Chapter 74: Trouble
Back then, Concubine Hui was just a capable maidservant beside the Queen. The Queen trusted her very much and treated her like a sister.
However, one day when the emperor was drunk, she took advantage of the opportunity and had an affair with him, which is why she was taken into the harem.
As a result, the emperor became estranged from the queen.
Over the years, under her instigation, the rift between the Empress and Emperor Rongcheng has grown deeper and deeper.
She took the opportunity to rise to her current position step by step.
The Queen Mother has never liked her, and now Prince Rui is eyeing the position of Crown Prince.
The Queen Mother regarded her as a thorn in her side and wished to get rid of her as soon as possible.
Now, hearing that Prince Rui actually wanted to snatch Situ Mingji away, he was immediately furious.
Seeing this, Nanny Li hurried to comfort her.
As the two were talking, they heard a commotion coming from not far away.
Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother looked over and saw a man grabbing a child and cursing at something.
Because they were far away, they couldn't see the child's face clearly, nor could they hear what the two people were saying.
The child seemed to be quite wild, and he escaped from the man's hands in just a few moves.
The man cursed angrily and hurried to chase after him.
However, the little guy was very agile. Not only did he hide away, but he also quickly climbed up a tree, sat on a branch and said something.
However, judging from the man's furious look, it must not be something good.
Seeing that the Queen Mother was watching intently, Nanny Li stepped forward, took a look, and then came back to explain:
"I saw that man, he seems to be the second son of Yong'an Marquis Mansion, Gu Nansheng."
"As for that child, he looks very unfamiliar. I have never seen him before."
After Li Ma Ma finished speaking, she looked at the Queen Mother's expression and asked tentatively:
"Do you need Lao Nu to call the child over so you can take a look?"
The Queen Mother shook her head.
"Need not."
She smiled and said, "I just think that child is very agile and playful. He really is like Mu Qian when he was a child."
As the Queen Mother spoke, she seemed to be thinking of Shen Hechuan's childhood.
"Mu Qian was also very naughty when he was little. He was smart and clever."
"He climbed the big tree in Ai's palace many times.
In the past, Emperor Rongcheng loved him very much. Occasionally, when he annoyed him and wanted to get close to him, Mu Qian would climb up the tree and show off to his father.
The Queen Mother seemed to be lost in memories.
At this time, Gu Nansheng, who was standing under the tree, seemed to be very angry.
He flew directly onto the tree and tried to pull the person down.
But the child was stubborn and struggled, not wanting him to touch him.
Even though Gu Nansheng caught the man, he quickly broke free again.
Under the tree, a thin little girl was kneeling, seeming to be crying and saying something.
The Queen Mother then vaguely felt that something was wrong, and she frowned and took a few steps forward.
As soon as I got closer, I heard what the little girl said.
"Second Young Master, I hope you can show some mercy and not argue with the Young Master."
"He is young and ignorant, please stop forcing him!"
As she spoke, she kowtowed.
Then he said to the child, "Young Master, it's dangerous up there. Come down quickly! If the young lady finds you, you'll be punished!"
Upon hearing this, the child glanced at the maid.
Almost at the same time, Gu Nansheng grabbed the child.
He laughed triumphantly twice.
"Hmph, I wonder where you can run to. You actually dared to come here without permission. You're really brave. Just wait and see how I teach you a lesson today."
As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Jinxi suddenly raised his leg and kicked him hard in the abdomen.
Gu Nansheng only felt a pain in his abdomen, and his body flew backwards uncontrollably.
With a "bang", he hit the big tree behind him and his body fell uncontrollably.
Fortunately, there was a tree branch below, so it did not fall directly to the ground.
The child in his hand fell straight down like beads from a broken string.
Seeing this, the little girl immediately shouted and flew towards the child.
The Queen Mother was also startled, her heart in her throat, and she took a few steps forward.
She didn't breathe a sigh of relief until the maid managed to catch the child.
Upon seeing this, Nanny Li hurried forward and patted the Empress Dowager on the back to calm her down.
"That child..."
The Queen Mother looked in the direction of the child, and for some reason, she felt her heart pounding and her face turned pale.
"Hurry, go and see how the child is doing."
Nanny Li didn't expect the Queen Mother to have such a big reaction. She hurried over to take a look and then hurried back to report.
"My lady, don't worry, the child is fine. I see he still has his eyes open."
"However, he seems to be a little tired and weak."
The Queen Mother also breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
"Quick, ask the imperial physician to examine this child in my name."
Upon hearing this, Nanny Li was surprised and glanced silently in the direction of the child.
It was also because the child was lucky that the Queen Mother thought of the former Crown Prince, and because of her love for him, she also loved the child, and thus saved his life.
In the eyes of everyone, this child has already been protected by the Queen Mother.
I guess no one will dare to bully him anymore in the future.
Thinking this, Nanny Li quickly sent someone to make arrangements.
After the Queen Mother confirmed that the child was fine, she saw that the time was almost up, so she went back to change her clothes and prepare to attend the palace banquet for the spring hunt.
At the same time, Gu Jingchun came out of Concubine Hui's tent and breathed a sigh of relief.
Seeing that the time was almost up, she didn't want to go back and see those idiots in Yong'an Marquis Mansion and cause trouble, so she thought of just going to the banquet directly.
This banquet was nothing more than gathering everyone together for a meal, and then the emperor announced the start of the spring hunt.
The men would then ride their horses into the woods, and when the time was up, whoever shot the most prey would be the winner.
After the three-day results are summarized, the first place winner will receive generous rewards.
Of course, if it were other new faces who performed well, they might even be given official positions by the emperor on the spot.
Therefore, those young gentlemen have already sharpened their knives and are very excited.
For the female members of the family, this is a legitimate meeting.
Women who are of age or who are currently engaged can openly look at the men in this matter.
Unfortunately, for Gu Jingchun, this is just a place to eat.
So, Gu Jingchun, who was already starving, went straight to the banquet without any hesitation.
Unfortunately, enemies often meet on a narrow road.
Gu Jingchun had just taken a few steps when he was stopped by someone.
Gu Yunjin held the third prince's arm and saw Gu Jingchun, calling out casually.
"Big sister, where are you going?"
When Gu Jingchun heard this, he had to stop and turn to look at Gu Yunjin.
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