Chapter 152 Bait
Gu Huan presented the matter of the Southern Xinjiang spies to the old lady.
This concerns the safety of Mu Junyan and the Mu family army. She knows herself well and is not capable of doing such a big thing, so she can only ask the old lady to discuss it together.
The old lady wasn't too surprised after hearing this.
"In fact, there have always been spies. Three years ago, when Ziyuan was still serving as the Minister of War in Bianjing, he discovered that people called Yifengtang appeared in Bianjing. This organization is from Southern Xinjiang, and it is targeting our Mu family army. But they are extremely cunning and often change their identities and locations. However, the Yongguo Mansion has always been heavily guarded. They did nothing in the past two years and could not hurt us."
"Just a year ago, a young master emerged from Yifeng Hall. He was ruthless and cruel. He was particularly familiar with Daliang and secretly used business to lure ministers to make friends."
"Young Master?"
The image of the man wearing the silver mask appeared in Gu Huan's mind.
"Well, I have met this young master before, and he is indeed not a good person. He is indeed from Juzhou, Daliang."
The old lady asked in a low voice: "Are you suspicious of Yaoyao?"
Gu Huan nodded and lowered her voice: "I asked Chi Yan to check Yaoyao's books. He can always find out the whole story of a person."
The old lady smiled and encouraged: "You did a good job."
Gu Huan leaned close to the old lady's ear and said, "How about we lure the snake out of its hole?"
The old lady smiled and pinched her cheek: "Okay, I'll do as you say."
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law talked for a long time.
During this period, the letters from Mu Junyan gradually became less and less.
Chi Yan said that the war at the front was intense and the lord could not take care of it.
Five days later, when night fell, Pei Yi suddenly came to visit.
Gu Huan met him at Lan Yue Pavilion.
Pei Yi was holding a wooden box that was half a person's height. He looked energetic and smiled when he looked at Gu Huan.
He also brought four attendants and carried two large boxes.
"These are what my father told me to bring to Sister Huan and the old lady."
One box was full of silver, and the other box was full of valuable ornaments.
Pei Yi opened the wooden box in his hand, and found a red coral half a person's height inside.
Gu Huan was surprised: "This is a rare item, you can't buy it even if you have money."
"This red coral is specially given to honor the old lady."
Gu Huan smiled and said, "Brother Pei, are you coming back from Jiangling?"
"Yes, I wanted to come back earlier, but my father was appointed as the Doctor of Zuo Cao, and he was so happy that we set up a buffet in Jiangling and had a great time for three whole days."
Gu Huan knew of course, and poured him tea personally: "Brother Pei has been promoted, and the Pei family has become a first-class imperial merchant. The Pei family has a bright future."
Pei Yi looked at the girl whose face was as bright as the moon.
"It's all thanks to you. If it weren't for your planning, our Pei family would be doomed."
Gu Huan raised her head and smiled: "Have some tea."
Pei Yi took a sip of tea and said, "Actually, I really want to ask you how you know so much. Moreover, the three adults knew about this in advance. If it weren't for them, I would definitely be crushed to death by them."
Gu Huan took a sip of tea and said, "How could I have such ability? It was all arranged by Duke Yong." Pei Yi was stunned: "Are you saying that Duke Yong had already guessed that they would do this?"
"It's not the first time that military supplies have been replaced. It just so happens that this year is a cold winter in southern Xinjiang."
Pei Yi stopped smiling and frowned: "They stole the winter clothes and transported them to the northern border. I'm afraid they didn't just want to embezzle money, right?"
Gu Huan didn't respond.
As she was a girl from a wealthy family, it was difficult for her to answer.
Seeing that she stopped talking, Pei Yi didn't dare to ask further.
He took out a red packet and handed it over with both hands: "This is the agreed reward."
Gu Huan did not refuse and took it but did not open it.
The amount is not important, what is more important is the Pei family’s surrender.
"Is she buried?"
Pei Yi knew who she was asking about.
Pei Yi's face was calm: "Yes. On the Pei family's big day, it is inconvenient to let such things disturb our blessings, and it is inconvenient for others to know about it. Just bury it quietly."
Gu Huan didn't want to say more.
Although Aunt Pei died just like that, which was too easy for her, she should look forward.
Besides revenge, she still has a lot to do.
Pei Yi looked at her deeply. The woman in front of him was no longer the little girl she used to be. Her face looked more mature.
As a foreign man, it was inconvenient for him to stay for long, so he stood up, bowed and said goodbye.
Gu Huan bowed quickly: "Brother Pei is an official, I cannot accept your gift. Dong Qing, send it off for me."
Dong Qing responded and led Pei Yi away.
Gu Huan then opened the envelope and took a look. There was a silver note for 200,000 taels and another note for something unknown.
When he took it out and looked at it, it turned out to be the deed to a rouge shop.
What a big deal.
People who know how to do business are smart.
Gu Huan was very satisfied.
