Let Me Go, I’m Not Pregnant - Chapter 9

Luo Shen heard the name and immediately thought of the previous night’s entanglement, feeling somewhat overwhelmed. He asked, “What does he want?”

 

“Supposedly, it’s related to… last night’s incident. General Gu remembered something he hadn’t mentioned before and wishes to report it to Your Majesty.”

 

Luo Shen: “…”

 

He thought it was just nonsense. He waved his hand, instructing Chang’an to respond, “If it’s important, we can discuss it at tomorrow’s morning court.”

 

However, Gu Xungzhi outside the imperial carriage was not about to let this opportunity slip by. He continued to block their path and said, “Your Majesty, tomorrow is a rest day.”

 

(Note: The term “rest day” in this context likely refers to a day without official court sessions or meetings.) 

 

Luo Shen ：”……”

 

He closed his eyes for a moment, but Chang’an heard him, and suggested, “Since General Gu is determined to speak, why not listen to everything at once, so he doesn’t come a little bit every day and doesn’t feel satisfied?”

 

Chang’an said, glancing at the people outside. He couldn’t help but sigh in his heart. How could such a good-looking person have such a confused mind? He hasn’t realized yet that he slept with the Emperor? How dare he come over boldly now?

 

But…

 

He glanced at Luo Shen again.

 

If the two of them could become a couple, it wouldn’t be a bad thing either.

 

In the morning, Changxin’s words suddenly came to his mind again, and Chang’an suddenly understood Changxin’s actions.

 

He thought about returning without punishing Changxin. At this moment, he heard Luo Shen open his eyes and say, “Let him come with me to the study.”

 

“Yes.”

 

Chang’an left the imperial carriage, thinking about the situation and warning himself to be careful with his expressions, and then he left to fetch the medicine.

 

After a while, the imperial carriage slowly stopped.

 

Gu Xingzhi couldn’t help but raise his eyes and saw a pale face through the fluttering curtains.

 

Luo Shen was handsome and had been pampered since childhood. The previous emperor had never let him work too hard, even in matters of war, he hadn’t let him go. In the past, people always suspected whether the previous emperor had intentionally pampered him to prepare for establishing Luo Ming as the next emperor.

 

But until the previous emperor was on his deathbed, he was still worried that Luo Shen wouldn’t live well in court. He forcibly brought Gu Xingzhi, who was fighting outside, back to accompany him.

 

It was only when everyone realized that the previous emperor had pampered him unconditionally.

 

Seeing this face, Gu Xingzhi could imagine Luo Shen’s carefree, carefree, happy life in the past, but he could also understand the sudden burden on him, the anxiety and troublesome affairs that made this new emperor tired and sick.

 

But…

 

Understanding was one thing.

 

Gu Xingzhi’s eyes deepened. He took his gaze back from Luo Shen, who had opened his eyes.

 

And missed the very familiar, confused look.

 

Luo Shen got off the imperial carriage and walked all the way to the study, followed by a figure that was difficult for him to ignore.

 

He took his seat quickly, hiding his discomfort with piles of scrolls and memorials, and then asked, “General Gu, is there anything else you need to report regarding the case?”

 

Gu Xingzhi handed over a roll of documents.

 

He hadn’t just wanted to delay Luo Shen yesterday; if there were no real problems, he would have been tired of making a fuss sooner or later.

 

Lou Shen : “……”

 

He opened the dossier and began reading.

 

“Zhao Wenzhong, the former county magistrate of Cao County, was arrested half a year ago for plotting to assassinate Prince Luo Ming and was captured in the prison. Since he has not revealed the mastermind behind the plot, he has been kept in confinement.”

 

Gu Xingzhi continued, “When I reviewed the reports of Prince Qin’s movements at that time, they all mentioned that he passed through Cao County and was ambushed by Zhao Wenzhong. Fortunately, he was rescued by his guards. It was from one of the assassins that they learned the mastermind was Zhao Wenzhong, so they went to his residence to apprehend him. But I find it strange why he dared to attempt an assassination, risking being discovered, yet had no intention of escaping?”

