Chapter 812 The Truth - News Has Arrived

Yun Yichen used his influence to help him find out the real reason why Ji Jia Dalang was injured, while Ji Wenxuan secretly helped him and became the leader of the Ji family army.

Thinking of his proud father, Ji Wenxuan couldn't help but thank Yun Yichen even though he had helped him for so many years.

Yun Yichen was naturally unaware of Ji Wenxuan's thoughts. At this moment, his biggest worry was not being able to find the old man's whereabouts.

He obtained some fragmented information from his deputy, but this information was not enough to help him find the place. His only clue was that the place was located on a high mountain in the west.

As autumn turned to winter, an unprecedented heavy snow fell on the second day of the twelfth lunar month.

A horse-drawn carriage was forced to stop by the side of the mountain road.

"Madam, with such heavy snow, we'd better find a place to rest first."

The speaker was none other than Wuyin, who had followed Gu Shuyan out.

Gu Shuyan looked at the road ahead, which was obscured by the heavy snow. Although she was eager to continue her journey, she had no choice but to back down for everyone's safety.

"Let's go back to the town we just passed through and continue our journey after the heavy snow."

Unlike the north, the western mountains are different. Even though the town is right in front of you, it still takes half an hour to get the carriage on the road.

When they arrived in town, the ground was covered in snow. The carriage struggled to a stop in front of an inn, and the maids braved the wind and snow to quickly help Gu Shuyan down from the carriage.

"It's a good thing we didn't bring Jiankang with us, otherwise, he would have been too small to withstand all the wind and snow along the way."

Gu Shuyan really wanted to keep the child with her at the time, but now it seems that entrusting her to the Ji family for care was such a wise choice.

"In my opinion, Madam shouldn't have come. The young master is still so young and needs constant care. Madam herself hasn't fully recovered yet. If something had happened to her on the way, how would we explain it to you?"

Yufei complained, but she didn't forget to stuff the hot water bottle into Gu Shuyan's hand.

"Since we're already out here, there's no point in saying all this. Now I just hope to find my husband as soon as possible and then bring the Emperor of Wei back with me."

Gu Shuyan's words carried a hint of heaviness, and she was clearly more mature than before.

The master and his servants walked toward the inn, and as soon as they entered, the innkeeper personally came to greet them.

The shopkeeper had noticed them as soon as they got off the carriage. Although the women were dressed in ordinary clothes, the fabric was brand new and they had an extraordinary air about them. The shopkeeper was certain that these women were no ordinary people.

"Are you ladies stopping by for a meal or to stay at the inn?"

The innkeeper greeted them warmly, but the group didn't look at him; instead, they looked around the layout of the inn.

"Yufei, this is fine!"

As Gu Shuyan spoke, she took the first step upstairs, and then Yu Fei looked at the innkeeper and asked her to prepare guest rooms for them.

"Who are these people? Why are they so arrogant?"

The speaker was one of the men eating downstairs. He was a burly man who was leering at Gu Shuyan with his lecherous eyes.

Upon hearing this, the man beside him turned around and glanced at the master and servant who were going upstairs, then slapped the man on the head.

"Stop looking, your eyeballs are going to pop out if you keep looking."

Upon hearing this, the burly man impatiently slapped his companion's hand, then reluctantly looked away at a middle-aged man who appeared to be around forty years old sitting in the main seat.

"Boss, we brothers haven't been with a woman in ages, what do you think of these..."

As he spoke, the man gave the middle-aged man a wink, the meaning of which was unspoken.

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man turned around to look at Gu Shuyan and her maid. Although he couldn't see their faces clearly, just by looking at their beautiful backs and the aura they exuded, it was clear that these rough men couldn't possibly have any designs on them.

"Hurry up and eat, or that person will get impatient."

The middle-aged man spoke coldly, and the other man curled his lip, glanced at the women one last time, and silently began eating the rice in his bowl.

Gu Shuyan was led into the best room, and after the shopkeeper left, she finally lay down on the bed.

Yun Yichen's departure lasted for such a long time, and it took her a long time to receive each letter she wrote back. She knew about the situation on the frontier and also about their final efforts.

But he went to find the old man's whereabouts all by himself, which was no different from looking for a needle in a haystack.

"Did you bring the map?"

Gu Shuyan lay down for a moment, then suddenly sat up in bed.

Upon hearing this, Wuyin quickly pulled out a map from her pocket. A location marked on it was the very place where they were currently staying.

Yun Yichen looked at the heavy snow outside the door, his brows furrowing almost imperceptibly.

"Master, there's news."

Zhong Lin hurried in from outside, his face weathered, but he couldn't hide the joy in his eyes.

Yun Yichen quickly turned around and asked him to tell him the news he had just received.

"According to our people, a group of people were seen coming down from Yufeng Mountain today and going directly to the town at the foot of the mountain. Some people recognized that the leader was the former deputy general of Jin who disappeared back then."

Over the years, Yun Yichen had heard countless pieces of news, but this was the only one that finally brought a smile to his face.

It's already December, and I hope to resolve this matter soon so I can go back and celebrate the New Year with my wife and children.

"Take our men and head to town."

Yun Yichen immediately gave the order. Zhong Lin looked at the heavy snow outside and said, "Traveling in this heavy snow is probably dangerous. Why don't we wait until the snow stops before we set off?"

"Are you planning to wait until the snow stops and then go looking for something that isn't there, instead of rushing on the road because of the heavy snow?"

Yun Yichen glared at Zhong Lin with annoyance. How come this guy is getting dumber and dumber? He doesn't even understand such a simple principle?

To prevent Yun Yichen from having any thoughts of replacing him, Zhong Lin hurriedly walked out, saying as he went, "I will gather everyone immediately."

Watching Zhong Lin rush out the door, Yun Yichen shook his head helplessly.

The heavy snow lasted for a whole day, and by evening, even the inn was too cold to leave.

Gu Shuyan had originally wanted to send someone to inquire about the news, but now she could only stare blankly at the snow outside the window.

To be honest, although it was just a small town, the snow scene was extremely beautiful, but unfortunately Gu Shuyan was unmoved by it.

The two maids sat quietly around the stove, neither daring to disturb Gu Shuyan.

With a loud bang, the three people sitting in the room were startled, and then they heard a commotion downstairs.

Gu Shuyan frowned and gave Wuyin a wink. Wuyin was about to open the door to see what was going on when the door was pushed open forcefully from the outside.