[{"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-44":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},2285713,4471,"Chapter 44: Old Matters Invite Trouble, Liu Hu Falls Critically Ill (Seeking First Subscription)","controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-chapter-44",44,"\u003Cp>The impact of this matter is truly unimaginable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Hu is, after all, the Emperor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His change in attitude toward Gu Xi will stir up people's ambitions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the imperial court today, who is not jealous of Gu Xi's prominent position?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, the sovereign and his ministers were of one mind, so these people naturally dared not harbor ulterior motives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, it is different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Hu's reaction has made many perceive an opportunity, and turmoil has risen once again in the court and across the land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, in the current situation where things are unclear, no one is willing to be the one to stick their neck out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is just that the talk of \"returning power,\" which had not appeared for many years, has begun to circulate in the court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——However, this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi's attitude is extremely firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Champion Marquis Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Zhi looks at Gu Xi with a solemn expression and asks in a deep voice: \"Grand Tutor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With the situation in the court as it is, are you just going to keep watching like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If there truly comes a day when you are dismissed, what will become of my Deng clan and the Gu clan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Zhi can now be considered Gu Xi's confidant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is the elder brother of Deng Sui, a man of extraordinary talent, and is deeply valued by Gu Xi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It can be said that he is on the same boat as Gu Xi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, seeing that the political situation is changing, he is naturally somewhat panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhaobo, there is no need to panic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi's expression remains calm as he says indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could Deng Zhi remain calm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looks left and right, as if there is something he wants to say, yet he hesitates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi just looks at him with indifference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Zhi hesitates for a long time, as if finally deciding to go for it, and is just about to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he can speak, Gu Xi interrupts him directly: \"Zhaobo, do not say anything that would damage the reputation of our ancestors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, Deng Zhi's expression stiffens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips move, but in the end, he does not say what he wanted to say, and merely sighs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi speaks again: \"The Emperor will not do anything to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And as long as I am here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Crown Prince will certainly ascend the throne in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When saying the final part, Gu Xi's tone becomes significantly heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deng Zhi is stunned for a moment, then nods slightly, bows to Gu Xi, and rises to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The development of events does not exceed Gu Xi's expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although many in the court are looking forward to Liu Hu's next move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Hu has no such intention at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the day he weakened the Gu clan's power within the Central Army, he seems to have returned to how he was in the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still leaves the state affairs for Gu Xi to handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sits peacefully on the dragon throne, indulging in pleasure every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything seems to have remained unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet everything has changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone can feel that the harmony between sovereign and minister that originally existed between Liu Hu and Gu Xi is gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Gu Yi can understand Gu Xi's current thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are not many choices left for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, his power has even surpassed that of Gu Kang in the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the problem of his successor is even more severe than it was for Gu Kang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who was the successor Gu Kang faced back then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——Gu Liang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Gu Liang could not compare to the very best, his talent was definitely that of a dragon among men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that the Gu clan was too prominent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had been born into another minor clan, he would have definitely brought rise to the entire family, if not led them to soar to the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Son of Heaven at that time was Liu Da!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was a perfect starting hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what about Gu Xi now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His power is even greater, the Gu clan's successors are severely lacking in ability, and the Son of Heaven is still Liu Hu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His only way is to protect Liu Bao, and only by relying on this bond of loyalty can he ensure the interests of the Gu clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for deposing the Emperor as Deng Zhi and others think, like Huo Guang did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Gu Xi could truly do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he dies, the entire Gu clan is destined to fall from the clouds immediately; even if they are not exterminated due to the reputation of their ancestors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be unknown how long it would take to rise again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi clearly has this in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, this is already the best method for the current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gu clan aims for ten thousand generations, not for momentary gratification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This move of his can be said to have minimized the risks for the entire family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as he can withstand the turmoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And truly help Liu Bao ascend the throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then all this turmoil will clearly not be a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shift in human hearts is destined to intensify with time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Ji will naturally not give up any such opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Hu has promoted members of the Yan clan one after another, which has caused the Empress's reputation to grow day by day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many officials have secretly begun to harbor thoughts of leaning toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Human ambition is destined to never be satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, Yan Ji was very afraid of Gu Xi, but as time passed, she finally could not resist the temptation of power and set her sights on Gu Xi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Northern Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince has been at the Champion Marquis Mansion and has not come to pay his respects to you for a long time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be that the Crown Prince is holding a grudge against you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Ji's sudden words once again interrupt Liu Hu's good mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anger surges in his eyes again, and after a moment of silence, he says: \"The Grand Tutor told me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Crown Prince was somewhat frightened before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suppose his body has not yet recovered; there is no need to worry about this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Liu Hu does not fully trust Yan Ji either; he still has his own judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took back some military power only because Yan Ji's previous words made him feel insecure again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to say he would directly and completely cut ties with Gu Xi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is something he still cannot do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Yan Ji sighs softly and looks at Liu Hu with a pained expression: \"Your Majesty is truly magnanimous; your favor toward the Grand Tutor is visible to all...