In truth, Gu Chengyu and Prince Gong didn't have much of a grudge against each other; it was just due to various past misunderstandings that Gu Chengyu harbored ill feelings towards him.
Thus it is said, first impressions are of utmost importance. Gu Chengyu met Prince Gong at a village in the suburbs, where Gu Chengyu was nearly searched by Prince Jing, leading to some initial animosity between them.
Later, because Prince Gong's nature was too ruthless, Gu Chengyu felt that if he were to become king, the people's lives would inevitably be difficult.
But what about the Crown Prince? The Crown Prince was kind-hearted. If he ascended the throne, he might become a benevolent king, but what about the border?
Previously, Da Xing's spies had already infiltrated Dayan. For what purpose, even a fool could understand.
Da Xing had long been coveting Dayan, and if the new emperor lacked resolve, he might not be able to contain those ambitious alien clans.
