Chapter 127 (Chapter 127) ...

Chapter 127 Two Eyes Gazing at Each Other

Linghao truly couldn't understand Gongzi Yu's thought process—why would this person connect his master and mistress to discussing marriage with his master? Since she didn't understand, she simply asked.

After his initial panic subsided, Gongzi Yu realized it was an absolutely brilliant idea. Hearing Ling Hao's question, he replied matter-of-factly, "With both our elders present, we can discuss marriage, can't we?"

Ling Hao: "..."

Okay, it's just that her thought process didn't lead her here.

"No, that won't work." Ling Hao shook her head.

Gongzi Yu looked at her in confusion, "Why not?"

“Because I don’t want to get married yet,” Linghao replied.

"Alright then." Although Gongzi Yu felt a little regretful, he was not sad.

The two spoke candidly and without shyness about marriage. Now that one had stated openly that she didn't want to get married, the other wasn't angry. Because Gongzi Yu knew that Linghao simply didn't want to get married, but if she did, the person she would marry would definitely be him.

And that's exactly what Linghao thought. She simply didn't want to get married, but she didn't say she didn't want Ayu anymore. They would still be together; as for marriage, that wasn't important.

Gongzi Yu then said, "It's such a rare opportunity to have such a perfect match made by our parents."

Hearing him say it was a pity, Linghao found it amusing and said, "You talk as if you're someone who listens to your master so much."

Gongzi Yu said, "I am indeed not very obedient." If he listened to Shen Lang, he wouldn't be the Gongzi Yu he is today. Before meeting Ahao, he didn't listen to anyone but only to his own heart.

After meeting Ahao, or more precisely, after realizing his feelings for her, he wanted to listen to her. He simply wanted to make her happy, and he wasn't ashamed of it; on the contrary, he was proud. After all, there were others who wanted this opportunity to be obedient but hadn't yet.

Gongzi Yu was extremely proud of this.

Ling Hao put her hands on her hips and said, "Although I don't listen to Master very much either, I'm still a little better than you." At least she listened to Master and dealt with the Qi Sect. As for what Master said about hiding her identity, she didn't listen.

Not only did she ignore him, she also publicized her identity widely. Now, everyone who knows about her Shadowless Sword knows that she is a disciple of Feng Qingyang of the Huashan Sword Sect, which is completely opposite to her master's original requirements.

Well, I hope Master won't be so angry when he finds out about this. Ling Hao sincerely hoped so.

“So we’re a match made in heaven.” Gongzi Yu pulled Ling Hao’s hand again, this time drawing her into his arms and holding her tightly. “Right?” The last two words were very soft, as if only he could hear them.

"Yes." Linghao happened to hear this and even answered, "We are the perfect match." In her heart, she thought that it was very incongruous with the current situation that it was fortunate that Shici left after delivering the letter, otherwise it would be a little awkward.

Hearing Ling Hao's affirmation, Gongzi Yu was overjoyed and hugged her even tighter. He knew it; his Ah Hao loved him the most. He just knew it!

“My master probably heard the news and came to settle scores with me. I don’t know where he found a carrier pigeon that can deliver messages to me. But what about your master, Ayu?” Linghao asked, somewhat puzzled and curious. “Did they leave their secluded place to settle scores with you as well?”

I wonder how many of Shen Lang's requests A Yu has actually broken. I'm really curious. It's obvious he's not the kind of person who obediently follows orders; he probably keeps a mental record of all of Shen Lang's requests and breaks them one by one.

Ling Hao was right; Gongzi Yu had indeed done just that. But it was only natural for him to do so, and Shen Lang was already used to it. Because the Emperor was present, he knew that Gongzi Yu was being kept in check and wouldn't truly spiral out of control, and he didn't really believe that Gongzi Yu would do anything truly heinous.

This time, however, Shen Lang's return to the Central Plains wasn't because of Gongzi Yu, but because of Ling Hao. But that wasn't entirely it; he was also there for someone else.

Although Shen Lang, Zhu Qiqi, and Feng Qingyang all sent letters saying they were coming to Kyoto, they didn't specify a time, clearly indicating a "surprise attack." Gongzi Yu's men haven't been able to track down Shen Lang and Feng Qingyang yet, so Gongzi Yu and Ling Hao don't know when they will arrive in Kyoto.

Since they didn't know the time, they couldn't wait in the villa all the time; they had many things to do. The most important thing was about Shi Guanyin and Poppy.

A new thing suddenly became popular among the playboys of Kyoto: a place called "Heaven on Earth," supposedly offering the experience of heavenly pleasures. Once you tried it, you'd easily crave a second, then a third, then a fourth, and eventually become completely addicted.

These spoiled brats were always having a lot of fun, and as long as they didn't go out and cause trouble for others, very few people paid attention to what they were doing. Gongzi Yu was no exception. After all, compared to these spoiled brats, Fang Yingkan and Liufenbantang were far more important than them.

