"I thought this potted plant was quite special, so I sent it over as well."
Gu Jingchun nodded upon hearing this.
"Thank you, I really like it."
As she spoke, she asked another question in a low voice.
It sounded like a question, yet also like a murmur.
Do you know what this flower is called?
Luo Ziqian scratched his head.
"This... I can't quite remember."
"Snowflakes spraying."
Gu Jingchun said, "It's called Snowflake Spray."
"The long winter will eventually end, and withered trees will bloom again in spring."
"This is what snow spraying looks like."
Luo Ziqian nodded.
"I never expected this flower to have such a beautiful name."
Gu Jingchun nodded.
"It really does sound quite nice."
"Not only is it beautiful, but it is also very easy to grow. It has a very strong vitality. No matter where it grows, it can grow lush and produce a string of flowers like a waterfall."
After Gu Jingchun finished speaking, he couldn't help but recall the scene of picking snowflakes on the mountain with Shen Hechuan back then.
She smiled unconsciously, which made Luo Ziqian's face turn slightly red.
He was overjoyed to find that Gu Jingchun liked the flowers he had given him; his heart swelled with happiness, as if it had been coated with honey.
"If you like, I'll send you some more next time."
Gu Jingchun slowly raised his eyes and frankly said to Luo Ziqian, "I really do like it."
"However, what I like is the flowers themselves, and I didn't want such beautiful things to go to waste, so I accepted these flowers."
Similarly, I will send you something in return, as a form of exchange.
"But this will only happen once; I will not accept anything from you again after this."
These words caused Luo Ziqian's smile to abruptly stop.
He looked at Gu Jingchun, his lips trembling, but he couldn't utter a single word.
He subconsciously took a step back, but then continued to say to Gu Jingchun, "Young Master Luo, as you know, we've been cooperating from the very beginning."
"Besides that, I don't want to develop any other relationships."
"Of course, I would really like it if we could just be friends."
Gu Jingchun's words were tactful, but also direct.
He swallowed all the words Luo Ziqian hadn't yet uttered.
His face turned pale in an instant.
Even if you force a smile, it still looks like you're about to cry.
He didn't know what he said to Gu Jingchun, he only remembered that he had to leave quickly.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to maintain the smile on his face anymore.
So he quickly said goodbye to Gu Jingchun and strode away.
He left so quickly that he didn't even see Princess Rongyang, who was about to come in, speak to him before rushing out the door.
Princess Rongyang noticed his strange expression, paused for a moment, and then followed after him.
"Brother Ziqian, what's wrong?"
"Wait for me!"
After Luo Ziqian left, Gu Jingchun couldn't help but sigh.
She wasn't stupid; she had already noticed the affection Luo Ziqian had for her from the way he looked at her.
She thought of Luo Ziqian's parents and also wanted to continue living with Luo Ziqian like this.
but……
She simply couldn't get over this mental hurdle.
Moreover, with Shen Hechuan around now, he will never allow her to be with Luo Ziqian.
Rather than letting Luo Ziqian sink deeper into trouble, it's better to clarify things with him now. That way, they might still be able to be friends in the future.
Gu Jingchun arranged the flowers that Luo Ziqian had sent in various places.
It brought a touch of life to the whole house.
As for the potted snow spray, Gu Jingchun took it back to his own courtyard and placed it in the most conspicuous position.
That way, she can see it as soon as she goes out.
Gu Jingchun directed the servants to carefully place the potted flower before turning around and returning to his room.
But as soon as she entered, she saw Shen Hechuan lying listlessly on her bed.
He propped his head up with one hand and held one of Gu Jingchun's hairpins in the other, casually playing with it, a dangerous smile in his eyes.
He saw Gu Jingchun come in and immediately snorted coldly.
"Oh my, our young lady actually deigned to come back."
Why don't you just go with him?
"Why didn't you bring those flowers back to your room so you could keep an eye on them and never forget your Young Master Luo?"
Hearing Shen Hechuan's sour words, Gu Jingchun ignored her and snatched the hairpin from his hand.
Just a few days ago, Shen Hechuan took away one of her favorite hairpins and hasn't returned it yet. Now he dares to take her hairpin again.
Gu Jingchun's action made Shen Hechuan's expression even worse, and he let out a cold snort.
"What, you accepted Young Master Luo's flowers, and now you won't even let me touch a hairpin?"
"So, does that mean I can't touch your people either?"
Shen Hechuan's tone grew increasingly sarcastic, but Gu Jingchun ignored him and continued with his own affairs as if he didn't exist.
She was clearly used to Shen Hechuan appearing in her room.
Seeing that she didn't react, Shen Hechuan got up, stepped forward, and pulled her into his arms.
"Um?"
Gu Jingchun pushed him away.
However, Shen Hechuan hugged her even tighter.
"What brings Your Highness here today?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Hechuan felt even more dissatisfied.
"What? Can't I come to see you unless there's something else?"
"Or is it that only Luo Ziqian can come to see you, but I can't?"
Seeing that Shen Hechuan was about to go crazy again, Gu Jingchun quickly sighed and reassured him, "Okay."
"You can come anytime."
"However, I am a little tired now and feel unwell. I would like to rest. If Your Highness has nothing else to do, then you may return."
During this period of time, Gu Jingchun discovered that Shen Hechuan was now a crazy and insane man.
He goes crazy from time to time, forcing Gu Jingchun to enter the palace.
He even whispered in Gu Jingchun's ear, urging Emperor Rongcheng to grant them a marriage.
This gave Gu Jingchun a real headache. Sometimes he tried his best to appease him and didn't dare to upset him at all.
By now, Shen Hechuan had worn her down to the point of having no temper left.
To make herself feel more secure and reduce unnecessary trouble, she usually goes along with Shen Hechuan in most matters.
Fortunately, Shen Hechuan was still quite sensible. Apart from occasionally pestering Gu Jingchun, he didn't do anything more outrageous.
Just like now, when he heard Gu Jingchun's words, he was afraid of disturbing Gu Jingchun's rest, so he brought up the important matter.
"your……"
He paused for a moment as he spoke.
"Are you aware of the news that the Marquis of Yong'an has been imprisoned?"
Gu Jingchun nodded.
Looking at her expression, Shen Hechuan tentatively asked, "What do you think about this...?"
Gu Jingchun said directly, "I hope he will be brought to justice."
Shen Hechuan nodded, secretly relieved.
Gu Wei'ang is, after all, Gu Jingchun's father.
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