Value peace

Chapter 81 Unexpectedly

After sending off Mrs. Gu, it's getting late, and tomorrow morning they have to comb their hair. Xinghong made a bed for Gu Xiyan and Huilan went back to their own room.

Duan Yingluo was dressed in light yellow obscene clothes, and she was sitting cross-legged on the small couch with her eyes closed.

This is a compulsory homework for her every day, and it is said that it can refresh her mind.

Looking at Duan Yingluo's peaceful expression, Gu Xiyan couldn't help thinking of the statue of Avalokitesvara holding flowers.

Wang Guowei once said that there are three realms of learning, and the last level is "the crowd searched for him thousands of times, and when they looked back, suddenly, the man was there, in a place where the lights were dim."

Gu Xiyan felt that Duan Yingluo seemed to have reached this level, handling things calmly, giving people a sense of relief.

She was looking at Duan Yingluo and sighed in a daze when Duan Yingluo suddenly opened her eyes.Her eyes were calm and calm, and she smiled: "Are you worried about tomorrow?"

Be a little worried!
Gu Xiyan nodded.

Duan Yingluo smiled: "It's up to people to make things happen, and it's up to God to plan things!"

Gu Xiyan sighed helplessly: "The big deal is that we will go out of the city tomorrow with our swords in hand."

Duan Yingluo laughed, revealing her white and neat white teeth: "Do you think the Habayashi Army, Imperial Guard Army, and Jinwu Army in Shengjing are all idlers?"

Gu Xiyan couldn't help muttering in her heart: Then why did Qi Maosheng get mixed in?

Duan Yingluo seemed to have seen her thoughts, and her expression was gloomy: "The Seventh Elder of Yunze, the Thirteenth Sword of Lianyun, the Two Swords of Willow Leaf... Many people have not been able to go back to Yandi!"

Gu Xiyan was moved.

Duan Yingluo's brows gradually became a little sympathetic: "Those disciples who have already made a name for themselves in the Jianghu are alright, but those who have not yet graduated from the master's school will lose the protection of their elders, and most of them will become robbers or thieves..."

Is this blaming Qi Maosheng?
Gu Xiyan pursed her lips, and said: "They can join the army! They have a lot of kung fu, wouldn't it be better to use their strengths to serve in the army..."

Duan Yingluo smiled and watched Gu Xiyan for a long time.

Although she could feel that there was no malice, Gu Xiyan was still a little uncomfortable being looked at by her, and said, "Did I say something wrong?"

Duan Yingluo smiled and shook her head: "No, you are right."

She looked at Gu Xiyan's face that was as pure as a lotus flower, and smiled calmly: "Girl, it's better to rest early. After leaving the house, it's not so convenient outside."

Gu Xiyan also felt that this topic should not be discussed any further, so she pulled the thin blanket over her body and said with a playful smile, "Good night!"

Duan Yingluo smiled and nodded.

Gu Xiyan turned over and her breathing gradually became steady.

Duan Yingluo looked at the graceful figure in the green sand tent, and slowly closed her eyes.

Miss Gu, you are right.That's why I'm here to protect your safety, and exchange your safety for the future of our five hundred disciples under the Asura sect.If things were really bad enough to save you from the city with a sword, I would do it too...

Duan Yingluo calmed down the distracting thoughts in her heart slowly, quietly waiting for the arrival of tomorrow!

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As the moonlight rises little by little, Wuyuan Garden is shrouded in silver. From the outer courtyard on the east side, noisy laughter with strings and bamboo strings, guessing orders and punching fists can be heard from time to time, which further sets off the tranquility of this small corner of the inner courtyard. .

Duan Yingluo, who was smiling like a Guanyin holding a flower, suddenly opened her eyes, and her black and white pupils were as sharp as an eagle's.

She heard the all-too-familiar soft trampling sound.

Only those who have practiced lightness kung fu have such light footsteps.

Duan Yingluo knew everyone around Gu Xiyan, and no one had such skills.

The voice gradually approached and stopped outside the door.

Duan Yingluo didn't dare to be careless, and gently pulled a sweat towel from her waist.

The silver-red sweat towel reflects gem-like colorful needles in the moonlight.

The visitor hesitated for a moment, his footsteps gradually turned around, and he walked towards the east wing.

Whelan and Xinghong lived there.

Duan Yingluo looked at Gu Xiyan hesitantly.

The moonlight was shining, and the corners of Gu Xiyan's mouth were slightly curled up, and she was soundly asleep. Her pure and white face was as sweet and pure as an epiphyllum blooming quietly at midnight.

There was a light knock on the door from the east wing, and a woman's voice interspersed: "Whelan, open the door quickly."

Soon, there was the sound of lightly walking on the edge of the East Wing.

Although the voice was soft, it was very clear to the ears of an expert like Duan Yingluo.

Duan Yingluo raised her ears.

When the door of the east wing opened with a "squeak", Duan Yingluo also took advantage of the sound and opened the window lattice a crack.

There was no light in the East Wing. Taking advantage of the moonlight, she saw a black figure flashing into the East Wing.

Tomorrow is the day of Whelan's marriage, and things are too sudden and weird.

Duan Yingluo didn't hesitate, she rose and fell as lightly as a swallow, and then leaned against the wall skirt of the east wing.She turned her face sideways, and under the bright moonlight, she could clearly see the movements in Gu Xiyan's room through the wide open window lattice.

She breathed lightly and adjusted the six breaths.

The conversations of the people in the room were heard.

