He could only stand there silently watching her leave, keeping all his worries and reluctance hidden in his heart.
The carriage gradually disappeared into the distance until it was out of sight, and Gu Zhixing's gaze gradually became firm.
He knew that Shen Jintang might face many dangers on this trip, but he could not back down.
He needs to become stronger so that he can provide her with a safe haven when she returns.
"Let's go back, we still have a lot to do."
Gu Zhixing yanked the reins sharply, and the horse neighed loudly, turned around, and galloped into the city.
His shadow stretched long in the afterglow of the setting sun, as if carrying an undeniable aura of power.
That night, the Kyoto night sky was lit up with countless lights, and many residences were brightly lit all night long.
From those houses came bursts of mournful wails and heart-wrenching cries, shattering the tranquility of Kyoto.
These sounds, like ghosts in the night wind, sent chills down one's spine.
That very night, everyone in Kyoto learned the same thing.
Shen Siyan and Shen Jintang have powerful backers.
And this powerful backer is so strong that it inspires fear.
Those who used to gossip and ridicule Shen Jintang behind her back suddenly became Gu Zhixing's "targets".
Gu Zhixing was like an enraged beast, showing them no mercy and uttering no nonsense before launching into a fight.
Before those people could react, they were beaten into a sorry state, their cries of pain echoing through the night sky.
The next day, when the emperor entered the court, he found the atmosphere there to be unusually strange.
Many court officials took leave and did not attend court.
Those officials who reluctantly came to court all had scars on their faces, some bruised and some even swollen.
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