The queen is spoiling the king and madly criticizing him for spoiling her

Xie Ci'an followed Gu Jianchu to the back alley of Chongyang Tower.

Compared with the bustling front alley, the back alley seems particularly deserted, with several dark alleys intersecting each other, and the noisy sounds from the front alley can still be heard from this side.

When Cheng Song came after them, he snatched a lantern from somewhere and used it to light the way for the two of them. He whispered, "Your Majesty, this alley is too dark and dangerous. I have asked Wen Zhu to look for the young lady everywhere."

Compared to Wen Zhu's aimless search, Gu Jianchu's source of information was faster.

The system quickly provided Gu Jianchu with a specific location. Gu Jianchu organized his words and said, "Maybe he went to the alley ahead. I remember that if you go through the alley ahead, you can directly reach the moat. It's located in a relatively remote area. If Cao Li wants to harm my sister, he might choose a relatively remote place."

Gu Jianchu is the second daughter of the Nanping Marquis. She was raised in the capital since childhood and is familiar with these routes in the capital. This is not enough to arouse the suspicion of Cheng Song and Xie Ci'an.

Besides, Xie Ci'an already knew that Gu Jianchu had the ability to see through everything. "What the Queen said makes sense. Let's go and take a look."

Cheng Song followed behind the two of them, running around anxiously. "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, we should ask Wen Zhu to go and investigate. This place is dark and narrow. What if someone is lying in ambush here?"

If someone were to ambush the emperor here, she would definitely be threatened. In that case, the dog system would definitely give him an early warning. Since there was no movement from the dog system, it meant that the road ahead was safe.

Gu Jianchu retorted, "Few people know that the emperor has left the palace, so there shouldn't be anyone ambushing here. If you are really worried, I can take Wen Zhu to investigate ahead."

"The Queen is right." Xie Ci'an wrapped her delicate hand in his large palm, and the scorching heat continued to pass through his palm. He took her hand and walked into the depths of the alley with big strides.

Anxious Cheng Song could only walk in front of the two people with a lantern to lead the way.

After passing through the first intersecting alley, Cheng Song, who was leading the way, suddenly kicked something hard yet slightly soft. He lowered the lantern in his hand, and when he saw it was a person, he almost screamed out in fright. Although he finally held back, his face was pale with fear.

With the dim light, Gu Jianchu noticed the clothes worn by the person lying on the ground. Gu Jianchu pulled the lantern in Cheng Song's hand and squatted down to check. It was Yunhe who was following her sister.

[That bastard Cao Li actually had someone use his name as Big Brother to trick Sister into this alley, then kidnap her and try to rape her, ruining her reputation.]

He was having a hard time, and he definitely wouldn't let Sister have an easy time either. He felt that it was because of Sister that he ended up like this.

[What kind of pervert is this? He actually has such vicious thoughts.]

Before Gu Jianchu could continue to curse, he grabbed Xie Ci'an's arm with red eyes, "Sister must have been in trouble."

"Don't worry, nothing will happen." Xie Ci'an simply comforted Gu Jianchu and led his men to search quickly.

With systematic guidance, they didn't waste much time and soon found the willow forest beside the moat.

The bustling scene on Zhuque Street completely drowned out Gu Jianyue's cries for help.

No wonder so many children are lost and no one finds them.

When they went over, they saw Gu Jianyue trembling against a willow tree, her clothes in disarray, the front of her shirt torn open, her originally beautifully styled hair hanging on her shoulders, with weeds mixed in her hair, and half of her face splattered with blood, making her look like a ghost.

His bloody hands tightly grasped a golden hairpin, his eyes were filled with shock and he had not recovered.

Next to Gu Jianyue lay Cao Li, who was covering his neck with blood. Cao Li's body was still convulsing and struggling, his eyes wide open, and he looked at Gu Jianyue with unwillingness.

One look at the scene and you know what happened.

Gu Jianchu was frightened but quickly reacted and strode up to Gu Jianyue.

As soon as his fingers touched Gu Jianyue's arm, Gu Jianyue couldn't help but tremble. His wandering mind slowly returned to his mind. He threw the hairpin in his hand away and grabbed Gu Jianchu's arm in fear, "Achu, I killed someone."

Gu Jianchu took off his cloak and wrapped it around Gu Jianyue, saying softly, "Don't be afraid, sister. You killed a bad guy. You were acting in self-defense."

Gu Jianchu glanced with disgust at the person lying on the ground and still struggling. In order to prevent his sister from continuing to be upset, Gu Jianchu pulled the person out.

Gu Jianyue's body was still shaking because of fear. When she saw the emperor, she broke free from Gu Jianchu's support and knelt down in front of Xie Ci'an.

She couldn't let Ah Chu and the entire Gu family be implicated.

Gu Jianyue said firmly, "Your Majesty, Cao Li attempted to defile me. While resisting, I accidentally killed him with my golden hairpin. Please punish me, Your Majesty."

Ajie has always only thought about her family and rarely about herself.

Gu Jianchu looked at Xie Ci'an worriedly.

Although Xie Ci'an is a tyrant, he always handles major matters impartially, so Gu Jianchu has no idea how Xie Ci'an will deal with his sister.

She didn't yet have the confidence to believe that Xie Ci'an would give up all his principles for her.

Gu Jianchu defended Gu Jianyue in a very low voice, "Your Majesty, my sister acted in self-defense, not intentionally killing someone. I hope Your Majesty can give her a lighter punishment."

The moonlight fell on Xie Ci'an, stretching his figure into a slender shape. His pair of inky pupils were hidden in the darkness, making it impossible to tell what emotions were in them.

He put his hands behind his back, and exuded the aura of a superior.

Compared to Gu Jianchu's nervousness, Gu Jianyue seemed calm.

Just as Gu Jianchu was beginning to feel overwhelmed by the depressing atmosphere, Xie Ci'an suddenly spoke up, "Ning'an Earl's son is plotting to assassinate me. Wen Zhu, do you know how to handle this?"

Xie Ci'an looked at Wen Zhu who was following behind him.

"I know." Wen Zhu said as he drew the sword from his waist, strode forward and stabbed Cao Li in the neck, causing the blood to flow more and more.

The place where the sword had cut just covered the place where Gu Jianyue had stabbed with the hairpin before.

Cheng Song was dumbfounded by Xie Ci'an's action. When did their emperor become so easy to talk to?

Xie Ci'an personally stepped forward and helped Gu Jianchu up.

Gu Jianchu suddenly realized something and reminded, "And the servant who came with Cao Li might know the truth."

It was the servant who tricked my sister out.

If I don't kill the servant to silence him, there will probably be worries about this matter.

Xie Ci'an immediately glanced at Wen Zhu, who immediately understood and went to solve the problem.

I originally wanted to bring the Queen out to relax and try the delicious food at Chongyang Tower, but I didn't expect that Cao Li would disturb my interest.