Help! I just woke up and was stabbed by a big kid

Shen Wumou glanced in a certain direction behind him. Over there, Su Muying and his team's convoy had completely disappeared. "His Majesty ordered you to go south this time because he has other arrangements."

"How do you prove that what you said is true?" Gu Yue was extremely alert.

Shen Wumou smiled and clapped his hands twice. A group of ten or so people, all wearing Hidden Dragon Guard uniforms, emerged from the darkness and surrounded the carriage.

"I have no ill intentions." Shen Wumou said, "The guard next to you is very powerful, but he can't take you away unscathed among so many Hidden Dragon Guard masters."

Shi San did not respond.

Gu Yue knew that Wu Huo and Wu Feng were following him in the distance, but he didn't want to expose Gu Xu's power unless it was absolutely necessary.

"At the same time, I also understand Lord Gu's vigilance. I believe Lord Gu also knows about Prince Shen's Chaozhen Army. Therefore, the forces in the court are keeping a close eye on you two, and killing you is a common method... The fact that I did not take action is the best proof." Shen Wumou said.

Gu Yue pondered for a moment.

If they don't resort to knives and guns right away, it means that there is still room for easing the situation and his life is not necessarily required.

When it comes to verbal battles, he has a little confidence.

"Shi San, let the driver go." Gu Yue said, and he also put away his posture.

Shen Wumou smiled and said, "Master Gu is really smart. But we are not at the place where we can talk yet. Let's continue walking as planned."

Gu Yue frowned and nodded.

There is no other way, just follow the arrangement. It seems that they have been prepared for this. The emperor sent him south for this?

What exactly is going on?

"Can you tell us where we are going?" Gu Yue asked.

"Don't worry, Master Gu. You won't be too unfamiliar with this." Shen Wumou said with a smile and walked out.

Only then did Gu Yue see a pure black horse in the darkness.

The driver lay on the shaft and coughed for a long time. He looked at Shi San fearfully, then looked at Shen Wumou who was riding a horse not far away, and finally got on the carriage.

The carriage continued along the path.

……

Gu Yue didn't sleep well that night.

He took the map and found their approximate location according to Shi San's memory. He also judged from the direction of the rising sun in the morning that they were still heading south, but seemed... a little more east?

Shen Wumou had been following him since he showed up last night. Even the group of Hidden Dragon Guards around him no longer concealed their whereabouts and almost surrounded the carriage.

In this situation, Wu Feng and Wu Huo could not get close, so they naturally could not convey any useful information. They only knew that Gu Yue was safe for the time being and was fine.

The next day's breakfast was not available, or perhaps not many people in Beiqin had the habit of eating breakfast, so Gu Yue could only eat two cold pancakes to fill his stomach. At nearly noon, the carriage finally stopped in a valley.

Gu Yue got off the carriage.

Shen Wumou was already waiting on the side. When he saw Gu Yue getting off the car, he took out a bright yellow scroll from his arms and said in a deep voice, "Lord Dunxin, please accept the order."

Gu Yue squatted down for a moment, and waited for him to read. By the way, he observed this valley - the terrain was not complicated, just hidden. A small path led to the other side of the mountain. If the map was correct, then that side was...

Shen Wumou frowned.

This man completely disregarded the imperial edict, but he was not in a position to find fault with others in terms of etiquette.

"You should assist the Hidden Dragon Guard Shen Wumou to go to Yunxi, enter the ruins of Prince Shen's Palace, and investigate clues about the Chaozhen Army." Shen Wumou said.

"I accept your order." Gu Yue said.

He took the scroll and glanced through it hastily. Shen Wumou just read it word for word without any fancy moves.

Go to Yunxi Shenwang Mansion, Gu Xu’s hometown?

Why was this task assigned to him?

If the emperor wanted to get news about the Chaozhen army from the former site of Prince Shen's Palace, he could just send this group of Hidden Dragon Guards there. They would search inch by inch and would eventually be able to find some clues.

Moreover, after so many years, he didn't believe that the emperor had not investigated the ruins of Prince Shen's Mansion. Whatever could be discovered, he would have discovered it long ago.

It is intriguing that I was asked to check it out myself.

"I understand. We are on our way to Yunxi now?" Gu Yue looked up at Shen Wumou, hoping to get some information from his expression.

"That's right." Shen Wumou nodded. "To be honest, the Prince Shen's Mansion was a place that our Hidden Dragon Guards had explored many times, but we never found any clues. You and Gu Xu have been together for many years, so I think you must have some advantages."

When Gu Yue heard this, he immediately looked up at Shen Wumou. What does that mean?

It’s no wonder that he is sensitive now, after all, it’s the rumors that disturb people.

Shen Wumou smiled, as if hinting at something: "I'll leave it to you."

Gu Yue nodded silently.

"Please get in the car, it's urgent." Shen Wumou said.

Gu Yue sat back in the carriage.

He touched the ring on his thumb that Gu Xu had given him, lowered his eyes and thought. The emperor's intention was probably not as simple as asking him to investigate the Prince Shen's Mansion.

Is there some secret hidden in Prince Shen’s mansion?

Instead of investigating the epidemic, he went to Yunxi to find Gu Xu's lair. What a coincidence, rumors started spreading the day after he left the capital and separated from Gu Xu.

Gu Yue smiled.

Could this be another plot to sow discord? Well, that’s fine too.

He already had a plan to break the impasse. Now that he was distracting Gu Xu's sight, he could carry out his own plan in secret to avoid any complications.

He didn't want to wait for the court to change, for the emperor to be killed by Gu Xu, and let the rumors settle naturally... The rumors were here, and they would always pop up at some point in the future and become a thorn in people's side; the best way was to solve everything from the root.

……

In the imperial court’s disaster relief convoy.

Su Muying closed his eyes while the servant was massaging his knees.

Someone outside the car rode a horse close to the window and whispered something.

Su Muying opened her eyes.

"The emperor's men are taking action. Haha... Gu Dashi." Su Muying waved his hand, and the servant immediately put away his things neatly, tidied up Su Muying's lifted robe, and stepped on the horizontal bar under the shaft to leave the carriage.

The middle-aged man who looked like a guard and carried a long sword on his back frowned slightly, "It doesn't look like Wu Fei is really willing to cooperate with us."

Su Muying shook his head slightly: "He is not the main force. I just want to make sure he will not oppose us. Of course... it would be best if he wants to get rid of Gu Dashi."

"Do you really want to kill him? Xiao Xu seems to treat him... quite differently." said the middle-aged guard.

"If we don't take action, are we really going to watch Gu Xu become a homosexual? Whether Prince Shen's incense is cut off or not is secondary, but where will the face of the Su family be?" Su Muying frowned.

"...He really hasn't made any arrangements for the rumors." The guard shook his head, "Whatever. He just hasn't seen a good girl. It's better to suffer a short pain than a long one."

"I was a little hesitant at first, thinking that he might be able to be of use to us." Su Muying said, "Unfortunately, something like this happened... It's impossible for him to form an alliance with us."

The guard's face was gloomy.

Su Muying continued, "Besides, the emperor actually asked him to investigate the affairs of Prince Shen's mansion. It's really..."