Chapter 49 Little Scene, Don’t Panic +
Suddenly learning that the magistrate of Xize Town had been killed, Gu Yu felt truly regretful. When he first sensed that something was wrong, why hadn’t he just left directly?
Now that he knew about these bothersome matters, he couldn’t leave even if he wanted to.
Gu Yu even suspected that the people left behind at the inn might have already been controlled.
“Tell me in detail, why were the town’s magistrate and soldiers killed? Where are their bodies, and hasn’t anyone reported it to higher authorities?”
Knowing that they couldn’t leave, Gu Yu wasn’t flustered at this moment. Instead, he calmly continued to question the thief, wanting to learn the detailed process of the events.
It was truly abnormal for a town to remain so calm after such a major event had occurred.
Even if they were controlled by local tyrants and ruffians, the fact that nothing too serious had happened in the town yet led Gu Yu to believe that the local tyrants were likely a breakthrough point.
Because the murderers might be among them…
However, it was best to understand the entire situation in detail first. Otherwise, relying solely on speculation could easily lead to guessing in the wrong direction.
“It’s only a guess that they have been killed because the magistrate and officers have been missing for several days, and the yamen has already been occupied by the town’s local tyrants. If it were usual times, they would definitely not dare to do this… That’s why I guessed they were already killed. As for reporting, the road exits have been guarded, and it’s easy to get in but difficult to get out.”
After hearing the thief’s words, Gu Yu looked at Gu Mengyao with some confusion.
When they arrived, he and Gu Qingheng had sat in the carriage and didn’t see the outside situation. Gu Mengyao, however, had been riding her horse, so she must have seen how things were at the time.
“Yes, there were indeed a few people by the road then. I thought they were ordinary civilians, but I didn’t expect them to be local tyrants guarding the road.”
When Gu Yu looked over, Gu Mengyao immediately nodded at him, indicating that she had indeed seen a few people by the road. However, she hadn’t thought of anything else at the time and had directly ignored it.
After hearing Gu Mengyao’s reply, Gu Yu raised his hand and touched his chin. Now he was sure that things had become tricky.
Their group, who had just entered the town, had become targets for the local tyrants.
However, he really didn’t expect… such things to happen in ancient times, especially on the road to the capital. These people were truly bold.
If they planned to extort money in the town for a few days and then withdraw, it would be a smart choice… but to remain entrenched indefinitely would likely lead to them being killed by soldiers sent by the imperial court.
After all, these local tyrants couldn’t occupy the town for a lifetime. Even if they didn’t let people leave the town, they would eventually reap what they sowed.
Therefore, excessive desire was not a good thing.
“If I’m not mistaken, the people who stayed at the inn before have already met with trouble. Prepare yourselves, we’re going back now.”
“Son-in-law, since it’s so dangerous, you, Miss, and Young Master should leave first. You must not take risks! Master is still waiting for you to return to the capital for the festival!”
“Are you asking us three to walk to the capital?”
“…”
Gu Yu shook his head at the speaking servant, and then the group began to walk back towards the inn. As for the captured thief, they didn’t let her go but kept her by their side, stating in advance that they would release her after they left the town.
After all, Gu Yu was not sure if the thief was a spy, so he could only keep her by his side to watch.
“Hey, what’s your name!”
“My name is Xia Tian.”
“Hehe, that’s a nice name! I’m Gu Qingheng, and I’ll be watching you during this time. It’s best to be well-behaved, otherwise, I’ll ask my brother-in-law to beat you.”
“I will be well-behaved.”
On the way back, Gu Yu heard Gu Qingheng’s smug voice and shook his head helplessly, thinking that his younger brother-in-law had started talking to the thief so quickly.
It was likely that before long, the two would be as close as if they were wearing the same pants… However, the thief was around the same age as Gu Qingheng, so it was normal for Gu Qingheng to want to get closer.
After all, only peers had common topics!
As soon as his attention shifted from Gu Qingheng, Gu Yu immediately walked towards Gu Mengyao upon seeing the worry on her face.
Then, under the cover of his sleeve, he reached out and held Gu Mengyao’s hand.
The streets were in a panic at this time. Who would notice Gu Yu and Gu Mengyao showing affection? Furthermore, with the Gu Residence’s servants forming a human wall to shield them, Gu Yu wasn’t worried about being discovered at all.
Besides, even if they were discovered, Gu Yu didn’t think it would be a big deal. He just didn’t want to implicate Gu Mengyao by being talked about.
In Linfeng Kingdom, when men and women committed offenses together, the consequences for the women were very severe.
After all, this was a patriarchal dynasty that still demanded women to abide by the “three obediences and four virtues.”
“Mengyao, don’t worry. When the boat reaches the bridge, it will naturally be straight. It’s useless to be anxious and worried now.”
“A Yu, do you think we can escape safely today! If I had known, we shouldn’t have come to this town to spend the night. If we had just made do in the carriage for one more night, none of this would have happened.”
