Chapter 8: Familiarity
At this time, downstairs of Wanchun Tower.
A large group of people surrounded Wanchun Tower.
All the people on the first floor were gathered together, and the leader showed the badge in his hand.
"I have been ordered to apprehend a high-ranking official from the imperial court. I ask for your cooperation. After the investigation, I will release you."
After saying that, everyone started to groan in pain.
But faced with so many guards with swords, they dared not say much. They could only cover their eyes carefully and huddle together, fearing that they would offend these ferocious officers and soldiers.
Gu Jingchun upstairs had just put on his veil hat when he heard the noise downstairs and immediately frowned.
"What happened?"
"I'll go take a look."
Lan Xin was about to go out as she spoke. As she opened the door of the private room, she saw that Luo Ziqian, who had just left, had returned.
"What happened?"
Seeing that Luo Ziqian looked anxious, Gu Jingchun asked first.
Luo Ziqian was panting heavily, obviously having run all the way back.
"A group of soldiers came outside and surrounded the entire Wanxiang Tower. I was worried that you two women were not safe here, so I came back to accompany you."
Hearing this, Lan Xin was very grateful to Luo Ziqian, but still said:
"Mr. Luo, although you are thinking about my daughter, if others find out that you two are meeting alone, I'm afraid it will be bad for my daughter's reputation!"
Luo Ziqian slapped his head suddenly when he heard this.
I was careless!
He was only concerned about her safety at the time and forgot about the woman's reputation.
Seeing Luo Ziqian's face full of regret, Gu Jingchun persuaded him:
"Mr. Luo is righteous, but Wanxiang Tower is full of mixed people. Now all we need is for you to leave this private room, and we won't be suspected."
"Yes." Luo Ziqian suddenly realized and hurriedly opened the door to go out, but as soon as he stuck his head out, he quickly retracted it.
"No, there are soldiers everywhere outside. I can't go out."
Luo Ziqian touched his head, feeling a little helpless.
Gu Jingchun walked back and forth in the room twice, his eyes fell on the busy street outside the window, and saw a man in a dark black robe walking in surrounded by people.
The man had an extraordinary aura. Although Gu Jingchun couldn't see his face clearly, he could still see the unique aura of a superior from him.
Recently, she heard that several foreign spies had come to Tiandu and stole Tiandu’s defense map. The emperor was furious and specially asked the prince to investigate the matter thoroughly.
The one who can now surround the entire Wanxiang Tower with such fanfare and make the officials follow his orders must be the Crown Prince of Dacheng Kingdom who is deeply loved by the court officials and the people.
In her previous life, after Gu Jingchun returned to the Marquis' Mansion, she was arranged to get married. After the marriage, she was locked up in the mansion by the Third Prince all year round.
Apart from seeing the prince's back on the day of her wedding, she had never seen this prince who was both virtuous and talented.
She heard that the prince had always been self-disciplined and respectful, humble and kind, and was capable of governing the court with civil skills and pacifying the country with military force.
Five years ago, the prince personally led the troops and pacified the border after a year, and was deeply loved by the people.
The ministers in the court followed his lead and even declared that having such a wise and intelligent prince would ensure the foundation of Dacheng for the next hundred years.
If the prince came personally to arrest people.
When Gu Jingchun thought of this, an idea came to him.
"I have an idea."
And at this time outside the private room.
Tianji was following behind Shen Hechuan and explained in a low voice:
"Your Highness, we have already checked everything downstairs and found nothing unusual. Now the only things left to check are these private rooms.
The shopkeeper said that these people were all important people, and they couldn't rush in rashly, so as not to offend the important people, so they could only carefully check one by one.
Chen Hechuan nodded and stopped in front of one of the private rooms while speaking.
When the guard pushed open the door of the private room, he saw a woman wearing a veil who seemed to be frightened and suddenly threw herself into the man's arms.
The man quickly protected the woman and shouted angrily, "Who are you, you blind man, scaring my beauty?"
As he said this, he turned around and looked at the person who came. When he saw Shen Hechuan's face clearly, he first gave Shen Hechuan a silent wink, then he took the woman in his arms and knelt down to salute.
