Hearing this, the soldiers were frightened. What the hell is this place?
Gu Tingyu also frowned. For some reason, he felt there was something fishy here.
However, there is no way to verify it now.
Gu Tingyu threw away the fire folder and helped Leng Shuang out: "We have to leave quickly. If we continue to stay, I'm afraid we will get into trouble."
"Ah?" Leng Shuang looked at Gu Tingyu in surprise, and asked in confusion: "Are we leaving the well alone?"
Gu Tingyu said: "There are many dead things under the well, and this well has been there for several years. Who knows what secrets it hides."
After Leng Shuang heard this, her heart suddenly skipped a beat. She looked at Gu Tingyu and asked, "Brother Ayu, do you suspect there is a treasure hidden in this well?"
Gu Tingyu was silent for a moment, then nodded.
Leng Shuang immediately became interested and asked: "What kind of treasure is it?"
"I'll tell you about this kind of thing when I get back." Gu Tingyu took Leng Shuang's hand and walked towards the house.
"Oh..." Leng Shuang responded gloomily, and then thought about it, if the news about the treasure inside was leaked, wouldn't it attract other people's attention?
Gu Tingyu seemed to have guessed what she was thinking, so he whispered: "Don't worry, since we can find this well, others can also find it. Let's hide for a while to avoid being discovered by them."
"Yeah." Leng Shuang nodded.
At this time, Gu Tingyu had already walked into the house with Leng Shuang, and then he removed the wooden shelves in the house, revealing the secret door inside.
"Brother Ayu, is there a secret room hidden here?" Leng Shuang asked in surprise.
"Shh-" Gu Tingyu raised his index finger to signal her to quiet down: "After we go in, we will do everything carefully."
Leng Shuang nodded: "Well, I will be careful."
Gu Tingyu led Leng Shuang into the secret door, which was a narrow and dark passage. The walls inside were covered with oil lamps, which were dim and illuminated the surrounding area.
After walking through the long corridor, the front suddenly becomes larger. Here is a stone room filled with books and many gold and silver jewelry. In addition, there are many sundries piled in the corner.
"How to deal with these things?" Leng Shuang asked.
Gu Tingyu glanced at it and said, "This wealth is too conspicuous. Let's put it here for now. When I get back, I will send someone to carry it away."
"This..." Leng Shuang hesitated: "After all, this is someone else's thing. Isn't it good for us to do this..."
Gu Tingyu raised his eyebrows: "Are you afraid?"
Leng Shuang immediately said: "Who is afraid? It's just... I'm afraid you will get into trouble."
Gu Tingyu said without any concern: "It doesn't matter, even if I get into trouble, it doesn't matter."
Leng Shuang was slightly stunned.
Gu Tingyu looked at her and suddenly smiled: "What? Can't bear to leave?"
Leng Shuang immediately shook her head: "I didn't."
"It's okay if you don't," Gu Tingyu touched Leng Shuang's head, then took her hand and said, "Come on, let's go out."
Gu Tingyu took Leng Shuang away from the well, and the two of them successfully left the village and came to the town.
As soon as he arrived in town, Leng Shuang couldn't wait to ask: "Brother Ayu, what is in that well?"
Gu Tingyu glanced at her indifferently: "You don't need to know this."
Leng Shuang pursed her lips and felt a little aggrieved. She knew that brother Ayu had been unwilling to tell her some things since her mother's death.
She thought maybe it was because brother Ayu was afraid that she would be sad, so he chose to hide it.
"Then...Brother Ayu, what should we do next?"
Gu Tingyu said: "I am going back to the capital. As for this place, I will leave it to you. If you are really worried, you can ask someone to help clean it up."
"No, I also want to accompany you back." Leng Shuang said stubbornly.
Gu Tingyu frowned: "It will be dangerous to go back now, you don't understand."
Leng Shuang pursed her lips
: "Brother Ayu, don't worry, I'm not a willful girl, I know the importance."
Gu Tingyu sighed, reached out and rubbed her head: "You don't understand."
Leng Shuang grabbed his sleeve: "I really understand."
She didn't want Gu Tingyu to take risks. She would rather suffer herself than let him take risks.
Gu Tingyu finally compromised: "Okay, since you want to go back with me, then let's go back together."
Hearing this, Leng Shuang breathed a sigh of relief. She was afraid that Gu Tingyu would not agree to take her with him.
Half a month later.
Military camp on the outskirts of Beijing.
"General, madam is awake." The adjutant ran in and said with a somewhat excited expression.
"Just wake up," Gu Tingyu raised the corners of his lips and showed a gentle smile, "Quickly go and inform Madam so that she can get ready. We will set off back to Beijing tomorrow."
Gu Tingyu changed his clothes after returning home and was about to take a rest. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door outside.
He shouted: "Come in."
The next second, Gu Tingyu's nanny, Mrs. Chen, walked in from the door.
Gu Tingyu raised his eyes and looked at Mrs. Chen calmly.
Chen's expression was a little complicated. She walked up to Gu Tingyu and whispered: "Your Majesty, Madam is awake and wants to see you."
