Chapter 140: Saying One Thing and Meaning Another
Gu Yu was not too surprised by Gu Mengyao’s speed in capturing the person. After all, he knew his wife was formidable. When he looked at the person caught by Gu Mengyao, he saw that the other party was clutching his stomach in pain. The fact that he was not dressed in black made Gu Yu feel very strange. He had encountered such situations before, but the other party was always armed to the teeth, with only their eyes exposed and everything else hidden. Perhaps the assassin this time was an amateur…
“Speak, who sent you here.”
“I… Empress Bai Qian sent me to invite you both to the Imperial Palace.”
“Bai Qian? If it were her, she should have sent someone to invite us openly. Why be so sneaky like this!”
After hearing the other party mention Bai Qian, Gu Yu’s curiosity was even more piqued. He wondered why Bai Qian would invite them in such a manner. Originally, when Gu Yu heard the previous news, he thought Bai Qian had everything under control, with victory within her grasp. However, it seemed that was not the case now!
“This is a letter from the Empress. She said you would understand upon reading it.”
The man, who had been beaten by Gu Mengyao, spoke without hesitation and reached into his怀里 to take out a letter. When Gu Yu took it and quickly opened it, he found that the handwriting was indeed Bai Qian’s. However, the letter did not contain much content, only mentioning that Gu Yu and Gu Mengyao should visit the palace in the near future. As for why Bai Qian did not send someone to pick them up, they would probably have to ask her in person.
Seeing the change in Gu Yu’s expression, the man, who was still rubbing his stomach, immediately put on a wronged look, which made Gu Yu feel a mixture of amusement and exasperation. Since it was someone sent by Bai Qian, there was no need to hide sneakily… Such behavior was asking for a beating! However, it was also their fault for the mistaken injury.
“Alright, you go back and report. We’ll be in the palace immediately! And this pill, after my careful refinement, just one pill will make one’s martial arts even more powerful, and it is particularly good for the recovery of old injuries.”
As he spoke, Gu Yu took out a black pill from his space and threw it towards the man. When he was in Lianzhou, he saw that He Li liked this pill made with space spring water very much, which made Gu Yu refine quite a few while on the road, preparing to use it as a crucial tool for extortion in the future. Now, with ample money, people paid the most attention to their lives and health. And these pills he refined with spring water could solve quite a few problems.
As Gu Yu spoke, although the man appeared to be heavily injured, when the pill flew towards him, he quickly and agilely caught it. After thanking him profusely, he disappeared in an instant. Gu Yu’s medical skills were already very famous, at least widely spread in the capital. Therefore, when the man heard about the medicinal effect, he naturally did not doubt its authenticity… and when he got the pill, he was still regretting why he hadn’t taken more hits, perhaps to get more pills! Of course, if that were really the case, it might not have been just a beating. Gu Mengyao not chopping off his head directly was considered very good luck.
“A’Yu, you shouldn’t have given it to him! He looked so sneaky just now, he deserved to be beaten to death.”
“Calm down, it’s not like I gave the pill for free! When those rich and foolish guys in the Alliance see the effect, they will surely flock to me, and I can earn some extra money with the pills.”
“…”
Gu Mengyao, who was a little angry at first, stopped being angry after hearing Gu Yu’s words. Instead, she felt a sense of wry amusement. Her little husband’s ability to make money was truly unparalleled! Seeing that Gu Mengyao was no longer angry, Gu Yu smiled, then told her to quickly change into some clothes and go to the Imperial Palace to see Bai Qian before it got dark to find out what was going on.
After Gu Yu and Gu Mengyao were ready, they immediately got into a carriage and headed towards the Imperial Palace. At this time, it might be as difficult as climbing to heaven for others to enter the Imperial Palace, but for Gu Yu, it was not a problem. Simply taking out the Iron Certificate of Immunity allowed them to enter smoothly. Perhaps in other dynasties, the Iron Certificate of Immunity would not be so useful, but in Linfeng Kingdom, it was very powerful. However, besides Gu Yu, no one else possessed the Iron Certificate of Immunity, which was enough to show its preciousness.
After Gu Yu and Gu Mengyao entered the Imperial Palace, they did not have to put in much effort, as an eunuch came forward to lead the way and brought them to Bai Qian. At this moment, Bai Qian was leisurely drinking tea, living a very comfortable life.
“Alright, you may withdraw!”
After giving birth, Bai Qian’s beautiful appearance had not changed at all. In fact, it had gained a few wisps of mature charm. Every gesture exuded sexiness. She was the kind of stunning beauty who would make people stop in their tracks when walking down the street. However, Gu Yu was not someone who judged by looks. With his wife by his side, Bai Qian’s beauty did not hold much attraction for him. In fact, even silver looked better than Bai Qian. Couldn’t help it, Gu Yu felt that he was such a superficial person.
“Gu Yu, Gu Mengyao, I apologize for not receiving you properly after inviting you to the capital. I hope you do not take offense.”
“Your Majesty the Empress is too kind. We came to the capital this time to relax, and it has been very pleasant.” After meeting Bai Qian, Gu Mengyao started conversing with Bai Qian without Gu Yu needing to speak. Gu Mengyao had a very good impression of Bai Qian. Even though Bai Qian’s appearance was enough to make women jealous, Gu Mengyao was also not bad-looking. Coupled with Bai Qian’s deliberate show of goodwill, the two naturally got along well.
“Don’t say that. I am truly grateful that you could come. Ever since the Emperor fell ill, I have been under a lot of pressure!” As Bai Qian spoke, the corners of her mouth curved upwards slightly. Obviously, she was saying one thing and meaning another. It should be that Bai Qian felt very happy after the Emperor fell ill!
“I heard a lot of news after coming to the capital, but most of it is just hearsay… Nevertheless, I am very curious about the truth of the matter.”
“It’s alright. As a local, I am right here. Sister Mengyao can ask me directly.”
“Regarding the Emperor’s illness?” Gu Mengyao did not beat around the bush and directly asked what she wanted to know. After hearing this, Bai Qian immediately put down her teacup and told Gu Mengyao the news she wanted to know.
“The Emperor’s illness is actually just bad luck… After all, who would have thought that his own mother would poison him!”
“What! It’s the Empress Dowager…”
“Yes, after investigation, it was indeed the Wang family’s people who colluded with the Empress Dowager to poison the Emperor.”
