Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity-Chapter 848 - 684: Too Lazy to Name It...

The servant had a moment of realization, seemingly understanding Gu Chengyu’s intention, and quickly came forward with a suggestion.

"What if she starts screaming, then..." Yi Lanwen was worried that if she screamed, it would make them look like they were up to no good with their brother’s wife.

"Then send her to the madam, let her wake up in the second house, and think of a way to cover it up with the head of the house."

The servant picked up the woman again, dragged Yi Lanwen, and headed outside.

The woman on the ground, due to the blanket coming loose, revealed her smooth, delicate shoulder.

Perhaps to make the scene of catching an affair more convincing, the woman’s clothing was quite disordered, revealing a bit of fragrant shoulder.

However, the servant turned his head away, not daring to take another glance. He straightforwardly picked up the woman and walked towards the door.

Gu Chengyu watched all this unfold and couldn’t help but nod. The young man was quick-witted and didn’t seem to have a bad character.

But whether he could become Gu Chengyu’s subordinate depended on the young man’s future behavior.

"Sir! Do you think Second Master Yi will betray the Yi Family? Might he turn around and tell the Yi Clan Leader about this affair?"

Ming Mo was somewhat concerned, feeling that Yi Lanwen was unreliable and feared he might ruin Gu Chengyu’s plan.

"Probably not, right? Doesn’t he want the antidote?" Ming Yan thought if the man wasn’t foolish and still wanted to live, he wouldn’t dare to speak out.

"Although Yi Lanwen is cowardly and afraid of death, he is also easily swayed. We can’t put too much trust in him, or it will surely backfire on us."

Gu Chengyu toyed with the Jade Ring on his finger, as another plan in his mind gradually took shape.

Yi Lanshan was a very shrewd man, and might become suspicious of what Yi Lanwen and the others said.

When the time comes, he certainly won’t rest easy about the treasure map and will find an opportunity to check whether the treasure map is still in the ancestral hall. He might even move the treasure map elsewhere.

Gu Chengyu naturally couldn’t tolerate the treasure map slipping away under his nose, "We can’t wait until the evening. We must act quickly. Ming Yan, you go to the ancestral hall now and wait. See if the Yi Clan Leader goes there. Observe carefully where he places the treasure map in the ancestral hall."

Gu Chengyu originally wanted Ming Yan to follow Yi Lanshan, but it’s broad daylight now, and in someone else’s house, even though Ming Yan’s martial arts were decent, it was still very risky.

"Yes, sir!" Ming Yan accepted the order and flew out through the window.

"What about your earlier reconnaissance of the area? What did you find?" Gu Chengyu asked about Ming Mo and the others’ scouting mission, forming another plan in his mind.

"Just now, I and Ming Yan disguised ourselves as servants and scouted Yi Mansion’s storage room and inner study, finding the guards there very tight. The guards were well-trained, and the martial arts of the Hidden Guards were strong."

Ming Mo was previously worried that too many guards would make stealing the treasure map inconvenient. Upon learning that the treasure map was in the ancestral hall, he couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Just as Ming Mo finished speaking, footsteps were heard outside the door.

Gu Chengyu guessed that Lu Chen had arrived, but to be safe, Gu Chengyu still lay on the bed.

Lu Chen pushed the door open, seeing Ming Mo standing inside the room. Then he turned his gaze to the bed, the quilt on the bed was raised; could it be that Gu Chengyu really was asleep?

"There’s no outsider here, stop pretending!" Lu Chen said softly, walking toward the bedside.

Knowing it was Lu Chen, Gu Chengyu no longer stayed in bed.

"How did your terrain reconnaissance go? Did you find out where the treasure map is?"

Gu Chengyu sat up in bed, looking at the approaching Lu Chen.

Lu Chen shook his head, "Both the inner study and the storage room are closely guarded. Even the Hidden Guards are numerous, and their martial arts are on par with mine. This is truly difficult."

Thinking of the night’s plan, Lu Chen cast his gaze towards Gu Chengyu.

"We must stay in Yi Mansion until night, then I’ll investigate again. Once confirmed, we’ll act."

Lu Chen pointed to the teacup on the table, signaling Ming Mo to pour tea for him.

Gu Chengyu narrowed his eyes slightly, planning to act tonight? It seemed the person behind Lu Chen couldn’t wait any longer.

The reason Gu Chengyu was certain that Lu Chen and he were not on the same path was because Lu Chen had been overly enthusiastic recently.

Moreover, Lu Chen had hidden a lot of information from him. Ding Ba had reported this morning that people were ambushing not far outside Yi Mansion, and the leader had contact with Lu Chen.

Lu Chen definitely had a plan, possibly intending to sideline him and steal the treasure map himself.

Gu Chengyu could somewhat guess Lu Chen’s intentions, which were to stay in Yi Mansion.

Once darkness fell, and everyone, including himself, was asleep, he would collaborate with the people in ambush outside.

Lu Chen, disguised as a servant, would not raise Yi Mansion’s suspicion as long as he was cautious.

Yet Lu Chen was not a true servant, so Gu Chengyu couldn’t rightly ask him to stay in his room at night, thus creating an opportunity for Lu Chen.

"You say we act tonight? But can your men handle those guards? Moreover, we’re still inside the mansion. If we fail and get caught by Yi Mansion’s people, won’t it be dangerous?"

Gu Chengyu frowned tightly, speaking disapprovingly.

"Also, you’re highly skilled in martial arts, naturally not worrying about your safety. But I’m just a weak scholar. If I’m mistakenly killed, wouldn’t that be too unjust?"

Gu Chengyu cast a sidelong glance at Lu Chen, whose plan clearly did not consider his safety.

He was the imperial envoy appointed by the Emperor! Initially sent to protect him, yet Lu Chen, for the sake of the treasure map, was willing to disregard his life.

Gu Chengyu couldn’t help but lament; indeed, power blinds the eyes.

If he truly met a tragic end because of this, would the Emperor kill Lu Chen for him?

Thinking about it, it seemed impossible. Lu Chen was not only a fourth-rank official but also connected to Marquis Zhan’s Mansion. If he died, it would be in vain.

With these thoughts, Gu Chengyu became increasingly dissatisfied with Lu Chen, but his face remained impassive.

Since Lu Chen showed no righteousness, he couldn’t blame Gu Chengyu for being unfaithful.

Once he obtained the treasure map, if Lu Chen’s night attack resulted in capture, Gu Chengyu would have to consider whether to save him or not.

"Your Ming Mo and the others are quite capable, you don’t need to worry. I will send people to protect you tonight; it’s an imperial order. I dare not disobey. Besides, you have the gold medal, which you must use if necessary. Unless the Yi Family intends to rebel, they dare not kill you!"

Lu Chen had long made plans, not letting Gu Chengyu participate in the evening’s events, thus not needing to worry about his safety.

When Gu Chengyu and the others were unconscious, he would assign guards. By the time Gu Chengyu awoke, it would all be settled.

As for later explanations to Gu Chengyu, he naturally had methods. There were plenty of reasons that would leave Gu Chengyu speechless.

After all, if Gu Chengyu doubted him, there was nothing he could do about it.

As for complaining to the Emperor, he wasn’t afraid. Casual accusations couldn’t serve as evidence, could they?