Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 413 'Assassination' of Master Liaochen

In particular, Mu Yun Chu went to Nan Zhao, where he would attend Princess Chao Yue's wedding before returning to Da Chu.

Gu Qingyue pondered whether she should go to the capital of Nanzhao to meet Mu Yun Chu or go directly to Zhucheng to wait for him.

Mu Yun Chu will also participate in the Heavenly Sacrifice.

They had made an appointment.

Of course, not in the capacity of King Le.

However, when Mu Yun Chu left, she still suggested that Gu Qing Yue take more people directly to Zhucheng, as it would be safer, since even the King of Nanzhao was in danger.

Gu Qingyue thought about it for a long time but couldn't make up her mind. It didn't matter; she would think about it again when she left the capital.

"Take me with you, or you won't be going anywhere!" Gu Yuanen stood at the door of Gu Qingyue's room, waving his folding fan and saying quietly.

Gu Qingyue looked at him. "You're not going to school anymore? Does your older brother know?"

Gu Yuanen smiled slightly, "Of course, and I have already spoken with Headmaster Lin. He told me to come back at the end of the year to take the teaching exam, so it's fine."

Although he said it lightly, he was scolded so badly by his older brother that he almost got skinned alive.

If it weren't for the fact that the eldest brother was also worried about his younger sister, he would have almost punished her according to family rules for not wanting to go to the academy.

He tried to persuade his older brother with great effort before he finally got him to agree.

It wasn't that Gu Yuanjin didn't care about Gu Qingyue's safety; rather, he preferred to send a highly skilled bodyguard to accompany her, rather than Gu Yuanen, who needed to study!

Seeing that he had arranged everything, Gu Qingyue thought for a moment and nodded, "Then Fourth Brother, let's go together."

She happened to have an extra Heavenly Sacrifice token, which was perfect for her fourth brother to use.

"Well, I need to prepare for going to Ci'en Temple to pick up my mother. You need to hurry, we need to leave this afternoon."

"Oh, okay."

After lunch, Gu Qingyue and Gu Yuanen set off for Ci'en Temple.

Qin has been staying at Ci'en Temple for quite some time now. Gu Qingyue had promised her that she would go and bring her back to the capital. Now, it's time.

The brother and sister left the city gate at a leisurely pace, chatting and laughing all the way.

Wildflowers bloomed profusely near the pavilion ten miles outside the city. Gu Qingyue and Gu Yuanen rode their horses past the pavilion, stirring up a cloud of dust that swirled around them.

Mixed with the fragrance of flowers, it spreads in the air.

Watching the group depart, the two people kneeling and talking in the pavilion couldn't help but look at that beautiful yet dashing figure.

The young man in blue said in a low voice, "Your Highness, those seem to be Miss Gu the Third and Young Master Gu the Fourth."

The gentle-looking man opposite him put down his chess piece, stood up, and looked at the scarlet figure riding away, remaining silent for a long time.

Who else could this man be but Prince Jing?

"I saw it, but I didn't expect that Miss Gu could ride a horse."

The stunningly beautiful and radiant figure in crimson gradually captivated him.

After a long silence, he turned around and said, "Be extremely careful on this trip to Zhucheng in Nanzhao, especially pay close attention to my good seventh brother's movements. He will definitely be attending the Heavenly Sacrifice in Zhucheng while escorting Princess Chaoyue to Nanzhao for a marriage alliance. If necessary—"

As he spoke, he made a throat-slitting gesture.

The man in blue nodded, a fierce glint in his eyes.

After King Jing finished speaking, he turned back to look in the direction where Gu Qingyue had disappeared, his thoughts racing.

When Gu Qingyue and the others arrived at Ci'en Temple, it was already the third night.

Looking at the scattered pavilions of Ci'en Temple in the distance, Gu Qingyue, still somewhat dazed, sat on her horse.

She remembered that she had left Ci'en Temple in a rather disheveled state the last time, and naturally she wouldn't forget who had made her so disheveled.

Master Liaochen!

Gu Qingyue thought it was time to formally meet Master Chen.

Night has fallen, it's the perfect time!

Gu Qingyue stopped her horse, turned around and whispered something in Gu Yuanen's ear for a long time, which startled Gu Yuanen so much that he almost fell off his horse.

What? What did you say, little sister?

Is she going to assassinate Master Chen?

He said he suffered a loss at Master Liaochen's hands last time, so he should go and cause him some trouble.

Gu Yuanen wanted to facepalm. Since they knew they couldn't beat that old guy, why did they still try to kill him?

Isn't this just asking for trouble?

Furthermore, since her mother, Qin, listens to Master Chen preach Buddhism every day at the temple, is it really appropriate for her daughter to go around causing trouble for others?

Gu Qingyue didn't care about all that. She knew she couldn't beat Master Chen, so going to meet him again would be very helpful in finding her own shortcomings!

Why wouldn't you want free sparring partners!

Besides, she's still holding a grudge!

"It's decided then! I'm off now, take your time," Gu Qingyue said, then abandoned her horse and flew towards the distant Ci'en Temple.

Gu Yuanen's outstretched hand froze in mid-air.

Little sister, you're too fast! He's quite quick with his hands, but he still couldn't catch her sleeve!

Gu Yuanen rubbed his forehead and smiled bitterly. The next moment, he also abandoned his horse, leaped up, and chased after Gu Qingyue.

How could he let his little sister face that old monk alone? He had to protect her!

Behind her, Jiang Wan and a large group of guards were left looking at each other in bewilderment.

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Wan also leaped up and disappeared into the darkness.

The guards behind him: ? ? ? Don't leave them behind!

But what about the carriage and luggage that need to be guarded?

Gu Qingyue had no idea that a string of people had followed her after she left.

She had now reached the vicinity of the main hall of the temple.

She didn't know where Master Liaochen lived, but that didn't stop her from easily finding the main hall first, then finding a young monk guarding the hall, and asking him where Master Liaochen lived.

Excellent, target location locked.

That old monk probably hasn't rested yet!

Leave him alone!

Beat them up first and then talk!

Whether you sneak up or not, the result is the same with the old monk.

So, Gu Qingyue raised her hand and put on a half-face mask. Although she didn't change into men's clothing, it didn't stop her from feeling that this image would make her more mysterious.

Gu Qingyue released her spiritual power and saw the old monk sitting cross-legged on the couch with his eyes closed, holding a string of lustrous Buddhist beads in his hand.

The opportunity is perfect!

'Bang!' Gu Qingyue just barged in through the window.

'Bang!' 'Bang!' 'Thump! Thump!' 'Crash!' Immediately, the sounds of fierce fighting came from Master Liaochen's room.

Except for the tatami mat, almost all the furniture was damaged.

A moment later, Master Liaochen's voice drifted out from the room, "Young benefactor!" and reached Gu Yuanen's ears as he flew over.

He strode forward and pushed open the door.

My little sister's light-foot skills have improved again!

He just wandered around outside looking for a place, and little sister... is already done?!

As soon as he entered, Gu Yuanen saw Gu Qingyue hunched over, supporting herself on her legs with her hands, panting heavily, clearly exhausted.

"Yue'er!!" Gu Yuanen ran over, put his hands on Gu Qingyue's shoulders, and looked her over. Fortunately, she wasn't injured.

Gu Qingyue rolled her eyes at Gu Yuanen's actions. Couldn't he see the mask on his face?

How can this maintain her mystique? Is this the time to call her name?