Chapter 211: Pleading for Her
"Just wait, I am you today, I hope your end will be even worse than mine, hahahaha."
She said, throwing her head back and laughing again.
This crazy look made everyone frown.
But Situ Mingji remained the same as before, not affected at all by Gu Yunjin's words.
"Your Majesty, I did not do this and have a clear conscience. I beg Your Majesty to investigate this matter thoroughly and give me justice."
"Um."
Emperor Rongcheng nodded.
Situ Mingji is the daughter of Situ Qinghe.
And Situ Qinghe is the sharpest knife of Emperor Rongcheng, and he still has to rely on him in the court.
Moreover, he took the blame for Emperor Rongcheng many times.
Therefore, Emperor Rongcheng was also particularly tolerant towards Situ Mingji.
He couldn't help but look at Li Ce, who had been standing there without saying a word since he came in.
Li Ce immediately knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I have already investigated thoroughly and found that the things in those people's hands are indeed those of the Third Prince's wife."
"Furthermore, I specifically checked on those people in the Imperial Garden, and they all indeed had banknotes in their hands. According to one of the survivors, these banknotes were given by Miss Gu."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Rongcheng's gaze finally fell on Gu Yunjin.
"Third Prince Consort, do you have anything else to say?"
Gu Yunjin sneered.
"I... have nothing to say. You can kill me or chop me up, it's all up to you."
Gu Yunjin no longer had any strength left.
She knelt limply, her face full of sarcasm and emptiness.
Even the pain in her ribs seemed to be unbearable.
Forget it, if I die, I die.
Death is a relief for her now.
It's just that she failed to kill Gu Jingchun and was used by Situ Mingji, which made her hate him even more.
However, she never expected that Gu Jingchun would kneel down at this moment.
“Your Majesty, the Third Prince’s wife is my sister after all.
Although we are not related by blood, she is deeply loved by my parents. If anything happens to her, it will definitely make my father and mother sad."
"I, your humble servant, have not suffered any harm at this moment."
"Besides, the Third Prince can't leave his family and has set his heart on my sister."
"I beg Your Majesty to show some mercy and spare my sister's life."
After these words were spoken, everyone present was shocked.
No one expected that Gu Jingchun would actually plead for Gu Yunjin.
Especially Shen Hechuan, he frowned tightly, as if he couldn't understand why Gu Jingchun did this.
If it were him, he would not be satisfied even if he killed Gu Yunjin eight hundred times.
When the people present heard this, they couldn't help but change their views of Gu Jingchun.
After all, according to previous rumors, Gu Jingchun was unfilial, so he was kicked out of the Yong'an Marquisate by his wife.
Later, because she was unwilling to lend a helping hand to Marquis Yong'an, the people talked about her.
But now, Gu Jingchun was afraid that the couple of Yong'an Marquis would be sad, so he directly pleaded for his enemy.
Such filial piety, such broad-mindedness and ambition show that her character is not as bad as the rumors say.
When Emperor Rongcheng heard this, he couldn't help but look up to Gu Jingchun.
Then think about the situation of the third prince.
Since he got married, he has indeed done fewer ridiculous things.
If Gu Yunjin is killed directly this time, I'm afraid the Third Prince will make trouble again.
Emperor Rongcheng got a headache when he thought of the scene caused by the third prince.
So, he simply sighed and said directly:
“Since Miss Gu has pleaded for her, then we will spare her life. Give her ten lashes of the board directly, then take her back and imprison her in the Third Prince’s courtyard.
From now on, no one can let her out without my order."
This is equivalent to locking up Gu Yunjin.
And he was imprisoned next to the third prince.
After hearing this, Gu Jingchun immediately bowed and saluted.
"Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace."
When she leaned over, she could hardly hide the smile on her lips.
Gu Yunjin, how could I let you die so easily?
The Third Prince's methods have only just begun. There are more important methods to come, and you haven't tried them yet. How could you die so easily? "
"Don't worry, I will definitely let you try all my methods thoroughly."
Gu Yunjin knelt there woodenly when Gu Jingchun pleaded for her. It was not until Emperor Rongcheng did not take her life that she turned to look at Gu Jingchun.
At that moment, she would be lying if she said she wasn't touched.
However, when Gu Jingchun leaned over, she clearly saw the slightly raised corners of his mouth and the provocative look he gave her at that moment.
At that moment, Gu Yunjin's brain froze for a moment, and then he understood everything in an instant.
Gu Jingchun was not pleading for mercy for herself, but wanted the Third Prince to beat her to death.
This discovery almost drove Gu Yunjin crazy.
She stared at Gu Jingchun and immediately shouted angrily.
"Gu Jingchun, I don't need your kindness. Do you think I don't know what you are planning?"
"Just wait, I will never let you get what you want."
As she spoke, she looked at Emperor Rongcheng again.
"Your Majesty, I know my sins are grave. Please grant me death."
But Emperor Rongcheng was very annoyed at the moment and didn't bother to pay attention to her. He just waved his hand and had Gu Yunjin taken away.
Soon, the sound of beating was heard outside.
Emperor Rongcheng also stood up at this time.
He was really worried about the safety of his grandson, so after saying a few more words, he took Jiang Xianhao away.
After Emperor Rongcheng left, Shen Hechuan glanced at Situ Mingji before looking at Gu Jingchun.
Gu Jingchun was also concerned about Gu Jinxi, so he suggested leaving.
And this palace banquet lost its interest because of this incident.
After Chen Hechuan asked Gu Jingchun to leave, the palace banquet soon ended.
As soon as Emperor Rongcheng came out of the hall and walked onto the road, Li Ce followed him.
Emperor Rongcheng immediately understood what was happening. He looked at him and asked, "Li Ce, tell me the truth. Who is responsible for this?"
Upon hearing this, Li Ce immediately knelt down.
"Your Majesty, those things are indeed the Third Prince's Consort's, but they were not given to them by the Third Prince's Consort."
"I found out that these things were delivered to those people by a little palace maid."
"And that palace maid secretly has some connection with the maidservant beside Miss Situ."
After hearing this, Emperor Rongcheng had nothing to understand.
He couldn't help but sigh.
"This Situ Qinghe is getting more and more daring. It seems that it is time to teach him a lesson."
This meant that he was going to expose the matter and help Situ Mingji conceal it.
The reason why Li Ce didn't mention this matter just now was because he saw through Emperor Rongcheng's intention to save Situ Mingji. Now, hearing this, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
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