A few days later, Guo Erlang came to He's house with a solemn expression.
"Second brother, how are you? How is the investigation going?"
Princess Ankang felt worried when she saw that her brother's expression was not right.
Is there really something wrong with that Ma Mingchang?
What's even more troublesome is that her husband He Xi and Ma Mingchang are really colluding together?
Princess Ankang is really not stupid. He Xi is a civil servant, but he has connections with a military commander thousands of miles away.
What do they want?
Don't tell her that it was because He Xi and Ma Mingchang admired each other and only met once at her wedding that year, and then they became friends forever!
"This morning, I just received a letter from my father—"
Guo Erlang's mood was very complicated.
On the one hand, he wanted to tell his sister the truth so that after he left, her sister would be taken advantage of if she stayed alone in the capital.
On the other hand, he was afraid that his sister would be sad. After all, her sister was very close to that person.
Being betrayed by such a relative, my sister must be very sad when she finds out the truth.
"Second brother, what is the situation? Tell me, I, I can bear it!"
Ankang was weak and sensitive. She saw her second brother's embarrassment and struggle. She held back her tears and asked tentatively with a nasal voice: "Is it He Xi? He, he -"
Did he really collude with his father's lieutenant with evil intentions?
He Xi is her husband, and he has been performing very well these days.
The couple seems to have returned to the sweetness and love they had when they were newlyweds.
However, Princess Ankang cannot deceive herself and directly obliterate the past five years.
She is very clear deep down in her heart, her husband does not love her, or in other words, her husband's feelings for her and their children are far less than his love for her.
In addition, Ankang understands very well that her husband is a capable and ambitious man.
However, because he favored himself, a noble daughter of the clan, the legitimate daughter of Duke Wei, no matter how outstanding his abilities were, others would suspect him of being a softie.
He Xi wants to completely get rid of Princess Ankang and the influence of the Guo family, so she can only trample Ankang under her feet and let the Guo family disappear completely.
In the past, Ankang could not understand why He Xi allowed her mother-in-law to bully him.
But in recent days, her relationship with her mother-in-law has become subtle and close. Under the guidance of her mother-in-law, she has also begun to try to consider issues from the perspective of the best.
Slowly, Ankang seemed to understand.
He Xi's mentality is actually the same as the evil mother-in-law she once had.
They want to cling to powerful people, but they are afraid of being laughed at for taking advantage of others.
In order to prove that they do not need to rely on powerful people, they enjoy the benefits brought by noble women while trying their best to suppress others.
In the final analysis, it is still caused by inner inferiority and lack of strength.
Ankang realized this and she was in pain.
However, at this moment, she was a little lucky. At least she had seen through He Xi's true face and would not harm her father and brothers because of his sweet words.
"It's He Xi. He has colluded with Vice General Ma. They have been exchanging letters in the past few years."
Guo Erlang said in a deep voice, "Father also found those letters from Deputy General Ma. He Xi is really ambitious!"
He actually wanted to assassinate his in-laws. He hadn't even crossed the river yet, and he was thinking about tearing down the bridge all day long.
However, after Consort Guo investigated the whole matter clearly, he could understand why He Xi did what he did.
This guy is too utilitarian and insidious. He is using the entire Guo family and the entire Duke Wei government as a proxy.
because--
After much hesitation, Guo Erlang finally told the truth, "In addition, my father also found out that Vice General Ma is actually a confidant of the saint!"
Ankang's eyes suddenly widened and he looked at his brother in disbelief, "You, you mean uncle?"
The man who raised her with his own hands and played the role of a father in her life for a long time?
He, he actually placed a confidant beside his father?
"Why? Why did he do this?"
My father is my uncle's brother-in-law. When my uncle was able to sit on that throne, it was because of Guo Jiajun's great help.
Not to mention, her Ankang biological mother still died trying to save her.
Regardless of family affection or kindness, uncle should not treat the Guo family like this.
How can there be any eggs in the nest?
Doesn't the uncle know that if something happens to the Guo family, not only the cheap brother-in-law will die, but also his two direct nephews will not end well?
Not to mention there is Ankang, sandwiched between his uncle and his father and brother...
Ankang shed tears and muttered to himself.
She asked "why", but in her heart she knew very well why her uncle did this.
It's just that the eldest princess Yongchang has passed away, and there seems to be no strong bond between him and the Guo family.
The Guo family had a hundred thousand soldiers and horses, and Guo's consort had made outstanding achievements in battle.
