She looked at Gu Wei'ang and tentatively began to speak.
"My lord, tell me, isn't it true that the wise man from back then was right? Perhaps she... is actually a threat to our manor..."
After she finished speaking, she carefully observed Gu Wei'ang's reaction. Seeing him frowning and deep in thought, she continued:
"Why don't we take this opportunity to sever ties with her and kick her out of the manor? It would be better than letting her tarnish the reputation of our Marquis's manor..."
Upon hearing this, Gu Wei'ang turned his head, his imposing eyes fixed on her.
Chu Qianlan's heart skipped a beat upon seeing this, and she quickly shook her head.
"I was just saying it casually, it's not true, why are you looking at me like that?"
After Chu Qianlan finished speaking, Gu Weiang lowered his eyes and stopped talking, but his eyes were full of turmoil, making him unfathomable.
Gu Yunjin, who was hiding in the Marquis's mansion, laughed out loud when she heard the news.
"It's truly heaven's help! Gu Jingchun, let's see how you manage to marry into the Luo family now."
If Gu Jingchun is taken away, even if he is found, his reputation will be ruined. And now that the Luo family is enjoying great prestige, the Emperor probably won't allow the two of them to get married.
After all, no family wants a woman with a tarnished reputation, especially not the Luo family, which enjoys the Emperor's favor.
Upon learning that Shen Hechuan had also been brought into the palace, Gu Yunjin immediately stood up.
"Since there's such a good show, I can't miss it."
"Guards, change your clothes and return to the palace."
Normally, when a prince gets married, he would stay in this palace and then move out to live elsewhere. However, because of the special circumstances of the Third Prince, he still lives in the palace.
This also made it easier for Gu Yunjin to gather information, so she didn't hesitate and immediately packed her things to return to the palace.
Meanwhile, inside the Wanhe Hall...
Emperor Rongcheng's face was ashen, with veins bulging, but Shen Hechuan remained standing upright.
“Father, this matter has nothing to do with me.”
He said this with a self-deprecating smile.
"I have been drinking at the restaurant because I am in a bad mood. Someone can testify to this."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Rongcheng chuckled softly.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince is truly arrogant, daring to use a scholar to threaten me."
But don't forget, you are still only the Crown Prince. Your status and position are entirely at my discretion.
One sentence was enough to make everyone present kneel down.
Dexi quickly spoke up to offer advice.
"Your Majesty, this matter is of utmost importance. Please reconsider!"
Consort Hui, kneeling beside him, had her head bowed, but the corners of her lips were slightly upturned, revealing a confident smile.
Shen Hechuan, you delivered this weakness to my doorstep yourself.
Although the attempt to splash water on Shen Hechuan failed and all the spies in Tiandu City were forced to hastily withdraw, Shen Hechuan also stepped on Emperor Rongcheng's landmine.
If she doesn't take the opportunity, she'll be wasting it.
Seeing Emperor Rongcheng get angry, she became even more smug.
While everyone else was kneeling, Shen Hechuan stood upright.
He looked at Emperor Rongcheng, his tone tinged with disdain, and gave a sarcastic remark.
"Father, you've probably wanted to depose me for a long time now!"
"How about we take this opportunity to cripple me and make room for your good son?"
"you……"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Rongcheng became even angrier. He stood up abruptly, pointed at Shen Hechuan, and was so angry that he couldn't speak for a long time.
People say that their Crown Prince Shen Hechuan is the most benevolent, far better than the current emperor's ruthlessness.
He was diligent in his duties and loved the people, without any airs. In order to investigate floods, he would disregard the dangers and go deep into the heart of the country.
Furthermore, in order to amend the law, he could immerse himself among the people and ensure their rights were protected.
As a result, Shen Hechuan's popularity among the people grew.
This made Emperor Rongcheng increasingly displeased.
Because his temperament, his character, his actions, and his style of doing things were very similar to that person's.
That person, whom he couldn't compare to no matter how hard he tried, how much he schemed and how much he used.
God knows how much he disliked hearing the words "benevolence and virtue," yet Shen Hechuan, like that man, was known for his benevolence and virtue.
But at that very moment, Emperor Rongcheng finally glimpsed the ruthless and insane side hidden beneath Rongcheng's benevolent facade.
At this moment, the ruthlessness and madness in his eyes were just like his own back then.
This slight resemblance caused Emperor Rongcheng to be greatly shaken, and his hands trembled uncontrollably.
His chest trembled violently.
The tightly closed lips slowly opened, emitting a strange sound.
His manner of alternating between laughter and tears, between madness and delusion, instilled fear in those present.
"Good job, you really did a great job."
Just as Emperor Rongcheng opened his mouth, a clear, cold voice rang out.
"If Your Majesty intends to depose my son from his position as Crown Prince, then you might as well depose me from my position as Empress as well."
The cold voice made everyone present look up, and even made Emperor Rongcheng pause, nervously looking towards the doorway.
Jiang Xianhao slowly walked in at the entrance of the main hall.
She was wearing a red dress today.
The shimmering red made her face even more radiant, and it also made Emperor Rongcheng's heart tremble, as if he had returned to the time when he first met Jiang Xianhao.
Even his breathing paused for a moment.
"Okay."
Emperor Rongcheng murmured to himself, his body moving faster than his mind, and he stepped down from the dragon throne, striding over to Jiang Xianhao.
"You've arrived."
Jiang Xianhao ignored Emperor Rongcheng and walked to Shen Hechuan's side. After glancing at him, she continued:
"Your Majesty, I am not joking. If you depose me, it will make room for your good Consort."
"I've even come up with a reason for you to depose me. I'll say that I failed to raise my son properly and allowed the Crown Prince to talk back to you, which is a great act of treason."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Rongcheng's expression changed several times, as if he were somewhat embarrassed and at a loss.
After a moment, he sighed, a sigh tinged with helplessness.
Then he said, "Ah Hao, do you... really have to make me lose face like this?"
"You know, I will never depose you. You will always be my one and only, most honorable empress of the Great Cheng."
Jiang Xianhao chuckled softly upon hearing this.
Her gaze fell on Consort Hui for a moment before she spoke:
"Your Majesty, is there any truth to what you said? After all, you once said that the entire harem would consist of only me!"
"But now, you have plenty of people around you too."
"Especially this Consort, who is deeply favored by His Majesty, is so blatantly trying to punish my son without even knowing the facts because of a few words she said. She even dared to say something like deposing the Crown Prince."
"From this perspective, it makes no difference whether I become empress or not. After all, my words are not as important as hers."
Jiang Xianhao's sarcastic words instantly delighted Emperor Rongcheng, who almost wept with joy.
God knows how much he misses Jiang Xianhao saying this.
Even hitting her or scolding him is fine.
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