Chen Zhizhou, he wants to hand over his secret guard to me.

"Lefeng, get up."

Gu Qing helped him up with both hands: "Just call me Madam as before."

"Yes, ma'am."

Liao Feng bowed his head.

He rarely appears in public and his temperament is quieter and less talkative than Xuanfeng.

Gu Qing was silent for a moment, then said earnestly, "I know what Chen Zhizhou meant. He's worried that I'd be in danger here alone, so he asked you to stay with me. But if Chen Zhizhou and I were in danger at the same time, who would you save?"

Le Feng said without any hesitation: "Save the Madam."

"What if Chen Zhizhou also falls into the trap and is unable to save himself?" Gu Qing continued to ask.

"Ma'am," he said, as firm as ever.

Gu Qing frowned.

Liao Feng is indeed a good swordsman. He only follows the orders of his master and never mixes in his personal emotions.

"Since you have accepted me as your master, remember what I said today. If one day Chen Zhizhou and I fall into a trap at the same time, you must save him first."

Gu Qing said word by word.

Liao Feng, who never had any expression, now had a look of hesitation and confusion on his face.

After thinking for a long time, he bowed his head and obeyed: "Liao Feng will remember this."

Gu Qing breathed a sigh of relief and suddenly smiled, "I'm just a woman, I don't need a secret guard as powerful as you. You should do something great with Chen Zhizhou."

Hearing this, Le Feng couldn't help but reveal admiration and respect in his eyes.

He has followed his master for more than ten years and has never met such a smart and capable woman. Gu Qingcai should be the one standing by his master's side.

"Oh, there's one more thing."

Gu Qing remembered something, and her eyes suddenly turned cold. "Today, the eldest lady said that since moving into this inn, she has been sleeping very soundly at night and has not woken up all night, but she has the habit of getting up at night. What do you think?"

Liao Feng was silent for a moment, a hint of caution and danger in his eyes: "Madam, do you suspect that there is something wrong with this store?"

"Maybe it's the incense?"

Gu Qing couldn't deny it, his expression was gloomy and unclear.

"Well, first go to the stables and check if there's anything unusual. Also, keep a close eye on the innkeepers and servants. If they see any movement, report it immediately."

"Understood." Le Feng accepted the task and disappeared into the house.

Gu Qing's heart was always hanging.

Since I came here, first Cuiping disappeared and then my mother-in-law lost consciousness for no reason at night. It was really strange.

That night, the moon was bright and the stars were sparse.

A whole night has passed since Cuiping disappeared, and there is still no news.

Xuanfeng sent another letter this afternoon, saying that he still couldn't find any trace of Cuiping.

Things are getting weirder.

Gu Qing sat by the window. The sky, which had been dull for a long time, was suddenly opened by the moonlight, revealing a light white veil.

The air was also much fresher than during the day. She couldn't help but close her eyes and take a deep breath. When she opened her eyes again, there was someone sitting next to her.

Gu Qing was startled and almost cried out. After seeing who was coming, she angrily said, "Why are you walking so quietly? You didn't even tell me you were coming?"

Chen Zhizhou hugged her from behind, and the beard on his chin pricked Gu Qing, making her feel a little uncomfortable: "It's itchy."

After saying this, she couldn't help but feel distressed.

In the past few days, Chen Zhizhou has been working tirelessly for the people of Huaishui City, and even forgot to clean up himself, with fatigue in his eyes.

Gu Qing couldn't bear to be angry anymore, so she turned around and held his face with both hands: "You have lost a lot of weight in the past two days."

Chen Zhizhou was gentle in the twilight, his hands pinching Gu Qing's waist, and murmured: "Madam cares about me, so what does it matter if I lose some weight?"

"Don't mess around."

Gu Qing smiled angrily, and her soft fingers touched his itchy chin: "When everything is settled, let's go to the north to escape the summer heat."

Chen Zhizhou let her do whatever she wanted: "Madam, do whatever you want, and your husband will accompany you."

Gu Qing laughed heartily, but then he became serious again after a while: "Okay, let me tell you something serious. What do you think about Cui Ping's matter?"

"Could it be the second wife who did it?"

Chen Zhizhou's face looked gloomy.

He always insists on hitting the target with one blow and leaving no room for the enemy. Since the second branch is the most suspicious, it would be better to ask directly.

"Madam, how about we put on a play with Mrs. Lu?"

A hint of evil amusement appeared on Chen Zhizhou's face.

Gu Qing was puzzled. She had never seen Chen Zhizhou so cunning before. "What's this play? How do you act it?"

"It depends on whether she can be forced to confess."

.....

As the moon sank in the west, the entire Yinshan City became unusually quiet. The city was held in the arms of the mountains, like a sleeping baby.

The lights in the inn were turned off, and it was pitch black everywhere. Even the doorman couldn't resist his sleepiness and dozed off while sitting at the door.

In the room on the third floor opposite, Mrs. Lu tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep due to heavy worries, and could only sigh incessantly.

Under the night sky, Gu Qing was held in Chen Zhizhou's arms.

The latter's footwork was so light that it seemed as if he was riding the wind. Gu Qing held his neck firmly and looked at the rolling mountains under the hazy moonlight.

The two of them landed gracefully on the rooftop, their clothes fluttering in the wind. Chen Zhizhou hugged Gu Qing tightly and asked with concern, "Are you cold?"

Gu Qing shook his head silently, signaling him not to worry, then untied the tiles on Lu's roof and used his body to block the pouring moonlight to avoid alerting the enemy.

"Look at Mrs. Lu, I'm afraid she won't be able to sleep tonight."

Chen Zhizhou sneered and whispered in Gu Qing's ear: "How can you sleep with so many banknotes on you?"

"This money could cost her life at any time."

Gu Qing looked at him, and the two of them cooperated with each other tacitly.

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