Gu Yunni smiled sheepishly and said straight to the point, "I do need your help with something. It has nothing to do with the red-clothed ghost girl. It's the lair of the old Taoist priest we investigated earlier."
These words really attracted the attention of the national teacher. He had been searching this place for a long time but still had no news.
I don’t know where Gu Yunni got the information from?
Gu Yunni and the Imperial Preceptor were never polite. After they had shared the news, they asked for his opinion. "I only heard someone report this to the Crown Prince two days ago, but he never told me. But now that I know, are you interested in going with me? I haven't told the Crown Prince yet because I'm afraid he'll worry."
She believed that the Imperial Master would not easily refuse. After all, this was what the two of them had been investigating.
What's more, this is not difficult and will not cause any trouble to Kyoto. Instead, it can maintain public order.
The Imperial Master believed that he had a certain understanding of Gu Yunni. After just a few words, he understood that she was angry.
"They've offended you, haven't they? Given your temper, you would never act on your own. They're using devious tactics. If you report them to His Majesty, he'll handle the situation. Why take everything on yourself?"
Gu Yunni knew that these things would definitely not be hidden from the Imperial Master. She twitched the corners of her mouth, and a hint of sharpness appeared in her cold eyes. "Yes, they hurt my mother and elder brother. Today..."
They were the ones who lacked martial ethics first, and Gu Yunni was just resisting normally.
After hearing this, the Imperial Master waved his sleeves, his face filled with righteous indignation. "How disgusting! I didn't expect that old Taoist to act like this. Don't worry, I'll help you with this matter. I'll dispatch troops right away. We might be in danger if we go there. Why don't you tell the prince?"
Gu Yunni was conflicted. She first thought of Sheng Mingyu, but she always felt that she could not rely on him for everything.
"This... The prince has done enough for me. This time I should handle it myself. I can't rely on him for everything. You can dispatch troops. As the national teacher, you should have troops at your disposal."
It’s not that she treated Sheng Mingyu as an outsider, it’s just that she had troubled Sheng Mingyu to take care of Gu’s mother, and now she suddenly needed him again.
I always feel like I've been taking advantage of his love for me.
If she married Sheng Mingyu, it wouldn't matter.
But they haven't gotten married yet, so what identity do I have to make him do so much for me?
The national teacher raised his eyebrows and said that some things still needed to be made clear.
"There's no problem with the men, but I only have ordinary guards, which are very different from the prince's men. Calling him will make this matter easier. You are a smart man, and you probably guessed that this old Taoist probably has soldiers behind him."
Gu Yunni is an independent person, so it is normal that she doesn't want to rely on Sheng Mingyu.
But she has no one to use now. What should she do if an accident really happens?
The Imperial Master made it clear that this was something they had guessed a long time ago.
They are not fools. The old Taoist is so arrogant, he must have something to rely on.
In this capital city, the only things you can rely on besides your status and position are your troops.
She knew that what the Imperial Master said was true, but if she continued to rely on Sheng Mingyu, she always felt like a dodder.
Just as the two of them were silent, Sheng Mingyu walked in aggressively from outside with a look of anger on his face.
Gu Yunni remained silent, looking conflicted.
"Yun Ni, what do you think of me? You just ran away without saying a word, but now I'm of no use to you for anything. Do you think of me as an outsider or a nuisance?"
Sheng Mingyu was really sad this time. He originally thought that after spending so much time together, he and Gu Yunni would have become one.
Who would have thought that she was still so reserved.
He couldn't understand Gu Yunni's mind.
Gu Yunni and the Imperial Master were both shocked and speechless.
"I..." Gu Yunni felt a little guilty and hesitated for a moment before explaining, "It's not like that. You are the person I trust the most, but I can't rely on you for everything."
She lowered her head and twisted her sleeves, looking like a child being scolded for making a mistake.
The Imperial Master felt somewhat embarrassed at the scene and quietly left the room, leaving the two of them to have a good chat.
There are still many things that have not been discussed between the two of them. As long as they talk it through, Gu Yunni should get used to it.
Sheng Mingyu took a deep breath and became furious.
Unexpectedly, this woman would rather come to the national teacher for help than to him.
Does that mean that the National Master is closer to Gu Yunni than herself?
This made him unable to suppress the anger in his heart.
"Stop talking! If you really want freedom, I won't stop you. I'll just let you go! Don't always make things difficult for me."
He said it so decisively, and his heart ached uncontrollably.
As soon as he said it, he felt that he was impulsive, but he couldn't take it back.
He was suddenly annoyed with himself for being so stubborn. He obviously liked her, so why didn't he say it clearly?
Even though he was thinking this, his mouth didn't obey him and he blurted out an angry remark, "We are just partners. This prince has always remembered this. You don't need to keep your distance to remind me."
Gu Yunni widened her eyes in shock. Why were they talking about cooperation again?
Could it be that the reason they have been together for this period of time is because of cooperation?
She almost forgot about their collaboration. If Sheng Mingyu hadn't suddenly mentioned it, she would have really thought they had a real relationship.
Thinking of this, she couldn't help feeling a little aggrieved.
She endured the pain in her heart and looked at Sheng Mingyu with red eyes, "Do you really think so? Okay, I understand. Then cooperate well and don't meddle in my affairs."
Sheng Mingyu was heartbroken by her stubborn expression. He sighed helplessly, but finally took the initiative to step forward and hugged her in his arms.
Gu Yunni's personality is like this, it is impossible to make her bow her head.
What's more, it was indeed my anger that took over my rationality.
"Alright, I was just saying this out of anger. I... really can't live without you, so I don't mind you doing this without telling me."
Sheng Mingyu felt distressed and frowned.
Why did you say such harsh words just now? Now you have made her cry, and you still have to comfort her.
Gu Yunni was so angry that her face turned red. Even though she knew she was also wrong, she turned her head away and said nothing.
Who asked this man to speak so irritatingly? She finally wanted to accept a relationship in this life, but he used cooperation to stimulate her.
Seeing that she didn't say anything, Sheng Mingyu patted her back gently, "Don't be angry, it's me who spoke without measure. Tell me, what are you and the Imperial Master discussing? I'll help you, as an apology, okay?"
Judging from Gu Yunni's expression just now, she must be very anxious.
He had to suppress the bitterness in his heart and continued to coax her, "Yun Ni, this prince is also jealous. You spend all day with the Imperial Master, and when something happens, you think of him first. How can you have a place for this prince?"
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