Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye it was already dark. Chen Shuyin and Chen Qiyu had to leave the cell, and Zhou Xiangbei was also ready to turn around and leave. However, before he left, he suddenly turned back to look at Gu Qingchen, with a hint of complex emotions in his eyes.

"Gu Qingchen, you'd better pray that you can walk out of this cell alive." Zhou Xiangbei said coldly: "Because once you get out, I will let you know what it means to live a life worse than death."

Gu Qingchen still kept smiling, as if he didn't take Zhou Xiangbei's threat to heart. He just sat there silently, as if thinking about something. Chen Shuyin and Chen Qiyu held each other's hands tightly, their hearts full of worry and uneasiness. They knew that this storm was far from over, and Gu Qingchen's fate was still undecided.

On the way out of the prison, Chen Shuyin and Chen Qiyu walked silently, their hearts filled with helplessness and confusion. They didn't know how to help Gu Qingchen clear his grievances, nor did they know how to face the next challenge. Zhou Xiangbei's threats made them feel terrified, as if a storm was coming.

After returning home, Chen Qiyu walked with heavy steps, and the depression and loss on his face could not be concealed. Seeing this, Ye Shinian put down the work in his hands and walked over with concern.

"Qi Yu, what's wrong? You look like you have a lot on your mind." Ye Shinian asked softly, his brows full of worry.

Chen Qiyu looked up at his uncle, and it seemed as if he had found an outlet to vent his distress. He took a deep breath and told him about Gu Qingchen's imprisonment.

After hearing this, Ye Shinian frowned and said after thinking for a moment, "I have also heard about this matter. It is said that Gu Qingchen was imprisoned because he bribed your opponent Li Wushuang to deliberately lose."

Upon hearing the news, Chen Qiyu felt a surge of guilt. He clenched his hands, his eyes gleaming with determination: "Uncle, I know that Gu Qingchen did this so that I could win the game. What should I do now?"

Ye Shinian looked at Chen Qiyu's anxious expression, and couldn't help but sigh at the innocence and kindness of this nephew. He reached out his hand, gently patted Chen Qiyu's shoulder, and comforted him: "Qiyu, don't worry. We need to calm down now and think about the solution."

Just as the two were lost in thought, Chen Shuyin's voice suddenly rang in Chen Qiyu's ears: [Second brother, I have a way to save Gu Qingchen. ]

Chen Qiyu raised her head suddenly, with a glimmer of surprise in her eyes: "Sister, what can you do?"

[We can go to the emperor.] Chen Shuyin's voice was firm and powerful, [Let the emperor arrange another match between you and Li Wushuang. If you can beat him, it means that Gu Qingchen did not bribe his opponent.]

Chen Qiyu's eyes lit up when he heard this plan. This was indeed a feasible plan, which would not only prove Gu Qingchen's innocence, but also give Chen Qiyu a chance to redeem himself.

"But will the emperor agree?" Chen Qiyu asked worriedly.

After all, Emperor Zhou Yunlong is the ruler of a country and is busy with all kinds of affairs. Would he care about such trivial matters as theirs?

[Don't worry] Chen Shuyin said confidently: [We will ask our godmother for help, and it will definitely work.]

Under Chen Qiyu's earnest pleas, Ye Guyan softened her heart and she took the two children, Chen Qiyu and Chen Shuyin, into the deep harem.

In the harem, the magnificent buildings and winding corridors all reveal the dignity and majesty of the royal family.

They passed through layers of palace walls, taking every step carefully, for fear of violating the rules of the palace.

Finally, they arrived at the Queen's bedroom. Queen Xu Yunxun sat dignified and elegantly on the phoenix chair, her eyes revealing the majesty and tenderness of a mother of the country.

Seeing Ye Guyan and the others coming, she gently invited them to take a seat and asked them why they came.

Chen Qiyu eagerly revealed their plan, hoping to get the Queen's help to clear Gu Qingchen's name.

His eyes were full of expectation and pleading, as if all his hopes were pinned on this request for help.

After hearing this, Xu Yunxun frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

She understood the importance of the matter and the determination of the two children. After a brief consideration, she raised her head with a firm look in her eyes, expressing her willingness to help them.

So, under the guidance of the Queen, they came to the imperial study of Emperor Zhou Yunlong.

Zhou Yunlong was reviewing memorials, his expression focused and serious, dealing with state affairs. When he saw the queen coming with two children, he put down his pen and looked up.

Xu Yunxun recounted Chen Qiyu's request in detail. Her voice was gentle yet firm, as if she was defending Gu Qingchen's innocence.

After hearing this, Zhou Yunlong was silent for a moment. His eyes moved back and forth between Chen Qiyu and Ye Guyan, as if he was weighing the pros and cons.

Finally, he spoke, his voice deep and powerful: "We can have another match, but if Chen Qiyu loses to Li Wushuang, then he will also be imprisoned with Gu Qingchen."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Guyan's expression suddenly changed.

As Chen Qiyu's mother, she naturally didn't want her child to take such a big risk.

A trace of worry and hesitation flashed in Ye Guyan's eyes. She held Chen Qiyu's hand tightly, as if she wanted to pull him back from this dangerous competition.

Her lips trembled slightly, and her voice trembled a little: "Qi Yu, we... let's give up..."

However, Chen Qiyu showed determination and courage beyond his age.

He gently broke free from his mother's hand, with a fearless look in his eyes.

He looked at Zhou Yunlong deeply, then turned to his mother and said, "Mom, I can't give up. Qing Chen went to jail for me, and I can't watch him suffer."

After saying that, he turned to Zhou Yunlong and said, "I am willing to accept this condition."

Although his voice is still a little immature, the determination in it cannot be underestimated.

His eyes were firm and resolute, as if he was ready to face all challenges.

Zhou Yunlong looked at the child in front of him, with a hint of admiration and expectation in his eyes.

He nodded, indicating that he agreed to the competition.

Chen Qiyu also smiled, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.

In the following days, Chen Qiyu devoted himself to intensive training. He went out early and came back late every day, sweating and constantly improving his strength. His eyes were full of desire for victory and guilt towards Gu Qingchen, as if only by winning this game could he make up for the debt in his heart.

Xu Min silently brewed the tea and sat quietly aside, with a look in her eyes that showed her deep trust in Chen Qiyu.

Although she didn't say anything, her actions were enough to express her inner thoughts.

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