Upon hearing this, Gu Jingchun suddenly looked up at Shen Hechuan.
Shen Hechuan then took the opportunity to wink at Gu Jingchun.
He was already good-looking, and then he suddenly started flirting with Gu Jingchun, making Gu Jingchun's heart skip a beat, her face turn red, and her head spin, so she took his thing.
Lanxin remained in a state of surprise.
She never imagined that this handsome man who had come to see the young lady so many times was actually His Highness the Crown Prince.
Her young lady is truly amazing; she actually managed to win over even the Crown Prince!
His Highness the Crown Prince even came personally to support his young lady.
She really loved this feeling!
She vowed that she would definitely put in a good word for the Crown Prince in front of her young lady from now on.
Thinking of this, she quietly looked up and saw Gu Yunjin and Bai Lu's pale faces, and suddenly felt a sense of triumph.
At this moment, Gu Yunjin also knelt down.
"Your Highness, this matter has nothing to do with me. I hope Your Highness will consider our long-standing friendship and show leniency."
Upon hearing this, Shen Hechuan immediately turned cold.
"Miss Gu, you should be more precise with your words. When have I ever had any feelings for you?"
As he spoke, he looked at Gu Wei'ang again.
"Lord Yong'an, I have come here today for this very reason, and I would also like to give you a heads-up."
These are turbulent times, and Marquis Yong'an should keep a close watch on the people in his household to avoid any unnecessary trouble.
As for your second young lady, I'll take her with me first.
After saying that, Shen Hechuan didn't give Gu Wei'ang a chance to plead and left with his men.
Immediately, the entire hall was filled with the voices of Gu Yunjin and Bai Lu pleading for mercy.
Gu Wei'ang and Chu Qianlan could only watch helplessly.
As soon as Shen Hechuan left, Chu Qianlan sat down as if all her strength had left her.
"What happened?"
"When did His Highness the Crown Prince start meddling in such trivial matters?"
As the Crown Prince, Shen Hechuan has countless political affairs to handle every day. When has he ever bothered with such trivial matters?
Gu Wei'ang did not answer, but instead looked at Gu Jingchun.
Gu Jingchun didn't intend to say anything more to them, so he casually gave a bow and prepared to leave.
But Chu Qianlan suddenly shouted.
"Stop right there."
As she spoke, she stepped forward and yanked off the red cloth covering the tray in Lanxin's hands.
Suddenly, an exquisitely crafted landscape ornament appeared before everyone's eyes.
The shimmering cinnabar particles on it are especially beautiful.
"This...this is the ornament that was just put into service a while ago!"
Chu Qianlan exclaimed in shock.
I heard that the Imperial Concubine liked this item and wanted to have it, but the Emperor refused.
Unexpectedly, His Highness the Crown Prince casually bestowed it upon Gu Jingchun?
Chu Qianlan then carefully examined Gu Jingchun.
This girl's face is indeed beautiful enough. Could it be that the Crown Prince has taken a liking to her?
But what kind of beauties hasn't the Crown Prince seen? Why would he take a fancy to Gu Jingchun, a widow with a child?
Chu Qianlan couldn't understand it.
But Gu Wei'ang's gaze towards Gu Jingchun seemed thoughtful.
Meanwhile, inside the palace...
The news that Shen Hechuan had given the items to Gu Jingchun immediately reached the Empress Dowager's ears.
"The Marquis of Yong'an's residence?"
"Gu Jingchun?"
The Empress Dowager exclaimed in shock.
"It's that woman who grew up in the countryside and has a child."
“That’s right,” Granny Li explained. “This old servant has confirmed it several times.”
His Highness the Crown Prince not only bestowed gifts upon Gu Jingchun, but also captured the second young lady of the Yong'an Marquis's residence.
It's said that Miss Gu Er sent someone to assassinate Gu Jingchun, but the Crown Prince happened to pass by and saved her, arresting the assassin.
The Empress Dowager was even more surprised.
"When has Tsurukawa ever bothered with such trivial matters?"
"Aren't there enough spies in prison for him to interrogate?"
As the Empress Dowager spoke, she seemed to remember something else.
"I remember that the girl named Gu Jingchun has already been betrothed, hasn't she?"
"Exactly."
Granny Li explained, "It was His Majesty who personally bestowed the marriage upon Luo Ziqian, the eldest son of Minister Luo."
She then added something else.
"By the way, we've also got news about the child His Highness was holding, which you asked us to investigate before."
Whose child is that?
"This person is none other than Gu Jingchun's child, Gu Jinxi."
Now, the Empress Dowager was starting to get restless.
"Tsurukawa... what exactly does he want to do?"
Could it be that he has taken a liking to Gu Jingchun?
That was the wife of a subject!
Although they are not yet married, it is a marriage bestowed by the Emperor.
If He Chuan really becomes interested in Gu Jingchun, it will eventually reach Prince Rui's ears.
Wouldn't that be handing over your weaknesses to the other party so they can easily take advantage of you?
The Empress Dowager dared not think about it anymore.
Granny Li had obviously thought of this as well, and she lowered her head, not daring to say another word.
After a long pause, the Empress Dowager calmed down and gave the order directly:
"Pass on my decree, saying that I am bored in the palace and summon Gu Jingchun to the palace to have a chat with me."
Upon hearing this, Granny Li immediately agreed.
The next day.
Gu Jingchun arrived at Shou Kang Palace early, guided by the eunuchs.
She arrived early, before the Empress Dowager had finished her breakfast, so Gu Jingchun had to wait at the door.
She stood upright, but her eyes were already closed, and she looked like she was about to fall asleep.
Gu Jingchun has always had a habit of sleeping in late.
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