bullyxtreme Chapter 538 Smells of a Conspiracy
Chapter 538 Smells of a Conspiracy
Chapter 538 A Smell of Conspiracy
According to the waiter, this "Record of Grudges and Feuds of the Lu Family" was written by a man called the Fallen Wine Immortal.
It tells the story of a fictional Great Yu Dynasty.
Among them was a prince named Lu An.
He gave his full support to his elder brother during the struggle for the throne, helping his brother ascend to the throne.
His elder brother secretly poisoned him, rendering him infertile.
To put his brother's mind at ease, he could only pretend not to know about the poisoning, thinking it was just that he was unwell, and sought medical help everywhere.
Until one day his health improved, based on the fact that the princess was pregnant.
For many years afterward, he and the princess had several sons and daughters, living under the watchful eye of his elder brother, the emperor.
But one day, he discovered the princess's secret.
The princess was actually a spy sent by the emperor's elder brother; those children were hers with another man, and she even humiliated him by calling him a eunuch...
He punished the princess by confining her to a small Buddhist shrine, but he dared not confront his elder brother, fearing it would damage their brotherly bond.
He gritted his teeth and endured it, taking a step back.
Unexpectedly, such compromise and humiliation still failed to reassure his elder brother. The princess secretly planted stolen goods in the palace, falsely accusing Lu An of plotting a rebellion and forcing the emperor to abdicate. The emperor was furious…
Before the emperor could finish off the prince's family, he finally lost his temper. He killed the princess, imprisoned his sons and daughters, and prepared to fight his elder brother to the bitter end...
Gu Qingyue sighed, thinking, "Isn't this just a story of a pitiful 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'?"
Seeing the crowd in the hall expressing their deep hatred for the emperor and their sympathy for Lu An, Gu Qingyue suddenly came to her senses.
Why do some of these details seem similar to the story of Prince An?
Gu Qingyue keenly sensed a hint of conspiracy.
"Waiter, who owns this teahouse? Is he here?"
Gu Qingyue smiled kindly.
“I dare not refuse your question, young lady. Our master is none other than the renowned philanthropist, Master Hu, from Nanchong Pass,” the waiter replied with great pride.
Gu Qingyue nodded. “My family also owns a teahouse in Jiangnan. I wonder if we could invite this old man Li to come and tell stories occasionally? He tells them very well, and I enjoy them very much.”
The waiter was startled. "Old Li is a good friend of our boss. Is the young lady trying to steal our business?"
"Of course not, I just want to talk to your boss. I will pay a hefty sum to invite Old Li to tell stories," Gu Qingyue waved her hand, speaking sincerely.
"But our boss has been very busy lately and hasn't come to the teahouse."
The waiter shrugged. Since business was coming in, he wouldn't stop it, as long as it wasn't stealing his business.
"But you can ask our manager," the waiter suggested.
Gu Qingyue smiled and said, "Alright, we'll look for him later."
Gu Qingyue naturally didn't look for the shopkeeper; it was no use.
As soon as she returned to the inn, she immediately sent people to investigate Old Man Li and Master Hu.
She had a hunch that these people might be related to Prince An.
Is the intention to gain public sympathy through a fictional story?
Or is he trying to get everyone to accept the story so that he can then come forward and claim Lu An as a person?
What does Prince An want to do? Rebel? He has a legitimate reason for doing so, at least he's being forced into it by the emperor, isn't he?
Since Yu Mo and her group failed to track down anyone last time, she had searched all over Nanzhao but hadn't found any trace of Prince An. However, things were looking up around Nanchong Pass...
Could it be that his forces are now entrenched near Lizhou?
Interesting.
The next morning, everyone set off as planned, heading towards Lizhou.
Meng County happens to be on the only way, so it's time to get rid of Vice Pavilion Master Lu's Gu worms.
After settling everyone in, Gu Qingyue and her two siblings, along with Gu Changling, followed Feng Shuyan into the Feng residence.
