Slender willows sway in the breeze

Chapter 127 What is Gu Changzhou anyway?

Gao Kuo was Gu Changzhou's subordinate and knew about the relationship between Old Madam Hou, Miss Biqing, and their master.

I also know that Miss Biqing is in love with her master.

I never expected the two of them to go so far as to use such despicable means against Miss Liu.

Gao Kuo's men subdued the man.

Gao Kuo: "Take him away and interrogate him carefully."

Liu Sijun's anger had subsided by now. Her original intention was to provoke the two of them into making a move, thereby giving her leverage to force Uncle Yun to deal with the situation.

However, there was still one thing she was a little confused about.

"Gao Kuo, aren't you a subordinate of Steward Qi? What brings you to Zhongzhou City?"

Gao Kuo, with his back to Liu Sijun, had a fierce expression on his face.

The master instructed him to secretly protect Liu Sijun and act according to circumstances. In the situation just now, even if Miss Liu was on guard, she was still no match for this person's cultivation level.

If anything happens to Miss Liu, the master will surely eat him alive.

Now things are really messed up; there's no way to explain it.

"This this……"

"Has the situation become so dire that even the Marquis is willing to cooperate with Wuji Tower?!"

Gao Kuo: "...Yes."

“Our master sent me!” Gao Kuo said. “After all, Miss Liu had done business with our master in Laiyang County before, so we are quite familiar with each other.”

Gao Kuo breathed a sigh of relief.

That man was a spineless coward; after just two lashes, he confessed everything.

Gu Changzhou threw the person at Xiao Qianrui's feet, a hint of anger appearing on his cold face: "Master Liu is an honored guest I invited. Shouldn't Mother give her son an explanation for doing this?"

Xiao Qianrui looked at the person who had been beaten to the point of near death, feeling both shocked and frightened.

However, her expression remained calm: "I don't know what you're talking about. I am the old lady of the Marquis's mansion. Why would I do such a thing?"

Bi Qing's face was pale, but she still chimed in, "Cousin, there must be some misunderstanding. We all welcome Master Liu Dan very much. I even sent her a lot of flowers half a day ago!"

Gu Changzhou sneered.

To say they're brainless is an understatement; they do have some sense.

The flower's distinctive fragrance has now completely dissipated, and nothing can be detected.

Even if it were a soul search, it wouldn't be possible for Xiao Qianrui and Bi Qing to directly intervene, based solely on the accusations of someone of unknown origin.

Gu Changzhou didn't expect to solve it in one go.

"Biqing, you are not allowed to come to my courtyard from now on, and you are not allowed to bring your things in either."

Biqing exclaimed in shock, "Cousin... why? What did Qing'er do wrong that you would treat me like this?"

Gu Changzhou: "You didn't do anything wrong, but you can ask your good aunt what she did, or if that doesn't work, you can ask Uncle Yun, who treats you like his own daughter, what he did."

What does it mean that the parents' mistakes have nothing to do with the child?

She is the daughter of Xiao Qianrui and Yun Bo, and this relationship cannot be changed.

Therefore, his feud with them was related to Biqing.

All he could do now was spare Biqing's life, and Gu Changzhou believed he had already shown mercy.

Xiao Qianrui thought that Gu Changzhou would continue to pursue the matter.

But unexpectedly, he left us just like that.

Before she could even feel relieved, she saw Bi Qing looking at her coldly.

"Qing'er, you..."

"Auntie, what exactly did my cousin mean by what he just said?"

Xiao Qianrui wanted to stroke Biqing's head, but Biqing dodged, and a hint of disgust flashed in her eyes.

Xiao Qianrui felt as if her heart was being torn apart. "Don't listen to your cousin's nonsense. You are my niece, raised by my aunt since childhood. What kind of relationship could we have?"

"What about Uncle Yun?"

Xiao Qianrui's lips twitched slightly: "Many years ago, Uncle Yun saved my life. One year, he was being hunted down and came to seek refuge with me. That's all!"

Biqing: "Auntie, are you really not lying to me?"

"Don't you know how good your aunt is to you?"

Biqing wiped away her tears and nodded: "Okay, Qing'er believes in Aunt."

Xiao Qianrui felt relieved and hugged Biqing, but the expression in her eyes kept changing.

After sending Biqing back to her courtyard, Xiao Qianrui immediately sent a telepathic message to Uncle Yun, but there was no response from Uncle Yun.

This has been happening frequently over the past six months.

I have no idea what he's doing.

Recalling what Gu Changzhou had just said, she felt uneasy. Judging from his tone, he already suspected her relationship with Yun Bo and also Bi Qing's identity.

I just don't know if I have any evidence.

Was what he just said meant to trick her?

An hour later, Uncle Yun finally returned to the manor. When he arrived at Xiao Qianrui's courtyard, he immediately sensed that the atmosphere was different from usual.

"What's wrong?"

Uncle Yun went inside and saw Xiao Qianrui sitting there, her expression shifting, as if she were lost in thought.

"Where did you go? Why can't I communicate with you telepathically?"

Uncle Yun: "I just went out for a walk, a bit far. There might be some kind of restriction there that I didn't notice, preventing me from transmitting my voice. You look terrible, what's wrong?"

Xiao Qianrui told Uncle Yun what had just happened.

“I always felt that Cheung Chau had already discovered our affair, but he has always been a deep thinker, so it’s possible that he’s keeping quiet.”

Uncle Yun's eyes were deep: "If it's just our private affair, then it's fine. Gu Boyu has been dead for so many years. What I'm afraid of is that he has even found out the cause of Gu Boyu's death."

Therefore, Gu Changzhou cannot be allowed to stay.

She disliked Gu Boyu, so she both loved and hated Gu Changzhou.

But since she carried her for ten months and gave birth to her, she still felt some pity for her.

"But his words clearly indicated that he had already become suspicious of Gu Boyu's death and might have already obtained evidence."

Xiao Qianrui felt a chill run down her spine.

She knew all too well what it would mean if Gu Changzhou knew about Gu Boyu's death.

Gu Changzhou has deep feelings for his father, and once he learns the truth, he will definitely not let it go.

"Let's see how things go first. Keep a close eye on Biqing's movements these next few days, and make sure she doesn't do anything that would be detrimental to us."

Xiao Qianrui responded, then remembered something and said, "And there's Liu Sijun. Her move into the Marquis's residence is probably a deliberate arrangement by Changzhou to test us. With her around, things become very inconvenient for us."

A sinister glint flashed in Yunbo's eyes: "Liu Sijun is indeed a problem. Find an opportunity to get rid of her."

"After all, Liu Sijun was invited by Changzhou and is a disciple of Yougu Palace, a resident alchemist. If we act rashly, I'm afraid we'll suffer more losses than gains."

Yun Bo sneered, "Then let's find a clever way to make her disappear without a trace. Aren't evil cultivators rampant in the capital? What business is it of ours if she dies at their hands..."

Xiao Qianrui nodded: "That's a good plan."

Uncle Yun returned to his room and sat in his usual chair, half of his face hidden in the shadows.

We need to think of a way to lure Liu Sijun out of the Marquis's residence.

If we let the people from Xuanji Hall do it again, as long as it's done cleanly and efficiently, Gu Changzhou's suspicions will be useless.

Moreover, Lin Yan of Xuanji Hall has already decided to take action.

The situation in the capital is still uncertain. If the eldest prince ascends the throne, what is Gu Changzhou?