freenovelworld Chapter 110 If the Crown Prince changes his mind, he can send someone to find me.
Chapter 110 If the Crown Prince changes his mind, he can send someone to find me.
Lin Jingchuan stared intently at Chu Ruohan, secretly marveling at how deep this woman's cunning was, remaining so calm and composed in the face of his probing.
Gu Junze placed a piece and said calmly, "You lost."
He put down the chess piece in his hand, leaned back in his wheelchair, and looked calmly at Lin Jingchuan.
Lin Jingchuan looked down and realized that in the brief moment he was distracted, Gu Junze had cleverly laid a trap, forcing him into a dead end.
He couldn't help but smile wryly and said, "Your Highness is a step ahead; I concede defeat."
"Young Prince, you didn't come to visit today just to ask me to play chess, did you?"
Gu Junze was too lazy to continue this roundabout way of dealing with him, so he went straight to the point and asked.
"Although the Crown Prince is benevolent, he is inevitably somewhat weak."
Lin Jingchuan did not answer Gu Junze's question directly, but suddenly said something that seemed unrelated.
"It seems that Prince Yong has already chosen sides. I wonder if Prince Yong is aware of this?"
Prince Yong was a member of the royalist party.
"My father is getting old." Lin Jingchuan still didn't answer directly, but simply picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and looked inscrutable.
Listening to their conversation, Chu Ruohan gradually understood what was going on.
Whether this young prince has chosen a side because of Lin Xingyao or had planned this all along, it seems he's not here to cause trouble.
Lin Jingchuan's visit is most likely for the sake of Gu Junze's shadow guards, and he's here to recruit Gu Junze.
After all, those shadow guards were all highly skilled and a force not to be underestimated.
Gu Junze was naturally aware of his purpose.
Gu Junze didn't speak, but just stared at Lin Jingchuan quietly, his eyes revealing an unfathomable depth.
He was quite composed, which made Lin Jingchuan underestimate him.
Lin Jingchuan put down his teacup, his face solemn. Just as he was about to speak to persuade him, Gu Junze said coldly, "With your crippled body, you have no intention of getting involved in the dispute. I'm afraid the young prince will have made a wasted trip."
Hearing this, Lin Jingchuan seemed to have expected him to refuse, and his face did not show much surprise, but just smiled slightly.
"It's alright. If you change your mind, you can send someone to find me."
"Show him out." Gu Junze didn't want to argue with him any longer and coldly gave him the order to leave.
Ying Qing immediately stepped forward, preparing to push Gu Junze away. Chu Ruohan also quickly followed.
Back inside, Ying Qing left, leaving only Chu Ruohan and Gu Junze in the room.
"What are you thinking about?" Gu Junze suddenly asked, his voice gentle and deep, as if he could see through Chu Ruohan's thoughts.
Chu Ruohan was slightly taken aback, and blurted out subconsciously, "Who is he supporting?"
As soon as the words left her mouth, she immediately realized her slip of the tongue. Such a sensitive topic involving the struggle for the throne was not something that could be discussed casually, even in her own home.
If someone with ulterior motives were to overhear this, it would be a capital offense.
Her expression changed slightly, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes, and she quickly said, "I... I shouldn't have asked."
Gu Junze couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing to see her panicked state.
He waved his hand gently, indicating that she didn't need to be nervous, and then said leisurely, "Third Prince."
The third prince's birth mother was Consort Liang, who was deeply favored by the emperor and held a high position in the palace.
Moreover, the Third Prince's maternal family was the Marquis of Zhongyong, who held military power and had a pivotal position in the court.
This background gave the Third Prince a fighting chance.
Since the Crown Prince was imprisoned, the Third Prince has thrived, attracting many court officials and rapidly expanding his influence in the court.
These people have probably forgotten that the emperor is in his prime.
Gu Junze was indeed wrong this time...
Gu Junze was originally looking forward to having more intimate contact with Chu Ruohan today, and even sharing a room with her tonight.
Unexpectedly, Chu Ruohan brought him back a son.
Chu Ruohan was also a little embarrassed. In that situation, the old man had entrusted his child to her, and she couldn't very well refuse.
Seeing the man's unfriendly expression, she felt a little guilty. Didn't this confirm the news that Gu Junze was "impotent"?
Even though the rumors are true.
Gu Junze was secretly annoyed; he should have slept with her sooner.
The little beggar lowered his head even further upon seeing this. Would he be kicked out?
The little beggar washed away the dirt and put on brand new clothes.
After the dirty little face was washed clean, Chu Ruohan realized that the child was very pretty, with big, watery eyes, but at this moment, his eyes were still full of sadness.
Gu Junze sighed softly, "Fine, since you've already agreed, then take good care of yourself."
Although he tried to keep his voice calm, a hint of helplessness could still be heard.
Chu Ruohan breathed a sigh of relief and nodded to Gu Junze.
She knew that Gu Junze's willingness to say that meant he had already made a significant concession.
Upon hearing Gu Junze's words, the little beggar raised his head slightly. "I...I will definitely be obedient from now on and won't cause you any trouble."
His voice was soft, with a hint of a sob in it.
Chu Ruohan stepped forward, took his hand, and said, "Don't be afraid, just stay here and relax from now on."
Her eyes were full of tenderness and love, trying to make the little beggar feel warm.
"What's your name?" Chu Ruohan asked gently.
The little beggar looked up at Chu Ruohan, hesitated for a moment, and remembered Jin An's words that he should not let anyone know his true identity.
“I…I am called a bastard.”
In his panic, the little beggar remembered the insults those people had said to him before.
One bite after another, you little bastard...
As soon as the words left his mouth, he regretted them, feeling uneasy and secretly glancing up to observe Chu Ruohan's reaction.
Chu Ruohan frowned. Why did she choose such a name?
"How about I change your name?"
The little beggar paused for a moment, then nodded hurriedly, like a rattle-drum.
She's fine with anything as long as he doesn't leave.
After a moment's thought, Chu Ruohan said, "Let's call him Chu Yun!"
“Yun” refers to sunlight and has the meaning of brightness and warmth.
Chu Ruohan hoped that his gloomy life would be filled with light from then on.
The little beggar nodded hurriedly, saying she didn't care what she was called, but was interrupted by a deep voice that suddenly came from behind her.
"Why not have the surname Gu?" Gu Junze's tone was clearly dissatisfied.
He sat in his wheelchair, his brows furrowed slightly, his gaze fixed on Chu Ruohan and the little beggar.
Since the decision has been made to adopt this child, the child should naturally take his surname.
Aren’t they husband and wife?