Jiangshan Fengwuzhi

Chapter 326 Easy to deceive
On that day, Liang Caixing actually suffered a lot of grievances at the Marquis of Wuding's residence, but after the misunderstanding was cleared up, he did not blame Shen Lingshu at all, and even comforted Shen Lingshu a few words.

"Miss Shen, please don't mind. When dealing with a treacherous and despicable person like Gu Jingnian, you can never be too careful."

Faced with Liang Caixing's words of comfort, Shen Lingshu didn't even bother to say anything. She ordered the servants to see the guest out and went to arrange the pursuit of Gu Jingnian.

But the red color in the luminous pearl gradually faded, and Gu Jingnian had already gone further and further away.

Liang Caixing felt no disrespect and left the Wuding Marquis's residence, returning home on his own.

He was startled when he pushed the door open, his brow furrowing as he immediately shouted, "Who is it?"

Standing there was Gu Jingnian, who had just removed his disguise and was wearing a white undergarment. His hair was loose and his face was still wet from washing. However, he had an imposing and majestic aura about him, and he inexplicably resembled Shen Jichi.

Liang Caixing took a step back before she could see him clearly, then stepped forward half a step, drew her sword, and said, "You villain, how dare you come looking for me? Prepare to die!"

Gu Jingnian glanced at him sideways and asked calmly, "Think about it carefully, are we enemies?"

Liang Caixing was stunned.

He had limited information, all of which Princess Yushu Wei Chan had heard from Awan and then relayed to him, saying that Gu Jingnian and Xue Juju had an affair, ruining the reputation of the Shen family and breaking Shen Lingshu's heart.

On the other hand, whether Gu Jingnian likes Pei Nian or Xue Juju, he personally destroyed his engagement with Shen Lingshu, so he is no longer Liang Caixing's rival in love.

Even so, Liang Caixing said sternly, "You villain! Your humiliation of Miss Shen is the same as your humiliation of me!"

"Ah."

Gu Jingnian rarely mocked others, but upon hearing this, he couldn't help but ask in return, "Do you think she would agree?"

"You...don't push your luck!"

Despite the insults, Liang Caixing ultimately did not lay a hand on him.

Perhaps he knew he was no match for Gu Jingnian, or perhaps he was curious about Gu Jingnian's purpose in coming.

"Don't you find it strange?" Gu Jingnian asked. "Why would such a trivial matter warrant an ambush at the Marquis of Wuding's residence by the Kaiping Division? You keep saying you're doing this for Shen Lingshu's own good, but haven't you noticed that she's in danger?"

"What did you say?" Liang Caixing asked nervously, "What danger is she in?"

"You've seen her today, didn't you notice she's being controlled by the Kaiping Division?"

"This……"

Liang Caixing then realized something was wrong.

If what Princess Yushu said is true, and the Marquis of Wuding's mansion is currently catching adulterers, why would the Kaiping Division need to get involved in such a small matter? Conversely, if the Kaiping Division wants to arrest Gu Jingnian, why would they involve Shen Lingshu in it?

Why are they controlling Miss Shen?

"Naturally, it's for Shen Jichi," Gu Jingnian said.

Liang Caixing asked, "What happened?"

Gu Jingnian did not answer, but only asked, "Do you want to save Shen Lingshu?"

Although Liang Caixing suspected a trap, he dared not gamble with Shen Lingshu's safety at stake, and asked, "How can we save her?"

“Simple,” Gu Jingnian said. “You ask her to leave the city, shake off the control of the Kaiping Division, and then ask her what exactly happened. I guarantee that she will tell you without being monitored.”

"So she's been under surveillance all along, no wonder."

Liang Caixing muttered to herself, then asked, "But how can I ask her to leave the city? She won't agree..."

Gu Jingnian glanced at him indifferently, but did not answer the question. His figure flickered and disappeared.

Liang Caixing then stepped into the house, looked around, and couldn't find Gu Jingnian again. She felt a chill in her heart and was glad that she hadn't made a move, otherwise she would definitely not have been able to defeat him.

He recalled what Gu Jingnian had just said, pondered for a while, and decided to go and ask to see Wei Chan.

Whether there is any danger in inviting Shen Lingshu out of the city, and whether it can be done, should be considered by Wei Chan.

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The next day, at the Marquis of Wuding's residence.

A-Wan hurriedly ran across the corridor and greeted Wei Chan at the courtyard gate.

She was a little uneasy because she had something on her mind.

She told Shen Lingshu about seeing Gu Jingnian yesterday, but didn't mention her conversation with Gu Jingnian.

