Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 445 That's a really smooth way to call someone "mother-in-law"!

On the Great Chu delegation's side, Mu Yun Chu and Gu Qing Yue sat facing each other by the fire.

"Why did you get here, Yue? Didn't we agree that you would go directly to Zhucheng and wait for me?"

Looking at Gu Qingyue's travel-worn appearance, Mu Yun Chu felt a pang of heartache.

As soon as he sat down, he lowered his voice and asked.

At that moment, only Gu Yuanming and Gu Yuanen were beside them, so he called her by name.

Gu Qingyue coughed lightly, "Forced by circumstances."

Then, after looking at the three of them, she whispered about how she had been assassinated by the Holy Maiden's men in the dark after leaving the capital, and how she had deduced that Mu Yun Chu and the others were in danger, which was why she had rushed over.

Upon hearing this, Mu Yun Chu and Gu Yuan Ming both had the same expression: their faces darkened!

The Holy Maiden of Nanzhao actually wanted to capture Gu Qingyue.

They are indeed very bold, but what is the reason?

Gu Qingyue and the Holy Maiden have never even met, so what grudge could there be between them?

Mu Yun Chu lowered her brows and pondered for a while, "Could it be like what A Yue said, that it's for the same reason as wanting to harm my mother-in-law? Is she the person behind Prince An?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuanming and Gu Yuanen's lips twitched. That "mother-in-law" sounded so natural!

However, what he said is quite possible.

For a moment, everyone fell silent.

If the Holy Maiden doesn't give up on capturing Gu Qingyue, then Gu Qingyue will be in great danger in Nanzhao.

"Alright, aren't I now the Silver-Masked Asura Young Master Ye? What are you all worried about?!"

Seeing everyone's solemn expressions, Gu Qingyue changed the subject. "Speaking of which, Yue Zhiqi was assassinated, what were you doing there?"

Gu Qingyue looked at Mu Yun Chu.

She was genuinely curious; it was quite a rare sight to see these two working together against an enemy.

Upon hearing this, Mu Yun Chu, seeing Gu Qing Yue's gossipy little eyes, also told her about what happened today.

After listening, Gu Qingyue raised her eyebrows, and she was almost in awe of Yue Zhiqi's luck!

According to Mu Yun Chu, by evening everyone had already set up camp and didn't plan to continue, because the journey to the next town was expected to take half a day, and they wouldn't arrive until midnight.

So everyone stopped.

Unexpectedly, Yue Zhiqi came over on his own initiative, carrying two jars of fine wine, to talk to Mu Yun Chu.

Mu Yun Chu didn't stand on ceremony and accepted the wine. The two of them drank in front of the tent.

Yue Zhiqi went on and on about Nanzhao, even mentioning the Nanzhao King and the Wizard's Temple. Naturally, Mu Yun Chu already knew all of this, so it wasn't surprising.

But he also felt that Yue Zhiqi was acting strangely today. Along the way, the two of them could only be considered nodding acquaintances.

What common ground could two princes from opposing countries possibly have?

But today, he came over and took the initiative to make amends.

The conversation was initially quite calm; the two chatted casually while drinking.

Unexpectedly, a sudden change occurred!

The Tiger Guards on guard not far away were suddenly shot dead, and their screams startled everyone.

Thus, a premeditated assassination attempt began.

In order not to implicate the two delegations here, Yue Zhiqi flew away into the mountains first.

Mu Yun Chu naturally couldn't stand idly by. Without knowing what the enemy was, she would definitely join forces to fight against them.

Let’s take a look at the situation first.

Moreover, with the death of the third prince of Nanzhao who accompanied the Great Chu delegation, he would have difficulty explaining himself to the King of Nanzhao.

If some malicious people in Nanzhao were to turn around and bite us... that would be troublesome!

Until he discovered that those men in black had been trying to avoid fighting with the guards and secret agents of the Great Chu from the very beginning.

He then realized that they weren't targeting him.

He looked around and it was clear that Yue Zhiqi's guards had been relentlessly surrounded and attacked.

Seeing the men in black surrounding her, Mu Yun Chu's usually aloof face showed a hint of worry. How much did the other princes of Nan Zhao want this man dead?

This has nothing to do with me, but... I still have to save him.

"I see!" Gu Qingyue sighed. If that's the case, then it can only mean that, like the Great Chu, the struggle for the throne has begun in Nanzhao and neither is at peace.

However, this is Yue Zhiqi's own business and has nothing to do with them.

"Why did they choose to assassinate Yue Zhiqi while he was still with you? How stupid are they? Aren't they afraid you'll join forces with them?"

Mu Yun Chu rubbed her fingers, paused, and said, "I'm afraid this assassination was decided on short notice, and tonight is the only time we'll be camping out in the wild. It will probably be even more difficult to succeed in the rest of the trip."

Gu Qingyue nodded; that explained it.

"Oh, by the way, I have something here. You've been in Lizhou for a long time and have had a lot of contact with the Nanzhao people. Take a look at what this is?"

Gu Qingyue suddenly remembered the piece of paper with strange symbols that she had obtained from that Protector Jin, and she had been pondering the meaning of these symbols all the way.

She had a gut feeling that this was important.

As he spoke, he handed the paper to Mu Yun Chu.

Mu Yun Chu took it and was so shocked that she stood up.

Gu Qingyue was startled.

"Is it really that important?" Gu Qingyue asked uncertainly.

But what if Protector Jin dies? Will that have any impact?

"Yes, this is very important. This is a map showing the distribution of the new spy hideouts that the Wizarding Temple has planted in Lizhou!" Mu Yunchu gritted her teeth.

what?

A spy operation site?

Gu Qingyue said that she was right!

This Dharma Protector Jin must have had some ulterior motive for coming to Lizhou!

This must be the secret mission that the woman in black was so reluctant to reveal!

"Is it too late to arrest them now? That Protector Jin's poison took effect, and he's already dead."

"It's alright, there's still time, Mu Nan!" Mu Yun Chu said, then turned around and went to find Mu Nan.

After Mu Nan left with the paper, Mu Yun Chu came back.

He moved closer to Gu Qingyue, silently tugged at her hand, and squeezed it. "Don't worry, the writing on it is unique to the Wizard's Temple. I recognize some of it."

I've already handed it over to Mu Nan to find Mu Bei. He'll handle it. Even if Protector Na Jin is dead, those spies probably won't be able to leave immediately. Let Mu Bei go and investigate."

Gu Yuanming and Gu Yuanen: ...Do you still remember where you are? Little sister, do you still remember that you are now the Silver-Masked Asura Young Master Ye?

Two 'men' holding hands and exchanging flirtatious glances right in front of them—it's unbearable!

Seeing her two brothers' expressions, Gu Qingyue realized something. She pulled her hand away from Mu Yun Chu's hand and said, "Speak properly and remember that I am Young Master Ye!"

Gu Qingyue's expression was playful, and her eyes gleamed beneath the silver mask.

Upon hearing this, Mu Yun Chu couldn't help but smile and reached out to pat her head.

Gu Qingyue: ......

"Oh, right, I encountered two other things on the way..."

Gu Qingyue recalled Qin Fang's assassination attempt by the eldest prince and her encounter with Princess Lianye in Sanchun City.

The focus was on the fact that Qin Fang had given away two Heavenly Sacrifice Tokens.

Of course, they also wouldn't overlook the speculation about Princess Lianye's purpose in going to Sanchun City.

Mu Yunchu looked at him with a tender and doting expression.

Gu Yuanming and Gu Yuanen were so angry watching it that their teeth ached.