By this time, Gu Yao had already entered. Of course, he didn’t actually go for convenience. It was just that earlier, Guan Qingshu had asked him for a quarter-hour alone, which he agreed to. Although he didn’t trust Guan Qingshu, he trusted the elder sister.

"It’s getting late, I should head back now." Guan Qingshu wisely took his leave but pointed to a basket he had brought, "These are twenty eggs. I know you don’t need them, but it’s my gesture of goodwill."

"Then I’ll accept them." Yang Ruxin nodded. She knew that this was Guan Qingshu returning the eggs to Yang Dani. Back then, Yang Dani used to secretly bring him food even when her siblings were starving. Now that he’s returning the favor, she’ll accept them gladly, considering it a closure of past grievances between him and Yang Dani.

Guan Qingshu bid farewell with a smile and left, though in the courtyard, he received a basket from Du Juan. Inside was medicinal tea prepared by Yang Ruxin, deeply moving him.

Inside the house, Yang Ruxin cast a sidelong glance at Gu Yao.

Gu Yao rubbed his nose: "He asked me for a quarter-hour to speak with you alone. I trust you."

"Alright, I don’t blame you." Yang Ruxin nodded, "This person is talented and aims to pursue a political career. It’s always better to have more friends than enemies."

Gu Yao nodded: "I’ll remember that." After a moment’s hesitation, he added, "Sister-in-law, I still want to help my brother." Now that the Eighth Prince has gone over, staying home is really unbearable for him.

"This matter requires your brother’s approval." Yang Ruxin sighed, "I don’t even know how things are over on their side now."

Gu Qingheng was also worried now. It’s been over a month, yet there’s still no news of King Yun. He has sent many people to inquire, but there is simply no information.

The longer this drags on, the more dangerous things become for the other party.

"There are even some unfavorable rumors circulating in the court now." Qi Jingyi was also worried, "They say King Yun’s disappearance might be related to Brother Crown Prince."

Gu Qingheng frowned: "If this is being manipulated by someone with intentions, it could be very detrimental to the Crown Prince."

"Indeed." Qi Jingyi nodded, "That’s why I volunteered to come over. I hope to find Fifth Brother soon. Only then can these rumors be dispelled."

"Fifth Brother will certainly be fine." Qi Jingrong’s expression looked worse.

"Claims to be the War God, yet..." Qi Jingyi sneered.

"You are not allowed to doubt Fifth Brother." Qi Jingrong was furious.

"Do I need to doubt?" Qi Jingyi chuckled coldly, "Isn’t he a captive now?"

"You..." Qi Jingrong retorted by drawing out his weapon, "Say one more word, do you dare to believe I’ll beat you?"

"Come on, afraid of you?" Qi Jingrong also reached for his treasure sword, "Who will beat whom is still uncertain."

"Rather than using this energy, why don’t you go and fight the enemy?" Gu Qingheng spoke calmly, "What kind of hero fights among his own?"

Both of them then lowered their weapons and sat aside, engaging in a staredown.

"I guess King Yun is probably not in the Nanzhao military camp." Gu Qingheng tapped his finger on the map on the table. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

"Then where would he be sent?" Qi Jingrong immediately widened his eyes, looking at Gu Qingheng.

"The Nanzhao forces are in this area." Gu Qingheng traced with his finger, "But heading over here, about a dozen miles or so, enters the territory of Miaojiang."