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Hu's eyes sharpen, and after a moment of silence, he sighs softly again: \"The Grand Tutor was, after all, entrusted by Emperor Xiaohuo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thinking back to those days...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I was young, Emperor Xiaohuo treated me with great favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the Gu clan's ancestors of several generations have all rendered great service to our Great Han.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Empress, from now on, do not pay any more attention to the Grand Tutor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Grand Tutor is already old.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In some time, perhaps he will resign.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said this, Liu Hu sighs deeply again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, Yan Ji's expression suddenly changes, and that familiar look of hesitation appears on her face once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty... your concubine...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Hu immediately frowns and asks: \"Empress, why are you like this again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your concubine knows of a secret... but your concubine is somewhat afraid to speak.\" Yan Ji's voice even begins to tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the more she acts this way, the more curious Liu Hu becomes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared fixedly at Yan Ji, his gaze growing increasingly sharp: \"Speak!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Ji swallowed hard and took a deep breath: \"Do you still remember the incident of Lord Yewang falling into the water all those years ago?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lord Yewang was Wang Sheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Hu truly had deep feelings for this wet nurse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after Deng Sui passed away from illness, once he had grasped some power, he posthumously titled Wang Sheng as Lord Yewang and bestowed rewards upon her family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi did not interfere in this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A person like Wang Sheng truly could not catch his eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Liu Hu's expression suddenly became incomparably solemn, and a murderous intent even surged within his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost instantly, he reached out and grabbed Yan Ji, his tone turning heavy: \"What exactly happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A look of fear appeared on Yan Ji's face, and she lowered her head, her body trembling as she said: \"Your concubine has heard... that Lord Yewang's falling into the water back then was not an accident.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was done by the order of the Grand Tutor, carried out by Marquis of Huxiang, Zheng Zhong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bombshell!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Hu's face turned deathly pale in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if he had suffered some kind of blow; his entire body froze on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Ji still kept her head lowered, her tone growing increasingly flustered: \"This matter... is news that your concubine discovered within the inner palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The eunuchs and palace maids who were by Your Majesty's side back then...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After being sent out of the palace by Zheng Zhong, they were almost all killed by people sent by Zheng Zhong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only one eunuch escaped.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The person sent to kill him feared Zheng Zhong's blame, so he reported false news, allowing that eunuch to escape with his life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is precisely the attendant who served Lord Yewang back then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is what he told your concubine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Hu's expression grew increasingly ugly, and even his breathing became rapid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring him here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring him here!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to question him myself, I want to question him myself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His emotions seemed to have reached the verge of collapse, and he kept roaring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Ji seemed to have been prepared for this long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hurriedly had someone go to bring the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, a white-haired eunuch was brought directly inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Hu stared at him intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this person had now reached an advanced age, Liu Hu still recalled some memories from the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was actually the eunuch who had been by his side back then!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the eunuch entered the palace, he immediately knelt on the ground, his tone trembling with excitement: \"This old servant pays respects to Your Majesty!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly happened back then!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Hu stared at him tightly, his tone icy: \"If you dare to deceive the Emperor, I will never forgive you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This old servant would never dare to deceive Your Majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old eunuch could not help but tremble, burying his head deeply into the ground, \"Back then, this old servant was ordered to serve by Your Majesty's side...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From the day the Grand Tutor entered the palace to see Your Majesty, this old servant heard the Grand Tutor summon the Great Chamberlain Zheng Zhong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The next day... we were transferred out of the Northern Palace and sent out of the imperial palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we were hunted down, and Lord Yewang also fell into the water and died.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words were like a thunderclap in a clear sky, instantly exploding in Liu Hu's ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the old eunuch finished speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly staggered, nearly collapsing to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty.\" Yan Ji hurriedly stood up to support Liu Hu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Liu Hu did not hesitate at all, pushing her away directly; he seemed to have lost his senses, roaring loudly: \"Where is Zheng Zhong? Where is Zheng Zhong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Ji cried out: \"Zheng Zhong has long since passed away!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have someone dig up his corpse!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whip the corpse a hundred times, and expose his remains in the wilderness!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Issue a decree!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Strip Zheng Zhong of all his titles, and exile all his adopted sons and family!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Liu Hu was like an angry lion, venting all his fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Additionally, immediately summon the sons of the vassal kings aged 7 to 14 from all regions to the capital!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Immediately!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A look of joy immediately appeared in Yan Ji's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This decree was too obvious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Hu wanted to depose the Crown Prince!