Chapter 168 If you have evidence, you can report it to the Emperor and the Empress
Chu Ruohan didn’t know how to ice skate, so she and Gu Junze just watched the excitement on the ice quietly.
Lin Qingwan's gaze was too intense, making it difficult for her to ignore it.
Shen Qingwan took an exquisite hand warmer from the servant, and wisps of hot air emanated from the hollow lid.
"Cousin, warm your hands here." As he said that, he stuffed the hand warmer into Gu Junze's hand.
Gu Junze shirked the offer and turned to look at Chu Ruohan. "It's indeed a bit cold. Let's go back."
Chu Ruohan nodded and was about to respond, but she caught a glimpse of Shen Qingwan's resentful eyes.
She sighed slightly. Given Shen Qingwan's feelings for Gu Junze, she was afraid there would be a lot of trouble in the future.
The two turned around and slowly left the ice, leaving Shen Qingwan standing there alone, the hand warmer in her hand still emitting heat.
Looking at the backs of the two people leaving, Shen Qingwan tightly grasped the hand warmer...
Gu Junze's face looked unhappy all the way, and he gave off an air of keeping strangers away.
Chu Ruohan noticed his abnormality, "What's wrong? Did you really catch a cold?"
Gu Junze turned around, with a hint of anger in his eyes: "Are you not angry at all?"
Shen Qingwan was so blatant, yet she could still remain so calm.
Chu Ruohan was slightly stunned, a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes, "Why are you angry?"
"You're really generous." Gu Junze replied sarcastically, then turned his head and ignored her.
He should be happy that Chu Ruohan believed him, but the fact that she had no jealousy at all made him feel that she didn't have him in her heart.
That's why she wouldn't mind other women appearing around him.
Chu Ruohan didn't know why he was so awkward, so she pushed him forward silently.
The afterglow of winter shone on the carriage of Anyang Marquis Mansion, where Lin Jingchuan was waiting early.
Seeing the two of them from afar, Lin Jingchuan curled up the corners of his mouth into a meaningful smile.
He took a few quick steps forward and stood in front of Gu Junze, his usual carefree smile on his face. He said, "In the court today, the emperor has already decided to release the prince."
"Yeah." Gu Junze just responded lightly and nothing else.
Seeing Gu Junze so calm, Lin Jingchuan couldn't help but feel anxious. He took a step forward and lowered his voice and said, "Once the Crown Prince is released, the forces on all sides will probably be reshuffled. Are you still prepared to sit and wait for death?"
Gu Junze frowned slightly, "I am not a court official. The struggle for imperial power has nothing to do with me."
This was not the first time that Gu Junze had rejected him, and Lin Jingchuan had no intention of giving up.
He changed the subject and said, "The Wei family and the Queen will not let go of Wei Qiming's injury. My Yongwang Mansion has taken the responsibility for this matter for you."
He was very sure that if it wasn't Prince Yong's Mansion who did it, then it must be Gu Junze.
I didn't expect that he seemed aloof and indifferent to everything on weekdays, but when it came to protecting his wife, he was so cruel.
Directly cut off the family line.
Upon hearing this, Gu Junze's expression froze, and a barely perceptible cold light flashed in his eyes. He said coldly, "If you have evidence, you can report me to the Emperor and the Empress."
After saying that, he signaled Yingqing to carry him into the carriage.
Chu Ruohan didn't say much, she took light steps and followed him into the car.
The carriage started slowly, raising a cloud of dust.
Lin Jingchuan stood there alone, looking at the carriage going away, his heart full of doubts.
What's wrong with Gu Junze today? Why is he so angry? Who provoked him?
Lin Jingchuan tried again and again to win over Gu Junze, but it wasn't just for that shadow guard.
Although Princess Anyang is dead, she still has many old subordinates at the border. They have heavy troops under their command and their strength should not be underestimated.
These people are loyal to the princess. If we can recruit them through Gu Junze...
Why worry about not achieving great things?
Thinking of this, a gleam of determination flashed in his eyes.
Inside the carriage, the warm charcoal brazier exuded a soft warmth.
But Gu Junze's stern face seemed to be covered with a layer of frost, which lowered the temperature around him a few degrees.
Chu Ruohan looked at him and frowned slightly, "Did you do what happened to Wei Qiming?"
Gu Junze said nothing, and suddenly pulled Chu Ruohan into his arms, then pressed his hot lips against hers.
Chu Ruohan was caught off guard and could only let out a light "hmm". Her hands subconsciously pressed against his chest, but she gradually lost her strength under his domineering and affectionate kiss.
After a long time, this passionate kiss ended.
Gu Junze breathed heavily, his forehead resting against Chu Ruohan's, his voice low and a little aggrieved: "Next time a woman comes close to me, you will drive her away."
Chu Ruohan was stunned at first, then she couldn't help laughing. So he was angry about this. Isn't it a good thing that she is not jealous?
He actually cares so much.
She blinked lightly, a gentle smile on her lips, and said, "Since ancient times, men have had three wives and four concubines. If I drive her away directly, I'm afraid I'll be known as a jealous woman."
She was explaining half-jokingly, but Gu Junze's face instantly darkened.
"Is reputation more important, or am I more important?" He pulled Chu Ruohan into his arms again, his tone firm, "I will never take a concubine in my life. You are enough for me."
When Chu Ruohan heard this, her heart trembled suddenly, and a warm current instantly surged into her heart.
She had always known that Gu Junze had deep feelings for her, but she never expected that he would say this so bluntly.
She leaned in Gu Junze's arms, feeling his strong heartbeat.
It turned out that in his heart, she was so important, so important that he could abandon worldly concepts and just stay with her.
What happened in her previous life made her not give her heart away easily, but now...
How easy is it to walk through these long years hand in hand with only one person?
"Okay, next time a woman with bad intentions comes near me, I will scold her and send her far away." Chu Ruohan raised her head, a smile on her lips, and stretched out her hands to gently wrap around Gu Junze's waist.
Gu Junze's tense expression finally relaxed, "Let Song Ruyan throw it away."
Hearing his childish words, Chu Ruohan couldn't help but chuckle and gently poked his chest with her finger: "Did Song Ruyan offend you? Can you get away with fighting with the princess's daughter?"
"What are you afraid of? I'll protect you." Gu Junze lowered his head and gave her a kiss.
The two were immersed in this tender moment when the carriage suddenly bumped, interrupting their intimacy.
Chu Ruohan then remembered what Lin Jingchuan had just said. She frowned slightly, looking a little worried.
"Jun Ze, Lin Jingchuan said that the emperor wants to release the prince. Will the Wei family retaliate for that matter?"
Gu Junze patted Chu Ruohan's hand gently and said soothingly, "Don't worry. The affairs of the court are complicated. The emperor intends to crack down on Wei Qiming."
"Even if the crown prince is released, the Wei family will not dare to act rashly for the time being."
He narrowed his eyes slightly, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes, "The Crown Prince and Prince Su will still have a fight, we just need to stay out of it."
Chu Ruohan leaned in his arms, feeling a little relieved.
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