As the emperor, how could Emperor Rongcheng allow danger to surround him?
Naturally, a thorough investigation is needed.
Upon seeing this, Situ Mingji finally realized the seriousness of the matter.
Fortunately, she wasn't stupid and didn't use her own people.
So I'm still relatively calm.
She looked at Gu Jingchun's face and couldn't help but speak with concern.
"Miss Gu must have been frightened this time. Fortunately, she is alright and has a lucky life."
Situ Mingji's words were a well-timed opening, and Wang Youqi immediately chimed in, "What do you mean by being lucky and having a long life? I think it's clearly just that an unlucky star has struck."
These words immediately made Shen Hechuan frown.
He stared at Wang Youqi, about to retort, when he heard Emperor Rongcheng say coldly, "What ominous star?"
Wang Youqi was waiting for Emperor Rongcheng to ask her, and upon hearing this, she immediately stepped forward, knelt down, and recounted all the rumors she had heard that day.
"When this Miss Gu was born, it was predicted that she was the reincarnation of an ominous star and would bring misfortune to the people and things around her."
"I heard today that Gu Jingchun is going to be the Crown Princess."
"But she's an ominous star. She caused so many troubles in the Yong'an Marquis's mansion as soon as she returned, and she also caused a lot of trouble in the palace."
"Now, I'm even risking my own life."
"If she really marries His Highness the Crown Prince, what if it affects the future of our Great Cheng?"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Rongcheng remained silent, his fingers unconsciously tapping his knees as if he were lost in thought.
Upon seeing this, Shen Hechuan immediately knelt down.
“Father, this is utterly alarmist and nonsense.”
"Our great empire was built by you, soldier by soldier, with your own hands."
The current prosperous state of affairs is also the result of your diligent governance after you ascended the throne.
"When did our Great Cheng's future come to depend on a woman? It's a joke."
After Shen Hechuan finished speaking, Wang Younian, perhaps out of his mind, immediately said:
"Your Highness makes it sound simple, but do you know how many people in our Great Cheng are eagerly awaiting your return, placing all their hopes for the future on you?"
"Yet you disregard the future of countless people for the sake of a woman who is called an ominous star. If the people knew this, how heartbroken and disappointed they would be!"
As she spoke, she knelt down as well.
"Your Majesty, as the saying goes, it's better to believe it exists than to believe it doesn't."
"Although I am a woman, I also care deeply for the people of Dacheng."
"When I entered the palace today, I heard these words from the common people and I was greatly shocked."
If you were to agree to let her marry His Highness the Crown Prince now, it would surely cause a huge uproar among the people!
Wang Youqi's words hit Rongcheng Emperor's weak spot.
Even so, no matter how much he liked Gu Jinxi, he wouldn't go against the world's wishes and make Gu Jingchun the Crown Princess.
Moreover, he didn't like Gu Jingchun to begin with, so he naturally suppressed the thought that had just surfaced.
He then spoke slowly.
"When did I ever say that Gu Jingchun was the Crown Princess?"
He then let out another cold snort.
"Hmph, nonsense!"
"Get out of here."
After Emperor Rongcheng finished speaking, everyone present breathed a sigh of relief.
Especially Situ Mingji, she slowly raised her eyes, met Wang Youqi's gaze, and a huge weight was lifted from her heart.
She also wanted to thank Shen Hechuan for giving her this opportunity.
Prime Minister Wang served as an official for many years, always working diligently. He had two daughters, Wang Younian and Wang Youqi, late in life.
As a result, he was exceptionally lenient with his two daughters, which fostered their unruly, arrogant, and ignorant nature.
Last time, Wang Younian offended Princess Rongyang and was forcibly sent away by Shen Hechuan, which made Wang Youqi resent him.
She grew up with Wang Younian since she was little, and this older sister was her favorite.
She was naturally dissatisfied to watch her sister being sent away.
At this time, Situ Mingji came to her door, again with a purpose of making things difficult for Shen Hechuan, and she naturally agreed wholeheartedly.
And so, the scene that just unfolded came about.
She was also very eloquent; with just a few words, she blocked all avenues between Gu Jingchun and Shen Hechuan.
Shen Hechuan's entire face changed color as a result.
Jiang Xianhao wanted to offer advice, but she knew that now was not the time to speak.
After all, unless this rumor is debunked, it will be difficult to change the current situation.
This matter requires careful consideration.
Therefore, she couldn't help but turn her attention to Gu Jingchun.
She was wearing a red dress today.
She looked radiant and vibrant, just like Fu Shiyu in her memory.
She frowned immediately when she saw the bloodstains on Gu Jingchun's face.
"Why hasn't the imperial physician arrived yet?"
She looked at Emperor Rongcheng as she spoke.
"Miss Gu was nearly killed in an assassination attempt in the palace. The most urgent task now is to investigate the murderer."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Rongcheng remembered the important matter at hand.
He couldn't help but look at Gu Jingchun.
"Gu Jingchun, according to what you just said, Gu Jinxi was in danger. How is he now? Is he injured?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Jingchun immediately replied, "Jinxi is doing well. I was afraid he might encounter danger, so I had him go to Shou'an Palace with the Empress Dowager."
As she spoke, she recounted what Gu Jinxi had just experienced.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Rongcheng's heart leaped into his throat, but he only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that Gu Jinxi was alright.
He couldn't help but ask Gu Jingchun what had happened.
Gu Jingchun then recounted what he had just experienced.
Upon hearing that Gu Jingchun had actually killed everyone, everyone present gasped in shock and began to scrutinize Gu Jingchun anew.
Especially Situ Mingji.
She knew her plan had failed as soon as she saw Gu Jingchun enter.
He could only grit his teeth and think through everything in his mind, devising all possible countermeasures.
If the investigation leads to her, they will definitely pin the blame on Gu Yunjin.
However, she never expected that Gu Jingchun would have such ability to deal with so many people on her own.
I really underestimated her.
No wonder they underestimated her.
After Gu Jingchun finished speaking, he realized that his one-sided account would inevitably arouse suspicion.
Therefore, she kicked the person who was lying on the ground pretending to be dead.
“What I said about this matter is all true. This person is one of them. Your Majesty can ask him directly.”
The eunuch was so frightened that he trembled all over, and without Emperor Rongcheng even having to say anything, he immediately began to nod repeatedly.
"Really, what she... said is... true."
Emperor Rongcheng frowned and asked again, "Who instructed you to do this?"
The man hesitated for a moment.
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