Chapter 381: Gu Qingwan's worry!

Lu Yuan feigned delight, silently nodding as he said, "Such a beautiful dance—surely only Qin Gu Niang could perform it, right?"

Qin Gu Niang lowered her head.

She rubbed her handkerchief, shaking her head with a bashful expression.

"No, that's not it!"

"This was personally given to me by Mom."

King Qi heard this and raised his eyebrows slightly.

"You mean Mom can also dance and play the zither?"

"I've long heard that the Mom in charge here used to be a top performer."

"Now it seems that's indeed the case."

Qin Gu Niang nodded.

Her voice was soft and melodious, like a pleasant chirping that echoed by her ear, utterly delightful.

"Mom is indeed quite a talent."

"Since I met Mom, I've never seen anything she couldn't do."

"Oh?" King Qi raised his brow: "But I've heard that Mom and Qin Gu Niang have an extraordinary relationship; hearing this now, it truly is so."

"I wonder what the true relationship between Mom and Qin Gu Niang is?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Gu Niang's originally lovely brows furrowed.

She tilted her head, staring unblinkingly at the two of them.

Then, as she gently reached out and brushed her cheek,

she suddenly laughed out loud.

"Mom and I are already family; as for the exact relationship, you two might as well ask Mom yourself, how about that?"

King Qi, upon hearing that, let out an "oh."

Then he gave Qin Gu Niang a strange glance.

"Indeed so; it seems I need to go ask Mom."

"I wonder... Mr. Lu Yuan, aren't you curious?"

Lu Yuan??? Please don't disturb him while he's being silly!

Good grief, don't try to drag him into everything!

He's scared! Really scared!

Scared, he keeps saying "no, no."

So! Don't look for him! He just wants to slack off.

Thinking this, he rubbed his temples and said, "Sorry, I'm not interested in this gossip."

"Moreover, this is Qin Gu Niang and Mom's affair; we're not suited to comment here."

"Is that so?" King Qi looked at Lu Yuan, seeing his stern expression, helplessly shrugged.

"Quite right, Mr. Lu Yuan spoke well; as a guest, I indeed asked rather abruptly."

"I never expected someone who doesn't like Qin Gu Niang to speak up for her."

Lu Yuan???

Suddenly his hand felt a little itchy, wanting to hit someone? What to do? Waiting online, quite urgent!

Lu Yuan, feeling his body drained.

Lu Yuan rubbed his aching temples.

Helplessly shaking his head, he said, "Sorry, Qin Gu Niang and I are completely innocent."

"We're just friends; furthermore, I've never asked my friends about such things."

"If you were to ask, how offensive that would be."

Lu Yuan directly swung his racket.

His words were also straightforward.

King Qi, hearing this, slightly furrowed his brow.

His formerly smiling expression now seemed frozen on his face.

He stared at Lu Yuan.

Then his expression went from stiff to blank.

Just as Lu Yuan was about to use his cultivation to strengthen himself,

Qin Gu Niang suddenly spoke, interrupting their mutual gaze: "Both of you, please wait a moment!"

"Please don't be angry." Qin Gu Niang stepped forward, quickly gesturing for the maid beside her to come up.

The maids stepped forward; though they couldn't pull the two apart, they were forcibly kept at a distance.

Seeing this, Lu Yuan felt speechless inside.

Good grief, how did I get forcibly separated by a bunch of maids?

Moreover, these two maids keep getting closer and closer!

Oh no! I feel like they're about to touch me!

Lu Yuan hastily stepped back, directly putting a safe distance between them.

Lu Yuan!!!

Good grief, I almost lost my innocence!

"If I lose my innocence, wouldn't my wife and children beat me to death outright?"

No way! He can't be beaten to death; he wants to live a good life with his dear wife and children.

Thus, as Lu Yuan's thoughts raced, he stepped back three large steps again.

Qin Gu Niang???

You're actually retreating?

Good fellow, somewhat speechless?

What should we do! Waiting online, really urgent!

In the distance, Su Liyan and Gu Qingwan had been waiting for a long time.

They all furrowed their brows.

Yes, Lu Yuan hasn't returned for a long time.

Information about him on the battlefield stopped after Lu Yuan entered the camp.

All information ended there.

Even if the later subdued Lu Yi or Qin Yu, they could not explain the source of this power.

Moreover, the recent battle situation was special.

Wang Qingyang and the others also completely disappeared from public view for fear of exposure, waiting until someone discovered them.

They only had two captains left.

All the troops, all dead!

"Still no news?"

Gu Qingwan rubbed her aching temples as she inquired.

She now does nothing but worry.

She fears Lu Yuan will never return.

Even more, she fears Lu Yuan dying right under her nose!

He is her only one.

And he is the most important person in her life!

Now, this important person has silently left.

Not even knowing if he is dead.

Thus, it is indeed not good news.

"Not yet."

The reporting general, his body trembling uncontrollably at this moment.

He had never seen the prince so angry before.

Even when the true battle situation was stalemated, she never felt nervous or afraid, even angry.

She was more often solemn and calm.

Now it seems she is not calm.

Just irritability and worry.

Lu Yuan lightly furrowed his brow.

His voice carried helplessness.

"If there's none, go check!"

"You must find out his whereabouts for me!"

The person, upon hearing, furrowed his brow: "But, Your Highness, Mr. Lu Yuan's whereabouts have always been a secret; how could they be exposed?"

As soon as his words fell, Gu Qingwan narrowed her eyes, looking at the general before her with a hostile expression.

"Are you questioning someone in my presence?"

"I dare not; I am merely an ordinary soldier, just speaking the truth."

After saying that, the person bowed slightly toward Gu Qingwan, then solemnly spoke of his own matter.

Yes, he wanted to make clear his thoughts.

Especially, his thoughts on this matter.

He believed that Mr. Lu Yuan's whereabouts were very secret.

Moreover, Lu Yi and Qin Yu are considered powerful individuals.

If they were to inform, there would be no need to stay there.

Unless they were bound by a contract—indeed, they were bound—then it could be said they would not betray.

Who else could there be?

Could there be another person beside them?

But Lu Yi and Qin Yu both said there wasn't.

The former is pretending, the latter is genuine.

But as an ordinary soldier, one cannot obtain such useful information.

Only Gu Qingwan and Su Liyan know.

Of course, the two pretend not to know.

"Oh? You mean there's a traitor among us?"

The person nodded: "I suggest, Your Highness, that you go find someone to investigate; even if there is none, it can give you peace of mind."

Gu Qingwan, upon hearing, nodded with a blank expression.

Yes, she truly had a blank expression.

For such matters, she is certainly pretending! (End of chapter)