Seeing Tang Yanling tied up behind Gu Qianluo, Zhu Ying's lips curled into a rare smile.
"Bamboo Shadow! Quick! Bring the carriage over here!"
This Miss Tang is disobedient, so I have no choice but to resort to this method.
Zhu Ying nodded slightly to Gu Qianluo and summoned a carriage from a nearby farmhouse.
Gu Qianlu raised her eyebrows slightly and smiled slightly. She took out the long whip that had turned into a rope from behind her and carried Tang Yanling to the carriage.
It wasn't until they returned to the Xiaoyao Sect that Gu Qianluo untied the long whip and freed Tang Yanling from her bonds.
Upon seeing Gu Qianluo and Tang Yanling return, the guards of the Free and Unfettered Sect warmly greeted them.
"Greetings, Sect Master Junlan! Greetings, Miss Tang!"
"Gu Qianluo, aren't you afraid I'll tell Father that you're bullying me? Then you won't even get a single penny!"
"Heh, your father would love for me to bring you back tied up!"
After saying this, Gu Qianluo summoned a sedan chair and instructed, "Carry Miss Tang to the Hall of Loyalty and Order."
Tang Yanling, born into a wealthy family, has never learned any light-body skills. Facing the 999 steps of the Cloud Ladder, it would probably take her less than two hours to reach the top.
However, Tang Yanling was proud and arrogant. Even though she knew Gu Qianluo was just trying to anger her, she still insisted on proving herself to Gu Qianluo.
Although I am not good at light-footed skills, climbing the Heavenly Ladder is something that can be done as long as you have perseverance.
"Gu Qianluo, who do you think you are? I can climb up myself!"
Gu Qianlu raised her eyebrows slightly, spun around, and flew into the air. She turned around and looked down at the panting little figure below the mountain. Suddenly, she thought of herself a year ago.
Gu Qianluo once climbed up the ranks step by step, finally reaching the Xiaoyao Sect with great difficulty.
"Yan Ling! Do you want me to lend you a hand?"
Tang Yanling had only climbed 100 levels when her vision began to blur and her legs started to feel weak.
Looking at Gu Qianluo slowly descending from mid-air to stand before her, she finally succumbed to Gu Qianluo.
"Gu Qianluo! Quick! I can't hold on any longer! Help me!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Tang Yanling lost consciousness, her body limp like a lump of mud, about to fall backward.
Gu Qianluo narrowed her eyes and quickly hoisted Tang Yanling onto her back, calling out, "Yanling! Yanling! Wake up!"
When Tang Yanling's father learned that his daughter had been found, he waited at Zhongling Hall early in the morning for her to return.
The intended joyous scene of father and daughter reunion was completely ruined by Tang Yanling's dizziness.
"Seventh Master Tang, I have already examined Tang Yanling's pulse."
You don't need to worry too much; she's just exhausted and will recover after a night's rest.
"Young Master Junlan, you and Young Master Cuiyu have had a long journey!"
I always keep my word. This time, you helped me find my beloved daughter and rescue her from danger, which is a great favor.
Well then, I have a restaurant in the capital called Jusheng Pavilion, but it has been vacant for a long time because I have no time to manage it.
It's a waste to leave it empty. If you don't mind, I can give it to you for free to make a living.
No rent is required; you only need to cover your own profits and losses.
Upon hearing this, Gu Qianluo's eyes lit up with joy, and she repeatedly cupped her hands in thanks.
"Since Master Tang values loyalty so much, Junlan will respectfully accept your offer!"
"Good! Here is the key to Ju Shen Ge. When you have some free time, I will ask Jiu Zhao to take you to see this restaurant."
"Thank you very much, Seventh Master Tang! If there's nothing else, Junlan will take his leave now!"
Gu Qianluo's cold gaze swept over the bunch of keys in her hand, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.
It seems that the Free and Unfettered Sect has a promising future. Not only can they earn bounties, but they can also encounter big clients like Master Tang.
"Hehe! So what if my enemies want to erase my traces as Gu Qianluo?"
I can still live a very successful life.
Shangjing Lotus Garden
Since Gu Zijun promised Gu Qianluo that he would help her make a comeback, he has never stopped working.
Even some of the Gu family's small businesses, Gu Zijun insisted on handling them personally.
I'm afraid that Lu will take advantage of Gu Cixiu's illness to transfer the Gu family affairs to his unambitious younger brother, Gu Zichen.
That night, Gu Zijun had just finished dealing with his silk business in Qingzhou and returned to Heyuan at midnight.
"Liuyue, has everything been peaceful at home lately? Has there been any movement from the Gu family?"
“Young Master, many things have happened in the days you were gone.”
"Oh? Tell me about it."
"I have heard that the second young master of the Marquis of Zhongyong’s mansion personally wrote a notice to clear the name of the young lady."
Because of this notice, the Gu family has restored Miss Gu's status as the legitimate daughter of the Gu family.
Upon hearing this, Gu Zijun paused in his hurried steps.
"Chen Jinheng wrote the notice himself? What else did he do?"
"This General Chen is truly a man of great loyalty and righteousness. He not only wrote a letter to prove the young lady's innocence, but also made public the fact that Zhuying is a woman."
Because the young lady is now "deceased," General Chen has also made a promise to observe three years of mourning for her.
Furthermore, upon learning of Madam Gu and Master Gu's illness, General Chen specially invited an imperial physician to treat them. His concern was truly exceptional!
Upon hearing this, a hint of relief flashed in Gu Zijun's eyes. "It seems that Chen Jinheng still has some conscience."
"By the way, the young lady came to the capital a few days ago and visited the Yuehua Pavilion."
"Lehua Pavilion? Isn't that one of the Gu family's shops?"
As far as I know, that place should now be under Gu Zichen's management.
"That second young master, taking advantage of Master Gu's illness and Madam Lu's management of the household, acted tyrannically, sold stolen goods, and committed all sorts of evil deeds by force and robbery."
Under the guise of the elegant Lehua Pavilion, they engaged in shady and shameful acts.
"Do you know what Miss went to Lehua Pavilion for?"
"I don't know the specifics of what happened."
All that is known is that on that day, the twenty warriors guarding the Yuehua Pavilion emerged from the secret passage covered in wounds and looked utterly wretched.
The exit of that secret passage had been blown open with explosives, blocking the way out.
Upon hearing this, Gu Zijun couldn't help but let out a cold snort.
"Hehe, it seems that Luo'er has indeed learned a lot at the Xiaoyao Sect."
Upon hearing this, Liu Yue was filled with surprise and doubt.
He never expected that the once gentle and virtuous young lady would become so ruthless and decisive. It's truly astonishing!
"Liu Yue, what's been happening with Chen Jinheng lately?"
"It's strange, but recently General Chen has been frequenting the vicinity of Fairy Lake and has often visited Shui Yao's grave."
Furthermore, I heard that he dug up Shui Yao's grave again yesterday.
Gu Zijun's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he slammed his large hand heavily on the table. "You mean again? He also dug up Shui Yao's grave before?"
"That's right! He not only dug it up, but also built a small hut next to the grave and lived there for a month."
"He is quite persistent."
"But I find it strange that he not only went to see Shui Yao's tomb by himself yesterday, but also brought a coroner and the owner of the embroidery shop with him."
The coroner, the owner of the embroidery shop?
Could it be that Chen Jinheng discovered that the person in Shui Yaozhi's tomb was someone else?
Suddenly, a familiar voice entered his ears. Gu Zijun's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he looked up at the person who was speaking as he approached him from outside.
"Brother-in-law, it's so late, where are you going?"
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