Chapter 64: Feeling sorry for her
At this time, in Dacheng Tiandu, the news that the defense map was lost and taken to Daqi spread like wildfire and quickly spread among the people.
That night.
In Shoukang Palace.
The Queen Mother had already taken off her palace dress and was sitting in front of the dressing table wearing only a single piece of clothing.
Nanny Li was combing the empress dowager's hair when she heard the empress dowager ask.
"Is Rongyang asleep?"
"I've gone to bed," said Madam Li. "I've been making a fuss all day and I don't have any energy left."
Hearing this, the Queen Mother also breathed a sigh of relief.
"This child, spoiled by His Majesty and the Queen, has become increasingly unruly. She even dared to sneak out of the palace. A princess like her is being used as a pawn.
I'm also grateful for meeting Hechuan today, otherwise, I would have become another laughing stock in the future."
Nanny Li quickly advised, "You don't have to worry. The princess is still young and well protected. When she's older, she'll understand."
The Queen Mother nodded. She had no way to deal with this granddaughter.
It was really because this guy was very sweet-talking and the best at coaxing her, and every time he coaxed her, she would lose her mind.
Chen Hechuan sent her back today, which was also a reminder for her.
The child is getting older, and it's time to discipline him.
However, speaking of it, Chen Hechuan's actions today seemed a bit too big.
Chen Hechuan has always been gentle in his actions and believes in taking things step by step. This is the first time he has been so straightforward and decisive as today, shocking all the aristocratic families in Tiandu.
"It seems that Gu Jingchun means more to Hechuan than I thought."
When the Queen Mother thought of this, her brows, which had just relaxed, furrowed again.
If it were before, she could have dealt with Gu Jingchun directly.
But then she thought of what Chen Hechuan had said before: they would live and die together and would never live alone, and she really didn't dare to take the risk.
Do you mean to let Shen Hechuan and my wife hang out together?
If this continues, he will be criticized sooner or later.
She didn't want her grandson to be recorded in history books like this and be cursed by future generations.
Seeing that the Empress Dowager was distressed, Nanny Li couldn't help but remind her.
"Your Majesty, I am concerned about your health, so I have the courage to say a few more words."
The Queen Mother couldn't help but glance at her.
"You old thing, when have I ever cared about what you said? Why are you keeping me in suspense? Come on, tell me."
Nanny Li then spoke, "This old servant recalls Miss Gu's reaction that day. It seems she wasn't... very pleased with His Royal Highness's appearance."
Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother's face turned cold.
"She's a country girl with a child, how could she look down on Hechuan?"
As soon as the Empress Dowager said this, Nanny Li immediately lowered her head and dared not say any more.
The Queen Mother also sighed upon seeing this.
"Okay, I understand what you mean. If you have anything to say, why don't you say it all in one breath."
"I also understand that no matter how good Hechuan is, there will be times when others look down on him."
Upon hearing this, Madam Li continued:
"I'm not saying that His Highness is bad, but Miss Gu's background is different, and her experiences are naturally different. It's understandable that she hasn't fallen in love with His Highness yet.
Your Majesty, you can take this opportunity to start with Miss Gu.
As long as Miss Gu knows the seriousness of this, she will no longer have any contact with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
So even if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has deep feelings for Miss Gu, he is just being fickle and can't change anything."
"But, if you, Queen Mother, do not stop her, Miss Gu will surely be moved by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Then, it will be difficult for you to stop her."
When the Queen Mother heard this, she also felt that what he said made sense.
She nodded. "You have a point. If that's the case, then let Gu Jingchun enter the palace again."
"No……"
The Queen Mother thought of Chen Hechuan's nervous look as he watched her with eager eyes. If she summoned him into the palace again, it would definitely arouse his suspicion.
"Let's do this."
The Queen Mother thought about it again.
"The spring hunt will begin in a few days."
"When the time comes, I will tell His Majesty and go along to join in the fun.
Then, I will have a good chat with Gu Jingchun."
Spring hunting is a big event, and all the officials and their families in Tiandu must be present.
The empress dowager had a plan in her mind, and her depression was relieved. After being helped to lie down by Nanny Li, she fell into a deep sleep.
At the same time.
The rarely seen Dizhi appeared in front of Shen Hechuan.
He handed a secret letter to Shen Hechuan.
"Your Highness, I just received news that our Tiandu's defense map has been brought to Daqi."
"I failed in my duty and failed to apprehend the spy in time, allowing him to escape. This is the cause of my grave mistake. I beg Your Majesty to punish me."
The Earthly Branches knelt down and apologized.
Shen Hechuan had a gloomy face, but still said soothingly:
"This is because the other party is too cunning and hard to guard against. It's not your fault."
Dizhi recalled the scene of that day and could not help but say:
"If it weren't for the signal flare from the Yong'an Marquis' Mansion and the sudden appearance of the child, attention would definitely not have been diverted, allowing the spy to escape."
Hearing this, Shen Hechuan paused for a moment, frowning slightly.
"How's the matter you were asked to investigate going?"
Upon hearing this, Dizhi took out a stack of papers from his arms and handed them to Shen Hechuan.
"This is all the information I have found about Miss Gu."
"Except for the news you mentioned about her as Liu Qingqing, the girl seemed to have disappeared into thin air in the five years that followed.
Until this year, when the Yong'an Marquis' Mansion learned the news, they hurried to the mountains to bring Miss Gu back. Apart from that, there has been no further news."
“On the day you arrested her, her maidservant was very active.
The subordinates speculated that Miss Gu was the owner of the new Tianjing Trading Company in Tiandu.
Tianjing Trading Company has been active on the border and has a branch in Daqi. They must have some necessary connection with Daqi, so we have to be on guard."
Hearing this, Shen Hechuan remained silent.
He unconsciously turned the ring on his hand, and everything that had happened during this period flashed through his mind. Finally, his memory stopped at Gu Jinxi's innocent words.
"My mother worked very hard."
"Mother won't let me eat so much, and I can only eat one piece of maltose after I finish my studies."
…
He raised his eyes, having already come to a conclusion in his mind.
"No."
"She's just a weak woman. Even if she's a little clever, it's just for self-protection and it's harmless.
Can she set up a Tianjing Trading Company?"
Chen Hechuan couldn't help but think of how frail she looked when she worked in the inn.
Because I am not strong enough to move the rice.
I can't mop the floor because of my clumsy movements.
When he sees a cockroach, he will be so scared that he screams and jumps on him.
Occasionally, when he met a thug, he would be scared and at a loss, and it was only with his help many times that the situation could be stabilized.
How could such a weak woman become the owner of such a huge Tianjing Trading Company?
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