Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 205 Military Demeanor?

She knew she couldn't hide her identity for long, and there was no need to hide it now. It was only natural for her to be shocked when she looked at the boys in front of her.

But she only allowed them to be shocked for a short while.

A qualified member of the Moonshadow Pavilion must have the ability to quickly adjust their emotions.

A moment later, Yue Ling came to her senses and immediately knelt on one knee. "Master, please forgive us! We have been disrespectful!"

The crowd behind them also knelt down in a rush.

Gu Qingyue looked at everyone kneeling on the ground and remained silent for a moment.

The air suddenly became eerily still, and a faint chill lingered in everyone's hearts.

Their minds finally cleared.

"Get up," Gu Qingyue said after drinking half a cup of tea. "Continue the mission."

Gu Yuanen stood behind her, speechless!

Are these the orphans that Dr. Gu picked up, as Mu Jinyan mentioned before?

These are the boys he was talking about, trained to be guards and sometimes also serving as waiters at Wenxianglou.

There must have been at least thirty people! She picked up so many?

She really is different from ordinary girls!

Watching the master and servant whispering to each other, while the men in black opposite them stood quietly and motionless, as if they didn't exist.

In terms of both their imposing presence and discipline, this group was clearly extraordinary.

Gu Yuanen, being from a family of military generals, could see that these people had a distinct military bearing, characterized by strict discipline and obedience.

Where does this kind of temperament come from?

He kept these questions to himself, without showing them on his face.

After the two finished their discussion, Gu Qingyue walked over to Gu Yuanen.

He bowed his head and explained the plan in detail. The two exchanged a knowing look and then followed Yue Ling toward another mountain.

An hour later, a group of people entered a cave and gathered around a large bonfire. Pots, pans, and other utensils were neatly arranged nearby.

Gu Yuanen was even more surprised.

"Hehe, not bad."

Gu Qingyue glanced at them and sincerely praised Chao Yueling, saying that these kids seemed to have grasped the lessons quite well.

Her training program included martial arts and physical training, as well as some courses on special forces operations, with appropriate adjustments made based on the actual situation.

Furthermore, they meticulously incorporated reconnaissance and jungle warfare experience, all of which were incorporated into the curriculum.

It seems that both the discipline and equipment are now quite impressive.

Gu Qingyue was fairly satisfied, but of course, the most important thing was actual combat.

The last time he went with me to burn grain outside Nanchong Pass, it was just a small exercise, and there weren't many direct confrontations with the enemy.

After everyone had settled in, Gu Qingyue was placed on a small platform at the very end of the cave, around a bend.

The bed was covered with soft, dry straw, a thin mattress, and a small quilt.

Gu Qingyue touched the baggage she had specified for jungle combat. Not bad!

Now, her status prevents her from mingling with everyone else as she used to.

Men and women are different, it's that simple.

Of course, Gu Qingyue actually had enough space to sleep comfortably.

However, she is now consciously trying to avoid entering the space, except for planting medicinal herbs and fruits or placing things. She does not want to rely too much on this cheat.

What should I do if this space is no longer available or there are problems with it in the future?

So, after tidying up her things, she naturally lay down and quickly fell asleep.

Meanwhile, Gu Yuanen, who was outside, also fell asleep with a bellyful of questions, as he had been quite tired from traveling for the past few days.

Outside the cave, apart from the rustling of the cold wind through the trees and the occasional calls of small animals or owls, all was quiet.

Two hours later, Gu Qingyue opened her eyes on time.

By the time she finished getting ready and walked out the corner, the boys and Gu Yuanen outside had already finished getting ready.

"Let's go," Gu Qingyue said decisively.

As soon as they emerged from the cave, everyone spontaneously split into three small teams and headed towards a valley not far away.

The objective this time is clear: to strike first.

Based on the information Yue Ling and her team gathered, they speculated that this group of people were likely the Fifth Prince of Da Chu's men. They were half a day's journey from Nan Chong Pass, and their target was either Mu Yun Chu or the Nan Zhao delegation.

She cannot tolerate either of them.

A group of people entered the valley separately, reached their designated positions, and from their elevated vantage points, quickly discovered the group's whereabouts.

Of course, they also quietly took out the few people who were on lookout duty.

From a distance, about twenty people were standing or sitting on a gentle slope in the valley. Gu Qingyue released her spiritual power and found that there were about thirty people in the cave.

If this is aimed at Mu Yun Chu, then it's quite a big deal!

Gu Qingyue carefully searched the cave and found a tall man walking towards the exit.

He was dressed in a black robe with a red cross-collar and a black cloak, his attire clearly different from the others, suggesting he was a leader.

When he walked out of the cave and came to the middle of the twenty people, Gu Qingyue quickly nudged Gu Yuanen next to her with her elbow.

Who is he? Do you know him?

Gu Qingyue brought Gu Yuanen along this time for two reasons. First, his superb archery skills would be a great help.

Secondly, he came from the capital and knew people from the capital.

Thirdly, in case of an emergency, it would be convenient to enter the military camp and contact Mu Yun Chu and Gu Yuan Ming.

Therefore, after much deliberation, she asked him to accompany her before she left; otherwise, she would not have let anyone know about this operation.

Gu Yuanen squinted at the tall man by the campfire, half of his face hidden in darkness, who was talking to someone next to him.

After saying that, she turned her face around, revealing herself clearly to Gu Yuanen.

"Pei Jiu!"

Gu Yuanen exclaimed in surprise.

"Whose person is he?"

Gu Qingyue was not surprised; she had already heard the man's words through her mental power.

He was telling the people next to him to stay alert, as they would be setting off in an hour to the area outside Nanchong Pass.

"He is the Fifth Prince's confidant and the leader of the secret guards. He is extremely skilled in martial arts. My second brother once fought with him in the capital and was defeated."

Gu Yuanen paused for a moment, then continued, "The relationship between the Fifth Prince and the Seventh Prince..."

Gu Qingyue understood and secretly clicked her tongue in amazement. Gu Yuanchen was the martial arts champion, yet he still couldn't win?

But thinking about it, it's not surprising. The secret guards are trained in how to kill, while the martial arts champions tend to engage in physical combat or battlefield fighting, and their techniques are more suitable for large-scale battles on the battlefield.

Therefore, there are still significant differences.

As for the relationship between the Fifth Prince and Mu Yun Chu, Mu Yun Chu had mentioned it before, so of course she knew about it.

One is the son of the late empress, and the other is the son of the favored concubine. How could they possibly coexist peacefully?

And it is quite obvious at present that Mu Yun Chu and his second brother are at a disadvantage.

This is precisely why the fifth prince, born to the imperial concubine, and other princes with the power to vie for the throne repeatedly tried to assassinate him.

His and the Second Prince's birth was their original sin; of all the emperor's sons, only the two of them were legitimate.

Gu Qingyue stroked her chin. "Get ready," she said to Gu Yuanen in a low voice.

Regardless of the circumstances, the fact that the Fifth Prince dared to send people to sneak out to the Nanchong Pass, which is the very pass through which the Nanzhao delegation entered the Great Chu, and also the place where Mu Yun Chu was to meet the Nanzhao delegation, makes it clear that they had ill intentions.