The three of them turned around and took a few steps when they heard footsteps behind them.

The group turned around and met Shen Hechuan's smiling face.

"Since we've run into each other, I might as well join you for a stroll."

"After all, I rarely have the opportunity to see such beautiful scenery."

"Today, thanks to Miss Gu, I can also admire these peach blossoms."

Upon hearing this, Luo Ziqian's expression changed.

I thought to myself, "What nonsense are you spouting now?"

Back then, he killed quite a few people in Peach Blossom Garden.

At the time, they even shouted that the peach blossoms weren't red enough, and that they had become more vibrant because of the blood.

It hasn't been long, and they've already changed their story again.

Luo Ziqian mentally complained.

However, it is not visible on the surface at all.

After all, he knew that Shen Hechuan had no interest in women, and he also knew the secret that he would get rashes and have difficulty breathing when he was around women.

Therefore, he guessed that Shen Hechuan must have something important to do and was using them as cover.

Therefore, they did not refuse.

However, Luo Ziqian soon frowned.

Because he noticed that ever since Shen Hechuan arrived, both Gu Jinxi and Gu Jingchun had been focusing their attention on him.

Gu Jinxi kept pestering Shen Hechuan, and Gu Jingchun couldn't help but focus his attention on the two of them.

Half an hour had passed, and he and Gu Jingchun hadn't exchanged more than a few words.

Immediately, he felt a little annoyed, so he took the initiative to start the conversation.

“Miss Gu, I heard that a new jewelry store has opened in Tiandu. I’ll take you there when I have time. If you like anything, I’ll buy it for you.”

Gu Jingchun nodded upon hearing this, but before he could speak, he heard Gu Jinxi shout loudly.

"Mother, look! I can see very far."

Gu Jingchun turned his head and was immediately shocked.

At this moment, Gu Jinxi was riding on Shen Hechuan's shoulders, dancing with joy and looking at her with a smug expression.

Seeing this, Gu Jingchun didn't care about anything else and immediately rushed over.

Good heavens, this is His Highness the Crown Prince.

Her son actually rode on the Crown Prince's neck. If the ministers in the court saw this, they might punish her for disrespecting the Crown Prince.

"Xi'er, get down quickly. This is His Highness the Crown Prince. You can't ride him."

When Shen Hechuan saw Gu Jingchun running over, he immediately ran away with a smile, making Gu Jinxi, who was on his shoulder, laugh heartily.

One was fleeing, one was chasing, and one was laughing, giving off a feeling of a family of three.

If others saw this, they would surely exclaim that it was a happy family.

The same goes for Luo Ziqian.

He stared blankly at the three people who seemed to be a family, the words he was about to say no longer needed to be spoken.

If he hadn't known about Shen Hechuan's situation, he would have suspected that the three of them were really a family of three.

After all, Shen Hechuan was the crown prince, and he was usually cautious in his words and deeds, so he rarely had such a cheerful and relaxed time.

Just then, Gu Jingchun, who was chasing, stepped on a fairly thick tree branch, lost his balance, and immediately fell forward.

Luo Ziqian was startled when he saw this and immediately got up and rushed over.

But after taking only a few steps, he stopped again.

Because Shen Hechuan had already stepped forward and held her firmly in his arms.

Shen Hechuan was very nervous. When he held the person in his arms, he first breathed a sigh of relief, and then smiled with a smug and doting expression.

Luo Ziqian paused for a moment, then quickly stepped forward, pulled Gu Jingchun from Shen Hechuan's arms, looked her up and down, and then asked:

"Are you hurt?"

"No."

Gu Jingchun shook his head.

She was startled just now, and her heart is pounding.

At this moment, Shen Hechuan also put Gu Jinxi down.

The two children, one big and one small, came to Gu Jingchun's side and looked at her with concern.

The three of them only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that Gu Jingchun was alright.

After that, Luo Ziqian's gaze would frequently fall on Shen Hechuan.

Logically speaking, Shen Hechuan should be feeling very uncomfortable right now, having encountered Gu Jingchun, and should be developing a rash.

However, he saw nothing unusual at the moment, which was really strange.

Luo Ziqian was about to ask when Gu Jinxi complained that her stomach was upset.

Gu Jingchun guessed that Gu Jinxi needed to relieve herself, so he told the two of them and then took Gu Jinxi to the toilet.

After Gu Jingchun left, Luo Ziqian looked at Shen Hechuan and slowly spoke.

"You... knew her before?"

"Um."

Shen Hechuan nodded.

"How long have we known each other?"

"It's been five years."

Upon hearing this, Luo Ziqian turned his head sharply.

Five years?

"Um."

"She saved me five years ago."

As Shen Hechuan's only friend, Luo Ziqian naturally knew about his story from five years ago.

"Is she the woman who saved you before?"

Shen Hechuan nodded, his gaze fixed on Luo Ziqian.

He had been thinking about how to explain this to Luo Ziqian.

Later, he felt that there was no need to explain at all.

They are all intelligent people. Once he spends a few more hours with them, he will surely discover the clues.

Sure enough, he discovered it on the second try.

Shen Hechuan looked at Luo Ziqian with a hint of guilt in his eyes.

"It was only later that I discovered that the daughter the Marquis of Yong'an had found was actually her, but by then it was too late; the Emperor had already arranged your marriage."

"I want to explain to you, but I don't know how to start."

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