It's all ruined, who cares about the chastity arch

Over the years, the princess and I have been looking for you, and our footprints have covered every corner of the Great Qi Kingdom."

"Mr. Song's arrangement was ingenious. She hid you in plain sight, in the most unlikely place. Changing your age was the last line of defense she designed for you. Although this arrangement caused you to suffer unknown pain, it was this sacrifice that saved you."

When Gu Linjun said this, a trace of regret and gratitude flashed in his eyes.

Mentioning the emperor's nickname, Yujin, Gu Linjun raised a rare gentle smile: "Yujin would be relieved if she knew you were still alive. Your name carries Song Yuling's good wishes for your future. I hope you can live wisely and peacefully."

However, the moment he decided to take Su Wanyu back to the palace, her reaction made Gu Linjun pause.

"Now is not the best time to meet. There is a turbulent situation in the palace and danger lurks on every side."

Su Wanyu's voice was calm but carried a power that could not be ignored.

Gu Linjun turned his head, his eyes sharp as a sword: "Why?"

His tone of questioning was full of concern and worry for her.

Su Wanyu raised her head, her eyes determined: "Because I found that someone is secretly attacking me."

Her words were like cold water that extinguished the flame of hope that was about to ignite.

"who is it?"

Gu Linjun's face was solemn, and he had secretly vowed in his heart that he would protect his long-lost sister at all costs.

"I'm still investigating, but the recent incident is chilling. The entire family of the fake princess was murdered overnight. Obviously, the other party's power is unfathomable."

Su Wanyu's voice was filled with worry that was hard to conceal. She held Gu Linjun's hand tightly. The tacit understanding between the two of them needed no words.

Faced with unknown threats and the coming storm, they smiled at each other, their eyes full of trust and support for each other.

On the road ahead, no matter how fierce the wind and rain are, they will move forward side by side.

Upon hearing this, Gu Linjun's thoughts drifted back to the gloomy morning a few days ago. The news of the farmer's tragic misfortune was like a cold wind that penetrated the hustle and bustle of the capital, making people's hearts tighten.

"Yes, an innocent farmer suffered a ruthless disaster a few days ago. The bloody scene still lingers in my mind. The spies of the Ministry of Justice have been working day and night, but they have not yet uncovered the mystery of the murderer's motive."

There was a hint of worry in his tone that was hard to conceal.

The woman's voice rang out again, with a barely perceptible tremor: "That person's methods were so cruel, and it seemed that his target was me. Your Majesty, today I mustered up the courage to speak my mind to you because I have an unsettled question in my heart - did my biological mother, the benevolent and kind Mr. Song, accidentally offend some powerful person and bring disaster upon herself?"

Gu Linjun slowly loosened his clasped hands, walked to the window, and looked through the carved wooden lattice to the sky dyed red by the setting sun, as if looking for clues to the past.

"Ms. Song has a gentle temperament and always treats people with a warm and friendly attitude. I really can't imagine that she would have a grudge against anyone."

He sighed softly, his tone full of affirmation.

"But if there is any possibility, perhaps..."

He paused for a moment, as if weighing the weight of each word.

"Queen..."

As soon as this name came out, even the air seemed to freeze for a moment.

Su Wanyu frowned upon hearing this, with a look of disbelief on her face: "The Queen? But didn't she pass away more than ten years ago?"

Gu Linjun nodded heavily, confirming the fact: "Yes, back then the Queen and the King's uncle took the young Crown Prince with them, and they were all implicated for the crime of treason. No one was spared, and it was impossible for them to be left alive."

His words revealed his helplessness towards the cruelty of past imperial struggles.

Su Wanyu's thoughts followed Liu'er's previous words, and she couldn't help but raise another question: "Then...what about the Pei family? Is it possible for them?"

Gu Linjun frowned at this question. After thinking for a while, he shook his head firmly: "The possibility of the Pei family is even lower. Why do you say that?"

He then explained: "Master Pei and Mr. Song have a very close personal relationship, almost a close friend, and his sister is Mr. Song's best friend. Even if the whole capital is hostile to you, the Pei family will definitely be your strong shield."

Looking at Su Wanyu who was full of doubts, Gu Linjun continued to tell the unknown past: "The little sister of the Pei family was actually born to a concubine and was not taken seriously. By chance, she was favored by the emperor and became a noble concubine in the harem.

And in an ordinary day before her glory, it was Mr. Song's advice that helped her break free from the shackles of the Pei family and regain her life."

"Afterwards, Mr. Song was also summoned to the palace. The two supported each other in the power struggles in the deep palace. Concubine Pei even disregarded her own safety many times and secretly helped Mr. Song escape from the forbidden palace. In the end, she paid the price of losing an ear for this."

Speaking of this, a hint of admiration flashed in Gu Linjun's eyes.

Su Wanyu's eyes sparkled with disbelief: "Such deep friendship does not seem like the soil that can breed murderous intent."

Gu Linjun nodded in agreement: "Indeed. Moreover, since the death of the previous emperor, Concubine Pei and the Pei family have helped your father ascend the throne and have taken good care of your father like a biological mother. All signs indicate that there should be no grudge between them and Mr. Song."

Su Wanyu seemed to understand something and said softly, "From this point of view, it is indeed difficult to find the motive of the Pei family to hurt me."

Gu Linjun looked solemn and made a promise: "Don't worry, I will strengthen your protection. Even if the Pei family has not seen any flaws at present, we must not take it lightly."

He looked at Su Wanyu tenderly: "Wanyu, let me be your support. No matter how bumpy the road to revenge is, or how long the road to return to the palace is, I will always be by your side."

Su Wanyu did not reject this warmth. She knew very well how important the support of the Regent was in this turbulent time.

She smiled slightly, her voice full of gratitude: "Then, I'll trouble you, Your Majesty."

Seeing her smile, Gu Linjun's worries disappeared and he showed a warm smile: "Don't rush to return to the palace. Tomorrow I will find a chance to arrange a secret meeting between you and Yu Jin. He must miss you very much after not seeing you for many years."

Su Wanyu nodded slightly, her eyes seemed to be rippling with autumn water, and the ripples were filled with traces of longing and expectation.

She has been separated from her younger brother for more than ten years. He is her only blood relative in this world. Her deepest wish is to reunite with him as soon as possible.

In order to prevent Zheng Chengyan from noticing, Su Wanyu did not have a deep conversation with Gu Linjun. The two agreed to meet again at Wuming Temple in the future.

After watching her leave, Gu Linjun called his confidant Fang Qing: "Has Lord Zheng arrived in Huzhou?"