The legitimate daughter is reborn and cannot escape after being provoked by the tyrant

When Lin Jiuqing uttered the three words "Concubine Shun", Zhou Chen's face changed.

He subconsciously retorted: "Impossible!"

Lin Jiuqing didn't say anything either, just looked at Zhou Chen quietly.

Zhou Chen finally reacted and quickly tried to make amends: "No, Madam, that's not what I meant. I just..."

"I heard that Concubine Shun has a close relationship with Lord Zhou?" Lin Jiuqing said softly.

Zhou Chen raised his hand and rubbed his brow, and said softly: "My cousin from my mother's family had a hard life when she was young, and I couldn't bear it, so I helped her a few times. She is also a grateful person. She has been thinking about her kindness for so many years and has been very caring to me."

Lin Jiuqing nodded: "I understand."

"Your Majesty has also told me that Concubine Shun is a smart person who knows the current situation. I can understand your reaction."

Zhou Chen smiled bitterly, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Lin Jiuqing added: "At first, I didn't think about her, but someone reminded me and made me wake up."

"I shouldn't make a preconceived judgment about someone, thinking that she will definitely not do something, or will definitely do something. Lord Zhou, you have been an official in the court for many years, and you must understand this better than me."

Zhou Chen raised his hand and rubbed his brow again, then nodded: "Yes, I understand."

"You also know that I just want to live my life quietly and don't want to engage in intrigue with others. However, this incident has affected my life and made Your Majesty and Ningning worry about me, which I cannot tolerate." Lin Jiuqing said lightly.

When Zhou Chen heard this, his heart skipped a beat.

If this person is in the hands of His Majesty, there is still a glimmer of hope. If Lin Jiuqing insists on holding one person accountable, then even gods cannot save him.

Just because Mo Xiao cares about Lin Jiuqing, Mo Xiao will never let anyone who offends Lin Jiuqing go.

Zhou Chen took a deep breath, looked at Lin Jiuqing, and asked softly: "After finding out about this matter, how does the queen want to deal with it?"

Lin Jiuqing looked at Zhou Chen: "Master Zhou, how do you want me to deal with this?"

Zhou Chen pursed his lips and said softly, "If it is really her... can Your Majesty spare her life? Let me take her back and never let her appear in front of Your Majesty in this life."

Lin Jiuqing shook his head slowly and said to Zhou Chen: "If this matter is really related to her, then she may not be able to survive."

Because Zhou Ruo had ulterior motives.

If she develops any ulterior motives, the Second Prince's background might be leaked, which would surely cause an uproar.

Therefore, Zhou Ruo could not stay.

Zhou Chen didn't know that things had become so serious.

He wanted to say something else, but Lin Jiuqing shook his head at Zhou Chen: "Sir Zhou, this matter is not only about the portrait, but also about other things. So, you'd better not interfere. This is not something you can decide."

Zhou Chen opened his mouth, but swallowed the words back.

Lin Jiuqing nodded to Zhou Chen: "I have told all this to Lord Zhou because I trust Lord Zhou's character and his loyalty to His Majesty. I believe Lord Zhou knows what should be done."

After saying that, Lin Jiuqing didn't stay any longer and got up and left.

Zhou Chen stood there for a long time, and finally let out a long breath.

Thinking of Zhou Ruo, Zhou Chen was angry and furious...but she chose her own path, so even if he wanted to help her, it would be difficult.