"Miss Gu?"
As soon as she entered, she ran into Old Feng, who was about to leave. He immediately exclaimed with delight when he saw Gu Qingyue.
Gu Qingyue nodded, stepped aside, and revealed Gu Changling behind her.
"This is... Young Master Gu?" Old Master Feng had seen Gu Changling from afar at the gate of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion in the capital years ago. Although he hadn't seen him for many years, he still recognized him.
"You...you're back?" Old Feng's hands trembled with excitement.
Who in the entire Chu Kingdom doesn't know that General Gu, a man of both literary and military talent, fell off a cliff while trying to save his subordinates, and his body was never found?
He's still alive?
Gu Changling nodded, "Old Feng."
This was naturally because Gu Qingyue had introduced him to Elder Feng and the Mo Pavilion before he came, so he knew about it.
“Grandfather, let’s go inside and talk,” Feng Shuyan stepped forward and took Grandfather’s hand, afraid that his grandfather would faint from excitement.
The group followed Old Feng to his study, where Old Feng, in his excitement, knelt down before Gu Changling.
Everyone:······
Gu Yuanen quickly helped the old man up. Old Feng rubbed his eyes and then noticed that Gu Yuanen and a strange young man were also there.
"This is my third brother, and this is my father, whom you have met before." Gu Qingyue formally introduced the two to Old Master Feng.
"Yes, yes, good! Good! Heaven truly has eyes." Old Feng looked at Gu Yuanming, then at Gu Changling, his joy overflowing.
An hour later, Old Feng also learned about Gu Changling's situation, and he was so frustrated he wanted to beat his chest and stamp his feet!
Their Moge faction has been active on the borders of Da Chu and Nan Zhao for many years, so they are well-informed in all aspects.
But in the end, he didn't get a single piece of news or clue about Gu Changling, causing his benefactor's descendants to suffer for more than a decade. He felt not only regret but also a sense of guilt.
After comforting Elder Feng, Gu Qingyue suggested meeting with Vice Pavilion Master Lu as soon as possible.
"Good, Vice Pavilion Master Lu is feeling much better."
In two months, he had basically recovered his former physique and was no longer as thin as a skeleton. Therefore, Elder Feng and Vice Pavilion Master Lu admired Gu Qingyue's medical skills to the core.
"This way," said Old Feng, leading the way.
Deputy Pavilion Master Lu still lives in the old underground secret room, mainly because he doesn't want to attract the attention of those with ulterior motives in the Ink Pavilion.
The group followed Elder Feng into the secret room, and Gu Qingyue was utterly stunned when she saw Vice Pavilion Master Lu for the first time!
Is this the old man who was on his deathbed and terminally ill back then?
Let's get a different person!
He's clearly a kind and handsome old man, isn't he?
His gray hair couldn't hide his bright eyes and handsome, strong features.
He watched the group enter with a smile, and after only a moment of surprise, he came forward to greet them.
He naturally received the news of Gu Qingyue's arrival immediately.
"Is this the Third Miss Gu, the Divine Doctor?" Vice Pavilion Master Lu stood in front of Gu Qingyue as soon as he arrived, preparing to bow.
Gu Qingyue was startled.
She quickly stepped forward and supported the old man's arm. "Vice Pavilion Master Lu, you're too kind. Saving lives is a doctor's duty."
Gu Qingyue couldn't help but bring up the words from her past life.
"Hehe, Miss Gu, the Third Divine Doctor, is truly kind-hearted and skilled. I admire her greatly."
Vice Pavilion Master Lu began bowing again, and Gu Qingyue wanted to facepalm.
"Alright, Elder Lu, you're being too formal. Why are you calling me 'Third Miss Gu, the Little Divine Doctor'?" Elder Feng couldn't stand it anymore.
This Deputy Pavilion Master Lu is usually very straightforward and dogmatic, but now he's acting so pedantic when he sees his savior.