Chapter 55 Just in Time to Help

  Why is Father so good to Shen Guiyan when she's also a family member? Jiang felt puzzled and furrowed her eyebrows.

  If it weren't for her having a crush on Gu Zhaobei, she wouldn't have helped him deceive their master for so long. Originally sent to confuse him, unexpectedly she was the one who got confused instead. It can be said that she had no self-control, but Gu Zhaobei was just too gentle, and she couldn't resist.

  "Do you think I'm particularly close to Yan Er?" Gu Zhaobei smiled and said, "No matter how beautiful she is, she's still a family flower. You're not that kind of person. You and she are not much different, it's just that she's above and you're below."

  "Really?" Jiang's eyes sparkled slightly:

  "Does deceiving you have any benefits?" Gu Zhaobei smiled at her, his waist arched as he pressed her down onto the bed, his head buried in the crook of her neck, being affectionate.

  Mrs. Jiang held him in her arms, comforting herself that Grandfather must have been swindled by those fox spirits outside, and it would be better if he stayed at home more often.

  People like Shen Guiyan didn't get favored, so she doesn't need to be too anxious either.

  Under the bed, Shen Guiyan listened to the movements on the bed, and in her heart, she had already scolded Gu Zhaobei from head to toe.

  This bastard, what a load of nonsense. Last time if it wasn't for Shuang Jiang interrupting him, he would have continued with that attitude, and I wouldn't be surprised. The things he says are all rubbish, and his actions are even more bizarre. Does this person have any sincerity at all?

  After a while, Gu Zhaobei seemed tired and Jiangshi also knew the meaning, so he withdrew. Shen Guiyan hurriedly held her breath and pretended to be dead, lest she would be detected by him.

  The room fell silent for a while, but Gu Zhaobei didn't seem to be going to bed. The door creaked open, as if someone else had come in.

  "The dead body has been sent into the palace, and the young lady's side has also safely exited the city, everything is just waiting for dawn."

  Another unfamiliar voice, but much gentler than the one from daytime.

  "Then you go rest too."

  "Yes."

  A rustling sound came from above, followed by the sound of clothes being taken off. Shen Guiyan's sleepiness was completely gone, while Gu Chao Bei seemed to be preparing for a good night's sleep.

  Where did those people come from? Why does Gu Zhaobei want to send the death warriors into the palace? Isn't he always a useless and incompetent person? Others all say that he is a hopeless case, so why does she think that he has a big plan behind his back?

  Shen Guiyan lay awake for a long time with her eyes open, and didn't fall asleep until she was extremely tired.

  But before they could fall asleep, when it was just getting light outside, the door of the house was suddenly pushed open.

  Gu Zhaobei was naturally awake and quickly closed the door with his hands and feet, supporting the person who came in to sit at the table.

  "...Fortunately, I did not bring shame..."

  Shen Guiyan just heard these four words, and then there was a dull thud.

  The house was very quiet, but outside there were some sounds, as if someone had come all the way from the Prime Minister's mansion and had already reached the gate of the North Courtyard.

  Gu Zhāo Běi didn't hesitate, immediately shoving the person he was supporting under the bed, then quickly cleaning up the bloodstains on the floor. He opened the door and randomly pulled in a passing maid from outside.

  "Ah! Young master." It just so happened that it was Frost's Descent, and Gu Zhaobei was startled by this movement.

  "It's best for me to serve you in the morning." Gu Zhaobei's voice was a little hoarse, and it sounded heart-moving.

  Frost's face turned red, and without saying another word, she stuck to Gu Zhaobei's body, letting him tear open her clothes, with her outer shirt and inner skirt scattered all over the floor.

  Shen Guiyan covered her mouth tightly to prevent herself from screaming, she was hiding well, but suddenly there was a half-dead person next to her, wearing black clothes and with blood on his face, looking extremely frightening.

  Fortunately she was calm enough, otherwise at this time she would have added chaos to Gu Zhaobei, and he would have been overwhelmed.

  There were some moans coming from the bed, Shen Guiyan's face turned red, and her fingers tightened slightly. She glanced at the black-clad man beside her who was still unconscious, covered her mouth and closed her eyes.

  The noise outside grew louder and closer, the main house door was pushed open again, and the footsteps indicated that at least seven or eight people had entered.

  "This..."

  "Ah!" Frost let out a loud shriek, startling everyone at the entrance, who all retreated in unison.

  "What are you doing?" Gu Zhaobei got out of bed, picked up the vase beside him and threw it over: "Do you dare to trespass on my yard? Do you know that this official is the newly appointed Minister of Justice?"

  The people outside were all stunned. The leader cupped his hands and said, "I am the Imperial Guard, and I have been chasing after the assassin all the way here. I hope Your Excellency will forgive my intrusion."

  "An assassin?" Gu Zhaobei frowned: "What kind of assassin would be in the Prime Minister's mansion? Are you saying that the Prime Minister has a heart of rebellion?"

  "I dare not," the man said. "However, it is true that the assassin disappeared near the Prime Minister's residence. The Prime Minister has already given orders for us to search the premises freely."

  Gu Zhaobei's face was full of displeasure: "I was taking advantage of the young madam's absence to indulge in some pleasure with the maid, and I didn't see any assassins. You've disturbed my fun, how are you going to make it up to me?"

  The eunuch frowned, and the sword-bearing guard beside him whispered, "Your Excellency is unaware that this fourth young master of the Gu family has no dignity, he's a spoiled brat who only knows how to indulge in women, it doesn't matter if we don't search here, there definitely won't be anything."

