That's why the court didn't fall into chaos.
However, Jiang Chongfan's underhanded tactics continued unabated.
While Shen Hechuan was away, he secretly won over many court officials, hoping to undermine Gu Jingchun and gain control of the government.
Therefore, Gu Jingchun summoned Grand Tutor Wang, Luo Kejin, and Ye Wenxi to the palace to discuss countermeasures.
Old Master Wang was already at odds with Jiang Chongfan, and he was furious at Jiang's actions.
Gu Jingchun then instructed the three of them to secretly investigate Jiang Chongfan.
However, after the three left, Ye Wenxi returned.
Gu Jingchun raised an eyebrow slightly.
Why are you back?
Ye Wenxi bowed respectfully.
"Your Majesty, last year, His Majesty arrested Jiang Chongfan's son, Shen Qingshan, because Jiang Chongfan had failed to capture Guiyuan Sect."
In the end, it was all because Shen Qingshan was seriously ill, and Jiang Chongfan kept crying and recounting the events of the late Empress, saying that when the late Empress was alive, her favorite person was Shen Qingshan.
His Majesty, in a moment of weakness, released the man.
"If Your Highness were to punish Jiang Chongfan for this, and if His Majesty were to return and blame you..."
Ye Wenxi didn't say what was coming next, but Gu Jingchun understood.
She smiled.
"It's alright. Even if His Majesty cares about family ties, he is not an unreasonable person. We just need to find the evidence, and His Majesty will understand what is more important."
In fact, Gu Jingchun was also aware of Shen Hechuan's tolerance towards Jiang Chongfan.
After all, he was his mother's last remaining relative in this world.
How could he bear to actually harm him?
However, Jiang Chongfan now has no choice but to take action.
Now that Shen Hechuan is risking her life to protect our Dacheng, she absolutely will not allow Jiang Chongfan to shake the foundation of Dacheng again.
It's just a pity that she never found any evidence against Jiang Chongfan.
However, a turning point soon arrived.
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The severe cold has passed, and the weather is gradually warming up.
Gu Jingchun stood by the window, looking through the eaves at the newly sprouted buds on the tree, and murmured something.
Spring is here!
Lan Xin was bringing over the food when she saw Gu Jingchun standing by the window, so she quickly went over and closed the window.
"Your Majesty, why are you standing by the window again?"
"You've just recovered from your illness, so you still need to take good care of yourself and avoid being exposed to drafts."
Gu Jingchun smiled and sat down at the table.
"I'm already better. I'm just looking at the scenery outside. It's nothing serious."
"You're just too tired."
"Now that the Empress Dowager and His Highness the Crown Prince are watching over you in the court, and Princess Rongyang is helping you in the harem, you should rest for a few more days and take good care of your health. That way, His Majesty won't be worried when he returns."
Gu Jingchun nodded.
Has His Majesty sent any news recently?
Lan Xin served Gu Jingchun another bowl of soup before speaking in surprise.
"Your Majesty, your letter was only sent out three days ago. Even if His Majesty's letter is sent out as quickly as possible, it will take another two days."
Gu Jingchun nodded, realizing that he had been a bit too hasty.
But I'm really worried about Shen Hechuan's safety.
After all, the battlefield is ever-changing.
When Shen Hechuan arrived at the border, the war had already begun.
Fortunately, Gu Erli had already defended against the first three rounds of attacks.
The arrival of Shen Hechuan greatly boosted the morale of the soldiers. Gu Erli seized the opportunity to open the city gates and fought a major battle with Da Qi, achieving a partial victory.
This victory also boosted morale even further.
After that, the war remained deadlocked.
After Gu Jingchun finished his meal, Lan Xin suddenly came in with a letter.
"Your Majesty, this servant suddenly found a letter in the courtyard."
Gu Jingchun looked at the letter in his hand.
Who sent this?
Lan Xin shook her head.
"have no idea."
Then he spoke again in a low voice.
"Although it says 'To be opened by you personally,' I was afraid there might be a trick inside, so I opened it."
However, I haven't seen the contents of it.
Gu Jingchun nodded.
"It's alright."
As he spoke, he opened the letter and took it out.
After reading the contents, Gu Jingchun's expression changed drastically.
So it turns out that Jiang Chongfan was involved in the death of the former crown prince.
The letter also clearly states that Jiang Chongfan discovered that the former crown prince liked someone else, and that Jiang Xianhao liked Shen Wanshan.
Not wanting her daughter to lose the position of Crown Princess that she had already secured, she secretly instigated Shen Wanshan to rebel and did her best to facilitate the marriage between the two.
He also secretly threatened Shen Wanshan that if he did not do so, he would marry Jiang Xianhao off to someone else.
But if he succeeds, and we do everything we can to help him make the marriage happen.
Later, Shen Wanshan rebelled and surrounded the palace.
Jiang Xianhao hurriedly went to find the former Crown Prince.
However, the former crown prince already knew at that time that Jiang Chongfan's secret planning was definitely involved in this matter.
He also understood that things had come to this point, and he had absolutely no chance of turning things around.
Moreover, and most importantly, at that time, Jiang Chongfan secretly sent a letter to Li Wenci.
The letter was written in Fu Shiyu's handwriting, with only a few strokes, but it filled Li Wenci with utter despair.
"The dead are gone, the living remain."
After that, he lost all hope and committed suicide by drawing his sword.
This letter was written in handwriting that Jiang Chongfan imitated from the letters exchanged between Fu Shiyu and Jiang Xianhao.
At the time, Li Wenci was too grief-stricken to notice anything amiss with the handwriting.
Little did he know that Fu Shiyu, heavily pregnant, had already arrived in Tiandu and was trying her best to help him.
Fu Shiyu suddenly learned of Li Wenci's suicide and fainted on the spot, subsequently giving birth prematurely.
Gu Jingchun's fingertips, which were gripping the letter, began to turn white.
"Jiang Chongfan!"
"So, it turns out that the deaths of my father and mother were both related to you!"
"So, everything back then was part of your scheme!"
No wonder he was so obedient when Jiang Xianhao suggested that Jiang Chongfan leave Tiandu. He must have already been suspected and threatened by Jiang Xianhao.
That's why I had no choice but to leave Tiandu.
This is also the main reason why he dared to come back, knowing that Jiang Xian was dead.
After figuring all this out, Gu Jingchun immediately made a decision.
She was determined to settle things with Jiang Chongfan herself.
However, Gu Jingchun was afraid that it would affect Shen Hechuan, so he did not tell Shen Hechuan about this.
Instead, he secretly observed Jiang Chongfan's actions, looking for the right opportunity.
Meanwhile, in the military camp at the border.
Shen Hechuan sat in the curtained tent when Luo Ziqian rushed in to report.
"We have won another battle!"
We won!
Luo Ziqian's voice was filled with excitement.
"At this rate, we will surely beat those lackeys of Daqi to a pulp and see if they still dare to overestimate themselves."
However, Shen Hechuan was not optimistic.
"Give the order to remain calm and vigilant, and not to let our guard down, in case the other side has any other tricks up their sleeve."
No sooner had he finished speaking than Li Yun stormed in with an air of dominance.
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