Chapter 79: Those who commit debauchery in the imperial palace must be punished by death!
Chu Ruohan stood in a dim corner, slowly immersed her hands in the water, and the bright red blood spread in the water.
Her movements were mechanical and slow, as if she was still immersed in the thrilling incident that had just happened.
After washing her hands, she raised her head and looked directly at the mysterious maid beside her. With a hint of caution in her voice, she asked, "Why are you helping me?"
The maid's lips curled up slightly, but she didn't directly answer Chu Ruohan's question. "If Madam needs it, my master can help you get rid of Wei Qiming."
Chu Ruohan's eyes turned cold, and she refused without hesitation: "No need."
The grudge between her and Wei Qiming in two lifetimes must be resolved by herself.
Wei Qiming was also afraid that he was in great danger.
Chu Ruohan had stabbed him just now, but Wei Qiming fought back desperately. At that critical moment, she seized the opportunity and ran out desperately, and was then brought here by the palace maid.
Chu Ruohan calmed down, looked at the palace maid again, and asked, "Who is your master?"
The maid still maintained her mysterious look and said softly, "Madam will know in the future."
After saying that, the palace maid took Chu Ruohan towards the palace banquet.
Along the way, Chu Ruohan's heart was full of doubts and anxieties. She kept guessing the identity and purpose of the master behind the palace maid.
After a while, the palace maid brought her to the vicinity of the palace banquet and then quietly disappeared into the night.
Chu Ruohan stood there, looking at the direction the palace maid left, thinking to herself:
The master behind her couldn't have simply been helping her; he must have some ulterior motive.
Perhaps, it was because of the powerful shadow guards in Gu Junze's hands?
But why didn't her master just show up?
Why did he look for her? Did he want to use her as a lobbyist in the future?
Just as Chu Ruohan was lost in thought, she took a few steps and saw the familiar figure from afar.
In an instant, her heart was completely at peace.
When Gu Junze saw Chu Ruohan standing there safe and sound, his tense heart finally relaxed.
He pushed the wheelchair forward and held Chu Ruohan's hand tightly, as if he was afraid that she would disappear again.
Chu Ruohan told him everything that had happened.
After hearing this, Gu Junze frowned tightly and the expression on his face became more solemn.
Who is that person?
He knew very well that this seemingly peaceful palace was actually full of undercurrents, and behind every move there might be countless conflicts of interest and power struggles.
Gu Junze gently took her hand and said, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."
Chu Ruohan nodded slightly, but the worry in her eyes did not dissipate...
Just as the two were about to return to Huaqing Palace, a shrill voice came from behind them: "Madam of the Anyang Marquis's son, the Empress invites you."
Chu Ruohan and Gu Junze looked at each other and saw a hint of vigilance in each other's eyes.
Gu Junze frowned slightly, held Chu Ruohan's hand tightly, and said softly: "Now that Wei Qiming's life or death is unknown, the Queen may not let it go. I will go with you."
Soon, they arrived in front of the queen's palace.
Chu Ruohan pushed Gu Junze steadily into the hall.
The Emperor, the Empress Dowager, the Queen, the Duke of Wei, and everyone else were present. The palace maids and eunuchs on either side stood with their heads bowed, and the atmosphere was so oppressive that it was suffocating.
Chu Ruohan knelt down and saluted.
The Queen Mother took her hand, a trace of concern on her face, and said softly, "Good girl, I'm glad you're okay. I was so worried. How could such a terrible thing happen during the Mid-Autumn Festival?"
Chu Ruohan was about to express her gratitude when the Queen suddenly attacked.
Her eyebrows raised, her eyes fixed on Chu Ruohan, and she raised her voice, "Madam Anyang Hou's son, please tell me, my brother was inexplicably injured in this palace, and his life or death is unknown. Do you have anything to do with it?"
Chu Ruohan suddenly knelt down straight, and her knees hit the cold and hard ground heavily, making a dull sound.
"Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, please help me! Today at the palace banquet, Wei Qiming took advantage of my being alone and abducted me, attempting to commit a crime."
"I was forced to injure him in order to protect myself."
When everyone heard this, they were all shocked, and the hall fell into a brief silence for a moment.
The hand in the sleeve of Duke Wei trembled slightly. What an unfilial and rebellious son!
I warned him three times not to provoke the Anyang Marquis Mansion, why didn't he listen?
The Queen Mother looked doubtful, turned her head slightly, and looked straight at the Queen with a look of scrutiny and inquiry, as if waiting for her to give a reasonable response.
A barely perceptible panic flashed across the queen's face, her eyes flickered slightly, and her lips pursed slightly.
But he quickly regained his composure, as if the panic just now was just an illusion of everyone.
"Don't lie! My brother has always been a well-behaved man. How could he do something so outrageous? It's obvious that you were jealous and deliberately murdered him!"
"You are trying to confuse right and wrong, confuse the public, and deceive the Emperor and the Empress Dowager!"
The emperor glanced at the queen, his eyes filled with a hint of sarcasm and insight, and said coldly: "Follow the rules?"
"Hmph, if Wei Qiming were a law-abiding man, there would be no more playboys in the capital. Do you really think I know nothing about his daily actions?"
The Empress' heart tightened upon hearing the Emperor's words, but she maintained a composed expression. "Your Majesty, I know my brother may have acted recklessly in the past. But I believe he would never do something so outrageous and rebellious. There must be some misunderstanding here. I hope Your Majesty can see through it."
Chu Ruohan knelt on the ground, tears in her eyes, and said anxiously: "Your Majesty, Queen Mother, every word I said is true. At that time, I struggled desperately and injured Wei Qiming in a panic. Then I took advantage of the chaos to escape the scene."
"I implore the Emperor and the Empress Dowager to thoroughly investigate this matter and give me justice."
Duke Wei's face turned pale and red at this time. Although he was annoyed by Wei Qiming's ridiculous behavior, he was his son after all, so he still wanted to protect him.
Duke Wei's body trembled, and he knelt on the ground with a plop. "I, an old minister, only just got this son in my twilight years. It's all because I indulged him too much. But this rebellious son wouldn't have the guts to commit adultery in the palace."
As he spoke, the Duke of Wei burst into tears, "I have devoted my entire life to this country. If this only heir dies, there will be no one to carry on the legacy."
Seeing this, Gu Junze knew that Duke Wei wanted to soften the emperor's heart and let the matter go.
He gripped the wheelchair's armrests tightly with both hands and bowed slightly. "Your Majesty, Queen Mother, my wife is definitely not the kind of person who would stir up trouble without reason. This matter concerns my wife's innocence and reputation. I implore Your Majesty and the Queen Mother to conduct a thorough investigation and give justice to the Marquis of Anyang."
The emperor raised his eyebrows slightly. Gu Junze was talking about the justice of Marquis Anyang, not himself.
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