 

The situation at that time was investigated by the previous emperor, and Luo Shen was not fully informed. Moreover, the previous emperor had also noticed some irregularities and ordered Zhao Wenzhong to be detained without further investigation.

 

Luo Shen asked, “Do you think there might be something suspicious about this case?”

 

Gu Xingzhi replied, “I believe there is something highly suspicious. If there is an injustice, it should be resolved during the amnesty period. If there is no injustice, the mastermind is likely waiting for this opportunity to gain popularity. With the new emperor taking the throne and issuing a general amnesty, except for one person, it will undoubtedly become a high-profile case. The person behind Zhao Wenzhong will use this opportunity to create doubts among the people, especially if they twist it to make it look like Prince Luo Ming was the mastermind.”

 

With the amnesty period lasting for only one month, the person behind Zhao Wenzhong would be vigilant and might take action soon.

 

Luo Shen looked at the dossier but remained silent.

 

As Gu Xingzhi waited for a response, he noticed that Luo Shen’s expression changed suddenly. Luo Shen had reached out his hand but didn’t complete his word.

 

Gu Xingzhi reacted swiftly, stepping forward and catching Luo Shen, whose body had suddenly weakened. He held Luo Shen in his arms.

 

In his hand, there was suddenly a furry and unusually hot head.

 

Gu Xingzhi was taken aback.

 

He was about to call for help when he noticed the faint mark on the back of Luo Shen’s neck that had not yet disappeared.

 

Gu Xingzhi recognized it instantly.

 

He had experience in these matters and knew exactly what it was.

 

His face darkened immediately.

 

He had thought this person was so serious and appeared unwell, but it turned out that shortly after ascending to the throne, he was seeking such pleasures?

 

Gu Xingzhi’s eyes showed a hint of frost.

 

Originally, he had planned to spend his life peacefully on the border to avoid the power struggles in the capital. However, the previous emperor’s edict had forcibly brought him back to the capital, and now he had to assist this kind of emperor.

 

At first, he had hoped that this new emperor might be a wise ruler worth observing, but now it seemed like a disappointment.

 

“Your Majesty?” At this moment, a sudden, soft voice broke the silence.

 

Gu Xingzhi regained his composure and saw Chang An rushing into the room. He noticed that Luo Shen had fainted and quickly placed the medicine soup on a tray, then cradled Luo Shen in his arms. However, Chang An’s stature was not tall, and he couldn’t reach Luo Shen’s mouth with the medicine.

 

Chang’an looked at Luo Shen and then at Gu Xingzhi, making a decisive decision. He said, “General Gu, please assist His Majesty.”

 

Gu Xingzhi furrowed his brow and began to speak, “But, Chang’an…”

 

Before he could finish, Chang’an suddenly called, “Your Majesty, please.”

 

Gu Xingzhi couldn’t say anything else.

 

Before he finished speaking, he felt a scolding look from the other party: “General, the emperor is sick. As an assistant minister, the general should help the emperor to solve his problems.”

 

With so many people watching outside, once the news of Luo Shen’s illness spreads, it will definitely cause a commotion.

 

It is impossible for Gu Xingzhi not to understand the reason why Changan recited the past and acted to assist the minister: “So general, don’t you want to?”

 

Therefore, Xingzhi pursed his lower lip, feeling agitated, and grabbed Luo Chen, carried him to the bed beside him for a temporary rest, and put a pillow behind his head with his hand: “Is this okay?”

 

Chang’an’s eyes twitched when he saw it: “General, you must be too rude!”

 

Therefore, he did not take it seriously: “I am a war general, so my behavior is naturally rough. If you are dissatisfied, you can do it yourself.”

 

Chang An gave him a dissatisfied look, squeezed over angrily, carefully wiped the sweat off Luo Chen’s head with a handkerchief, and then took the spoon to feed the medicine.

 

At the same time, he thought to himself, he better not let the emperor accept what he did. This one doesn’t know how to be sympathetic, and he doesn’t understand that the king is the superior and the minister is the subordinate. No wonder he was so rude that day and directly hurt people!

 

After you go back, be sure to keep your mind and remember it. Don’t just think that the old story looks good and you want to marry him!

