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Chapter 77 The Secret History of the Imperial Family of the Tianqi Dynasty

After a tentative alliance, they decided not to reveal the true identities of Prince Jing'an and his wife to Gu Yichen and Lu Ling'er, at least for the time being. Gu Yazhu was particularly worried about Lu Ling'er. After all, she came from a hunter family and faced such a complex royal background. If she suddenly learned these profound secrets, she would likely be overwhelmed and even believe she was in danger. Gu Yazhu thought it would be best to observe for a while, at least to avoid scaring away the wife her son had finally chosen. If that happened, Gu Yichen would probably resent them.

Prince Jing'an and his wife knew that Gu Yichen was the crown prince back then, but because of his sensitive identity, they could only choose to silently watch over their own flesh and blood from afar.

Gu Yichen displayed an independent and austere personality from a young age. He was stubborn and wary of everything around him. He was particularly apathetic towards women. Within the Eastern Palace, aside from the buzzing female mosquitoes, few creatures could approach the icy Crown Prince.

He deeply detested the power struggles within the palace, and was particularly weary of the endless battles between his father and the concubines. Coupled with the hidden danger of the Night Phantom Poison within him, he longed to escape the hustle and bustle and seek a peaceful place.

While his cousin, Luo Qi, was able to help him suppress the toxicity, he could never fully cure it. Luo Qi once mentioned a rumor: only a mysterious disciple could undo this strange poison. Determined to find an antidote, Gu Yichen resolutely decided to journey south with Luo Qi, Mo Yan, and the others. However, fate played a trick on them, as they were ambushed by the enemy along the way, and Gu Yichen tragically fell off a cliff.

Fortunately, he was carried by the turbulent river to Taohua Village in Nanyang Prefecture, where he happened to meet the kind-hearted Lu Ling'er. It was this chance encounter that not only saved his life, but more unexpectedly, Lu Ling'er accidentally solved the strange poison that had plagued him for years.

Upon learning of this, Prince Jing'an and his wife were initially overjoyed. After all, their long-missing son had finally been found! However, when they learned that Gu Yichen had lost his memory, they immediately became concerned. Not wanting to delay even a moment, they rushed day and night to Nanyang Prefecture.

Upon arriving in Nanyang, they heard shocking news: the Nanyang prefect had colluded with the Minister of Rites in the capital to murder Gu Yichen and Lu Linger. This distraught Prince Jing'an and his wife decided to take covert action to protect their son. Disguised as Shen Li and Shen Ye, they traveled to Nanyang Prefecture under these identities.

Their real purpose was to witness their son's wedding and ensure he could start a family successfully. Only then could they leave with peace of mind. Now that they had finally seen with their own eyes that Gu Yichen was willing to marry, their worries were alleviated. At least, they no longer had to worry about whether their son had a homosexual tendency.

Gu Yichen looked at his parents, his heart filled with confusion. He didn't know why they were here, nor did he understand why they were hiding their identities. But he knew that no matter what, these people were his family, and their presence must have a special meaning.

Gu Yichen tightly grasped Lu Linger's hand, and the two walked slowly side by side toward the main house. His eyes remained alert, carefully scanning the two fake "parents" sitting in the main seat. Gu Yazhu and Ji Yun, on the other hand, acted completely at ease, as if this place truly was their home.

Gu Yichen couldn't help but feel an indescribable discomfort. Just as he was about to ask, Lu Ling'er stepped forward. She gracefully performed a standard curtsy toward Gu Yazhu and Ji Yun, and said softly, "The new daughter-in-law greets father and mother."

Hearing this, Gu Yazhu's eyes flickered with relief, and a kind smile spread across her face. She softly replied, "Be good, Ling'er. Yichen, you may still have some doubts, thinking we're fakes, and therefore reluctant to offer us tea, right?" Her gaze was particularly sincere, even a hint of eagerness. She continued, "But I sincerely hope you can recognize reality and willingly offer us this cup of tea. Are you willing to follow us in our quest to uncover the truth?"

Gu Yazhu's tone was filled with eager anticipation, as if the cup of tea held all her hopes and wishes. She knew that if Gu Yichen could regain his memory, it would be extremely difficult for him to willingly accept them. After all, who could easily accept falling from the lofty throne of Crown Prince to the status of a secretly swapped prince?

Gu Yichen was silent for a long moment, his gaze sweeping across Lu Ling'er's face imperceptibly. Although he had lost his memory, at this moment, a strange unease still welled up within him. Who were these two people before him? Why were they so persistent in wanting to get close to him? This doubt followed him like a shadow, leaving him bewildered and lost.

Lu Ling'er keenly sensed Gu Yichen's hesitation. She gently held his hand, as if silently conveying a kind of silent comfort and encouragement. She knew that at this moment, someone needed to push Gu Yichen to take this step, and that person could only be her. So, she took a deep breath and replied in a calm voice, "Mother, Ling'er and my husband are willing to go with you."

Hearing Lu Linger's words, Gu Yichen was slightly stunned. He was obviously reluctant, but when he saw that Lu Linger had nodded in agreement, he could only choose to obey helplessly.

"Ling'er, mother thanks you." Gu Yazhu gratefully shook Lu Ling'er's hand, her eyes filled with gratitude and tenderness. She knew that Lu Ling'er was helping them, wanting Gu Yichen to see the truth so that the family could be reunited. At this moment, Gu Yichen, suffering from amnesia, placed all his trust in Lu Ling'er, and she was undoubtedly the bridge that supported Gu Yichen.

Gu Yichen followed Lu Ling'er silently. Although he said nothing, his slightly relaxed expression showed his trust in her. He wasn't sure what would happen next, but with Lu Ling'er around, he seemed willing to face the unknown truth.