She began to secretly observe the changes in the mansion and discovered that she was being watched everywhere, which made her even more afraid to speak out of turn.

"Meet the princess."

"How is your daughter?" Wei Chan asked, disregarding formalities, beckoning A-Wan forward. "I heard she almost got Gu Jingnian yesterday?" "Yes." A-Wan thought to herself, "It wasn't just almost, it was far from it. But the young lady... is still sullen and won't say anything."

Wei Chan asked softly, "Is she unwilling to say, or is it inconvenient for her to say?"

Ah Wan immediately thought of what Gu Jingnian had said: the girl had been kidnapped.

Worry flickered in her eyes. She opened her mouth to speak, but then stole a glance into the courtyard, afraid that someone might be eavesdropping on their conversation.

Wei Chan immediately understood her intention, reached out and gently patted her shoulder, whispering four words.

"I see."

Upon hearing this, Ah Wan's mind stirred.

She was increasingly convinced by Gu Jingnian's words and decided that if she had the chance, she would go out of the city to find Gu Jingnian and find out exactly what had happened.

He led Wei Chan all the way to Shen Lingshu's boudoir.

"Miss, Princess Yushu has arrived."

Shen Lingshu was sitting there, examining a wooden plaque in her hand, while a short dagger lay on the table.

Wei Chan asked her again what had happened, but she remained silent. Therefore, Wei Chan did not press her further and simply invited her to go out of the city for sightseeing.

Shen Lingshu initially refused, as she had been busy keeping Gu Jingnian occupied and had no intention of traveling.

Wei Chan then leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Even if you don't want to travel, come out of the city with me. Who knows if we won't gain something else?"

Shen Lingshu was slightly taken aback. She glanced up and saw that Wei Chan's eyes seemed to hold a deeper meaning.

"What's the catch?"

"I cannot say it outright now; you will know when you go."

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Now Wei Zhuang has shifted his focus from capturing Gu Jingnian to capturing Shen Lingshu.

He knew that the wooden plaque in Shen Lingshu's hand was what Gu Jingnian wanted, but he didn't take it. In any case, the wooden plaque was bait, and Shen Lingshu was also bait; as long as Gu Jingnian was caught, that was enough.

Upon hearing that Wei Chan wanted to take Shen Lingshu out of the city, Wei Zhuang initially disagreed, but then he thought that since they were going to use bait to catch fish, why not let the line out a little longer?

So he agreed, but he made arrangements in advance, setting up a trap along Shen Lingshu's route out of the city, waiting for Gu Jingnian to run into it.

On the day of the sunrise, Liang Caixing, dressed in a beautiful brocade robe, rode a tall horse and stood guard in front of Shen Lingshu's carriage.

He looked around and observed carefully, and sure enough, he had a feeling of being watched.

After a short half-day trip outside the city, they arrived at the Liang family's villa outside the city.

This place is located between Frosty Wind Mountain and Zhuoshui River, and has beautiful scenery.

A villa is not just a residence, but encompasses a wide range of terrains including villages, fields, and forests.

To entertain Shen Lingshu and Wei Chan, Liang Caixing had made arrangements in advance, and diligently took them sightseeing. However, her gaze kept darting away, making her seem a little guilty.

Finally, he found an opportunity and whispered to Shen Lingshu, "Miss Shen, please come with me to a place."

"What is it?" Shen Lingshu asked in a flat tone.

Clearly, if Liang Caixing wanted to confide in her again, she wouldn't go.

"I have important business to attend to," Liang Caixing said.

This time, he was unusually resolute. After speaking, he didn't offer any further explanation, but instead raised his hand and led Shen Lingshu deeper into the villa.

Shen Lingshu's intuition was very accurate; she could sense that Liang Caixing was different. With a thought, she gripped the dagger and followed.

Over there, Wei Zhuang was still looking at the luminous pearl and compass, waiting for Gu Jingnian to appear, when he suddenly heard a report that Shen Lingshu had been taken away by Liang Caixing. He frowned.

Then, he turned his head and saw that the blood energy inside the luminous pearl was spreading little by little.

"Gu Jingnian is getting closer."

Wei Zhuang narrowed his eyes, thought for a moment, and suddenly realized.

"It's Liang Caixing. He has indeed been turned and is taking Shen Lingshu to see Gu Jingnian. Make the arrangements. Don't let him escape this time."

At the same time, Ah-Wan secretly crossed the courtyard and went out through the side gate.

She looked around and, seeing no one following her, touched something in her sleeve and quickly ran towards Frostmaple Mountain...

(End of this chapter)