi sighed softly, then immediately opened his inventory and pondered while looking at the items inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are the Cure-All Talisman and the Longevity Card somewhat redundant in their effects?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Living a normal life until the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resolving an illness once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking it over, Gu Yi still chose to use the \"Longevity Card\" on Gu Xi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi's ability was worth affirming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next period of time would be a critical phase for the entire Eastern Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having someone like this as a safeguard could indeed make Gu Yi feel more at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night was like ink at the Champion Hou Fu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The candlelight in the room flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the heavy-hearted Gu Liang, and then at the pale-faced Gu Xi on the bed, Liu Qing could not help but sigh: \"The Champion Hou must take care of his health.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must not be overly sorrowful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His Majesty told me that he is still young and still needs to rely on the Champion Hou; the Great Han still needs to rely on the Champion Hou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qing's voice was extremely youthful, but his expression was very composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This subject thanks Your Majesty for your concern.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Liang replied, but his expression remained just as heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart was truly in turmoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, how could he not know the talents of the Gu family members?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at all these people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Gu Xi could catch his eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now that Gu Xi had fallen ill, how could he not be panicked?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Liang knew that his own talent was insufficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having walked tremblingly for many years, he was afraid that the Gu family would completely decline in his hands. Now that there finally seemed to be a glimmer of hope, who could have foreseen such a situation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Gu Liang's expression, Liu Qing sighed again and could not help but say: \"Champion Hou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His Majesty says he harbors the grand ambitions of Emperor Xiaowen and Emperor Xiaowu, and also possesses the far-reaching aspirations of Emperor Xiaoming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must remember to take good care of your health.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze was fixed tightly on Gu Liang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Gu Liang seemed truly distracted, failing to notice the meaning behind his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a youthful yet firm voice suddenly rang out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I trouble the Prince to convey a message to His Majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My father will certainly take care of his health and await His Majesty's decree, just as in the days of my grandfather and the Ming Emperor, to forge a prosperous age together!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sudden voice made the two people in the room startle, and they instinctively looked toward the sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw that Gu Xi had opened his eyes at some point and had actually sat up from the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His complexion was no longer as bloodless as before, and his eyes sparkled with a bright light, as if he had regained his vitality and vigor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was he who had spoken those words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xi'er!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Liang stood up from his chair in excitement, a smile of surprise instantly blooming on his face, \"You... you are...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, I am completely recovered!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have caused Father to worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Gu Xi spoke, he quickly jumped off the bed and bowed respectfully to Gu Liang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, his steps were light, and his body was full of strength, a completely different person from the sickly appearance he had shown just days before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good! Good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Liang was overjoyed, pulling Gu Xi over and laughing loudly: \"With Xi'er recovered, my Gu family finally has hope again!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qing watched this dramatic scene in astonishment, his heart full of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected that Gu Liang would say such emotional words because of Gu Xi's recovery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that this youngest son of the Gu family truly had some extraordinary qualities that allowed Gu Liang to place such high hopes in him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he was lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi straightened his clothes, turned to face Liu Qing, and bowed respectfully:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This young one greets the Prince.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I ask the Prince to tell His Majesty what I just said.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Gu family will surely look forward to His Majesty's decree and do our utmost for the prosperity of the Great Han.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi's expression was relaxed and confident, with a faint smile on his face, his every gesture revealing a composure and grandeur far beyond his years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The look of surprise in Liu Qing's eyes deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instantly confirmed his inner guess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then smiled and turned to look at Gu Liang: \"Good! Champion Hou, your son's recovery from such a serious illness is a blessing from Heaven for our Great Han.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please take care of your health.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I must go and tell His Majesty about this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he bowed to Gu Liang, then turned and walked straight out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Liang’s heart and mind were entirely on Gu Xi at this moment; how could he spare any thought for seeing Liu Qing off?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just wanted to open his mouth to ask the reason for Gu Xi’s recovery, but Gu Xi spoke first:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, did you not hear the meaning behind what the Prince of Qinghe just said?