Everyone suddenly realized.
"No wonder Situ Mingji looked unhappy with Gu Jingchun just now."
"So that's how it is."
...
Although they lowered their voices, it still reached Situ Mingji's ears.
Her face was slightly pale, and although she was trying her best to control herself, her hands in her sleeves were still trembling with anger.
She waved her hand coldly, dismissing the palace maid.
Despite this, the surrounding discussions did not diminish.
This made her face grow increasingly pale, and the reputation and dignity she had maintained for so many years almost crumbled at this moment.
Gu Jingchun remained standing not far away.
These words reached her ears, but she seemed not to hear them, her expression remaining unchanged.
At this moment, Gu Yunjin slowly walked in.
Her face was pale, she walked very slowly, and her brows were tightly furrowed, as if she was enduring great pain with every step.
She had the hook removed from her body just a few days ago, and is currently in excruciating pain.
She didn't want to come, but she was worried that if she didn't show up, people would talk even more about how she was beaten, so she forced herself to come despite the pain.
Moreover, she came today specifically for Gu Jingchun.
I'd rather die than see Gu Jingchun with my own eyes!
All her current suffering is caused by Gu Jingchun, and she will absolutely not let this opportunity slip by.
She had also heard the news that Gu Jingchun was about to marry Shen Hechuan, so she had secretly contacted Situ Mingji several days ago.
Although they were not close, they shared a common goal: to prevent Gu Jingchun from marrying Shen Hechuan.
She's smarter now; she knows she can't outwit Gu Jingchun with her own brains.
So she and Situ Mingji prepared an excellent plan.
A foolproof plan.
This is their only chance.
She wanted to kill herself and her son in the palace.
After Gu Yunjin sat down, she and Situ Mingji exchanged a silent glance.
Gu Yunjin nodded slowly, indicating that everything was ready.
At this time, quite a few people were already seated in the main hall.
At this moment, one of the palace maids accidentally spilled tea on Situ Mingji.
She immediately frowned and stood up.
The palace maid immediately knelt down and begged for mercy, and everyone around looked over.
The palace maid, for some reason, looked at Gu Jingchun after begging for mercy.
"Lady Gu, I've heard that you're acquainted with Miss Situ. Please, I beg you, plead with Miss Situ on her behalf, okay?"
Gu Jingchun chuckled upon hearing this and couldn't help but glance at Situ Mingji.
What does this Situ Mingji want to do?
What makes you think I would plead for you?
Gu Jingchun spoke without any mercy, causing the palace maid's face to turn pale, and she instantly began to sob.
Immediately, the people present looked at Gu Jingchun and their expressions changed. They even began to secretly accuse Gu Jingchun of being cold-hearted.
Situ Mingji also looked at Gu Jingchun.
Looking at Situ Mingji, everyone began to guess that he would definitely take this opportunity to "deal with" Gu Jingchun.
However, Situ Mingji did not make things difficult for the palace maid. Instead, he chuckled and said, "Are you out of your mind, girl?"
"The closer Miss Gu is to me, the less likely I am to plead for you. After all, she is wholeheartedly on my side, and after all, you did splash my clothes wet!"
She paused for a moment, then added, "It's alright, it's just that my clothes are wet. I'll go change. Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for you."
After she finished speaking, everyone present couldn't help but admire Situ Mingji's demeanor as a noblewoman from a prominent family.
Not only is she tolerant, but her words just now were clearly meant to help Gu Jingchun out of a difficult situation.
The difference in character between this woman from a noble family and a country girl is immediately apparent.
After the palace maid left, Situ Mingji walked towards Gu Jingchun.
"Miss Gu."
Situ Mingji wore a kind smile.
"My clothes are wet. Could you please take me to change?"
In order to prepare for any eventuality, spare clothes are always prepared in the palace for banquets.
Situ Mingji was clearly aware of this.
She now had to speak in front of everyone, and Gu Jingchun, being a female official, naturally couldn't refuse.
She smiled and nodded upon hearing this, then led Situ Mingji out of the main hall and into the side hall.
As soon as the two walked out of the main hall, the people present immediately erupted in an uproar.
Especially after learning that Gu Jingchun might marry Shen Hechuan, everyone started comparing the two.
Shen Hechuan was the "dream lover" of all the noble ladies. If he went to Situ Mingji, they would feel that they were not as good as her, and they would be able to balance it out.
However, upon learning that he was to marry Gu Jingchun, a widow from the countryside, he immediately began to criticize and judge Gu Jingchun.
At this moment, a woman spoke slowly.
"Hmph, you probably don't know, but when I went to the palace today, I heard some incredible news!"
The one who spoke was a woman wearing a pink dress.
Her name was Wang Youqi, and she was the second daughter of Prime Minister Wang.
Previously, because her older sister kept her out of the limelight, she rarely stood out.
Some time ago, after Wang Younian offended Princess Rongyang and was sent away, her status rose accordingly, and her mentality became arrogant.
Now, as soon as he opened his mouth, he attracted a lot of attention.
She was vaguely pleased with herself, so she told him everything she had heard on the road that day.
"Now, everyone is saying that Gu Jingchun is the reincarnation of an ominous star, and anyone who comes into contact with her will bring bad luck."
"Look at all this! How many things have happened at the Yong'an Marquis's residence since she was brought back from the countryside?"
"If she becomes the Crown Princess this time, wouldn't that affect His Highness the Crown Prince? And if this affects our Great Cheng, what should we do?"
Upon hearing this, everyone present was shocked and began to discuss it amongst themselves, even starting to plot how to stop it.
Chu Qianlan, who had been sitting quietly in the corner, looking up abruptly upon hearing this.
How did this news get out?
While she was still in shock, someone directly asked her a question.
"Lady of Yong'an Marquis, is this true?"
Instantly, everyone's eyes fell on her.
She paused for a moment, then shook her head and stammered an answer.
"These are just rumors and nonsense, everyone... don't take them seriously."
Although Chu Qianlan said this, no one present believed her. They thought about what had happened at the Yong'an Marquis's residence recently and believed the ominous star theory in their hearts.
However, Liu Sihua simply snorted coldly.
"Absurd! Utter nonsense!"
"I think everyone is just too idle. Instead of discussing these things, you should read some books and use your brains. It would be better than being so stupid and being led by the nose by a few words from others."
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