Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 215 Scandalous News

"Go on," Mu Yun Chu said coldly, taking out a handkerchief to wipe Gu Qing Yue's mouth naturally, then folding it and putting it in her bosom.

Gu Qingyue: ...This guy is definitely up to no good!

Why do you always treat yourself like a child?

"Yes, the woman's family started making a scene outside the Wang family's house early this morning, saying that their daughter was forcibly taken into the Wang family's house by Wang Tianjun yesterday afternoon, and several people saw it."

Mu Dong paused for a moment, "The old lady of the Wang family had someone break the woman's father's leg, and now the matter has been taken to the town government."

Gu Qingyue clenched her fists, a hint of anger flashing in her eyes.

"Has the Wang family ever done anything like this before? From what you've said, Wang Tianjun is so lawless; this must not be the first time?"

"Yes, according to my investigation, the Wang family is the richest family in Qihe Town, and also a local tyrant. They have done a lot of things like bullying men and women. Wang Dafu's son died on a business trip ten years ago. Since then, the Wang family has only had one son, Wang Tianjun, who has been the only male heir for three generations. Since he was fifteen years old, there have been reports of him robbing or killing civilians every year, but he always ends up paying money to settle the matter and has never been punished by the government."

Gu Qingyue: ...How dare they be so arrogant?!

Forget it, the affairs of the Nanzhao Kingdom are none of my business!

Just listening to it makes my hands itch!

"Where is Mr. Hui today?" Mu Yun Chu asked, standing up and draping a fox fur cloak over Gu Qing Yue's shoulders. He then tied the cloak, took Gu Qing Yue's hand, and led her out of the flower hall.

Mu Dong: Wow, is the master so considerate to women?

I didn’t expect it! I didn’t expect it!

Looking up again, hey, Master, I haven't finished speaking yet!

He switched shifts with Mu Nan today, and he wanted to come and chat with his master about something else.

According to the news Mu Nan sent back, Mr. Hui did not go out in the morning and was still resting at the grain and oil shop.

Mu Dong quickly caught up with the two and said hurriedly.

“Okay, go ahead. Mr. Hui is probably waiting for news. Keep a close eye on him,” Mu Yun Chu said, then pulled Gu Qing Yue toward the front yard.

Mu Dong took two more steps after him, "Master, there's something else," Mu Dong hesitated before speaking.

He wanted to say something, but when he saw Gu Qingyue turn around and stand side by side with his master, he couldn't bring himself to say it.

"Speak," Mu Yun Chu said impatiently.

"Ahem... Master, there's something I need to tell you," Mu Dong paused, then continued, "When Mr. Hui went to the Wang residence earlier, he happened to meet Guo's cousin. Last night, last night..."

Gu Qingyue raised an eyebrow, intrigued by such juicy news: "And then? What happened?"

Before Mu Yun Chu could speak, Gu Qing Yue asked with great interest.

"Ah? Oh, Mr. Hui went back to the grain and oil shop this morning and is still sleeping." Mu Dong lowered his voice, his face serious, but there was an obvious gossip in his eyes and brows that he was trying hard to suppress.

"Cough cough---------" Gu Qingyue choked on her saliva.

So this is what secret guards are like? So gossipy!

Mu Yun Chu looked at Mu Dong expressionlessly, and Mu Dong felt as if the air around him had grown colder.

He shrank back, "Master and Doctor Gu, please atone for your sins. I believe this matter is worthwhile."

After speaking, she secretly glanced at Mu Yun Chu and saw that he was expressionless and indifferent, so she boldly continued.

"According to a servant of the Wang family that we bribed, that Wang Tianjun seems to also like that Guo's cousin."

After saying that, he stood with his hands at his sides, his round face tense.

He had an expression that said we were just discussing business, and definitely not gossiping.

Gu Qingyue couldn't help but laugh. She raised her hand and took Mu Yun Chu's hand. "Come on, let's go inside and discuss it."

