Gu Yanxi didn't provoke him any more, and he wasn't going to give the silver hairpin away. He held it in his palm and put his hand behind his back. "She didn't even tell her family about these things, let alone you. But I think you should know. Don't think it's easy for her, and don't take it for granted that these are what she should do."
Hua Pingyang smiled bitterly. This was the Hua family's business and it was not other people's turn to interfere. However, the things he just learned had too much of a shock to him, and the man in front of him helped Zhier in everything, which made him feel that no matter what Mr. Lu said, he was the one who should do it.
Gu Yanxi is a person who doesn't even take seriously those princes in the capital who are fighting each other to the death. He can treat the Hua family well because of Hua Zhi, but he will not put them on a high pedestal because of this. If you want to get his recognition, you have to have that ability.
He said these things to Hua Pingyang not to show off how capable he was. On the contrary, he said them because he thought highly of Hua Pingyang. If Hua Pingyu was here, he would not say a word.
"You can also put away those unnecessary worries of yours. I can't bear to treat someone I like with contempt. Before Hua Zhi nods her head in response to me, I will act out of affection and restrain my courtesy. This is my promise. Although Shaoyao is mine, she truly regards Hua Zhi as a friend. With her around, no one can bully her."
All Hua Pingyang wanted was such a promise. He believed that this man could do what he said, even though maybe even his last name was fake.
Hua Pingyang didn't say another word. He bowed deeply, opened the door and left. His back looked a little desolate. No words could express the gratitude in his heart. This man had helped so much in places where their family members couldn't take care of. He didn't want to ask if Zhi'er knew what he was thinking, nor did he want to ask what Zhi'er was planning. What he should think about and do is how to get the Hua family back to Beijing as soon as possible without reducing the number of members.
Before that, everything is just empty talk.
Gu Yanxi wiped the hairpin carefully and put it back against her body, then pushed open the window and stepped aside. Soon Xu Gui used the force to jump in from the window. Seeing the prince changing his clothes, he hurried over to serve him.
Gu Yanxi spread his hands, "Your identity cannot be exposed, stay here and guard, if anyone dares to break into the house next door at night, kill them!"
"Yes." Xu Gui's eyes were scorchingly bright. He had been in Yinshan Pass for four years and had been pretending for four years. What he missed most was the exhilarating feeling when he followed the prince to carry out missions. At this moment, just the word "kill" wrapped in murderous aura made him tremble with excitement.
It was a dark night, and two figures were lurking silently on the roof of the general's mansion. Shaoyao muttered in her heart, "Dark and windy nights are the time for murder and arson," but her body, lying on the snow, did not move at all, as if she could not feel the cold.
Gu Yanxi made a gesture, Shaoyao nodded, and the two of them tacitly understood each other, one sneaking in while the other keeping watch.
Gu Yanxi was very familiar with such mansions and went straight to the master bedroom.
In the silent night, every little sound was magnified infinitely. In an unintentional attempt to cover up a warning, the person on the bed turned over and stood up, holding a long sword in his hand, "Who!"
Gu Yanxi walked out from the darkness. He did not cover his face, nor did he change into night clothes. He just dressed neatly and walked to the center of the room in a normal way. He lit the lamp on the table more like the owner than the person beside the bed.
"General Wu, long time no see."
When Wu Yong saw who the visitor was, he was shocked but relieved at the same time. If it was someone else, he would never trust him, but when he found out that the visitor was from Qisusi, he felt at ease.
He knew that Master Gu was from the Qisusi because the two of them had once worked together on a case. Thinking of his character and the people behind him, Wu Yong, who had been wandering in the darkness for months, finally saw some hope.
Gu Yanxi carefully looked at Wu Yong as he approached, and she understood why Xu Gui, who was so meticulous, had not noticed that he was ill before. Compared with four years ago, he was more mature, and there was no sign of illness in his body.
"Why are you here? But what is His Majesty's will to convey?"
"I came here for personal matters, but I didn't expect that there are so many undercurrents here."
Wu Yong smiled bitterly; he also felt very helpless.
"I heard you were sick, but I couldn't tell."
"I also think I'm not sick, but in fact I am sick, and I can't find the cause." Wu Yong looked at Gu Yanxi with sharp eyes, "I wonder if the prince can help me solve this puzzle. Who am I blocking? The Wu family is far away from the border and never gets involved in the affairs of the court or the party disputes. No matter who sits in that position, we only guard this Yinshan Pass. Who wants to destroy my Wu family?"
"How do you know that the one who did it wasn't outside the pass?"
"I checked, it's not them. Even if they really wanted to commit a crime, they wouldn't use such a blunt knife to cut my flesh. Those who want me to die slowly and can't find the cause can only be our own people who have done something dirty and want to cover it up."
Although the Wu family has only one male heir in this generation, his brain is better than that of previous generations. Gu Yanxi has a good impression of Wu Yong, so she speaks frankly to him.
"I'm not sure. If I were still in the capital, I wouldn't know that Yinshan Pass is so dangerous. There are only a few people who have this ability. Moreover, he has a certain understanding of the Seven Stars Division and is on guard against it."
Gu Yanxi's lips curled slightly, "You clearly knew that Yinshan Pass was in chaos but you didn't report it to the court. But what did you find out?"
"You're going to kill me, and you won't allow me to protect myself?" Wu Yong glanced at him, stood up and walked to the desk and touched it in a few places. The desk was split into two, and the middle was hollow.
He took out a few things and handed them to Gu Yanxi, "I have a man who is good at forging handwriting. He intercepted these letters and tripped them up."
Gu Yanxi opened the letters and read them one by one, then opened the thin silk piece. Even a calm man could not help but shrink his pupils. This turned out to be an exquisite map that included the entire northern territory.
Well done, well done!
Gu Yanxi raised her head, her eyes full of coldness, "I want to take these things away. If you have anything else, give it to me."
"It's all here. The other party is not stupid. He won't leave so many handles for me to catch."
Slowly folding the things and putting them in his arms, Gu Yanxi said calmly, "The Wu family guarding Yinshan Pass was ordered by Emperor Taizu. When he was dying, he said that as long as the Wu family did not rebel, Yinshan Pass would belong to the Wu family. Your Wu family has never violated this rule, and successive emperors have never thought of taking control of Yinshan Pass. The royal family's trust in the Wu family has been passed down from generation to generation. Wu Yong, don't put the entire Daqing Dynasty on the hook for one person. He is not worth it."