Chapter 174 Special Moves
Originally, Gu Yu did not plan to make a move so soon.
However, since others had already attacked his home, he had no choice but to retaliate. If these Beijing nobles were seeking death, then Gu Yu would not hesitate to be ruthless and merciless.
With this in mind, Gu Yu immediately summoned Xi Yang and gave him instructions. After receiving the orders, Xi Yang left. Gu Yu then waited in his mansion for Xi Yang’s good news. Dealing with a few Beijing nobles would not be too troublesome; Xi Yang alone would be enough. Of course, it was also because Gu Yu’s plan could not be revealed to outsiders, so he had to send Xi Yang alone to implement it. After all, if Empress Bai Qian found out, she would definitely intervene to maintain stability in the imperial court.
“Brother-in-law, brother-in-law, did my father go to the yamen?”
Just as Gu Yu was thinking about future developments, Gu Qingheng’s voice suddenly rang out. His loud voice was truly making it known to everyone on the road. This made Gu Yu shake his head helplessly, thinking that his father-in-law’s plan had fallen through. His trip to the yamen could not be kept hidden. The fact that Gu Qingheng knew meant he was a walking broadcast, fixated on the news of Gu Qing’s drunken disturbance.
“What are you shouting about? Be quiet, otherwise your father will settle scores with you.”
“Ah? Why?”
“Going to the yamen is not a glorious thing. If it were you, would you want others to know?”
“Heh heh, I see. Brother-in-law, there’s no one else in your courtyard, so it’s fine!”
“You kid, don’t you know that walls have ears…”
Seeing Gu Qingheng’s nonchalant expression, Gu Yu knew that persuasion was useless. He could only wait for his father-in-law to come and demand an explanation, and then his brother-in-law would learn his lesson. However, how did Gu Qingheng know? He would have to let Auntie Fei discipline the servants in the mansion properly another day.
“Brother-in-law, what exactly happened? Tell me quickly, you’re making me so curious!”
“It’s nothing, just someone deliberately provoking us. When I went to the yamen to pick up my father-in-law, I also saw the culprit behind the scenes.”
“Ah! That exciting? If I had known, I would have gone along to see!”
“What’s exciting about it? They’re just a bunch of brainless idiots. I have no interest in dealing with them… Wait, Qingheng, aren’t you supposed to stay at home? Don’t you want to marry Tang Lian soon?”
“……”
Gu Yu had a special way of dealing with Gu Qingheng. As soon as Gu Yu mentioned Tang Lian’s name, Gu Qingheng immediately fell silent. It seemed that he had just remembered the restriction on not being allowed to go out, causing his young face to be filled with grievance. Yes, with the current restriction on not being able to go out, he couldn’t even go to see the excitement. So why did he have to gamble with his brother-in-law in the first place! He had even looked so confident, only to suffer a crushing defeat…
“By the way, I’m not only here to ask about my father, but I also have something to tell you, brother-in-law.”
“?”
“Recently, because I’ve been confined at home with nothing to do, I’ve been looking through various books to find the location on the treasure map. I discovered that it’s in a small town in Linfeng Kingdom.”
After that, in order to divert Gu Yu’s attention, Gu Qingheng quickly changed the subject. When the location of the treasure map was mentioned, Gu Yu was indeed successfully diverted. Gu Yu was very interested in the treasure map hidden within the four iron lions. What kind of treasure would it be! Judging by the complicated method of hiding it, it must not be something cheap. However…
“Now, only three of the four iron lions have been opened, and the bone map hidden inside has been found. How did you find the location?”
Remembering that one iron lion was still on its way, Gu Yu immediately voiced this doubt. He wondered how his brother-in-law had found the address. If Gu Qingheng had guessed it himself, then what was the point of the treasure map…
“I have only inferred the general location based on the treasure map, such as the place called Hui County. As for the specific treasure location, I don’t know yet.”
“Is that so…”
“Once the last iron lion is delivered, I will definitely be able to decipher the treasure location completely!”
“Yes, I will urge the alliance later to expedite the delivery of the iron lion.”
After listening to Gu Qingheng’s explanation, Gu Yu finally nodded in understanding, knowing that to get the complete treasure location, he still needed the fourth iron lion.
After finishing this matter, Gu Qingheng did not stay here any longer, for fear that his brother-in-law would bring up the house arrest again. In a little while, he would be free! At that time, he must go out and inquire about gossip to relieve the boredom of being confined at home!!!
“……”
“Hey, hey, have you heard that Lin Zhi is hiding at home and dare not come out.”
“What? How can there be such a thing!”
“It is said that he sent Gu Yu’s father-in-law, Gu Qing, to the yamen, and was then severely warned by Gu Yu.”
“That’s it? Lin Zhi organized this attack on Gu Yu, but he directly threw the mess and ran away.” Some of the people sitting around the table were filled with indignation when the news about Lin Zhi was mentioned after drinking and toasting. They were filled with contempt for this guy who ran away halfway. However, thinking about the subsequent arrangements made everyone feel troubled. Gu Yu was someone who had exceeded their expectations. He was not an easy person to deal with. In this case, what should they do next!
“Everyone, I don’t think we should be so passive… Anyway, Lin Zhi has already paved the way for us. We just need to continue walking on this path.”
“Brother Li, what do you mean by this…”
Just as everyone was troubled, one person suddenly stood up and spoke. What he said confused everyone, leaving them unsure of his meaning. However, some clever people had a vague guess of the result.
“Since Lin Zhi was the first to propose and implement this matter, even if he hides at home and does not come out, if it continues, these accounts will still be settled on him, and it has nothing to do with us.”
“That is true… But, can we stop dealing with Gu Yu? Even Lin Zhi is no match for him, which shows how terrifying Gu Yu is!”
After hearing the explanation, everyone nodded in understanding, thinking that they were just letting Lin Zhi be the scapegoat! Even if Lin Zhi pretended to be dead and hid at home, he would not be able to escape responsibility if things continued. However, someone proposed not to continue at this moment, thinking that Gu Yu was too mysterious and it was best not to continue to be his enemy.
“We cannot stop. Lin Zhi is right about one thing: as long as Gu Yu is not eliminated, we will not have peace!”
“But……”
“Besides, I believe everyone has placed bets in the gambling houses! If Gu Yu is not driven out of the capital within 10 days, our money will be wasted!”
Upon hearing the words “gambling house,” the expressions on everyone’s faces kept changing, and finally, they became firm. Gu Yu must leave the capital!
