C57 (2/2)

”You have to bring that many people with you?” Yun Qianliang counted the number of guards, and it was like a small patrol team in the city. This way of leaving the city, it was no different from showing off, she loved to keep a low profile and act the best, the kind that did not reveal their wealth.

”It's not a good time right now, go out and ask for a doctor.” It's not a good time right now, go out and ask for a doctor. Gu Yicheng leisurely walked over with his hands behind his back.

”Bring four guards and one servant is enough.” Yun Qianliang argued, ”It's not like there are no hidden guards.”

Her chess piece's death was the most valuable thing to the Gu Xiangfu, but this time, the departure from the capital was actually very safe.

”The situation in the Tan Yue City is much worse than what you have seen. Although the Jin Wang was ordered to quietly submit to the private search tax, on the surface, many things have already been forbidden, and your movements and authority have been restricted. Once you enter the city, you will be targeted, and once you come into contact with the Jin Wang, you will definitely be mistaken as an accomplice. Gu Yicheng explained the situation to her seriously, treating it as if he had given her a warning in advance, so that he wouldn't realize the worst situation for himself when he arrived at Tan Yue City.

Yun Qianliang was a sensible person, at least she thought so.

”I see.” Yun Qianliang replied.

The necessary items for the carriage to travel had already been prepared outside the Gu Xiangfu, and the butler and servant were waiting for a long time at the door.

When Yun Qianliang saw the commotion outside, shshewas stunned. She did not know which royal relative was planning to go out for a stroll, but after knowing the situation in Tan Yue City, he remained silent and accepted their good intentions.

”Madam, please take me with you.” Qiu Yue reluctantly supported Yun Qianliang with one hand, while holding Chun Hua's hand with the other.

”I'll be back in a few days. Take care of the house for me.” Yun Qianliang comforted her and patted the back of his hand.

Yun Qianliang withdrew her hand, walked to Gu Yicheng's side and asked: ”Does Master still have anything else to say to me?”

Gu Yicheng looked at the slim and graceful woman in front of him. Her black hair was half-rolled, and a few wisps of cold wind brushed past her hair, causing her white and tender cheeks to flutter playfully. He did not have a deep impression of Yun Qianliang, who had yet to leave the pavilion.

Gu Yicheng held her hand, and placed one hand on her hair. He fiddled with the hairpin with tassels, and helped her straighten her messy hair, and said gently: ”Be a smart person.”

Yun Qianliang's fingers stiffened, and slowly tightened as she held onto the object in her hand.

”Alright.” It was just one word, gentle and soft.

”Be careful on your way.” Gu Yicheng pinched her soft and tender hands, and let go of his fingers to allow her to leave.

With the help of a servant, Yun Qianliang got onto the carriage, the guards mounted their horses and galloped away to protect the carriage.

Only after the carriage had disappeared around the corner did Gu Yicheng withdraw his gaze and return to the manor.

Returning to the Green Pine Academy, the tenderness in Gu Yicheng's eyes completely disappeared as he solemnly ordered, ”Have Zhong Tai and the others follow along.”

”Lord Prime Minister, are you really worried that the officials of the Tan Yue City will do something so disrespectful?” Gu San was shocked.

For the past few years, the capital had been at peace, there were open rivalries and covert struggles between the officials, and the factional battles had intensified, but very few incidents had happened that allowed the Gu family to mobilize. As a result, the remnants of the Gu family army had been hiding in the shadows for many years, sharpening their abilities.

”Qin Yue is the closest to the capital, and she caught people darkening the sky under the lanterns. This goes to show how bold she is.” Gu Yicheng paused for a while at the side of the road in the courtyard, and in the end, walked back to the Qing Hu Tong, ”Why would you be willing to be forced to retreat into the mountains as a rascal when you're used to being an Overlord?”

”But the Jin Wang is after all a royal relative. If the Jin Wang loses his life, the officials of the Tan Yue City will also be held responsible.” Gu San really could not believe that a mere magistrate would have the guts to do so.

Gu Yicheng's eyes were as cold as ice, ”This is Tianhui Emperor's good plan, to let the people of Jin Wang fight against the people of Tan Yue City, no matter which side loses, he will always win.”

In the imperial court, some methods were clumsy, but in terms of ruthlessness, there was always someone who surpassed him.

Song Shujin might not be a good person, the Tianhui Emperor might not be.

From catching enemy spies to proposing to raise taxes, everything was progressing step by step.

The Tan Yue City's private tax was something that would affect the entire body.

This was just the beginning. After this, the world would be thrown into turmoil, and those hidden evils would be revealed. The real method and cruelty were yet to come. It all depended on who could stabilize this situation.

”In that case, isn't the prime minister afraid that the madame will get involved in this matter?” The Gu San was worried.

Gu Yicheng lowered his eyes and stared at the hand he had raised, and thought back to the feeling and smiled.

This woman was really good.

Like a cat, his heart began to itch even before she meowed.

”With the army in Tan Yue City, it would be easy for Song Shujin to arouse suspicion in Tan Yue City by going there privately. This time, the Tianhui Emperor cupped his hands and delivered the opportunity to him, he will definitely seize it.” Gu Yicheng put down her hands behind his back, ”Right now, I can't leave, and she insists on going. With her intelligence, she wouldn't be unaware, she knows that he can't retreat just like that, and he's still determined to go. I might as well bring her into the trap.”