Chapter 574 His daughter is always so unexpected.

Gu Junze had an indifferent expression, his eyes were as sharp as an eagle, and seemed to be able to see through people's hearts.

"You are too polite, young prince."

"Zhao Qingzhi's life or death has nothing to do with me, Gu Junze."

He changed the subject, his tone becoming even colder. "But, let me be frank. If there's a next time, no matter who it is, and it implicates my wife and daughter, don't blame me, Gu Junze, for being ruthless."

"Even Prince Yong's Palace will be razed to the ground!"

This was said bluntly, and Lin Jingchuan knew that Gu Junze was not joking.

Gu Junze has always been aloof and reserved, and only loses his composure when it comes to Chu Ruohan.

Lin Jingchuan smiled bitterly. Ever since he was captured by Duan Qingye and suffered humiliation on the Pingzhou battlefield, his pride had been completely worn away.

After returning to the capital, he felt exhausted facing his father's disappointment, his mother's doting, and Lin Xingyao's increasingly paranoid entanglement.

"Don't worry, General Gu, there won't be a next time."

Gu Junze looked at him for a moment and his tone softened.

"Victory and defeat are common in the military, so there's no need for you to worry too much about it, young prince."

The bitterness on Lin Jingchuan's face became even stronger: "General Gu is right, but...sigh."

He was not as skilled as his opponent, so he lost, but what made him depressed was more than just the defeat on the battlefield.

Gu Junze said, "The current emperor is a wise ruler. Prince Yong is in charge of the royal family and holds a high position of power. He should understand the emperor's intentions and avoid making mistakes. Only in this way can the long-term stability of Prince Yong's mansion be guaranteed."

This is said very bluntly.

Lin Jingchuan lowered his eyes: "Thank you General Gu for your advice. I... will do my best to persuade my father."

Gu Junze nodded, said no more, turned and left, his figure quickly blending into the night.

Lin Jingchuan stood there for a long time. The night wind blew, bringing a hint of coolness. He took a deep breath and pushed open the heavy door of the Princess's Mansion.

Inside the princess's mansion, the lights were dim.

Lin Xingyao was sitting by the window. When she heard footsteps, she turned around suddenly.

"Brother?"

Lin Jingchuan looked at her with unprecedented coldness and disappointment in his eyes.

"You did a great job today." His tone was calm, but like a knife tempered with ice.

Lin Xingyao panicked, but she forced herself to remain calm. "What are you talking about, brother? I don't understand."

"I don't understand?" Lin Jingchuan stepped closer. "If I hadn't happened to be here today, do you think Gu Junze would have let you go so easily?"

Lin Xingyao's expression changed slightly, and her voice became sharper. "I don't know what you're talking about! Chu Ruohan was just in an accident! I never meant to hurt her! The carriage lost control!"

Lin Jingchuan stopped in front of her and looked down at her, even with a very faint, almost cruel smile on the corner of his mouth.

"You admitted it."

The three words were so light, but they were like three huge mountains, pressing down on Lin Xingyao so hard that she couldn't breathe.

She opened her mouth to retort, but found that her throat seemed to be blocked and she couldn't utter a word.

When Lin Jingchuan saw her like this, the last bit of warmth in his heart disappeared.

"You are too violent now and are no longer suitable to raise You'er."

He turned and walked towards the inner room.

Lin Xingyao was struck by lightning and rushed over, trying to grab his sleeve, but he pushed her away mercilessly.

"What are you going to do? You'er is my son! You can't take him away!" she screamed.

Lin Jingchuan didn't look back, his voice was cold and hard: "From today on, You'er will be raised by me personally, you don't have to worry about it anymore."

He quickly carried out Lin Jiayou, who was already fast asleep.

Lin Xingyao looked at her son's peaceful sleeping face, and the panic and despair in her heart overwhelmed her like a tide.

"Brother!" she cried, her voice shrill, "You don't love Zhao Qingzhi at all! You and her are just husband and wife in name only, you are strangers! You..."

Lin Jingchuan paused and turned his head to the side. The candlelight cast bright and dark shadows on his face.

"She is already my wife."

Lin Xingyao laughed so hard that tears came out, with a kind of crazy despair.

"It's just a name without substance! Don't think I don't know! You haven't even touched her!"

Lin Jingchuan took a deep breath, and his chest heaved violently.

He turned his head and said clearly, word by word, "Isn't that all thanks to you?"

The color on Lin Xingyao's face instantly faded, and her whole body was shaky.

Lin Jingchuan looked at her pale face, there was no pity in his eyes, only endless boredom.

"When I get back, I'll consummate my marriage with her."

“Don’t…” Lin Xingyao’s voice was shaking, as if someone was strangling her neck. “Brother, don’t… don’t be so cruel to me…”

She stretched out her hand, trying to grab something, but only grabbed emptiness.

Lin Jingchuan held the child and strode away without looking back, his back looking resolute.

With a "bang", the door of the Princess's Mansion closed heavily behind him, isolating the two worlds inside and outside.

Lin Xingyao collapsed to the ground, tears streaming down her face, soon soaking her clothes.

Her cries echoed in the empty princess's mansion, desolate and desperate.

The next morning, the main hall of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion was brightly lit.

Chu Ruohan was holding the teacup, but her mind was not here.

She almost didn't sleep all night, thinking over and over how to talk to Gu Qingchen about the private school, anticipating her daughter's crying, arguments, or even a little tantrum.

Gu Junze walked in in casual clothes and saw the worry on his wife's face at a glance.

"Are you still thinking about Qingchen?" He said in a gentle voice.

Chu Ruohan sighed softly, "I'm preparing for a tough battle. When that kid gets stubborn, even ten oxen can't pull him back."

"She is also very smart," Gu Junze reminded, "perhaps she will surprise you."

"I hope so." Chu Ruohan responded, but her tone was not very confident. "I have sent someone to Bailu Private School to inquire. If all goes well, you can enroll in seven days."

Not long after, Gu Qingchen came skipping into the house, her braids swinging lively with her movements.

"Mom! Dad! Good morning!" Her voice was clear and her eyes were bright.

Chu Ruohan took a deep breath and said, "Qingchen, come here. Mother has something to discuss with you."

Gu Qingchen jumped in front of his mother, his curiosity piqued: "What's the matter, mother?"

Chu Ruohan looked at her daughter, trying to predict her reaction.

"Qingchen, ever since your last incident... at the Jingzhao government office, Daddy and Mommy both feel that you've grown up and it's time for you to learn more. Not only should you learn to read at home, but you should also learn etiquette and how to get along with others."

Gu Qingchen's eyes widened slightly: "So?"

"So," Chu Ruohan said slowly, choosing her words carefully, "we've decided to send you to a private school. The Bailu Private School in the south of the city has serious teachers and classmates."

She was prepared for the storm.

However, Gu Qingchen's face suddenly lit up, and a big, almost cunning smile bloomed on her face.

"Going to a private school? Really?" Her voice was filled with unexpected excitement.

Chu Ruohan was stunned: "You... don't object?"

"Why would you object?" Gu Qingchen's eyes sparkled. "Then I can go out every day? Wouldn't there be a lot of fun people in the private school? Wouldn't there be a nanny nagging me about the rules all day long?"

The series of questions left Chu Ruohan speechless. This was not the reaction she had expected.

Seeing this, Gu Junze on the side hid a smile on his face.

His daughter was always so unexpected.