lcionline Chapter 334 She's going to take things by surprise.
Chapter 334 She's going to take things by surprise.
Chu Ruohan stroked the fetus in her womb and gently comforted it, "Don't be afraid, baby, I won't let anyone hurt you."
In the darkness, she tried to remain calm and analyze her current situation.
Gu Chengyan impersonated Prince Su, murdered Consort Jing, framed her, and imprisoned her in the imperial prison.
Gu Junze was currently surrounded by the Imperial Guards in the General's Mansion.
The situation was more critical than she had imagined.
She raised her head and, by the dim candlelight, surveyed the gloomy cell.
The damp stone walls, the rusty iron chains, and the seemingly impregnable prison door.
"Don't think this can trap me," she muttered to herself, a plan already taking shape in her mind.
Just then, footsteps sounded again outside the cell door, but much lighter than before.
Chu Ruohan looked up alertly and saw a thin eunuch cautiously appearing outside the fence.
“Madam Gu,” he lowered his voice, glancing nervously left and right, “open the cell door, and I’ll take you away.”
Chu Ruohan did not get up immediately, but instead cautiously examined the stranger: "Who are you?"
“This servant was once a cleaning eunuch in the Cining Palace, Li Wang. General Gu sent me to rescue you.”
He pulled a key from his pocket and, with trembling hands, opened the cell door.
Chu Ruohan remained vigilant: "Where is General Gu?"
Li Wang avoided her gaze: "The general is trapped in the mansion, but he has already sent me to tell you to go to Shuiyue Nunnery for temporary refuge, where someone will meet you."
Chu Ruohan remained unmoved: "How can you prove your credibility?"
The young eunuch was sweating profusely and took out a jade pendant from his pocket: "This is the general's token; you should recognize it."
Chu Ruohan took the jade pendant and examined it carefully.
It is a relic left by Princess Anyang, and Gu Junze will not easily hand it over to others.
"Let's go, Madam! The changing of the guard is approaching, we must hurry!"
Chu Ruohan nodded and followed Li Wang quickly through the dark and damp cell.
"The exit is just ahead," Li Wang pointed to a faint light ahead. "Once you're outside, a carriage will be waiting and will take you directly to Shuiyue Nunnery."
Chu Ruohan calmly surveyed her surroundings, a lingering doubt in her heart.
They passed through the narrow exit, and sure enough, a simple carriage was parked in the night.
Chu Ruohan looked at the carriage in front of her and a sense of vigilance immediately arose in her heart.
She frowned slightly and stopped walking.
"Why wasn't someone from the manor sent to meet us?" she asked calmly.
If Gu Junze really wanted to send her away, given his meticulous nature, he would definitely have sent Song Ruyan instead.
Song Ruyan is the person she trusts the most, and Gu Junze must know that.
Li Wang stamped his feet anxiously and said in a low voice, "The General's Mansion is surrounded by the Imperial Guards. Not even a fly can get out."
He explained eagerly, his eyes flickering.
"The general then tried every means and finally found me."
"Madam, time is of the essence, let's go quickly!"
Chu Ruohan stood rooted to the spot, not moving an inch.
She stared sharply at Li Wang, "Since there's no escaping it, not even a fly can get out."
"How did the message get into the palace and find you so precisely?"
Li Wang's face looked noticeably grim, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
He thought to himself that this was troublesome; Madam Gu was indeed not as weak as she appeared.
Before he could fabricate an explanation, Chu Ruohan's voice rang out again, "Was it Prince Su who sent you?"
Aside from her and Gu Junze, only Gu Chengan had ever met her.
There is another possibility.
That was in his previous life; Gu Chengyan had also seen it in the study of the Marquis of Anyang.
That's why he was able to perfectly replicate it.
Chu Ruohan's tone was very certain, "I'm already imprisoned in the Imperial Prison, but Prince Su suddenly sent you here."
"Then there is only one possibility: Gu Junze did indeed send people to rescue them tonight."
A cold glint flashed in Chu Ruohan's eyes.
Gu Chengyan then tried to use the same trick again, placing her under house arrest so that Gu Junze couldn't find her...
Li Wang's expression changed completely, and cold sweat slid down his temples.
His voice was sinister, "Mrs. Gu knows too much..."
Alarm bells rang in Chu Ruohan's mind, making her even more certain of her judgment.
She is now at a significant disadvantage.
Although Li Wang was just a eunuch, he had a strong coachman by his side.
How am I supposed to run around when I'm so heavily pregnant?
Her gaze swept across the surroundings imperceptibly, finally settling on the rough wall to the left.
There were some rubble piled up there.
Chu Ruohan slowly approached the left wall, her steps light and deliberate, as if it were just an unintentional movement.
She wanted to take them by surprise.
Li Wang saw through her intentions, or rather, he no longer intended to pretend.
He lunged forward, his withered fingers grabbing at Chu Ruohan's arm like eagle claws.
In a flash, Chu Ruohan bent down and picked up a sharp-edged stone.
She used all her strength to smash her head down hard.
There was a muffled sound.
Li Wang was completely unprepared. He felt a sudden darkness before his eyes as warm liquid instantly blurred his vision.
A sharp pain struck, making him dizzy and causing him to stagger back a few steps.
It's now!
Chu Ruohan turned and ran, instinctively protecting her lower abdomen with one hand.
She ran desperately toward the only exit of the alley.
Li Wang, clutching his bleeding forehead, roared at the stunned coachman.
"Hurry up and chase!"
If we mess this up, neither of us will get away with it!
The driver then realized what was happening and took off after Chu Ruohan.
Chu Ruohan could hear footsteps getting closer and closer behind her, heavy and hurried.
She ran as fast as she could, clutching her stomach. The heaviness of pregnancy made it hard for her to breathe, and her legs felt like lead.
Closer, closer.
The alleyway exit is just ahead.
The night breeze caressed her cheeks. Faster, just a little faster!
Once we get out of the alley and into a more crowded area, we might be able to call for help!
Just when hope seemed within reach, a strong hand suddenly grabbed her wrist.
A tremendous force pulled her to a stop.
Chu Ruohan was shocked; her heart nearly leaped out of her chest.
It’s over.
But in the next instant, a swift black shadow flashed out from the side.
There was a muffled thud, followed by a cry of pain.
The driver who grabbed her was kicked to the ground like a kite with a broken string, curling up and groaning in pain.
Chu Ruohan's other wrist was grabbed by a warm and strong hand.
Still in shock, she struggled desperately.
"Don't move, it's me!"
A familiar voice rang in her ears.
Chu Ruohan suddenly looked up.
In the dim light, that handsome yet anxious face came into view.
It is Gu Cheng'an.
My heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down.
Li Wang covered his head, looked at Gu Cheng'an who had suddenly appeared, and then at the coachman who had fallen to the ground, his eyes flashing with fear.
He and the coachman were clearly no match for Gu Cheng'an...