"Your Highness, I know that doing this is unfair to Young Master Luo, but..."
She paused for a moment, glanced at Shen Hechuan's dark face, and continued, "But His Highness the Crown Prince is of supreme status, how can I, a mere subject, disobey his decree?"
As she spoke, she looked longingly at Princess Rongyang.
"Now that Young Master Luo is waiting for me outside, Princess Rongyang, please take me away, shall we?"
Princess Rongyang felt a pang of unease when she saw Gu Jingchun's tearful face; there was nothing she didn't understand.
Immediately, she looked at Shen Hechuan in surprise.
She never expected that her prince brother would have such a side.
But then he thought of Luo Ziqian kneeling outside the Eastern Palace.
Princess Rongyang's scales tipped in her favor, eventually landing on Luo Ziqian's side. She then said, "Don't worry, I'll take you out now."
Shen Hechuan was quite amazed to see Gu Jingchun's ability to cry so easily.
But upon hearing Princess Rongyang's words, he almost laughed out of anger.
Her younger sister is so easily fooled. She was deceived by a few tears and a few words, and now she's even eagerly helping Gu Jingchun with his work. It's truly laughable.
Thinking of this, Shen Hechuan spoke with a cold face, trying to make Princess Rongyang realize the current situation.
"Rongyang, you're getting bolder and bolder!"
Upon hearing this sinister voice, Princess Rongyang felt a tremor in her heart and immediately wanted to back out.
But then she thought of Luo Ziqian kneeling outside, and she didn't know where she got the courage, but she directly retorted:
"No, I'm doing this for the good of my brother, the Crown Prince."
If your punishment of Brother Ziqian and his fiancée is discovered, you will inevitably be scolded by the Emperor, and it might even jeopardize your position as Crown Prince.
As she spoke, she pulled Gu Jingchun, intending to leave.
Gu Jinxi and Xiaoman Lanxin immediately followed.
Upon seeing this, Shen Hechuan immediately roared in anger.
"Stop right there!"
The group did not stop walking.
Seeing this, Shen Hechuan gritted his teeth in anger and stopped pretending. He stood up and, facing Gu Jingchun's retreating figure, said sternly:
This can be described as a blatant threat.
Gu Jingchun paused and turned around.
She looked at Shen Hechuan, then took a few steps forward, stood in front of him, and looked directly into his eyes.
"Your Highness, do you know how I've raised Xier all these years on my own?"
Gu Jingchun's eyes were extremely beautiful, large and round, seemingly innocent, but with slightly upturned corners, carrying a hint of allure.
Pure yet alluring, innocent yet charming.
So, whenever she looks directly at you, you'll find yourself drawn to her without even realizing it.
Just like now.
Gu Jingchun's eyes were filled with tears, showing her restraint and grievance. Even though Shen Hechuan already knew that she was lying, he was still moved.
She said, "Your Highness, when I gave birth to Xier alone, I was on the verge of death, but Xier was born extremely weak."
At that time, I told him.
His father was the most handsome, humble, and responsible man in the world. He could only see his father if he survived.
For so many years, what Seele longed for most was to have a gentle and reliable father.
As Gu Jingchun spoke, tears finally streamed down his face, making Shen Hechuan's heart clench.
"So, Mu Qian, could you... please not shatter Xi'er's image of her father?"
"For Seele's sake, could you please not make things difficult for me right now?"
Shen Hechuan looked at Gu Jingchun, who was in tears, and then at Gu Jinxi, who was in the distance with wide, innocent eyes. He couldn't bring himself to say the words of protest.
When Gu Jingchun saw Shen Hechuan's expression, he knew that his words had worked, so he quickly turned around and strode forward.
Shen Hechuan stood there, stunned, watching the group leave.
As the group was about to disappear from his sight, he could no longer hold back and whispered, "Someone come here."
In an instant, more than a dozen people surrounded them.
Princess Rongyang frowned.
Gu Jingchun knew that her previous honesty had made Shen Hechuan less trusting of her, so they would probably need to use some more persuasion to leave this time.
Thinking of this, tears welled up in her eyes again, and she was about to turn away.
Just then, another aged and dignified voice came over.
"Step back!"
Everyone present paused, only then did they see the Empress Dowager standing at the door.
Her face was cold, and her imposing eyes swept over everyone before finally landing on Shen Hechuan. Then she said, "Your Highness, let them leave!"
The tone was uncompromising, causing Shen Hechuan to purse his lips tightly and clench his fists.
Seeing that Shen Hechuan was not going to release her, Tianji quickly spoke up in a low voice: "Your Highness, please let Miss Gu leave first!"
Putting aside the matter of disobeying the imperial decree, Miss Gu's stay in the Eastern Palace is illegitimate. Can you really bear to see people outside criticizing them?"
After saying that, he stepped forward and muttered to himself:
“Your Highness, Miss Gu is only leaving the Eastern Palace, not the capital. It’s not like you won’t see her again in the future.”
"If you really miss him, you can go find him then."
"At worst, you can tie her up again. She can't escape anyway, so why make Miss Gu defy the imperial decree?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Hechuan raised an eyebrow, gave Tianji an approving look, and then remained silent.
As a result, Gu Jingchun was able to leave the Eastern Palace.
However, before leaving, Gu Jingchun led Gu Jinxi to pay their respects to the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager looked at the obedient Gu Jinxi and felt even more fond of her. She then stepped forward, took Gu Jingchun's hand, and whispered:
“Son, I’m sorry you had to go through this! Don’t worry, I will keep an eye on this boy and make sure nothing like this happens again.”
Thinking of this, the Empress Dowager added another sentence.
"As for the marriage... you don't need to worry, I will find a way."
"With me here, I will absolutely not allow you and your child to suffer any harm."
He would not allow the Crown Prince's children, his great-grandchildren, to be left to wander among the common people and call other people their fathers.
However, the Empress Dowager did not say these words aloud.
These words from the Empress Dowager can be seen as her assurance to Gu Jingchun.
Gu Jingchun quickly bowed, and the Empress Dowager helped her up, saying:
"I am not feeling well this time, so I specially summoned you and your son to the palace to copy Buddhist scriptures for me and pray for my well-being. You have worked hard. These are all gifts for you. Please take them with you when you go back this time."
This was the excuse the Empress Dowager gave for Gu Jingchun and the others to stay in the palace.
After the Empress Dowager finished speaking, she saw the maids behind her lined up in a row, each carrying a different kind of gift.
Gold, silver, and fine silks and satins were all available.
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