Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 418 is about the Nanzhao people wanting to take Qin's life?

Back at the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, Gu Qingyue went to Qin Shi's room again.

On the way back, Gu Qingyue rode in the carriage with Qin Shi, and Gu Qingyue naturally mentioned that she was going to Lizhou.

Qin did not stop it, but she was very sad and fearful.

Gu Qingyue understood her feelings; Qin was afraid that she might encounter some danger again, just like she had more than ten years ago.

Sitting down in front of Qin Shi, Gu Qingyue took out a small box and placed it on the table.

"What is this?" Qin asked, examining the box with curiosity.

"These are some medicines for self-defense," Gu Qingyue said to herself, taking out several bottles and jars from inside.

This was made for the Qin family when she was making medicine before. She also prepared some for the old Duke and several of her brothers and sisters-in-law, and they have all been sent out.

Only the Qin family has not yet.

"Yue'er, Mother doesn't want these things. I just want you to go safely and come back safely," Qin Shi said, holding Gu Qingyue's hand tightly. If you listened carefully, you could hear a slight tremor in her voice.

Gu Qingyue sighed. Looking into Qin Shi's gentle and loving eyes, she knew that Qin Shi was just too worried about her.

To be honest, deep down she was still a little reluctant to part with her wonderful mother.

But she has her own things to do, so we still have to be apart for a while. She will come back as soon as possible.

"I promised Mother that I would come back safely. When I come of age in August, I will need Mother to comb my hair and put on my hairpins," Gu Qingyue comforted her.

Upon hearing this, Madam Qin became happy, remembering that her daughter would be of marriageable age in a few months and she would naturally see her then. A smile appeared on her face.

Gu Qingyue was relieved to see Qin Shi's smiling face.

Actually, she had a secret motive: she wondered if she could find out any news about her father, Gu Changling, during her trip to Nanzhao.

If they could find any clues about him, Qin would be even happier.

An afternoon passed by amidst Qin's earnest admonitions.

She gave instructions on everything, big or small, that Qin could think of.

A mother worries when her son travels a thousand miles; this saying is true in both ancient and modern times.

Having convinced Qin Shi, Gu Qingyue began packing her belongings.

That evening, Gu Qingyue thought about it and decided to prepare a small gift for each of the girls, including Cui Jiaojiao, and have the housekeeper deliver it to them.

She didn't bother to say goodbye in person.

In addition, she eventually sent a letter to Zhang Qingxuan containing the address of the Gu residence in Lizhou.

They also left a message.

If Zhang Xubai remembers someone named Rong Qingqing, give him this address; if he doesn't remember the name, then don't bother.

Three days later, Gu Qingyue and Gu Yuanen bid farewell to the old Duke, Madam Qin, their two older brothers, their sister-in-law Madam Wei, and the chubby-cheeked Tang Ge'er.

Gu Qingyue took Jiang Wan, Cui Shuming, and Zhu Qing, who was traveling far from home for the first time, with her.

Gu Qingyue and Zhu Qing rode in a carriage, while Gu Yuanen and several guards, Jiang Wan and Cui Shuming rode horses. The group leisurely left the capital through the west gate.

Of course, apart from a few who stayed behind to continue guarding the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, the rest of the young men from Moon Shadow Pavilion hid in the shadows and followed Gu Qingyue and her entourage away.

Before they had gone ten miles, Jiang Luo appeared beside the carriage.

"Master, news has come back from Qianshan Town."

Gu Qingyue raised her hand and lifted the curtain. "How is it?"

“That family disappeared the day after Prince An’s incident, but we captured an old servant.”

Jiang Luo moved closer to the carriage and lowered his voice, "The old servant said that Prince An comes to see his young lady every month. His young lady is not the master's biological daughter. She suddenly appeared five or six years ago. He said that when the woman first came, she had a Nanzhao accent and was very beautiful."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyue narrowed her eyes.

Five or six years ago? A woman from Nanzhao? Prince An? Lady Qin?!

Gu Qingyue's thoughts began to race. It was obvious that Prince An was colluding with certain forces in Nanzhao. Moreover, the time when the woman appeared coincided with the time when Prince An began to plot against the Qin family. Was there any connection between these events?

Is it that some people in Nanzhao want the Qin family dead?

Why? It doesn't make sense!

The Qin family had never been to Nanzhao, so who could they have offended?

It has to be said that Gu Qingyue's unparalleled imagination is bolder and faster than that of ordinary people.

She strangely connected the Prince of An, the Nanzhao woman, and the Qin family as having been framed.

Although it seems unbelievable, who's to say it's not possible?

Before setting off, Gu Qingyue sent someone to Qianshan Town to inquire, thinking that since she would be passing through that town anyway, she wanted to see for herself what the little lover of Prince An that Lin Zizhan had mentioned was like. However, the person had left and the place was deserted. Oh well.

Prince An has disappeared without a trace. She sent Yu Mo with the people from Moon Shadow Pavilion to track him down, but there's still no news.

I'm afraid he's hiding very well, and I wonder if the Divine Dragon Guard has any clues.

Thinking of this, she whispered a few more words of advice in Jiang Luo's ear.

Jiang Luo immediately disappeared again.

Along the way, she enjoyed the scenery. In the end, Gu Qingyue couldn't hold back any longer. The carriage was too stuffy, and she should fully appreciate the beautiful spring scenery. So, Gu Qingyue rode a horse again.

They chatted and laughed all the way towards Qianshan Town.

They didn't notice the eyes that were following them from afar all the way.

Three days later, in Qianshan Town.

Gu Qingyue and her group stayed at the best inn in Qianshan Town: Yuanlai Inn.

As night fell, all was quiet, except for the distant barking of a few dogs.

Gu Qingyue turned over and slowly opened her eyes.

There were people outside the door, on the roof, and outside the window.

She gently sat up, watching the faint smoke drift in through the crack in the door. With a flick of her wrist, she took out a pill and put it in her mouth.

He quickly checked on Zhu Qing, who was sleeping on the couch in the outer room, and found that she had fainted.

She raised her hand and pressed Zhu Qing's sleeping acupoint, then put her into her spatial storage.

Gu Qingyue herself immediately slipped inside, quickly changed into a set of men's clothing, put on a silver mask, and then slipped out again in just a moment.

I instantly released my mental energy. Wow, quite a few people have come!

Is this robbery or murder?

Gu Qingyue glanced at the situation in the next few rooms and frowned.

In the distance, the guards' rooms were filled with sleeping gas, and they were all fast asleep.

Although Cui Shuming and Jiang Wan got up, they looked like they had been drugged and were unsteady on their feet.

Seeing them stumble and fall to the ground after only two steps, Gu Qingyue breathed a sigh of relief. It was for the best; rushing out like that would only lead to their deaths.

In the room next door, Gu Yuanen stood behind the door, holding a long sword, his eyes clear, ready to strike.

Fortunately, he must have woken up relatively early and taken the antidote in time, so he seems to be relatively conscious.

The guard on night duty outside the door had already fallen to the ground, a thin silver needle stuck in his forehead, his eyes wide open in death.

Gu Qingyue closed her eyes.

It seems this group had planned this all along, and they had already shot and killed the guards.

Fifteen minutes later, a few more men in black appeared outside.

And judging from the looks of it, they're all heading towards her room.