Su Wanwan felt both grateful and guilty towards Gu Ziyu.
Now that she sees him living a harmonious life with Wen Shuyi, and even having a child, she naturally hopes that Gu Ziyu can live a happy life.
She had to give Wen Shuyi face no matter what.
Near Wenhua Gate is a white marble bridge, under which the Jinshui River meanders.
Wen Shuyi was standing on the bridge, watching Su Wanwan arrive in a palanquin.
Su Wanwan was so high and mighty, noble and beautiful.
Surrounded by a large group of palace maids and eunuchs, it was difficult for outsiders to get close.
A hint of resentment flashed through Wen Shuyi's mind.
Fairy vixen.
She caused her ex-husband's death and then seduced the emperor.
That's not all.
Even after becoming empress, she still couldn't behave herself and stole her husband Gu Ziyu's heart!
Gu Ziyu almost lost his life protecting her from a bullet. Before he had fully recovered, he was still running around for her despite his illness, not even going home.
I was so exhausted yesterday I almost vomited blood!
He was still resting in the study, not letting her get close to take care of him, saying that he was afraid of tiring her out and causing harm to the fetus.
Wasn't it because Su Wanwan was deliberately distancing herself from him?
How could Wen Shuyi possibly swallow this insult?!
When she went to her mother-in-law for judgment, her mother-in-law told her to overthink it and to focus on her pregnancy.
How can she possibly have peace of mind to prepare for childbirth when her husband is almost willing to risk his life for another woman? How can she be content to be a widow?
After much thought, the only option left was to seek an explanation from Empress Su.
If you're unwilling to let Gu Ziyu go, why did you insist on arranging a marriage between her and Gu Ziyu in the first place?!
Isn't this pushing her into a fire pit?
Wen Shuyi was the eldest daughter of the Wen family, and she was once proud and arrogant, the apple of the Wen family's eye.
She only humbled herself and tried to please her husband after marrying into the Gu family, hoping to win his heart and grow old together.
To be fair, aside from the Su Wanwan affair, Gu Ziyu is an excellent husband.
She had nothing more to say.
She treated my mother much better than my own father did.
No matter what, she had to try to cut off the thread that was holding Gu Ziyu back at its source.
How could we just stand by and watch Empress Su manipulate Gu Ziyu like a puppet?
Seeing Wen Shuyi standing alone on the bridge, Su Wanwan told her men to wait at a distance while she walked towards Wen Shuyi.
She asked gently and with concern:
"Shuyi, I heard you're newly pregnant. Why are you out for a walk?"
She had a good impression of Wen Shuyi, and because of Gu Ziyu, she was unusually kind and trusting of Wen Shuyi.
Wen Shuyi has a fiery temper and her emotions are easily revealed. She gave a perfunctory curtsy, but her words carried a questioning tone.
"Your Majesty, my husband is loyal to the emperor and the country, and he almost died to save Your Majesty."
“I’m still not fully recovered, and you’ve been pushing me again. I even vomited blood yesterday.”
"Are you determined to drive him to his death before you'll stop?!"
Su Wanwan was stunned for a moment.
"What did you say?"
Wen Shuyi gave her a disapproving look: "You didn't even know? That's ridiculous. He's gone to so much trouble for you, and you don't even care whether he lives or dies."
Su Wanwan's mind went blank for a moment, and she could hardly believe what she was hearing.
He Ying noticed from afar that Su Wanwan's expression was off, so she quickly approached and asked, "Your Highness, what happened?"
The Emperor repeatedly instructed that there were many people around today, so everyone must be careful and not let anyone offend the Empress.
Su Wanwan's face turned pale. She took He Yinglai's hand to support her and urgently gave the order:
"Have the head of the Imperial Medical Academy take a reliable person to the Duke of Baoguo's residence, and you go yourself!"
Wen Shuyi paused for a moment, her eyes sharpening, and a mocking smile curled her lips:
"Do you even remember your place? Aren't you going too far by showing such concern for a mere foreign official?!"
Su Wanwan paused, her delicate eyebrows furrowing, her tone firm and frank.
"Ziyu is my benefactor and the Emperor's childhood companion. His safety is of no less concern to the Emperor and me than to you."
Wen Shuyi stood in front of her, almost grinding her teeth to powder.
"Are you openly showing him favor and keeping him hanging on like this, not even bothering to avoid suspicion at all?!"
Su Wanwan's eyes turned cold as she looked Wen Shuyi up and down.
"My relationship with Second Master Gu has always been completely innocent. Even when we meet, His Majesty is present. How can I allow you to slander me?"
"This time, I will let it go for the sake of the Gu family. But if there is a next time, you'd better consider your own status first."
Wen Shuyi was stunned.
Would the emperor really prefer to wear such a huge green hat?
Too.
The Emperor is fond of Ma Ji, so how could he possibly care if Su Wanwan is flirting with other men?
Su Wanwan ignored Wen Shuyi and turned to walk off the bridge.
She thought Gu Ziyu and Wen Shuyi had a good relationship.
Gu Ziyu is witty, humorous, and passionate; he would definitely make a good husband. How could Wen Shuyi harbor such resentment when they were able to conceive?
Beside the bridge is a lush forest of trees, flowers, and shrubs.
A figure suddenly rushed out from behind a bush about waist-high, heading straight for Su Wanwan with lightning speed!
A bright, gleaming object shone in his hand.
Su Wanwan stumbled several times as the figure rushed towards her, instinctively retreating until she was pinned against the white marble bridge railing!
The moment the figure appeared, two eunuchs from Su Wanwan's entourage rushed over to stop it.
But they were still a step too late.
The cold light in the figure's hand pierced straight into Su Wanwan's abdomen.
The sharp tip of the knife pierced through layers of brocade clothing.
But it encountered an obstacle and could no longer penetrate.
The figure grinned maliciously: "They're actually wearing armor?!"
Despite the excruciating pain in her abdomen, Su Wanwan rebuked sharply, "Aren't you afraid of having your entire family executed?!"
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