Dad, don't be greedy! My brother climbed into the emperor's bed, and I became famous overn

Geng Zhi crouched down, following behind the two like a gecko.

He was utterly bewildered by his master's extremely childish behavior.

After all, he had six top-notch bodyguards under his command who were watching the two of them every moment.

When it comes to hiding and stealth, who in the world can compare to the royal guards?

Geng Zhi rolled his eyes inwardly, feeling a strange sense of professional pride.

The three of them crept along the wall, sneaking forward furtively.

After passing through a narrow gate, they wandered into a large artificial hill complex on the east side of the Imperial Garden.

This artificial mountain, constructed from Taihu stones, is of varying heights and features strangely shaped rocks.

There are many natural hiding spaces in the middle, making it an excellent place to "survive" and "earn points".

Gu Mingli leaned against a huge rock, poked half his head out, and peered around the alley entrance.

Watching Gu Mingli's practiced hiding movements, Xiao Ye asked in a low voice, "Why did you stop?"

Gu Mingli clicked his tongue and said in a serious tone:

"Your Majesty, we are about to enter the enemy's jungle. We need to stop and discuss tactics."

Xiao Ye glanced sideways and straightened his disheveled clothes.

"The jungle? You need tactics too?"

"Yes! I told you, this is a game that requires a grand strategy."

Of course, Gu Mingli knew this perfectly well.

They don't need any of that bullshit tactics.

It's just that we haven't received any system warnings yet because we're in this location.

This means that Consort Cui's side has not yet come looking for them.

Gu Mingli's ultimate mission tonight is to help the emperor survive until midnight.

The night is long, so it's best to stay wherever it's safest.

To pass the time, Gu Mingli started making things up.

"The so-called 'jungler' is to hide in the shadows and never have a direct confrontation with any enemy lane in the early game."

"Our mission is to quietly accumulate strength and wait for the right opportunity. At the most crucial moment, we'll appear like divine intervention, striking decisively to secure victory!"

As Xiao Ye listened, a light suddenly shone in his deep, calm eyes.

"Hide in the shadows, avoid direct confrontation, and wait for the right opportunity to strike..."

He couldn't help but ponder its deeper meaning.

"This is remarkably similar to the military strategy of 'using orthodox tactics to engage and unorthodox tactics to win.'"

Gu Mingli nodded without hesitation, giving a big thumbs up.

"As expected of Your Majesty, a man of profound knowledge and exceptional intelligence! You are absolutely right! That's exactly what I mean!"

You can interpret it however you like.

As long as you can keep the conversation going and stall for time to survive, that's fine.

Xiao Ye was very pleased with this "sincere" praise.

He couldn't help but straighten his chest slightly, regaining some of his imperial composure.

But upon further reflection, Xiao Ye felt that Gu Mingli's behavior tonight was full of hidden meanings.

Is it...

On the surface, Gu Mingli was just fooling around, but in reality, he was secretly using the game as a pretext to teach Gu Mingli the strategies and tactics for breaking the deadlock.

It's just that he was instructed by an immortal that heavenly secrets cannot be revealed, so he acted so recklessly and talked about other things.

Xiao Ye nodded, finding it increasingly reasonable the more he thought about it.

So, he took the opportunity to ask the question that had been bothering him.

"In your opinion, how does a 'jungler' determine the best time to attack?"

Gu Mingli quickly searched his mind for jungle tactics in mobile games and immediately came up with one.

"That depends on three conditions."

"First, patiently wait for the opponent to reveal a weakness."

"Secondly, they are secretly and frantically accumulating their own strength."

"Third, and most importantly, teammates must be on the front lines to draw the enemy's attention away from most of their focus."

"These three conditions are indispensable. If even one is missing, launching a rash attack is simply suicide, a dead end."

Under the moonlight, Xiao Ye's eyes gradually became deep and sharp.

"What if the jungler isn't strong enough yet, but the time to strike has arrived? What should they do then?"

Gu Mingli tilted his head and thought for a moment, then answered without hesitation:

"Then go and steal their jungle resources! Severely reduce their development space. When they weaken, you become stronger, right?"

A night breeze blew by, and moonlight filtered through the leaves overhead, dappling the emperor's broad shoulders.

Xiao Ye stared silently at Gu Mingli's unguarded back.

My heart is surging, my blood is boiling.

He understood!

Gu Mingli wasn't talking about games at all.

This was clearly pointing him in a brilliant tactic to counter the powerful clans in the imperial court!

The Cui family is now very powerful.

As an emperor, he absolutely could not rashly confront the powerful clans head-on in the court.

We must wait!

All three conditions must be met simultaneously!

As for the "teammates who can hold the line" that Gu Mingli mentioned...

Without a doubt, it refers to Pujitang, which has been thrust into the spotlight!

Therefore, his strategy should be:

Gu Mingyue was on the canal line, directly diverting the attention of the Cui family and others!

He took the opportunity to gradually erode the military power and financial resources held by the powerful clans!

With one side gaining and the other losing, a swift and decisive strike was launched, ensuring victory in one fell swoop!

Xiao Ye felt the pent-up frustration that had been building up in his chest for years vanish completely.

On this desolate, treacherous, and thorny path to becoming emperor, he thought he was a lonely figure struggling to survive in the cracks.

did not expect!

It's amazing that I still have a wise and unassuming friend like Gu Mingli, who shares my ideals!

"reasonable!"

Xiao Ye's eyes were full of admiration.

"what?"

Gu Mingli, who was staring at the alley entrance, suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

He turned back to look at Xiao Ye, puzzled.

"What's wrong, Your Majesty?"

Xiao Ye pursed his thin lips and slowly curled one corner of his lips into a smile.

Those usually cold phoenix eyes now held a burning, admiring light.

Then, the emperor looked at him, smiled solemnly, and nodded.

[Ding! Target's emotional fluctuation detected. Xiao Ye's favorability towards you +2. Current favorability: -436]

Gu Mingli: "???"

What's going on?

What is this emperor imagining all by himself?

They got really into playing hide-and-seek?

Suddenly, a series of chaotic footsteps echoed from the quiet palace road in the distance.

Then you can see the light and shadow of lanterns swaying in the distance.

[Warning! Warning! The enemy will arrive on the battlefield in 2 minutes!]

Damn it! It's like a ghost that won't leave you alone!

Gu Mingli's expression changed, and he frantically made a "retreat" gesture to Xiao Ye and Geng Zhi, who was hiding in the shadows.

The three were just about to continue their escape from the other side of the artificial hill.

Then, a woman's sharp, domineering, and angry voice could be heard coming from afar on the night wind.

"Search! Search carefully for me!"

"Even if I have to turn this palace upside down, I will find His Majesty for me!"

"I want to see which little vixen dares to try and seduce His Majesty!"

Gu, the Little Scoundrel, Mingli: Damn it! Let's duel! You bitch!

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