"Excellent achievements! Military power has fallen by the wayside! The saint just feels uneasy!" Guo Erlang said coldly.
He is also the saint's direct nephew, but his surname is Guo. He has been working at the border with his father and brother since he was ten years old.
The status of Guo Jiajun, Duke Wei, etc. in his heart far surpassed that of a cheap uncle by blood.
However, Guo Erlang understood that the saint was very special to his sister Ankang.
The grace of raising him, the friendship he has spent with him for many years, his unparalleled favor and preference, perhaps, from Ankang's point of view, the saint, his uncle, is more approachable.
Before, Guo Erlang hesitated to tell Ankang the truth.
In addition to fearing that Ankang would be sad and question his life when he found out, he was also worried that Ankang would secretly go to inform the saint.
Of course, the Guo family has no rebellious intentions, let alone harming the saint.
However, the saint is obviously wary of the Guo family. If the saint finds out that Vice General Ma has exposed himself, he will definitely have other plans.
When the time comes, will Guo Jiajun still want to defend his family and country?
Even the demons and monsters are too late to deal with the intrigues and intrigues in the DPRK.
What's more, if the saint gets angry for a moment, directly breaks his face and forcibly orders Guo's consort to return to Beijing, what will the Guo family do?
Captured without mercy?
Willing to be fish?!
Guo Erlang himself was definitely not happy.
He believed that his father and eldest brother would not agree either.
Because of the abandonment of the Guo family army and the handing over of military power, it was not only the Guo family that was affected, but also the 100,000 soldiers and horses behind it, as well as countless families related to it.
"how so?"
Ankang still couldn't accept it. She cried and murmured unconsciously: "Uncle is confused. Dad and Duke Wei have always been loyal and will never do anything wrong like treason!"
Not to mention, there are three children between the royal family and the Guo family.
Especially the second brother, perhaps in response to the slang term "nephew uncle Xiao", his appearance is not the same as that of his father and brother. Instead, he looks 60% to 70% similar to the saint in his youth.
If people who don't understand see it, they might think that the saint and Guo Erlang are the direct father and son.
"It is true that our Guo family will not seek rebellion, but we cannot resist the suspicion of saints, and there are always some civil servants in the court who use the Guo family as a raft!"
If civil servants want to overpower generals, they must have a reason.
And the Guo Prince Consort, who had a hundred thousand Guo family troops, was famous and had outstanding military exploits, became the main target of that group of people.
It seems that as long as Guo's concubine is dismounted and the Guo family is destroyed, it can prove that military commanders are unreliable.
After taking back the military power, they even sent civil servants and eunuchs who did not understand military affairs to serve as supervisors in the army. They forcibly put several shackles on the necks of the generals who led the troops, and the civil-military dispute in the court was concluded.
"I, I -"
Princess Ankang was so distraught that she finally digested all these contents.
Then, her first reaction was to run into the palace to question her uncle.
However, when she looked up and saw the complicated look in her second brother's eyes, she felt as if someone had suddenly poured cold water on her head.
She calmed down completely, she was in pain, she struggled, she, she was caught in a dilemma.
Finally, she gently wiped away her tears and said firmly, "Second brother, I understand. What are your instructions?"
She does have a deep relationship with her uncle, but her surname is Guo.
When her uncle had a conflict with the Guo family, she had to stand in the Guo family's camp.
In fact, the same goes for my uncle. He really loves his niece.
However, this does not prevent him from plotting against the Guo family.
Feelings belong to feelings, interests belong to interests!
The uncle is indeed an outstanding person, and Ankang is worthy of being the daughter of the Guo family.
Each is his own master, and each has his own last resort.
She understands her uncle, so he should also be considerate of her, right?
Besides, Princess Ankang is convinced that her father will not harm her uncle, and at most he will try to protect himself.
As for my uncle, it is really possible that he could kill the Guo family and the Duke of Wei.
It was the lesser of two powers that harmed each other. Ankang felt that she just made a relatively good choice for both parties.
After hearing what Ankang said, instead of impulsively running to question the emperor or urging the Guo family to be loyal to the emperor, Guo Erlang knew that his sister still remembered his identity.
That's good!
Guo Erlang was satisfied and felt relieved.
He was afraid that his only biological sister would side with the saint.
She will not help the saint plot against the Guo family.
But her bias itself is a kind of harm to the Guo family.
"Father is still considering it, but he should take the initiative to hand over military power and leave his eldest brother in the northwest!"
Guo Erlang lowered his voice and spoke softly, almost close to Ankang's ear.
