Perhaps he was startled by Gu Jingchun's beauty, for his face flushed slightly before he slowly stood up and spoke.
"Did the young lady save me?"
Gu Jingchun nodded, and then spoke with the man for a few more minutes, only to learn that the man was the town's doctor.
They went up the mountain specifically to collect medicinal herbs, but they got lost and fell because they were exhausted.
Upon hearing this, Gu Jingchun gave him the pancakes he had brought with him, which he had prepared for lunch.
She even gave him her own water.
The man thanked him profusely and then began to eat heartily.
After eating, the man had regained his strength.
Gu Jingchun breathed a sigh of relief, and his mood improved considerably after saving someone along the way.
Of course, this was just a minor incident and didn't attract much attention.
Even when the servants relayed the news to Mo Junxing, he didn't stop what he was doing and casually remarked something.
"Have the people from Tianjing Trading Company arrived yet?"
Han Sheng nodded.
"They're here."
“They came that very night, but were immediately captured by our men and thrown back that same day.”
"He gave me a stern warning and then never came back."
"Miss Gu must have guessed it as well, because she has been behaving much better lately."
At this point, Han Sheng couldn't help but offer another word of advice:
“Your Majesty, you have been staying here for some time now, and your injuries are almost healed. It is time for you to return.”
Upon hearing this, Mo Junxing finally stopped what he was doing, but what came to mind was the smile on Gu Jingchun's face during this period.
She is happy here.
If he took her back now, he probably wouldn't be so happy!
Moreover, she certainly won't feed him by hand anymore.
Thinking about this, he hesitated, which was unusual for him.
"Let's wait a little longer!"
Han Sheng paused for a moment.
"My lord, how long are we going to have to wait?"
"You can't hesitate now. If you release those people from Tianjing Trading Company, your location will likely be exposed. If Empress Xiao's people find out, the consequences will be unimaginable!"
Are you really willing to put yourself in danger for just a few days?
Mo Junxing looked at the hairpin that was finally taking shape in his hand.
"Let's wait a little longer, until this hairpin is finished!"
"They won't catch up that quickly either."
As he spoke, he looked up again, raising his eyebrows slightly.
"As for Shen Hechuan... did those people in Tiandu inform them of Shen Hechuan's location?"
"Of course, they must have stopped Shen Hechuan by now."
Mo Junxing: "If that's the case, then what else do you have to worry about?"
"Anyway, Shen Hechuan can't come right now."
Meanwhile, in Tiandu at this time.
The ministers hadn't seen Shen Hechuan for a long time, and they couldn't help but worry. They all discussed it and headed towards Shen Hechuan's bedroom.
Upon hearing the news, Little Shadow paced anxiously back and forth in the main hall.
"What should we do? What should we do?"
"What if the ministers find out?"
The Empress Dowager sat upright in the main seat, her face dignified.
"Before your godfather Dexi went to guard the imperial tombs, he told you to do your best to protect His Majesty. But you are so flustered in the face of trouble. How can you assist His Majesty?"
In my opinion, you should go to the imperial mausoleum and follow your godfather!
Upon hearing this, Little Shadow immediately knelt on the ground.
"Your Majesty, please calm your anger. This servant was just flustered. I promise I will not reveal anything again. I beg Your Majesty not to send this servant to guard the imperial tombs!"
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager snorted coldly and then looked at Gu Jinxi, who was sitting beside her, looking at the memorials with a serious expression.
"Seele, what do you think?"
Gu Jinxi didn't even raise her head. Her youthful face already possessed the unique authority of someone in a superior position, sending chills down one's spine.
"Since he has realized his mistake this time, why don't you give him another chance, Grandmother? I'm sure he will be more composed this time and won't make any more mistakes."
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager nodded with satisfaction, her gaze towards Gu Jinxi becoming increasingly pleased.
Unexpectedly, Gu Jinxi is so intelligent and insightful at such a young age. During this time, she has been handling government affairs in an orderly manner with me. Given time, she will surely grow into a qualified emperor.
Just then, a eunuch came to report that the ministers were requesting an audience.
The Empress Dowager and Gu Jinxi exchanged a glance before letting the person in.
After the ministers entered, they immediately knelt on the ground, bowed, and said a lot of preambles before finally asking about Shen Hechuan in what seemed like an unintentional manner.
The Empress Dowager could only sigh.
"Your Majesty is unwell, and I am helpless. The imperial physician has already come to see you today and said that Your Majesty's health seems to be fine, but for some reason, you have not woken up."
Upon hearing this, the ministers, led by the Grand Secretary, exchanged glances before speaking:
"Your Majesty, in principle, we, as your subjects, only need to handle the affairs of state at hand."
However, we are truly worried about Your Majesty's health, as it concerns the very stability of our Great Cheng Dynasty. Therefore, we have dared to request an audience with Your Majesty.
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager's face immediately turned cold.
"How dare you!"
Are you questioning me?
The ministers immediately knelt down.
"Your subject dares not!"
"Your Majesty, we are only concerned about your health. After all, Your Majesty has not shown your face for many days, and we are truly worried. That is why we dare to make this request. We hope that Your Majesty, in consideration of our loyalty, will allow us to see Your Majesty with our own eyes!"
The Empress Dowager snorted coldly.
"As I said, His Majesty is currently unwell and cannot see anyone."
"Furthermore, I have been assisting the Crown Prince in governing during this period. Have I done anything improper or inappropriate in terms of political affairs that would make you so worried?"
No!
"Your Majesty, you misunderstand. You have been diligent and conscientious in handling state affairs these past few days, with a heart devoted to the people. There has been nothing wrong with your work. It's just that His Highness the Crown Prince is too young..."
Before the Grand Secretary could finish speaking, the Empress Dowager interrupted him.
"In that case, please return. His Majesty will surely appear once he has recovered."
Upon hearing this, the ministers exchanged glances. They wanted to say more, but seeing the Empress Dowager's expression, they dared not speak further and all withdrew.
However, after they returned this time, their doubts were not dispelled; on the contrary, the Empress Dowager's reaction deepened their suspicions.
Some ministers, such as Grand Tutor Wang, genuinely believed that Shen Hechuan was ill.
However, another group of ministers, such as Luo Kejin and his group, were very shrewd and probably guessed that Shen Hechuan must have secretly run out of the palace for something.
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