Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 219 The Prodigal Son of a Wealthy Family and the Courtesan Red Peony

By this time, night had fallen, and some shops had already hung up lanterns.

Wang Tianjun and his servant were thrown to the ground, wincing in pain.

Looking from this teahouse, although you can't see the face clearly, you can hear the sound of gasping for breath, indicating that the fall was quite severe.

"You bastard, don't think you can bully people just because you're good-looking! My Wang family isn't so easy to bully!"

Wang Tianjun made a harsh statement and was helped onto a carriage not far away by a servant who was also unsteady on his feet.

Before getting into the car, Gu Qingyue saw clearly that he turned back to look at Hongcuilou and revealed a strange smile.

Gu Qingyue looked at the carriage that had already driven away with amusement and pouted.

He turned his head and said, "He's gone. He left a backup plan."

I thought Wang Tianjun was just a good-for-nothing playboy, but I never expected him to be so scheming.

"What backup plan?" Mu Yun Chu picked up a pastry and placed it on the small plate in front of Gu Qing Yue, asking casually.

Gu Qingyue paused, realizing she had witnessed the drugging, but couldn't say so. She immediately said, "He smiled strangely when he left, that's what I guessed."

Mu Yun Chu glanced at her, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

The two chatted for a while, and finally, there was some noise downstairs.

"Master," Mu Nan gently knocked on the door.

"Come in," Mu Yun Chu said coldly.

Upon hearing this, Mu Nan pushed open the door and entered, cupping his hands in greeting. He said, "Master, as soon as Wang Tianjun left, Miss Xiangxiang went in. Based on their conversation, I judge that Miss Xiangxiang is the middleman."

"A middleman?" Gu Qingyue raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, she was carrying a round jade pendant, saying it was given to her by that person. We didn't hear what she said after that because we didn't dare get too close."

Mu Nan replied respectfully, his eyes revealing obvious annoyance.

Mu Yun Chu and Gu Qing Yue exchanged a glance. "You go first, keep an eye on things."

Watching Mu Nan rush out, Gu Qingyue felt a little annoyed.

I was talking to Mu Yun Chu just now and didn't pay attention to investigating Mr. Hui's room, otherwise, she would have found out too.

"Don't rush, let me find out," Gu Qingyue said.

Mu Yun Chu: "Okay."

He stared intently at Gu Qingyue, her gaze fixed on a point in the void. She sat there quietly, and he found the whole thing quite magical.

A quarter of an hour later, Gu Qingyue withdrew her gaze and turned to Mu Yun Chu.

Seeing Mu Yun Chu quietly watching her, her cheeks flushed slightly.

Knowing that he had been watching her the whole time, she felt a little uneasy.

"Judging from their words, the assassination attempt outside the city this morning was not only carried out by the Third Prince, but also by the Nanzhao people. That girl Xiangxiang was indeed the middleman, doing things for money, and she conveyed the Nanzhao people's message."

Gu Qingyue picked up her teacup and took a sip. "She said that tomorrow at noon, at the dilapidated temple five miles outside the city, the people there want to meet Mr. Hui in person before they can discuss further cooperation."

After all, the Third Prince's secret guard leader has already fallen into Mu Yun Chu's hands today, and it seems they are still not giving up.

Of course, Gu Qingyue witnessed the conversation just now.

They said a lot, but that was the main point.

That Mr. Hui is indeed a womanizer.

While they were talking, his hands never left the slender waist and chest of the fragrant girl. No wonder he could seduce the middle-aged Guo cousin, Miss Orchid, when he visited other people's homes.

However, there's one more crucial point: the expressions on those two people's faces were rather strange when they were talking.

And... when Xiangxiang went out, they hugged.

She felt that this was... very unusual, but what exactly was unusual about it?

A thought flashed through Gu Qingyue's mind, but it was too fast for her to grasp.

"Ah Yue, Ah Yue," Gu Qingyue's sudden daze aroused Mu Yun Chu's curiosity.

"It's nothing," Gu Qingyue said, coming back to her senses.

“Okay, let’s go then,” Mu Yun Chu said.

Gu Qingyue: "Going back? Didn't you say you were going to take me to see the excitement?"

Could this be it?

They didn't see anything here, except for what her special ability could see.

"Let's go have dinner, and I'll take you there after we eat."

Mu Yun Chu looked at the little girl with amusement, her lips pursed and her face full of dissatisfaction.

Actually, he wanted to take the little girl somewhere, but he came here just because it was still early and he wanted to take a look.

After the two had dinner, Mu Yun Chu took her in a carriage and stopped at the back gate of an inconspicuous house. Gu Qing Yue's curiosity had reached its peak.

Mu Yun Chu looked at the little girl's eyes darting around and calmly took out a mask from her bosom and gave it to her.

Gu Qingyue: ...So, we're going to a masquerade ball?

Amid her surprised and uncertain expression, Mu Yun Chu took out another half-face mask from her bosom.

It just covers the area above the nose and has dark patterns on it.

The dark-colored mask paired with dark patterns has a kind of understated luxury.

Gu Qingyue watched helplessly as he put on the mask, took off his cloak, turned it inside out and re-tied it, and then took out a jade cicada from his sleeve and played with it in his hand. Gu Qingyue was completely horrified.

Mu Yun Chu now appears not only unrecognizable because of the mask, but her entire aura has suddenly changed.

He used to be a handsome and aloof nobleman, whose every word and action exuded both the imposing aura of a military general and the noble indifference of a prince.

And now, he's an arrogant and infuriating spoiled brat from a powerful family, truly...

Gu Qingyue exclaimed, "I admire you!"

Gu Qingyue looked at it carefully. This mask was not the one he used to wear occasionally in Liquan County. Just how many faces did this person have?

Thinking this, she looked down at the mask in her hand. It was jade white with golden orchid patterns, and it was also a half-face mask. It was very beautiful.

She raised her hand to put it on. "Do I need to change my clothes?"

"No need, it's fine as it is," Mu Yun Chu said, looking at the scarlet dress Gu Qing Yue had just changed into before leaving the house, and nodded in satisfaction.

Gu Qingyue thought for a moment, then asked, "My character—uh, I mean, who am I playing?"

Mu Yun Chu thought for a moment, "What kind of role do you want to play?"

"Uh...you can choose for yourself? Then tell me first, who are you now?" Gu Qingyue paused, then waved her hand. "Never mind, I'll think of something myself. Actually—"

"What?" Mu Yun Chu's current identity is indeed real; otherwise, if someone makes wild guesses or inquires, it could backfire.

"I want to be a playboy, how about you be a sweet and gentle lady?" Gu Qingyue lowered her voice and winked at Mu Yun Chu.

She couldn't resist teasing this cross-dressing master.

Upon hearing this, Mu Yun Chu pretended to be annoyed and flicked her forehead, saying, "You're such a chatterbox."

After speaking, her ears turned slightly red, but of course, it was too dark inside the carriage for Gu Qingyue to see.

"Haha, just kidding, don't take it seriously!" Gu Qingyue immediately surrendered.

Mu Yun Chu glanced at her helplessly and prepared to get off the carriage.

As soon as I stepped out of the carriage, a woman's voice came from behind me: "How about I become the most beautiful courtesan in Jiangnan, Red Peony?" Her voice was soft and melodious.

Mu Yun Chu stumbled, her foot slipped, and she almost fell.

"Hahaha-------" Gu Qingyue's undisguised laughter came from inside the carriage.

Mu Yun Chu stopped under the carriage, calming down from her initial shock.

He turned around and helplessly reached out his hand to Gu Qingyue.