Chapter 16 Wumeng Manor (6) Between lips and teeth, an endless life...

"This place is sparsely populated and has a tranquil and elegant scenery. It's truly a perfect fit."

As he said this, he slowly approached Gu Congxing.

Although Lan Jue's expression remained calm, the curve of his lips was stiff, and his pupils were filled with deep gloom.

Gu Congxing's heart skipped a beat: He is angry!

No matter how arrogant and domineering he was in the past, Lan Jue never got really angry and always tolerated and indulged him.

But why is he angry now? !

Gu Congxing felt the silent anger approaching and couldn't help but take a step back.

Unexpectedly, this action further angered Lan Jue. His expression turned completely cold and he stepped forward to grab Gu Congxing's hand.

But at this moment, Xiao Wangyou took a step forward and stood in front of Gu Congxing.

His expression was still grim, and his voice was deep: "Lan Jue, calm down."

Lan Jue looked at him, his face as cold as frost: "I'll only say this once, get out of the way."

Their gazes met in the air, neither of them willing to look away, as if a battle was about to break out.

Gu Congxing stood behind Xiao Wangyou, a little confused.

Why is Xiao Wangyou standing in front of me?

Why does Lan Jue look like he has discovered an affair?

Why are they confronting each other like this?

His thoughts turned, and he felt that he should at least deny the tryst first, but he saw a beautiful and tall figure walking towards him.

It turned out to be Deputy Commander Tao Xueting.

Xiao Wangyou uttered a "tsk" sound, knowing that she had to leave with Tao Xueting, but unexpectedly, she just bowed and said to Gu Congxing:

"Your Highness, please follow me."

Gu Congxing asked in surprise: "Looking for me?"

"Yes. Her Majesty the Queen has ordered me to come find you. I hope you will leave now."

Gu Congxing was eager to escape from this strange and embarrassing situation, so he agreed without hesitation and followed her to Qianyuan Hall.

The two gazes behind him seemed to have substance, one of which seemed to be piercing him through. Gu Congxing got goosebumps and silently quickened his pace.

The night was dark, and I didn't know when the dark clouds had wrapped around the bright moon, trapping it in a gloomy cloud, leaving only a little remaining light to the world.

Gu Congxing followed Tao Xueting silently, his thoughts gradually returning from the Shura scene just now, and he observed the back in front of him.

Tao Xueting was a woman of extraordinary ability, enjoying the trust of both the emperor and the empress. It was said that she was able to ascend to the position of deputy commander of the Imperial Guards thanks to the support of the emperor and the empress.

Thinking of this, Gu Congxing paused slightly.

He looked around and saw that this place was as quiet as the rockery in the back hall. Even the lake on the left was calm.

Come to think of it, it’s fine for me, but why doesn’t Tao Xueting light a lamp?

I did it to avoid being discovered by others, so what was her reason?

"...Commander Tao, your eyesight is truly remarkable. You can actually see without light."

Tao Xueting did not answer, but just walked forward at the same pace.

Gu Congxing stopped silently.

Tao Xueting noticed it immediately and turned around: "Your Highness, please don't delay us."

Gu Congxing looked around again, and a chill ran down his spine.

"This is not the road leading to Qianyuan Palace." If he had not walked through the palace today, he would definitely not have recognized it.

He took a step back and glared at Tao Xueting: "What exactly are your intentions?"

Tao Xueting removed the humble and submissive expression on his face, and looked at Gu Congxing expressionlessly, with a cold light flashing in his eyes.

"His Royal Highness is different from what is said outside. He is not stupid. But... it is a little late."

As soon as she finished speaking, a black shadow suddenly rushed out from the shadow of the trees behind her, and a cold light flashed on the sharp blade!

"!" Gu Congxing immediately retreated, narrowly avoiding the knife and having a few strands of hair cut off.

But at this moment, another black shadow rushed out from behind Tao Xueting, and stabbed Gu Congxing's back with a short blade!

Oops!

Gu Congxing only saw the cold light approaching rapidly in his peripheral vision. He suddenly turned around and squatted to avoid the attack. He then supported himself on the ground with his hands and launched a sweeping kick!

The assassin holding the short blade was kicked by him and cried out in pain: "Damn it!"

This sound… ?

Gu Congxing was surprised and suspicious: he had clearly heard this voice before!

