Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 342 You're Destined to Be Mine!

Gu Qingyue was so shocked that she couldn't come to her senses for a long time. After a long silence, a little bit of secret joy gradually welled up in her heart.

"Ahem, and then what?"

"Then the old Duke said that if I could get a marriage decree, he would agree."

Mu Yun Chu smiled slightly, looking at Gu Qing Yue with a hint of smugness, "So, you're mine now."

Gu Qingyue's lips twitched.

So smug?

"Dream on! My mother hasn't agreed yet, and what about your father?" Gu Qingyue poured cold water on his enthusiasm.

"They will agree to everything."

Without waiting for a reply, he pulled Gu Qingyue onto his lap.

The two faced each other, extremely close, their breaths mingling. The fragrance of bamboo and plum blossoms intertwined, and an atmosphere of ambiguity enveloped them tightly.

Mu Yun Chu looked down into Gu Qing Yue's eyes and said in a low voice, "Don't even think about escaping. You are destined to be mine!" There was a hint of smugness in her voice.

Of course, the old Duke would not agree to Mu Yun Chu's request so easily.

As for the specifics of what they discussed and what promises he made, he wouldn't let the little girl know.

All she needs to do is grow up obediently and marry him.

Let everything else, people, things, and obstacles take their course.

Gu Qingyue didn't hesitate. She reached out and hooked her arm around his neck, smiling as she kissed the corner of his lips. "You've worked hard. Please keep up the good work."

Mu Yun Chu was slightly taken aback, his eyes growing even deeper. He stroked Gu Qing Yue's long hair and couldn't help but lower his head to kiss the woman's lips.

Gentle yet profound, tender yet passionate.

After a while, he reluctantly let go of Gu Qingyue, "Go and rest, you're very tired."

Gu Qingyue nodded obediently, was placed on the bed, covered with a blanket and lay down, watching Mu Yun Chu leave before closing her eyes.

After leaving the Duke's mansion, Mu Yun Chu boarded a carriage in the back alley. "Let's go to the Nanzhao Post Station."

"Yes, Master, everything is arranged," Mu Nan said in a low voice.

"Okay, tell someone to be careful. Let's go," Mu Yun Chu said, then leaned back in the carriage and closed her eyes to rest.

Gu Qingyue slept very soundly and peacefully.

When I got up, my four older brothers had been waiting in the yard for a long time.

"Why didn't you have someone wake me up?" Gu Qingyue asked as she walked out of her room after washing up and saw several people whispering to each other. She sat down at the round table as well.

"It's alright, no rush," Gu Yuanjin said to Zhu Qing behind her, "Bring the breakfast over to Miss."

Watching Zhu Qing walk away quickly, Gu Qingyue turned her head again: "You came here so early in the morning, something happened?"

“Something has indeed happened,” Gu Yuanen said. “Last night, the Nanzhao post station was broken into. It is said that someone noticed that the men in black were using poisonous smoke from the Western Jin Dynasty.”

Gu Qingyue was taken aback, "Western Jin Dynasty?"

She had certainly heard of it; the Western Jin Dynasty was located in the northwest of the Great Chu, bordering both the Nanzhao Kingdom and the Great Chu.

Unlike the Nanzhao Kingdom, the Western Jin Dynasty had a territory comparable in size to the Chu Kingdom, but its climate was harsher and its soil was more barren.

Furthermore, due to the intense infighting within the royal family over the past thirty years, the royal family has declined, the country has been turbulent and the people have suffered hardship. Only in recent years has the situation gradually stabilized, but minor frictions with the Great Chu still occur.

"Yes, I heard that's how it is," Gu Yuanen said.

"Were there any casualties?" Gu Qingyue pressed.

"The amazing thing is that, apart from the deputy envoy Zhen Jinyue being killed, everyone else is unharmed. Oh, and I heard that Princess Lianfu was also seriously injured, but whether that's true or not, I don't know. I heard that Yue Zhiqi went to the palace to see the emperor early this morning."