I only heard Huilan say: "...Auntie, I know that I am sorry for your teaching, but for the sake of ten years of education, please accept Huilan this time?"

A clear female voice said: "Whelan, do you know that if something goes wrong, they can blame everything on you, saying that the second girl of the Gu family is young and ignorant, and it's all because you are bewitching..."

"I know, I know. But if I give up this opportunity, I will never be able to live the life I want to live." Whelan said with a choked voice, "No one else knows me, don't you even know me, auntie?" Do you understand me? I followed my aunt all the way from Longzuo to Shengjing, and saw so many tragedies in the world. I still remember clearly, that year when we sold our mouths, because we didn’t even have to eat the leaves stained with soil, the mother did it with her own hands. I killed my daughter and cooked a pot of soup for my husband and son...Auntie, I don't want my children to suffer such a fate one day, and I will do the same thing...Auntie, I beg you, I beg you..."

There was a banging sound in the house.

"Hey!" A long sigh, "Get up!"

The kowtow disappeared.

"I can't help you with anything," the crisp female voice couldn't hide the disappointment, "Go on your own in the future, I just hope you don't regret it!"

"Auntie," Whelan shouted excitedly, "As long as Auntie knows, I won't be afraid of anyone pointing at my spine from now on..."

The person Whelan called Aunt let out another long sigh, and the room fell into a brief silence.

As long as it doesn't affect tomorrow's arrangement, and don't make it necessary for her to go out of Beijing with a sword, Duan Yingluo doesn't want to meddle in her own business.

She was about to leave, but she heard Huilan say: "Auntie, I checked Gu Xiyan carefully, and she doesn't have the book you mentioned by her side."

Duan Yingluo was startled, and listened intently to the conversation in the room with bated breath.

"Are you sure?" Whelan's aunt said solemnly, "Have you ever asked her about her tone?"

"I've inquired about it." Whelan's voice was filled with disdain, "She doesn't seem to know about this at all. No matter it is literary talent or knowledge, she is far different from Miss Gu!"

"That book is neither in Rongyuezhai nor in the palace," Huilan's eldest aunt murmured, "Could it be by Miss Gu's side?"

Huilan said, "Auntie, I found out something and felt a little strange."

"Hurry up!" Whelan's aunt said eagerly.

"In February of this year, two servants named Guiguan and Baibai from Rongyue Zhai disappeared. Master Gu also killed another servant named Shuxiang from Rongyue Zhai. At that time, Master Gu not only sent I went to the nursing home to look for it, and paid 2 taels of silver from the account. I heard that it was given to some gang in Shengjing, so that people from the world would come forward to find these two boys... Some people were beaten to death, but this has never happened before. Look at this, could it be...related to that book!"

There was another silence in the room.

In the room opposite with the wide-open window, Gu Xiyan turned over and sat up suddenly, her face full of horror, as if she was frightened by something.

Duan Yingluo could see clearly by the moonlight, and felt anxious.

I don't know if the woman talking to Whelan has any companions?

I am now more than [-] feet away from Gu Xiyan, if something happens to Gu Xiyan's attention to attract their attention, I am too far away!

Duan Yingluo adjusted her internal breath, transported her Qi to her dantian, and shot into the room like lightning, which frightened Gu Xiyan, who was awakened by the nightmare, to stay there.Seeing this, Duan Yingluo waved her finger in the air, and Gu Xiyan felt a numbness around her neck.She couldn't help smiling bitterly, it seems that this Duan Yingluo's kung fu is indeed much higher than that of Ding Cuiniang, thinking that when Ding Cuiniang clicked on her, she pressed down hard with her fingers...

Seeing that Gu Xiyan's face had returned to calm, Duan Yingluo waved her finger in the air again.

Gu Xiyan blinked at her, and was about to speak, but Duan Yingluo put her index finger in her lips and made a silent gesture, Gu Xiyan looked at her inexplicably.

After all, this is a family matter of the Gu family, let Gu Xiyan handle it by herself.

Duan Yingluo hesitated for a moment, and whispered in Gu Xiyan's ear.

Gu Xiyan showed a surprised look.

Auntie?Could it be Cui Baoyi?I really can't see that she has such a high level of kung fu that she can enter and exit freely in the Forbidden City under curfew?Looking for a book, what kind of book are you looking for?Why don't you come sooner or later, why come tomorrow when Huilan is going to marry into Zuofu in her place?
Gu Xiyan couldn't help looking at the wide-open window lattice in doubt.

Will tomorrow's schedule change because of this?

She was feeling uneasy, but Duan Yingluo suddenly pounced, leaning against her and pressing her on the bed.

Gu Xiyan was startled, and was about to ask why, but she saw Duan Yingluo's stiff body due to tension. She couldn't help looking at Duan Yingluo's face, but saw her looking out sharply, Gu Xiyan Turning his head slightly, he followed Duan Yingluo's gaze.

Through the wide open window, Gu Xiyan saw a woman coming out of the east wing.

She has a slender body and fine fit, and the mouth of the alloy scabbard protruding from her shoulders glows coldly under the moonlight.

Gu Xiyan's head buzzed, and a long time memory came to mind.

It's her, it's her, that woman who rummaged through things in Rongyue Zhai on a stormy night two years ago!

The shadow of the eaves cast half-light on her face, her chin was as white as snow, and her lips were as gorgeous and plump as petals.

Gu Xiyan was convinced.

She is Cui Baoyi!
Since Cui Baoyi was the one who flipped through the things, who was the one who stopped her?

(End of this chapter)