Just when he was stunned, the assassin holding a sharp blade suddenly pounced on him, and the tip of the blade pierced deeply into Gu Congxing's side!

"Ugh...!" Gu Congxing was stabbed but did not dodge. He took advantage of the extremely close distance and punched the assassin right in the temple!

"Damn it! Damn it!" The assassin was hit and the black cloth covering his face was torn off, revealing a still childish face.

Gu Congxing's pupils suddenly shrank: I clearly recognize this face!

It's not a false memory like Uncle Lin and A Luo's, but someone he knows himself!

But at this moment, a rope was thrown from behind him and wrapped around him in an instant, making him unable to move.

"Tsk! You--" Gu Congxing struggled hard, but the rope became tighter and tighter, and the wound was bleeding.

"Hmph, Deng Zhao and Huo Chen, you are really weak. You can actually fight an unarmed person to a draw." Tao Xueting said.

Deng Zhao struggled to his feet and angrily said, "If it weren't for me and my cousin, how could you have succeeded in your sneak attack?"

Huo Chen covered his head and said, "That's enough. Let's finish him off quickly and don't let anything else happen."

Tao Xueting snorted coldly and turned his gaze to Gu Congxing. He saw that his side was covered in blood, and his arms and legs were tied up with ropes, but he was still struggling like a blood-stained trapped beast.

Although he was clearly doomed, his eyes were still filled with an uncompromising light. Due to excessive force, veins popped out on his fair and plump forehead.

Seeing this, Tao Xueting paused for some reason, about to swing her weapon. She had always felt that this face should be indifferent and proud, but sometimes it would reveal a genuine smile that could steal everyone's attention without him noticing.

He shouldn't be struggling and looking so embarrassed.

"...Why are you still struggling? You will surely die today."

Gu Congxing looked up at her and asked instead of answering, "How can you be willing to be killed like this when you know nothing?"

Hearing this, Deng Zhao sneered and said, "If you want to die with a clear conscience, I might as well tell you. This Commander Tao in front of you should have been named Guo."

Having said this, Tao Xueting's brows twitched suddenly. She seemed to want to say something, but in the end she just lowered her eyes.

"The Guo family was once a family of scholars, but they were reduced to slavery for offering advice to the late emperor! The reason is because of Gu Yuan from your family!"

"You died at the hands of the Guo family, you deserved it."

"ridiculous!!"

Gu Congxing immediately retorted, "What has the grudge between our ancestors got to do with you and me? It was the late emperor who set fire to the mountain and killed Gu Yuan, and it was also the late emperor who followed the plot and punished the Guo family!"

"If you want revenge, you should seek it from the late emperor! Planning a sneak attack and outnumbering the weak is nothing!"

Seeing that he dared to argue even when facing death, Deng Zhao could not help but get angry and immediately rolled up his sleeves to punch him again.

"Stop!" Tao Xueting subconsciously spoke out to stop him, but when he came to his senses, he was a little confused.

She met Deng Zhao's puzzled gaze and feigned indifference, saying, "He's going to die anyway, so what's the point of throwing one more punch? It's better to let him know the whole story and let him be completely heartbroken."

"Oh, there is no greater sorrow than a dead heart? Your psychological strategy is quite good." Deng Zhao raised a malicious smile and walked in front of Gu Congxing.

"Well, then I'll let you know our true purpose."

"Didn't you ask us to seek revenge on the late emperor? Gu Congxing, do you really think we would let him go?"

"To tell you the truth, our goal is the Xiang Dynasty! The Guo family's tragic death implicated my ancestors, leaving over a hundred people displaced!"

"Two generations of emperors have been warlike, constantly waging wars abroad and imposing heavy taxes and levies at home. This damned rule should have ended long ago! And you are the first chess piece in the process of destroying the Xiang Kingdom, Gu Congxing!"

"Only when you die will that so-called Duke of the Nation, Gu Yu, start a complete rebellion! Only when the border and the government are in chaos will we have an opportunity to take advantage of it!"

"So you have to die!"

Gu Congxing couldn't help but open his eyes wide when he heard his words.

So that's how it is. No wonder Gu Yu couldn't return to Beijing for many years. It was probably because he was in control of a large army and the emperor regarded him as a serious threat!

