Chapter 107: Patience and Guidance

Just like when he first saw her.

She was also wearing a red dress, holding a wintersweet, dancing gracefully in the snow.

Just one glance made his heart beat fast, and from then on, he could no longer take his eyes off her.

But at that time, her eyes never fell on him, and she never danced for him.

Just like now.

When Jiang Xianhao finished her song, the palace maids around her cheered, but when they looked up, they saw Emperor Rongcheng standing at the door in a daze.

The palace maids were startled and quickly knelt down to pay their respects.

Jiang Xianhao also turned around. The moment he saw Emperor Rong Cheng, he paused, and then the happy smile on his face disappeared in an instant, and finally turned into an expressionless face.

Her eyes seemed to be covered by a layer of fog. She only glanced at him once, then lowered her head in disgust and saluted:

"Your Majesty, be well."

Emperor Rongcheng nodded in agreement.

Jiang Xianhao stood up and stopped talking. He just lowered his head and looked ahead, his eyes not even on Emperor Rongcheng.

Helplessly, Emperor Rongcheng spoke first.

"Today, I had nothing to do, so I was just taking a walk. I came to your place and saw that your door was open, so I came over to take a look."

As he spoke, he took a step forward, his eyes falling on Jiang Xianhao, unconsciously adding a touch of affection.

"I haven't seen you dance in a long time. Seeing you dance today, I can see that you're still as skilled as ever. How about you dance for me again?"

Hearing this, Jiang Xian took a step back calmly, knelt down and saluted:

"Your Majesty, thank you for your compliment. I am already old, and just now I was just stretching my muscles because I had nothing better to do."

"I am so exhausted now that I cannot dance any more. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Rongcheng's expression changed several times, and the tenderness in his eyes was no longer there.

"After all these years, are you still going to talk to me like this?"

Jiang Xianhao's expression remained calm, as if he had not noticed the anger of Emperor Rongcheng. He saluted again and said:

"Your Majesty, you have misunderstood. I have always spoken this way and have no other intentions. If Your Majesty does not like it, I can change it."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Rongcheng couldn't help but sigh.

"Forget it!"

"I'm the one who's asking for trouble!"

As he said this, he snorted coldly, flicked his long sleeves, turned around and strode away.

Jiang Xianhao looked at Emperor Rongcheng's back with a calm and long gaze. After a while, he looked at the palace maid beside him.

"It's getting late, let's take a rest."

And at this time in the East Palace.

After Chen Hechuan returned from Wanhe Hall, he went straight to the courtyard where Gu Jingchun was.

Gu Jingchun has been locked up in this room since he was captured by Shen Hechuan that day.

Gu Jingchun tried every possible way to get out of the room, but failed.

Finally, she started pretending to be sick. Seeing this, the palace maid guarding the gate came in to check on her.

Gu Jingchun took advantage of this gap and ran out quickly.

However, he was caught just as he ran out of the door.

After that day, Shen Hechuan learned the news and ordered people to make a pair of golden shackles to lock Gu Jingchun on the bed.

It was also after that day that Gu Jingchun became obedient.

He who knows the times is a hero.

She has seen it clearly.

She is now a fish on the chopping board. As long as Shen Hechuan is willing, he has countless ways to torture her.

Even if she escaped from this courtyard, she could not escape from the palace.

In that case, she might as well be honest, preserve her own strength, let Shen Hechuan relax his vigilance, and then find a way to leave.

To be honest, Shen Hechuan's reaction was really beyond her expectations.

She thought Shen Hechuan would kill her, but she never expected that he would imprison her.

After all, he looks so elegant and upright, but I didn't expect that he is so crazy at heart.

Now, she was lying on the bed bored, and the locked door was suddenly pushed open.

One of Gu Jingchun's hands was chained to the bed, and he immediately stood up when he saw Shen Hechuan walk in.

His face was gloomy, and his eyes were fixed on her, as if filled with immense anger, as he rushed straight towards her.

"What are you going to do?"

Gu Jingchun subconsciously wanted to retreat, but was grabbed by Chen Hechuan.

Immediately afterwards, Shen Hechuan buried his head in the crook of her neck.

Gu Jingchun: ...

She slowly breathed a sigh of relief, and then began to wonder.

What happened to Chen Hechuan?

Feeling the heat on her shoulder, she carefully asked:

"Your Highness, you...what's wrong?"

But Chen Hechuan kept holding her in his arms, remaining silent.

After a moment, Gu Jingchun felt a numbness in his shoulders and then he slowly spoke.

"Your Highness, my shoulder... is numb."

Hearing this, Shen Hechuan, who had buried his head in his shoulders, raised his head and stared at Gu Jingchun with a pair of scarlet eyes.

"Don't call me Your Highness!"

He said, emotions surging in his eyes.

"Call me... Mu Qian..."

Gu Jingchun paused and felt his heart tighten.

Back then, she liked to call him Mu Qian the most.

Each sentence, with a different tone, is melodious and beautiful.

But now…

Gu Jingchun looked at Chen Hechuan, his eyes were deep, as if the mist in his eyes had dissipated, revealing a hint of pity and begging in his eyes.

Seeing this, Gu Jingchun's heart softened. He couldn't help but sigh secretly and slowly called him.

"Mu Qian."

Chen Hechuan's eyes lit up, like a child who had eaten candy, and his eyes curved.

Looks just like Gu Jinxi when she is happy.

"Mu Qian."

Gu Jingchun called him again, as if he was coaxing Gu Jinxi, and guiding him step by step.

"Let me go and let me hug you, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Hechuan's gaze could not help but fall on Gu Jingchun's locked wrist.

Her wrists were delicate and white, and even though he had ordered someone to wrap the golden shackles with cloth, there was still a red mark left on them.

Chen Hechuan frowned, feeling a little distressed. He quickly took out the key from his arms and was about to open the door for Gu Jingchun.

However, perhaps because he was too hasty, he stumbled and half-knelt beside the bed.

Seeing this, Gu Jingchun couldn't help but help him carefully.

But for some reason, Shen Hechuan's body seemed to tremble slightly.

She was confused for a moment, then she heard a light "click" and Shen Hechuan had already opened the shackles on her hands.

Then he took her wrist in his palm and rubbed it gently.

It was as if he was holding some rare treasure.

Gu Jingchun looked at Chen Hechuan who was kneeling on the ground, and his heart softened.

To be honest, she really likes Shen Hechuan.

If it weren't for his identity, she would definitely be reluctant to leave him now.

However, for the sake of her son and her safety, she had to abandon him.

Just as she was thinking, Gu Jingchun raised her eyes and saw Chen Hechuan raising his head with a pair of watery eyes, looking at her with anticipation.