Chapter 103 Another Imperial Edict
At first, Princess Rongyang wanted it, but the Queen Mother didn't give it to her. Now she gave it to Gu Jinxi so casually and said it was for him to play with.
Gu Jinxi didn't know the value of this thing. When the empress dowager asked him to play with it, he really started playing with it. This made Li Ma's scalp tingle, for she was afraid that he would drop it.
Fortunately, Xiaoman and Lanxin, who are beside Gu Jinxi, are connoisseurs.
They took advantage of the empress dowager's inattention and hurriedly and carefully instructed Gu Jinxi.
She spoke simply, only telling Gu Jinxi, "This thing is so beautiful, I'm sure mother will like it."
When Gu Jinxi heard that Gu Jingchun might like it, she immediately put it away carefully, preparing to give it to her mother later.
At this time, the Queen Mother and Shen Hechuan had already arrived at the study.
"Where is Gu Jingchun?"
She got straight to the point and asked directly.
Chen Hechuan didn't intend to hide it, so he nodded and said, "In my courtyard."
"You're crazy!"
Hearing this, the Queen Mother suddenly placed the teacup in her hand on the table with a muffled sound, followed by a sharp shout.
"Chen Hechuan, do you know what you are doing now?"
Chen Hechuan picked up the teacup, took a deep breath slowly, and then said.
"Don't worry, grandma. Your grandson is very sober and knows what he is doing."
The Queen Mother immediately scolded him upon hearing this.
"I think you've lost your mind."
"Have you forgotten your identity?"
"You are the prince! And she has been promised a marriage."
"Now, because of the explosion, people are spreading rumors about the relationship between her and Luo Ziqian."
"If the people knew that you were interfering by relying on your status, it would probably cause their dissatisfaction immediately."
"I'm afraid your position as crown prince will soon be unstable."
"How can a prince with unstable personal ethics rule the world?"
The Queen Mother sighed softly as she spoke.
"Back then, your father ascended the throne with ruthless means, his methods were truly extraordinary.
Even so, because of your mother's affairs, he was opposed by the ministers, which almost affected his position."
"And you already have the Rui King and his son eyeing you covetously. If they knew about this, they would be the first to use it against you."
Chen Hechuan chuckled.
"Come on then. When have I, Shen Hechuan, ever been afraid of them?"
“Before, my grandson never took them seriously, nor did he really deal with them.
Now that my grandson has people to protect, he will naturally protect them and will never let them come to any harm."
He added another sentence as he spoke.
"Don't worry, Grandmother. I have already made all the arrangements and there will be a result soon."
Chen Hechuan said confidently:
"In just a few days, I will go to the Emperor and ask him to revoke this decree."
As he was speaking, Tianji rushed in hurriedly.
"Oh no."
"Your Highness, Her Majesty the Queen Mother, something bad has happened."
"News just arrived: His Majesty has just issued an edict, allowing Miss Gu and Mr. Luo to get married within this month."
"What?"
Hearing this, Shen Hechuan stood up suddenly.
An hour ago.
Emperor Rongcheng called Prince Rui into the main hall.
He knelt on the ground, sweating profusely because of Emperor Rongcheng's scrutinizing gaze.
Under the questioning of Emperor Rongcheng, he had no way to explain.
However, he was not unprepared.
Long before meeting Emperor Rongcheng, his mother secretly passed him an explosive piece of news.
Chen Hechuan actually brought Gu Jingchun into the palace secretly and hid him.
This news will definitely help me turn the tables.
He looked at Emperor Rongcheng's face which was obviously filled with anger, and immediately lowered his head and sobbed.
"Father, I know nothing!"
"I have no way to explain it."
King Rui crawled forward a few steps while speaking.
"That day, it was Gu Jingchun who contacted me first, saying that he had something on the Crown Prince.
At that time, I was afraid that the prince would be assassinated by a villain, so I went there.
But I didn't expect that it was a trap.
Gu Jingchun actually used himself as bait and wanted to take his son and minister with him to die.
If it weren't for my subordinates' cleverness that day, helping me, you, Your Majesty, wouldn't be able to see me now."
He cried as he spoke, tears streaming down his face.
Even though Emperor Rongcheng was feeling a little angry, he couldn't help but feel heartbroken at this moment.
After all, Prince Rui was carried back that day, with horrific wounds on his body, and his face was now bruised.
"However, at that time, I did not understand why Gu Jingchun did this. But now that I know that Gu Jingchun is not dead and Luo Ziqian is the prince's man, everything makes sense."
He kowtowed again and said:
"Father, I want to report that the Crown Prince has taken my wife by force and is having an affair with Luo Ziqian's fiancée, Gu Jingchun. He has used her as bait to frame me, and after the deed is done, he has hidden her in the Eastern Palace."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Rongcheng stood up abruptly and looked at Prince Rui in disbelief.
"What did you say?"
"This matter is of no small importance. I will never lie. Please investigate, Father."
After Prince Rui finished speaking, he couldn't help but feel proud.
According to the current level of people's admiration for Gu Jingchun and Luo Ziqian.
If the people knew that Shen Hechuan had imprisoned Gu Jingchun, his position as crown prince would be over.
But Emperor Rongcheng's expression changed in an instant.
Without any hesitation, he immediately ordered people to investigate.
He has a secret guard in the dark who is responsible for helping him investigate various matters.
On that day, Chen Hechuan personally carried Gu Jingchun back to the palace. Although he avoided the servants, he did not completely hide it from the public, so it was easy to investigate.
Soon, the news came back, and Emperor Rongcheng's expression changed completely.
He stared at King Rui with an unclear look in his eyes.
And King Rui remained kneeling on the ground.
He noticed the gaze of Emperor Rongcheng and immediately said:
"Father, everything I said is true. I have absolutely no intention of deceiving you, nor do I intend to frame His Royal Highness.
This practice is truly against the rules of propriety. If the officials knew about it, it would definitely affect the reputation of our royal family.
Therefore, I have thought about it again and again, and finally, I have no choice but to tell you the whole story."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Rongcheng nodded slowly.
"Um."
He said:
"You're right. You're acting more tactfully and sensibly now."
As he spoke, he slowly sat down on the dragon throne, looked down at King Rui, and continued:
"Since you know the importance of this matter, you should watch your mouth carefully in the future.
In the future, if I hear that any prince has forcibly taken my wife, I will hold you accountable."
Upon hearing this, Prince Rui nodded immediately. Just as he was about to answer, he suddenly realized what Emperor Rongcheng had said.
Only then did he look up at Emperor Rongcheng in disbelief.
But he didn't expect to meet the sharp eyes of Emperor Rongcheng.
He looked at him, his eyes full of majesty.
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