Chapter 710: After the Celebration, Let's Discuss the Main Affairs

Gu Jiu Ling also heard that person's report— isn't the Second Prince of Bei Di Tuo Ba Yu?

How could Tuo Ba Yu be mixed up with Bai Xiao Sheng?

As for Bai Xiao Sheng's secret residence in this place, only those with close ties would know it.

Bai Xiao Sheng's face twitched slightly, then he instinctively looked at Gu Jiu Ling before him.

He then gave a light smile: "Sorry, an honored guest has arrived; I must go greet them."

"However, the Second Prince of Bei Di and the Empress have a deep relationship; his visit now likely concerns the Empress."

Gu Jiu Ling's heart had already sunk to the bottom; she had never been able to figure out one question from the start.

Her child was born on East Sea Island, with someone guarding there— yet she never expected someone could swap her child with a puppet there.

Gu Jiu Ling thought there must be an insider, but she never imagined it was Tuo Ba Yu.

Up to now, her feelings toward Tuo Ba Yu remain inexplicably complex.

If it hadn't been for Tuo Ba Yu protecting her all the way to the island in the East Sea Area, she would likely have met misfortune on the road.

Later Tuo Ba Yu also lived on the island for a while, and afterwards he confessed his feelings to her.

Gu Jiu Ling truly never expected Tuo Ba Yu to harbor another kind of feeling toward her.

Leaving aside that she is already married, even if she were single she would not choose Tuo Ba Yu.

At this moment Tuo Ba Yu came to Bai Xiao Sheng's place, and Gu Jiu Ling's heart gave a sudden jolt.

Only Tuo Ba Yu could land on that island and see through its mechanisms.

Gu Jiu Ling's gaze turned gloomy; although she had not accepted Tuo Ba Yu's confession, after several life‑and‑death trials together she still felt some obligation toward him.

But that bastard actually used her child as a raft, and in an instant a flicker of killing intent rose in Gu Jiu Ling's heart.

Gu Jiu Ling didn't have time to think about those things; she sat down beside Yun Duo once more.

Yun Duo also thought of something, looking at her master: "Master, could it be that Tuo Ba Yu took the young prince?"

Gu Jiu Ling ground her back teeth and coldly laughed: "Whoever moves my child will be my mortal enemy; this bastard is probably tired of living."

At that moment Bai Xiao Sheng left Yun Duo's courtyard and headed toward the front reception hall.

Just as he entered the reception hall, he saw Tuo Ba Yu dressed in a silver brocade robe, seated properly in the guest seat.

He lifted his cup and sipped tea, his demeanor extremely leisurely.

Bai Xiao Sheng instinctively glanced behind Tuo Ba Yu; only Tuo Ba Yu's usual attendants were present, with no sign of the two children.

His face darkened a little, and he strode into the reception hall.

Tuo Ba Yu rose slowly and returned Bai Xiao Sheng's salute.

These two identities are interesting: one is the unfavored Second Prince of Bei Di, the other is a prince who has fallen into the common folk.

Both possess noble blood and have endured a tumultuous half‑life, yet now they have sunk to the point of scheming by kidnapping others' wives and children.

"Please take a seat, Prince!"

The Bei Di emperor had just died, and all his sons were enfeoffed as princes— Tuo Ba Yu was no exception.

Bai Xiao Sheng had Tuo Ba Yu take a seat to the side, then sat down himself.

He raised his hand in a gesture; the people nearby withdrew and closed the door from outside.

Tuo Ba Yu also had his attendants withdraw first; he is the leader of the Red Scorpion Organization, his martial arts profound and unfathomable.

Even if Xiao Yin came, they could fight to a draw; he hardly fears what Bai Xiao Sheng might do to him.

If Bai Xiao Sheng wanted to deal with him, within arm's reach he could twist Bai Xiao Sheng's head off.

At this point only he and Tuo Ba Yu remained in the reception hall; the pleasantries on Bai Xiao Sheng's face faded, and he coldly stared at Tuo Ba Yu seated opposite: "Where is the child?"

Tuo Ba Yu gently set down his teacup and lifted his gaze to Bai Xiao Sheng.

"And Gu Jiu Ling?"

He retorted: "It's not yet time to bring the child here; has Gu Jiu Ling come? How is your side progressing?"

Bai Xiao Sheng did not expect Tuo Ba Yu to be so crafty— coming to see him without bringing Gu Jiu Ling's two children.

Just him alone showing up, yet he still wants to probe Gu Jiu Ling's whereabouts— truly deceitful.

"Your Highness, we had an agreement back then."

"According to our earlier pact, you hand over the child, I will train Gu Jiu Ling, each handles his own affairs, and thereafter we part ways."

"Now you don't bring the child— what do you intend to do at my estate?"

Tuo Ba Yu laughed: "Do you think I'm foolish? This is your territory."

"If I bring the child here, what if you don't hand over Gu Jiu Ling to me?"

"Besides, I've come to your turf; if you pull any tricks, how could I cope? I'd lose my wife and troops, and even my own life."

"You would become the biggest winner, holding many trump cards."

The two no longer pretended; they both showed distrust, and the atmosphere turned cold and stiff.

In the end Bai Xiao Sheng laughed: "Fine, then you pick a new spot in Mo Bei, I'll take Gu Jiu Ling there, and you also take the child."

Tuo Ba Yu nodded, then suddenly changed the subject, looking at Bai Xiao Sheng before him: "Is your manor holding some celebration?"

"Just now, when I entered the courtyard, I saw some servants carrying lots of red cloth, hurrying toward the rear yard."

Bai Xiao Sheng blinked slightly, not expecting this fellow to be so meticulous.

Since Tuo Ba Yu asked, he must know that Bai Xiao Sheng's manor is preparing a celebration— this cannot be hidden.

Bai Xiao Sheng gave a light smile: "Your arrival is quite timely, Prince; my manor is preparing a wedding and will invite many guests for the wedding feast— you might as well stay and join."

Today Tuo Ba Yu came precisely to conceal the fact that he had abandoned his two children.

If Bai Xiao Sheng knew he had abandoned the children, he would certainly not release Gu Jiu Ling; he knows that if Gu Qiu Lin fell into Bai Xiao Sheng's hands, it would likely be disastrous, and though he originally worried about Gu Qiu Lin and could not bear to part with this woman, he never expected to end up harming her— that would be pointless.

He has come here in disguise to probe Bai Xiao Sheng's intentions; he never expected Bai Xiao Sheng to want to marry, and he was momentarily stunned, then thought of someone and laughed: "That's enough for me; this prince congratulates you. Congratulations, Your Highness, on getting your wish and embracing the beauty."

"Besides, since Your Highness is going to marry, let's postpone the person‑swap plan until after the wedding, then we'll figure it out again."

。"After all, with many people it's also mixed; we'd better be a bit more steady."

I repeating what you said is just stalling for time; now the child is lost, if Bai Xiaosheng presses him to hand over the child, he would indeed not be able to find it for a while; he has already had people searching in the nearby prefecture city and all the tribes, running back and forth, for those two little rascals.

For now, being able to delay this by a day is a day; Bai Xiaosheng secretly harbors some doubts in his heart. Tuo Ba Yu's feelings toward Gu Jiu Ling—anyone can plainly see it. The pain of longing, the pain of longing is hardest to bear. He can only... He clearly knows, how can he endure? Not seeing Gu Qiu Lin, he instead wants to wait for him to pass, then come after settling his heart's affairs. However, he didn't think much of laughing at him either.: "Then the academy still has some empty rooms; Your Highness, if you don't mind, just move into the guest quarters; after the happy event is settled, we can then discuss the main matter, how about that?"