Chapter 180 My Sister is Not Simple
"Does Shu'er mean that His Majesty deliberately kept the Ninth Prince behind?"
He killed all his brothers who could share the throne with him, but spared only the Ninth Prince. It's impossible that this was just because the Ninth Prince didn't participate in the struggle for the throne.
The only explanation is that the emperor didn't want the world to think he was an emperor who would stop at nothing to achieve his goals.
"So, does that mean His Majesty will never be able to lay a hand on the Ninth Prince in his lifetime?"
Ji Wenjin hadn't thought of this before, but now that Gu Shuyan had said it, he suddenly felt relieved.
However, before he could completely relax, Gu Shuyan spoke again.
"That's not necessarily true. If the Ninth Prince is well-behaved, His Majesty will ensure his smooth life. But if he acts too ostentatiously and makes His Majesty feel threatened, what do you think His Majesty will do?"
Gu Shuyan's words were practically a threat: if Lu Hexuan dares to make any rash moves, the emperor will definitely kill him.
Everyone present was taken aback upon hearing this, especially the figure behind the screen, whose body trembled slightly.
"However, my cousin is not familiar with the Ninth Prince. As long as he behaves himself as an official, nothing will concern us."
Gu Shuyan seemed oblivious to the expressions on everyone's faces, and simply smiled innocently.
"Yes, what does the Ninth Prince's situation have to do with us?"
Gu Yingjie tried to smooth things over, but it was clear that Ji Wenjin and Gu Renjie's expressions didn't improve much.
"Second brother, come with me to find Brother Wenxuan! I forgot to give him the sachet he asked me to make last time."
Gu Shuyan noticed the expressions on Gu Renjie and Ji Wenjin's faces and knew they didn't want her there, so she simply made up an excuse and left with Gu Yingjie.
Once only Gu Renjie and Ji Wenjin remained in the room, the person behind the screen slowly emerged.
"Renjie, your sister is quite something!"
Gu Shuyan's words just now were clearly meant for him, but how could a little girl he had never met before know that he was in the room?
Moreover, it was impossible for anyone to know that he had a good relationship with Ji Wenjin and Gu Renjie in private. How could Gu Shuyan, a young girl who had been back in Beijing for less than half a year, have found out?
In fact, if the Ninth Prince hadn't been too high-profile in his previous life, which ultimately angered the Emperor and implicated Ji Wenjin, Gu Shuyan would never have known that the two were so closely connected.
"But what Shu'er said is also true, isn't it?"
Gu Renjie stood in front of Lu Hexuan, looking at his servant-like attire, and found his appearance utterly ridiculous.
"Hmph, you brat, you never even think of taking a chance to come see me. If Wenjin hadn't said you were coming to my residence today, would I still be here to see you?"
Lu Hexuan didn't want to admit that Gu Shuyan was right, so he changed the subject and brought up the matter of Gu Renjie not visiting him.
"Since you still have the energy to jump around, it seems like you're not seriously injured."
Lu Hexuan was indeed seriously injured this time, and Gu Renjie was very worried for him when he heard the news.
But when someone stands right in front of him, he acts completely indifferent.
"I knew you were heartless."
Lu Hexuan cursed, but didn't mean to blame him.
"But speaking of which, my brother's attitude towards me does seem a bit strange. Just before I came out, he actually made me a king."
The thought of the unreal feeling of holding the imperial edict that morning made Lu Hexuan even more certain that Gu Shuyan was not talking nonsense.
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