According to the agreement between the Great Chu and other countries, the responsibility for security and protection of the mission's post station shall be borne by the mission country itself during its use.

The same applies to the post stations in Nanzhao.

This was also to prevent the Great Chu from planting people who would be detrimental to them.

They mostly used guards brought from their own countries.

Therefore, if such a thing happens, the Great Chu bears some responsibility for mismanagement, but the majority of the responsibility still falls on the Nanzhao themselves.

Of course, if an envoy from the Great Chu arrives in Nanzhao, he is primarily responsible for his own safety while staying at the Great Chu post station, which is the same.

Therefore, both countries bear responsibility for what happened last night, but how exactly the perpetrator will be apprehended remains unknown.

"So?" Gu Qingyue asked again.

"So tell me, who did it?" Gu Yuanen asked rhetorically.

Gu Qingyue glanced at him, puzzled, then looked at the other three, and seemed to realize something. "Do you suspect that I did it?"

The group remained silent, but their expressions were identical: Who else could it be but you? You have the poison, the manpower, and the excuse.

Gu Qingyue sighed, "It really wasn't me. I went to sleep as soon as I got back last night, really, I..."

Suddenly thinking of someone, Gu Qingyue paused slightly and narrowed her eyes.

"What came to mind?" Gu Yuanming asked.

"It's nothing," Gu Qingyue said, feigning calmness.

She boldly guessed that if it wasn't someone from the Western Jin Dynasty, could it have been that guy Mu Yun Chu who did it?

It has to be said that Gu Qingyue is right.

With an assassination attempt recently occurring in the palace, the identity of the true culprit remains shrouded in mystery.

If the Nanzhao post station is attacked at this time, it must have been done by that group, if not them!

This is a perfect excuse to deal with the people I want to deal with!

hehe------

As for the reasons for such speculation, there are possibilities such as the murder of Jin Jinyue, who attempted to kidnap Minister Cui's family, and the serious injury of Princess Lianfu, who repeatedly caused trouble for him...

Strangely enough, Gu Qingyue immediately thought of Mu Yun Chu.

"Alright, everyone, go home and get back to what you're doing."

Gu Yuanjin saw that Gu Qingyue's expression was relatively calm, so it shouldn't have been her doing it; otherwise, her younger sister would have no reason not to admit it.

"Oh, by the way, if you hear any rumors about the Prince An's Mansion and Princess Qing'an when you go out, don't be too surprised," Gu Yuanjin added indifferently as he looked at everyone.

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyue and her three brothers exchanged glances, understanding each other's thoughts.

Looking at this usually gentle and refined older brother, I suddenly felt like I was seeing Mu Yun Chu.

They don't talk much, and appear refined and elegant, like a flower on a high mountain, but beneath their handsome and harmless exterior lies a deep and calculating nature; none of them are easy to deal with.

After having breakfast, Gu Qingyue went to Qin's place first.

Qin Shi must have been quite frightened last night. Gu Qingyue took her pulse and prescribed a calming remedy, telling her to get plenty of rest.

Before she could even get up, Qin grabbed Gu Qingyue's hand.

"Don't go yet, Mother is alright. Last night, Mother remembered something very important that I want to tell you."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyue straightened her expression and asked, "What is so extremely important?"

They all agreed not to tell Qin about Liu's matter for the time being. Could it be that Qin already knows?

Gu Qingyue's heart sank slightly.

What she least wanted was for Qin Shi to live in fear.

She just hoped that Qin could stay at home peacefully and healthily. Could it be that someone was gossiping?

Gu Qingyue's expression instantly turned serious.

"Yue'er?" Qin's voice rang in her ears, pulling Gu Qingyue back to reality.

"Mother? What's wrong?" Gu Qingyue asked softly.

Qin Shi stroked Gu Qingyue's small hand and said lovingly, "I heard that several princes are going to choose consorts. I'm worried about you. Does Yue'er want to marry into the royal family?"

Qin's gentle words almost made Gu Qingyue intoxicated, and her heart instantly melted. So she was talking about her marriage.