Chapter 188: Malicious Brother-in-law
Looking at the changing expression on Bai Qian’s face, Gu Yu was conflicted about whether to continue speaking.
Obviously, Bai Qian had never imagined things would develop this way.
Let alone her, even Gu Yu felt the same.
After all, things like fencing to amuse the feudal lords just to make a beauty smile were very foolish and rare!
Occasionally, one would appear, but it wouldn’t make much of a splash before disappearing.
However, the Witch Priest could not be judged by normal people’s standards.
Bai Qian was the same.
If it weren’t for Li Ye, Gu Yu felt these two would be quite a good match… cough cough, this is going off-topic, let’s focus on the matter at hand!
“Gu Yu, continue.”
Just as Gu Yu was contemplating whether to continue speaking, Bai Qian spoke at this moment.
Her words gave Gu Yu a sense of reassurance, and he didn’t delay further, speaking out the rest of the information.
A few days ago, information obtained from Qiu Ju.
Besides the Witch Priest being deeply infatuated with Bai Qian, there were other matters not yet revealed!
For example, the purpose of Qiu Ju and his group’s visit to the capital.
According to Qiu Ju’s confession, they were the real culprits behind the mysterious death of the minister.
Their original intention was to help Bai Qian deal with disobedient individuals, but they ended up doing more harm than good, and even caused Bai Qian to send Gu Yu to stir up trouble in the capital.
They had completely misunderstood the situation.
However, Gu Yu didn’t suffer any losses in this matter; instead, he earned a large sum.
Therefore, Gu Yu generously forgave these deceased individuals and didn’t trouble himself with them.
“Are you saying… the Witch Priest did these things to attract my attention?”
“Not only that, because Qiu Ju and his group are all dead, their mission cannot be completed… If I’m not mistaken, the Witch Priest should believe that Empress Bai Qian rejected his affections and will start causing trouble after some time.”
“It’s nothing, just a jumping clown!”
Bai Qian’s expression was very grim listening to Gu Yu’s speculation.
However, even so, she did not vent her bad mood on others.
Especially not on Gu Yu, who was standing in front of her.
She certainly couldn’t get angry casually.
Upon suddenly hearing that the person the Witch Priest liked was her, Bai Qian quickly recalled the past and pieced together the subtle clues, which clearly pointed to the Witch Priest having feelings for her.
From the very beginning of the attacks, the Witch Priest’s side had not used lethal force directly.
After the former Emperor of Linfeng Kingdom died, they didn’t directly attack with troops either, but rather went into hiding for a period.
At that time, Bai Qian was quite surprised and wondered if the Witch Priest had taken the wrong medicine, as there had been no activity for such a long time.
So it turned out to be because of this…
However, Bai Qian strongly disliked being treated as someone’s possession.
She was the ruler of Linfeng Kingdom.
An Empress.
How could she obediently become someone’s pet just because of the Witch Priest’s overtures?
It would be better for the Witch Priest to die sooner rather than later.
“By the way, Empress Bai Qian, there is something I’m not sure if I should say!”
“Speak!”
As Bai Qian was contemplating how to deal with the Witch Priest, Gu Yu seemed to suddenly remember something and spoke hesitantly.
Seeing this, Bai Qian didn’t say much, just let Gu Yu say what he wanted to say.
After hearing about the Witch Priest, Bai Qian felt she wouldn’t be surprised by anything Gu Yu said next.
“If I’m not mistaken, the Witch Priest is not an ordinary person.”
“???”
“For example, having memories from two lives…”
However, Bai Qian thought a little too early.
At this moment, listening to Gu Yu’s words, Bai Qian was greatly surprised.
Could the Witch Priest also be a reborn person?
But considering the Witch Priest’s sudden rise to power, it was normal to have such a guess.
“I have this suspicion because of my several encounters with the Witch Priest, which gave me this feeling… Of course, what I’m saying might not be accurate, I just want to remind Your Highness not to be careless.”
“Alright, I understand. Let’s hurry back to the palace! It’s almost time, we can’t be late.”
After listening to Gu Yu’s words, Bai Qian immediately waved her sleeves, not dwelling on the matter any further.
Just being reborn.
She and Li Ye were both reborn.
Even if she clashed with the Witch Priest, it would just be reborn against reborn; Bai Qian had no fear.
Moreover, she had quite a few capable individuals under her, enough to contend with the Witch Priest.
Therefore, it was not yet determined who would emerge victorious…
“Brother-in-law, what just happened? That woman suddenly fainted, you scared me to death!”
“It’s nothing serious, she was just poisoned by a Gu worm.”
“Oh my god! Gu technique? I’ve only heard of it, but never experienced it myself!”
As Gu Yu returned to the hall, Gu Qingheng anxiously questioned him.
Upon hearing Gu Yu’s reply, he couldn’t help but widen his eyes, not expecting it to involve Gu technique.
Considering the mysterious and unpredictable nature of Gu technique, Gu Qingheng became even more gossipy.
He wondered what caused the official’s family to be affected by the Gu worm this time!
He had a feeling it wouldn’t be a simple matter!
“What, you want to experience it? Let me tell you beforehand, that worm is dark and ugly.”
“Ah, is that so… Then I’m not curious anymore.”
After hearing Gu Yu describe the Gu worm as particularly ugly, Gu Qingheng couldn’t help but shudder and didn’t ask any further.
Although he was very curious in his heart, Gu Qingheng felt he couldn’t keep asking.
Otherwise, his brother-in-law, who had such a malicious sense of humor, would definitely say a lot of things to scare a child!
It was better to focus on the present and look at the gifts presented by the officials for the birthday.
“Empress Bai Qian arrives!”
Just as Gu Yu and Gu Qingheng finished speaking, a sharp eunuch’s voice suddenly rang out, making everyone present stop their idle chatter and look towards the entrance attentively.
Today’s protagonist had finally arrived!
Now, Bai Qian’s status was different from before… Some people who had looked down on Bai Qian before had been awakened by the recent situation, knowing that Linfeng Kingdom had now completely fallen into Bai Qian’s hands.
If the royal bloodline had not withered away too much, how could it have led to this outcome?
Fate…
Smart people wouldn’t stubbornly resist.
Therefore, maintaining a good relationship with Bai Qian was the most important thing now.
Thus, Bai Qian’s birthday banquet naturally became the highlight.
Although the beginning was missed, it wasn’t too late now.
The treasures at the bottom of the box served no purpose if they weren’t revealed now and only shown at the very end.
With this thought, the many ministers became energized as if injected with chicken blood, staring intently at Bai Qian as she appeared at the entrance, preparing to be the first to present a treasure and make a lasting impression.
After that, it would be a battle of wealth!
