Shen Hechuan was puzzled, but seeing the unspoken understanding between the two, he felt a pang of jealousy and couldn't help but let out a soft "humph".
A moment later, Gu Jingchun directed his men to quickly collect various items near the carriage—stones, sticks, any usable debris, and various weapons.
Gu Jingchun, along with his men, busily set up the area around the carriage, carrying all his belongings.
A moment later, she clapped her hands.
"Alright, everything is ready. Now we just need to wait for the enemy in the shadows to take the bait."
After Gu Jingchun had prepared everything, he gave Ye Wenxi another instruction, asking him to find a way to lure the people down from the mountain.
Ye Wenxi naturally nodded in agreement and immediately made the arrangements.
Seeing that everything was ready, Gu Jingchun returned to the carriage and prepared to go to sleep.
The carriage had been jolting along all night, leaving her dizzy and unable to get a proper rest.
Now that she has the opportunity to rest, she naturally wants to make the most of it.
However, seeing the seamless coordination between the two, Shen Hechuan was so angry that he gritted his teeth and couldn't sleep at all. So he simply sat high on his horse and looked around warily.
The rest of the people also formed a circle, surrounding the carriage in the middle.
Gu Jinxi had slept too long during the day and wasn't sleepy at the moment, so she rode on horseback with Shen Hechuan, leisurely and carefree... reading a storybook.
Shen Hechuan remained on edge at all times.
Gu Jinxi read for a while and noticed Shen Hechuan's tension, so she closed the storybook and advised him:
"Father, you don't need to worry so much."
"Mother said that a job like pushing a stone up a mountain, which requires no brainpower, must mean that the people who came this time are not very smart or capable. They will be very easy to fall for."
"Moreover, we don't know when they will arrive. Your actions will alert them and make them afraid to come."
As he spoke, he confidently patted Shen Hechuan on the shoulder.
"Father, don't worry. As long as Mother takes charge, there will be absolutely no accidents."
Upon hearing this, Shen Hechuan was first surprised by Gu Jingchun's deductive ability, and then, seeing Gu Jinxi's confident demeanor, he was even more amazed by her skills.
This reminded him of the many setbacks he had encountered when he secretly sneaked into Gu Jingchun's courtyard.
Thinking of this, Shen Hechuan felt much more at ease.
He relaxed, looked around, and then told everyone to rest where they were.
However, in order to remain vigilant at all times, a few more people were assigned to keep watch.
The group was exhausted from their long journey, and upon receiving the instruction, they immediately closed their eyes, some lying down, some sitting, and some leaning on the spot.
The same goes for Shen Hechuan.
He dismounted, picked up Gu Jinxi, and sat down on the ground next to the carriage, letting him find a comfortable position in his arms.
He turned his head casually, only to find his eyes meeting Ye Wenxi's.
He didn't want to pay attention, but Ye Wenxi was just putting on an act and immediately bowed.
Shen Hechuan gave a soft hum, still not wanting to pay attention to him, and immediately turned his head to look in the other direction.
But Ye Wenxi spoke up, "Your Highness."
His voice was clear and his tone was respectful.
"My name is Ye Wenxi. I have been following Miss Gu for many years, and it is thanks to her guidance that I have been able to live a decent life."
"However, I know very well that these things are nothing in the face of power."
"However, since my master has decided to enter the palace in the future, I will humbly ask you for an official position so that I can better serve my master when necessary."
As Ye Wenxi spoke, she knelt down in front of Shen Hechuan.
When Shen Hechuan heard that Gu Jingchun planned to enter the palace, he felt much better and couldn't help but look Ye Wenxi up and down.
"You want to enter the imperial court?"
This guy is really... thick-skinned beyond his expectations.
How did he manage to say those words to him with such complete focus?
Should we give him an official position?
If it had been a few days ago, he might have just killed him.
Shen Hechuan looked at Ye Wenxi with a gloomy gaze and his thin lips pressed tightly together, making it impossible to discern his emotions.
But the fact that he was using the pretext of helping Gu Jingchun made it impossible for Gu Jingchun to refuse.
Shen Hechuan gritted his teeth and chuckled softly.
"Ye Wenxi, you really are something else."
Ye Wenxi continued to plead.
"Please, Your Highness, show mercy!"
Just then, Gu Jingchun stepped down from the carriage.
Upon hearing this, she frowned slightly and turned to look at Shen Hechuan.
"You...bullied him?"
With a "whoosh," Shen Hechuan's face instantly turned red.
I was so angry!
"How could I possibly bully him?"
Shen Hechuan had just finished explaining when Ye Wenxi picked up the conversation and continued:
"No, it is Your Highness who is asking me to seek an official position for me."
Gu Jingchun nodded upon hearing this.
She sat down beside Shen Hechuan and whispered words of advice to him.
"Actually, you don't need to give him any official position, just give him a chance to recommend him."
"With his abilities, he will surely rise to prominence as soon as he gets the chance."
Shen Hechuan couldn't help but smile.
"You seem to know him quite well."
Gu Jingchun nodded.
"certainly."
"If he enters the court as an official, he will surely become your capable assistant in the future."
Shen Hechuan sneered inwardly.
"assistant?"
They might be assassins!
He doesn't care.
However, despite saying that, Shen Hechuan still admired Ye Wenxi, so even though he was unwilling, he still nodded.
"Let's discuss this matter when we return to heaven."
This means that he had agreed to most of the terms.
Ye Wenxi breathed a sigh of relief and then got up.
Just then, there was a sudden commotion in the distance.
It was very light, but it reached Shen Hechuan's ears clearly.
He immediately looked at Gu Jingchun.
"There's some noise. Go to the carriage first."
Gu Jingchun knew that he would only be a burden outside, so he immediately obeyed and went to the carriage.
Before leaving, he also took Gu Jinxi, who was huddled in a corner, with him.
Shen Hechuan and Ye Wenxi immediately exchanged a glance, then leaned against the carriage, pretending to be fast asleep.
Meanwhile, not far away, a group of masked men in black were slowly approaching them.
However, just as they approached, they stepped on something and suddenly a row of long knives appeared in the ground, immediately severing their feet.
Those who were fortunate enough to escape rushed forward, only to be met with a barrage of arrows.
They were so numerous and moved so fast that no one could possibly dodge them.
Even if someone manages to dodge the attack, a trap will fall from the sky.
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