The Grand Secretary's Pampered Wife

Chapter 571.1: Long Yi’s Return

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Gu Jiao couldn't help but think of Imperial Concubine Dowager Jing when she saw Princess Ning'an's cloak, as it was identical to the one that Imperial Concubine Dowager Jing owned. They truly were mother and daughter.

This was a gambling house filled with all sorts of people.

However, Princess Ning'an seemed familiar with the place, and soon she disappeared into an especially guarded room on the first floor.

Gu Jiao attempted to follow but was informed that it wasn't a place for ordinary people.

They had to keep watch from elsewhere.

"Over here!"

From a small rundown courtyard next to the gambling house, Gu Chengfeng waved to Gu Jiao.

Gu Jiao walked over.

It was an abandoned house, and the wall of its backyard was only one wall apart from that room in the gambling house.

Two people pressed their ears against the wall and could faintly hear voices from inside the room.

"...Didn't I lure him out as you wanted? It was your own people that failed, but you’re blaming it on me?"

It was Princess Ning'an's voice.

Gu Chengfeng silently asked Gu Jiao, "What does that mean?"

It should be related to the incident where Xiao Heng was lured out of the capital by Assistant Minister Li's case. Minister Xing was also involved, and they narrowly escaped an attack by a group of black-clad men. It was thanks to the black gunpowder balls that helped them escape.

From the conversation, it was almost certain that the other party was the force from the State of Yan.

There was a dangerous aura that even made Gu Jiao feel apprehensive.

Gu Jiao squinted her eyes, feeling a bit stirred up.

Princess Ning'an spoke again, "Who is he exactly? Why do you want to kill him?"

"That's none of your concern."

A man's voice replied.

It seemed that Princess Ning'an wasn't aware of Xiao Liulang's true identity. She might not even know that Xiao Liulang was Xiao Heng. Otherwise, she wouldn't have gone to Empress Xiao to sow discord, which only ended up backfiring.

The news of her attempt to sow discord was passed on by Eunuch Qin's informant in the Kunning Palace, and Eunuch Qin mentioned it in the letter to Gu Jiao and others.

It wasn't surprising that Princess Ning'an was unaware. Firstly, she had never seen Xiao Heng, so it was difficult for her to connect the two based on appearance alone. Secondly, perhaps this group of people didn't want the Heavenly Music House to find out about Xiao Heng's identity.

Princess Ning'an said, "Fine, I won't interfere in your affairs. But I've fulfilled my promise to you. Yet, you've never fulfilled yours to me."

The man said, "Lure him out again."

"Why must he be lured out? Can't you just attack him anywhere in the capital? He goes to the Hanlin Academy and the Ministry of Justice every day. There should be plenty of opportunities on his way back and forth, right?" Princess Ning'an countered.

"There are too many witnesses, we can't take the risk." The man replied.

"Then what about at night? Or why not just sneak into his house directly?" Princess Ning'an suggested.

"Unless we eliminate everyone in the alley, leaving no witnesses." The man said.

But even then, there would still be traces of the crime.

Unless absolutely necessary, they wouldn't dare to act in the capital.

Princess Ning'an mocked, "It seems there's nothing more to discuss between us."

"If you want your things back, it's best to do as we say." The man warned.

"Why bother with all this trouble? Why don't I just help you kill him?" Princess Ning'an suggested coldly.

"If you can really kill him, you can bring his head to us, and we'll give you your things." The man said.

After that, the room fell into a strange silence.

No one knew what Princess Ning'an was thinking, but from the sound of the table being slammed and cups being thrown, it was evident that Princess Ning'an was very angry.

Finally, the man seemed to have given Princess Ning'an a gift, temporarily soothing her emotions.

Gu Chengfeng whispered, "Those people are the forces from the State of Yan. They took something from Princess Ning'an and forced her to work for them. Could it be related to that key?"

"She’s leaving." Gu Jiao said.

Gu Chengfeng asked, "Should we track her or that group of people?"

Gu Jiao replied, "That group of people."

After putting such a long line, they finally caught the fish, so they naturally had to chase after the fish.

However, what no one expected was that Gu Chengfeng suddenly felt an itch in his nose and couldn't help but let out a big sneeze!

"Who's there?"

The man asked in a cold voice.

Gu Chengfeng hated his nose so much. He had to sneeze now, of all times! Not earlier, not later!

Just great!

Now, they were exposed!

Gu Jiao whistled towards the sky, then grabbed Gu Chengfeng and swiftly left the courtyard.

Princess Ning'an's guards displayed their qinggong skills and caught up.

Gu Chengfeng lifted the veil of the bamboo hat, grasped the heavy skirt, and ran forward on tiptoe in a zigzag pattern, making chirping sounds as he went!

But a woman's skirt really affected his speed.

Inadvertently, the two people were overtaken by four guards.

A fierce fight broke out between the two sides at once.

Gu Jiao had no weapon and fought barehanded. She managed to hold off three guards, but one was heading towards Gu Chengfeng.

Gu Chengfeng's heavy palace attire made it really hard for him to run or fight.

A cold sword strike came down from the opponent, and Gu Chengfeng dodged, "I'll dodge!"

The opponent missed, but swung the sword again.

"I'll dodge again!"

After several unsuccessful attempts, the opponent was completely enraged. Suddenly, he abandoned the sword and drew a dagger from his waist, swiftly aiming for Gu Chengfeng's heart!

The attack was too swift and powerful, Gu Chengfeng couldn't evade it.

With a loud pop, Gu Chengfeng's chest exploded!

The guards were dumbfounded.

What just happened?

Did he just blow up something belonging to a woman?

Gu Chengfeng had to disguise himself as a woman, and to match the body shape, they filled his clothes with mantou first. However, the light mantou was too small, and the big mantou was too heavy. Finally, Gu Jiao took out two small airbags from the little medicine chest for Gu Chengfeng to inflate himself.

They could be inflated to any size, it was light and not easily dropped, which was perfect.

Gu Chengfeng found it quite fun and asked Gu Jiao if there were more. He wanted to give one to his eldest brother and Gu Chenglin so they could blow it when they were free.

But Gu Jiao said there were none left.

Only these two were left, and this guy just blew one up!

Gu Chengfeng was extremely furious. He opened his large palms and slapped the other party repeatedly!

Gu Jiao took care of the other three people while Gu Chengfeng continued to slap his opponent in indignation.

"Enough, let's go!"

"Don't stop me! I'm going to beat him to death! I'm going to beat him to death!"

Gu Jiao grabbed the angry Gu Chengfeng and dragged him out of the alley.

When Princess Ning'an and the man arrived at the alley, there was no shadow of Gu Jiao and Gu Chengfeng.

Princess Ning'an lost four guards, but she did not come away empty-handed. At the scene, she found a piece of detached golden muslin.

She had seen such a golden muslin on someone this morning.

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