Gu Huaian was very busy with Shen Qiangwei's canonization ceremony a few days ago. He finally calmed down and read a book in peace. Unexpectedly, something happened to him again.
"Tell me, what trouble did you get into again?"
"No, I want to ask my knowledgeable brother if there is any medicine or any plant that can keep the taste for a long time and has the taste of spices."
Gu Qiang's description was indeed a bit perfunctory and quite general, but Gu Huaian still took out a small bottle of medicinal powder from the shelf behind him, "If the fragrance lasts for a long time, take this and smell it."
Gu Qiang opened the small bottle and put her nose to it to steady it a little. Indeed, it was this smell that she just smelled on Chu Tiankuo, but she obviously didn't know this kind of thing before, so how could she feel that this smell was so familiar? Woolen cloth
"This is it. What exactly is in it?"
"Tracking powder, I used it on you once before. It is a very rare herbal medicine. I accidentally discovered that the taste of this medicine can last for a long time, so I made it into tracking powder."
Gu Huaian also reads a lot on weekdays, but this kind of herbal medicine is really hard to find, so generally speaking, he will not use it on anyone. After saying this, Gu Huaian took the hand of the person opposite him. He took back the bottle inside and said, "This thing is very valuable."
"That is to say, this smell can last for a long time, right? Wouldn't everyone be able to smell it?" Gu Qiang was still a little confused about this matter. Gu Huaian put the bottle away before turning around and talking to him. Gu Qiang explained, "Actually, there isn't. It's just that there will be some fragrance within twelve hours. After the time has passed, ordinary people should not be able to detect it."
So at that time, this kind of tracking powder was only used on my sister. No matter which grown man had a scent on his body, people would probably notice it.
"Then why does Chu Tiankuo have this smell? Twelve hours. So what did he do during these twelve hours?"
Gu Qiang said to himself that he actually didn't know what he wanted to investigate clearly, but he always felt that the time when Chu Tiankuo came back this time was a bit too coincidental. Lou Ziqi had just been killed by someone. Was it really just a coincidence that he came back so soon after being rescued
And just now, after hearing what he said, Chu Tiankuo didn't continue to ask. Does it mean that he already knew who the person he was looking down on was
"What are you talking about? You are mumbling. If you tell me anything, my brother might be able to help you."
Gu Qiang lifted her chin thoughtfully, it wasn't impossible... but.
Before Gu Huaian could react, he was already pulled up by the person in front of him. He didn't know where he was going to take him, but his own sister should do more for him, so Gu Huaian felt more at ease. .
"What are you doing here?" Gu Huaian watched as his sister dragged him to the place where Gu Suran lived when he came to the capital, which was also where he was locked up in Louziqi a few days ago. He didn't understand why his sister suddenly took him It's really strange to come to this place.
"Come in with me first. There is something I want to confirm with you."
Gu Qiang didn't know if what she was thinking was right, but she always felt that this matter would not be as simple as it seemed. Gusu Liang and Chu Tiankuo meant making friends. If there was no direct evidence, she actually There should be no doubt, but I just feel that this matter is not that simple.
Fortunately, Gu Qiang had already explored all the mechanisms inside. Otherwise, no matter when he came in, some of the mechanisms would be in different directions. Even she, if she wasn't careful, would probably be trapped. this place.
"Brother, take a good look at the garden behind us from where we came in. Are there any of the very rare herbs you mentioned?" Of course Gu Qiang didn't recognize them, but her brother was different.
"Then you have to give me a chance to calm down and take a good look."
Gu Huaian originally thought that his sister had discovered this special herb somewhere and knew that he needed these things, so he brought himself to this place. However, looking at the expression on Gu Qiang's face now, it really didn't look like it. That's what I thought.
Gu Huaian knew that this matter was likely to be of great importance, so he squatted down without saying anything more, "There are indeed many rare medicinal materials here. Gu Suran has lived in this place for such a short time. It’s really a waste of time, but this is really a good place.”