 

Therefore, for some reason, when he saw this scene, he thought of the person from that night again inappropriately in his mind.

 

That man was probably injured after that night, right? He remembered that Changxin said that he still needed to take medicine, and asked him to fry a pair.

 

Coincidentally, Chang An is also here, so he should know about Chang Nian?

 

So Xingzhi asked: “Eunuch Chang’an, I have something to ask, can you tell me?”

 

Chang’an was angry. He didn’t want to answer, but the other party was an auxiliary minister and had to reply. He had to snort and let out his breath through his nostrils: “So, does the general still need slaves?”

 

“In the palace, is there a companion named Chang Nian?”

 

Changan’s eyes were confused for a while: “Who…”

 

Then he suddenly remembered what Luo Shen said that morning, and he quickly added: “Oh, Chang Nian, what’s wrong?”

 

However, this momentary confusion was still captured by Gu Xingzhi: “Could it be difficult in the palace…”

 

Chang’an quickly turned to look at him, with a very good attitude: “The general is talking about the emperor’s escort, the long-term young master, right? Do you have anything to do with him?”

 

Gu Xingzhi stared at his smile, and the smile on his lips gradually turned cold.

 

This kind of reaction, either there is no such person in the palace, or they treat people badly, which is why the reaction is weird.

 

Man, he saw him last night.

 

Then there is only one possibility left.

 

But he was also very surprised. He had been called master by Chang Xin for many years, so why was he bullied by Chang An again?

 

Could it be that…that girl was also the one being bullied?

 

So, Chang Xin, who could have directly reported him to the police, chose to kidnap him secretly and didn’t dare to give him a beating?

 

So, there are plenty of pastries in the palace, but they still need to make them themselves?

 

The more Xingzhi thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed to him, so he asked him: “Mr. Chang’an, can you tell me where you are now? What is your relationship with the emperor?”

 

Chang An was dumbfounded, he didn’t expect Gu Xingzhi to ask so quickly, they didn’t even have time to make up this identity last night, but if Gu Xingzhi asked someone else today, the matter would be exposed.

 

He wanted to say it very well, but then he thought again. If he caught someone and asked him again when he went out for the same reason, wouldn’t he be exposed?

 

So Chang’an said: “Mr. Changnian is quiet. He lives in the palace for a long time and doesn’t go out very often. But the emperor doesn’t care about him.” So the general asked, “but what has Mr. Changnian done?”

 

Therefore, the general thought for a moment, took out a tale of gold from his arms, and handed it to Chang’an: “Young Master Changnian is someone I know. I would like to ask Duke Chang’an to take care of him. I heard that he is also sick. If possible, let the palace doctor Go check it out.”

 

Chang’an: “…”

 

The corners of his lips twitched, and he stuffed the gold back to Gu Xingzhi: “The servant will naturally care about it, so the gold is unnecessary. The palace did not treat the elder son badly, so the general said it, but someone said something nonsense?”

 

Seeing his expression, Xingzhi seemed to be seriously angry, and said: “I am just worried about him. Since the palace treats him well, I can rest assured.”

 

Chang’an reminded: “After all, the long-term young master is a member of the palace. I would like to ask the general to change his mind and pay more attention to the affairs of the court.”

 

“I … .of course, I know it.”

 

So Xingzhi took a look at Luo Chen who was still fainted, and the weird feeling that he had overlooked something deepened.

 

Chang An slowly finished taking the medicine, but Luo Shen still didn’t wake up. For some reason, Gu Xingzhi kept watching, telling Chang An not to move for fear of being discovered by Gu Xingzhi.

 

He hesitated to put the soup bowl on the table next to him, and said bravely: “General, I have to change clothes for the emperor. You…”

 

Knowing what he was doing, he cupped his hands and said, “Then I’ll wait outside.”

 

When he turned around, Luo Shen happened to wake up a little. When he opened his eyes, he saw the jade pendant swinging in front of his eyes.

 

He instinctively stretched out his hand to pull, but was stopped by a hand halfway.

 

With a dissatisfied expression on his face, Luo Shen simply pulled his hands over together.

 

The other party was worried about his body and did not dare to exert any force, so he was taken into a loophole and brought to the bed together.