In addition, the harem remained empty for nine years after Gu Tang ascended the throne.
As the Emperor of the Galactic Empire, he neither marries nor takes concubines.
Although rumors circulate that he has many lovers, even in other star systems, he has many of his lovers.
However, Qin Junche had previously fought alongside Gu Tang to eliminate space pirates, and they had shared a bond of camaraderie.
After returning to the capital planet, I witnessed it with my own eyes again.
Gu Tailin previously said that Gu Tang had a lot of lovers.
I've been keeping an eye on things over this period, and I've also gotten information from Gu Yan indirectly.
He was someone I had never seen before.
Even he, the one Gu Tang brought back, who was supposed to marry as his empress.
It's been a month since we last saw each other.
Qin Junche really had no idea what Gu Tang was thinking.
All he knew was that Gu Tang did indeed like to collect men who resembled him, or rather, his elder brother Gu Feng, who had died nine years ago.
But we won't do anything to them.
It's probably like him: he found it, then kept it by his side to observe it for a while.
There will be no coercion, and there is no ambiguity whatsoever.
He really just observed for a while, and then no one knows what results he came up with.
And then that was it.
As Qin Junche thought about it, he found it funny himself.
"Master?" He was lost in thought and didn't hear Gu Yan's voice.
Until the other person reached out and grabbed his arm, shook it gently, and called him again, "Master?"
Qin Junche then came to his senses: "What?"
Gu Yan blinked his big eyes.
He resumed his previous posture, bending his arms and placing them on his knees, supporting his chin.
"Master, have you heard the rumors about my uncle on the capital star?" Gu Yan asked in a low voice without looking at Qin Junche.
"Um?"
Qin Junche wasn't quite sure what Gu Yan meant.
There have always been many rumors about the crown prince who died nine years ago in the capital.
He knew that the other party was the eldest son of the previous empress.
Wise, handsome, magnanimous and kind.
He is both scholarly and martial, and extremely powerful.
Even when he was still the crown prince, he had already achieved great military exploits and outstanding political achievements.
He is the crown prince whom the people of the Galactic Empire genuinely want to support and love.
So perfect that even in legends, there is not a single dark history about it.
Qin Junche found it hard to believe that such a perfect person could actually exist in the world.
Or perhaps it was the added blessing of death that made people overlook his shortcomings when they were mourning this crown prince who died young.
However, Qin Junche knew that ever since Gu Tang ascended the throne nine years ago, some people had been missing Gu Feng.
In addition, there was the night that dramatic change took place.
Only he and Gu Tang were in the Crown Prince's palace.
So apart from Gu Tang, no one knew what exactly happened that night.
Before Gu Feng died, Gu Tang was a prince in the Galactic Empire who was of low birth and never favored, and didn't even deserve to have a name.
However, a dramatic change occurred, and that lowly prince was crowned emperor.
Those who looked down on him before still looked down on him even after he became a monarch.
Therefore, many people were hoping that the man who should have become their monarch and sat on the emperor's throne had not died.
He may just be hiding in some corner of the stars, and sooner or later he will return and reclaim the throne that belongs to him from Gu Tang.
This legend, instead of disappearing with the passage of time, has only grown stronger.
Even Qin Junche, who has only been in the capital for two months, has heard about him from more than one person.
In his view, people were brazenly anticipating Gu Feng's return.
She didn't care at all whether such thoughts would hurt Gu Tang.
And Gu Tang...
Qin Junche didn't believe he hadn't heard of it.
But he seemed completely unconcerned, magnanimous and indifferent, letting people say whatever they wanted.
At this moment, Gu Yan mentioned Gu Feng.
The first thing Qin Junche subconsciously remembered was this legend about his eventual return.
“Hmm…” He pondered for a moment and said to Gu Yan, “I’ve heard quite a lot. Many people seem to still miss the former crown prince and hope that he can come back.”
Gu Yan's face fell.
He pursed his lips slightly and nodded.
“This is it,” Gu Yan said. “Everyone is really looking forward to my uncle’s return. Father Emperor is such a good man, but no one ever cares about what he has done.”
The child's eyes reddened as he spoke: "People always say that I am my uncle's son, and that my father only kept me by his side out of guilt."
"I don't want to!" Gu Yan shook his head violently and said loudly, "I only want to be Father's child."
Qin Junche: "..."
He didn't know how to comfort Gu Yan.
I don't know why Gu Yan suddenly had an emotional outburst today.
"Master." Gu Yan's small chest heaved.
He turned around, hugged Qin Junche's arm, and relied on him wholeheartedly with his small body.
Although it was only for a short month.
But perhaps the connection between people is just that mysterious.
Gu Yan and Qin Junche have such a good relationship that he can say these things to him.
It also made him feel that his master was someone he could rely on: "Can you...?"
Gu Yan opened his eyes wide and looked at Qin Junche with anticipation: "Could you... go see Father Emperor and keep him company?"
Qin Junche: "..."
He was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded: "Okay."
Gu Yan's face immediately brightened.
That evening, Qin Junche, with mixed feelings, personally escorted Gu Yan back to the palace.
Gu Yan grabbed his hand and dragged him to the outside of Gu Tang's palace.
"Master," Gu Yan said softly, "Father should be with me now. Wait for him here."
After he finished speaking, he turned around and ran towards where he lived.
Gu Tang was indeed waiting for him.
After chatting with his son for a few minutes as usual, he watched Gu Yan obediently go to wash up and prepare for bed.
Then he turned and walked towards his own palace.
The night breeze had become slightly cool, brushing against Gu Tang's hair.
His steps were unhurried, and he never revealed his thoughts.
Only when he was almost at his palace did Gu Tang ask the young eunuch at the door, "Has the wine been delivered?"
"Yes," the young eunuch replied hastily.
Gu Tang waved his hand, indicating that he could go and rest.
Only then did he slowly walk into his own bedroom.
Sure enough, some snacks and an opened bottle of wine were already placed on the table in the center of the hall.
Gu Tang sat down and poured himself a glass of wine.
He knew that the capital city was rife with undercurrents this month.
Deng Yunfei, who was specially transferred to the Northern Army, indeed gave the green light and released many of his loyal subordinate forces, who had been scattered to various star systems after his ascension to the throne, back to the Imperial Capital.
He also knew that Gu Tailin, that old fox, definitely already had solid evidence in his hands.
This proves that his older brother is indeed not dead.
During this time, many people in the capital must be preoccupied with worries and unable to sleep at night.
Just like him.
Gu Tang frowned, tilted his head back, and drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.
He, too, was filled with worries, tossing and turning in bed, his thoughts driving him mad... Unable to sleep at night!
"Your Majesty," the eunuch said respectfully from outside the door without permission, "Lord He Hui requests an audience."
"No, no." Gu Tang's tone was extremely impatient. "Tell him that if he doesn't change his habit of lecturing me whenever he sees me, he can forget about ever seeing me again!"
eunuch: "..."
He looked nervously at He Hui, who was standing beside him.
Minister of Justice, Chief Justice of the Imperial Supreme Court.