“Since we’ve encountered it, let’s deal with it actively! Anyway, Qingheng and I are all counting on you.”
“A Yu, you… Don’t worry, I will protect you both well.”
As she spoke, Gu Mengyao’s initially worried expression turned into a look of amusement when she heard Gu Yu’s words, and she looked at her little husband with a wry smile.
Normally, it should be the man who says he will protect the woman.
How come when it came to her, she had to protect Gu Yu…
However, Gu Mengyao didn’t continue to worry.
It was just worry about the unknown. Seeing Gu Yu trust her so much at this moment ignited Gu Mengyao’s fighting spirit. She thought that no matter what happened, she would protect Gu Yu and Gu Qingheng well and not let them get hurt.
After all, Gu Mengyao had spent some time on the battlefield and had personally killed people. Once she calmed down, her entire demeanor instantly changed.
If before she was like gentle warmth, now she was like the coldness of frozen ice, emanating outwards uncontrollably, making the surrounding servants become cautious.
A sense of danger emerged, like when the master was on the battlefield, his entire body exuding a murderous aura, making people dare not look directly at him.
Not only Gu Mengyao was ready for battle, but Gu Yu had also prepared the medicinal powder from his space in advance, in case any accidents happened later. When Gu Mengyao couldn’t make a move, he could take over.
Two preparations ensured that there was no danger.
Among the group, only Gu Qingheng seemed as if nothing had happened, with no worried expression on his face. Seeing this, Xia Tian looked at Gu Qingheng with curiosity on her small face, which was smeared black with dirt.
When Xia Tian was first caught, she thought she was doomed today. But she didn’t expect… Gu Yu and his companions didn’t scold her. Instead, they brought her along, waiting to release her tomorrow when they left the town.
Xia Tian did not object to this outcome.
Because she knew that even if she objected, it would be useless.
However, Brother Li was supposed to collect money tonight. If she didn’t give him the silver, she would be in for another beating tomorrow.
This was why… even though Gu Yu’s group didn’t seem easy to provoke, and no thieves in the town dared to target them, Xia Tian had still made a move directly.
Newcomers to the town, not knowing the situation, were likely to have money on them.
And she needed money and didn’t want to be beaten again.
“Gu Qingheng, why aren’t you worried at all? The local tyrants are waiting for you at the inn now. Aren’t you scared?”
Curiously wondering why Gu Qingheng looked so calm, Xia Tian approached him and asked softly, wanting to know the reason.
She and Gu Qingheng were about the same age, so she didn’t feel any distance when interacting with him.
At least, it was much better than facing Gu Yu!
“It’s a small scene, don’t panic.”
“…”
Upon hearing Xia Tian’s question, Gu Qingheng showed an indifferent expression and then spoke nonchalantly, making Xia Tian feel that Gu Qingheng was showing off.
So, she pouted her lips and didn’t ask any further questions, thinking that if Gu Qingheng didn’t want to say, then so be it. His current pretentious demeanor was completely unconvincing.
If Gu Qingheng were a little older, he might have been able to bluff someone, but now, that was it…
“Alright, alright, I’ll tell you! You get angry over nothing, just like a woman! But it’s actually because my sister is very powerful, so there’s no need to worry. Even if the other party is strong, my sister can send them flying with one punch.”
“Is your sister that powerful?”
“Of course, just wait and see!”
Compared to Gu Mengyao, who was worried from the start, Gu Qingheng had no sense of crisis. The reason was that he believed Gu Mengyao would definitely defeat the bad guys, rather than be threatened by others.
Even if his sister couldn’t win, his brother-in-law’s medicinal powder wasn’t for show.
So, there was no need to worry!
Upon hearing Gu Qingheng’s words, Xia Tian’s face also showed expectation as she waited to see how Gu Qingheng’s sister would defeat the local tyrants!
Could women be as powerful as men?
If so, she would also like to beat up Brother Li, who always bullied them orphans!
“Where are the people guarding the carriage?”
“Could it be they were really captured?”
“Not good, let’s leave quickly!”
“We can’t explain this to Master this time…”
“We can’t leave. Look over there.”
Then, when Gu Yu and his group arrived in front of the inn, the people who had remained by the carriage had all disappeared. Gu Yu’s servants were surprised and spoke out at this moment, then hastily wanted to get Gu Mengyao and the other two into the carriage to leave.
However, they couldn’t leave now.
When they discovered that the carriage was empty, a group of people suddenly appeared around the inn, holding sharpened weapons in their hands and wearing satisfied smiles as if they had found their prey.
Some even stuck out their tongues and licked their lips, looking like they were about to enjoy a grand feast, their mood seeming very good.
And when Gu Yu saw that the enemies had finally appeared, especially so many of them at once, he was also very happy.
Because the newly developed pain powder finally had test subjects.