No wonder the Duke and his wife didn't take me to the border. It turned out that they wanted to keep me in Beijing as a hostage!

The Duke of Zhenguo has loyally guarded the border for many years, but he still struggles to gain the emperor's trust. If his only beloved son is killed in the capital, the precarious peace between the Duke of Zhenguo and the emperor will be completely shattered!

If he hears more rumors and is instigated, I'm afraid he will rebel completely!

"So that's how it is..." Gu Congxing lowered his eyes and thought carefully, looking as if he had suddenly realized something.

Deng Zhao and Huo Chen didn't see the despair they expected on his face, so they shouted, "You and your father will be buried with the Xiang Kingdom!"

But unexpectedly, Gu Congxing immediately raised his head with clear eyes.

"Do you really think he's my father? Could it be that you've never doubted your own identity?"

Tao Xueting's expression suddenly changed, but at this moment Huo Chen flew into a rage as if a sore spot had been touched: "Enough! Who wants to listen to your nonsense again! Die——"

He suddenly drew out his long knife and stabbed Gu Congxing in the heart!

"No--!" Tao Xueting screamed to stop it but it was too late. Seeing that the blade was about to pierce Gu Congxing, she pushed with all her strength and pushed Gu Congxing directly into the lake!

"Bang--"

There was a loud noise on the water surface, and Gu Congxing crashed into it, causing waves to splash everywhere.

"Tao Xueting! What are you doing!" Huo Chen yelled.

Deng Zhao also had a strange look on his face, obviously realizing that Tao Xueting was about to turn against him. But when he was about to say something, he heard an unusual noise.

"Oh no! Someone is coming, retreat quickly!"

He grabbed the two people who were arguing, jumped onto the treetop, and soon disappeared.

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Gu Congxing suddenly fell into the lake, with the cold and smelly water filling his mouth and nose. He forced himself to close his mouth and hold his breath, trying his best to move his limbs.

Fortunately, the ropes that were entangled with him fell apart as he entered the water, and his body was free again.

He was delighted and was about to swim upstream, but suddenly he found that his limbs were weak and powerless!

Oh no, I lost too much blood before!

In the icy darkness, Gu Congxing's heart sank endlessly.

Am I going to die?

The annoying buzzing sounded in his ears again. Gu Congxing tried his best to wave his arms, but he only sank deeper and deeper.

Am I going to die?

Just like that, as a pawn in a strategy to destroy a country, he died silently?

I can’t accept this! I can’t accept this——!

I clearly still have an unfinished mission!

Yes! That's right! I still have things I need to finish. If I end it here, they will be stuck in the same situation!

them……? !

In a flash, the fog in Gu Congxing's mind was suddenly broken!

At the moment of life and death, memories come back!

That’s right! Master, Big Brother, Little Brother!

I came here just to save my master.

[Ding! Host! You can finally hear my voice!]

It turns out that the previous headaches and tinnitus were all caused by the system!

Along with the cheers of the system, the spiritual power in his body suddenly surged back, a golden light flowed through Gu Congxing Liuli's eyes, and the sword intent suddenly appeared!

"boom--"

He suddenly swung out a tremendous amount of spiritual power downwards, and with the reaction force, he flew upwards rapidly and successfully jumped out of the water!

Gu Congxing jumped down from the air, but as soon as he landed, his eyes went dark and he fell to the ground powerlessly.

Damn it! I've lost too much blood! Add to that the damp, cold air from the lake and it's entering my body—

Even if the spiritual power is restored, the body can no longer support it!

He wanted to take the elixir from the storage bag, but suddenly realized that he was dressed as a prince, so where would he get the magic weapon?

“Damn…”

He cursed softly and collapsed to the ground helplessly.

In the last moment before he lost consciousness, he heard hurried footsteps.

A hand kept patting his face, and then reached under his nostrils to test his breath.

There seemed to be a tearful call in his ears, but in Gu Congxing's ears it had gradually faded away.

However, at this moment, a big hand grabbed Gu Congxing's jaw like a pair of pliers and suddenly pried his mouth open!

The next moment, the soft lips tightly covered Gu Congxing's lips, and the fusion of lips and teeth brought endless vitality -

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Kiss!

Memory revived, counterattack began!

System: Finally, the Lun family was released from the cold palace QAQ