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Chapter 764 But he couldn't swallow this insult...

Gu Qingchen blushed at Song Ruyan's blunt question and was momentarily at a loss for words.

"I..." She opened her mouth, her mind a jumbled mess.

Give it a try? She had never considered that question. To her, Qian Zhenyun was a childhood sweetheart, a trustworthy friend, and even an ally to whom she could entrust her life.

But it was not romantic love between a man and a woman.

Seeing Gu Qingchen's flustered and confused appearance, the light in Song Ruyan's eyes dimmed a little, and then turned into a long sigh.

She let go of his hand and didn't press him for more information.

"Never mind, children and grandchildren have their own blessings." Song Ruyan waved her hand, her face regaining its cheerful expression, but a hint of barely perceptible disappointment lingered deep in her eyes.

"It's late, go back and rest. You're exhausted tonight."

Gu Qingchen felt as if he had been granted a pardon, nodded haphazardly, and ran towards his courtyard almost as if he were fleeing.

"Aunt Song, I'm going back now!"

Watching that hurried figure disappear into the distance, Song Ruyan stood there, shook her head, and a complex smile appeared on her lips.

This girl probably doesn't understand yet. Acting can sometimes be more hurtful than reality.

Tonight in the capital, two people are destined to be sleepless.

East Palace, Cheng'en Hall.

The palace servants and eunuchs serving inside the palace were all kneeling on the ground, even their breathing was as soft as possible. The huge palace was so silent that you could hear the crackling sound of the candles burning.

"boom!"

A fine white jade teacup was smashed to the ground and shattered into countless pieces.

Zhao Chen'an, dressed in a bright yellow casual suit, was his chest heaving violently. His handsome face was now distorted with extreme anger, and his eyes were bloodshot, like a wild beast trapped in a cage.

"Fine, what a perfect match!" He gritted his teeth, squeezing out these words through gritted teeth, his murderous intent growing stronger with each word.

He couldn't figure out what he had done wrong.

He bestowed upon her the supreme honor of becoming the Crown Princess, promised her immense power second only to the Emperor, and even tolerated her arrogance and willfulness.

But what about her?

She was willing to ruin her reputation and stage such a shameful farce in front of the world with his most trusted companion and servant, just to escape from him!

This is an insult, a blatant betrayal!

"Qian Zhenyun..." Zhao Chen'an murmured the name, his voice filled with icy hatred, "I personally promoted him from an unknown nobody to his current position, keeping him by my side and treating him as a confidant. Is this how he repays me?"

Liu Quan, the chief eunuch, knelt on the ground with his head bowed low, not daring to utter a single word.

"Issue the decree." Zhao Chen'an's voice suddenly turned icy. "Throw Qian Zhenyun... into the imperial prison. And his father, arrest him too! I want to investigate, to investigate thoroughly! I want to see just how audacious the Qian family is to covet the Eastern Palace!"

"Your Highness, please calm down!" Liu Quan kowtowed sharply, his voice trembling. "Your Highness, the Empress has only just suppressed this matter. If you take action against the Qian family now, wouldn't that confirm the rumors from tonight? This... this will damage your reputation..."

"face?"

Zhao Chen'an seemed to have heard the biggest joke in the world. He turned around abruptly and kicked over the low rosewood table next to him.

"My dignity was trampled underfoot and crushed to pieces tonight in Merlin!"

His bloodshot eyes were fixed on Liu Quan: "I will not only harm him, I will make him wish he were dead! I will show everyone the consequences of betraying me!"

Liu Quan was terrified, but still forced himself to plead, "Your Highness, you mustn't! Qian Zhenyun is your man. If he's truly guilty, it will only embarrass you. Her Majesty the Empress intends to handle this calmly, and once the storm has passed, find a pretext to send him far away..."

"Empress Dowager?" Zhao Chen'an sneered, his mockery deepening. "All she cares about is the dignity of the royal family and her honor as Empress. Has she ever cared about the feelings of her son?"

"She only thinks about winning over the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, but she doesn't realize that they don't appreciate it at all! Gu Qingchen would rather choose a servant than be my Crown Princess!"

After his initial rage, Zhao Chen'an gradually calmed down. He slumped into a chair covered with thick brocade cushions, the flames in his eyes slowly dying out, replaced by a bottomless, icy pool.

Liu Quan is right.

We can't touch Qian Zhenyun now, at least not openly.

But he couldn't swallow this insult...