The Gu family of the Northern Dynasty was in deep trouble due to the leakage of the horseshoe. In order to escape the predicament, they had to marry their daughter to the Yuwen family in advance.
The news quickly spread from Pingcheng to the riverside.
Then Chen Duan knew.
"I've caused trouble for the Gu family!"
Even though Chen Duan was a cunning and suspicious superior with a heart of stone, he still felt a little guilty when he heard such news.
Aqing had deep feelings for him, so even though she knew her parents and relatives were in the Northern Dynasty, she still told him the secret of the horseshoe.
Chen Duan was only concerned about his own benefit and did not help the Gu family conceal the truth.
Horseshoes instantly became popular along the entire riverside.
With such "fanfare", how could the Northern Dynasty not hear about it?
Although it was not leaked by the Gu family, it is still related to the Gu family.
Therefore, the Gu family members in the north became the victims of everyone's loss.
If you don’t handle it properly, your life may be in danger!
"Aqing was truly devoted to me, yet I caused her parents to be imprisoned!"
Chen Duan stood by the river, looking at the military camp on the opposite bank and the north farther away, feeling more and more guilty.
Because he was holding a letter in his hand, written by Aqing.
In the letter, Aqing told him in detail about the development and current situation of Guangcheng.
In Guangcheng, she prospered maritime trade, reclaimed wasteland, produced salt and sugar, and built bridges and roads...
She was really managing the territory well for him.
She also really tried hard to raise food, wages and logistical needs for him.
As for her parents, she only mentioned briefly: "My father and mother miss their homeland and want to return south soon!"
"Silly Ah Qing! Why are you so stupid?"
"I'm in Jiangling, facing the Northern Dynasty troops. I know the truth better than you do."
"How can you say 'I miss my homeland'? It's clearly because of me that I've caused them to lose their foothold in the Northern Dynasty!"
"...Aqing! You are so stupid!"
It's so stupid that it makes people feel sad.
Report good news, not bad news!
Be compassionate and understanding towards the other party's mistakes, without any complaints!
stupid!
So stupid!
But she is so cute and respectable, which makes him feel distressed!
"Ah Qing! Don't worry! This matter is caused by me. I will never let your parents or family be harmed in the slightest!"
Chen Duan held the letter tightly and his eyes became firm.
As the second-in-command of the Southern Dynasty, King Chen Duan of Liang not only had tens of thousands of troops, but he also planted many spies in the Northern Dynasty.
Although Chen Duan is a military general, he appears rough on the outside but is actually very cunning and scheming.
He only used the Northern Dynasty's spies to collect intelligence or do some very important things.
Chen Duan rarely uses it unless necessary.
It will not be used on a large scale.
And this time, for his silly Aqing, Chen Duan fought hard!
He sent a secret letter to gather all the spies operating in Pingcheng.
A rescue plan was designated, and it was stated that all members of the Gu family must be brought out of the Northern Dynasty safely at all costs!
…
In Gu Yi's study, a man in black Hu clothing stood with his back bowed.
Gu Yi looked at him carefully and asked softly, "You said you were the King of Liang's man?"
"Yes! Slave Shadow Eleven is the shadow guard of His Royal Highness Prince Liang."
"When the King of Liang heard that Mr. Gu wished to return to his homeland, he ordered me to lead my men to escort him."
Shadow Eleven?
Hearing such a distinctive name, Gu Yi knew that this should be a very secretive force of King Liang - the Shadow Guard!
Most of these guards are trained from a young age and are ranked by numbers.
They are not independent persons, but tools of their masters.
Shadow Eleven and the like should not be fixed.
When this Shadow Eleven dies, a new Shadow Eleven will take his place.
"Shadow Guard, how many of you are there?"
"Also, my Gu family has a total population of 37 people, and some valuables. If we leave Pingcheng, it will definitely attract attention."
Gu Yi knew that his daughter had made arrangements.
In fact, even the two brothers Gu Yi and Gu Ji had prepared a "retreat".
But since King Liang’s men have already arrived, they might as well not waste their resources.
However, Gu Yi must confirm whether King Liang’s men are reliable.
"Don't worry, my lord. There are forty of us."
Ying Shiyi felt a little sad when he said this.
Alas, after operating in Pingcheng for more than ten years, this is the situation.
And this time, I guess I have to give it all up.
Besides people, there are also——
"Also, we have a secret passage. You can leave through it!"
The secret passage leading directly to the outside of the city is the result of more than ten years of hard work by the shadow guards.
Although it doesn't necessarily have to be discarded after using it once.
However, when Shadow Guards do things, they always have to anticipate the worst possible scenario beforehand.
If the Northern Dynasty people became suspicious during the retreat, this secret passage would become unusable.
And these shadow guards, once their identities are exposed, they will never be able to return to Pingcheng!
They could only return to the Southern Dynasty or continue to hide in other remote cities.
However, Pingcheng, as the capital of the Northern Dynasty, had to be abandoned!
It is a huge loss for both Shadow Guard and King Liang.
"Okay! I'll trouble you all then!"
Gu Yi was quite surprised when he heard that there was a secret passage.
He also gained confidence in these shadow guards.
So the Gu family started to get busy.
On the surface, it was for the wedding ceremony of Gu Youyi and Yuwen Heng.
In fact, it was for the whole family to retreat.
April 6th is a good time to get married!
Gu Youyi, wearing her wedding dress and holding a round fan, slowly walked out of the Gu family.
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