bullyxtreme Chapter 558 I'm sorry, A-Yue. I'll go see her tonight.
Chapter 558 I'm sorry, A-Yue. I'll go see her tonight.
Chapter 558 I'm sorry, Yue. I'll go see her tonight.
Before Gu Qingyue could reach Gu Changling, the young men from Moon Shadow Pavilion flew over from a distance and joined the fight.
In an instant, the sounds of swords clashing echoed throughout the roads and forests.
"Yue'er!" Gu Changling called out as he saw Gu Qingyue flying over.
As soon as Gu Qingyue stood still, Qin Shi immediately stepped forward and grabbed Gu Qingyue's arm.
"Are you OK!"
Qin was a little anxious. She had just seen that Yue'er was extremely skilled, but the man in black was also very powerful. She wondered if Yue'er had been injured.
"Father, are you and Mother alright?" Gu Qingyue patted Qin Shi's hand, indicating that she was fine.
She looked them up and down; thankfully, neither of them was injured.
Even though my father has lost his memory and is physically weak, he can still protect himself.
Gu Qingyue felt a little relieved.
Seeing the men in black around her fall one after another, Gu Qingyue did not make another move.
It's clear that the boys have made rapid progress in their skills recently, and she's very proud of that.
But what did she just see when she turned her head?
The little girl Mo Xiaoliu, who was like a little white rabbit in Gu Yuanen's eyes, was about to burst out of her eyes!
That nimble skill and tricky moves—is this not the birth of a demon?
Although his internal strength doesn't seem to be pure enough, he's already considered a master!
She's even younger than me, does she have to be so scary?
Looking at Gu Yuanen beside her, he was just as surprised as Gu Qingyue. No wonder this little girl was able to escape unscathed from the Wizard Hall's siege during the Heavenly Sacrifice, and Mo Shaoshang was so at ease letting her stay in Lizhou to play by herself.
He's a perfect example of someone who keeps a low profile!
Gu Qingyue nodded with satisfaction. Well done, that put her mind at ease.
At least nothing bad is likely to happen, and she can give Mo Shaoshang an explanation.
"Moon, who could these people be?"
Gu Changling looked around and frowned.
Those men in black were definitely skilled; he was very curious about who had come to attack them.
Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyue narrowed her eyes and stared into the distance, "They are probably people from the imperial court."
"People from the court? You mean—they're here for King Le?"
Gu Changling is an extremely intelligent person. The reason why someone is targeting the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion is simply because they don't want the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion to become an ally of Prince Li.
This is probably related to the struggle for succession.
Gu Qingyue had told him about the old emperor's serious illness; it seemed the situation in the capital was tense, and she wondered what her father was doing...
Thinking of the old Duke, Gu Changling's heart leaped.
Gu Qingyue nodded.
She thought of Mu Yun Chu and the others who had set off for the capital a few days earlier than them, and wondered how many assassination attempts he would face along the way.
They didn't even spare the people from their own Duke Zhenguo's mansion, let alone Prince Mu Yun Chu.
However, upon remembering that Qin Fang, Mu Dong, Mu Nan, and An Lang were by his side, she calmed down.
She believed in Mu Yun Chu's abilities.
It was almost 15 minutes later when they finally drove all the men in black away.
Yue Ling reported that three people were injured at Yueying Pavilion, and eleven guards from the Zhenguo Duke's Mansion died and seventeen were injured. Overall, things were alright.
After all, the enemy had more than a hundred people. Apart from a few who escaped, nearly a hundred people survived, so their side could be considered to have won a great victory.
Once everything was packed up, Gu Changling suggested returning to the capital immediately, without stopping to rest in towns or counties along the way.
Everyone agreed that if they were assassinated, the old Duke would likely not be quiet either.
After all, among the original Gu family army, the old Duke's prestige was unmatched by anyone else in the Zhenguo Duke's Mansion.
So the group rode at full speed, spending their nights in the open, and finally arrived in the capital on the twelfth day.
Standing at the gates of the capital, everyone was filled with emotion.
The journey has been fraught with difficulties, but if there's anything to be happy about, it's that Gu Changling has basically regained his memory thanks to Gu Qingyue's treatment along the way.
Gu Qingyue was also amazed by Gu Changling's ability to heal himself!
Although I secretly used healing energy on him several times, his internal strength and physical condition recovered very well. To my surprise, he also remembered most of his memories.
Gu Changling gazed at the towering city gate, feeling both a sense of unfamiliarity and a sense of familiarity.
Thinking back to the fact that sixteen years had passed since they parted, he had tried many times to leave the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers to find his way home, but each time he failed.
Thinking of this, his eyes welled up with tears.
How could Qin not understand his thoughts? She stepped forward and shook Gu Changling's hand, her eyes also reddening.
"Second son?"
Before the group even stepped through the city gate, a familiar voice rang in their ears.
"Butler Qiu?" Gu Yuanjin asked.
Everyone turned around and saw Steward Qiu leading a horse, also preparing to enter the city.
"Butler Qiu, what are you doing here? Where did you go?" Gu Yuanchen asked.
Butler Qiu ignored their questions and walked straight toward Gu Changling. Upon closer inspection, his steps were somewhat unsteady.
"Uncle Qiu?" Gu Changling asked uncertainly.
Back then, Uncle Qiu was in his prime, full of vigor and ambition. Now, his black hair has turned silver, and he has aged considerably.
"Second...Second Young Master?" Butler Qiu's voice was a little unsteady as he called out Gu Changling's name, his eyes reddening as well.
He never expected to run into Gu Changling here.
They and the old Duke naturally knew that Gu Changling had been rescued, but seeing him in person filled them with emotion and a deep sadness.
Back then, Gu Changling was imposing, clad in armor, possessing the courage of ten thousand men, his eyes always gleaming with unwavering determination. But now…
"Second Young Master, you're back! Go see the old Duke, he..." Steward Qiu said, trying to keep his voice down.
"What's wrong with Grandfather?"
Gu Qingyue and Gu Yuanen came over together and grabbed Butler Qiu's sleeve.
"The old Duke was attacked outside the city two days ago; he was hit by a poisoned arrow..."
Butler Qiu spoke through gritted teeth.
"Come on!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Changling put aside his earlier sentiments and turned to mount his horse.
"Second Young Master, the old Duke is recuperating in a villa outside the city. Please come with me."
Butler Qiu looked at the people coming and going outside the city and raised his hand slightly.
So the group turned their horses around and headed out of the city.
Prince Li's Palace.
"Master, the Princess and the others have returned, but they didn't enter the city gate. I saw them leave with Steward Qiu," Mu Dong's voice rang out.
After a moment of silence, Mu Yunchu spoke up, "Alright, they must have gone to see the old Duke. I'm sorry, Ayue. I'll go see her tonight."
"Yes." Mu Dong bowed and withdrew.
Now, the Crown Prince and the Third Prince are desperate and probably know that the day when the Crown Prince will be deposed is not far away.
Thinking of this, Mu Yun Chu's eyes deepened.
The area around the Prince Li's residence is currently being monitored by several groups of people, but it doesn't bother him; they are just people from the Third Prince, the Crown Prince, or the Fifth Prince.
However, he brought a large number of people with him this time, so his safety is not a concern.
He didn't take it to heart.