She couldn't see Gu Jingchun as the kind of seductive woman who could bewitch a ruler.
The Empress Dowager couldn't understand why Shen Hechuan would be interested in her.
Does that mean Shen Hechuan won't get a rash when he touches her?
Various thoughts flashed through the Empress Dowager's mind, but her face remained calm, making it impossible to discern her true intentions.
Even with all the mental preparation, Gu Jingchun couldn't help but feel a little nervous at this moment.
"The Gu family."
Finally, the Empress Dowager slowly spoke.
"I've heard that the Crown Prince has recently sent you quite a few things. What are your thoughts on this?"
Gu Jingchun hadn't expected the Empress Dowager to be so direct, and his heart skipped a beat. He quickly explained:
“His Highness the Crown Prince is kind and benevolent. He rescued me when I was in danger and then bestowed this ornament upon me. I have no way to repay this kindness except to express my gratitude to His Highness.”
"Oh--"
The Empress Dowager chuckled softly.
Just then, the voice of a young eunuch came from outside the main hall.
"His Highness the Crown Prince has arrived!"
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager snorted coldly again, her gaze towards Gu Jingchun deepening.
Before this, she was still unsure whether she had mistaken the person for someone else and was testing her.
But now I see that Shen Hechuan is protecting her so tightly.
As soon as the talent arrived at her palace, he rushed over.
What is uncertain now?
Immediately, the Empress Dowager's face turned completely cold.
He looked at Shen Hechuan, who had just entered, and immediately snorted coldly.
"His Highness the Crown Prince is indeed well-informed. Miss Gu has only just arrived at my Shou Kang Palace, and she couldn't wait to come here immediately."
Where has all your patience and forbearance gone over the years?
Shen Hechuan glanced at Gu Jingchun without showing any emotion before sitting down next to the Empress Dowager.
"Grandmother, what are you saying? I've only come to see you. What does this have to do with Miss Gu?"
The Empress Dowager continued to snort coldly.
I thought to myself, "Keep pretending, I'll see how long you keep it up."
Thinking this, she continued to say to Shen Hechuan, "Since that's the case, then your arrival is just in time."
"I have a good impression of Miss Gu. I thought that she would soon be married to Luo Ziqian, so I specially invited her here today to give her that love lock, wishing her and Luo Ziqian a long and happy marriage."
As soon as she finished speaking, the Empress Dowager saw that Shen Hechuan's expression changed.
He looked at the Empress Dowager, his expression changing several times, finally letting out a soft sigh, standing up, bowing to her, and then saying:
"Grandmother, you can ask your son if you have any questions."
This matter has nothing to do with Miss Gu; she knows nothing about it.
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager also stood up, her gaze sweeping over Gu Jingchun and Shen Hechuan.
"I'll ask you one question now: Do you know that she is now the wife of a subject, a marriage personally bestowed upon her by your father, the Emperor?"
Shen Hechuan glanced at Gu Jingchun before slowly speaking, "Your subject understands."
"Smack—"
The Empress Dowager slammed her hand on the table.
"I know you still want to get entangled with her!"
Gu Jingchun was startled and immediately knelt down.
"Gu Jingchun, I ask you, do you know his identity as the Crown Prince?"
Gu Jingchun was so overwhelmed by the Empress Dowager's imposing presence that he couldn't lift his head and prostrated himself on the ground, shouting loudly:
"Your Majesty, I know this, but I have always been dutiful and know my place. I have absolutely no intention of currying favor with the powerful. I hope Your Majesty will see through this."
Upon hearing this, Shen Hechuan's expression changed slightly.
The Empress Dowager understood everything when she saw the look in Shen Hechuan's eyes.
It seems that Shen Hechuan is only enthusiastically pursuing this idea and has not actually won over Gu Jingchun.
In response, she couldn't help but look at Gu Jingchun again.
She couldn't understand why Gu Jingchun, a woman who grew up in the countryside, would look down on Shen Hechuan, given his looks, talent, and status.
The Empress Dowager already harbored some dissatisfaction with her and couldn't help but look at Shen Hechuan.
"Did you hear that, Your Highness? What else do you have to say about this?"
Shen Hechuan also knelt down.
“Grandmother, it is I who have taken a liking to her and wish to marry her as my Crown Princess.”
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager erupted in fury once again!
"absurd!"
She glared angrily at Shen Hechuan.
"Listen to what you're saying!"
Do you think anyone can just casually take the position of Crown Princess?
"Putting aside the fact that she has a marriage decree from the Emperor, even if she were not currently engaged, how could a widow with a child be a suitable candidate for the position of Crown Princess?"
You're trying to provoke an attack from the court officials!
Seeing that Shen Hechuan's eyes did not seem to be faking it, the Empress Dowager couldn't help but offer a few more words of advice.
"Hechuan, you know your situation better than I do. If you continue to get entangled with her, you might not even be able to keep your position as crown prince!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Jingchun was even more astonished.
She never expected that Shen Hechuan would want her to be the Crown Princess.
Even more unexpectedly, Shen Hechuan's position had become so precarious.
It would be impossible for her not to be tempted.
However, the Empress Dowager's next words instantly calmed her down.
She is not alone now; she has a son to protect.
Therefore, she would never allow her son to be put in danger.
However, Shen Hechuan seemed not to hear the Empress Dowager's advice and knelt down to kowtow, saying, "Your subject's mind is made up, and I beg Your Majesty to grant my request."
The Empress Dowager's expression was icy, and a hint of murderous intent had crept into her gaze as she looked at Gu Jingchun.
She would never allow anyone to affect her grandson.
Even if this person is someone he loves, it won't work.
Even if doing so would alienate them, she would never allow it.
Shen Hechuan is no ordinary person; he has millions of people to protect, and he cannot let his efforts be in vain because of a woman.
She would never allow her perfect grandson to bear eternal infamy and be criticized by future generations because of a woman.
"no!"
The Empress Dowager made the final decision.
"If you insist on doing this, then don't blame me for not being able to keep her."
Upon hearing this, Gu Jingchun's face turned pale, and his heart tightened.
In the eyes of these superiors, her life was as insignificant as an ant's.
Just like now, even though Shen Hechuan is unwilling to let go, the Empress Dowager's final decision is to deal with her.
Gu Jingchun never expected that Shen Hechuan would say so firmly:
"Your subject has already made up his mind and swore to stand with Jingchun through thick and thin. If Grandmother wants to kill Jingchun, then you will also lose your grandson!"
The Empress Dowager was even more shocked.
Her trembling finger pointed at Shen Hechuan, and she couldn't speak for a long time because of her anger.
"You...you, the crown prince of a nation, have actually abandoned your responsibilities, your court officials, and your millions of subjects for the sake of a woman!"
The Empress Dowager sat down blankly, her gaze unfocused, before finally slowly turning to Shen Hechuan.
"What...do you want to do?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Hechuan knew that the Empress Dowager had compromised. He immediately looked up, his face showing a hint of surprise, and said:
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