Not long after, the subordinate returned and said, "Your Highness, we have found the Emperor. He is at the estate."
"Go knock on the door," Gu Linchao instructed.
"Yes." The subordinate obeyed the order and knocked on the door of the manor.
In the village.
The man had just lain down when he heard a noise outside the door.
He assumed the assassin hadn't given up and had tracked him to this place, so he immediately sat up alertly.
The next moment, the door was pushed open.
Several guards dressed in black entered.
"Your Majesty." Several people knelt on one knee.
The man paused for a moment, then breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the Regent's Palace emblem embroidered on their clothes.
So he was one of the Emperor's men.
I didn't expect them to find him so quickly.
"How did you find me?" the man asked.
The leader glanced at his expression and then said, "The Regent has come in person."
"Royal Uncle?" Gu Heng was taken aback for a moment, then pursed his lips.
Almost as soon as he finished speaking, Gu Linchao's voice rang out from outside the door, "Since His Majesty is alright, let's return to the palace."
Gu Heng looked up and saw his powerful uncle, shrouded in darkness, walking in, surrounded by his entourage.
He remained serious and aloof.
It seemed that no matter the situation, his imperial uncle was always calm and composed, seemingly invincible. He had never seen his imperial uncle panic or be at a loss, unlike himself, the emperor…
He looked down at his disheveled appearance, his fist clenched tightly in his sleeve.
He felt both respect and fear for this imperial uncle, but in reality, the two were only a few years apart in age.
He lowered his eyes and said guiltily, "It was Gu Heng's fault for going to such lengths to find me, Uncle Huang."
Gu Linchao glanced at him and, seeing that he was alright, said calmly, "It's good that you're alright, let's go."
"Okay." Gu Heng got out of bed as instructed.
Immediately, a guard brought him clean robes and helped him change.
Wen Ruyi, who hadn't yet rested, naturally heard the commotion.
When she ran out of the house, she saw a blazing fire in the yard.
The steward and servants in the village all stood with their heads bowed to one side.
She was stunned for a moment, and soon saw Gu Heng walking out behind a man, surrounded by many guards.
Seeing him about to leave, Wen Ruyi's heart sank. She quickly took two steps forward and softly called out, "Young Master..."
She seemed to want to say something, but soon, two burly old women came up behind her and grabbed her arms tightly.
Wen Ruyi struggled, but couldn't break free. Her face turned ashen, and she lowered her head.
Although the commotion was very small, Gu Heng had been paying attention to this area and naturally saw it.
Seeing Wen Ruyi, who seemed to have given up and resigned herself to her fate, he pursed his lips and glanced at the guards beside him.
The guard understood, stepped forward, forcefully pushed the old woman away, and shouted, "How dare you be so insolent before the Emperor?"
Upon hearing this, the two old women turned pale with fright and immediately knelt down.
Seeing Wen Ruyi's expression, Wen Ruyi felt a sense of satisfaction.
She had had enough of being mistreated in the village, and seeing them crawling on the ground like dogs made her feel incredibly happy.
Indeed, power is the most useful tool.
Thinking about it, she became even more unwilling to give up the opportunity she had now.
She raised her head, her eyes brimming with tears, looking at Gu Heng with a pitiful expression.
In the firelight, she looked so slender and fragile in her plain dress, and the faint hope in her eyes stirred Gu Heng's heart and aroused his pity.
"This young lady saved me, and I should repay her. Let her come back to the palace with me."
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