eurekapd Chapter 139 Gu Yun's Identity?
Chapter 139 Gu Yun's Identity?
Ever since the attack, Gu Junze has ordered his shadow guards to protect Chu Ruohan in secret.
The window on the second floor of Xiangde Restaurant was open, and a figure was staring intently at Chu Ruohan.
The shadow guards had already noticed and were waiting outside the door, ready to rush in at Chu Ruohan's command.
Song Ruyan stayed behind to protect Chu Ruohan, while Ying Qing quickly ran towards the restaurant.
Because of the upcoming autumn imperial examinations, the lobby on the first floor was bustling with activity, with a large number of people coming and going.
An elderly woman with a hunched back and a full head of white hair, leaning on a cane, walked slowly toward the door with faltering steps.
Ying Qing glanced at it casually and went straight up to the second floor.
The atmosphere upstairs was completely different from downstairs; it was so quiet it was almost oppressive.
The shadow guard standing outside a room saw him and nodded slightly. Without knocking, he kicked the door open and rushed in like a tiger.
However, the room was empty, except for the window facing the examination hall, which was creaking gently in the wind.
Yingqing's brows furrowed instantly, and she quickly exchanged a glance with Yingyi.
Shadow glanced around and, after groping along the wall, discovered a hidden door behind a bookshelf.
Open the hidden door and follow the narrow passage to the room numbered Earth.
On the table were some disguise items that hadn't been retrieved yet, including powders of various colors, wigs, and realistic masks.
Clearly, the person they were looking for had just been here and had used these tools to disguise himself.
The image of the old woman in the lobby on the first floor suddenly flashed through Yingqing's mind, and an ominous premonition welled up in her heart.
"not good!"
He turned and rushed out the door.
When they reached the street, it was crowded with family members who had come to see the students off and passersby who had just returned.
The crowd was bustling and noisy; finding an old woman in this vast sea of people was harder than climbing to heaven.
Damn it, it's all his fault for being careless and letting the enemy escape right under his nose.
The old woman had already turned into an alley, changed her clothes, and left the city...
After some investigation, the shadow guards discovered that the restaurant had changed owners half a month ago.
The new owner and manager have more than just this restaurant, so how could there be a secret passage?
Chu Ruohan felt something was amiss. All Chu Ang wanted was money, and now he had taken away most of the Chu family's assets.
Why did they have to kill her of all people?
Was it for his daughter?
Even if she dies, Chu Nanxin can't be the mistress of this Marquis's mansion. Moreover, Chu Ang has been lying low for so long. Given his cautious nature, he shouldn't expose his whereabouts for the sake of Chu Nanxin.
Otherwise, Chu Nanxin would have suffered so many losses at her hands, and he wouldn't have stood by and done nothing...
The night was as dark as ink, thickly splashed between heaven and earth.
In a dilapidated temple a hundred miles away from the capital
A tall man stood quietly in the shadows, his hands behind his back.
His figure was swallowed by darkness, revealing only a blurry outline. His face was not visible, but he exuded an innate majesty and mystery.
Just then, a dark figure swiftly slipped into the dilapidated temple like a ghost. He knelt on one knee, clasped his hands in a salute, and said in a low, respectful voice, "Master."
The man turned slightly to the side, and moonlight shone through the cracks in the dilapidated temple, illuminating his cold and handsome face and outlining his sharply defined features.
"My lord, the Ninth Prince is currently safe. He is eating and sleeping well, and has even recognized himself as a father and mother... He has also been given a new name, Gu Yun."
"The heir and his wife of the Marquis of Anyang are no ordinary couple. They have many skilled men under their command, and even the people sent by the Second Prince were all killed by them."
"If it weren't for my vigilance today, I would probably have been arrested."
The man frowned slightly, but a hint of a smile appeared in his eyes. "The little guy is quite clever. In that case, let him stay there for now. Give the order to have our men keep their distance so as not to disturb them."
"Find another ordinary-looking maid and find a way to get her into the Marquis's residence to keep an eye on the Ninth Prince. If anything happens, immediately send out the news."
"Yes, Master," the figure replied, his voice firm.
The man nodded slightly, gazing at the night sky outside the dilapidated temple, his tone grave: "Back home, we'll face another tough battle. Various forces are stirring, and we must be careful, leaving no room for error."
The shadowy figure bowed again, saying, "Rest assured, Master, I will do my utmost to share your burdens."
The man waved his hand lightly, and the dark figure disappeared into the night just as it had come.
The man stood alone in the dilapidated temple, the moonlight casting a long shadow on him, making him appear exceptionally lonely...
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It's not safe outside; there are always thieves trying to harm people.
Gu Ruohan and Gu Yun stayed at Hongmeng Courtyard all day long, and with Gu Junze not around, the mother and son were somewhat unaccustomed to it.
Gu Yun's face was droopy as he muttered under his breath, "Father's not here, and there's no one to practice calligraphy with me."
He looked exactly like a neglected puppy, his face full of grievances.
Gu Ruohan gently patted her son's head, her eyes full of tenderness and doting.
"It's alright, Mother will teach you."
After saying that, she got up and went to the desk, spread out the Xuan paper flat, and carefully ground the ink, her movements skillful and elegant.
Chu Ruohan learned delicate small regular script in her youth, which was different from Gu Junze's square and bold characters.
Gu Yun casually wrote a couple of lines and then refused to move on.
The mother and son stared at each other wide-eyed once again...
Three days is neither a fast nor a slow time.
Finally, the day of the exam's end arrived.
Chu Ruohan arrived at the examination hall early in the morning, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the candidates.
As the gates of the examination hall slowly opened and the candidates filed out, her eyes eagerly searched for Gu Junze and Chu Chenyu in the crowd.
After a long while, she finally saw Chu Chenyu, whose face was full of...
He looked tired, but there was a hint of relief in his eyes.
Chu Ruohan quickly went to greet him, "Chen Yu, what are you doing?"
How was it? Did the exam go well? How about Junze?
Before Chu Chenyu could answer, she saw Gu Junze being pushed out.
His complexion was much better than Chu Chenyu's; he looked no different from usual.
Gu Chengyan, who pushed him out, looked pale and his eyes practically spit fire the moment he saw Chu Ruohan.
Because of the injury on his back, he couldn't sleep at night and couldn't concentrate on his studies. The questions for this exam were set by Scholar Xu and were much more difficult than in previous years.
This is all because of that bitch!
Chu Ruohan seemed not to see the anger in his eyes. She walked straight past him, stood in front of Gu Junze, squatted down, and gently took his hands in hers.
"Junze, have you been doing well at the examination hall these past few days? Have you been too tired? It's alright if you haven't finished the exam papers..."
Gu Junze chuckled. Why did she think he couldn't even finish the test paper?
Does he really look that weak?