In order to cover up the truth, the people of Daqi lit the explosives in an attempt to conceal all traces.

Fortunately, His Highness Crown Prince Shen Hechuan noticed the clues in time and conducted a thorough search in Tiandu, eventually discovering the whereabouts of Gu Jingchun and Luo Ziqian outside the city.

Only then did he lead his men into a final showdown with the people of Daqi, and in time brought Gu Jingchun and Luo Ziqian back.

In fact, when Shen Hechuan returned to Tiandu with Luo Ziqian and Gu Jingchun that day, he did not completely hide from people, so the people had already made some guesses.

Hearing about these hidden details, everyone is amazed by the story's twists and turns.

Luo Ziqian had already salvaged his reputation and shed many tears when he risked his life to save Gu Jingchun during the incident.

Now that they know he has such a hidden story, they admire him even more.

In no time, he became a celebrity in the capital city.

If it weren't for the marriage contract bestowed upon him by Emperor Rongcheng, countless noble ladies would probably be considering marrying him now.

However, some extreme women began to be jealous of Gu Jingchun, feeling that her background was not good enough for Luo Ziqian. Many even went to the Luo residence to offer themselves as concubines to Luo Ziqian.

However, Liu Sihua drove them all out, declaring that the Luo family only recognized Gu Jingchun as their daughter-in-law and would not take any concubines.

These words made everyone even more envious of Gu Jingchun, and they all said she was lucky.

Moreover, after the news spread, it not only circulated among the people, but teahouses also quickly turned it into a dramatic story.

Not only could they read the stories, but they also had storytellers who narrated them with great emotion, which made their story even more widely known.

Of course, these were all things that Shen Hechuan had not anticipated.

Moreover, what he didn't expect was that the people, through careful analysis of these events, all realized that Prince Rui was undoubtedly involved in the interference.

After all, if he hadn't taken Gu Jingchun hostage that day, none of these things would have happened.

It's all such a coincidence.

Therefore, the people were secretly spreading rumors that Prince Rui was colluding with the Great Qi and taking the opportunity to get rid of Luo Ziqian, Shen Hechuan's secret accomplice.

Initially, the news did not cause any trouble, but as time went on, the news spread wider and wider, and became more and more outrageous.

Thus, the news quickly reached the palace.

When Emperor Rongcheng found out, he was furious and immediately summoned Prince Rui.

Prince Rui had already received the news and was immediately shocked, but faced with Emperor Rongcheng's roar, he could only lower his head and endure it.

"How do you suggest we explain this?"

Prince Rui knelt on the ground, his head buried deep in his hands, sweat dripping from his forehead as he racked his brains for a way to escape.

Of course, that's a story for another time.

Meanwhile, on the other side...

After learning the news, the Empress Dowager quickly guessed the whole story.

She originally intended to summon Gu Jingchun directly, but learned that Gu Jingchun had not returned to the Yong'an Marquis's residence.

If he's not at the Yong'an Marquis's residence, then where could he be?

The Empress Dowager sighed softly and quickly guessed where Gu Jingchun might have gone.

So, she didn't care about anything else and immediately led her people to the East Palace.

Meanwhile, in the Eastern Palace...

Shen Hechuan is making a kite with Gu Jinxi.

Gu Jinxi stayed in the East Palace for several days in a row. At first, she was a little uncomfortable, but she was still a child at heart.

Shen Hechuan prepared all sorts of delicious candies and snacks for him, as well as various toys.

He had a great time and quickly adapted happily.

Of course, Gu Jinxi kept asking where Gu Jingchun was.

But Xiaoman and Lanxin stayed by his side the whole time.

Shen Hechuan lied to him again, saying that Gu Jingchun had been injured and needed to rest.

Gu Jinxi was the most sensible. Upon hearing this, she obediently stopped making a fuss about looking for her mother, for fear of disturbing Gu Jingchun's rest.

However, Shen Hechuan would carry him to see his mother every day, but only through the window.

At that time, Gu Jingchun was lying in bed and looked very weak.

This is also the main reason why Gu Jinxi believed that Gu Jingchun was sick.

As for Xiaoman and Lanxin, they also have people specifically assigned to watch over them.

If they tried to say anything to Gu Jinxi, someone would immediately step forward to stop them.

Moreover, on the day Gu Jingchun was imprisoned, Shen Hechuan called the two of them to his side and gave them instructions.

If they dare to say even a single extra word to Gu Jinxi, Gu Jingchun will be in even greater danger.

At first, they were indignant and determined not to obey his orders.

However, based on observations over this period of time...

They discovered that Shen Hechuan was unusually kind to Gu Jinxi.

Not only would she play with him every day, but she also went to the point of obeying his every word.

Moreover, whenever Gu Jinxi clamored for his mother to hold him while he slept at night, Shen Hechuan would hold him himself while he slept.

Lanxin and Xiaoman saw all of this.

Once they were certain that he wouldn't harm Gu Jinxi, they simply shut up.

However, they did not stop contacting Gu Jingchun, but they were unable to find a suitable way, so they could only remain inactive, preserve their strength, and wait for the right opportunity.

Right now, Shen Hechuan is making a kite with Gu Jinxi.

This was what Gu Jinxi wanted to do most, but her mother was usually too busy, so Gu Jinxi obediently didn't pester Gu Jingchun to do it.

When Shen Hechuan asked Gu Jinxi what she wanted to play, he immediately suggested making a kite.

Shen Hechuan naturally wouldn't refuse, and immediately ordered people to prepare the things, and then he and Gu Jinxi got to work.

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