It is said that the "big firecracker" was so powerful that it blew up both of their bodies, and then the fire burned them so badly that not a trace of them remained.
Minister Luo and his wife had no choice but to come and take away a handful of soil, which they used as a substitute for Luo Ziqian, in preparation for his burial.
When the Marquis of Yong'an learned that Luo Ziqian had died to save his daughter, they were deeply moved. The two families discussed it and decided to arrange for the two to become ghosts.
The people were also moved by the affection between the two.
Upon learning this news, everyone praised the actions of both companies.
Many felt that Luo Ziqian and Gu Jingchun had rekindled their romance and expressed their support, saying they would see them off at the funeral.
However, for some reason, several days passed and neither family had laid a burial.
Meanwhile, in the Yong'an Marquis's residence.
Shen Hechuan, dressed in white, stood before the crowd.
He had lost a lot of weight, which made his jawline more defined and his more prominent facial features give him a colder look.
He exuded a chilling aura, held a long sword, and faced the people of the Yong'an Marquis's residence. However, his words left everyone present puzzled.
"Without my orders, no one is allowed to bury Gu Jingchun!"
Gu Weiang frowned and was the first to jump out in opposition.
"Your Highness, my daughter's death has already caused me great distress, but if I do not allow her to rest in peace, I fear..."
Before Gu Wei'ang could finish speaking, Shen Hechuan slammed his longsword into the coffin with a loud "bang."
The longsword trembled violently, emitting a series of whistling sounds.
"She is not dead, nor will she marry Luo Ziqian."
Shen Hechuan's eyes were sharp and piercing.
"If any of you dare to bury her without permission, or arrange some kind of marriage between her and Luo Ziqian, then I will make all of you go and be buried with her tomorrow."
Shen Hechuan's words were resounding and sent chills down the spines of everyone present, who all lowered their heads and dared not speak.
Although Marquis Yong'an Gu Wei'ang was dissatisfied with Shen Hechuan's attitude, he dared not say anything more when faced with Shen's sinister gaze, and could only obediently agree.
When Shen Hechuan returned to the East Palace from the Yong'an Marquis's residence.
As soon as I entered, I saw Tianji looking anxious.
"Your Highness, where have you been?"
"The Empress Dowager has arrived."
"Um."
Shen Hechuan nodded and slowly walked inside.
As soon as I entered, I met the Empress Dowager's eyes, which were full of worry.
Looking into Shen Hechuan's weary eyes, she couldn't help but sigh softly.
"You silly child, you've only just started to recover, where have you been again?"
That day, after Shen Hechuan beat Prince Rui severely, he lost consciousness due to exhaustion.
Exhausted, grief-stricken, and overwhelmed with anger, he fainted for three whole days.
He had just woken up and had already run out again.
Upon hearing this, Shen Hechuan sat down in front of the Empress Dowager and casually remarked:
"I didn't go anywhere, just went out for a walk."
Even if the Empress Dowager had to guess, she could figure out where Shen Hechuan had gone.
But she didn't point it out; she just tried to persuade him.
"Grandmother knows the pain in your heart, but the dead cannot be brought back to life, and no one expected such a thing to happen."
“Even your father, the Emperor, punished Prince Rui for this, and even Consort Hui's pleas for mercy were to no avail.”
Upon hearing this, Shen Hechuan let out a cold laugh.
"Three months of solitary confinement, is that considered punishment?"
His eyes held a sinister glint.
"Since Father Emperor is reluctant to punish him, then I, your grandson, might as well help him."
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager was afraid that Shen Hechuan might do something foolish, so she quickly advised, "Now is not the perfect time, so don't act rashly."
Upon hearing this, Shen Hechuan remained silent.
However, he knew very well in his heart that there was no good opportunity.
For him now, there is no suitable opportunity every day.
He now deeply regrets not killing him that day and making him pay with his life.
While Emperor Rongcheng appears to be punishing him, he is actually protecting him in a roundabout way.
It seems he was also afraid that he would kill his precious son.
That's why they made this hypocritical punishment.
Just then, Tianji came in and said that the meal was ready, and invited the Empress Dowager to stay and dine with them.
The Empress Dowager originally intended to leave, but remembering that Tianji had said Shen Hechuan hadn't eaten anything since waking up, she decided to stay and try to persuade him to eat something.
I never expected Shen Hechuan to be so cooperative this time.
After the food was served, he picked up his chopsticks and began to eat.
He ate earnestly and eagerly.
Everything seems the same.
It wasn't until he put a chili pepper in his mouth, but didn't react at all until he swallowed it, that the Empress Dowager became somewhat surprised.
The Empress Dowager put down her chopsticks in surprise.
If she remembered correctly, Shen Hechuan couldn't eat spicy food.
Every time I eat just a little bit, I get so spicy that my face turns red, I'm sweating profusely, and I look quite disheveled.
Seeing this, the Empress Dowager simply put several more pieces of chili pepper into his bowl.
Shen Hechuan, however, seemed not to notice and mechanically put the food in his mouth.
It was so intense, it gave me goosebumps.
He grabbed Shen Hechuan's hand.
He put a huge chili pepper directly into his mouth.
But Shen Hechuan still didn't react at all.
The Empress Dowager was stunned for a moment, and her eyes instantly reddened.
"Hechuan, tell your grandmother, can't you taste anything anymore?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Hechuan couldn't help but chuckle.
"So what if I tasted it, or so what if I didn't? What does it matter? What difference does it make? I don't care about any of that."
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager disregarded everything else and immediately sent someone to fetch the imperial physician.
The imperial physician rushed over and, after examining Shen Hechuan, confirmed that he had indeed lost his sense of taste.
The imperial physician speculated that Shen Hechuan's condition was likely caused by the extreme emotional fluctuations he experienced that day.
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager was filled with sorrow.
Just then, Situ Mingji entered the palace.
The Empress Dowager then thought of sending her to see His Highness the Crown Prince to see if it would be of any use.
However, Situ Mingji was driven out by Shen Hechuan before he could even enter the East Palace.
*****
Meanwhile, in a small house in Tiandu.
Dressed in plain clothes, Gu Jingchun looked helplessly at Luo Ziqian, who was acting like a rogue.
"Luo Ziqian, several days have passed now. If you want to go back, it's not too late."
Upon hearing this, Luo Ziqian asked a question in return.
"If I go back now, how am I supposed to explain that I'm still alive?"
"Aren't you afraid that if I go back, it will arouse Tsurukawa's suspicion and lead him to find you?"
Gu Jingchun frowned upon hearing this.
She had considered this.
However, she thought that as long as she left quickly enough, even if Shen Hechuan suspected that she was still alive, he would not be able to find her.
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