In the garden behind the house, Gu Huaian found that kind of grass. Although he was not sure, he still called his sister over, "Is this place the exit?"
After Gu Qiang heard this, he hesitated a little. If he went by what Zhou Ning or himself said, it was indeed possible to go out of this place. But he had never tested it, so he always went out. Follow the path that you have determined for yourself.
"It should be possible to go out, but I'm not sure."
Gu Qiang has never walked this road, but looking at the look in his brother's eyes, the pile of grass in front of him should be the very rare thing he said, right
"Is this the powder in your medicine bottle?"
Gu Huaian nodded, "Where did you smell the smell of this herb?" Gu Huaian even said that this matter is of great importance. If this kind of grass is really found in such a place, then who has this herb on his body? People with this taste are most likely people who have been in the Louzi period for a long time.
"No... It's just that I felt familiar and suddenly remembered it." Gu Qiang still didn't know how to explain this matter to her brother today, but it was obvious that Chu Tiankuo was probably Lou Ziqi. The one who left.
Gu Huaian could tell that his sister must be hiding something from him, but since he didn't want to tell her now, there was no need to force her, "Well, I happen to be running out of the powder, so I'll take some back. .”
Gu Qiang returned to Lingyin Pavilion with a lot of worries. When she and Gu Huaian were walking on the street, they happened to meet Chu Tiankuo and Gusu Liang, who were walking towards them. To be honest, she originally thought that Chu Tiankuo was back. After that, they had a helper, but they were so suspicious now, and the timing of Chu Tiankuo's return was really bad, how could they let themselves trust him wholeheartedly
Chu Tiankuo saw some clues from the expression on Gu Qiang's face, but he just smiled and turned around and left. From the beginning, he knew that this woman was not as simple as he thought. It seemed that What I thought was indeed correct, Gu Qiang is an extremely smart woman.
Of course, Chu Tiankuo, you have never thought that you had already pretended to be so good before, but just because of such a little negligence, you were caught by Gu Qiang.
Chu Tiankuo and Gusu Liang hadn't seen each other for a long time. They had already agreed while walking on the street that they must find a place to have a good drink at night. Chu Tiankuo actually had many However, he has been alone all this time, and no one can listen to him. After finally returning to his friends, he still hopes to be happy. Yes, yes, Yes Yes.
"Aren't you curious?" Chu Tiankuo picked up the wine glass, but instead of facing the person in front of him, he looked straight ahead.
"What are you curious about? Are you curious about why you didn't show up for so long?" Don't think so much when Gu Su Liang arrives. My brother said at that time that they couldn't find any news, which means Chu Tiankuo himself doesn't want others to If you find him like this, it means that this guy is still alive and well. What do you have to worry about
"You should have known for a long time that Chu Junyou has returned to the capital and is now in the palace."
"Of course I know this. He was quite high-profile when he came back, and he didn't deliberately hide his identity. Gu Huaian and Shen Qianshan go in and out of the palace every day, so you will also give him a face-to-face. Of course you already knew that."
"Then aren't you curious why I took him away but didn't come back with him?"
Chu Tiankuo didn't know what his mood was like, nor what he should say. He always felt that he was in a mess. He had no complaints at all, but he desperately wanted to talk.
"I'm waiting for you to say it. After all, besides me, you have no one else to say it to. You might as well take advantage of this good opportunity and you can still say it to me while I'm here."
"Actually, sometimes I envy you. Aran's health is not very good, but the two of you have never been separated. No matter what time comes, you are always by his side. Even though he is not in good health, you are also The reasons are different from mine. I owe Chu Junyou too much. "
"How do you say this?"
"Since the day he disappeared, I have not been a good brother. Do you know? When he left, I actually wanted to get out of your affairs. You have no idea that you are now What will be the outcome of such an adventure?”
Chu Tiankuo was so busy that he took a sip of wine, "Although I feel a little sorry for my friend when I say this, this is indeed my truest thought at the time."
"This is normal. It is human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages."