However, Grand Tutor Wang remained very calm.
"There's no need for us to say more about this; His Majesty is probably already aware of it."
"Our Emperor is magnanimous and will certainly not hold this against him."
We will not dwell on this matter or investigate it further, which could lead to unnecessary casualties.
"However, we must prevent this matter from being exploited by those with ulterior motives to do nefarious things."
As he spoke, Grand Tutor Wang glanced at Situ Qinghe.
"The most important thing for you and me as subjects is to share Your Majesty's burdens."
Therefore, we must take precautions to prevent this from happening in the future, and immediately report any signs of trouble to His Majesty.
Hearing this, Luo Kejin felt relieved.
However, although it wasn't explicitly stated, everyone present knew that the reason this news was being released now was probably because someone with ulterior motives wanted to create momentum.
It will likely surface soon.
Meanwhile, in the palace...
The Empress Dowager has also learned of this matter.
She put down her teacup and looked at Shen Hechuan, who had a calm expression on his face.
His face was filled with astonishment.
"What did you say?"
"You're saying you knew about this all along?"
"Do you know that this matter is of utmost importance? If it is not handled properly, it may affect the foundation of the nation."
As the Empress Dowager spoke, she raised her voice, as if she wanted to break down all the implications and feed them to Shen Hechuan.
Do you know how high the prestige of the former crown prince was?
"Back then, your father's throne was not exactly obtained in a glorious way, so it has always been criticized."
The former crown prince was truly virtuous and talented, wise and insightful, and the one everyone respected.
"That's why, even though your father has taken this throne, he has always been resentful that your mother was in love with him, all these years."
"Now, news has suddenly spread that he still has bloodlines in this world. If someone with ulterior motives were to use these bloodlines to achieve their goals..."
I fear that many common people will rise up in rebellion, causing turmoil in the court and social chaos!
Shen Hechuan nodded.
"Mother, you need not worry about this matter. I know what I'm doing."
"I assure you that the bloodline of the late Crown Prince will not cause the problems you mentioned, so please do not worry."
With that, Shen Hechuan stood up and left without looking back.
As the Empress Dowager watched Shen Hechuan's retreating figure, a bad premonition suddenly arose in her heart.
******
Gu Jingchun also learned of this news at this time.
Instantly, my heart skipped a beat.
Her worst fears have come true.
Lanxin was unaware of the key to it.
I was still full of worry after hearing the news.
"Miss, tell me, who exactly is this descendant of the former crown prince? Why didn't he come out earlier or later, but only now that you're getting married? Isn't this just causing trouble?"
"I've heard that the former crown prince is a god-like figure, deeply loved by the people."
I heard that when the former crown prince died, the streets of Tiandu were filled with people mourning him, which shows how much the people loved and respected him.
"That is why Emperor Rongcheng avoided mentioning the late Crown Prince so much, and at one point he strictly ordered that no one should mention the late Crown Prince."
"I heard that quite a few people were killed at the time before the people calmed down."
Gu Jingchun had never known these things before, and upon hearing this, he immediately looked up and asked, "How did you find out about these things?"
Lan Xin: "Of course, I heard it from the people. They're talking about it on the streets. And it's not just these stories; there are also some tales about the former Crown Prince circulating among the people!"
"Some of them are elderly people who have met the late Crown Prince and are still talking about the help he helped them back then. They even declared that if the bloodline of the late Crown Prince were to appear, they would definitely give their full support."
Lan Xin spoke with a sigh.
"These words are practically tantamount to openly supporting a rebellion."
Looking at the blooming chrysanthemums in the courtyard, Gu Jingchun asked again, "Has the government taken any action?"
Lan Xin shook her head.
No.
"The officials simply drove them away; they didn't punish or arrest them."
"Otherwise, why are these people on the street so rampant?"
"It is also thanks to the benevolence of our current emperor. If it were the late emperor, he would have arrested these people and punished them severely."
Upon hearing this, Gu Jingchun's gaze remained fixed on the chrysanthemums, lost in thought.
Jiang Chongfan, who had also learned the news, immediately stood up.
"The bloodline of the former crown prince?"
"Wasn't that guy dead a long time ago?"
"Where did this bloodline come from, given that he doesn't even have a concubine?"
Jiang Chongfan felt guilty when he recalled what happened back then, fearing that it would affect him and even more so that it would affect Shen Hechuan's current status.
He had worked incredibly hard to get to where he was now, and he would absolutely not allow this suddenly appearing bloodline to affect Shen Hechuan's position.
Therefore, he immediately ordered people to stop the matter and secretly spread rumors that these words were all false.
For a time, Tiandu became even more lively.
And the wind direction changes so quickly.
It was twelve days before Gu Jingchun and Shen Hechuan's wedding.
Another piece of news reached Jiang Chongfan's ears.
Jiang Chongfan suddenly stood up.
"Are you really telling the truth?"
"Absolutely true!"
The butler knelt on the ground, his tone firm.
"After making many inquiries, this old servant is certain that the person who said this was someone who served Mei Xueli, so it must be true."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chongfan suddenly threw his head back and burst into laughter.
"OK!"
"OK!"
"This is truly a stroke of luck!"
"I never imagined that the late Crown Prince's bloodline was actually Gu Jingchun!"
"How can a woman who is a descendant of the former crown prince be empress!"
"I'm afraid even her child won't be able to become the crown prince!"
"I was just worried about how to cancel this wedding, and now it seems to be just in time."
As soon as he thought of this, an idea came to him.
"You come here. Follow this method to spread the news that Gu Jingchun is a descendant of the former crown prince!"
I will make sure everyone in the entire capital and the entire Great Cheng knows her identity, so that she can never be empress in this lifetime.
The butler in front of him nodded in agreement.
"Perhaps His Majesty will become wary of her because of this and distance himself from her!"
"right."
Jiang Chongfan nodded.
"After all, there is no room for emotions in the struggle for imperial power."
"Wan'er's chance has come."
Three hours later.
On the most bustling street in Tiandu City.
A woman suddenly started crying loudly in the street.
Before her lay a corpse, none other than Chu Qianlan, who was already dead.
"Heaven has finally opened its eyes and let this wicked woman die."
"Chu Qianlan, that vicious woman, murdered my entire family."
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