"How did Lord Jiang find out about this news that I didn't even know about?"
"In that case, Lord Jiang's relationship with the Guiyuan Sect is more than just a matter of being close."
Jiang Chongfan never expected that Gu Jingchun would know these things, and he panicked for a moment.
What nonsense are you spouting?
"My Jiang family is upright and honorable, so how could we possibly have any connection with a disreputable sect like Guiyuan Sect?"
"I'm talking nonsense?"
"I happen to have captured one of the Guiyuan Sect's men. Why don't you confront him first, Lord Jiang?"
"presumptuous!"
Jiang Chongfan shouted angrily.
"I am an official appointed by the imperial court. How can I possibly confront someone just because of your words?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Hechuan also spoke up.
"In that case, I also think it's better to maintain a standoff!"
"Furthermore, I previously asked Lord Jiang to investigate the assassination of Jing Chun. At that time, you confidently claimed that it was the work of Guiyuan Sect, but you have yet to catch the culprit. Now is a good time for a standoff."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chongfan panicked even more.
He has now completely offended the Guiyuan Sect. If he confronts the people of the Guiyuan Sect, wouldn't he be handing them a handle against him?
Therefore, he immediately refused.
“Your Majesty, my son was injured because of Guiyuan Sect. If we confront Guiyuan Sect now, they will surely slander me.”
"Therefore, even for the sake of my son, I will not confront the Guiyuan Sect."
Gu Jingchun smiled upon hearing this.
"It seems that our Lord Jiang is feeling guilty."
Jiang Chongfan snorted coldly, which was taken as a response.
This incident also prompted the other ministers to start thinking.
After all, the events of the past two days were basically orchestrated by Jiang Chongfan.
Now, however, it is suddenly discovered that Jiang Chongfan may actually be related to the Guiyuan Sect.
This makes everyone think a lot.
So, instantly, the ministers all started to make their own calculations.
At this moment, Shen Hechuan grasped Gu Jingchun's hand and announced, "Taking this opportunity today, I will announce something."
"As everyone knows, the late Crown Prince was the most benevolent to the people and was deeply loved by them."
"Now that Jingchun is of the late Crown Prince's bloodline, I have decided that after the wedding, I will handle state affairs with Jingchun and govern Dacheng together."
Upon hearing this news, all the ministers immediately looked up.
Jiang Chongfan, in particular, looked utterly incredulous.
"Your Majesty, this is absolutely unacceptable!"
But Shen Hechuan didn't give them that chance at all. After making the announcement, he ignored their reactions and directly announced the end of the court session. Then he pulled Gu Jingchun away.
Gu Jingchun was also taken aback by Shen Hechuan's sudden announcement and was stunned on the spot.
She only came to her senses after being pulled into the palace by Shen Hechuan.
She looked at Shen Hechuan.
"Why did you say that? Do you know that your words will probably make those ministers even more dissatisfied?"
Shen Hechuan snorted coldly.
"dissatisfied?"
"Then let them be dissatisfied. I think it's because they've been too idle lately, which is why they keep interfering in our affairs."
Gu Jingchun raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.
"Then why don't we find them something to do?"
Seeing Gu Jingchun's expression, Shen Hechuan guessed that she probably already had a plan in mind, and immediately became interested as well.
"Then tell me, what's the best way to give them something to do?"
Gu Jingchun curled the corners of his mouth slightly.
"Since we're going to cause them trouble, we should take them down one by one."
Ten days before Gu Jingchun and Shen Hechuan's wedding.
This day.
Shen Hechuan was originally prepared to confront the ministers again.
Unexpectedly, at the morning court session today, apart from saying a few words at the beginning to make Shen Hechuan think twice, there was no further strong reaction.
This made Shen Hechuan feel somewhat uncomfortable, and he couldn't help but look down and carefully examine the ministers below.
This look was quite alarming.
At this moment, all the ministers were bruised and battered, and some even dragged themselves on one leg.
This appearance is truly horrifying.
This prompted Shen Hechuan to ask a question.
"My esteemed ministers, what has happened?"
The ministers looked at Shen Hechuan, and all of them were filled with unspeakable suffering.
Yesterday, after they returned to their residence from court, everything seemed normal at first.
Little did they know that after lunch, all their dirty secrets were exposed.
It's alright if it's just a normal relationship between men and women.
It was also rumored that one of the ministers had a crush on the wife of another minister.
Not only did he get beaten up by his wife, but he also got beaten up by the wife's husband.
Not only that, but some ministers were also rumored to have a crush on their fathers' concubines, and their fathers happened to catch them in the act.
This will inevitably lead to another beating.
As for those henpecked husbands, needless to say.
If he talked to a woman in a brothel for even a few extra minutes, it would reach his wife's ears, and he would inevitably be chased down and beaten.
Those who lead respectable private lives sometimes encounter bandits for no apparent reason when they go out, getting robbed and beaten up.
Jiang Chongfan suffered the most.
He is already so old, yet he is strict with himself, has no bad habits, and is not interested in women. Moreover, he goes out for tutoring after returning home.
I like to stay in the study and read.
But that day was just so tragic; the bookshelf behind him collapsed and fell directly on him.
He was pinned down and severely injured, but fortunately, his life was not in danger.
Of course, besides these, there are also those who gamble heavily and are chased by other gamblers, and those who are lecherous and are chased by girls who are as round as balls...
All sorts of bizarre reasons for getting injured have emerged one after another.
But that's not all.
These are, after all, just physical injuries.
Most importantly, it will also involve family secrets or some shady secrets.
This caused family conflicts and disputes, leaving them all extremely annoyed.
Some were even kept awake all night by the tossing and turning.
Today, he came to court with dark circles under his eyes.
My eyes are almost closed now, so naturally I don't have the energy I had yesterday.
After the morning court session ended, these ministers would return home to find another round of surprises waiting for them.
After all, they were all officials and their families, so they had no shortage of secrets and private affairs.
It's incredibly easy to make a house messy.
And so, three days passed.
The ministers were tortured to the point of wishing they were dead.
If they hadn't noticed anything amiss by now, that would be unusual.
Furthermore, during this period of time, the people have been spreading stories about the late Crown Prince.
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