There is no one who doesn't like money.
From then on, Pei's offerings to the Wenchang Marquisate were cut off. She wanted to see how her father, who only cared about face and ignored family affection, would survive.
"lady."
Dong Qing hurried back after sending Pei Yi off.
"What's happened that made you so excited that you lost your mind?" Gu Huan looked at her with a smile.
Holly is introverted and walks very steadily.
"The master has received a letter. One of the letters is related to military intelligence and will be presented to His Majesty in the palace tomorrow. I want you to go to the study and read it."
Gu Huan glared at her and said, "Keep your voice down."
Dongqing quickly fell silent.
Donghua looked around quickly and saw a figure flash by behind the rockery and then disappear.
"It's okay, no one."
Gu Huan lifted her skirt and walked quickly to the study.
Chi Yan was already waiting there.
"How did the military intelligence get delivered to our house?" Gu Huan asked while standing at the door.
"The master ordered that the family letter be sent back to the mansion first, so as not to worry the lady and the old lady."
Gu Huan nodded, took the letter, and looked around: "The military newspaper must be put away carefully. If someone sees it, it will be troublesome."
"yes."
Gu Huan thought for a moment and said, "Give me the military report and leave it with me. You can take it away tomorrow. I am worried that no one is in the study."
Upon hearing this, Chi Yan entered the study, took out the military newspaper booklet and handed it to Gu Huan with both hands.
"Madam, you must keep it well and don't let anyone know there is a military report."
"Okay." Gu Huan held the military newspaper in both hands and walked towards Yayun Pavilion.
He looked around vigilantly as he walked, and told Donghua and Dongqing to keep an eye on their surroundings as well.
Donghua smiled: "Madam is too nervous. The mansion is heavily guarded, how could someone dare to steal military reports so easily?"
"Hush. Don't be careless." Gu Huan's face turned pale and she held the booklet tightly.
Maybe it was because it was my first time reading a military newspaper, so I felt a little nervous.
Gu Huan placed the military report under her pillow, and Dong Hua specially called two maids with good martial arts skills to keep watch together.
"Is the lady here?"
Gu Huan was reading a book when she heard Yaoyao's voice outside.
He put the book down and stretched his head to look: "Aunt Yao, why are you here so late? You are still in confinement."
Yaoyao smiled and shook her head: "Those with thick skin and flesh are not afraid."
Behind her followed a maid carrying a food box.
"My sister and I just got some excellent snow swallows, so I stewed some bird's nests myself, thinking of bringing them to you to share."
Gu Huan was surprised: "Aunt Yao has never sent me food."
Yaoyao walked into the room and said with a smile: "Madam, you have never thought of cooperating with me before, right? Everything will change. It's a matter of reciprocity."
Gu Huan smiled and said, "That's right. You want to thank me for letting you go out for a walk, right?"
"Yes." Yaoyao smiled charmingly.
Mu'an and his women were under house arrest, but Gu Huan told Yaoyao that she could come out and walk around.
Yaoyao sat down without hesitation and told the maid to bring out two bowls of sweet snow swallow soup.
The two of them each had a bowl, drinking and chatting at the same time.
"Are you satisfied with the gift I gave you last time?"
Gu Huan smiled helplessly: "I really didn't expect you wouldn't want a child."
"You know very well who Mu An is. How could I bear a child for him? I got pregnant just to piss off Gu Wanru. Does she think that by forming an alliance with me, she can win Mu An's favor again? Dream on."
Gu Huan ate without saying a word.
Yaoyao was also eating, but her eyes were secretly looking around.
Suddenly, his eyes fell on a red corner exposed under the pillow.
She smiled slightly: "Madam, if there is anything you need from me, please let me know. Although I come from a brothel, I cannot stand those who bully the weak and fear the strong."
"Why doesn't Master Wuyuan come into the mansion?"
Gu Huan's sudden attack made Yaoyao pause as she was about to put the sweet soup into her mouth.
Then he held the spoon in his mouth and swallowed it slowly.
Yi Xiao said: "My cousin is a little busy and won't be coming into the mansion for the time being."
"cousin?"
"Yes. He is my cousin." Yaoyao looked at her with a smile.
We've already sent people to investigate the details, why are you pretending?
Unfortunately, she couldn't find anything.
Especially the young master, how could he be exposed so easily?
After Yaoyao finished eating, she stood up and walked around the room: "Your place is really exquisite. It's obvious that the Duke arranged it for you with great care."
She reached out to touch the quilt: "Even this quilt cover is made of the finest tribute brocade."
When Gu Huan saw her approaching the bed, she quickly put down the bowl, walked quickly forward, pushed her away with her body, and blocked the pillow.
"It's late at night, I'm going to rest. Dongqing, see Aunt Yao off."
Yaoyao raised her eyebrows, smiled and walked away with her slender waist twisted.
Gu Huan nervously turned around and turned over the pillow, and found the military newspaper booklet was intact.
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