RPAGF Chapter 335 It turns out it was his useless second brother.
Chapter 335 It turns out it was his useless second brother.
Without hesitation, Li Wang pulled out something resembling a whistle from his pocket, blew it hard, and the sharp sound pierced the night sky.
He's signaling for help!
Gu Cheng'an frowned.
He knew that although he could handle the two people in front of him, he couldn't fight against four hands.
Moreover, Chu Ruohan was already exhausted after her fright and the run she had just experienced.
There is no time to waste.
Gu Cheng'an gritted his teeth and disregarded the traditional male-female separation rules between brother-in-law and sister-in-law.
He bent down, slipped his arms under Chu Ruohan's knees and back, and lifted her up in his arms.
"I'm sorry, sister-in-law!"
He gave a low shout, picked up Chu Ruohan, turned around and ran quickly in the opposite direction from where he had come from, heading deeper into the alley.
Footsteps echoed through the narrow alleyway.
They need to find a place to hide as soon as possible.
Gu Cheng'an carried Chu Ruohan, winding his way through the crowd, the sounds of the pursuers behind them gradually fading into the distance.
Finally, Gu Cheng'an found a secluded backyard of a private house where many bamboo baskets were piled up.
"Let's hide here for now."
Panting, Gu Cheng'an gently put Chu Ruohan down, then pulled her into the shadows behind several large bamboo baskets.
The space was cramped, so the two had to press themselves together.
Moonlight filtered through the gaps in the bamboo leaves, casting its glow on Chu Ruohan's pale face.
Gu Cheng'an then noticed the close proximity between the two, and a blush immediately appeared on his face, but he dared not move an inch.
As night deepened, in the main hall of the palace, Prince Su knelt before the dragon throne, his expression filled with grief.
"Your Majesty, my heart is breaking at the thought of my mother's murder. I beg you, Father, to investigate this matter thoroughly and bring justice to my mother!"
The emperor was pale, leaning back on the dragon throne, his voice weak.
"I have ordered a thorough investigation into this case. If Chu Ruohan truly harbors malicious intent, she will not be let off lightly."
Prince Su looked up, a calculating glint in his eyes.
"Father, I have just received news that Chu Ruohan has escaped from the imperial prison, which further proves that she has something to hide!"
The emperor frowned slightly: "Someone actually dared to break into the prison?"
Prince Su said in a deep voice, "The Imperial Guards have already surrounded the General's Mansion, and Gu Junze is probably involved as well. This couple is ambitious and intends to rebel!"
The emperor closed his eyes, seemingly tormented by a sharp pain.
After a long silence, she weakly asked, "Gu Junze... what evidence do you have?"
Upon seeing this, a triumphant smile flashed in Prince Su's eyes.
"Your Majesty is unwell, please rest. I will personally oversee this case."
The emperor waved his hand weakly, signaling him to step down.
Prince Su left the main hall, a cold smile playing on his lips.
In the corridor, a man in black appeared silently beside him.
"Master, something terrible has happened! Chu Ruohan has been rescued."
Gu Chengyan's face was grim. "Useless! You can't even keep an eye on one person!"
The man in black knelt on the ground, his head buried deep in his chest, unable to bear the thunderous rage of his master.
"Where is Gu Junze?" Gu Chengyan asked, barely suppressing his anger, his voice as cold as ice.
"He's still in the general's mansion, surrounded by imperial guards like an iron barrel; he can't escape for the time being," the man in black replied cautiously.
Gu Chengyan's brows furrowed deeply. This... isn't right?
If Gu Junze is trapped in the mansion, then who is responsible?
"Who rescued them?"
The man in black trembled slightly, seemingly finding it difficult to speak.
"Reporting to Master, it seems...it seems to be the Second Young Master."
Gu Chengyan's movements suddenly froze, a look of disbelief flashing in his eyes, followed by a deeper sinister glint.
It turned out to be his good-for-nothing second brother, who dared to ruin his plans.
From childhood to adulthood, this so-called elder brother was a useless person, and even their father despised his incompetence.
Unexpectedly, this time it became a stumbling block in his plan.
"Send people to search immediately!"
"Tomorrow is my investiture ceremony for the Crown Prince. I will not allow any accidents to happen!" he commanded through gritted teeth.
"Yes!"
The man in black accepted the order, his figure shifting slightly as he prepared to retreat.
"Come back." Gu Chengyan suddenly called out to him.
The man in black immediately stopped and waited for the next instruction.
"We also need to send people to keep a close eye on Prince Yong; that old man is very shrewd."
"Hasn't Prince Yong always supported you, Master?" The man in black asked, his tone clearly confused.
Gu Chengyan chuckled, a disdainful smile curving his lips.
"He supports the former Prince Su, who is merely a puppet."
He gazed at the moonlight on the horizon, his eyes growing deep. "Wang Wu has made almost all the arrangements in Pingzhou."
"The prisoners, including those from Zheng Guo, have all been released. Lin Jingchuan should be back in about half a month..."
"We must get everything settled before that happens."
"Don't worry, Master, I'll make the arrangements right away."
The man in black received his order once more, this time silently disappearing into the shadows.
He raised his head and looked at the waning, cold moon in the sky.
Chu Ruohan's escape was just a minor incident and not enough to affect the overall situation.
Once he officially ascends to the position of Crown Prince, even if Gu Junze has immense abilities, he won't be able to stir up any trouble.
As for that woman, she will return to his side sooner or later.
A sickly heat flashed in his eyes.
"In this life, I will make sure you see it with your own eyes."
He murmured almost inaudibly, “Look at your husband, how he fell from the clouds and was smashed to pieces.”
"At that time, you will naturally understand who is the man who can give you unparalleled glory and who you can rely on."
The cold moonlight illuminated her distorted face.
In those unfathomable eyes burned a greedy thirst for power.
Power was his only belief.
Chu Ruohan was, at best, a trophy he could pick up or discard at any time on his path of conquest.
Meanwhile, in another quiet Zen room in the capital city.
The sandalwood smoke curled up in thin wisps, leaving fleeting traces in the dim lamplight.
A sense of tranquility, yet also an inexplicable sense of oppression, filled the air.
The third prince, dressed in a simple gray monk's robe, sat upright on a prayer mat.
On the small table in front of him, slender fingers lifted a small teapot and tilted it.
The clear tea, still steaming, was poured into the celadon teacup opposite.
The misty air blurred his calm, expressionless face.
"I wonder what brings Prince Yong here so late at night?"
His voice was gentle and light, like the sandalwood incense in the meditation room, revealing little emotion.
The Prince of Yong, sitting opposite him, was dressed in a brocade robe.
Her hair was meticulously combed, but deep in her eyes, there was a hint of weariness and sharpness that was hard to detect.
He didn't touch the cup of hot tea immediately. His fingers unconsciously rubbed the jade pendant hanging at his waist. The jade pendant was of excellent quality, but at this moment it seemed to be tinged with the chill of the night.
"Yunci is a quiet place, so she must be aware of the storms outside."
Prince Yong's gaze fell on the Third Prince's composed movements, his tone steady yet probing...