Chapter 256 Pretending

Ye Wenxi's eyes were solemn, and she lowered her voice: "Your Majesty, do you know... the past story between Emperor Rongcheng, the current Empress, and... the former Crown Prince?"

Gu Jingchun's eyes moved slightly:

"I've heard that. But... haven't these old grudges been settled long ago?

"Since Emperor Rongcheng has already married the Empress, why should he dwell on the past? The former Crown Prince has long since passed away, and the throne has changed hands. Is he still going to dwell on it?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Wenxi curled up his lips into a bitter smile with a hint of sarcasm.

"My Lady, perhaps you... still don't fully understand a man's mind."

"Many men in this world, especially when they deeply love a woman, have a possessive desire that is enough to burn away their rationality. They wish they could completely erase all of her past and make her theirs alone."

"And for some men, the thing they can't let go of and care about the most is women..."

He paused here, as if a little embarrassed. He glanced at Gu Jingchun and then continued sheepishly, "Care about a woman's first time."

"The rumors in the palace right now are pointing to the Empress. They say that she didn't bleed on her wedding night, so they suspect she's not a virgin."

"What's worse, they even suspect that the Crown Prince...is not your Majesty's biological son."

Upon hearing this, Gu Jingchun was stunned for a moment, then snorted.

"What a joke! Back then, Emperor Rongcheng disregarded the Empress's wishes and forcibly abducted her into the palace.

Now, at this critical moment, he's actually thinking about this?"

Gu Jingchun snorted again as he spoke.

"You men are really funny. You have three wives and four concubines, but you demand that women be faithful to you and remain virgins."

"In my opinion, in this world, women should have three wives and four concubines. Men can just focus on making money outside, and women won't be jealous."

When Ye Wenxi heard this, he raised his head in shock, then coughed awkwardly, and then spoke hesitantly:

"You...this idea is not bad."

Gu Jingchun waved his hand casually.

"I'd better forget it. You men are really good at being jealous."

Not to mention others, just talk about Chen Hechuan. If he heard her and thought she had such thoughts, who knows how he would torture her in the future.

Even for his own safety, Gu Jingchun had to get rid of this dangerous thought.

So, she immediately shook her head and said:

"In that case, let's return to the palace as soon as possible. You've drunk too much today, so get some rest first. We'll set off early tomorrow morning."

After saying that, she immediately turned and left.

Ye Wenxi looked at her back, his eyes filled with disappointment, and after a while he hummed in self-mockery.

He really hoped that Gu Jingchun would have such an idea.

In this way, he might still have a chance to stand by her side.

Otherwise, given his background, he was destined not to be in her eyes.

Over the years, he had tried every possible means to finally stand by her side.

For this purpose, he specially looked for the pair of jade bracelets, intending to confess his feelings to her when he returned, but he was one step too late.

When he came back, he learned that she had been taken into the palace by the prince.

Although he knew Gu Jingchun's personality, he still had a glimmer of hope in his heart, hoping that she had no interest in the prince.

But that night, when he caught a glimpse of the look in Gu Jingchun's eyes as he looked at Chen Hechuan, he understood everything.

At that moment, he was so jealous that he couldn't help but speak provocatively.

Just like tonight, he provoked again, just because of the unwillingness in his heart.

He watched Gu Jingchun helping Shen Hechuan leave, and was so jealous that he deliberately called her over.

At this moment, even if he wanted to look at her more, it became a luxury.

When he returns to Tiandu, he is afraid that even seeing her will be difficult as climbing to heaven.

Thinking of this, Ye Wenxi felt more and more bitter in his heart, and he could not help but close his eyes and lie down.

Seeing this, the servant beside him hurriedly covered him with a thin blanket.

Ye Wenxi was silent for a long time before he slowly uttered:

"Remember to accidentally tell someone what you just said."

The servant understood immediately and replied, "Yes, sir."

The next day, the morning light was dim.

Everyone got up early and packed their luggage.

By the time everything was ready, it was already bright.

When Gu Jingchun and his group went out, they saw that the door was already full of people gathered outside.

As soon as they saw Gu Jingchun and Shen Hechuan coming out, they immediately knelt on the ground and expressed their gratitude in the simplest way.

As soon as Gu Jingchun boarded the carriage, the people came forward and offered all kinds of food and snacks, filling the bags of Lan Xin, Xiaoman and others.

Gu Jinxi looked out the car window at the eager expectations and gratitude in the people's eyes, and her heart was filled with emotion.

He turned his head and looked at Gu Jingchun with a pair of clear eyes, his tone was more firm than ever before:

"Mom, I like this feeling.

I want to help the people, and I want to use my own strength to make them live a good life."

Gu Jingchun nodded with a smile and gently stroked the top of his head:

"Then Xi'er, you must study harder in the future. Follow your teacher and father and learn the ways to govern the country and maintain peace. Only in this way can you better help the people."

Gu Jinxi nodded heavily:

"Don't worry, mother. This time when I return to the palace, I will definitely not be lazy anymore!"

Gu Jingchun said gently:

"However, when you return to the palace, don't be so overly restrained as before, forgetting your true nature and not daring to speak your mind."

Gu Jinxi's eyes brightened:

"Don't worry, mother. Xier will not let you down this time!"

Seeing his son's confident look, Gu Jingchun smiled with relief.

However, outside the carriage at this moment, Shen Hechuan, who was riding his horse, did not look very good.

He woke up this morning with a terrible headache.

The pain didn't feel like a hangover, but more like a bump on the head.

He asked Tianji, and Tianji only said that when he was found, he had already fallen to the ground.

He had no memory of this.

He clearly remembered that it was Gu Jingchun who sent him back to his room.

He even had a dream about this.

In the dream, Gu Jingchun was like a spirit, her eyes full of charm, which made him almost unable to control himself.

The soft touch was so real that if he had not woken up alone in his bedroom, he would have really doubted whether he had really had physical contact with her last night.

Chen Hechuan couldn't help but look sideways at Ye Wenxi.

The secret confrontation with Ye Wenxi last night is still vivid in my mind.

If it was just speculation before, he was now certain of it - Ye Wenxi's feelings for Gu Jingchun were definitely not simple.

Ye Wenxi also followed on horseback.

His back was straight, but his face was slightly tired, which reduced his usual elegant and scholarly air.

Noticing Shen Hechuan's gaze, he immediately saluted respectfully with his fists clasped together, his posture humble and docile, completely different from the arrogant and provocative look of yesterday.

Seeing this, Shen Hechuan couldn't help but snorted coldly:

"Hmph! Pretending."

After saying that, he squeezed his horse's belly, urged it forward a few steps, and deliberately kept some distance from Ye Wenxi.

Ye Wenxi rode slowly, lightly pulling the reins to slow down the horse, walked to Gu Jingchun's carriage, raised his hand and tapped the window.