Quick Transmigration: After Fake Death, All the Protagonists I Flirted With Went Crazy

Chapter 215 Ingratitude and Deceit (50)

The days that followed were remarkably peaceful.

Aside from the three daily doses of medication and the increasingly clingy Bu Shaoluan, Gu Yao felt everything was fine.

In May of the third year of the Zhengqian reign, the commander of the garrison in southern Jiangxi came to the capital to report on his duties.

Bu Shaoluan hugged the young man, nuzzled his cheek against his, and said coquettishly:

"Ah Tang, I'd like to host a welcome dinner for my uncle, okay?"

Gu Yao paused, his fingers holding the memorial in their hand, and lowered his eyes.

"General Lin is His Majesty's uncle. It is a rare occasion for him to come to the capital. It is only right to host a welcoming banquet for him."

The boy seemed overjoyed and hugged the person even tighter.

"Ah Tang is the best."

Bu Shaoluan smiled happily, but the smile didn't reach his eyes.

It was a test, and both of them had ulterior motives.

Bu Shaoluan hosted a welcome dinner for Lin Xu.

Gu Yao sat at the table, watching a group of people eagerly currying favor with Lin Xu, and his eyes turned cold.

He glanced up at the smiling boy, who seemed quite happy.

The uncle and nephew, who were not related by marriage, seemed quite intimate.

Before the memorial was even submitted, he already knew the time when Lin Xu would be going to the capital to report on his duties. He had specifically told the child well in advance that he would be leaving the palace that night.

Over the past few months, Bu Shaoluan should have already figured out how often he leaves the palace.

The entire palace had long been under Gu Yao's surveillance and control.

Tonight is the night to decide his next move.

Gu Yao's long, slender, fair fingers gently caressed the rim of the cup, his eyes somewhat unfocused.

Lin Xu seemed quite happy. After drinking with the others, he walked up to Gu Yao and said loudly, "This general toasts Chief Shen. I have heard that Chief Qiu Xian saved the emperor last time, which I greatly admire."

Lin Xu observed the languid person in front of him without making a sound.

With her exquisite features, graceful figure, and striking beauty, she was truly stunning.

His mind was filled with the rumors he had heard during his two days in the capital, and his eyes darkened slightly.

Gu Yao snapped out of his daze, gently raised his head, and looked at the person who had come to toast him.

His strong facial features, sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and robust physique were quite different from the delicate and frail style favored in the capital.

Tsk, she's not bad looking, but Bu Shaoluan is still better looking.

Disdain from someone who only cares about appearance.

Gu Yao clicked his tongue lightly, looking at the person in front of him with a teasing gaze.

He didn't raise his glass, leaving Lin Xu alone in an awkward situation.

The noise gradually subsided, and all eyes turned to the two of them.

Lin Xu's smile almost vanished, and his eyes turned cold.

"Does the Commander look down on me?"

Gu Yao looked at the person in front of him and was about to retort when Bu Shaoluan interrupted him.

"General Lin is joking. My palm is badly injured and has not yet fully recovered. It is not advisable for me to drink alcohol."

Gu Yao, who was about to unleash a torrent of abuse, thought: "..." You're the one who's seriously injured, your whole family is seriously injured.

But this was a party hosted by a child, so he couldn't refuse to give them face.

What if the child cries?

He couldn't handle it.

At least until a conclusion is reached, he is happy to let Bu Shaoluan have his way.

Gu Yao's mind raced, and he beckoned to the attendant beside him, "General Lin has worked hard guarding the border. I will offer General Lin a cup of tea instead of wine."

The handsome young man smiled and raised his hand to the burly young man in front of him, effortlessly brushing aside the previous incident.

Regardless of whether the person in front of him responded, he drank the medicinal tea in the cup in one gulp.

After finishing his drink, he reverted to his arrogant and lazy demeanor, wearing his displeasure on his face.

