Chapter 129: Holding the golden hair as a token of authority, no one is allowed to enter
This incident was by no means accidental. It seemed to have been premeditated. It might have been planned before Chu Ang brought back the Dongzhu.
Also, it was too strange that Aunt Fang and Chu Nanxin did not leave earlier or later, but went to Ning'an Temple at this critical moment.
How could there be such a coincidence in this world?
A thought flashed through Chu Ruohan's mind. There must be some unspeakable secret between Chu Ang and Aunt Fang, or have they reached some shady deal?
"Immediately send someone to find Chu Ang's whereabouts. Also, go and see if Aunt Fang and Chu Nanxin are in Ning'an Temple."
After Chu Ruohan gave the order, she stood up. She was going to the government office.
However, when she arrived at the gate of the Marquis' Mansion, she unexpectedly saw Gu Junze. The carriage had already been prepared.
The wheels rolled slowly and the carriage swayed forward.
Inside the carriage, Chu Ruohan's brows were furrowed, and she was weighed down by many things.
She finally couldn't help but take a deep breath. The annoyance in her heart made her feel that the whole carriage was becoming oppressive.
She reached out and lifted the car curtain in annoyance, wanting to get some fresh air.
However, when she looked out the window, she realized the carriage was going in the wrong direction.
"Where are we going? Aren't we going to the Ministry of Justice?"
Gu Junze's expression was solemn. "Han'er, my father-in-law and mother-in-law have been imprisoned in the Dali Temple."
Hearing this, Chu Ruohan's heart skipped a beat and she froze instantly. Her hands clenched the handkerchief in her hands uncontrollably.
Where is Dali Temple?
The highest ranking of the Three Courts. Only serious cases, important cases, or serious offenses committed by members of the royal family would be transferred to the Dali Temple.
In a moment, countless thoughts flashed through Chu Ruohan's mind.
Secretly hoarding the Eastern Pearl is a crime punishable by the death of nine generations of your clan...
Gu Junze reached out and gently held her hand, trying to give her some strength. "Han'er, don't panic. We haven't understood the specific situation yet. Maybe there will be a turning point."
Chu Ruohan bit her lower lip and nodded.
We rode non-stop all the way to the Dali Temple.
In front of the solemn and dignified Dali Temple, stone lions squatted majestically on both sides, but in Chu Ruo's eyes, they looked like two insurmountable mountains.
At this moment, Chu Ruohan had only one thought in her mind, which was to see her parents as soon as possible and find out what was going on.
However, before she could get close to the gate, she was blocked by two burly soldiers with swords drawn.
"The Dali Temple is a restricted area, no outsiders are allowed to enter."
Chu Ruohan was extremely anxious. "Two big brothers, I'm the young lady of the Anyang Marquis's residence. Please give me a favor and let me in to meet the Chu family."
As she spoke, she turned slightly and subtly signaled Yuling behind her with her eyes.
Yuling understood what he meant and took out a heavy purse from her sleeve. It was filled with small change and the amount was obvious from the weight.
Yuling quickly stuffed the purse into one of their hands, her voice soft but earnest.
"My two brothers, this is a small gift from my young mistress. I hope you can be so kind as to let my young mistress go in and take a look. Just a glance. It won't take up too much of your time."
The soldier's hand suddenly retracted and the purse fell to the ground.
The soldier remained expressionless. "Without the Emperor's order, no one is allowed to visit. This is the rule of the Dali Temple. Please don't make things difficult for us, young lady."
Seeing this, Gu Junze gently pulled Chu Ruohan to his side, then took out his identity token from his arms and handed it to the soldier.
"I am Gu Junze, the heir of Anyang Marquis. The Chu family was suddenly detained here. We just want to understand the situation. I hope you can be flexible."
The guard took the token, examined it carefully, and then respectfully returned it.
"My Lord, I'm truly sorry, but we're only following orders. Without the Emperor's warrant, even the most powerful person in the world cannot enter. Please, Lord and Madam, don't make things difficult for us."
Chu Ruohan was filled with worry and anxiety, but had no place to vent her feelings at the moment. She could only stare at the gate of the Dali Temple but was unable to take a step forward.
Gu Junze gently patted Chu Ruohan's shoulder and said softly, "Han'er, don't worry, we will find another way. Since they said they need the emperor's warrant, then we will go and ask the emperor for it."
Chu Ruohan raised her head, her eyes full of worry. Will the emperor listen to her explanation?
The two men turned and left the Dali Temple, got back on the carriage, and galloped towards the imperial palace.
Along the way, Chu Ruohan had mixed feelings in her heart. No matter what the cost, she had to protect her parents and clear their name.
When they arrived at the palace, Chu Ruohan and Gu Junze waited anxiously outside the palace gate for a summons.
Every passing minute and every second was like a sharp knife stabbing Chu Ruohan's heart.
They waited for a long time, longer than every time Gu Junze entered the palace.
Until Ma Fuhai, the chief steward beside the emperor, came out, walked in front of Gu Junze and Chu Ruohan, and bowed slightly.
"My Lord, you are not feeling well. Please go back quickly. The Emperor was very angry this morning and is still busy."
"Eunuch Ma, my parents were all wronged. They have been honest people all their lives, how could they have committed such a heinous crime?" Chu Ruohan suppressed the anxiety in her heart.
"Please do me a favor and ask the Emperor to let me see him, even if it's just for a few words."
This time she did not use silver as a bribe. As a popular figure around the emperor, she had seen all kinds of good things.
Ma Fuhai shook his head slightly, a look of embarrassment on his face. "Madam, it's not that we don't want to help you. It's just that the Emperor is in a very bad mood right now and won't see anyone."
"When the Emperor gets angry, his might is unpredictable. If our family were to encounter this misfortune again, we might even lose our heads."
She couldn't see the emperor, nor could she enter the Dali Temple. She was surrounded by a deep sense of powerlessness.
Chu Ruohan couldn't hold it in any longer, and her eyes turned red.
Ma Fuhai felt a little reluctant when looking at the pitiful Chu Ruohan, but he could not disobey the imperial order.
He could only sigh, "Madam, I understand your feelings, but you also know the rules of this palace."
"Since the Emperor doesn't want to see us, there's nothing we can do. In our opinion, you and the Prince should go back first. Once the Emperor's anger has subsided, we'll find a chance to speak a few good words for you."
By the time the emperor calms down, I'm afraid all the members of the Chu family will be beheaded.
Seeing Ma Fuhai's firm attitude, Gu Junze knew that it was hopeless to meet the emperor today.
He patted Chu Ruohan's hand gently, signaling her to calm down, and then said to Ma Fuhai: "In that case, I'll have to trouble Eunuch Ma."
"If you can speak a few good words for us in front of the Emperor, I will definitely reward you handsomely one day."
Ma Fuhai nodded slightly and said, "You are too polite, my lord. We will do our best."
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