"I... I didn't know it was Your Highness who came here. I offended Your Highness. I hope Your Highness will forgive me."
Chen Hechuan looked at Luo Ziqian carefully and frowned slightly.
If he remembered correctly, Luo Ziqian was in love with a man now, and everyone in Tiandu knew it.
Because of this incident, Minister Luo was reported by the Censor, which was a complete disgrace to him.
But now he was entangled with a woman, which made him frown slightly and couldn't help but ask another question.
"Mr. Luo, you also like women now?"
Shen Hechuan thought about his wording for a moment, and his tone was vaguely hesitant.
Luo Ziqian raised his head and replied. He saw the look in Shen Hechuan's eyes and glared at him silently before saying:
"Go back to Your Highness..."
Luo Ziqian paused for a moment, feeling somewhat embarrassed to speak, but he looked at Gu Jingchun, who had kept his head down, closed his eyes, gritted his teeth and said:
"In fact, I not only like men, I also... like women."
After saying this, Luo Ziqian lowered his head, as if he had lost all his strength and means.
He was sure that after today, there would be even more rumors about him.
He sighed softly in his heart, hoping that when he got home, his father would be gentler.
Chen Hechuan paused when he heard this and couldn't help but look at him again.
He was now really curious about what kind of woman could make him so bold.
His eyes turned and his gaze fell on Gu Jingchun who was standing beside him.
She had a slim figure and a straight posture, with her head bowed deeply and a veil on. Only her beautiful hair was visible from under the veil. Her crossed fingers were long, white and delicate, showing that she was well cared for.
Chen Hechuan's eyes fell on those hands, and he looked at them a few more times unconsciously.
For some reason, he felt a vague sense of familiarity when looking at the woman.
The woman lowered her head, her head was blocked, only her slender waist was visible, just like the Qingqing in the past, and he couldn't stop holding it.
Thinking of this, bitterness came to my mind again.
However, Luo Ziqian was afraid that Shen Hechuan would find out, so he reached out and covered the woman's hand.
This careful and caring look surprised Shen Hechuan even more.
However, he was in a bad mood and had no intention of asking any further questions. After confirming that it had nothing to do with the spy, he turned and left.
Only after the group left did Luo Ziqian breathe a sigh of relief and helped Gu Jingchun up.
"It was a close call just now, thanks to your cleverness."
Luo Ziqian said, "Now we just need to wait a little longer. Once the prince catches the person, we can leave."
Gu Jingchun nodded, but his thoughts were still on Chen Hechuan.
The voice just now really sounded familiar, reminding her of the man from many years ago.
Shen Muqian.
Shen Muqian was so stunning that she thought she could easily forget him.
Unexpectedly, after so many years, he would still appear in her dreams from time to time.
Five years have passed, and I don't know how he is doing now.
According to what he said, his family has some money and must be wealthy. I guess he is married now.
Back then, in order to escape, she set fire to her own inn, causing Liu Qingqing to die completely in that small town, and also ending all possibilities for their future.
But she didn't expect that today, just a somewhat familiar voice would remind her of him again.
Gu Jingchun's mood also became a little depressed.
Luo Ziqian also noticed Gu Jingchun's low mood, so he stopped talking and kept paying attention to the movements outside.
He only breathed a sigh of relief after he was sure that Shen Hechuan had caught the spy and withdrawn all his men.
However, this time, he did not leave first. Instead, he waited until Gu Jingchun left first before he rushed back.
However, due to this delay, it was already too late for Gu Jingchun to return.
Today is the day of the family banquet at the Yong'an Marquis Mansion.
When Gu Jingchun returned, everyone was already seated and eating.
At the banquet, they were all talking and laughing, looking very happy.
Seeing Gu Jingchun coming back, the scene became quiet and the atmosphere suddenly became cold.
"snort!"
"You still remember to come back."
Gu Nansheng muttered softly.
Gu Yunjin immediately touched him and stopped him in a low voice.
This whole scene was seen by Gu Weiang and Chu Qianlan.
Chu Qianlan looked at Gu Yunjin's sensible appearance, sighed lightly, looked at her with dissatisfaction, and spoke first.
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