Blossom In Adversity - Vol. 2

C246. Persistent Intent.

Chapter 246: Persistent Intent

"No, he has the opportunity." Gu Yanxi lowered his head to look at the incomplete wolf carcass, missing its head, "General Lu should know that the Chaoli tribe wouldn't leave such a person in our hands."

"This subordinate understands, I'll go back to prepare now."

"I've already sent someone back to the capital to call for reinforcements, but the earliest they can arrive is two days. Yuan Shifang can't stay in the city. I'll send someone to escort him to the military camp, and I'll have to trouble General Lu to keep an eye on him."

Lu Peiyu had long heard of the formidable reputation of the Seven Stars Bureau, but this was the first time he had dealt with them. Without a guilty conscience, he had no reservations and asked whatever came to mind, "Should we keep Yuan Shifang's whereabouts a secret?"

Gu Yanxi looked at Lu Peiyu through his mask. The Lu family used military strategy books for their children's education, so he wasn't worried that Lu Peiyu was incompetent. What he was worried about was the Yuzhou army, which had not seen battle for many years, and he didn't know how much fighting spirit they still had.

"Outsiders will only know that Yuan Shifang is still the governor of Yuzhou, but he is simply on sick leave for two days due to poor health."

"Yes, this subordinate knows what to do."

"Don't let anyone contact him."

"Yes."

Watching Lu Peiyu leave, Gu Yanxi called out, "Someone come."

"Your subordinate is here."

"Tell the three guards on duty, I want useful news before dawn."

"Yes."

Finally, the room was quiet. Gu Yanxi reviewed the events in his mind, and then turned his attention to Hao Yue.

A person without even a surname, even if she was truly a celestial being, he couldn't trust her in the slightest. Without seeing her, just by listening to her tone, he could hear her boundless ambition.

The most unambitious person he had ever met was Ah Zhi. Even now, he had not been able to fathom her depths. It was as if she knew everything, and nothing in this world could be difficult for her, yet such a person could live peacefully in a courtyard for many years without any desire for fame or fortune. This was true lack of ambition, and the person who talked about transcendence and worldly affairs would have great plans.

Is it about a marriage alliance?

Does it refer to the next monarch, or perhaps... him?

Since she dared to use this matter to seek refuge, she must be confident. Regardless, Jingzhou and Xiangyang need to be prepared for any eventuality.

Thinking of Jingzhou, Gu Yanxi's gaze softened. He wondered where Ah Zhi had gone and if she was preparing to return. Fortunately, she was decisive and didn't wait for him to go south together. With the involvement of the Chao Li tribe, he probably couldn't go anywhere in the short term.

Thinking of Ah Zhi going south and then north, Gu Yanxi lowered his eyes. No matter what, he would definitely follow her north.

For Ah Zhi, there were only two places in the world that could concern her: the capital and Yingshan Pass. He didn't dare to think about how much he weighed in Ah Zhi's heart, but he was certain that no matter how important he was, it couldn't compare to the importance of her family. Going south and north were simply incomparable.

He could not accompany Ah Zhi to Jingzhou due to official business, but if he went north, unless the Chao Li tribe had already crossed the border and invaded, he would follow.