However, Sikong Zhaixing's drug addiction revealed something, and coupled with the emperor's plan to ban the cultivation, refining, and harvesting of poppies among the common people, Gongzi Yu had been keeping a close eye on the situation in the capital. Therefore, this Heaven and Earth Palace quickly came to the attention of the people.

Ling Hao knew something was wrong as soon as she heard it, so she and Gongzi Yu followed the clues and investigated. In no time, all the powerful and wealthy families in the capital were investigated.

With the emperor's token in his hand and his temper, no one could stop Gongzi Yu. If someone was willing to cooperate, he might give them a friendly look; if they refused, he would take out the token and attack them directly, not only without a friendly look but also with a beating.

With power and force, plus the secrets of those powerful families that Gongzi Yu knew, they investigated with great ease. And with this investigation, they caught Shi Guanyin red-handed.

Yes, Shi Guanyin did not leave Kyoto; she remained there. The so-called "Heaven on Earth" nightclub originated from her. Her beauty, combined with the allure of the nightclub, captivated all those纨绔子弟 (spoiled young men); they all fell for it.

Their search was swift, but Shi Guanyin's escape was even faster. She was already gone before they could catch her. If nothing unexpected happened, she had likely fled back to her vast desert. That was her stronghold, the center of her power, certainly safer than in Kyoto.

"A bunch of idiots." Gongzi Yu looked at the young master under his feet who was having a drug craving, and kicked him impatiently, sending him flying into the corner.

The young master's family members watched in anger but dared not speak out, fearing they too would be beaten up. After all, the young master's once handsome face had turned into a pig's head, and they worried that if they made a sound, they would also end up with a pig's head.

No matter what, they don't want to be the fools.

"Men, take him away." With a wave of his hand, Gongzi Yu sent two men in who lifted the young master off the ground.

The two men moved with practiced ease. First, they stuffed a cloth into the young master's mouth to prevent him from shouting and disturbing others. Then, one on each side, they restrained the young master and took him outside.

"Young master," the young master's father, a high-ranking official of the second rank, forced himself to ask, "Where are you taking my son?"

He was utterly baffled. The emperor clearly loathed members of the royal family, so why was he so lenient with this person? What family did he belong to? He seemed to have no idea. The high-ranking official couldn't understand it at all.

"Take him to get an antidote." Gongzi Yu sneered. "If you weren't so loyal to my sister, would I care about your son's life or death?"

The second-rank official remembered something: it was said that a prisoner in the Divine Marquis's mansion had also been poisoned by this kind of poison, but his condition was gradually improving. He immediately bowed to Young Master Yu, saying, "Thank you, Young Master."

Gongzi Yu didn't even bother to look at him, and turned to walk towards Ling Hao, who was standing in the courtyard.

Upon seeing Gongzi Yu, Ling Hao sheathed his sword.

Gongzi Yu asked, "How was it?"

“Easy peasy.” Ling Hao shrugged. “Not difficult at all.” She said this as if she wasn’t the one who had defeated all the servants and guards of a second-rank official, as well as the martial arts practitioners he had hired.

Ling Hao did feel relaxed, though. Even the expensive martial arts practitioners she'd hired were just so-so; in her opinion, their skills were quite ordinary. Sigh, she'd been itching for a fight lately. Couldn't she find a better opponent?

At this moment, Ling Hao missed Fang Yingkan terribly. If Fang Yingkan were here, at least she could "check in" and stretch her muscles, which would be more interesting than this. These children of the powerful and wealthy are all spineless, and the martial arts practitioners they hire are useless; it's truly boring.

Sigh. Linghao sighed inwardly.

Seeing Ling Hao's expression, Gongzi Yu knew what she was thinking. "Let's go back, and I'll spar with you then."

"Alright." Ling Hao nodded in agreement. Although sparring with A Yu meant he couldn't beat her up, it was still better than confronting a coward.

The two men left with their entourage. The second-rank official, watching their departing figures and his own amusement being taken away, felt a strange unease. Why did it feel like he'd been robbed by bandits, and he was forced to force a smile and bid them farewell?

How strange. The second-rank official was filled with deep doubt.

Gongzi Yu and Ling Hao dumped all the spoiled brats who had frequented the Heaven and Earth nightclub at the Imperial Hospital. Sikong Zhaixing's condition improved, and he now resides there, with the imperial physicians checking his pulse daily and participating in his detoxification process. They were the most suitable people to help these people quit drugs.

Well, actually, Ling Hao's first reaction was to send it to the Divine Marquis's Mansion, but her conscience stopped her in time. The Divine Marquis's Mansion is already very, very busy, so it's better not to cause them any trouble.

They threw the man out and the two men returned to the villa in a carriage. They walked in chatting and laughing, but suddenly, they both stopped, their expressions turning cold and their eyes scanning their surroundings.

Someone broke in.

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Author's Note: Divine Marquis's Mansion: Thank you QAQ