Mu Yun Chu felt the soft warmth on her hand, and her heart stirred. She immediately revealed a gentle and doting expression.

Mu Dong stood behind the two of them, watching them walk away, looking somewhat dazed.

Who knew my master had such a talent for changing faces?

Back in the main room, Gu Qingyue took off her heavy cloak, sat down in a round-backed chair, and asked Mu Dong, "Who is Guo Shi?"

“It’s his mother,” Mu Dong said, his hands hanging down.

“Mother?” Gu Qingyue was taken aback. “Then isn’t Cousin Guo his… aunt? He… likes… his… aunt?”

Gu Qingyue's eyes widened.

She wasn't just shocked; she found it unbelievable. Wasn't this incest?

This would not have been tolerated by society in the previous life, let alone in ancient times.

Mu Yun Chu had been quietly observing Gu Qing Yue's changing expressions.

The more I looked at her, the more I felt that the little girl's eyes were as beautiful as pearls in the deep sea.

With every frown and smile, every furrowed brow and relaxed expression, her beautiful eyes either shone brightly or held a quiet, restrained light, and Mu Yun Chu was almost mesmerized.

"Mu Yun Chu, do you think they're being genuine or just putting on a show for us? Would Mr. Hui be so desperate?"

Seeing those phoenix eyes staring at her, Mu Yun Chu snapped out of her reverie and coughed, "Indeed, we need to investigate."

After saying that, he turned and instructed Mu Dong to investigate as soon as possible, and then sent him away.

"Where do we go next?" Gu Qingyue asked Mu Yun Chu with a burning gaze.

Mu Yun Chu gently raised her hand to stroke her long hair, and took her hand, "Let me take you out for a walk."

The two walked out of the room hand in hand once again. As soon as they reached the corridor, Gu Qingyue's eyes lit up.

Small flakes of snow fell sparsely from the leaden-gray sky.

Gu Qingyue turned her head and saw a few petals gently fall onto Mu Yun Chu's shoulder.

The white snowflakes fell on his dark cloak, making them extremely conspicuous.

It's so crystal clear that it instantly softens your heart.

"It's snowing," Gu Qingyue said, reaching out to brush snowflakes off Mu Yun Chu's shoulder.

Mu Yun Chu lowered her head, her usually cold eyes now filled with a warm current, which settled on Gu Qing Yue's fair profile.

A moment later, he looked up.

Seeing the snowflakes drifting down the bare branches of the courtyard, like light willow catkins, yet with a touch of chill in the air.

"Yes, it's snowing."

Mu Yun Chu responded, but it sounded like she was talking to herself.

"Where to?" Gu Qingyue asked.

“Five miles outside Qihe Town, there is a dilapidated temple,” Mu Yun Chu replied, turning his head.

Gu Qingyue: ...So, our first date was at a dilapidated temple?

Seeing the confusion rising in Gu Qingyue's eyes, Mu Yun Chu tugged at her hand, "I'll take you to see a play."

Gu Qingyue: "Okay."

Oh, what an unromantic man.

Well, I do have something important to take care of lately, so it looks like we'll have to postpone our date.

When the two arrived at the edge of town in the carriage, Mu Yun Chu suddenly put his arm around her waist and flew into the woods by the roadside without saying a word.

Leaving the town from the west gate leads to the direction of Nanzhao. The route chosen by Mu Yun is mostly in the mountains, with increasingly narrow roads and dense forests.

Gu Qingyue was caught off guard.

She was initially startled, and instinctively hugged Mu Yun Chu tightly around the waist.

Looking at him sideways, I could just see his chin and his Adam's apple, which moved slightly up and down.

Gu Qingyue's heart stirred slightly. No matter which angle she looked at him from, this man was so beautiful that he was mesmerizing.

If I could meet such a perfect person in my past life, even if we didn't get married, just having a relationship with them would be very enjoyable and interesting!

Throughout the journey, Gu Qingyue was lost in thought.