Chapter 162 It Has Nothing to Do with Her

But his words had no effect. At this time, Shen Hechuan was lying on the bed and slowly closed his eyes.

The news of Shen Hechuan's imprisonment soon spread to the banquet.

The banquet was just halfway through when Gu Jingchun was brought to the front by Princess Rongyang.

He happened to be sitting opposite Situ Mingji.

Ever since the recent episode, Situ Mingji's gaze would fall on Gu Jingchun from time to time.

However, Gu Jingchun didn't care, because she was more focused on Concubine Hui at this time.

Because she always felt that Concubine Hui looked at her strangely today.

What he said was quite meaningful, and it was obvious that he had known her for a long time.

This made Gu Jingchun alert.

It was at this time that news came that Shen Hechuan was thrown into prison for refusing marriage.

For a moment, everyone started talking, but Concubine Hui curled her lips and looked at Gu Jingchun meaningfully.

She really underestimated this woman.

It was in vain that she had been worried about the news about Shen Hechuan and Situ Mingji for a long time.

I didn't expect that she had such ability to make Shen Hechuan openly defy the order and refuse the marriage.

However, this is a great opportunity for her.

Her Prince Rui has been locked up for long enough!

Now it can finally come out.

When Situ Mingji heard the news, he paused and his eyes immediately fell on Gu Jingchun.

Why did the prince refuse the marriage?

Is it because of Gu Jingchun?

Situ Mingji thought again, Gu Jingchun was just a widow, and the prince probably wouldn't even look at her. How could His Royal Highness the Prince refuse the marriage because of her?

She is really possessed by a demon.

I actually wanted to marry Feifei just because of a word from someone else.

Thinking of this, Situ Mingji gradually calmed down.

She believed that the prince would agree to the marriage.

Her father was the most trusted Chief Censor of the Emperor Rongcheng.

As long as the two of them get married, Chen Hechuan will secure the position of crown prince.

No man can resist the temptation of power.

She believed that the prince would make the right choice.

The Queen Mother did not show up at this banquet because of the accident that happened to the Crown Prince.

And ended hastily.

After the banquet, Gu Jingchun was taken to Shou'an Palace.

As soon as she entered, she heard the Queen Mother's words.

"Hechuan was imprisoned by the emperor for refusing marriage."

Gu Jingchun nodded, "Your Highness has heard about it."

The Queen Mother sighed.

"I know that the Crown Prince wants to leave the throne to you."

"But, considering his current situation and your status, it's really too difficult."

"He is the crown prince after all, and he will inevitably have three wives and four concubines in the future. Are you going to watch him miss this golden opportunity?"

When Gu Jingchun heard this, he guessed what the empress dowager wanted to say, and his heart sank slightly.

"Your Majesty, I grew up in the countryside and am used to a life of freedom. I don't like life in the palace at all, and I have no intention of marrying the Crown Prince.

This has always been the case, and it will not change in the future."

The implication of this statement is that it is the prince's business and has nothing to do with her.

The Queen Mother seemed not to have expected Gu Jingchun's words to be so decisive, and she sighed.

However, she thought in her heart that these words were just superficial words from Gu Jingchun.

She didn't believe that Gu Jingchun would give up this opportunity to rise to fame and insist on being an ordinary citizen.

Retreating in order to advance is actually a good idea.

Under normal circumstances, the empress dowager would have said a few more words for Gu Jingchun and helped her improve her position.

However, now was a pressing matter, so the Queen Mother stopped beating around the bush and said directly:

"It's already this time, what nonsense are you talking about?

After all, you are Xier's mother, and you will inevitably have to enter the palace in the future."

"So, I thought, I'll ask you to persuade the Crown Prince to agree to this marriage as soon as possible."

After she finished speaking, she was afraid that Gu Jingchun would be unhappy, so she comforted him, "The girl from the Situ family is sensible and knows the big picture. She will definitely not make things difficult for you in the future. You can rest assured."

Gu Jingchun couldn't help but sneer in his heart when he heard this.

She slowly knelt down and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I'm sorry I cannot obey your command."

The Queen Mother also expected that Gu Jingchun would refuse, so she told her the conditions she wanted to offer her.

"Don't worry, I can promise you a position as a concubine.

Xier will always be your Majesty's eldest grandson, and this will never change."

As for what Chen Hechuan had said to her about making Gu Jingchun the Crown Princess, the Queen Mother didn't take it to heart at all.

After all, given Gu Jingchun's current status, becoming a crown princess would be extremely difficult.

The position of the prince's concubine was the highest position she gave to Gu Jingchun.

However, Gu Jingchun continued firmly, "Your Majesty, I will not enter the palace, let alone persuade His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother immediately frowned, and a hint of dissatisfaction appeared on her face as she looked at Gu Jingchun.

Gu Jingchun continued to explain, "I don't want to enter the palace because I don't like the life there, and I don't want Xi'er and I to be caught up in the danger of fighting for power.

This point, I have already told His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and His Royal Highness has already agreed."

Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother frowned even deeper.

Gu Jinxi is of royal blood. She can stay outside for a while, but how can she not enter the palace for a long time?

Gu Jingchun continued, "Besides, I have sworn that I will never be a concubine. No matter how high the status of a concubine is, she is still a concubine. Therefore, I am unwilling to do so.

Furthermore, I am a stubborn person and not a good person after all, and I am unable to consider the overall situation.

Therefore, even if I do not marry His Royal Highness, I cannot persuade him to marry someone else."

After Gu Jingchun finished speaking, he bowed again.

"Please, Queen Mother, I cannot obey your command."

The Queen Mother did not expect Gu Jingchun to be so direct. She was so angry that she was speechless for a long time.

She wanted to refute, but Gu Jingchun's words were so flawless that she could only turn cold and say sternly, "Gu Jingchun, do you also want to disobey my order?"

Gu Jingchun raised his head, the stubbornness in his eyes remained unchanged.

"If the Empress Dowager insists on having this minister do this, then I have no choice but to disobey her order."

"you……"

The Queen Mother was very angry with Gu Jingchun.

He almost couldn't breathe, and Nanny Li hurried forward to comfort him, and he felt much better.

The Queen Mother was so angry that she wanted to imprison Gu Jingchun, but then she thought that her grandson must not be left without anyone to take care of him.

In the end, they had no choice but to let Gu Jingchun go back in frustration.

When Gu Jingchun came out of the palace, he was in a trance for a moment.

She has always been decisive and rarely feels so confused.

Her attitude towards Chen Hechuan has always been to distance herself from him.

Even though she had him in her heart, her attitude of staying away from him never wavered.