Clouds and Moon Shadow

Consort Liu knew that Eunuch An wouldn't allow them to visit, so she didn't plan to go in either.

All she needed to do was stop the Empress from going in and doing anything in front of His Majesty.

Now that her son, Prince Jing, is under house arrest, she is trying to figure out a way to prevent this old woman from getting there first.

Thinking of this, she looked at the Empress's face with even more disgust, but it vanished in an instant, and she put on a worried expression as she looked at the door of the Imperial Study.

Gu Qingyue saw all of this clearly. These two seemed to be evenly matched and neither of them were easy to deal with.

Sigh, when it comes to the Crown Prince and the Fifth Prince vying for the throne, at least they have their mothers in the palace to help them. But if Prince Kang wants to ascend to the throne, he will have to think of other ways.

Thinking of this, she became even more worried.

As she was deep in thought, Gu Qingyue suddenly heard the Empress Dowager's voice.

"You're the seventh prince's new bride? The girl from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion?"

Suddenly, the Empress Dowager's voice came from behind everyone.

The Empress Dowager was not the old emperor's biological mother, but his adoptive mother.

The old emperor's mother died after his birth, and he was adopted by the current empress dowager and raised by her. Therefore, although there was affection between mother and son, they were not considered close.

At this moment, the Empress Dowager, supported by a nanny, was walking gracefully toward the entrance of the Imperial Study, exuding an air of majesty.

The Empress Dowager's gray hair was neatly combed, and there were fine lines at the corners of her eyes. Her expression was indifferent and not stern, but it was clear that she was by no means a kind and approachable person. Just by standing there, one could feel the oppressive presence of royalty.

Gu Qingyue stepped forward respectfully and bowed. Before she could speak, Mu Yun Chu spoke first, "Reporting to Grandmother, this is my princess consort, Gu Qingyue, the third daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion."

The Empress Dowager looked at Gu Qingyue and nodded, "Now that you have married into the royal family, remember to abide by the royal rules. In the future, you should get along well with the Seventh Prince and not cause him any trouble."

Gu Qingyue lowered her head and pouted, annoyed?

But she still nodded obediently, "Yes, I will obey the Empress Dowager's decree."

"Oh, so this is the seventh prince's wife! She truly is the most beautiful woman in the Great Chu. Such beauty and figure are one in a million. The seventh prince is so lucky."

As expected, Consort Liu's voice rang out from the side.

As soon as she finished speaking, several concubines following behind the Empress also turned their gazes to her.

If it were an ordinary girl, she would definitely feel either apprehensive or shy.

But who is Gu Qingyue?

She gently raised her head and smiled, "Thank you for your praise, Your Highness."

After speaking, he nodded to the several concubines who were looking him over, as if to say hello.

In this way, she was as generous and composed as could be, which made the Empress Dowager take a few more glances at her.

Consort Liu paused, about to speak again, but was stopped by the Empress Dowager.

"Alright, stop talking nonsense outside the Imperial Study. The Emperor's health is the most important thing."

"Yes".

Consort Liu bowed slightly and clenched the handkerchief in her hand.

Remembering how this woman was betrothed to the seventh son, and how his son had a big fight with him about it!

Therefore, seeing Gu Qingyue here made her extremely unhappy.

Looking at Gu Qingyue's vivid and beautiful features, her curvaceous figure, what else could she be but a vixen who specializes in seducing men!

Thankfully, my son saw the error of his ways and didn't become obsessed with this woman!

Of course, she had no idea that Prince Jing had tried to abduct Gu Qingyue several times.

What's even more unknown is that Prince Jing sent people to stop the bridal sedan chair yesterday, trying to ruin Gu Qingyue's wedding!

After leaving the palace, Gu Qingyue sat in the carriage in silent contemplation, and Mu Yun Chu did not disturb her.

All that could be seen was the woman's eyelashes trembling slightly, like butterfly wings, incredibly beautiful.

"I think there's something wrong with your father's health."

After a moment, Gu Qingyue spoke.

Mu Yun Chu was not surprised at all. "It should be related to that Imperial Preceptor."

Gu Qingyue saw that the old emperor's lips were purple, clearly indicating poisoning and blood stasis, and the blood he vomited was also dark red.

Although he eventually woke up, it seems the poison hasn't been cured.

Why hasn't the poison been cured after so long?

Unless... even the imperial physicians can't cure it!

"The Imperial Advisor? Didn't he hand over the antidote?"

Gu Qingyue was curious. Wasn't it said that the Divine Dragon Guard had already locked up and interrogated the Imperial Preceptor?

Mu Yun Chu shook her head, "He insists that he did not drug the Emperor."

"Is it credible?"

"I guess they either genuinely didn't know, or they had something to rely on and weren't telling the truth."

Mu Yun Chu didn't want to speculate; he hoped to find evidence.

If it really was the Grand Preceptor who did it, he naturally has helpers and support. His insistence on remaining silent is only because the people behind him can protect him temporarily. Afterwards, he will probably just be cannon fodder.

"Who will he rely on? The Crown Prince? The Third Prince? Or... the Fifth Prince?"

Mu Yun Chu shook her head.

Whoever it is, the cards are about to be played; let's wait and see.

As soon as the two returned to the Prince Li's residence, Qin Fang rushed over first.

"You've finally returned from the palace? Why did it take so long? It's almost dark!"

After saying that, seeing that the two of them looked rather unwell, he continued, "I just found out that we have some leads on the person who stopped the bridal sedan chair yesterday."

There was a hint of schadenfreude in his words.

"Whose people are they?" Gu Qingyue asked curiously.

"King Jing," Qin Fang lowered his voice and raised an eyebrow.

Gu Qingyue gave him an annoyed look. Did he have to be so gloating?

"Take some men and deal with it. I don't want to see any of his people outside the Prince's Mansion again."

Mu Yun Chu suddenly reached out and pulled Gu Qing Yue into her arms, stroking her waist, and looked at Qin Fang with icy eyes.

Gu Qingyue paused for a moment, probably because she was jealous, hehe!

Qin Fang shrugged. "Didn't you already tell me this morning? Mu Dong is already making preparations."

After saying that, he saw Mu Yun Chu holding Gu Qing Yue tightly, rolled his eyes, and walked away.

That expression clearly said: So what if you have a wife?

Gu Qingyue: ......

Back in her room, Gu Qingyue felt a little guilty and also felt wronged.

It has nothing to do with her!

Who knows what's wrong with that Prince Jing? He wants to abduct her? She wouldn't even look at him!

"Ah Yue, you should rest first. I'm going to the study to take care of some things."

Seeing Gu Qingyue's expression, Mu Yun Chu roughly guessed what she was thinking. He stood up and said.

"Oh, go ahead and get busy."

Gu Qingyue immediately responded.

"Be good, wait for me," Mu Yun Chu patted her hair, her smile somewhat forced, and went out the door.

Gu Qingyue breathed a sigh of relief. Damn it! They wanted to take advantage of her and even ruined her wedding!

Can't stand it!

Prince Jing! The Alliance of the Pure Hands!

Wait!

"Jiang Wan".

After explaining some things to Jiang Wan and watching her run away, Gu Qingyue began to think about how to take down the Su Shou Alliance.

The remaining groups from Moonshadow Pavilion should be arriving soon; she should start making preparations.

Gu Qingyue was still pondering even after it got dark.

Jiang Wan just reported that the captured members of the Su Shou Alliance have revealed three strongholds near the capital, and asked her about her next plans.

Intend?