Gu Tingyu lowered his eyes to cover up the coldness in his eyes. He nodded, stood up, then walked to the table and poured a cup of tea and took a sip.
Gu Tingyu put down the cup and said, "I'll be there right away."
Grandma Chen was about to speak but stopped.
Gu Tingyu said: "If you have anything to say, just say it."
Grandma Chen gritted her teeth and said, "I dare to ask, what happened to the madam? Why did she suddenly faint? Isn't she sick? Why did she suddenly wake up again?"
Although Gu Tingyu had long expected that Nanny Chen would ask this question, he did not intend to answer. He just said: "You don't need to know these things, just do as I tell you."
Grandma Chen nodded and did not dare to ask any more questions.
Gu Tingyu dressed neatly and went to Mrs. Gu's room.
When Gu Tingyu opened the door and went in, Mrs. Gu was sitting by the bed crying. When she heard the door open, Mrs. Gu raised her tearful eyes.
After seeing Gu Tingyu, she couldn't help but throw herself into his arms: "Brother Ayu, I'm so scared."
Gu Tingyu patted her shoulder and comforted her: "It's okay, don't worry, I'm here."
Mrs. Gu hugged him and refused to let go, crying and saying, "I'm afraid."
Gu Tingyu stroked Mrs. Gu's hair, patted her back gently, as if coaxing a child, and patiently comforted her: "Be good, I promise, no one will bully you again in the future. If you don't believe it, just open your eyes."
Look with your eyes."
Gu Tingyu's fingers lightly touched her eyelashes, which woke her up immediately. She opened her eyes suddenly, and her eyes were completely dark. After being stunned for a moment, she realized: "It turned out to be a dream." She was disappointed.
Said: "I thought it was true."
"What are you thinking about?" Gu Tingyu pulled her away from his arms: "Did you just have a nightmare?"
Mrs. Gu shook her head and said, "No."
Gu Tingyu frowned, he always felt that she was a little strange.
In the past few years, although Gu Tingyu had treated her well, she was also a stubborn girl. Except for his parents and grandmother, she had never relied on anyone like this.
Even for the Gu family sisters, Gu Tingyu just regarded them as ordinary cousins.
This was the first time Gu Tingyu encountered this situation.
Gu Tingyu said: "Since you are fine, just take a nap quickly."
Mrs. Gu shook her head: "I won't sleep anymore."
Gu Tingyu saw that her face was pale and her forehead was covered with sweat, so he asked, "What's wrong with you? What's wrong with you?"
Mrs. Gu shook her head: "No, I'm fine, just a little tired."
Gu Tingyu looked at the sky outside and said, "Then you go to sleep for a while and I'll ask the maid to bring food in."
"Um."
Gu Tingyu turned and left.
After confirming that Gu Tingyu had gone far, she picked up the handkerchief and wiped the sweat from her forehead.
She took a deep breath, then lifted the quilt and got out of bed.
She had just been lying down for so long, and her whole body was sore. She had to move her muscles.
But as soon as she walked into the yard, she saw a group of people.
The leading man saw Mrs. Gu and said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, you are awake. Are you feeling better?"
Mrs. Gu stared at him for a few seconds before slowly nodding her head and saying in a distant tone: "Yes."
"Sister-in-law, don't be angry with my elder brother. What happened this time is purely a misunderstanding. My elder brother is doing it for our own good."
"Really?" Mrs. Gu glanced at him lightly, then walked around him and walked straight into the house.
The man was anxious and hurriedly followed him: "Sister-in-law, you can't be angry with my eldest brother, otherwise, when he comes back, he will reprimand me again."
"You don't have to follow me until your elder brother comes back."
"Hey, sister-in-law, how can this be done?"
Mrs. Gu stopped and looked at him with a half-smile: "Oh? Then tell me, why do you want to follow me?"
The man scratched his head and said, "Am I worried about my sister-in-law?"
"You're not worried about me, but you want to monitor me, right?"
Mrs. Gu said sarcastically: "Don't worry, your eldest brother won't come back."
The man was startled for a moment, then laughed: "Haha, sister-in-law, you are joking, why would I think so? I am worried about sister-in-law. After all, you are my elder brother's only wife. If something happens to you,
I can't afford it,"
Mrs. Gu said calmly: "I don't need you to worry. If there is nothing else, I will go back to the room first."
After she finished speaking, she continued walking towards the bedroom.
But the man stopped in front of her: "Sister-in-law, let's not talk behind the scenes. I am more upright. Sister-in-law, let me tell you the truth. I am here to pick you up. My eldest brother is already married."
Wife, you have been married into the Gu family for three years, but you have not been able to continue the family lineage. You should be content. If you stay here, you will only bring shame to our Gu family. If you know better, just pack your things and follow us.
Otherwise, I will immediately send someone to tie you up and take you away."
"How dare you?" Mrs. Gu glared at him.
The man sneered: "Do you think I dare you?" After saying that, he waved his hand: "Come here, please invite my wife to the ancestral hall. Anyone who dares to stop her will be killed without mercy."