Lu Chen remembered what Gu Chengyu said about going to the Yi Mansion to inquire about it, and he wanted to use Gu Chengyu's hand to pull off a trick.
"yes!"
After the others left, Lu Chen looked at the full moon in the middle of the night sky and sighed leisurely.
He had done his utmost to be benevolent and righteous, and being able to reveal the news to Prince Jing on purpose could be regarded as clearing up the friendship between them.
He has his mission. From birth, they are destined to be on opposite sides.
He could not ignore his family, let alone betray his family. Lu Chen's eyes gradually became blurry as he looked at the full moon.
The next day, as soon as Gu Chengyu got up, Ming Yan came in to report.
"Sir! Someone came into the courtyard last night and discussed with Mr. Lu for about an hour."
Gu Chengyu tied up the jade-edged belt and was not surprised when he heard the news reported by Ming Yan.
"How many people are there? But that person who fought with you last time?" Ming Mo had just fetched water and entered the room, and was about to help Gu Chengyu wash up.
"Looking at the body shape and martial arts skills, it's probably not the same one from last time. However, Mr. Lu's martial arts are not weak. If he finds us, he is afraid of arousing Mr. Lu's suspicion. Therefore, we don't dare to get close and wait until this person leaves.
, we sent people to follow."
Gu Chengyu nodded, "Watch that person carefully to see who he is from. In addition, pay more attention these days. We have been in the capital for several days, and I am afraid these people will not be able to wait. Check carefully to see if there are any
People are watching us, so we shouldn’t take it lightly even if we live in the same house.”
Ming Yan quickly agreed. He understood what his master meant. Doesn't the person living in the same room refer to Mr. Lu?
"Jin Yu! Are we going to take a dip in Dongting Lake today?" Lu Chen came in from outside, and Shi Shiran sat on the table, waiting for Ming Yan to serve him porridge.
Gu Chengyu's work and rest habits are very regular. He usually has breakfast at this time, so Lu Chen always comes here at this time.
"Who said we were going?" Gu Chengyu took a sip of preserved egg and lean meat porridge and glanced at Lu Chen.
"What do you mean? Didn't you agree yesterday that you were going to see the second master of the Yan Mansion? Did you regret it? But you even sent a reply!"
Lu Chen put down the kidney bean roll after taking a bite and looked at Gu Chengyu with doubts in his eyes.
"It's natural to go, but you can't go."
Gu Chengyu's smile looked so enigmatic in Lu Chen's eyes. He thought for a moment, did he not want to expose himself?
"Ming Mo and the others around you are very capable. Even if you go alone, I don't have to worry about your safety."
Gu Chengyu was a little surprised that Lu Chen compromised so easily.
However, he still explained a little and revealed some of his plans first, lest Lu Chen think that he was going to do some trick behind his back.
"Those people have never seen us. I am an imperial envoy appointed by the emperor. As for you, you are hiding in the dark. Those people probably don't know that you came with me, right?"
Gu Chengyu had already asked someone to investigate, but at least Prince Jing hadn't done enough to expose Lu Chen.
For Gu Chengyu, this is more convenient for him. Of course, for Lu Chen, it may be exactly what he wants.
He didn't think that Lu Chen didn't have the idea of hiding the treasure map. When he went to the Yi Mansion, he naturally couldn't place his hopes on Lu Chen, otherwise he would be making a wedding dress for others.
"I plan to let you pretend to be my servant, so that it will be easier for us to do things."
"What? You want me to dress up as a servant? That's not possible." Lu Chen looked at Gu Chengyu in shock and doubt, and secretly slandered Gu Chengyu in his heart.
"Then how about I pretend to be your servant and you go to contact Mr. Yan today? But then who will be the one to steal the treasure map? Is it possible that I should go? If Mingmo and the others are allowed to go, I won't worry.
Although their martial arts are good, they are far behind compared to you."
In fact, Gu Chengyu had never seen Lu Chen's martial arts at all, but judging from Lu Chen's long aura, his internal strength should be very pure.
Speaking of Lu Chen's martial arts being better than Ming Mo's, Lu Chen felt good about himself and he did not deny it.
"Let's talk about it then!" He instinctively resisted the idea of pretending to be a servant. However, he understood that the overall situation was more important.
Besides, when no one is watching him, it will be easier for him to gather people.
Gu Chengyu smiled faintly and did not persuade him any more.
His purpose was naturally to drive Lu Chen away, and when he went to the Yi Mansion, Lu Chen would still be by his side, which would be too much of a hindrance.
After Lu Chen became a servant, he could give orders and get rid of this guy.
The light of the lake and the moon in autumn harmonize,
There are no goggles on the surface of the pool.
Looking at the green mountains and rivers of Dongting in the distance,
A green snail on a silver plate.
Gu Chengyu thought of a famous poem from the Tang Dynasty. This situation and scene fit the poem very well, but it was a pity that the Dongting Lake in that poem was not the same place as the Dongting Lake here.
Since the establishment of the Qing Dynasty, the country has been reorganized, and the previous place names and state capitals have been changed, and they are no longer the same as before.
There are many large and small boats near the lakeshore, which shows that there are many people out to play in this autumn.
Among them, there are several very gorgeous boats that are particularly eye-catching. From time to time, laughter, birdsong, and birds can be heard on the boats, making it very lively.
"I didn't know before that Master Gu came to Hejian Mansion, and I missed the welcome from afar. Please forgive me, Master Gu."
The speaker was a plump man, about forty years old, wearing an indigo cross-collar robe. At this time, he was bowing his hands to the young man sitting above him.
"You're welcome, Mr. Yan Er. I came to Hejian Mansion on the orders of the Emperor to secretly investigate the treasure map. I didn't expect that everyone would know about it just a few days after arriving in Hejian Mansion."
Gu Chengyu looked distressed, frowned slightly, and sighed leisurely.
Mr. Yan Er squinted his eyes, which were larger than mung beans, and looked at the handsome young man with a pink face.
He couldn't help but sneer in his heart, how calm he thought this person was!
There was no movement from this person in the first few days after arriving in Hejian Mansion. He thought this person was a difficult master.
But looking at it now, he found that this person might have delayed it until today because he had no idea what to do.
Although Mr. Yan Er was very disdainful of Gu Chengyu in his heart, he did not dare to show it on his face.
Although he had heard that this person was the one who came up with the tea introduction method, he did not deny that the other party was talented.
But this man is young after all. When it comes to intrigues and power play, he is still far behind those wily and scheming courtiers.
After all, this was an imperial envoy sent by the imperial court, so he naturally did not dare to neglect him.
"Master Gu is the number one scholar in this palace examination. Your literary talent is elegant. Your reputation has long been spread to Hejian Mansion. I admire your literary talent very much! You have already become famous. When you come to Hejian Mansion, naturally
You can’t hide it from everyone.”
Mr. Yan Er smiled and drank all the wine in his glass, and talked about the matter in a few words.
Gu Chengyu sneered in his heart, could this man regard himself as a fool?
This attitude is too perfunctory. This is because you are young and don't take yourself seriously!