Rushed to rescue in times of crisis, under the hall of Chu State

  Wan Xi Chen tightened the fox fur cloak on his body, and his eyes darkly swept over Yun Xue's body. He coughed lightly twice, and his face turned even paler, "Come here."

  Two words fell heavily, and Gu Yunxi felt an even greater chill on her body. She took a few steps forward, heading straight for Wan Kuangzheng, but just as she had taken only two steps, the sword that had been put down was raised again.

  "Hold on." Li's distant gaze was profound as he looked at Wan Qiuchen, "Who is this?"

  Wan Xi's eyes were calm and tranquil, but his words carried an overbearing tone, "Does Commander Li need to control even the maids in my household?"

  Li Yuan's sword tip moved slightly, but he didn't put it down. "Li Yuan doesn't dare to, but the Duke of Guo just ordered that since Princess Jingci was attacked in this courtyard, we must thoroughly investigate. Your Highness clearly came from outside, while this young lady came out from inside. Li Yuan only wants to know what she went in for and why her body has a bloody smell?"

  Gu Yunxi's palms were slightly sweaty, and Wan Qishan's gaze swept over her body, his mouth curled up, and he actually smiled softly. The smile was as warm and gentle as a clear breeze in March, Gu Yunxi raised her eyes slightly, feeling that such a smile shouldn't appear on the face of someone so gloomy and profound.

  A faint smile flashed, and Wan Xi's gaze fell lightly on Gu Yunxi. He said, "General Li's eyes are indeed sharp, but if the arrival of a woman like Huishui makes him so vigilant that every rustling leaf sounds like an alarm, wouldn't it tarnish General Li's reputation for wisdom?"

  “……”

  Li Yuan's sword seemed to tremble for a moment, his eyes hesitated and swept over Gu Yunxi, and the man who was as heroic and hard as him actually blushed slightly at the earlobe.

  "This——"

  Wan Xi Zhen seemed to have not seen the distress of this big man, and his hand slowly rose from within the black cloak, "Come over..."

  This was his second call to her, and Sen Han's voice had a hint of warmth in it. Gu Yunxi took a slow step forward, then walked calmly towards Wan Qi Chen. His large hand with slender fingers lifted up in the cold wind, and Gu Yunxi slightly lowered her head, obediently placing her small hand in his.

  As soon as he took hold of it, the chill was piercing to the bone. Gu Yunxi's already stiff body trembled slightly, and Wan Qiuchen nodded slightly towards Li Yuan before leading Gu Yunxi out. The two figures, one black and one white, stood out distinctly against the backdrop of the moonlit palace lanterns. Li Yuan narrowed his eyes as he watched the retreating figure, his grip on the sword in his hand not relaxing for even a moment.

  Feeling the gaze behind her, Gu Yunxi's hand exerted a slight force. Wan Qi Chen's eyebrows moved slightly, and his words came out with a hint of chilliness, "I told you earlier that the plum blossoms in this water pavilion have already bloomed. If you're not feeling well, why must you run around everywhere?"

  The tone of Gujing's voice contained a hint of shallow pity, the flame in Li's eyes dimmed slightly, and he shook his head slightly. Rumors had circulated that this Chu prince had been bedridden for years, avoiding women, but unexpectedly, he had fallen in love with a maid in his own mansion. He sheathed the cold sword in his hand, smoothed out the wrinkles on his black robe, and walked away in another direction.

  As the footsteps faded into the distance, Gu Yunxi's tense body relaxed slightly, and Wan Qi's traceless hand withdrew back under his cloak, his face expressionless.

  Gu Yunxi's mind was in a mess, she had never thought that Wan Xun would save him. The two of them walked silently one after the other until they left the Water Pavilion's gate. Gu Yunxi still calmly followed behind Wan Xun, and with the cover of her wind hat, people on the road all took her to be Wan Xun's servant girl.

  Wan Xi Chen walked out of the water pavilion and did not return to the Crown Prince's banquet. The distant sound of palace music continued, but his footsteps went straight to the east palace side door. At this moment, in front of the palace gate, apart from the blue guard team of the Crown Prince's mansion, there was another team mixed among them. Because of the Crown Prince's grand wedding, the Imperial City Patrol Camp also joined the patrol of the East Palace. At this moment, the number of soldiers at the side door had increased several times compared to the evening. Gu Yun Xi lowered his eyes and said that the King's means were indeed not small.

  Wan Xi Zheng Liang took out the token from his body, and all the way unimpeded came out of the East Palace. On the palace road, a dark-colored luxurious carriage was quietly parked, looking like it had been waiting for a long time.

  Mu Feng saw Wan Xi Chen and Gu Yun Xue come out together, his eyes flickered slightly, "Master."

  "Return to the mansion."

  Wan Xi Zhen stepped down from the carriage with two characters "矮" on his body, while Gu Yun Xue was standing in front of the carriage, somewhat hesitant.

  "Get on the bus."

  The two words "Dan Dan" fell to the ground, Gu Yun Xi's eyebrows furrowed and she stepped up into the carriage. The interior was exquisitely decorated with luxurious furnishings, a warm stove burning softly, emitting gentle heat. Wan Qi Zhen closed his eyes and leaned against the wall of the carriage, looking utterly exhausted.

  Gu Yunxi sat down beside him, her eyes scanning his refined yet pale face. Her gaze turned cold as she said, "Everyone knows that you, Chu Gongzi, are always by the Crown Prince's side, but what they don't know is that your true loyalty lies with De Wang Gongzi. Chu Gongzi, do you think Yunxi is right?"

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  By the way

  This chapter has very few words, please forgive everyone, it's really because I encountered some trouble at work, and tomorrow will return to the normal 2,000-word update!