Chapter 474

"I feel that as long as I stay by Old Qi's side, waiting by the stump for a rabbit, I'll soon catch Fanghua." Gu Rongjin said confidently.

"You're not taking the initiative to attack?" Mu Yuanzhi asked.

"There's no clue at all about where Fanghua is, so how can we take the initiative? Besides, Old Qi isn't weak in martial arts; if something really happens, he can block it himself." Gu Rongjin wasn't worried at all.

Mu Yuanzhi: "So you're planning to stay with General Qi all the time lately?"

"Is that necessary? Being with him every day would make me too pitiful."

"Didn't you say you were going to stay by General Qi's side, waiting by the stump for a rabbit?"

"I didn't say it had to be me; it could be Yunjing Lou." Gu Rongjin suddenly remembered his cheap errand boy.

"Will he agree?" Mu Yuanzhi doubted.

"Leave it to me."

The next day, Gu Rongjin went to the escort bureau to find Yunjing Lou, but Yunjing Lou wasn't there, saying he was training the naval forces on the tower ship, so Gu Rongjin ran to the training ground and explained his purpose.

Yunjing Lou: "……"

He crossed his arms and stared sternly at Gu Rongjin.

Gu Rongjin smiled: "What's up, little Lou?"

"When there's work, it's 'little Lou'; when there's none, it's 'Lord Yun'—you really know how to boss people around." Yunjing Lou was speechless.

How did he become Gu Rongjin's errand subordinate? Where exactly did things go wrong?

"We're all court officials, sharing the emperor's worries and seeking blessings for the people—what's there to distinguish between you and me? Madam, you're being overly formal!" Gu Rongjin said, "Besides, isn't now the time for you to get on good terms with General Qi? He's a favorite before the throne, the crown prince's tutor, and a ever-victorious general beloved by the people—getting close to him is no loss."

"And then?" Yunjing Lou gave a look that said, "What else could you possibly make up?"

"Then? Don't you want to know the truth right away? Aren't you curious what's behind these strange events?" Gu Rongjin threw out another bait.

"Haven't you already figured things out? It's just the younger sister seeking her older brother to avenge him." Yunjing Lou wasn't falling for it.

"This is just speculation; who knows what the truth really is? Maybe there's an even more terrifying, bizarre, unfathomable secret behind it! Perhaps triggering the Yin Embroidery really summons ghosts."

Gu Rongjin said with a mysterious smile.

"I was actually interested, but you coming and telling me to do it makes me feel annoyed."

Gu Rongjin: "Then consider this me begging you."

"Fine, you should have said so earlier." Yunjing Lou finally nodded in satisfaction.

Gu Rongjin thought, "Not getting you yet, little brat!"

"Take this signal flare; if anything happens, pull it and I'll come right away."

He said while handing over the signal flare that had been specially used for sending signals during Frost's Descent.

"You have to stick close to Old Qi around the clock; I'll get you leave from the emperor's side, and you tell Old Qi you're acting on the emperor's oral order—I'll take responsibility for any matters."

"Fine, since all the responsibility is on you, Young Master Jin, everything will be easy." Yunjing Lou put away the signal flare, satisfied.

"Wait, don't shift the meaning—my point is only about the superior's responsibility, not joint liability. If you do something out of line, you'll have to cover it yourself!" Gu Rongjin added.

I got the feeling that Yunjing Lou's earlier words were ambiguous.

This person is also a handful.

"Since I have a mission, goodbye, Young Master!" Yunjing Lou went off happily to carry out the task.

Gu Rongjin: "Nothing should go wrong, right?"

What could happen? With Old Qi nearby, could Yunjing Lou possibly overturn heaven?

He shrugged and went into the palace to see the emperor.

The following days were calm.

The matter at the charity estate had also passed some time; the tense atmosphere in Jingcheng seemed like an illusion, and the incident involving the Vice Minister of the Imperial Court of Justice hadn't spread yet—everything seemed to be gradually returning to normal.

That day, Mu Yuanzhi had just come back from taking the two kids out shopping, bought a bunch of tasty things, and at dinnertime, Gu Rongjin personally cooked a table full of fragrant dishes.

"Father, your cooking has improved again!" Gu Yuantian ate a braised lion's head meatball and praised.

"Really?" Gu Rongjin was delighted, also picking one for himself; it was so delicious his eyebrows danced with joy, "Indeed, no wonder it's me!"

"I want to try some too!" Mu Yumo had originally found the braised lion's head a bit greasy, but hearing everyone say it was delicious, he couldn't resist grabbing some; his little mouth stuffed with meatballs, each chew bursting with fragrance.

It's really delicious!

"It's so delicious! Let me try that braised fragrant pork!" Mu Yumo, still chewing what was in his mouth, already eyed the plate.

Seeing them all praise without end, Mu Yuanzhi also went for the dishes, full of anticipation.

Naturally, Gu Rongjin cared most about Mu Yuanzhi's opinion, his eyes shining as he looked at her, waiting for his wife's praise.

But Mu Yuanzhi, as if on purpose, stuffed a meatball into her mouth and chewed for a long time without saying a word, not even moving her eyebrows.

This really made Gu Rongjin anxious.

Not only was Gu Rongjin anxious, but Mu Yumo and Gu Yuantian were anxious too.

After all, one can't have one's favorite things questioned in taste!

They thought it was delicious, so everyone should think it's delicious!

Especially the mother—her taste must be the best!

"How about it, little Yuanzhi, is it delicious?" Gu Rongjin swallowed hard.

Surely little Yuanzhi doesn't find it bad, right?

Gu Rongjin was very nervous.

Facing three tense, expectant faces and three pairs of shining eyes, Mu Yuanzhi finally broke into laughter, giving a thumbs-up: "Super delicious!"

"As long as it's delicious, that's fine!" He was scared to death!

Gu Rongjin relaxed, simultaneously jumping up with excitement.

The two little rascals continued to eat happily, the table full of joy.

Just then, a sudden bang sounded from outside!

It's the sound of a signal flare.

Gu Rongjin set down his chopsticks and in an instant was outside.

Mu Yuanzhi also set down her bowl and chopsticks, and said to the two children: "You eat first, Mother is going outside to have a look."

Okay!

The little beans all nodded obediently; they had already grown used to Mom and Dad having sudden matters to attend to, and would wait quietly.

Mu Yuanzhi went outside, she also saw the signal flare in the sky, and said to Gu Rongjin: "Is it for you?"

Yeah, it's the Cloud Mirror Tower!

"Be careful!" Mu Yuanzhi knew he was going to leave.

Wait for me at home; if I'm quick, we can still have a late-night snack. Gu Rongjin said to Mu Yuanzhi with a smile.

Mu Yuanzhi also smiled and nodded: "Then I'll prepare the late-night snack and wait for you."

Gu Rongjin made a few quick flashes, and soon disappeared into the night.

Mu Yuanzhi gazed in the direction where the signal flare was fired, silently praying that this time too everything would go smoothly.

If she also had martial arts skills, she could help out instead of just waiting here idly.

On the other side, Gu Rongjin rushed at top speed to the place where the signal flare was fired—the ancestral tomb of the Qi family!

This place can only be said to be reasonable.