Chapter 23 Force Her to Die
Gu Jingchun's eyes turned red and tears instantly flowed down.
"What did my daughter do wrong?"
She stared at Chu Qianlan, as if accusing Chu Qianlan of injustice.
It also seemed like he was accusing himself of the pain he had suffered for no reason in his previous life.
"My daughter just returned home, she doesn't know anything, and she obeys her mother in everything."
"Why does my mother think that I harmed my sister?"
"Mother thinks, how could I, a woman who has just arrived in Shangjing, with no friends or background, and no one to rely on but parents, harm my sister in this palace?"
Gu Jingchun was in tears, and every word he said was heartbreaking. Just a few words made everyone present indignant.
Yes, Gu Jingchun was a country bumpkin who had just come from the countryside and spoke in a timid voice. How could he have the ability to plot against Gu Yunjin under Chu Qianlan's nose?
It was Chu Qianlan who deliberately planned to plot against Gu Jingchun.
Unexpectedly, Gu Yunjin was involved in the plan by mistake.
Seeing that it was a fait accompli and the Third Prince had set his eyes on Gu Yunjin and would not let her go, she thought of putting all the blame on Gu Jingchun.
What a deep mind and vicious scheme.
Now when I think back to what Chu Qianlan said at that time, when she vowed that even if the Third Prince fell in love with her daughter, she would happily let them get married as soon as possible, I just feel ironic.
Suddenly, everyone looked at Chu Qianlan with contempt.
But the look in his eyes when he looked at Gu Jingchun was full of sympathy.
After all, who could have thought that Chu Qianlan would treat her own daughter like this.
"Why!"
Someone in the crowd sighed softly.
"What a sin! After all, she is her own daughter. How could she have the heart to do that? Did you hear what Gu Jingchun said? He said not to hit her.
It seems this child has been beaten quite a bit in Yong'an Marquis's Mansion."
"Look at Madam Gu now, she's in such a frenzied state. I'm sure there will be another fight when she returns."
One of the ladies sighed softly.
"More than that?"
Another lady followed up and spoke.
"Did you hear what Madam Gu said? She actually wanted to kill Gu Jingchun's child."
"What!"
Everyone exclaimed in surprise.
"After all, he is her own grandson. She actually gave up her own grandson for such an adopted daughter!"
Everyone present was talking about it, but Chu Qianlan had a ferocious look on his face and couldn't hear a word they said.
She couldn't hear Gu Jingchun's explanation at all, and believed in her heart that all this was Gu Jingchun's doing.
So much so that even when being pulled by so many ladies, she still cursed at Gu Jingchun.
“If I had known you were such a vicious person, I shouldn’t have taken you back.
You should have died in the countryside with your bastard instead of coming to my house and framing Yu Yunjin many times."
Hearing this, Gu Jingchun's tears flowed even harder.
She looked at her mother in disbelief, as if she couldn't believe that in her mother's eyes, she was such a person.
"Mother, my daughter has been well behaved since returning home. I am happy to agree to your plan to send the child away and marry my younger sister to the Third Prince."
"But I never imagined that you would want to kill my child and think of me so much?"
"Mother, please tell me what I need to do to convince you that this matter has nothing to do with me."
Chu Qianlan's face was ferocious.
"Don't try to be so hypocritical. Even if you die, I won't believe you."
"good!"
Gu Jingchun shouted loudly.
"Mother, since you let your daughter die, then your daughter will die now to prove her innocence."
As Gu Jingchun spoke, he quickly rushed towards the stone pillar not far away.
Thanks to the presence of so many people, Gu Jingchun was pulled back in time, thus avoiding a disaster.
At this moment, a sharp voice suddenly came from outside Shoukang Palace.
"His Majesty has arrived."
Everyone was startled and stopped immediately, straightened their clothes, and knelt down.
Immediately afterwards, Emperor Rongcheng walked in slowly in a black dragon robe.
He walked very slowly, but every step he took carried the oppressive feeling of a superior, causing everyone present to lower their heads and dare not breathe.
Emperor Rongcheng had heard the noise outside Shoukang Palace.
I listened for a while before letting the eunuch pass on the message, and now I have a basic understanding of the matter.
Although he had been mentally prepared, his face still turned cold when he saw the plan of the wife of the Marquis of Yong'an.
What a good plan.
Emperor Rongcheng couldn't help but look at Gu Jingchun.
It’s all thanks to this real daughter who grew up in the countryside.
Otherwise, even if he came now, he would be powerless and could only swallow the fly and be stepped on by his own ministers.
As he thought this, he turned his gaze to the third prince.
He was also kneeling respectfully at this time.
However, he still held the puppy pendant tightly in his hand.
On his side was Gu Yunjin, who was crying and trembling, looking like she had suffered a great injustice.
Finally, his gaze fell on Chu Qianlan.
Chu Qianlan finally regained some of his sanity.
Thinking of my reaction just now, I suddenly felt a little regretful.
However, she did not feel that she had wronged Gu Jingchun.
I just regret that I underestimated this girl. I didn't expect that I would be tricked by her at the critical moment.
Fortunately, she was prepared.
Even if she escaped from the marriage now, her precious son must have been quietly taken away and dealt with.
She was now looking forward to seeing Gu Jingchun's reaction when he returned and couldn't find his son.
After Emperor Rongcheng looked around, he gave a wink to the eunuch Dexi beside him.
Dexi understood and immediately opened the imperial edict and read it out.
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims:
I observe the world, and there are many talented and virtuous women. In these peaceful and prosperous times, a good match is especially precious. Today, there is Luo Ziqian, born into the Shangshu Luo family, a man of great talent and ambition, with a virtuous character, a pillar of the country; and there is Gu Jingchun, from the Yong'an Marquis Gu family, a man of gentleness, decency, exceptional intelligence, and good housekeeping, whose reputation spreads far and wide.
Both of you possess excellent character and integrity, a match made in heaven. I am deeply pleased and have granted you a perfect match, granting you eternal love and companionship. I hope you will respect each other, live in harmony, and work together to contribute to the prosperity of your nation.
So ordered! "
After the imperial edict was read out, everyone present was shocked for a moment, and some ladies who were familiar with him exchanged glances secretly.
Gu Jingchun knelt down and bowed respectfully.
"Your Majesty, I accept your order and bow to thank you for your long life."
As he spoke, he raised his hands above his head and took the imperial edict.
Dexi placed the imperial edict in Gu Jingchun's hand and couldn't help but look at her again.
For some reason, he always felt that Gu Jingchun was too calm.
Logically speaking, as a girl who grew up in the countryside, she should have been extremely nervous or grateful when she received the imperial edict for the first time, especially the one granting her marriage.
But the woman in front of him lowered her head.
However, he still felt that she was calm at this moment.
Moreover, he also saw a kind of calmness in her, as if it should be this way and everything was just as she expected.
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