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Chapter 446 Fishing Lights on the Riverbank, Undercurrents Flowing

Gu Junze coughed lightly to cover his embarrassment: "It's been a long time since I've done this, so I'm a bit rusty."

Yingyi silently handed over another fishing rod. Gu Junze tried again, and this time he controlled his strength and successfully cast the hook into the water.

However, his posture was too upright, almost sitting stiffly, staring at the water without moving, with a solemn expression, as if he were attending a court assembly.

Seeing his father's posture, Xuan Ge'er also picked up a small wooden stick, sat down next to him, and imitated Gu Junze, holding the "fishing rod" with his right hand and his left hand behind his back, his little face tense.

"Go, Daddy! ... Big fish!" Xuan-ge'er said in his childish voice, his eyes full of admiration for his father.

Chu Ruohan was amused by the earnest looks of the father and son. She pulled Song Ruyan to sit on the grass nearby and watched them fish. A warm feeling of happiness rose in her heart.

However, as time passed, Gu Junze's fishing rod remained completely still.

In the distance, Doctor Qian had already caught two fish of moderate size, and Song Ruyan had also caught one. Only the dignified General Zhenguo had not caught a single fish all day.

Gu Junze's brows furrowed, his initial patience gradually wearing thin.

He swung the line again with great force, and the fishing line snapped once more. The hook flew far away, and the entire fishing rod almost flew off its feet. Fortunately, he reacted quickly and managed to keep the rod from slipping out of his hand.

"It seems that fishing is even more difficult than leading troops into battle," Gu Junze shook his head helplessly and said with self-deprecation.

In the end, Yingyi couldn't bear to watch any longer and silently took the fishing rod. Before long, he caught more than a dozen plump river fish, solving everyone's lunch problem.

The group busied themselves by the river, cleaning the fish they had caught, while Gu Junze started a fire to prepare to grill the fish.

"General, these fish are enough for our lunch." Yingyi handed the cleaned fish to Gu Junze.

Gu Junze nodded and took it, skillfully skewering the fish onto a wooden stick and placing it above the fire.

Although he's not good at fishing, he's quite adept at grilling fish.

Xuan-ge squatted down next to Gu Junze, his little nose gently sniffing, his eyes fixed on the fish meat that was slowly changing color.

Gu Junze affectionately patted his son's head: "Wait a little longer, it can only be eaten after it's cooked."

Shadow Three appeared silently behind Gu Junze, leaned down and whispered in his ear, "General, we have spotted more than ten men in black approaching from the southeast. They are moving stealthily and are probably coming for us."

Gu Junze paused slightly, then continued turning the fish, his expression unchanged, only the corners of his lips slightly upturned, revealing a cold smile.

He silently made a gesture, and the shadow guards understood, leaving without making a sound and disappearing into the woods like ghosts.

Song Ruyan keenly sensed the change in atmosphere, and the moment her eyes met Gu Junze's, she understood what was going on.

She put down the wildflowers in her hand, stood up, brushed the grass clippings off her skirt, and a hint of fighting spirit flashed in her eyes.

“Qian Mingyuan,” Song Ruyan winked at Doctor Qian, “I’m going to the woods to find some wild fruit. You keep an eye on things for me.”

Dr. Qian understood immediately and nodded in response, "Go ahead, be careful."

Song Ruyan smiled and responded, then turned and walked deeper into the woods, quickening her pace...

Chu Ruohan watched Song Ruyan's departing figure, then glanced at Gu Junze, whose expression remained unchanged, and understood seven or eight parts of the situation.

She held Xiao Qingchen tightly in her arms, but her expression remained unchanged. She simply called Xuan Ge'er to her side and gently coaxed him.

"Xuan'er, come to your mother and see if your sister has woken up."

Xuan-ge'er obediently ran to his mother's side and looked curiously at his sleeping sister.

Chu Ruohan secretly gripped the dagger hidden in her sleeve, ready to respond at any moment.

Gu Junze continued to focus on grilling the fish, as if nothing had happened.

His movements remained calm and unhurried, and he even sprinkled some of the seasonings he carried with him to make the aroma of the fish even more enticing.

The wind began to rustle in the woods, but it did not disturb the tranquility of the riverbank.

About half an hour later, the shadow guards returned one after another, carrying a faint smell of blood, but their clothes were neat and there was no sign of anything amiss.

Song Ruyan was the last to return, carrying a few wild fruits in her hand, with a nonchalant smile on her face.

"General, it's been resolved," Yingyi said in a low voice, so soft that only Gu Junze could hear it.

Gu Junze nodded slightly, took the grilled fish off the fire, and distributed it to everyone: "Try it, it should taste good."

Chu Ruohan took the grilled fish and could smell the faint scent of blood on the shadow guards, but she didn't ask anything. She simply tore off a small piece of fish and fed it to Xuan-ge'er.

"Delicious!" Xuan-ge'er chewed the fish, his eyes sparkling.

Gu Junze smiled and patted his son's head: "Eat more if you like it."

Song Ruyan took a skewer of grilled fish, took a bite, and exclaimed, "General, your grilled fish skills are quite good! Much better than your fishing skills!"

Everyone laughed upon hearing this, even the usually silent shadow guards had a slight upturn at the corners of their mouths.

The atmosphere lightened considerably for a moment.

"This river has just thawed, and the fish are incredibly fresh and delicious; they'll smell wonderful when grilled," Gu Junze said calmly, his gaze meeting Chu Ruohan's, silently conveying his message.

Chu Ruohan understood and asked softly, "After we finish eating, shall we continue on our way?"

Gu Junze nodded: "Yes, let's take advantage of the early hour and travel a little further."

The group quickly finished their lunch and packed their belongings.

Gu Junze personally helped Chu Ruohan and the children onto the carriage and said in a low voice, "The journey ahead may be a bit bumpy, so please take good care of the children."

Chu Ruohan held his hand and said softly, "I understand, you should be careful too."

Gu Junze nodded, turned around, mounted his horse, and the group embarked on their journey once again.

As dusk fell, the group finally arrived at Qing Shi Town. The town wasn't bustling, but it had a certain charm reminiscent of the water towns of Jiangnan.

Gu Junze rode ahead on his horse, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily.

The carriage behind them moved slowly, and Chu Ruohan gently rocked the little Qingchen in her arms, coaxing him softly.

Xuan-ge'er was already sleepy from the bumpy ride in the carriage, and he was fast asleep next to Chu Ruohan.

“The town center is just ahead,” Gu Junze said, reining in his horse and turning to the group. “I have already arranged accommodations at the Qingxi Inn, which is not far from here.”

Song Ruyan rode forward, looked around, and said in a low voice, "This town is quiet, but it's a bit too quiet."

“No need to worry,” Gu Junze said. “The Shadow Guards have already scouted the area, and there is nothing unusual in the town.”

The group walked through several quiet alleys, turned a corner, and a three-story inn came into view.

A wooden sign hangs in front of the door, bearing the four powerful characters "Qingxi Inn".