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to completely sever the bond between the Liu family's Son of Heaven and the Gu family!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The edict was sent out rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Hu's mood remained extremely poor; this matter was truly too great a blow to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had stirred up all the unease in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, Gu Xi was now not just a minister who could threaten his throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was someone who could threaten his very life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could this allow him to be at ease?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Ji kept comforting Liu Hu, habitually stroking him with her fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, the very next moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Hu, not knowing what he had thought of, suddenly lost complete control of his emotions; blood gushed from the corners of his mouth, and he immediately collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Ji's expression changed drastically, and she hurriedly lifted Liu Hu: \"Quickly summon the imperial physician!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was truly panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything happened to Liu Hu, all her support would be gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she were to become Empress Dowager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what could an Empress Dowager do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former Empress Dowager Dou, although Liu Zhao did not kill her because of so-called filial piety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was she not still effectively placed under house arrest within the palace?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a critical moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Ji did not want any accidents to occur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her thoughts raced, and she immediately remembered something, hurriedly saying again: \"Remember!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must not let the ministers know about this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick, immediately summon the Marquis of Changshe into the palace!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Marquis of Changshe was Yan Xian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was also her older brother, who now controlled the imperial palace guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xian walked in eagerly, looking at the panicked Yan Ji and asking: \"Empress, why are you so alarmed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty... Your Majesty vomited blood and fainted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Ji's face was somewhat pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She never expected things to develop to this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Yan Xian's expression also changed, and he hurriedly asked: \"What did the imperial physician say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The imperial physician is currently treating him...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have already had people suppress the news, but although the Grand Tutor usually does not ask about palace affairs, I fear it cannot be hidden for long.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Ji told him everything that had just happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xian's expression grew increasingly ugly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gritted his teeth tightly and said with some anger: \"The great cause is within reach, how could an accident happen at this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Empress, rest assured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your servant will definitely guard the palace and will not allow anyone to enter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Ji nodded, her eyes filled with both a desire for power and a trace of panic, staring fixedly at Yan Xian: \"No matter what...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as elder brother can protect the Imperial Palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if His Majesty truly meets with an accident, we can still...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did not continue, but the meaning behind her words was extremely obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xian's expression also gradually turned grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence reigned for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two imperial edicts, once sent out, could be described as earth-shattering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The entire court and public were shaken!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The political signal from Liu Hu was far too obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whipping the corpse of Zheng Zhong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summoning the heirs of the princes into the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it completely bypassed Gu Xi!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What this represented, who could fail to see?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, quite a few ministers came to find Gu Xi, wanting him to stop this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of decree was not something everyone wished to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The foundation of the state is a matter of great importance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Liu Bao had already passed the period of early childhood mortality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a time like this, this decree from Liu Hu was clearly destined to cause turmoil in the court and the public.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi's expression at this moment was also somewhat unsightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly had not expected that after so much time had passed, this matter would still cause such a massive upheaval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, he had done this to prevent Liu Hu from harboring suspicions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why he decided to suppress the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected today to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, this was also due to Gu Xi's personality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having gained power from a young age, self-confidence had become completely ingrained in his bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many things in his eyes were not worth mentioning, and this naturally included many people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were merely some eunuchs; why would he pay them any special attention?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of personality is, in fact, both good and bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The good is that Gu Xi has the courage to face everything; even when facing natural disasters, he could still say things like wanting to win half a move against Heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bad is exactly as it is now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current situation could be said to have completely exceeded Gu Xi's expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he was not impulsive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moral bottom line of the Gu clan indeed supported Gu Xi in doing many things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for the sake of the family's eternal plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He decided that he must first go and see Liu Hu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it was also no surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xian had blocked everyone outside the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the reason he came up with was clearly well-considered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was that His Majesty was furious and did not wish to see anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was something no one had anticipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this seemed to have caused Gu Xi to make certain decisions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He merely took a deep look at the tightly shut palace gate, his gaze becoming increasingly sharp at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3004,"2026-06-20T03:16:01.192Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","3a516463ce4e1f3f9af1b806ad7931a311a24261cceac999ac18e29edb4787bc","controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-chapter-45","controlling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-chapter-43",167,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcontrolling-my-ancestors-building-an-immortal-cl-cover.jpg"]