Chapter 1574: As a last resort, I am still here
"Qiqing, you really don't want to eat something?"
"ah……"
Gu Qiqing, who was sitting by the window, turned around and saw Zhu Chengxuan standing in front of her. He asked her gently, then quickly stood up and shook his head, saying, "I can't eat anymore. Your Highness, don't bother."
"oh……"
Zhu Chengxuan felt a little disappointed.
When he first heard that there were dirty things in the Yiku Palace, and the imperial concubine asked him to bring Qiqing and his sister Xinping back to his Yiku Palace, he was so happy that he could finally play the role of host and entertain her himself.
So, as soon as I came back, I set a table with exquisite snacks.
But Gu Qiqing didn't eat a single piece.
She just sat by the window, watching the sky gradually darken outside, looking very worried.
He thought for a moment and then said, "Well, have some hot tea."
“…”
"I see you don't look well either."
Seeing his sincerity, Gu Qiqing felt embarrassed to refuse, so he reached out and took a cup of tea, smiling and said, "Thank you, Your Highness."
Zhu Chengxuan then smiled.
When I turned around, I saw Xinping sitting at the table with her mouth full of snack crumbs. I couldn't help but laugh. I walked over, put her on my lap, and wiped her mouth.
Seeing this scene, a smile appeared on Gu Qiqing's face.
But in my heart, I can never relax.
Just now in Yiku Palace, Zhu Chengxuan heard Ran Xiaoyu say that there were dirty things inside and asked them to come to Chengqian Palace. She might have been ecstatic, but she suddenly became worried.
Filthy things?
What filthy things?
When she thought about how they came ashore after skating and found that the imperial concubine had left, and she heard that Si Muzhen had left long ago, she felt even more uneasy.
I have a vague feeling that this matter may be related to Si Muzhen.
I wonder what trouble this sister has caused in the palace again.
If you misbehave at home, the worst that can happen is a beating or making you kneel in the ancestral hall, but if you misbehave in the palace, you will be beheaded.
What’s even more terrifying is that it will bring disaster to relatives!
Although there is no news yet, Gu Qiqing's palms are already full of cold sweat.
"Qi Qing."
Suddenly, she heard Zhu Chengxuan's gentle voice coming from behind her. Gu Qiqing turned around and saw him smiling gently at her, then said, "No matter what happens, you don't have to worry."
“…”
"There's the Imperial Concubine."
“…”
Gu Qiqing looked at him, his eyes flickering slightly.
Although Zhu Chengxuan did not say it explicitly, he seemed to have seen something from the beginning, but he just didn't say anything.
I think, as the King of Wei, he has experienced everything.
Hearing his comfort, Gu Qiqing felt a little relieved and nodded: "Thank you, Your Highness."
Zhu Chengxuan looked at her and slowly turned his head away, still looking outside. In fact, there was still something in his heart that he hadn't said out loud -
If absolutely necessary, I'm still here.
However, although he was the King of Wei, he was just a King of Wei and could do nothing for her.
So, these words were not uttered.
At this moment, the eunuch Tingfu from the Yikun Palace came in from outside and kowtowed to them: "Your servant greets His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei and Her Royal Highness the Princess."
As soon as he saw it was him, Gu Qiqing stood up immediately.
Zhu Chengxuan asked, "Tingfu, what happened at Yikun Palace?"
Tingfu smiled and said, "Nothing."
"So why are you here——"
"The Imperial Concubine instructed that Miss Qiqing be escorted out of the palace as it was getting late."
"ah……"
Upon hearing the news, Zhu Chengxuan couldn't help but sigh.
Although I know that it is impossible for Gu Qiqing to stay in the palace overnight, I still hope that she can stay for a while longer, even if she doesn't speak, it would be nice for me to stay with her.
He said, "You're leaving so soon."
“…”
Hearing him say this, Tingfu could only smile awkwardly and said, "It's getting late, and the Imperial Concubine is worried that the road will be difficult to travel."
"Oh, that's right."
Zhu Chengxuan smiled awkwardly.
When Gu Qiqing, who was standing by, saw him like this, he felt an indescribable feeling in his heart.
However, this is not what she is most worried about. Tingfu asked her to leave the palace and go home immediately when she came. What about Si Muzhen?
So she stepped forward and asked, "By the way, where is Sister Mu Zhen?"
"Her?"
When Si Muzhen was mentioned, Lian Tingfu showed a look of disdain on his face.
Being a slave in the palace, she had seen a lot of things and was not surprised by anything. But as the sister of the imperial concubine and a lady from a famous family, she did such a thing. Not only would the imperial concubine be angry, but even the slaves would find it despicable.
As soon as he saw his expression, Gu Qiqing's heart skipped a beat.
I hurriedly asked, "What happened to her?"
Tingfu only said: "The Imperial Concubine has instructed that the carriage is ready over there. Let Miss Gu go first, and Miss Si will be here soon."
"oh……"
Gu Qiqing breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that Si Muzhen could still leave the palace.
She was still young and thought that as long as the person was still alive, nothing serious had happened. Little did she know that the undercurrent beneath the calm surface of the lake was the most dangerous and deadly.
However, she looked back again.
Sure enough, Zhu Chengxuan showed a reluctant expression on his face.
But it was difficult to say anything, so she could only say softly, "Your Highness, I will take my leave now."
"You, are you leaving now?"
"The Imperial Concubine has already given instructions."
"oh……"
Zhu Chengxuan was a little dejected, while Gu Qiqing felt someone grabbing his hand. He looked down and saw that Xiao Xinping had run up to him and grabbed his fingers.
"Miss, please come and play with me more often."
Seeing her so cute, Gu Qiqing couldn't help laughing.
"Yes, sir."
After saying goodbye to them, he followed Tingfu out of Chengqian Palace. After walking a long way in the twilight, he arrived at the palace gate. Sure enough, the carriage was already parked there.
However, unlike when we came here, there are two carriages here.
Gu Qiqing was stunned for a moment: "This is——"
Tingfu said, "This is the order of the Imperial Concubine. This time, Miss Qiqing and Miss Si will take separate carriages."
“…”
This sentence and this arrangement seemed to tell Gu Qiqing that something had happened.
She became even more nervous and didn't dare to ask any more questions. She obediently got on the carriage in front.
Just as she sat down, she heard footsteps outside. She hurried to the window, lifted the curtain and looked out, and was immediately startled.
Si Muzhen came over.
She was wrapped in a wind cloak, tightly from head to toe, like a dumpling.
What happened? Is her dress dirty?
Just when Gu Qiqing was confused and was about to ask, Ran Xiaoyu came with Si Muzhen. She walked to the window of Gu Qiqing's carriage and handed him a letter.
"This is--"
"Miss Gu, this is what the Imperial Concubine instructed. Please be sure to hand it over to your father, Lord Gu."
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