Chapter 314: Meet Again
The carriage was completely black, without a single trace of gold inlay or carving, and there were no bells or other ornaments on the corners.
Blue curtains were hanging on all sides, swaying like flowing water, and it was impossible to see what was going on inside.
An Qinghe watched the excitement with the people around him, "As expected of a legendary figure, just looking at this carriage gives me an oppressive feeling. I'm really curious about what he looks like in person."
After he finished speaking, he was surprised that there was no response from those around him, so he turned his head to look, "Xixi? Xixi! What are you looking at?"
I saw Gu Xixi standing with her back to me, looking up at something.
When asked by An Qinghe, she pretended to be very serious and busy, "I just saw a very beautiful parrot flying by. Its feathers were as beautiful as a rainbow. I don't know whose house it escaped from."
An Qinghe had no doubts and followed Gu Xixi to look, "Is there?"
Listening to the sound of horse hooves fading away, Gu Xixi turned back and clenched her still shaking hands in her sleeves without changing her expression. "It has flown far away and I can't see it anymore."
"Let's go. If we don't go back to the inn, the mutton will get cold."
An Qinghe quickly followed, looked at Gu Xixi and smiled, "Did you see that just now?"
Gu Xixi: "What did you see?"
"It's the Regent's car!" An Qinghe jumped up and down like a happy puppy. "The capital is so big, and we just met the Regent on our first day here! What do you think this means?"
Gu Xixi didn't want to be a spoiler, so she asked, "What does it mean?"
An Qinghe clapped his hands, "Of course it means we are lucky, it's a good start, a good beginning!"
He was excited to himself, "The Regent has now risen to the top, second only to the emperor. Looking around the world, is there anyone with better luck than him?"
"I have a feeling that our trip to the capital will go smoothly and everything we wish for will come true!"
Gu Xixi applauded enthusiastically, "I wish you good luck! Have confidence!"
An Qinghe clenched his fist, "Yes! Have confidence!"
It was already dusk when we returned to the inn.
An Qinghe lived with Jiang Mingyuan, and originally wanted Gu Xixi to eat together in their room.
Gu Xixi smiled and declined, "I drank all that tea and had some snacks, so I'm not hungry yet."
"Besides, I'm a little tired after running all day. I want to go back to sleep first."
An Qinghe immediately asked with concern, "Are you okay?"
"You've traveled a long distance in recent days. Don't worry that you've exhausted yourself. I'd better go get a doctor for you!"
As he was about to leave, Gu Xixi hurriedly stopped him, "Why invite a doctor? Don't forget who my master is?"
Seeing An Qinghe stop, Gu Xixi said slowly, "Okay, we have to go out again tomorrow."
"You should go to bed early when you get back. Try not to make any noise after eating, so as not to disturb Brother Zichu from studying."
It's like a puppy being patted on the head and having its fur stroked by its owner.
An Qinghe nodded obediently, "Okay, don't worry, I won't bother Jiang Zichu before the Spring Examination."
Gu Xixi finally handed him the tea leaves and said, "Please give this to Brother Zichu for me."
After that, she pushed the door and went back to her guest room.
An Qinghe watched the door close, with a smile on his face. He turned around and ran into the guest room opposite, "Brother Zichu! It's time to eat!"
"I'm telling you, this roasted lamb is best eaten right after it's been roasted. Hey, when you get into high school, I'll treat you to an authentic roasted whole lamb to celebrate for you!"
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After washing up, Gu Xixi turned off the lights and lay quietly in the dark.
She kept her eyes open, wide awake, and the image of the carriage she had briefly glimpsed outside the East Market came to her mind.
At that moment, she was very close to him.
Before the mind can react, the body has already responded.
I was clearly no longer afraid of him before, why is it that I'm suddenly afraid of him again?
Are you afraid of seeing him?
Come to think of it.
If they had met again anywhere else, she wouldn't have sounded so uneasy.
In the original plot, the heroine was happily brought to the capital by people sent by Mu Nanzhao.
It was here that she endured years of imprisonment and torture, living a life worse than death. Her hope gradually turned into despair until she took her last breath.
As fate would have it, Gu Xixi, who had traveled through the book, came to the capital after Mu Nanzhao ascended the throne of regent.
Although the method is different, the relationship between the two of them is also different from the original plot.
But the psychological shadow of Gu Xixi is still there.
Gu Xixi covered her face with her hands in frustration.
Before leaving, she planned to come quietly, leave quietly, and try not to meet Mu Nanzhao.
Unfortunately, plans cannot keep up with changes.
If justice cannot be done and Lu Jing's injustice is not resolved, her situation will inevitably become more dangerous.
If it really comes to this, who should I turn to for help?
During the few days she had been with Lu Jing, Gu Xixi had already thought about these questions.
The closest and most suitable candidate is naturally He Jinglan.
The He family is an old and prominent family in the capital. He Jinghui is a new upstart in the court, holding the third-rank official position and is very popular.
Asking the He family for help should at least save Lu Jing's life. It shouldn't be a problem.
But……
If He Jinghui knew about this, wouldn’t that be the same as if Mu Nanzhao knew about it?
Should I go and ask Mu Nanzhao for help directly? Gu Xixi sighed heavily.
After a long time, when she opened her eyes again, her gaze had returned to calm.
If the situation really came to a critical moment and human lives were at stake, what would be wrong with her asking Mu Nanzhao for help?
Several days of indecision came to fruition at this moment.
Gu Xixi fell asleep peacefully.
Regent's Palace, study.
The secret guards retreated quietly, and Mu Nanzhao looked at the secret letter burning in the lampstand.
The warm light made his eyes look even colder and murderous.
"Master Fan..."
The next day, Gu Xixi slept until noon. When she got up, she felt that all the fatigue that had accumulated in her body for many days had disappeared.
She felt refreshed and in a good mood and decided to go downstairs for a good meal.
After a quick wash and freshening up, he opened the door and saw He Jinglan standing outside with one hand raised, looking surprised.
"I'm the one knocking on the door..."
Gu Xixi smiled and said, "What a coincidence. Come on, follow me downstairs to have breakfast."
She walked out the door quickly, saying, "How did you know I live here?"
He Jinglan's eyes flickered, and she said, "I met An Qinghe and Jiang Mingyuan in the lobby. They had finished their meal and were already drinking tea. Why are you up so late?"
Gu Xixi said, "I was a little tired, but I feel better now."
When she reached the stairs, there was no one around. She looked directly at He Jinglan, "You only told me how you found my room, but you didn't tell me how you knew I was staying in this inn?"
"Is there any reason why it's not good to say it?"
He Jinglan sighed, "I'm not hiding it from you, but I saw that you were in high spirits and wanted to wait until you finished eating before telling me so as not to affect your appetite."
Gu Xixi teased, "Can you tell me now?"
He Jinglan's expression turned serious. "Someone is secretly investigating a group of people who went to Beijing from Fengcheng. The carriage and several people have features that are very similar to the three of you, but there is an extra girl. Could it be you?"
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