Chapter 63 It's Him

Nan Rong Qi and the man in red stayed in the private room for a moment before leaving one after another.

Gu Residence.

"Hey, hey, have you heard? Our eldest young lady is really in trouble this time. Poisoning the second concubine was a serious crime, and now she has offended the Ninth Prince. Not only has this engagement been ruined, but she will also lose her life."

"No way? I heard that the old master, who doted on our eldest young lady the most, has been trying to get her out these past two days."

"Now that the old master can barely protect himself, how can he possibly look after our eldest young lady? I think this is hopeless!"

In the backyard, servants and maids gathered around, discussing animatedly, creating quite a buzz.

At this moment, in Old General Gu's courtyard.

The First Madam, along with her personal maid, knelt in the hall, crying and pleading, "Old Master, Qian Ying is your most beloved granddaughter! I beg you, Old Master, save Qian Ying. This daughter-in-law implores you."

"Save? Save what! Poisoning Meng Shi and her unborn child is a serious crime. Now Father is also being questioned by the Emperor for transporting grain to the front lines and has returned to reflect in seclusion. At such a critical juncture, how can anyone possibly care about that unfilial daughter Gu Qian Ying! You get back quickly, don't cause more trouble here!"

Gu Kun stood by, reprimanding her.

The First Madam's eyes were red from crying. She looked at Gu Kun, having long since given up on him, and no longer cared about her manner of speaking to him: "You can disregard family ties, disregard my daughter's safety, but I cannot. So please, can you shut up?"

"You, you, you... What is your attitude? I am your husband! How dare you be so disrespectful!" Gu Kun pointed at the First Madam, his anger rising.

"Heh! Husband?"

The First Madam didn't even glance at Gu Kun, continuing to kneel on the ground and plead with Old General Gu.

Gu Kun was about to reprimand the First Madam further but weakly shut his mouth when he saw Gu Ye Feng, dressed in purple and carrying a sword, walk in.

After Gu Ye Feng entered, he first helped the First Madam up, then turned to face Old General Gu and knelt on one knee: "I request Grandfather to permit your grandson to go to the yamen prison to rescue my younger sister."

As soon as these words were spoken.

Gu Kun was startled: "Rescue her? Are you perhaps planning a jailbreak?"

Gu Ye Feng did not look at him but only said, "Whatever your son does has nothing to do with you, nor with Grandfather, and it will not implicate anyone in the Gu Residence!"

"You are being foolish!"

Sitting at the head, Old General Gu, who had been silent all along, finally spoke.

Beside him, the old steward, Uncle Wang, advised, "Yes, Eldest Young Master, you cannot be foolish. Although the Old Master has angered the Emperor and been punished, returning to reflect in seclusion, the Emperor still values the Old Master greatly, otherwise, the punishment would not have been so light. Therefore, there is still hope for rescuing the eldest young lady. Eldest Young Master, you must not add to the Old Master's troubles at this time. Be obedient and go back quickly."

Gu Ye Feng remained kneeling and did not get up: "Grandfather, your grandson can resign his position as general and wander the world with my sister."

"Nonsense!"

Old General Gu's face darkened.

The old steward continued to persuade, but after a string of words, it seemed as if he were Old General Gu himself.

Old General Gu glanced at Uncle Wang and frowned: "Why are you saying so much today?"

Uncle Wang stiffened abruptly, smiled for a moment, and explained, "This old servant is worried for you, Old Master."

Old General Gu looked displeased: "Alright, you are not needed here. Go down first."

"Yes, Old Master."

After Uncle Wang retreated, Old General Gu also had Gu Kun leave first, leaving only the First Madam and Gu Ye Feng.

No one knew what the three of them discussed.

All that was known was that the First Madam seemed to be in a much better mood when she returned.

And Gu Ye Feng also quietly left the Gu Residence that day.

The next day, Old General Gu, carrying a bundle of thorns, went to the imperial palace early in the morning to meet the Emperor.

Although he had been confined by the Emperor, with Old General Gu's disposition, how could he be someone who would stay quietly at home!

That night.

In the yamen prison.

Gu Qian Ying lay on the chaise lounge left by Nangong Mo, her mind replaying all the events of the past few days.

In two more days, it should be about time.

*Hoo!*

Someone's coming!

Gu Qian Ying immediately closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep.

At the same time, she quickly took out the silver needles she habitually used from her pouch, placing them between her fingers, remaining vigilant at all times.

A man dressed in night-blooming clothes, his face covered, scaled walls and leaped over roofs. After knocking out the guards, he arrived outside Gu Qian Ying's cell and used his usual methods to open the cell door. He then silently walked in.

