lcionline Chapter 327 Information Even the Shadow Guards Couldn't Find Out
Chapter 327 Information Even the Shadow Guards Couldn't Find Out
A moment later, Physician Liu's face lit up with joy.
"General, Madam, rest assured, the baby is stable and very healthy."
Gu Junze breathed a sigh of relief, and Chu Ruohan also showed a relieved smile.
Physician Liu added, "However, since the lady was frightened today, she still needs to rest. I will prescribe a few doses of medicine to calm the fetus and soothe the mind. The lady can take them on time."
Chu Ruohan nodded her thanks.
Just as Physician Liu was about to take his leave, Gu Junze stopped him.
"Imperial Physician Liu, may I ask how His Majesty's health has been lately?"
Physician Liu's expression changed slightly, and he said in a low voice, "Your Majesty... is still in good health."
A glint flashed in Chu Ruohan's eyes: "Shang An?"
After a moment's hesitation, Physician Liu lowered his voice and said, "To be honest, His Majesty has been experiencing frequent headaches and mental confusion lately, and the physicians of the Imperial Hospital are at a loss."
Gu Junze and Chu Ruohan exchanged a glance, understanding each other perfectly.
After Physician Liu left, Chu Ruohan pondered for a moment, then gently stroked her slightly protruding belly.
"This Physician Liu is problematic; I'm afraid the entire Imperial Medical Academy is..."
She looked up at Gu Junze and said, "Find a way to get Doctor Qian to the palace to take the Emperor's pulse."
Gu Junze frowned slightly and slowly shook his head.
"It's not that easy. Even if Doctor Qian enters the palace, the Emperor won't believe him. Don't overthink it. The child in your womb is the most important thing."
Chu Ruohan looked at Gu Junze. How could she not notice the abnormality in the person beside her?
She took in that moment of hesitation, that fleeting hint of unease in his eyes.
Gu Junze... The death of the Eldest Princess...
Is the Emperor's current state related to Gu Junze, or is Gu Junze simply trying to take advantage of the situation?
In short, he wanted the emperor dead!
“Okay,” Chu Ruohan nodded and said softly, “You’re right.”
How could she not avenge the murder of her mother? Gu Junze didn't want her to know, so she pretended to know nothing.
"Husband, I'm tired."
Chu Ruohan leaned against him and closed her eyes.
Gu Junze gently picked her up and placed her softly on the bed.
"Get some rest, I'm going to arrange some things."
Chu Ruohan hummed in agreement, listening to his footsteps gradually fade into the distance.
She didn't open her eyes until she was sure he was far away.
The Emperor may die, but Gu Chengyan must die before him…
The night is as dark as ink, so thick that it cannot be dissolved.
Inside the study of the general's mansion, the candlelight flickered, illuminating Gu Junze's solemn face.
The rain outside the window had stopped, leaving only the wet bluestone slabs reflecting the faint sunlight.
A faint dampness filled the air, mixed with a barely perceptible tension.
The words of Physician Liu still echoed in my ears.
Gu Junze tapped the table unconsciously with his fingertips, making a soft but rhythmic sound.
After a moment, he stopped what he was doing and looked up at a figure standing in the shadows.
"Shadow One."
"My subordinate is here."
The figure stepped forward silently, its aura as deep as an abyss.
He was the sharpest blade in Gu Junze's hand, the captain of the Shadow Guard.
"Sneak into Prince Su's Mansion."
Gu Junze's voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable determination.
"Investigate all traces that may be related to Gu Chengyan; no clue, however small, should be overlooked."
Yingyi lowered her head slightly.
"Yes."
There were no unnecessary questions, only absolute obedience.
Gu Junze added.
"Gu Chengyan is a man of deep cunning. We must be cautious in our actions and avoid alerting him."
"My subordinate understands."
Shadow One's figure once again merged into the shadows, silently retreating as if it had never appeared.
The study returned to silence, with only the occasional soft popping of the candlelight.
Gu Junze walked to the window and gazed at the outline of the capital city under the deep night sky.
He knew it wouldn't be that easy...
The direction of Prince Su's residence now resembles a lurking giant beast.
The Emperor's condition, the Consort Jing's and Prince Su's restless ambitions, all forced him to speed up his pace.
He needed evidence, he needed to find something to hold against Prince Su.
Keep a close eye on Gu Chengyan…
Two days later.
Shadow One reappeared in the study, just as he had when he left.
His aura was noticeably more composed, and there was a rare hint of defeat in his eyes.
He knelt on one knee, his voice low.
"Your subordinates are incompetent and have failed to obtain any useful information."
Gu Junze turned around and his gaze fell on him.
"explain."
"The Prince Su's residence... is guarded far beyond what is expected."
Shadow One's voice carried a hint of solemnity.
"The sentry posts are layered on top of each other, leaving almost no blind spots."
"The mansion is full of traps and hidden weapons of various kinds, and the arrangement is extremely ingenious."
He paused, as if recalling that harrowing experience.
"My men tried three times to infiltrate from different directions, but all attempts failed."
"The first time, I almost triggered a quicksand trap buried in the corner of the wall."
"The second time, they evaded the patrol, but encountered a silent snake swarm in the garden."
"the third time……"
Shadow One's expression turned even uglier.
"They were forced back by crossbow bolts hidden in the shadows just as they approached the outer perimeter of the study. One of them was grazed on the arm by a poisoned arrow and was almost exposed."
"If we hadn't retreated in time, I'm afraid..."
The consequences are self-evident.
Gu Junze's brows furrowed tightly, and his knuckles turned slightly white from gripping the weight so tightly.
The defenses far exceeded those of a prince's residence.
A labyrinth of deadly traps and mechanisms.
This is by no means the kind of arrangement a law-abiding prince should make.
"Does the design of this mechanism look familiar?"
Gu Junze asked in a deep voice.
Ying shook her head.
"I have never seen anything like it before. The technique is extremely ingenious and mysterious, unlike anything I have ever seen in the Eastern Jin Dynasty."
Gu Junze's heart sank.
It seems that Prince Su's hidden strength is far greater than he had anticipated.
"Has anything related to Gu Chengyan been found in the manor?"
"We haven't gotten close to the core area, so we can't find out anything."
Shadow One's voice was tinged with helplessness. They had fought countless battles, large and small, alongside the Princess, and had never been defeated.
This was the first time I had ever felt so defeated, defeated by a prince.
"The Prince Su's study and bedroom were so well-defended that they were impossible to approach."
Gu Junze waved his hand.
"Understood. Take the wounded brothers down and treat them properly. This matter can be postponed for now."
"Yes."
Shadow One accepted the order and withdrew.
The atmosphere in the study grew increasingly oppressive.
Chu Ruohan entered at some point and gently placed a cup of warm ginseng tea beside him.
"It seems that our Prince Su was well prepared."
Her voice carried a hint of coldness.
Gu Junze picked up the teacup but didn't drink it; he simply felt the warmth of his palm.
"The more he acts this way, the more it proves that he has something to hide."
Chu Ruohan walked to his side and looked out the window.
"Such a tight defense could not have been built overnight; what he is plotting is probably no small matter."
Gu Junze put down his teacup, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
"Forced entry is no longer feasible; it seems we need to find another way."
The lead through the Prince Su's mansion has temporarily stalled, but it's not without a path forward.
The emperor's health and the situation in the palace are perhaps the more direct points of attack at present.
A storm is brewing; the chess game in the capital has already quietly begun...