Chapter 002: Rescue

This sentence clearly informs Li Guoyong that his official position was granted by Guangxu, and he should not forget the favor he received.

Little did the enthusiastic Guangxu know the thoughts of the rogue before him, believing instead that he was moved by his own favor: "Mingyi, the burden on your shoulders will not be light in the future; I still have many matters to rely on you for."

Li Jin'an smiled broadly: "As long as the gentleman remembers, today is the 19th day of the 9th month in the 24th year of Guangxu."

Amitabha, we have finally been saved

Another court physician flattered, saying: "Guard Li was struck on the head by a branch and has been in a coma for a full day. His Majesty has issued a strict decree for his treatment. I, Li Jin'an, have persevered without sleep or food for a day and a night, relying on the Emperor's great fortune and my robust physique, and have finally fulfilled the imperial command."

Li Lianying spoke in a sharp and unpleasant voice: "I have come to pay my respects to the Emperor. The Empress Dowager has heard that the loyal guard, Li, has awakened, and has therefore specially instructed this old servant to bring Guard Li to see her esteemed self."

Originally, having no home or shelter was not necessarily a bad thing, but in this era without computers and internet access, how can one survive? I am at the starting point, and there are still several novels I have not finished reading! Those damned authors, do they not realize that they should update with a dozen chapters a day? This is ridiculous; I can no longer read all these novels!

Li Guoyong knelt down like those around him: "Long live, long live, https://wwwhetushu.com.com long live!"

Then I heard a pleasant voice saying: "Forget it"

Emperor Guangxu was indeed very pleased with Li Guoyong's attitude: "Good, very good. You were originally a fourth-rank guard of the fifth grade, and now I appoint you as a third-rank guard of the fifth grade, and additionally reward you with a yellow silk robe."

In his excitement, Li Guoyong had no regard for what Guangxu thought.

Quickly go and inform the Emperor

"What, I saved the Emperor?" Li Guoyong was utterly perplexed

What a mess, still talking about the emperor? Li Guoyong strained to cast his gaze around, and upon doing so, he was horrified. Why, why are the people around him all dressed in ancient clothing? It seems, it seems, yes, it is clothing from the Qing Dynasty!

Upon this thought, Li Guoyong's mind raced: Should he inform Guangxu that he had already been betrayed by the old fox Yuan Shikai, and that he should quickly think of ways to save his own life; or should he find a way to inform Empress Dowager Cixi and betray Guangxu? This old woman holds all the power in present-day China!

Oh heavens, why is my fate so miserable? It was already unfortunate enough to be unrecognized in my own era, but to be sent back to ancient times, I couldn't even encounter someone like Kangxi or Qianlong. Instead, I ended up meeting the even more unfortunate Guangxu!

Li Guoyong finally woke up, feeling groggy. He sensed that he was lying in bed, and it seemed that there were quite a few people surrounding him

The Guangxu Emperor has not done much yet, and Li Guoyong laughed: Ha, it truly is like a pillow being delivered when one is feeling drowsy

I scoff, staying awake and fasting for a day and a night, who are you trying to fool? However, Li Guoyong, despite his thoughts, eventually learned the course of events. It turned out that this unfortunate attendant had saved some emperor or another in his previous life, and now his consciousness had crossed time and space to inhabit the body of this unfortunate soul.

Li Guoyong may not have many skills, but he possesses an extraordinary memory and has harbored a fervent interest in history since childhood. The year of Guangxu's twenty-fourth year, which is 1898, saw the infamous Wuxu Coup take place on September 21. Today is September 19, and in just two days, that cursed Guangxu will be imprisoned by that old witch Cixi at the Yingtai in Zhongnanhai. How can he still hope to rise to prominence? He should first think of a way to save his own neck. That cursed Guangxu will be imprisoned by that old witch Cixi at the Yingtai in Zhongnanhai in just two days. How can he still hope to rise to prominence? He should first think of a way to save his own neck.

Having figured this out, Li Guoyong began to feel excited. The great merit of saving the emperor, in any dynasty, is considered the greatest achievement. Isn't there a saying that goes, "No merit surpasses that of saving the emperor"? This time, he would surely prosper! In his own era, he had suffered much discrimination, but now, with this great achievement, high official positions, wealth, gold, and treasures would be within his reach, and he would surely rise to prominence.

The surroundings were in utter chaos, resembling a complete mess akin to a disordered library.

