It's been so long, why is there still no news?

She put a lot of thought and money into this plan, and only then did she manage to bribe the people in the palace.

Gu Jingchun is just an ordinary country girl with no strength to even kill a chicken, so why hasn't this problem been solved after so long?

This made her increasingly uneasy.

Jiang Xianhao, sitting next to Emperor Rongcheng, looked around but didn't see Gu Jingchun. She then looked at Shen Hechuan.

Shen Hechuan also shook his head slightly.

Soon, the singing and dancing in the main hall began.

The upbeat music, accompanied by energetic dancing, quickly stirred up the excitement of everyone present.

Just then, a soft sound came from behind, but it was not loud and was not clearly heard because of the music.

However, this made Shen Hechuan frown slightly.

He stood up abruptly and quietly walked out.

Soon, the song ended.

Emperor Rongcheng's mood improved considerably.

His lips involuntarily curved upwards, and his hand unconsciously rested on Jiang Xianhao's hand, patting it gently a few times before he said:

"Ah Hao, look how lively it is today."

How about we celebrate this exciting occasion together every year from now on?

Jiang Xian nodded with a smile.

"Your Majesty's blessings are boundless, which has created this prosperous era. This is a blessing for the people of Dacheng."

After Jiang Xianhao finished speaking, Emperor Rongcheng's joy deepened. His gaze lingered on Jiang Xianhao for a moment before he leaned down slightly and whispered in her ear:

"Ah Hao, I heard from the imperial physician that your health has improved a lot recently..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xianhao trembled, and goosebumps instantly rose all over her body, almost causing her to lose her composure.

But all she could do at that moment was nod slightly.

"Yes, it's much better now."

She kept her head down, and Emperor Rongcheng didn't see the expression on her face, assuming she was just shy.

He couldn't help but feel secretly delighted.

So many years have passed, yet Jiang Xianhao is still just as shy as she was when she was young.

This made him somewhat distracted, and he gently stroked Jiang Xianhao's hand back and forth.

"I will come and keep you company tonight."

Jiang Xianhao nodded, but her other hand, hidden in her sleeve, clenched tightly together, using all her strength to force herself not to pull her hand out of his.

Just then, a young eunuch rushed in.

"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened."

Everyone looked up immediately, including Emperor Rongcheng.

Jiang Xianhao took the opportunity to pull her hand away from his and unconsciously rubbed it back and forth in her sleeve.

"Because the palace next to Shou'an Palace was worried about a fire, Her Majesty specially came to ask me to inform His Majesty that she is not available to come at the moment."

After the young eunuch finished speaking, Emperor Rongcheng was first startled, then relieved to confirm that it was not Shou'an Palace.

"Put out the fire as soon as possible; we absolutely cannot endanger the safety of the Empress Dowager."

He then added a sentence after he finished speaking.

"There's nothing important to do today, so let the Empress Dowager rest well and she doesn't need to come over."

The young eunuch nodded and hurriedly left to deliver the message.

******

The Imperial Garden.

Just as Gu Jingchun was losing consciousness, she felt someone slowly approaching her from behind.

Just as the person behind her approached, she suddenly turned around and shot out the hairpin in her hand, piercing the person's chest.

"puff--"

With a soft sound, the man spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed.

At the same time, she had no strength left and sat down helplessly on the ground.

Just then, Gu Jinxi arrived in a hurry with her entourage.

Upon seeing Gu Jingchun, he immediately rushed forward.

"Mother."

Gu Jinxi threw herself into Gu Jingchun's arms.

Are you alright?

Gu Jingchun shook his head.

She felt weak just now because there was a drug on her clothes.

What she took was the antidote to the drug, which meant she was a little weak for now, but she would recover soon.

The Empress Dowager followed Gu Jinxi all the way here, and at first she did not quite believe what Gu Jinxi said.

However, upon seeing the corpses lying on the ground, he immediately gasped in horror.

Her cane rested directly on the ground, tapping it gently.

"This is outrageous! Who has the audacity to do such a thing in the palace? Investigate them for me!"

After a short while, Gu Jingchun had almost regained his strength.

During this time, she heard about what Gu Jinxi had been through and breathed a sigh of relief that everything had turned out alright.

The Empress Dowager was even more surprised and frightened, so she hugged Gu Jinxi tightly.

Therefore, in order to put the Empress Dowager at ease, Gu Jingchun asked her to take Gu Jinxi back first.

She then went and picked through the fallen people one by one, found one who was still breathing, and carried him directly to the main hall.

******

Inside the main hall, the singing and dancing continued.

But Shen Hechuan, who was standing outside, felt that something was vaguely wrong.

Seeing that Tianji had not yet returned, and not wanting to leave for too long, he went back to the main hall.

Not long after I entered, I saw someone slowly walk in.

She was dressed in red, her face stained with crimson blood, and her eyes blazing with fury. She walked in slowly, causing everyone present to gasp in shock.

In her hand, she was also carrying a person, a person dressed in black with their face covered.

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