Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 465 is a treasure in his eyes.

Gu Qingyue didn't understand his intention, so she stared into Mu Yun Chu's eyes, waiting for him to continue.

“Since the people he colluded with in Nanzhao are the Wizard Temple and the Holy Maiden, let’s investigate in a different direction.” Mu Yun Chu said with a slight smile.

Gu Qingyue's eyes lit up. "You mean investigate from the Holy Maiden's side? Regardless of whether Prince An has arrived in Nanzhao, if the Holy Maiden is gone, then his plans in Nanzhao might be doomed!"

Mu Yun Chu nodded, then ruffled Gu Qing Yue's hair. "A Yue is so smart!"

Gu Qingyue felt a little embarrassed. This guy always treated her like a child, which was really annoying.

So she instructed Jiang Wan to send a letter to Yu Mo, telling him to take his men back to Lizhou to await orders.

After everything was settled, Gu Qingyue and Mu Yun Chu finally decided to depart for Da Chu early the next morning.

Of course, once they reached the vicinity of Songzhou City, Mu Yun Chu would have someone impersonate her and continue traveling with the delegation, while she would stay behind with Gu Qing Yue to find the Holy Maiden.

However, it also requires someone to cover for them so that no mistakes are made and the other members of the delegation are not discovered.

Among these people, besides those who had served the Crown Prince, there must also be people from the old Emperor's faction. Mu Yun Chu cannot be careless.

Therefore, the person providing cover must be Gu Yuanming, as he is the most suitable and capable one.

The next day, Mu Yun Chu entered the palace early in the morning.

After bidding farewell to the King of Nanzhao and having a farewell lunch, Gu Qingyue had been waiting for him for almost an entire afternoon when he returned to the Great Chu Inn.

Mu Yun Chu hugged the sleepy Gu Qing Yue with some apology, "Ah Yue, are you tired? Why don't you not go this time? I can go instead."

He genuinely felt sorry for this girl who was not yet of marriageable age.

Ever since he met Gu Qingyue, she seemed to have been constantly busy doing all sorts of things, experiencing danger, exhaustion, hunger, and pain, but he never heard her complain.

In his eyes, such a girl was like a treasure, always shining brightly.

"No need, I'm not that tired."

After saying that, Gu Qingyue got up from the couch.

She actually arrived at noon, but after spending too long in Mu Yun Chu's study, she went to her space to make some preparations.

Preparations for going to Songzhou to find the Holy Maiden.

I had just finished and was planning to come out and rest for a bit, but I ended up falling asleep on the tatami.

She walked briskly to the table and sat down, beckoning to Mu Yun Chu, "Come here, I'll show you something good."

Mu Yun Chu shook her head and followed helplessly, "What good stuff is A Yue showing me?"

He looked at Gu Qingyue's bright face with great interest, full of anticipation for the good stuff she mentioned.

"Here, take a look," Gu Qingyue placed a mask made of fine cotton cloth in front of Mu Yun Chu.

Mu Yun Chu picked it up and looked at it with a bewildered expression. She saw that the piece of cloth was double-layered, with one side open and not sewn up.

Furthermore, there is a thin strip on each of the two opposite sides of this piece of cloth.

He was genuinely confused and had absolutely no idea what it was.

"Is this the good stuff that A-Yue was talking about?"

Gu Qingyue nodded.

Then, she pulled a square, translucent object from her sleeve pocket. Was it a forget-me-not pill? No, a forget-me-not tablet?

That's right, the taste and texture are exactly like the Forget-Me-Not Pill, but the shape has changed from the previous small pills to a small, thin piece.

Gu Qingyue raised an eyebrow and placed the Forget-Me-Not tablet directly into the lining of her mask.

Mu Yun Chu: ...Suddenly, it dawned on me.

"Is this a face mask? To ward off the miasma?"

Gu Qingyue's lips twitched. "This is called a mask, uh... that's the name I just came up with. Try it on."

As soon as Mu Yun Chu put it on, she knew its wonderful uses.

A refreshing floral and fruity fragrance wafted into my nose, instantly clearing my mind.

nice one!

"Ah Yue is truly clever and quick-witted," Mu Yun Chu praised Gu Qing Yue without reservation.

Gu Qingyue touched her nose shyly. Actually, she had just borrowed it, haha, borrowed!

“It’s just a little gadget, as long as it works,” Gu Qingyue said, suddenly noticing Mu Yun Chu’s hand.

On his left hand was the dark blue gemstone ring she had given him, the Sky Ring, which shimmered with a faint blue light under the lamplight.

"You're wearing it today? Have you used it before?" Gu Qingyue touched the ring, quite satisfied.

It seems that Mu Yun Chu took her words to heart.

Entering the palace of the King of Nanzhao was by no means easy, but he knew to take precautions, which pleased Gu Qingyue.

Especially a concealed weapon like the Clear Sky Ring is most useful at banquets where there are many people and many eyes.

"I haven't used it yet. Things given by A-Yue should naturally be used where they are most needed," Mu Yun Chu said, taking her small hand in his own, his smile full of affection, as if stars could fly from his eyes.

Gu Qingyue nodded in satisfaction, "Just remember to take good care of yourself."

"Ah Yue, I just received a message from Mu Dong. We still haven't found the entrance to the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers. However, we have figured out the identity of that woman from last time. She is the niece of the Tiger Warrior Clan Chief."

Mu Yun Chu lowered her voice, "She and Consort Yu are cousins."

Gu Qingyue: ......

Mu Dong casually followed an important figure!

"So she's connected to Yue Zhiqi too? Do you think Yue Zhiqi might also know the location of the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers?"

Yue Zhiqi's mother, Consort Nianyujiao, was the daughter of the Tiger Warrior Clan Chief, so Yue Zhiqi must know that woman.

Mu Yun Chu shook her head.

"They probably don't know. According to Mu Dong's information, the woman had a falling out with her family before she entered the Wizard Temple to serve the Holy Maiden. It is said that for many years she has only returned to the Tiger Clan once a year to visit her mother, and she has long since lost contact with her father."

Gu Qingyue: Mu Dong's luck is unbelievable. That woman only returns to the Tiger Legion once a year, and he just happened to run into her!

She nodded. "Never mind, we'll talk about it later."

There must be a way to find the entrance!!

After the two had prepared everything they needed for their trip to Wanhua Valley, Mu Yun Chu escorted Gu Qing Yue back to the inn.

The Great Chu delegation left the capital early the next morning.

Just as when he arrived, the King of Nanzhao sent his eldest prince and the guardian deity of the shaman's palace to see him off, and the scene was solemn and grand.

In any case, the superficial formalities with the Great Chu must be performed properly.

According to Mu Yun Chu, the King of Nanzhao was a very shrewd and cautious ruler. It was clear that nothing was more important to him than the power in his hands.

In particular, although the relationship between the King of Nanzhao and the Temple of Wizards appears to be good on the surface, there seems to be some discord behind the scenes. The King of Nanzhao and the Great Protector always speak with hidden undercurrents and veiled meanings.

As for what kind of conflict it is, in Gu Qingyue's view, it is naturally a power struggle over controlling the court.

Which monarch would truly be friendly to someone who threatens their power?

However, that's not what they're focusing on right now.

Their current focus is naturally on eliminating the Holy Maiden of the Wizarding Temple.