The several imperial physicians and palace maids beside him, upon seeing Li Guoyong's disheartened appearance, all began to offer their consolation: "Sir Li, your brave rescue of His Majesty this time has earned you great merit; we shall look forward to your future support and guidance."

Seeing the radiant face of Emperor Guangxu, Li Guoyong suddenly felt a stir in his heart, recalling the events that had transpired in history on these days. On September 16 and 17, Emperor Guangxu summoned Yuan Shikai twice and appointed him as a minister; on the night of the 18th, Tan Sitong secretly visited Yuan Shikai, urging him to kill Ronglu and raise troops to rescue the emperor

Amidst the chaotic thoughts, a sharp and piercing voice rang out: "The Emperor has arrived!"

It is likely that the current Guangxu is certainly deceived by Yuan Shikai, believing until the very end that he still has the situation under control

After weighing the pros and cons in my mind, it ultimately comes down to the fact that my rogue nature prevails. In the past, I sympathized with Guangxu and the "Six Gentlemen of the Wuxu Reforms," but now my own interests take precedence. If Empress Dowager Cixi is pleased, then my grand ambitions may have a chance of realization. The key issue is how to meet Cixi, as there are only two days left until the "Wuxu Coup."

Li Guoyong suddenly jolted awake, not knowing where he found the strength to sit up in one swift motion. Then he remembered something and reached back to his head, feeling a braid! There was indeed a long braid!

Li Guoyong, while bowing his head, secretly cursed the ancient custom of prostration. Once he expressed his gratitude, the sycophants around him began to congratulate him one after another. With a wry smile, Li Guoyong engaged in pleasantries while contemplating how to extricate himself from this predicament

Here, Guangxu sighed helplessly and patted Li Guoyong on the shoulder: "Mingyi, since the Empress Dowager has issued an edict, you should go pay your respects. Don't forget to come back and serve as your third-class attendant!"

Awake, awake!

A rather delicate-looking palace maid observed Li Guoyong's foolish expression and smiled slightly, saying, "If it weren't for Guard Li's valiant efforts to protect the Emperor that day in the garden, that falling tree branch could have harmed the Emperor's royal body."

What is Mingyi? Could it be a character of one's own in this era? Li Guoyong is quite clear about this; in ancient times, anyone with a bit of knowledge, aside from their surname and given name, would also have a courtesy name: "This is the duty of a subject; what merit is there?" The feigned humility of Li Guoyong makes him chuckle inwardly; buddy, I can play the game of pretense far better than you.

I have returned to the Qing Dynasty!

Li An replied? Li Lianying? Li Guoyong was taken aback; this old fellow was indeed the most favored person by Empress Dowager Cixi, so he had to step up his flattery towards him

The palace maid urged, "My lord, the Emperor is about to arrive; please change your clothes quickly."

Seeing Li Guoyong collapse, Li Jin'an was startled. Could it be that this Lord Yang has fallen ill again? But upon taking his pulse, strangely, there was nothing unusual at all

Li Guoyong, contemplating how to preserve himself and the library's essence, felt like a puppet being manipulated. Occasionally, he would lift his head and see himself in the bronze mirror, only to discover that his appearance was strikingly similar to that of his former self from that era. He remained just as ordinary, the kind of person who would be lost in a crowd without a trace.

"Thud" Li Guoyong fell straight onto the bed

Li Guoyong began to express gratitude for that car accident. Rubbing his head, Li Guoyong tentatively asked, "Now that you mention it, I do recall something. By the way, I feel a bit dizzy; what date is it today?"

Li Guoyong began to curse the heavens: "Let me return to this cursed era, that would be fine, but dear old man, if you must do this, at least grant me the looks of Pan An!"

Upon raising his head, Li Guoyong first saw a somewhat pale young face. Could this be Guangxu?

As expected, this person said: "Mingyi, you have achieved great merit this time, very good, very good"

According to Guangxu's thoughts, beside a dignified emperor, apart from a few individuals like Tan Sitong, there were surprisingly only the spies of that old woman who ruled behind the curtain. It was not easy to find a loyal guard like Li Guoyong, and it was essential to cultivate a closer relationship with him.

To hold one's head high and take pride in one's family!

Before Guangxu could continue to encourage, he saw a eunuch walk in, which made him frown. Despite the frown, Guangxu still made an effort to force a smile and said, "Li Anda, what brings you here"