Chapter 551

He was indeed loyal.

But hearing to his face that the Emperor had long been prepared against him, it was inevitable that he would feel somewhat uncomfortable in his heart.

Anyone who is suspected without cause would feel uncomfortable.

Fang Fang Xuanling saw that Du Du Ruhui's condition would not suddenly pass away for a while, and he felt relieved.

"Brother Du, rest at home and recover.

I will report the situation here to His Majesty truthfully when I return.

The four great aristocratic families should not be able to jump around for much longer!"

After saying this, he stood up and prepared to leave.

In the current Du residence, there were crises everywhere.

Fang Fang Xuanling also wanted to leave this place of right and wrong as soon as possible.

As long as Du Du Ruhui lived for one day, the Du family would not completely turn to the four great aristocratic families.

The imperial court should take advantage of this time to give the aristocratic families a blow first.

Who knows how many large clans the four great aristocratic families have secretly won over?

Li Er, the dignified Emperor of Great Tang, really seemed to be becoming a lonely man!

Li Er did not expect this.

The aristocratic families had already laid out plans in Jin Ling City, ready to take down him, the Emperor, at any time!

This made him both shocked and furious!

He had always thought that he held a huge advantage in dealing with the aristocratic families.

Especially when Great Qin took action and started targeting the aristocratic families, the aristocratic families would be even more isolated and helpless.

Who would have thought they would use such a dangerous move!

If he hadn't had an extra bit of caution, he might have died today!

Jin Ling City had actually become so dangerous!

Li Er looked at Fang Fang Xuanling in front of him, his anger erupting.

"This Du Yan, who was once a running dog of Wang Wang Shichong, I actually spared his life!

Now, he actually repays kindness with enmity and wants to plot against me!"

Fang Fang Xuanling's mouth twitched.

Remembering when they parted, Du Du Ruhui's son, Du He, had sent him out with Du Yan.

Du Yan had even said with a fake smile on his face.

"Once His Majesty's decree arrived, Du Ruhui's spirit improved much.

But I fear this is just a flash in the pan; I still hope His Majesty can come personally to see Du Ruhui one last time."

If it weren't for Du Du Ruhui having already sensed Du Yan and the others' conspiracy.

Fang Fang Xuanling might have really believed it.

In his heart, he always felt that the Emperor owed the meritorious officials of Great Tang.

This final meeting on the deathbed was very necessary.

But now, Fang Fang Xuanling dared not think that way anymore.

Heaven and earth are great, but the Emperor's life is the greatest!

"Your Majesty, Du Yan has the heart of a wolf and should be cut into a thousand pieces!

However, in the current capital, we still do not know exactly which families have already turned to the side of the four great aristocratic families.

If we take action rashly, it is very likely to put Your Majesty in a dangerous situation!"

Li Er began to ponder.

Fang Fang Xuanling's concerns were very reasonable.

If it were just Du Yan, he would not be worth worrying about at all.

One could arrange a team of imperial guards to catch him and behead him.

But now the situation was unclear.

If they caught Du Yan and the entire capital rebelled, the imperial palace would immediately fall into danger.

He could not take this risk!

"Then what should I do?

Should I just watch Du Yan and his gang of thieves do whatever they want in Jin Ling City?

This was indeed a very difficult decision.

As an emperor, having to watch others do whatever they want, where is the dignity?

Li Er felt that his life as an emperor was truly too stifling!

Fang Fang Xuanling was also in a difficult position.

In reality, taking action against a force Wu Li Ke Du Yan in the capital was not directly clashing with the aristocratic families.

The aristocratic families might not necessarily take a desperate risk to besiege the imperial palace.

The probability was at best fifty-fifty.

Moreover, even if the aristocratic families exhausted all their strength to besiege the imperial palace, they might not necessarily be able to take it.

In general, fighting in the capital, Li Er's chances of winning were still slightly higher than the aristocratic families'.

But!

This was, after all, risking the Emperor's life!

Fang Fang Xuanling, as an assisting minister, would absolutely not allow such a situation to occur.

"Your Majesty, you cannot put yourself in a dangerous situation.

In this subject's opinion, it is better to temporarily go to Great Qin to avoid it.

Once Jin Ling City has been purged, Your Majesty can return to clean up the situation; that would be more appropriate."

Li Er sighed mournfully.

The current Great Qin had simply become his refuge.

Whenever there was trouble, he had to go to Great Qin.

Only at this time could one feel the strength of Great Qin.

Such a large empire, yet there was no force that could infiltrate it.

"When I was the Prince of Qin, I also bathed in blood and fought, not sparing my life.

Now that I am the Emperor, I have to cherish my life everywhere.

This life as an emperor is truly stifling!"

Once Fang Fang Xuanling heard Li Er say this, he knew he had agreed to go to Great Qin for refuge.

Fleeing in a sorry state, it never sounds good to say it out loud.

He must definitely say some polite words.

Regarding this, Fang Fang Xuanling could only helplessly cooperate.

"In the past, Your Majesty was the General of Heavenly Strategy of Great Tang, so naturally, you should do the work of a great general.

Now, Your Majesty is the supreme ruler, so you should have the considerations of a supreme ruler."

These meaningless words were merely to support Li Er's facade.

Since they were going to leave, the affairs of Jin Ling City must be handed over to someone trustworthy to preside over.

Li Er first thought of Cheng Cheng Yaojin.

"Fang Xuanling, go and summon Cheng Yaojin into the palace to explain the affairs of the capital."

This time, Fang Fang Xuanling proposed a different opinion.

"Your Majesty, General Cheng is cautious enough but lacks adaptability; I fear he is unable to handle the complex situation in the capital."

Among the military generals, the ones Li Er trusted the most on the surface were Qin Qiong and Lord Yuchi Gong.

However, when it came to presiding over the overall situation, Li Er often chose Cheng Cheng Yaojin.

Up until now, Cheng Cheng Yaojin had never disappointed him.

Hearing Fang Fang Xuanling say this, Li Er was stunned.

Cheng Cheng Yaojin's nature was very cautious and he would never make any major mistakes.

Cheng Cheng Yaojin had a very cautious nature and never made any major mistakes.