The Moon is Full in the Traveling House

Chapter 108 Jiangzhou Confluence

At Jiangzhou Jiangcheng Inn, Su Lun and Gu Bei finally reunited after five days of traveling.

Gu Bei looked at the little boy behind Su Lun curiously. Seeing that he was cute and smart, he couldn't help but joked, "Hey, Brother Su, I haven't seen you for a few days. How come you have such a big nephew? Little boy, what's your name?"

Guoguo's face turned red because of Gu Bei's teasing and she lowered her head shyly.

Su Lun said with a smile: "Brother Gu, please stop teasing me. This is Guo Guo. I met her by chance on the road. She had nowhere else to go, so she followed me."

After saying that, he looked at Guoguo again and said softly, "Guoguo, this is Brother Gu Bei."

"Hello, Brother Gu Bei." Guo Guo bowed politely and called out in a crisp voice.

Gu Bei nodded with a smile, touched Guo Guo's head, and praised: "What a good child, you go out and play first, I have something to talk to your brother Su."

"Then Guoguo will go out first." Guoguo responded obediently. After saluting Gu Bei again, she turned and walked towards the door.

When he reached the door, he did not forget to look back at Su Lun. Seeing Su Lun nod, he opened the door with confidence and then closed it gently.

Looking at Guoguo's back as she left, Gu Bei couldn't help but sigh, "This child is really sensible and likable. But isn't it inappropriate for us to take care of a child now?"

Su Lun nodded, with a hint of tenderness in his eyes: "Yes, Guoguo is indeed very likable. In fact, there is another reason why I brought him with me. He looks very similar to an old friend of mine. Moreover, he was the one who taught me to speak Chu language..." Then, Su Lun told Gu Bei the story of Uncle Lin in detail. Even Gu Bei couldn't help but sigh that there were such coincidences in this world.

"Brother Su, despite your good intentions, letting Guoguo follow us now is probably not the best idea. It would be better to find a good family and foster Guoguo here, and then come back to pick him up after we complete the mission. This may be safer for him." Gu Bei suggested.

Su Lun nodded slightly to show his agreement: "To be honest, I have had this idea before. But I just arrived and am not familiar with this place. It is difficult for me to find a suitable family for a while..."

Gu Bei frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "It is indeed a bit tricky. However, Master Chen Xuan should be able to arrive in a few days. He has many friends and will surely be able to come up with a solution. For now, we can take Guo Guo with us. There shouldn't be much danger for the time being."

After settling the issue of Guoguo's placement, the two began to discuss the next action plan...

"Our plan went smoothly this time. Master Chenxuan is indeed worthy of his reputation! I didn't expect that he has so many friends in Chu State, and he can successfully pass the message to the designated person. All this is really amazing! However, we still can't take it lightly. In order to prevent someone from deliberately sabotaging the peace talks, we must be fully prepared." Gu Bei said.

Unlike Su Lun, Gu Bei's mission was not to go to the disaster-stricken areas to collect intelligence, but to follow the return route they had planned in advance. He needed to understand the road conditions, environment and other information in advance, and arrange manpower to ensure that Master Chen Xuan could return to the capital safely. At this moment, he couldn't help but admire Master Chen Xuan. Master Chen Xuan really lived up to his reputation as the best master in the world. It was amazing that he could find so many people to help him in Chu.

Su Lun nodded in agreement: "That's right, as long as the State of Chu does not openly tear its face apart, I believe that Master Chen Xuan will be able to return to the capital safely. After all, his ability and wisdom are unquestionable."

Thinking of this, Gu Bei was filled with emotion. He deeply admired Master Chen Xuan's strength and influence, but at the same time, he also realized that he still had many shortcomings. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a little depressed. He was originally full of confidence and felt that he was very good, but whether it was Master Chen Xuan or Su Lun in front of him, or his brothers, they were simply monsters. Gu Bei shook his head and secretly made up his mind to work harder.

Su Lun continued, "I'm doing pretty well here too. The news has been passed on to Master Chen Xuan. The people who should be notified have also been notified. We just need to continue heading north as planned. If anything unexpected happens, we'll just act accordingly." After he finished speaking, he looked at Gu Bei, who seemed to be in a daze. He couldn't help but frown and asked in confusion, "Brother Gu, what are you thinking about? Why are you so absorbed in it?"

Gu Bei came back to his senses and replied with a wry smile, "Nothing, I just saw how you talked so eloquently and I felt that you looked a lot like my younger brother. He is also mature beyond his years and passed the imperial examination at a young age. This time my second brother and my younger brother are taking the palace examination together, I wonder who will excel."

Hearing Gu Bei mention his brother, Su Lun couldn't help but think of Su Zheng. He had been away from home for so long, and he didn't know how his brother's leg injury was recovering. Su Lun's eyes dimmed, and he asked in a low voice: "Brother Gu, are you missing home?"

Gu Bei was stunned when he heard this, and a trace of homesickness appeared on his face: "To be honest, I do miss home a little. I haven't been home for more than half a year. My grandfather is not in good health. He returned to his hometown in Jiangnan to recuperate after resigning from his official position two years ago. My father and second uncle are both working in the capital, and my eldest brother is far away in Qingzhou. Only my younger sister is at home to accompany my grandfather and show filial piety. Our family has not been reunited for a long time..."

Su Lun looked at Gu Bei and comforted him softly, "Brother Gu, don't be too sad. After this mission is completed, won't you have a day off? Then you can go home and visit your family."

Gu Bei looked at Su Lun gratefully and said, "I hope everything goes well. Well, I'll go back first. We will act according to the plan tomorrow and meet in Chujing in five days. Everyone must be careful and pay attention to safety." After that, he stood up and said goodbye to Su Lun.

Su Lun also stood up and said goodbye to Gu Bei: "Brother Gu, have a safe journey!"

Gu Bei nodded, turned and left the room.

Seeing Gu Bei leave, Guo Guo walked in again and asked curiously: "Brother Su, isn't Brother Gu Bei coming with us?"

Su Lun smiled and explained, "Brother Gu Bei has other things to deal with. But don't worry, we will see each other again soon."

"Brother Su, do we still need to continue heading north? I heard that there's a severe drought in the north and all the crops are dead, so everyone is running south." Guoguo asked with a puzzled look on his face.

Su Lun pursed his lips and said, "Guoguo, actually I am from Dashun. I came to Chu to do business this time. I will return to Dashun after the negotiation. Will you stay in Chu or go with us?" Su Lun asked tentatively.

"Wherever my brother goes, I will go." Guoguo said hastily. The child did not understand the difference between Dashun and Chu. Since his grandmother passed away, Guoguo had never felt the kindness of others. Now he just instinctively wanted to follow this big brother who was full of kindness to him.

"Well, the journey might be a little tiring, Guoguo, go and have a rest quickly. We will set off early tomorrow morning." Su Lun said, touching Guoguo's head.

Guoguo hesitated for a while, then mustered up the courage to say to Su Lun, "Brother Su, can I sleep with you? I can sleep on the floor. I'm afraid of the dark..." Her voice trembled a little when she said the last part.

Su Lun looked at the little boy in front of him. His eyes revealed a kind of innocence and helplessness, as if he was a little lamb lost in the darkness, longing for warmth and safety. He nodded involuntarily. "Then you can sleep with me. I'll ask the waiter to bring another quilt."