Chapter 130: Seeds of Doubt

As Luo Ziqian spoke, he raised the jade pendant.

Upon seeing this, Dexi immediately took the jade pendant and presented it respectfully to Emperor Rongcheng.

When Luo Ziqian presented the jade pendant, he couldn't help crying again when he thought of his own experience.

Tears streamed down his bruised and swollen face, and he looked like a child whose candy had been taken away.

He lacks the maturity and steadiness of an average counselor.

When Emperor Rongcheng saw this, he couldn't help but frown slightly.

He looked at Luo Ziqian and really doubted whether such a person who was more likely to cause trouble than to accomplish anything was really someone close to Chen Hechuan?

He just lost his wife and could only run over and cry. What could he do to help Shen Hechuan?

Perhaps the most useful thing he did was designing and inventing the big firecracker!

As for the other things, I'm afraid that Shen Hechuan deliberately fabricated and spread them in order to elevate Luo Ziqian's status.

After all, such things were common in the court, and Emperor Rongcheng just turned a blind eye and never asked about it.

Emperor Rongcheng thought about this and unconsciously relaxed his vigilance towards Luo Ziqian. Then he lowered his head to look at the jade pendant.

And when I saw it, I felt that it looked familiar.

Concubine Hui was thinking the same thing, and she looked at the jade pendant and exclaimed in surprise.

"This jade pendant..."

She stopped talking suddenly and looked at Emperor Rongcheng.

Seeing her hesitant look, Emperor Rongcheng quickly asked, "What's wrong with this jade pendant?"

Concubine Hui faced the oppressive gaze of Emperor Rongcheng and hesitated for a moment before continuing:

"This jade pendant looks familiar to me. I vaguely remember that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince often wore it."

"However, I was far away at the time and couldn't see clearly. It's possible that I was mistaken."

"After all, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the heir apparent to a nation. How could he do something as absurd as disobeying the emperor's order and kidnapping the bride?"

When Emperor Rongcheng heard this, his face changed color.

His lips were tightly pursed and his eyes looked straight at Luo Ziqian.

But when he met Luo Ziqian's face, he couldn't bear to look at it, so he turned his head away and continued:

"Are you sure this thing was left behind by those people who kidnapped the bride?"

Luo Ziqian nodded.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Rongcheng's face immediately turned ugly.

With a cold face, he immediately ordered: "Come, go and see where the prince is and have him come to see me immediately."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Hui immediately said:

"Your Majesty, please think twice. I was just speaking casually. It is still unknown whether it belongs to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

You guys are making such a big fuss about calling the Crown Prince back. If I am wrong, I will be a sinner for eternity."

It seemed that Concubine Hui was speaking in favor of Shen Hechuan, but in fact she was hinting to Emperor Rongcheng that if she did so, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince might be well prepared so that he could hide the person in advance.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Rongcheng immediately changed his tone.

"Come here, bring the prince back to me immediately."

"Be discreet in your actions, and don't let the Crown Prince know about this in advance."

Dexi nodded when he heard this and then went down to make arrangements.

Half an hour later, the leader who went to capture the prince returned early.

He knelt in front of Emperor Rongcheng and recounted what had just happened on the streets of Tiandu.

Emperor Rongcheng was surprised for a moment, and his face showed some hesitation.

I couldn't help but start to doubt whether I had misunderstood Chen Hechuan.

However, Concubine Hui beside her exclaimed.

"Oh my! I never imagined that our Crown Prince would have such high prestige in Tiandu. This kind of overwhelming response was only seen when Your Majesty ascended the throne."

After saying this, Emperor Rongcheng's face immediately changed.

Luo Ziqian, who had been kneeling on the ground and crying breathlessly, heard this and felt alarm bells blaring in his heart. He immediately said:

"Your Highness, what you said is very strange."

"Your Majesty ascended the throne because the people loved and admired the new king."

"And now, Your Highness is supported by the people. Although the people are speaking up for Your Highness, it is ultimately because the Crown Prince supports him under the influence of His Majesty.

It's clearly the same thing, how come it tastes different when it lands in your mouth?"

Upon hearing this, Concubine Hui immediately snorted coldly.

"Everyone says that Lord Luo is the Crown Prince's right-hand man. When I first heard the news, I was a little skeptical. Now that I've heard what Lord Luo said, I realize how eloquent you are. You managed to change the subject and exonerate the Crown Prince with just a few words."

"Your Majesty, after all, we are helping you find a fiancée. But judging by what you say, I'm sure you only have our Crown Prince in mind, not our Majesty, right?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Ziqian immediately frowned and acted as if he was about to cry.

"Your Majesty, I have only expressed my doubts. How can you put such an accusation on me?

Fortunately, His Majesty is still here, otherwise, I would not be able to explain myself even if I had eight mouths in the future."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Hui did not bother to argue and just shouted loudly.

"Shut up!"

"Recognize your identity!"

"I am the imperial concubine!"

Luo Ziqian's face paused, and he had to lower his head, act respectful, and stopped talking.

Upon seeing this, Concubine Hui looked at Emperor Rongcheng.

She did not expect Emperor Rongcheng to completely believe what she said today.

What she said was just to point out that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has now reached the point where he has the support of the people and is enough to threaten the position of Emperor Rongcheng.

This is a good thing for the prince, but for Emperor Rongcheng, it is a real threat.

Power has been the goal that everyone has pursued since ancient times.

Emperor Rongcheng spent his entire life before he finally sat on this position.

He was suspicious by nature, and now he felt that he was still young. Even if he was the crown prince, he didn't want him to threaten his position.

Therefore, at this time, Chen Hechuan seemed to be explaining his grievances to Emperor Rongcheng.

In fact, a seed of doubt was planted in the heart of Emperor Rongcheng.

However, Concubine Hui still underestimated Shen Hechuan's status among the people.

Unexpectedly, her plan had no effect on him.

However, this is not important. After all, making Emperor Rongcheng suspicious of him is not completely a waste of effort.

Thinking of this, Concubine Hui felt relieved.

At this moment, Chen Hechuan was led slowly into the hall.

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And on the other side at this time.

After Shen Hechuan left, Gu Jingchun looked around and began to look at the place.

Obviously, this is just an ordinary small house with two entrances.

There's nothing special about it from the inside.

It was obviously a place specially chosen by Chen Hechuan. It was not obvious. I'm afraid that if others wanted to investigate, they would have to spend some effort.

She looked around and found nothing, so she took a few steps forward, opened the door and walked out.

As soon as I went out, I saw two maids standing respectfully outside.

When they saw Gu Jingchun coming out, they immediately bowed respectfully.

Gu Jingchun nodded and spoke a few words to them seemingly casually.