After being reborn, I was won over by the heartfelt words of my loyal bodyguard.

Chapter 228: Infectious Diseases

Upon hearing Gan Luo's words and seeing how protective Gan Luo was of Hua Yu, Gan Yanling hurriedly said, "Royal Sister, what are you saying? How could I possibly arrest her? Royal Sister, you're overthinking it."

Gan Yanling spoke these words earnestly, while Gan Luo, through his mind-reading ability, was able to know Gan Yanling's inner thoughts.

Gan Luo's face grew colder and colder.

Gan Yanling clearly intended to give Hua Yu to Fei, but it was only because Hua Yu was sick that she actually contracted the disease. In reality, Hua Yu was not infected with any infectious disease at all.

"I only wanted to bring Huayu into the palace to see the palace. Huayu is also my servant, but she recently fell seriously ill and is feeling a little unwell."

As Gan Yanling listened, he carefully observed Hua Yu, feeling as if he had never seen her before, yet Gan Luo claimed she was his maid.

For some reason, Gan Yanling felt a little shocked at that moment.

Finally, Gan Yanling decided to send someone to thoroughly investigate Hua Yu's identity.

"Elder sister, if what you say is true, may I ask what her name is?"

Upon hearing this, Gan Luo told him, "Her name is Hua Yan."

Hua Yu was genuinely surprised that Gan Luo would change her name so directly.

However, it's understandable that Gan Luo changed her name. After all, if she revealed her real name, what if they found out... wouldn't the consequences be unimaginable?

"So it's called Hua Yan." Gan Yanling murmured to himself, while Gan Luo sized up Gan Yanling.

"Your Majesty, I have recently acquired something quite remarkable. Would you be willing to come with me to take a look?"

Gan Luo thought about it carefully. If he went with Gan Yanling to see it, they would probably only be there for about half an hour. After that, he could take Hua Yu to visit other places.

Gan Luo turned to look at Hua Yu with concern, wondering if Hua Yu's body could withstand it. Hua Yu gestured to Gan Luo with her eyes that it was not a big deal, and in the end, Gan Luo agreed with Gan Yanling's suggestion.

Green Bamboo and Jade Bamboo naturally knew that Gan Luo was very worried about Hua Yu's health.

Afterwards, he followed Gan Yanling into the main hall. Unexpectedly, there was green coral displayed in front of him. Coral is only red, so how could there be green coral? This made Gan Luo feel incredulous. At this time, Gan Yanling told Gan Luo that he had obtained this green coral a few days ago.

Since it was obtained a few days ago, Gan Luo found it rather interesting: "I am quite satisfied with the color of this coral. You may place it outside the main hall."

Unexpectedly, Gan Yanling shook his head, indicating that he wanted to give the green coral to Gan Luo. Gan Luo did not refuse, but accepted it.

"The Emperor is very kind." Hearing this, Gan Yanling was somewhat pleased.

In fact, Gan Yanling had always been thinking about how to ease the tension between him and Gan Luo.

Because Gan Yanling took Xu Jiu as a concubine, and Gan Luo had not been in favor of it for some time, yet still did it, it seems that Gan Luo harbored resentment towards Heaven.

Having chatted for a while, the woman slowly spoke up. "It has been a long time since I have strolled around the palace. I would like to take a walk around the palace. Your Majesty, please attend to your own business."

As soon as Gan Luo finished speaking, he turned and left.

Xu Jiu looked in the direction Gan Luo had gone, his heart filled with mixed emotions, and he still felt a little sad.

"Your Majesty, does Her Highness still have a problem with me?" Xu Jiu asked, a hint of disappointment in her eyes.

Gan Yanling embraced Xu Jiu and said softly, "I believe that one day my elder sister will be able to let go of this. Don't think too much about it."

After Gan Luo came out, he went straight to Hua Yu. When Hua Yu saw Gan Luo's arrival, she bowed to him. Gan Luo quickly helped her up, but Hua Yu couldn't help coughing a few times.

After all, he had been holding back, but now he couldn't bear it any longer. Seeing Hua Yu cough, Gan Luo felt extremely distressed.

"Is your body still able to hold on? If it really can't, I'll take you back."

Hua Yuyao shook her head. Since she was already here, how could she give up such an opportunity?

Then, following Gan Luo, Hua Yu strolled around the palace. Gan Luo and Jiang Hua Yu led her to the city wall. Looking at the magnificent landscape, Hua Yu felt a sense of awe.

"I've seen this kind of situation in my dreams before, but I never thought I would actually see it with my own eyes one day. I think it's all worth it."

With such high red walls and green tiles, it must be very difficult to get out of the palace once you enter.

"Your Highness, I've always wanted to ask you something: what do you think this palace symbolizes? Is it wealth and glory, or...?"

Upon hearing Hua Yu's words, Gan Luo was momentarily speechless, unsure how to respond.

"For me, it is a responsibility."

When Hua Yu heard the word "responsibility," she was slightly surprised for a moment.

I thought Gan Luo would answer that it was about wealth and honor, the highest right, but in Gan Luo's heart it was about responsibility.

"In the past, I thought that Her Highness the Princess was truly cold-blooded and ruthless, killing people without hesitation, but later I found out that Her Highness the Princess was not that kind of person."

Gan Luo smiled faintly here.

People always judge things based on what they see on the surface, but who will bother to investigate the root cause of the matter?

Gan Luo's ruthless killing had its reasons, and he was not born a wicked person.

Moreover, there are far too many people who want Gan Luo's life.

Many officials in the court wished Gan Luo were dead, because then the power in Gan Luo's hands would fall into their hands.

One thing Gan Luo can be certain of is that the era of Gan Luo has come to an end.

Then this country and its people will eventually perish.

Gan Luo did not want to see such a scene; he only hoped that the country and its people would be glorious.

Looking back on the last incident, it felt like a dream, yet it truly happened. After Gan Luo's death, Gan Yanling held out for two days, and within those two days, the city gates were breached, allowing Xin Ruyu to ascend the throne. This only proves that Gan Yanling was incompetent.

Gan Luo sighed silently here.