For the first time, Shen Hechuan, who had always been relatively kind to them, became angry at this.

And it was an unprecedented rage.

Shen Hechuan casually tossed the folded document in his hand aside.

"What? Are you all trying to teach me how to do things?"

"Then how about I get up and you take this position?"

After he finished speaking, all the officials trembled with fear and dared not say another word.

However, there are always a few officials who are stubborn.

He knelt on the ground and shouted loudly.

"Your Majesty knows that you are fond of this woman, but as the Crown Prince, Your Majesty should prioritize the greater good and must not be obsessed with women."

Furthermore, women must not be allowed to influence affairs, nor should they be allowed to participate in politics. Even more importantly, the ancestral rites and laws must not be violated because of women; otherwise, it would bring shame upon our Great Cheng.

Upon hearing this, Shen Hechuan sneered, almost laughing out of anger.

"What a joke."

Shen Hechuan stood up abruptly.

"Since when have you become the ones to interfere in my family affairs?"

Shen Hechuan stood up and looked at the minister kneeling on the ground.

"Guards, drag him away."

But the minister kept talking, his every word was about the great cause of the country and its people.

Shen Hechuan added another sentence.

"In that case, my dear minister, you must also abide by the rules of being an official."

As he spoke, he ordered his men to investigate him thoroughly from beginning to end.

They also specially selected four beautiful women and bestowed them upon him.

I heard that the day after the four beauties were sent back, his house was in complete chaos.

Not only that, Shen Hechuan also found a lot of information about him, which was all evidence of his wrongdoing.

Two days later, the official knelt on the ground, admitted his mistake to Shen Hechuan, and begged for Shen Hechuan's forgiveness.

From that time on, no one dared to say a word about Gu Jingchun.

It was this incident that made the officials realize that their crown prince was not without temper.

This also made the officials realize that Gu Jingchun was the Crown Prince's most beloved person and absolutely could not be provoked.

One month later.

Under the urging of his officials, Shen Hechuan finally ascended the throne as emperor.

The reason why he hadn't ascended the throne earlier was that, before his ascension, Shen Hechuan originally wanted Gu Jingchun to join him and hold the coronation ceremony at the same time.

However, the officials refused no matter what they said.

Gu Jingchun was also unwilling.

After all, Shen Hechuan was in mourning, and he was in double mourning.

Gu Jingchun would never let Shen Hechuan bear such a bad reputation because of her.

Therefore, Gu Jingchun kept trying his best to persuade Shen Hechuan to give up the idea.

Gu Jingchun finally breathed a sigh of relief.

On August 16th of the 21st year of the Rongcheng reign, Shen Hechuan officially ascended the throne as emperor.

He changed the country's name to Ancheng and granted a general amnesty.

The first thing Shen Hechuan did after ascending the throne was to issue an edict to allow Gu Jingchun and Gu Jinxi to move into Ning'an Palace.

This news immediately drew opposition from the court officials.

However, Shen Hechuan wouldn't listen. No matter what they said, he wouldn't listen. If they pressed him too hard, he would point out the ministers' mistakes, either by issuing a warning or by replacing them directly.

After their last confrontation, the officials understood Shen Hechuan's character. Therefore, once they were certain that Shen Hechuan was determined, they stopped interfering and instead discussed the matter privately.

The plan is to send more beauties into the palace after Shen Hechuan's mourning period is over. At that time, Shen Hechuan will naturally not care about Gu Jingchun anymore and will insist on making her empress.

After Shen Hechuan ascended the throne, he became very busy.

With the new dynasty newly established, Shen Hechuan had many things to do, and when things got busy, Gu Jingchun would be gone for a long time.

Therefore, in his spare time, Gu Jingchun would come with Gu Jinxi to keep the Empress Dowager company.

After the Empress and Emperor Rongcheng passed away one after another, the Empress Dowager's health deteriorated.

I'm getting old, and it's so hard for an older person to outlive their child. I've been sick several times in a row and only recently recovered.

It was thanks to Gu Jingchun's arrangement for Gu Jinxi to visit her from time to time that the Empress Dowager was able to persevere.

Looking at the Empress Dowager's rapidly aging face, Gu Jingchun felt a mix of emotions.

The successive deaths of his parents have already dealt a heavy blow to Shen Hechuan. If something were to happen to the Empress Dowager, Shen Hechuan would suffer a mental breakdown.

Therefore, Gu Jingchun would occasionally come to take care of the Empress Dowager's mood.

The Empress Dowager naturally discovered Gu Jingchun's feelings.

Holding her hand, I was deeply moved.

“These days, I am so grateful that you have stayed with me without complaining, but I have not been able to give you the place you deserve. I am sorry that you have been wronged.”

Gu Jingchun shook his head.

"I am not wronged. It is my blessing to be able to accompany the Empress Dowager."

The Empress Dowager liked Gu Jingchun's personality and felt pleased to hear these words.

Just then, Princess Rongyang walked in.

This was the first time Gu Jingchun had seen Princess Rongyang since Jiang Xianhao's burial.

She seemed to be thinner and taller than before, and she had a more composed demeanor, giving Gu Jingchun the impression that she had grown up overnight.

This carefree little princess lost her father and mother in a short period of time. Overwhelmed with grief, she grew up rapidly.

Upon seeing Gu Jingchun, she immediately bowed to him.

Although she has not yet married Shen Hechuan, in Princess Rongyang's eyes, Gu Jingchun is already her sister-in-law.

It is only right to bow to one's sister-in-law.

She was in a fairly good mood today, and after bowing, she sat down to chat with the Empress Dowager.

Therefore, Luo Ziqian was also mentioned.

Luo Ziqian has been extremely busy since that day, and Princess Rongyang has not seen him for a long time, so she inevitably harbors some resentment.

"I don't know what he's been busy with all day. I haven't seen him in ages."

"I heard that news just came today that the ruler of Great Qi is coming in person to celebrate my elder brother, the Crown Prince, ascending the throne."

Gu Jingchun was about to pick up his teacup to drink when he heard the news. He lost his grip on the teacup and it fell to the ground.

A soft "snap" made Princess Rongyang and the Empress Dowager immediately turn to look at Gu Jingchun.

But Gu Jingchun didn't care about anything else and immediately asked, "What did you just say?"

Who's here?

Princess Rongyang blinked innocently.

"Yes...yes, the monarch of the Great Qi."

"I just heard the news when I went to deliver something to my brother, so I don't know the specifics of the situation."

Of course, Princess Rongyang also deliberately sent things to Shen Hechuan in order to see Luo Ziqian more often.

Upon hearing this news, Gu Jingchun immediately gasped and stood up without thinking.

After Empress Dowager Tuo and Princess Rongyang took a good look at Gu Jinxi, he hurriedly went to Wanhe Palace.

She now has to ask Shen Hechuan if Mo Junxing is really coming.

Thinking of Mo Junxing's insane behavior, Gu Jingchun felt a chill run down his spine.