When Sun Chongming heard the news that Gu Wanying was pregnant again, he was only slightly surprised and then he no longer paid attention to it.
What he cared about more was Gu Qingqing's words. He thought that such a simple and innocent girl would actually collude with others to hurt her own sister!
He felt that he had been greatly deceived!
Gu Qingqing was extremely panicked when she saw his cold and disappointed look.
"Brother Chongming?" She wanted to go forward and hold his hand, but he ruthlessly dodged her.
Her hand froze in mid-air, and an inexplicable silence spread between the two of them.
"I already know I was wrong, and I will never do anything to hurt my sister again!" Gu Qingqing mustered up the courage to grab Sun Chongming's hand, and looked straight at him with tearful eyes, the flattery in her eyes was very obvious.
"Qingqing, you were originally an innocent, kind and lovely girl. How come you have become like this now?" Sun Chongming felt very frustrated.
"Brother Chongming, I know I was wrong and I will change." Gu Qingqing was so anxious that she burst into tears. She repeatedly promised Sun Chongming that she would never do such stupid things again.
Gu Qingqing originally looked pitiful, and seeing her cry made Sun Chongming's heart ache.
But before he could open his mouth, he suddenly heard the driver's cry of pain and the sound of a heavy object falling to the ground, and then the entire carriage rushed across the street as if it had lost control.
Danger comes at this moment...
The moon was like a silver plate. Gu Wanying was getting ready to go to bed when Yue Tao came in and said that Nanny Wang had arrived.
Is there something wrong with the Queen Mother?
Gu Wanying walked out without saying a word, her black hair loosely tied up with a hairpin, and her movements were somewhat elegant.
Nanny Wang was teasing little Jingyan, and when she turned around she saw Gu Wanying, her eyes and brows immediately lit up with smiles again.
"Madam, you came here late at night, but the Empress Dowager can't sleep again?" Gu Wanying asked about the Empress Dowager as soon as she arrived, which made Madam Wang feel very relieved.
"She can't sleep," Nanny Wang said jokingly, looking at Gu Wanying. Seeing that she was indeed anxious, she held her hand again. "Don't worry, the Empress Dowager is so happy about the news that Your Majesty is pregnant that she can't sleep. She's very energetic right now. If I hadn't persuaded her, she would have wanted to come and see you and the little prince right now."
Gu Wanying smiled helplessly. It had been less than two hours since she was diagnosed with pregnancy, and even the empress dowager knew about it. She was sure that the concubines in the harem must have known about it as well.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern." Gu Wanying smiled softly at Nanny Wang, with a hint of embarrassment on her face.
When Nanny Wang saw that Gu Wanying had a rosy complexion and bright eyes, she knew that she had been well-educated and could go back to report.
After seeing off Nanny Wang, Gu Wanying lay down again, and Yuetao's report was heard outside again.
The one who came this time was Xiao Cheng. He looked exhausted, with bloodstains on his face and body, but he did not look embarrassed at all.
"Reporting to Her Majesty, someone indeed attempted to assassinate Lord Sun! The fifteen men in black were all captured! I have ordered someone to send Lord Sun and his maid back to the Sun Mansion safely!" Xiao Cheng's voice was loud and clear.
"Alright! Sir Xiao is quite skilled. You must investigate for me who is trying to kill my brother-in-law!" Gu Wanying narrowed her eyes slightly and raised her hand to support the man. "You will report this to the Emperor tomorrow."
Xiao Cheng naturally agreed. Even if Gu Wanying didn't say anything, he would still interrogate these assassins!
As soon as Gu Wanying finished speaking, Yuetao handed a delicate purse to Xiao Cheng.
"Lord Xiao, thank you for your hard work tonight. This is the money for your tea. Please accept it." Gu Wanying's beautiful eyes were curved, and her smile was sincere and innocent.
Xiao Cheng thought for a moment before reaching out to take it. The purse felt warm. He subconsciously glanced at Yue Tao, who blinked in confusion.
After seeing Xiao Cheng off, Gu Wanying was finally about to fall asleep. Little Jingyan was sleeping soundly in the cradle beside her, his little mouth moving, looking very cute.
Sun Chongming and Gu Qingqing were sent back to the Sun Mansion unharmed, but they were in a mess. Gu Qingqing had lost one of her shoes and was now wearing one of Sun Chongming's shoes.
Her white and small feet made the ill-fitting shoe look like a boat.
But she couldn't care less at this moment. It was already a blessing from the Buddha that the two of them could keep their lives!
"Qingqing, after this incident, I hope you can mend your ways and start a new life." When he arrived at the bedroom, Sun Chongming was already extremely tired.
The two of them escaped with their lives, and Sun Chongming didn't want to say more. Those killers were fierce and ruthless. If it weren't for the appearance of the Golden Wing Guard Xiao Cheng, he and Qingqing would have been killed long ago.
How could Gu Qingqing dare not refuse? She didn't expect that Gu Wanying would be right. Now she was filled with panic.
The next morning, as soon as the emperor came home from his morning court session, he learned from Xiao Cheng that Sun Chongming had been assassinated last night, and those men in black were now imprisoned in the cell.
Some of them could not bear the punishment and revealed the mastermind behind the incident.
"Who would do this? Are those men in black the same people who harmed Yingying?" The emperor stood up from the dragon throne in shock, feeling quite uneasy.
However, Xiao Cheng, who was originally reporting this matter to him, hesitated to speak, looked up at the emperor, and immediately lowered his head.
The emperor frowned and stepped in front of him. "Just tell me what you want to say! You are the one I personally selected! Since Concubine Wan asked you to do this, there is no need to hesitate."
He believed that Yingying must have her reasons for doing this.
"All the witnesses and evidence point to the Empress Dowager." Xiao Cheng said this with his back tensed. This was the result of his interrogation throughout the night.
All the evidence is now placed on the table.
Upon hearing this, the emperor was stunned for a moment, somewhat incredulous, and his hands at his sides couldn't help shaking.
It’s her?
"Why did she do this? I have treated her well!" The emperor was angry and annoyed, questioning with red eyes.
Xiao Cheng said nothing, just lowered his head and waited for the emperor's instructions.
"Concubine Wan is still pregnant, so don't tell her yet. Wait until she asks." The emperor put his hands behind his back. "As for the empress, I want to see what she wants to do! Little Fengzi, take those things and follow me."
Xiao Cheng only felt a gust of wind blowing past his ears. When he looked up again, the emperor had disappeared. Only Eunuch Feng was following the emperor hurriedly, holding the tray.
Gu Wanying originally didn't expect to know the result so soon, but when she heard that the emperor went to Fengqi Palace angrily, she vaguely guessed something.
"Yuetao, take the little prince with us to pay our respects to the Queen. I'm sure the Queen misses our little Jingyan too." Gu Wanying's eyes curved. If you want to snatch her child away, you'll have to pay the price!
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