"They grew up together since they were little."
Your mother, Jiang Xianhao, was raised from childhood to be the Crown Princess, but because of that woman, Li Wenci changed his mind.
They even wanted to make that woman their crown princess.
"How can that be?"
"Our Jiang family has devoted all its resources to raising Jiang Xianhao. She carries the future of the entire Jiang family and the rise and fall of the whole clan on her shoulders."
However, a woman from who-knows-where ruined everything.
They've ruined the future of our Jiang family.
"Your Majesty, then tell me, what should I do?"
"Should I arrange for Li Wenci to marry your mother?"
"Is he willing?"
"Would your mother agree?"
"They all refuse!"
"So, I went along with them all and gave them a push. Was I wrong?"
Shen Hechuan remained silent, but Jiang Chongfan suddenly raised his voice and spoke abruptly.
I did nothing wrong!
"Not only did I do nothing wrong, but you should also thank me!"
"Because, if it weren't for that decision I made back then, you wouldn't be who you are today!"
Shen Hechuan suddenly gave a self-deprecating laugh.
"The family's glory, the family's future, the family..."
"Jiang Chongfan, all you care about is your Jiang family. Have you never thought about how many innocent people in Dacheng would have lost their lives if you had been slightly careless back then?"
"Have you never thought about what war brings to ordinary people?"
Do you even know how many innocent people have lost their lives because of your actions?
Jiang Chongfan snorted coldly.
"So what?"
"Throughout history, where has there ever been a change of dynasty without bloodshed?"
"The court was corrupt back then. Even though the former crown prince was known for his benevolence, he could not quell the situation even after he ascended the throne."
However, Shen Wanshan can.
"It's just a matter of a few deaths, but it can completely turn the situation around. Why not do it?"
"As for the late Crown Prince and that woman, they're dead, so be it. Who told them to block our way?"
As Jiang Chongfan spoke, he threw his head back and burst into laughter.
Shen Hechuan sighed as he watched.
There's no point in saying more.
Jiang Chongfan's heart and soul are only for the Jiang family, and no matter how much he says, he cannot change his mind.
Shen Hechuan said nothing more and turned to leave.
And then they were released from the prison.
Shen Hechuan looked at Gu Jingchun.
"Your parents died because of the Jiang family, which ultimately has something to do with me and my mother. Do you hate us?"
Gu Jingchun shook his head.
"What does this have to do with you and the late Empress?"
"Moreover, I believe that if my father and mother were still alive, they would not mind this matter, nor would they blame the late Empress for it."
Upon hearing this, Shen Hechuan breathed a sigh of relief and hugged Gu Jingchun tightly.
Three days later.
Shen Hechuan personally issued the decree.
Jiang Chongfan bribed court officials, while Jiang Qingshan secretly colluded with the Great Qi and burned grain supplies. The evidence was conclusive, the circumstances were serious, and they almost caused a major disaster.
Therefore, Jiang Qingshan was sentenced to beheading, and Jiang Chongfan and the rest of the Jiang family were exiled to Lingnan.
After the matter was resolved, Shen Hechuan brought Mao Zixiao to Gu Jingchun.
Gu Jingchun frowned slightly as he looked at Mao Zixiao, and subconsciously glanced at Shen Hechuan.
Shen Hechuan then told Gu Jingchun everything about how Guan Zhixin had helped him back then.
When Gu Jingchun heard that Guan Zhixin had passed away, he couldn't help but murmur to himself.
"Dead?"
She was somewhat bewildered.
Ever since she learned that Guan Zhixin had poisoned her, she has been determined to kill him.
Even crippling his legs wouldn't be enough to quell my anger.
However, now that she has learned that Guan Zhixin is dead, the first thing she thinks of is the many times that Guan Zhixin accompanied her as she grew up.
The first word she learned, the first poem she memorized, and the first weapon she acquired were all taught to her by Guan Zhixin herself.
Her first hairpin was also bought by Guan Zhixin himself.
Aside from the fact that he poisoned her, he was completely obedient to her and always gave her the best of everything.
That's why he's always been the person I trust the most.
However, the very person she trusted so much poisoned her and turned her own son into a "soldier doll".
That's why she hates him so much!
I wish I could tear him to pieces.
Upon seeing Gu Jingchun, Mao Zixiao immediately knelt down.
"Young Master."
Gu Jingchun immediately turned around and retorted:
"I am not your master. You'd better leave immediately while I don't want to kill you yet, or I will take your life right away."
But Mao Zixiao was a stubborn man.
“I won’t leave. My master said that you are my little master, and his Guiyuan Sect was established for you.”
Now that he's dead, you are my only master. The entire Guiyuan Sect and I will obey your commands. From now on, the fate of the Guiyuan Sect will be entirely in your hands.
Gu Jingchun wanted to say more, but Mao Zixiao spoke up again.
“Master said he was wrong before. You are right. The late Crown Prince certainly did not want to see war happen, and the people certainly did not like fighting. So at the last moment, Master made explosives and stopped the war.”
"And the formula for this gunpowder, Master said, was left to you by your mother back then."
As Mao Zixiao spoke, he handed the bundle in his hand to Gu Jingchun.
"These are all things your mother left you back then."
Gu Jingchun looked at the bundle and slowly took it.
But at that moment, Mao Zixiao suddenly knelt down.
“Young master, your master has really suffered a lot these years.”
All that he did was for you, even though his methods were wrong. But in the end, he understood and changed everything.
I don't expect you to forgive him.
However, I hope you can take a look at the Guiyuan Sect. This is the only thing Master left for you. I beg you, you must protect the Guiyuan Sect, even if it's just to leave Master with a memento.
Gu Jingchun looked at Mao Zixiao and listened to his words, but remained silent.
After a moment, she murmured something.
"Get up."
She said.
"You go back first. As for the other matters, let me think about them carefully."
After Mao Zixiao left, Gu Jingchun opened the bundle.
The first thing that catches the eye is a book.
This was written by Guan Zhixin himself; it represents his hard work and dedication.
I remember when she was young, Guan Zhixin told her that she must study hard so that she could carry on his carpentry skills when she grew up.
I never imagined that after so many years and so many things, this book would still be here.
Gu Jingchun picked up the book and flipped through a couple of pages, only to feel his eyes welling up with tears.
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