After all, who would be friendly to someone who is suspected of killing them?

Gu Yao's outrageous behavior made Lin Xu grit his teeth, yet he was helpless.

Tonight is a welcoming banquet hosted by His Majesty for him. The important officials who came to attend all gave him a lot of face. He thought that the people in front of him would not be too presumptuous. Now it seems that he was wrong.

This powerful eunuch was truly arrogant and disdainful of everyone.

Lin Xu, with a sullen face, downed the wine in his glass in one gulp, then turned away with a flick of his sleeve.

Gu Yao looked at Lin Xu's gloomy face, but a smile appeared on his lips instead.

A soft sneer, a silent mockery.

The already quiet room became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Gu Yao watched Lin Xu return to his seat and felt that the air in the room was very stuffy, making him inexplicably irritable.

Gu Yao rose, lightly flicked his sleeves, and casually bowed to the young man sitting at the head of the table. "Your Majesty, I am feeling unwell and will take my leave now."

Upon hearing this, Bu Shaoluan turned his head, a hint of worry on his face, "Should we summon the imperial physician?"

Gu Yao remained calm. "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am fine."

Seeing that Gu Yao's expression remained unchanged, Bu Shaoluan knew that Gu Yao was not giving Lin Xu any face.

He nodded, pondered for a moment, and said, "Since the Sect Leader is unwell, he should go back and rest. Shen Shenwei, see the Sect Leader off."

Gu Yao straightened up and left gracefully amidst a stunned silence.

Shen Shenwei followed suit.

After seeing the man to the door, Gu Yao turned around and said, "Eunuch Shen, you should go back now. His Majesty still needs someone to serve him."

Before he could finish speaking, Gu Yao turned to walk away.

Upon hearing this address, Shen Shenwei felt a lump in his throat. He pursed his lips and couldn't help but call out to it.

"Master,..." Why was he sent to His Majesty's side in the first place?

Gu Yao paused, interrupting Shen Shenwei's next words.

“Eunuch Shen, you are mistaken. You should call me the Grand Secretary or Lord Shen.”

The handsome young man was half-hidden in the darkness, neither turning around nor looking back.

"I'll pretend I didn't hear it today. There are many people and much gossip in the palace; we must be even more careful and cautious in everything we do."

Shen Shen remained silent.

Gu Yao didn't expect any answer and simply walked forward.

Shen Shenwei gazed at the direction Gu Yao had left alone for a long time before bowing in that direction.

"Remember the teachings of the Master!"

***

After the banquet ended, Gu Yao sat on the city wall in front of the corner tower.

The palace road was filled with ministers who had come to attend the banquet today, and now they were all leaving the palace, so the noise was a little loud.

Gu Yao looked down at the moat under the moonlight; the shimmering water was extremely beautiful.

When Tang Yi arrived at Gu Yao's side, she saw her master sitting alone by the city wall, with a gloomy corner tower behind him.

The guards in this area must have been sent away long ago.

Gu Yao turned around upon hearing the voice, "You're here. How did the matter I asked you to handle go?"

Tang Yi pursed her lips. "After the banquet, General Lin did not leave the palace. He had a long private conversation with His Majesty in the Imperial Study."

"That's it..."

The clear, melodious voice was ethereal, making it difficult to hear clearly.

After those three words, there was no further explanation.

After waiting for a long time without receiving a response from Gu Yao, Tang looked up at the bright moon in the sky, her expression unreadable.

Gu Yao seemed somewhat helpless and sighed softly, "I see. You can go down now."

Tang Yi pursed her lips, hesitated, and finally bowed her head and retreated.

Before turning around, Tang Yi glanced up and, whether it was his imagination or not, it seemed as if glistening water droplets had glistened across that beautiful face.

And then it was gone in an instant.

Only a silhouette was left on the city wall.

Tang Yi shook his head; he must have misread it.

Why would a master who is always ruthless and decisive cry for that little emperor?