Chapter 369: Promise

Gu Qingquan recognized the milky voice.

It’s little Li Sheng.

Soon, accompanied by the sound of footsteps getting closer and closer, a team of imperial guards came towards them quickly, leading them was Xiang Ye, and little Li Sheng in her arms.

Seeing Gu Qingquan from afar, Xiangye couldn't help but choke up with sobs.

"My queen!"

Compared to Xiang Ye's excitement, Gu Qingquan's reaction was relatively calm, because she had never worried about rejoining the team.

What concerned her more right now was...

Wu Lie.

As if sensing what she was thinking, a dark shadow silently appeared behind her again. Gu Qingquan turned her head suddenly and saw Wu Lie standing behind her, fully dressed, just as he had been before.

Apparently, he just ran away to get dressed.

After all, standing next to her in disheveled clothes would be a blasphemy to her reputation.

As for Zhan Qi, he hid himself obediently when the imperial guards appeared.

Xiang Ye came over and first checked on her mistress. Seeing that she was fine, she turned to Wu Lie who was standing beside her and said, "Master Wu, it is thanks to you that the queen is safe this time."

If it weren't for this man's special status, she would have wanted to marry him on behalf of her master!

Wu Lie's expression under the mask remained calm, and he only said, "It's my duty."

"I still have to thank you, sir." Xiang Ye said, and then turned to Gu Qingquan and whispered, "Your Majesty, it's almost dark, let's go back to the camp quickly? The emperor is worried about you."

When Wu Lie heard the last word, his eyes paused for a moment, but he did not show any trace.

Gu Qingquan glanced at Wu Lie beside him, and did not continue talking about what had just happened. He just followed Xiang Ye and his group back towards the camp.

…

It was completely dark when the group returned to the camp.

Si Linglong was thinking about Gu Qingquan, so she stayed in Helian Yue's tent and waited with him.

Until he heard some noise outside, Helian Yue had already walked out with his men without waiting for anyone to come over and pay their respects.

From a distance, Gu Qingquan and her group were seen heading towards the imperial tent. She was wrapped in Helian Yue's cloak, and her body was wrapped very tightly. Her face did not show any signs of fatigue, so she must have not suffered any punishment.

Si Linglong had sharp eyes and noticed the corner of her cloak vaguely showing when she walked, and she felt a little surprised.

【Black?】

Helian Yue looked sideways at her subconsciously. What's black?

But soon, Gu could no longer listen and just walked up to Gu Qingquan.

"You've been tired, go back and rest first. I've sent someone to report that my mother is safe."

"It is my fault that Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager have been worried about me."

Gu Qingquan's voice was the same as always, light yet with an indescribable respect. He turned to Si Linglong and handed little Li Sheng, who was holding her beside him, back to her.

"I heard that you asked her to help find me. Thank you."

"I'm glad you're okay." Si Linglong reached out to hold her, but found that she couldn't, so she just put her hand on little Li Sheng's head to express her praise.

"Li Sheng, great."

Little Li Sheng nudged her hand with his head, with a hint of intimacy on his little face.

Gu Qingquan's eyes fell on her two hands wrapped like steamed buns and asked, "Are you injured too?"

Si Linglong was a little puzzled, [Also? Who else was injured? ]

But she didn't ask any more questions, just waved her hand and said generously, "It's just a little scratch, it's nothing serious."

Helian raised his eyebrows slightly as he listened to her tone.

I don't know who was the one who buried his head and cried when he was cleaning the wound.

Gu Qingquan had something on his mind and didn't want to say more. He quickly took his leave and returned to his tent with his people. As he left, his clear eyes glanced vaguely at Wu Lie who was standing beside him.

Only after Gu Qingquan and his men left did Helian Yue turn to Si Linglong and say, "It's getting late, you should go back and rest."

He then instructed Shuhong and Qinglu, "Remember, don't let your master's hands touch water."

Shuhong and Qinglu immediately responded respectfully.

After everyone left, Helian Yue looked at Wu Lie and ordered, "Wu Lie, follow me."

Wu Lie nodded, his attitude as always, respectful and solemn, "Yes."