C43

Chapter 43 - Struggling of Love Enemies

Xiao Cui died in an alley behind the street on Jia Kang Street. The alley could only barely fit three people side by side, there were no residents in the surroundings, and the alley led to a ruined city god temple. The narrow alley was dark and humid during the daytime, and when the sun was about to set, the sky slowly darkened, making it even harder to see inside the alley.

The street hawkers' cries filled his ears, making him bustle with noise and excitement.

Yun Qianliang retreated to the corner of the alley, where she could see the bustling scenery around the corner.

"It is indeed a good place." Yun Qianliang looked at the people walking past, "Let's start at a place with fewer people, people might see us going in, but this is a busy city, Evening meal s are busy doing business here, even if there is a person walking into the alleyway, killing people and walking out, the number of people will increase, so the killer does not need to worry too much about drawing attention to himself."

The alley led to the run-down temple, and from the corner to the City God Temple, there was still some distance. Normal people would bring their people to the ruined City God Temple and make their move, in case someone found out when they committed the crime, or when Xiao Cui shouted for attention, but the murderer had moved around the corner, and could be said to be very daring.

"Madam Gu is right. After Jing Zhao Mansion took over the case, she sent people to the surroundings to ask about it, but none of the surrounding merchants had any impression of the events of yesterday evening, so they asked who had entered the alley, and they did not get any useful leads." A man dressed in the attire of a Jing Zhao Mansion official walked into the alleyway, walked closer, and greeted with a cupped fist, "Greetings Madam Gu."

Yun Qianliang looked at the righteous man in front of him. He was dressed in the simple uniform of a bailiff, but he did not look as simple as the other bailiffs, and his entire body was filled with tenacity, his eyes were sincere and he was upright.

"This is my son from Master Zhao — — Zhao Yuanqi. He passed the examination and entered the Jing Zhao Mansion half a year ago. He is currently a servant from the Jing Zhao Mansion." Gu Shisan warned her quietly.

Yun Qianliang's eyes became interested, "Young Master Zhao is too polite."

Zhao Yuanqi stood up straight and lowered his hand, asking excitedly: "Madam Gu is interested in this case?"

"In the end, you were once a servant in the Gu Xiangfu. Yun Qianliang replied calmly, his tone was not shy because the other party was a man. He spoke naturally and unrestrainedly to Zhao Yuanqi about matters related to the case, "If Young Master Zhao does not have any clues, then I might as well provide you with one."

"Please speak, Madam Gu." Zhao Yuanqi's eyes were excited and excited.

"Yesterday, when Xiao Cui stopped the carriage to beg for forgiveness, I had a servant give her 10 taels of silver. Before coming here, I had never heard the matter of money from the Jing Zhao Mansion before, so Young Master Zhao, why don't you follow this line and investigate for a bit, perhaps you can find some clues along the way." Yun Qianliang told the only clue she had.

The reason why he did not mention the money previously was probably because someone from the Jing Zhao Mansion was leading them by the way. He thought that if he let his men investigate along the line, he might be able to find the culprit, but seeing how passionate Zhao Yuanqi was, it did not seem like he was going to allow his subordinates to do such a thing.

At this moment, in the tea house across the alley, Xiang Siyu was currently sitting and sipping tea near the window. However, ever since he noticed Yun Qianliang's figure, she no longer focused on sipping tea, and his relaxed state of mind also turned into one of anger.

On the day of the wedding, Yun Qianliang made her look bad in front of everyone present, so she had always kept this grudge in his heart.

"Princess, do you want this servant to teach Yun Qianliang a lesson in your place?" The purple-clothed servant girl serving by the side saw that her master was in a bad mood and took the initiative to tame him.

"Don't meddle in matters like Zi Wei." Xiang Siyu retracted his gaze, and no longer looked in that direction.

When the news of this morning spread, she had already known that there were servants dying in this place. The case was currently being investigated by the Jing Zhao Mansion, and even though she didn't like Yun Qianliang, as the princess of Duke Ming Palace, she couldn't look for trouble at this time, in order to avoid being tainted with a stench.

Zi Wei answered listlessly, dispelling her thoughts, but continued to observe the situation there.

When the Gu San appeared, Zi Wei saw it with a glance. Her eyes lit up as she said in delight, "Princess, isn't that the Gu Xiang's personal guard, the Gu San?"

Xiang Siyu looked over, and indeed, he saw Gu San walking towards the other side of the street.

Gu San walked over from the teahouse, then Gu Yicheng …

Xiang Siyu's face revealed a joyous expression, the corners of his mouth curled up uncontrollably as he raised his hand to adjust his sideburns and appearance, like a young girl whose heart had just opened. He expectantly asked a servant, "How's my makeup today? Isn't today's dress too beautiful? "

Xiang Siyu loved to dress up beautifully, and today he was even wearing a rose-red peony dress. The big peony blooming on her skirt made his look even more beautiful, as if he was blended in with a brocade, making his look even more beautiful.

"Princess looks beautiful and alluring, does this dress match her looks very well?" Zi Wei's mouth was as sweet as honey.

Xiang Siyu smiled bashfully, stood up and left, then walked downstairs.

Gu San quickly walked to the opposite side of the street and politely nodded at Zhao Yuanqi. He cupped his fist and said to Yun Qianliang: "Madam, Master Chu is waiting for you at the teahouse across the street."

