"That's it."
Gu Jingchun immediately looked over and saw that it was right by the river, with tall bushes on the side and a tall artificial hill behind the bushes.
Gu Jingchun speculated that someone might be hiding behind the bushes, and after capturing Gu Jinxi, they might escape along the waterway.
The artificial hill was probably there to block out the view.
Thinking of this, Gu Jingchun immediately ran over to check what was going on.
Just as she walked behind the bushes to check the water, someone suddenly covered her mouth from behind.
Just before Gu Jingchun fainted, she saw the trembling eunuch stare at her fiercely and resolutely, then tighten his grip on her nose.
Gu Jingchun's prediction was correct; this was indeed a good place to hide people.
After drugging Gu Jingchun, the young eunuch immediately took her behind the artificial hill and hid her there.
After everyone had left, they quietly took her away.
Where Gu Jingchun had originally stood, only a scattered food box remained.
Wanhe Hall.
Shen Hechuan is currently handling political affairs.
Gu Jinxi also joined in, looking at the document.
Upon seeing a particular spot, the two of them both frowned.
Their appearance and demeanor were as if they were carved from the same mold.
Looking at Gu Jinxi's expression, Shen Hechuan decided to test him and asked him a question.
"What do you think is wrong with this report?"
Gu Jinxi's face scrunched up.
"This minister seems to be praising Your Majesty for not being afraid of the threat from the Great Qi and for promoting the national prestige of our Great Cheng."
But the implication was that my mother's background was a subtle reminder, urging you not to show too much favoritism towards her, lest it undermine your wisdom.
After Gu Jinxi finished speaking, Shen Hechuan handed another folded document to her.
"Then take a look at this document?"
After reading it, Gu Jinxi's face scrunched up even more.
"This memorial states that, given my status, I am not permitted to remain in the Wanhe Hall for discussions."
After Gu Jinxi finished speaking, her little face was puffed up, clearly indicating that she was angry.
Are you angry?
Shen Hechuan asked him.
Gu Jinxi shook her head.
"I'm angry, but I don't blame them."
Gu Jinxi spoke slowly and deliberately.
"Because they don't know the truth, they don't know that I am your biological son. As ministers, their concerns are justified."
"So they are right."
“Father, you should not blame them, but remember them and understand that they are indeed good to our Dacheng.”
Shen Hechuan was surprised that Gu Jinxi, at such a young age, had such insightful views.
He was certain that, given time, Gu Jinxi would grow into a wise and sagacious emperor.
He smiled with satisfaction.
“Seele is right. If these ministers knew that you would speak up for them like this, they would feel ashamed to say such things about you now.”
Just then, a messenger rushed in to report.
"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened. I don't know what's going on, but rumors are circulating that you ignored the advice of your ministers and brought the young prince into the Council Hall to discuss matters, intending to expose the young prince to state affairs."
"This matter aroused the dissatisfaction of the people, who all cursed Miss Gu as a wicked woman who brought disaster to the country, bewitched the emperor, and disrupted the court."
"That's utter nonsense!"
Shen Hechuan shouted angrily and immediately stood up.
Seeing his angry face, Tianji took a step back and lowered his voice before continuing to speak.
"The ministers have already received the news and are all heading to the Wanhe Hall now!"
"presumptuous!"
Shen Hechuan angrily retorted, "Are all these ministers fools?"
"They were led by the nose by a few words from others, and now they dare to be so stupid as to mess with me. I think they're clearly tired of living."
When these ministers arrived at Wanhe Hall, they were naturally given a severe scolding by Shen Hechuan.
Unfortunately, this did not wake them up. Instead, it made them even more convinced that Shen Hechuan was bewitched by Gu Jingchun, and even now he was still defending Gu Jingchun.
Therefore, after returning home, the ministers gathered together to prepare to submit another memorial the next day, asking Shen Hechuan to stay away from Gu Jingchun and promising not to let Gu Jinxi get involved in court affairs, so as not to confuse the royal bloodline.
After scolding the ministers, Shen Hechuan was still not satisfied and paced back and forth in the main hall several times before he felt a little better.
Gu Jinxi sat there obediently until Shen Hechuan calmed down, at which point he spoke up to remind him:
"Father, it's getting late. We should hurry and find Mother to go eat. She's definitely getting impatient waiting for us."
Upon hearing this, Shen Hechuan realized that it was past lunchtime and hurriedly went with Gu Jinxi to Yong'an Palace, where Gu Jingchun was.
He must have a good talk with Gu Jingchun about this matter when he sees her today, and also remind her not to get angry and not to stoop to the level of these ministers.
He would definitely give those ministers a good beating someday.
However, when they arrived at Yong'an Palace, they realized something was wrong.
Lanxin saw the two of them looking puzzled.
"Didn't Miss go to the front hall early this morning?"
"I even brought a food box with me when I went!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Hechuan felt a surge of panic.
"She did not go to Wanhe Hall today."
At this point, Shen Hechuan suddenly had a bad feeling.
Without any hesitation, he immediately stood up.
"Someone come here!"
He shouted sharply.
"Now, immediately lock the palace gates and search for Gu Jingchun's whereabouts with all your might."
Soon, a messenger arrived with news that just three hours earlier, a young eunuch had seen Gu Jingchun heading towards the Imperial Garden.
Upon learning the news, Shen Hechuan immediately went to the Imperial Garden.
The eunuchs in the Imperial Garden knelt on the ground. One of them, upon seeing Shen Hechuan arrive, hurriedly explained.
"Your Majesty, Princess Rongyang lost a hairpin in the Imperial Garden yesterday, so all of us servants are searching for it today."
“During that time, we did see Miss Gu come over. But at the time, she was with a little eunuch and was looking for something, so we just greeted her and didn’t say anything or look at her much.”
"As for when Miss Gu left, we really don't know!"
However, Shen Hechuan immediately noticed something amiss.
"Do you still remember what that little eunuch looked like?"
The eunuch thought for a moment and immediately nodded.
"Remember."
"That little eunuch usually works in the Imperial Garden."
Upon hearing this, Shen Hechuan immediately said, "Lead the way and go find him."
However, when Shen Hechuan and his companions went to look for the eunuch, they couldn't find him anywhere.
Now, Shen Hechuan is certain that Gu Jingchun disappeared along with this little eunuch.
Therefore, Gu Jingchun returned to the Imperial Garden. Only then did he find the scattered food box in the bushes of the Imperial Garden.
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