"According to you, it's my fault?"
Gu Jingchun nodded, then winked mischievously.
"Of course, how could I be wrong with being so beautiful?"
As she spoke, she raised her eyebrows proudly, her bright, sparkling eyes full of life.
Shen Hechuan pulled her into his arms, made her sit on his lap, held her waist tightly with both hands, and rested his head on her shoulder, greedily inhaling her scent.
"Since that's the case, how about I apologize to you?"
How do you want to apologize?
Gu Jingchun sat on Shen Hechuan's lap, feeling the warmth of his body, and then smiled.
"In that case, I'll have to think about it carefully."
"Hmm... If I wanted the stars in the sky, the fireflies on the ground, or the sunset on the horizon... those seem too easy."
"Since I'm going to make you apologize, I'll choose something a little harder."
Upon hearing these words, Shen Hechuan's smile gradually froze.
"These... are considered simple?"
Gu Jingchun nodded.
"Of course, you see, your mother and your father only asked for something as simple as catching some earthworms, but he didn't complete this request until the Empress died."
"As you can see, the simpler the request, the harder it is to complete. In that case, I'll just give you a difficult request. That way, even if you can't complete it, I won't be disappointed."
Upon hearing this, Shen Hechuan suddenly fell silent.
Because he saw Gu Jingchun's distrust of his feelings and her self-protection.
He hadn't expected that Gu Jingchun still didn't fully believe in him.
Even though he wanted to offer her his whole heart, she still didn't quite trust him.
He looked at Gu Jingchun's profile and thought about her experiences.
Could it be that Gu Jingchun has experienced things he doesn't know about over the years, and has been deceived by others?
That's why she's always been hesitant to trust others.
However, it doesn't matter. He will do his best in the future to make her believe in him wholeheartedly.
Having made up his mind, Shen Hechuan spoke firmly.
"Jingchun, don't worry, no matter what your request is, I will do everything I can to fulfill it."
“I am not Shen Wanshan, and you are not Jiang Xianhao. I am who I am, and I am different from him.”
My feelings for you will not change, and I will not let you become like my mother.
Gu Jingchun nodded.
"Of course, I am not the Empress. Given my personality, if you did such a thing, I would not confine myself to a courtyard like the Empress."
Gu Jingchun stood up as he spoke.
Facing Shen Hechuan, she stretched out two fingers and pinched his chin, forcing him to look up and meet her gaze before continuing to speak firmly.
“If you really do that, the first thing I’ll do is kill you.”
No one could make her feel so uncomfortable and in so much pain.
If that day ever comes, she will directly address the source of her suffering.
Gu Jingchun's eyes were filled with determination and ruthlessness.
It seemed to radiate light, making it difficult for Shen Hechuan to open his eyes.
He blinked, raised his hand and gently cupped Gu Jingchun's hand that was pinching his chin in his own, before saying:
"Don't worry, I won't give you that chance."
"If it really comes to that, I'll cut myself off."
As he spoke, he grabbed Gu Jingchun's hand, forcing Gu Jingchun to move forward again, then bent down and lowered his head.
Shen Hechuan then pulled her hand forward, tilted his head back, and pressed his lips to Gu Jingchun's.
But with just a touch, the two felt a tingling sensation, like an electric shock, which made them tremble and open their eyes.
Perhaps it was because the two hadn't seen each other for too long.
Unexpectedly, this touch was like dry tinder igniting a raging fire, instantly causing me to lose all reason.
Shen Hechuan pulled Gu Jingchun onto his lap, cupped her face in his hands, and kissed her deeply.
His kiss was passionate and tender.
Gu Jingchun gradually became engrossed in it, his hands never idle, constantly groping and trying to ignite Shen Hechuan's body.
Just then, Li Yunba's anxious voice suddenly rang out from outside the tent.
"Your Majesty, my aunt! Something terrible has happened!"
"Come out quickly, something terrible has happened outside."
The sudden sound made the two of them pause, and the surrounding atmosphere vanished in an instant.
Gu Jingchun got off Shen Hechuan's lap, immediately straightened his clothes and hair, and only after confirming that Shen Hechuan was also ready did he shout.
"What's wrong?"
Shen Hechuan was pouting, his face full of displeasure, wishing he could throw Li Yunba, who was outside the tent, far away.
However, the voice of divine secrets could be heard outside the tent again.
"Your Majesty, news has just come from the palace that the young master is missing."
Young master?
The only young master in the palace is Gu Jinxi.
Upon hearing this, Shen Hechuan immediately stood up and rushed out.
"What did you say?"
Tianji is now also filled with urgency.
"The Empress Dowager is also injured, Your Majesty. You should go back quickly."
Shen Hechuan and Gu Jingchun didn't care about anything else and immediately rushed out towards the palace.
On the way, Tianji explained to the two what had just happened in the palace.
Actually, everything looks normal.
During this period, Gu Jinxi has been receiving instruction from the Imperial Tutor Wang in the palace.
After each lesson, Gu Jinxi would go to the Empress Dowager's palace to pay her respects.
The same applies today.
However, for some reason, after Gu Jinxi went to Shou'an Palace today, some unexpected things happened.
When the Empress Dowager saw Gu Jinxi arrive, she immediately beamed with joy.
"Xi'er, look what good things your grandmother left for you today!"
As she spoke, the Empress Dowager instructed Li Mama to bring over the things she had prepared beforehand.
But for some reason, the palace maid who delivered the items today walked a little strangely.
He seemed to have unusual strength, and there was also a feeling of...uncomfort.
This made Gu Jinxi take another look at him.
But it was that one glance that made him discover something.
As the palace maid approached, Gu Jinxi quickly shouted.
"careful."
The moment the palace maid approached, Gu Jinxi stepped forward and tackled the Empress Dowager to the ground.
The palace maid who had been carrying the items drew her long sword in that instant and immediately thrust it at the Empress Dowager.
Gu Jinxi's action just happened to save the Empress Dowager from this calamity.
"Your Majesty the Empress Dowager!"
"Protect the Emperor! Protect the Emperor!"
"Guards! An assassin has appeared!"
Granny Li immediately shouted, and the entire Shou'an Palace was thrown into chaos.
When the palace maid saw that her first assassination attempt had failed, she immediately lowered her head and continued to stab at the Empress Dowager.
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