The man first went to the desk, took out the items from his embrace, placed them down, and then turned to Gu Qian Ying.

Just as he raised his hand, about to do something to Gu Qian Ying, Gu Qian Ying's palm suddenly flipped over, shooting two silver needles towards him. She quickly got up, intending to attack the person.

The man, after parrying the silver needles flying towards him with his sword, quickly said, "Eldest Young Lady, it's me!"

As the man sheathed his sword, he removed the black cloth covering his face.

Gu Qian Ying was immediately startled.

"Bai Qi, why is it you?"

Bai Qi cupped his hands towards Gu Qian Ying and repeated the words his master had given him: "Eldest Young Lady Gu, my master has sent his subordinate to bring you a Pine Mushroom Fruitless Cake made with fruit essence. This cake was personally cooked by my master for you. My master put a lot of thought into it. My master also said that if you like it, he will send it daily for the next few days."

Hearing Bai Qi's words, Gu Qian Ying couldn't help but raise an eyebrow: "Your master is not angry anymore?"

Bai Qi shook his head repeatedly: "Not angry anymore, not angry anymore. My master is not angry at all. Not only is my master not angry, but he even praised Eldest Young Lady Gu for having character and said he likes it very much."

"Hmm?"

Gu Qian Ying looked at Bai Qi: "Did your master really say that?"

Why didn't she believe it?

Given Nangong Mo's temperament, would he say such things to her?

"It's absolutely true. Eldest Young Lady Gu, I am an honest person and do not lie."

Well, actually, his master's original words were: "Go and take that Pine Mushroom Fruitless Cake that I don't like to the heartless girl, and say that I am very angry and the consequences are severe. She had better think of how to please me, otherwise, I will make her eat Pine Mushroom Fruitless Cake for a lifetime!"

When his master spoke, his tone was very cold and his expression was very dark. He was so scared that he didn't dare to speak.

Bai Qi thought that if he reported his master's original words to the eldest young lady, then who would be the future Ninth Princess Consort of the Ninth Prince's mansion?

For this reason, he took the liberty to organize his language on the way.

"In that case, please thank your master on my behalf first."

Bai Qi grinned, revealing his white teeth: "Eldest Young Lady Gu, you are too polite."

Gu Qian Ying walked to the desk, picked up a piece of cake, and put it in her mouth. As she chewed, her eyebrows furrowed slightly. This cake tasted strange and was a bit hard. Hmm, this item was not very delicious.

However, Gu Qian Ying was very gracious and ate two small bites. After finishing, she looked at Bai Qi without speaking.

Bai Qi scratched his head and asked expectantly, "Does Eldest Young Lady Gu want me to convey any message to my master for you? Or, you can write a letter to my master."

As long as the eldest young lady of the Gu family was willing to say a few soft words, based on his years of understanding of his master, he would definitely not be angry anymore.

After all, the eldest young lady of the Gu family held a very special position in his master's heart.

If his master was happy, he could also be happy.

Gu Qian Ying nodded: "Yes, it is indeed time for you to take a message back to your master."

Bai Qi perked up his ears: "Mhm, mhm, you say, I'm listening."

"He is not angry anymore, but, this young lady is still angry. However, this young lady is not unreasonable. Hmm, how about this, go back and tell your master that if he can get the Princess to come and see this young lady, then this young lady will not be angry."

Bai Qi's face was full of question marks: "Why would the Princess come here?"

Gu Qian Ying casually found a reason: "To be scolded!"

"..."

Bai Qi was about to cry.

Bai Qi, who had originally wanted to use a letter of reconciliation from the eldest young lady to please his master,

suddenly felt "powerless all over" and just wanted to lie down and die.

Not only was his master still not appeased,

but the Princess was also involved, and the Princess had to come to be scolded?

This difficulty was too great.

Bai Qi, with a mournful face, opened his eyes and told a lie: "Eldest Young Lady Gu, this subordinate heard that the Princess recently caught a cold and is afraid she cannot come."

"Cannot come? Then forget it."

As soon as these words were spoken, Bai Qi was happy, but then he heard Gu Qian Ying say slowly: "If such a small matter cannot be accomplished, then what ability does he have to be this young lady's husband? This young lady will not marry. Go and tell your master that the betrothal gifts your master sent, this young lady will have her grandfather return them in full. Do you understand?"

Bai Qi was about to cry again.

Gu Qian Ying stretched her arms: "This young lady is sleepy, you can go back and report. Remember to report truthfully."

Bai Qi stared for a long time, and when he left, his legs felt weak, and he felt immense pressure.

Watching his back, which was like "going to a death scene," Gu Qian Ying secretly smiled.