Ankang blinked, and it took him a while to understand what his second brother meant - Guo's consort does not have to control the military, but the Guo family's army must be in the hands of the Guo family.
Of course, the weights of Consort Guo and Guo Dalang are different.
Guo's consort had a very high prestige in the army, while Guo Dalang was just a "young commander". He was young and had no military exploits, so it was difficult to convince the public.
Letting Guo's consort return to Beijing for "honor and support" and handing over Guo Jiajun to Guo Dalang is definitely a concession by the Guo family.
Regardless of whether it is a saint or the civil servants in the court, although they are not too satisfied, they can still accept it.
Moreover, by keeping Guo's consort in the capital, even if Guo Dalang takes control of the Guo family's army in the future, he will not dare to mess around.
You can abandon your wife and children, but you can't ignore your biological father and son. Is it right or wrong?!
This should be the best two-pronged strategy that the Guo family can think of at present - it can not only protect the Guo family's army, but also minimize the emperor's suspicion of the Guo family!
Ankang thought about this and finally smiled, "Okay, this is better!"
Get the best of both worlds without hurting each other!
Caught in the middle, she finally didn't have to make a choice or give up.
Ankang happily wiped his tears with the handkerchief, but did not see the cold light flashing in Guo Erlang's eyes.
The real big problem seemed to have been solved, and Guo Erlang thought of a little person again, "Where is He Xi? What are your plans?"
He is unkind, selfish and cold-hearted. Such a villain is simply not worthy of his little sister.
"...He is just a pretentious and ambitious person. As long as I recognize his true face and don't be fooled by his rhetoric, he won't be able to make big waves!"
When Princess Ankang heard He Xi's name, the smile on her face suddenly froze.
After a long silence, she spoke slowly.
When it was confirmed that He Xi wanted to plot against the Guo family, Princess Ankang was really frightened and angry, wishing she could just break up with this bitch.
However, after slowly calming down his anger and thinking rationally about the whole matter, Ankang felt that "it can't be that far."
It wasn't that she couldn't bear to part with such a scumbag, but she was worried about her two children.
She could make peace with He Xi, or she could snatch both children away with her grace.
However, when parents turn against each other and children are forced to betray their clan, it is not a good experience for children.
Her healthy sons and daughters should grow up with dignity and happiness, and must not be pitied or ridiculed by others.
Ankang has been without her mother since she was a child. People around her, whether out of good intentions or malicious, will look at her with strange eyes.
It seemed that without her mother and her father not around, she was just a miserable wretch.
Those people think they are covering up well, but they underestimate the sensitivity and delicacy of a child.
Ankang was fed up with that kind of "pity" and she never wanted her children to suffer the same.
"That's fine. No matter what, you and him still have a son and a daughter." Guo Erlang didn't want to do anything to He Xi.
He is just a small character, a pawn pushed to the front by the saint.
If the Guo family was unprepared and Ankang still trusted him, maybe he could really do something.
But now, everything has been discovered by the Guo family in advance, Ankang will not treat him as a close relative, and He Xi is just a nobody.
"Well, just think of it as a toy to relieve your boredom. If you like it, play with it a few times. If you don't like it, then throw it away."
Guo Erlang said casually, simply deciding He Xi's fate.
"Second brother, I can save it!"
Ankang responded with a smile. She said this, but she also had a sense of discretion in her heart.
Well, you really don't need to take He Xi to heart, but you can't put him down too low.
Ankang doesn't care about He Xi, but he has to consider the dignity of his two children.
"It's over! It's over! Tiantian, your cheap son can no longer be a powerful minister!"
Classmate Xiao D, who had upgraded and was able to open God's perspective, secretly monitored the conversation between the Guo brothers and sisters, and then rushed to find He Tiantian.
It told He Tiantian the conversation between Guo Erlang and Ankang in detail, emphasizing the brother and sister's treatment of He Xi.
"Isn't this great? At least he won't betray the country and endanger the people!"
He Tiantian's eyes lit up, and she suddenly felt that the Guo family was awesome.
But soon, He Tiantian seemed to have thought of something again, and slowly shook her head, "No, the saint will not give up He Xi's chess piece easily!"
As long as He Xi is still an Ankang husband, then he will be a weak point for outsiders to break into the stronghold of the Guo family.
Even if Guo's consort returns to Beijing, as long as the Guo family's army exists for one day, the saint will never be completely relieved and will continue to think of ways to plot against the Guo family!