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\" Upon hearing this, Gu Liang could not help but knit his brows, looking at Gu Xi with a face full of confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hint of longing appeared on Gu Xi’s face as he explained: \"He told Father that Your Majesty possesses the heart of Emperor Xiaowen and Emperor Xiaowu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is telling Father that Your Majesty intends to follow the actions of Emperor Wen, who executed his uncle Bo Zhao, and Emperor Wu, who executed his uncle Dou Ying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He said Your Majesty has the ambition of Emperor Ming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is asking Father if the attitude of our Gu clan will still be the same as it was with Grandfather and Emperor Ming back then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can Father hesitate at a time like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Liang’s brows furrowed deeper and deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His political acumen was actually not bad, but his thoughts had been in complete disarray just now, which was why he hadn't reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this very moment, it had been completely pointed out by Gu Xi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he fail to understand these principles?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, he wore an expression of lingering fear, \"It is fortunate that there is still Xi'er.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, our Gu clan would truly be ruined in my hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xi'er is truly the Qilin son of our Gu clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he looked at Gu Xi, the more satisfied he was. Seeing Gu Xi’s contemplative expression, he could not help but ask again: \"Xi'er, what other plans do you have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, I believe that the Prince of Qinghe surely cannot come to our Champion Marquis Mansion often; we must make contact with Your Majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to enter the palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi looked at Gu Liang with a serious face and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enter the palace?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Liang did not hesitate in the slightest and shook his head directly: \"This is improper. If any mishap occurs, you will be...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Gu Liang could finish, Gu Xi grabbed his hand: \"Our Gu clan must seize this opportunity!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we can truly perform a great service from this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, do you know what this is called?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi stared fixedly at Gu Liang, lowering his voice slightly, \"Supporting the Dragon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Gu Liang’s hand trembled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember that in the years of Emperor Ming, he once told Grandfather that the children of our Gu clan could go into the palace to study.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am at the right age for studying now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Liang’s expression grew increasingly grave, his eyes full of hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this gamble a bit too large?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there were truly any mishap, the Gu clan could easily be doomed forever!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi saw his emotions and squeezed his hand with a bit more force, calling out solemnly once more:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our Gu clan... if we do not advance, we retreat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the future, there may not be another opportunity like this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Liang’s expression grew more conflicted, but he also knew that what Gu Xi said was correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hesitating for a long time like this, he finally nodded slightly: \"Fine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yi had been silently watching all of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt it was quite a pity that Gu Liang had reached such a point of hesitation in his actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, his attributes were really not bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it could only be said that the previous two generations of the Gu clan stood too high, lifting him to a position he could not bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Years of forbearance, retreat, and facing various matters he lacked the ability to handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had all thoroughly changed Gu Liang’s character; he would likely find it difficult to be decisive again in this life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Gu Xi, he was as high-spirited as Gu Kang had been back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, even at the same age, he performed even better than Gu Kang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although in terms of attribute limits, Gu Xi was not as good as Gu Kang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the two were fundamentally different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Kang was the type who became stronger bit by bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Gu Xi, he belonged to the type with maxed-out talent, just like many top students; clearly not hardworking, but their grades were always excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi was just like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if his later peak could not compare to Gu Kang, for the current Gu clan, it was sufficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was indeed correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This matter was exactly \"Supporting the Dragon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhangde Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qing ran in in a flurry, found Liu Zhao directly, and shouted with a joyful face: \"Your Majesty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is it?\" Liu Zhao looked at him eagerly, \"Does the Champion Marquis have a reply?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qing shook his head directly and sighed lightly: \"I observed the current Champion Marquis; he does not have the wisdom and decisiveness of the former Marquis of Loyalty and Martial or the Marquis of Literary Achievement, and he is not even as good as the Marquis of Huan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, his son gave me a rather extraordinary feeling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He seems to have the air of the former Marquis of Literary Achievement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" Liu Zhao knitted his brows instantly and asked in surprise: \"What happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qing did not hide anything at all and recounted the events that had just occurred at the Champion Marquis Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Zhao had been listening carefully the whole time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until the end, a smile also appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting, interesting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected of a Gu clan descendant; at the same age as me, he already has such courage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was rare for Liu Zhao to be this happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was due to the influence of Emperor Guangwu and Emperor Xiaoming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having a Gu clan descendant with special talent to assist was a matter of pride for Liu Zhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention the current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was still young, he was very clear about his current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dou clan bullied him too much!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was the Emperor, he had no real power, and in his daily life, he was even monitored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he could obtain the help of the Gu clan, it was a good thing for him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, do you truly believe this person has the ability of the Marquis of Literary Achievement?