However, they were clearly specially trained, and apart from simple questions, they would not speak if Gu Jingchun asked them anything further.

Seeing this, Gu Jingchun stopped asking questions and simply strolled around the courtyard.

Soon, it was time for lunch.

Two maids brought over the exquisite food. Gu Jingchun picked up the bowl, pretending that he hadn't held it properly, and the bowl fell to the ground.

The maid who was serving the dishes quickly flipped over and grabbed the bowl.

Their movements were so swift that they were something an ordinary person could not do.

Seeing this, Gu Jingchun took the bowl and chopsticks and continued eating.

However, he knew in his heart that these two girls must be skilled in martial arts.

Moreover, his kung fu skills are quite good.

After finishing his meal, Gu Jingchun lay down for a while and then said he missed his child.

The two maids lowered their heads and remained silent.

Gu Jingchun simply got up and went to the kitchen, where he quickly made several plates of pastries.

She placed the snacks on the table.

“My son loves the snacks I make the most. Could you send some to him?”

The two of them lowered their heads and remained silent.

Gu Jingchun understood, so he stopped talking and sighed.

"Since we can't send it to you, then you can eat it. It tastes good, you should try it."

The two remained motionless, and Gu Jingchun gave a cold snort.

"I only gave you food because I was afraid it would spoil and go to waste."

"how?

"Do you all look down on me so much that you won't even eat when I offer you something to eat?"

Gu Jingchun's words were quite serious.

Seeing this, the two maids disregarded everything else and quickly shook their heads to apologize. Only after Gu Jingchun's complexion improved a little did they pick up a piece and eat it.

They had only taken one bite, but to their surprise, the taste was surprisingly good, and a look of astonishment appeared in their eyes.

Gu Jingchun was quite confident in his pastry-making skills, and couldn't help but smile upon seeing this.

"How about it?"

"Doesn't it taste good?"

The two maids nodded quickly.

Gu Jingchun quickly pushed the snacks forward again.

"Since you like it, why don't you eat more? I rarely cook, so you might not have the chance to eat it again!"

The two maids hesitated.

Gu Jingchun sighed.

"Don't worry, now that things have come to this, what can a weak woman like me, who can't even kill a chicken, do?"

I've resigned myself to my fate. Since the Crown Prince likes me, I might as well stay here obediently.

After all, now that I've been kidnapped by her, my reputation is ruined.

"It's better to stay here and live a comfortable life than to go out and be pointed at and gossiped about."

“From now on, the three of us will depend on each other. You know my background. I’m not a pretentious person, so you don’t need to be reserved. Just treat each other as friends.”

After Gu Jingchun finished speaking, the two maids nodded hurriedly, clearly having relaxed their guard.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Gu Jingchun pushed the other two plates forward.

"We can't finish all these snacks. Why don't you give them to the guards at the door? They've been standing there all day and it must be hard for them."

The two maids nodded without thinking much, immediately stood up, and took the snacks to the guards outside.

The guards were also surprised by Gu Jingchun's thoughtfulness and took the food as well.

When they were halfway through their meal, the two maids suddenly remembered something and asked in surprise.

"How did Miss Gu know that there were people guarding outside?"

After saying that, the two looked at each other and immediately guessed that they had been tricked by Gu Jingchun. They quickly stood up and wanted to report the news.

However, it was too late. The two of them felt everything go black before their eyes and then lost consciousness completely.

A short while later, in an inconspicuous little courtyard in Tiandu City, a small signal flare rose into the sky.

It was a small, insignificant firework, hardly worth noting.

However, this prompted some people to take immediate action.

Soon, the gate to the courtyard where Gu Jingchun was located was opened.

Lan Xin led her people in and rushed in.

"Miss, are you alright?"

Gu Jingchun shook his head and immediately led Lanxin out.

As soon as I went outside, I saw several people lying on the ground outside the door.

As for the few hiding in the shadows, they had naturally been knocked unconscious by the people Lanxin brought.

In terms of skill, Lan Xin and the others might not be a match for Shen Hechuan's men.

However, when it comes to the endless stream of methods and weapons that are impossible to guard against, Gu Jingchun is certain that no one can compare to her.

Tell me, what has happened during this time?

The two sat in the carriage and slowly drove out of the alley. During this time, Lanxin recounted in detail what had just happened.

Gu Jingchun's expression was initially calm, but when she learned that so many scholars were speaking up for Shen Hechuan, her brows furrowed instantly.

She knew that Shen Hechuan's true intention was to prove that he was not involved in the matter, and in this way, to dispel the rumors deliberately spread by Consort Hui.

However, he probably didn't expect it himself.

There are too many people.

Such a large number of scholars speaking out for Shen Hechuan will inevitably arouse the suspicion of the current emperor.

After all, Emperor Rongcheng is too suspicious, and with Consort Hui's instigation, things may turn out badly for Shen Hechuan.

Gu Jingchun thought about it and went through all the pros and cons in his mind before making up his mind.

"Lanxin, come here."

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