Hearing that, Yun Qianliang casually looked towards the direction she pointed, only to see a beautiful lady dressed in beautiful clothes shamelessly walking towards Gu Yicheng who was sitting by the window.

"A disaster." Yun Qianliang muttered softly.

Gu San looked over, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. With your face, you dare say that others are trouble?

"Is Madame coming?" Gu San asked.

Yun Qianliang's eyes turned, facing the pair of questioning eyes, she finally understood the meaning behind those eyes. "Check if there are any clues that were left out here."

"Yes, sir." Gu San cupped his fists and nodded.

"Thirteen, let's go." Yun Qianliang called the people she brought out and walked to the teahouse on the other side.

Xiang Siyu quickly walked towards the window seat, his recent footsteps couldn't help but slow down as his eyes stared at the handsome man, he turned his face to look at the pair of people walking towards him, the cold corners of his eyes making him look soft, falling into the shallow sunlight, as though he was immersed in warm light.

"Siyu greets Gu Xiang." Xiang Siyu smiled and turned, as she opened her mouth to call back Gu Yicheng's attention.

Gu Yicheng's face revealed impatience, when he turned around, his mouth had a smile of respect, and bowed to Xiang Siyu.

"Greetings Princess Anping." He bowed and his attitude was polite and distant.

The bashful expression on Xiang Siyu's face faded slightly, and a sour feeling surfaced in his heart. He was extremely dissatisfied with the man in front of his being separated, but she still smiled and withdrew his bow, allowing the person who greeted his to get up.

"Gu Xiang is one of the pillars of the dynasty. I can't afford to shoulder the burden of being a princess when I think of Wu Yu. In the future, it's best if Gu Xiang doesn't get along with me." Xiang Siyu looked at the person who had bowed his head lovingly, restraining the impulse to lift him up with his own hands, and spoke politely.

"If you don't bid your farewells, then don't hesitate to pay your respects." Gu Yicheng replied.

Xiang Siyu's smile became stiff, he maintained his bearing, sat opposite to his and changed the topic, "Recently, a new batch of tea leaves from First Pin Residence have entered, they are fragrant and have a sweet taste, it is rare to have a chance today, I wonder if I can have a chance with Gu Xiang to taste them?"

"I've come here to find a wife. I'm afraid I don't have the time to drink tea with the princess." As he spoke, Gu Yicheng's gaze had already landed on Yun Qianliang, who was walking into the teahouse. He stood up and walked towards the door, and her large palm naturally wrapped around her two ice-cold hands in a considerate manner. She placed them on her chest to warm them before walking back to the table with her.

Xiang Siyu's face was ugly as he stared at the two. His hands slowly tightened around his sleeves.

"Greetings Princess Anping." Yun Qianliang placed both of her hands on the left side of her waist.

"Madam Gu is too polite." Xiang Siyu forced a smile, as though a mere five words were squeezed out from between his clenched teeth.

Yun Qianliang smiled and sat down next to Gu Yicheng, she took the cup of hot tea that Gu Yicheng had passed to him and held it warmly in her hands. She then said to the man who had a change in expression, "The princess and I are really fated to meet, we can even work together outside, it seems like today is a good day."

Yun Qianliang did not mean his any harm, but with Xiang Siyu's words, no matter how he listened to it, Xiang Siyu felt that it was just giving her more trouble, that Yun Qianliang was purposely trying to provoke her.

Gu Yicheng laughed softly, but did not explain.

Yun Qianliang doubtfully swept a glance at him from the corner of her eyes, thinking that maybe Xiang Siyu had deliberately come to look for him.

"I heard that Gu Xiang was assassinated yesterday. I wonder if Gu Xiang was injured?" Xiang Siyu was clearly concerned about him.

"I'll have to trouble you, Princess. I'm fine." Gu Yicheng changed his posture and stared at Yun Qianliang with tender eyes.

Xiang Siyu had some unspeakable difficulties in his heart, but he thought that it would be better if Gu Yicheng could see her. She was definitely more suitable than Yun Qianliang to accompany him by his side.

"Although the Madam Gu is an evil woman passed down in the capital, she is, after all, an extremely weak woman. With yesterday's situation, she must have been scared stiff and did not dare to make a move." Xiang Siyu revealed a look of worry, but her eyes were filled with provocation.

"Yi Cheng said he would protect me. Although the situation is dire, but with him by my side, what do I have to fear?" With that said, Yun Qianliang turned his head to the right, facing the pair of blazing eyes, his eyebrows bent like crescent moons, and his smile became even wider, his aura turning extremely cold and gentle. Yun Qianliang looked away shyly, and said with a softer voice, "But he told me to hide, so I was worried, and had no choice but to listen."

"I didn't know that the Madam Gu was so timid. When a person they love is in danger, they only care about their own safety." Xiang Siyu taunted him with disdain, but when she looked at Gu Yicheng, his eyes were piercing, and he said anxiously: "If it was me, I would definitely be able to fight alongside him, and protect his safety."

When Yun Qianliang heard his straightforward declaration, light leaked out of his eyes. His gaze moved about, looking intriguing, and only his clear voice could be heard.

"In this world, love is all about fate. When fate comes, it cannot be stopped; when destiny is gone, it cannot be left." Even though there are two mutual feelings, there are also enemies. I believe that knowing each other in love is nothing more than me having the appearance that he loves, and I am happy with everything that he has. That is enough, if you mind too much, you will not be pure anymore. "