\" Liu Zhao asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qing was silent for a moment, \"The Marquis of Literary Achievement was a talent who could order the heavens and the earth; as for this child, I cannot know for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I believe this child has certainly understood the deep meaning in Your Majesty’s words.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And he will certainly take action!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Liu Zhao also nodded slightly, \"I hope so.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that the ministers are gathered around the Champion Marquis, it saves me a lot of trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up slowly, his gaze becoming increasingly cold at this moment: \"Hmph!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Dou clan is truly too disrespectful to me; if not for that, I would not have this thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is only a pity that the Marquis of Literary Achievement passed away too early, and the late Emperor was too benevolent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the Marquis of Literary Achievement were still here, back then, relying solely on that matter of Guo Ju having an illicit affair with the inner palace would have been enough to thoroughly depose the Dou clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If so, how could there be today’s troubles?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Zhao clenched his fists tightly, his eyes full of killing intent, \"If I have a day of holding power, I will never be this benevolent!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qing immediately lowered his head and advised: \"The situation is not yet settled; you must absolutely not say these words again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Zhao’s expression quickly returned to calm, and he smiled as if mocking himself, \"Looking through history, where is there an emperor like me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To the point where even speaking inside the palace must be done with caution.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They, they truly bully me for being young.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qing lowered his head and sighed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, news of Gu Xi entering the palace to study arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Zhao and Liu Qing were both overjoyed; although they both knew the truth, they were not impulsive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gu clan was the current banner of opposition against Empress Dowager Dou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were already the focus of much attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Imperial Palace, the Dou clan also arranged many people to watch Liu Zhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi's sudden entry into the palace would surely attract the attention of many; how could they possibly meet under such circumstances?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, whether it was Gu Xi or Liu Zhao,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>neither side was in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had clearly never met, yet it was as if they had made a mutual agreement, not revealing the slightest flaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the court and the public remained in constant dispute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Dowager Dou's monopoly on power had already angered everyone; no one was willing to give up their own interests to the new favorites of the Dou clan for nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was destined to create immense friction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister of the Secretariat Zhi Shou submitted a memorial impeaching Dou Xian for arrogance, even bringing up the example of Wang Mang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This matter caused the court and the public to tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the current Great Han, being labeled with the name of Wang Mang would likely lead to eternal infamy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dou Xian was a man who would return every slight; he immediately moved to impeach Zhi Shou for purchasing public land and slandering the imperial court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the law, he should have been executed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Liang and Yuan An protected him, and the sentence was commuted to exile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Zhi Shou was so filled with indignation that he committed suicide in his residence before he could depart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This matter caused the atmosphere of the entire court and public to change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officials were terrified of the power of the Dou clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But hindered by the fact that the Gu clan still remained, many people still used the prestige of the Gu clan to continue fighting in the court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For many consecutive days, they submitted joint memorials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under these circumstances, Empress Dowager Dou actually made a concession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She actually sent Dou Xian out to lead troops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once this matter came out, the court and the public were greatly shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dou clan was already prominent to this extent; now, Dou Xian was actually going to hold military power again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A layer of gloom covered the entire imperial court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was precisely under these countless open and secret struggles that a dormant period of over three months passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of people coming to monitor Gu Xi also became fewer and fewer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no help for it; after all, Gu Xi's age was truly too young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monitoring him for over three months was already considered giving the Gu clan face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this day, a eunuch named Zheng Zhong suddenly found Gu Xi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Gu Xi heard that this eunuch claimed to have been sent by the Emperor, he was also extremely surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after thinking about it, he felt that this might indeed be the way to break the deadlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could not meet with the Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qing was obviously also very sensitive; to contact outside officials, a eunuch who would not be noticed by the Dou clan was clearly the most suitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are His Majesty's plans?\" Gu Xi asked directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Zhong bowed solemnly toward Gu Xi, without the slightest intention of looking down on him, and said gravely:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His Majesty wishes to ask the Champion Marquis, now that Dou Xian holds military power abroad, is there any way to deal with him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Gu Xi was silent for a moment, then immediately nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It may be worth a try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3453,"2026-06-20T03:16:01.192Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","5b00fb26da63f824d61902a28d08ff99971a7f56e85f700be1400b38340adf54","controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-chapter-33","controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-chapter-31",167,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcontrolling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-cover.jpg"]