Hearing that Chen Zhizhou was back, Gu Qing's eyes welled with tears, and her eyebrows were slightly furrowed into a knot, "You..."
She wanted to say something, but for a moment she stopped herself.
This time she did not die. She and Chen Zhizhou survived, but they felt like they had survived a disaster.
"Qing'er, the Gu family—" Chen Zhizhou's face was gloomy, and he sighed deeply as he spoke, "The Gu family is gone."
Gu Qing finally understood why Chen Zhizhou had such a gloomy face and was so cautious when speaking.
She firmly grasped Chen Zhizhou's hand and said, "Let's do what we have to do. Gu Yunzhao is my father. This is just my blood relationship with him. It has nothing to do with how many evil things he has done. Killing someone means paying with your life. This has always been the way it should be!"
"I was afraid that you would be sad, but I didn't expect..." Chen Zhizhou let out a long sigh as if relieved of a heavy burden.
The two looked at each other, and there was only each other in their eyes.
Gu Qing intertwined her fingers with his, holding them tightly, not wanting to let go for even a moment.
"I'm afraid I'll be a little busy these days. There are important matters to deal with in the palace. You should stay at home and recuperate. Don't go out. Be obedient." Chen Zhizhou raised his big hand and gently brushed away the loose hair by her ears.
Gu Qing agreed without even thinking...
Although she was a little curious, after all, the emperor's death was a national mourning. As Chen Zhizhou's first wife, she should naturally attend the funeral.
However, Chen Zhizhou didn't mention it, so she didn't ask.
These days, Gu Qing's heart was filled with complicated emotions. She also felt fortunate to have survived and began to look forward to a happy future with Chen Zhizhou.
I also feel a little worried.
After all, I heard from people outside that the heinous crimes committed by Gu Yunzhao are enough to kill all nine generations of his family!
In the end, Chen Zhizhou was the one who supported him, even if it meant offending the new emperor, in order to protect the Gu family's branch...
Gu Qing strolled along the corridor. She walked forward absentmindedly and looked up at the white lanterns hanging all over the courtyard.
On weekdays, Cui Ru and the others would not allow Gu Qing to go out and walk around freely, saying that the Chen family had many guests these days and she did not like socializing, so it was better for her to stay away.
In addition, Gu Qing's injuries have not yet healed. If he catches a cold and gets infected, he will be in even greater trouble.
Gu Qing had always obeyed, but today, for some unknown reason, she came to the front yard to take a look...
From a long distance away, when Mother Chen saw Gu Qing coming out, she couldn't contain her fear. She walked up to her quickly and said, "Qing'er, you little girl, why did you run out without saying a word? Go back to your bedroom and lie down. You are in such a terrible state now..."
"Mom, I'm fine. I just feel too bored staying in the bedroom all day." Gu Qing bit her lip and explained herself in a low voice.
Mother Chen took her arm and walked cautiously to the backyard: "You are different now. The fetus in your belly was left behind after the disaster. You are already weak, and you are pregnant with a fetus..."
What fetus?
Gu Qing was completely confused when she heard what her mother-in-law said.
"You, you don't know you're pregnant?" Madam Chen suddenly realized she had said the wrong thing. She took a breath and continued to mutter, "A few days ago, Zhou'er said that your health wasn't good and it was hard to take care of yourself. He originally wanted to give up the baby... Your grandmother said to take good care of it and see what happens."
After hearing what her mother-in-law said, Gu Qing finally understood why Chen Zhizhou didn't tell her about her pregnancy.
It seems that Chen Zhizhou has made up his mind and does not intend to keep the child.
A female voice came from not far away, "Hey, did you see that? Is that the Third Young Master's wife? Standing with the Madam?"
"It looks like the Third Young Master's wife. Are we seeing things? How could it be the Third Young Master's wife..."
After hearing the discussion behind her, Mrs. Chen hurried towards the backyard. She also took Gu Qing's hand and urged her: "Qing'er, hurry up, let's go back to the backyard and lie down and recuperate."
This is not right.
It was obvious that those people were servants of the Chen family. Why were they so curious about Gu Qing?
unless--
Gu Qing still smiled on the surface, without showing any abnormality at all.
Mother Chen said she would bring her some chicken soup and specifically told Gu Qing to lie down and rest well. If she felt tired or had any discomfort, she should ask someone to find a doctor...
Cui Ru and Gu Qing were the only ones left in the bedroom.
"Cuihe, tell me, are you hiding something from me?" Gu Qing glanced out the window.
Since she woke up, the Chen family has changed.
There are always people serving her on weekdays, and she is pregnant now. No matter whether Chen Zhizhou wants this child or not, he will not be so indifferent to it.
Ever since Gu regained consciousness, the only servant she saw most often was Cuiru.
Add to that the unusual reaction of her mother-in-law today, and the words the servants said when they saw her, all this evidence fully proves...
"Young Madam, please spare me. It's not that I intentionally want to hide it from you, but the Third Young Master said that things outside have not been arranged yet. I, I dare not say it..." Cui Ru fell to her knees on the ground with a thud.
Gu Qing smiled as if she understood everything. She waved her hand, looked Cui Ru up and down carefully, and then said quietly, "Does everyone outside know that I'm dead now?"
"Yes..." Cuiru bit her lips tightly, and her voice was extremely nervous when she answered.
No wonder.
Gu Qing had already roughly guessed the whole story.
The Gu family committed a heinous crime and colluded with the fifth prince to rebel in secret. In addition, the evidence she had submitted before was too serious, even if she read it out in front of all the civil and military officials in the court.
No one would believe that Gu Qing could judge the situation and that she and her father had already...
If the Gu family makes a mistake, Gu Qing will also be implicated.
Fifteen days later.
On the day the old emperor was buried, bad news came from the capital.
Chen Zhizhou committed suicide by taking poison.
The man sitting on the couch in the funeral procession leaving the city had a gloomy expression on his face!
Li Xiangji's brows furrowed, his expression instantly cold. He slammed his palm down on the table with all his might. "What did you just say? Chen Zhizhou committed suicide by taking poison, and Old Master Chen resigned and returned home. Is the Chen family leaving Beijing?"
The young eunuch's voice trembled, and he stuttered as he spoke: "Yes, Your Majesty, Lord Chen said that their Chen family is originally a crude family and cannot stand the intrigues and deceptions in this capital."
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