  Gu Zhaobei frowned in dissatisfaction: "I heard that, who did you say is a spoiled rich kid?"

  "How dare you!" The guard who had just spoken hastily retreated a few steps, pulling on the sleeve of Nei Ting Jian, trying to get him to leave.

  Nei Ting Jian was just following Hu Fu Tong Lian, couldn't find anyone to blame and go back to be punished. The person in front of him looked like someone not to be trifled with, he also started to think about retreating: "Your Excellency please calm down, since you said there isn't one, this official will first take his leave."

  He felt relieved in his heart, but his face was still stern. Gu Zhaobei waved his hand impatiently and said, "Hurry up and go, I still have things to attend to."

  "Yes." The eunuch finished his bow and was about to lead everyone out.

  "Halt!" A loud shout came from behind, Gu Zhaobei was startled, and saw the guard at the door making way for a man wearing a shoulder armor to squeeze in.

  "The bloodstains are gone, and you can't just say you won't search without searching?" This man was Hu Chang, the deputy commander of the Imperial Guard, and also a favorite of the Empress Dowager. He strode in, bellowing, and the attendants behind him immediately gained confidence, all looking towards the room.

  He snorted, and Gu Zhaobei brought over half of the Frost Descending with one hand, sitting down on the bed: "So it's Vice Commander Hu, you insist on searching, I have no choice, search then, just don't disturb me and my beauty."

  Hu Chang gave him a glance, snorted coldly, and waved his hand. Three guards immediately came in from behind, searching through all the tables and cabinets.

  Gu Zhaobei was still calm, and he kissed Xue Jiang's neck as if no one was around. Xue Jiang was also bold enough to call out in a charming voice, and the people inside the house and at the door didn't dare look towards the bed, they just lowered their heads and searched around before going to the door to report: "Reporting to Deputy Commander, nothing."

  Hu Chang narrowed his eyes and looked at Gu Zhaobei and Shuang Jiang on the bed without any evasion: "Has the under-bed been checked?"

  Shen Guiyan's breath tightened.

  Gu Zhaobei's smile also faded: "Is Deputy Commander Hu being too excessive? Is he deliberately trying to make things difficult for me today?"

  "This official is just following orders." Hu Chang grunted and beckoned with his hand: "Go take a look under the bed."

  Gu Zhaobei suddenly stood up, his clothes half open, and a hint of anger between his eyebrows: "Does the Tiger Deputy Commander think that with the support of the Empress Dowager, he can humiliate me like this? After investigating, do you still want to investigate again, disturbing my good time with my concubine for three times, what is your intention?"

  "Governor Gu, why must you be so agitated?" Hu Chang said coldly: "The sixth prince was stabbed, it's a serious matter, but just take a look under the bed and the suspicion can be cleared up. Why must you obstruct, sir?"

  If you don't stop bothering me, I'll die. Gu Zhaobei gritted his teeth and stood in front of Hu Chang, saying: "Everyone knows that my temper is strange and unruly, and today, whoever it is, has made me unhappy. Unless they step on my corpse to get past, otherwise, don't even think about it!"

  Everyone in the house was stunned, and Hu Chang also furrowed his brow, with his hand already on the hilt of his sword.

  "Bei Er." A voice came from outside, it was Gu Gong's.

  His heart sank and Gu Zhaobei's face turned pale. It was truly one calamity after another, with Gu Chengxiang arriving, he couldn't be stopped no matter what.

  His eyes were slightly red as he glanced at the people at the door. Gu Zhaobei had already begun to consider the possibility of killing all these people in this courtyard.

  "Father."

  "Don't be ridiculous." The Prime Minister strode into the house, furrowed his brow and gave him a once-over, then glanced at Frost's disheveled clothes beside him. His face darkened as he said, "Step aside, there's a limit to your impertinence!"

  Gu Zhaobei stiffened his body, but Hu Chang personally came forward and pushed him away: "If they can't find it by searching, then I'll do it myself!"

  A sturdy hand reached out to the satin hanging under the bed, and Gu Zhaobei could no longer hold back his head, with murderous intentions surging in his heart.

  A slender hand stretched out from under the bed and gently grasped Tiger Chang's hand. Tiger Chang was taken aback, momentarily stunned, but then heard a woman's voice coming from under the bed: "No need to search anymore, it's me down here."

  Gu Zhaobei took a deep breath in reverse, turned his head and looked under the bed. Gu Chengxiang beside him also frowned and came forward.

  Shen Guiyan lifted the brocade and slowly came out, her autumn eyes scanning towards Hu Chang with a hint of sorrow: "I didn't expect you to be so wise and powerful, I've been hiding here for so long, my husband didn't even notice, but you saw through it at a glance."

  What a beautiful girl! Hu Chang's eyes were wide with wonder, but Shen Guiyan was unable to get up, gritting her teeth against the pain in her back and leaning halfway under the bed: "Luckily I had a sudden idea to hide under the bed today, or else I wouldn't have seen this wonderful thing... Feng Jiang, you're so bold!"

  Disheveled and frightened, Frost stood to one side, staring at Young Madam who was even more ferocious than usual. Unconsciously, she knelt down: "Young Madam please forgive me! I didn't intentionally try to seduce Young Master, it's just that Young Master..."

  Hu Chang finally came back to his senses and looked at Gu Zhaobei: "This..."

  Gu Zhaobei ignored him and stared with wide eyes: "Didn't you say that today was the day to return to your natal home? How could you be hiding under this bed?"

  Shen Guiyan let out a sigh and knelt down in front of Gu Gonggong: "Please, sir, you have to do something about this!"