Chapter 148 Prince Su wants the child in Chu Nan’s belly?
This makeshift stage is clearly intended to divert the trouble away.
Chu Ruohan shook her head slightly, a hint of regret in her eyes, "If this lady really wanted to instruct Qiuxiang, how could she be so careless as to leave this purse with her name embroidered on it as a handle?"
"Isn't this just courting death?" Chu Ruohan paused. "If I remember correctly, this purse was given to my third sister before I got married, right?"
After Chu Ruohan finished speaking, she stood quietly there, facing everyone's scrutiny with a calm look. She was the innocent person who was wrongly accused.
"This matter has become a hot topic right now. Words alone are not enough to prove anything. Everyone has their own opinion and no one can convince anyone else. In this case, why not wait until the child is born and then do a blood test. The truth will then come out."
Prince Su and Chu Nanxin said at the same time, "We can't use blood test to test our relationship."
Their eyes met, Chu Nanxin bit her lower lip, pretending to be pitiful, reminding Prince Su of how she looked at him after that day...
Gu Chengyan's eyes were like poisoned blades, cutting back and forth at Chu Nanxin and Prince Su. The doubts in his heart grew thicker and thicker, and anger burned fiercely in his chest.
"You two are in sync, opposing each other in unison."
Gu Chengyan's voice was low and cold, with a chill that pierced the bones. "Your Highness Prince Su, as a member of the royal family, why do you want to interfere in the family affairs of a minister for no reason?"
"And you, Chu Nanxin!" He turned around abruptly, his finger almost poking Chu Nanxin's nose. "If you have no guilt in your heart, why don't you dare to accept the blood test? Is it really like Qiuxiang said, that this child is not mine at all?"
Marquis Anyang coughed heavily, "How can Cheng Yan say such things? His Highness Prince Su is of noble status, and his words must have been considered. You must not be so rude."
Gu Chengyan gritted his teeth, his chest heaving violently. Although his heart was filled with resentment and resentment, he still reluctantly bowed to Prince Su and said in a muffled voice, "Your Highness, I was reckless. I hope Your Highness will forgive me."
Prince Su waved his hand, his expression remained calm, but there was a barely perceptible hint of guilt in his eyes.
"Mr. Gu, you are too kind. I understand how you feel right now. However, this matter of blood test of paternity cannot be handled lightly."
"The child, who hasn't even been born yet, could be harmed because of this rumor, whether true or not. This is truly innocent."
Chu Nanxin's eyes were filled with tears, her body trembling slightly. She looked at Gu Chengyan pitifully, "The child in my belly is indeed your flesh and blood. How could I do such a thing as betraying you?"
"A blood test would be extremely harmful to the child. As a mother, I simply cannot bear it. Please believe me and don't let the child suffer this unnecessary disaster."
Chu Ruohan stood aside with a sarcastic smile on her face. Is she really eloquent?
But this Prince Su was really hard for her to understand. It seemed that there was some secret between Chu Nanxin and Prince Su that she didn't know?
At that time, Song Ruyan was only concerned with following Concubine Fang and didn't notice Chu Nanxin and Prince Su's brief romance...
Yuling quietly walked behind Chu Ruohan and lowered her voice so that only the two of them could hear. "Young Madam..."
Chu Ruohan frowned. She actually ignored this person?
Nice.
Chu Ruohan handed the beggar rescued from the dilapidated temple to Song Ruyan and asked her to wait a while and bring the witness over.
Unexpectedly, when passing the corner, he ran into a maid head-on.
A cold light flashed in the maid's sleeve, and a sharp dagger stabbed straight into the man's abdomen.
Song Ruyan fought with her, but she ran away.
I was so careless...
Without any witnesses, Chu Nanxin refused to confess, and with Prince Su protecting her, it seemed that she could not be brought to justice today.
In the end, it was Marquis Anyang who spoke up and took Chu Nanxin away to be taken care of, waiting for the child to be born to do a blood test to determine the paternity.
But what he was thinking in his heart was that Chu Nanxin couldn't stay...
That night, Prince Su once again visited Gu Chengyan.
"Your Highness Prince Su, it's so late, what brings you here?" Gu Chengyan stood up and bowed slightly, with a hint of fatigue in his tone.
Prince Su waved his hand, indicating that Gu Chengyan didn't need to be so polite.
He walked to the desk, picked up the teapot on the table, poured himself a cup of tea, then slowly sat down, looking at Gu Chengyan calmly.
"I came here late this night to discuss an important matter with you."
Gu Chengyan's heart moved, and he vaguely guessed the purpose of Prince Su's visit.
He sat back in his chair, staring intently at Prince Su, waiting for his next words.
Prince Su took a sip of tea, put down the cup, and his expression turned serious. "I know you are full of doubts about Chu Nanxin at this moment, and I also know that regardless of the truth, Chu Nanxin will not survive."
"However, I hope that you can spare the life of Chu Nan's beloved child for my sake."
Upon hearing this, Gu Chengyan's face instantly turned gloomy.
He stood up suddenly, put his hands on the table, and looked at Prince Su with wide eyes, "Your Highness Prince Su, what do you mean by this? Why are you so concerned about my concubine that you insist on saving the child in her belly?"
At this time, Gu Chengyan had already made up his mind that Chu Nanxin was really capable. She could even climb up the high branch of Prince Su.
At the same time, he felt very aggrieved and really wanted to kill this adulterer...
"It's an innocent life, why is Mr. Gu so heartless?"
Gu Chengyan snorted coldly, "Innocent? His existence is an insult to me, Gu Chengyan, and a humiliation to the Marquisate. How can I tolerate such a shameful existence?"
"Mr. Gu only sees the immediate humiliation, but not the long-term benefits. I come here today to make a deal with you with sincerity."
"As long as you promise to spare the child's life, when I ascend the throne, the Marquis of Anyang's Mansion will become the Duke of Anyang's Mansion, and you, Gu Chengyan, will become the Duke, enjoying all the splendor and wealth."
Gu Chengyan was shocked. He didn't expect Prince Su to offer such tempting conditions.
Becoming a Duke is something that many people dream of. How could he not be tempted?
However, when he thought of Chu Nanxin's betrayal, the anger in his heart burned again.
"Your Highness Prince Su, your conditions are indeed very tempting, but I cannot forget my dignity and family honor for the sake of temporary interests." Gu Chengyan said gritting his teeth.
Prince Su sighed slightly, stood up, walked to Gu Chengyan and patted him on the shoulder.
"Mr. Gu is a wise man and should know how to weigh the pros and cons. I hope you will carefully consider what I have said today. This not only concerns your personal future, but also the future of the entire Marquisate."
After saying that, Prince Su turned and walked towards the door. When he reached the door, he suddenly stopped and looked back at Gu Chengyan.
"I will give you three days to consider. After three days, I will come again to hear your response. I hope you will not disappoint me."
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