Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 283: Love your own man

Gu Qingyue really wanted to say: What's it to them? But she could only say that in her heart.

"You guys are really particular about things here," Gu Qingyue muttered, looking down.

Mu Yun Chu's eyes flickered when she heard her whisper, "You guys here?"

"Alright, I won't ask. So why did you come back to the capital today? Didn't you say last time that you were going to the military camp outside the capital to train troops?"

As arranged by the emperor, after escorting the Nanzhao delegation to the capital, the soldiers of the Lizhou camp would naturally not be given a break.

The Ministry of War temporarily arranged for them to stay at the camp on the outskirts of Beijing.

As is customary, routine training exercises will still be conducted, with Mu Yun Chu and Gu Yuan Ming in charge of supervising them.

Mu Yun Chu touched her loose black hair, tucked a strand behind her ear, and said sarcastically, "It's all because Father Emperor ordered me to come back and cooperate with the Prefect of Jingzhao to thoroughly investigate the matter of Yue Zhiqi being beaten. According to the clues provided by the Nanzhao people, the Prefect of Jingzhao has no clue at all." She paused, "Only at times like this can Father Emperor remember me."

After saying that, he lowered his head and fell into deep thought.

If you look closely, you can see a hint of sadness in his expression, but this emotion is fleeting.

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyue lowered her head guiltily. After thinking for a moment, she realized something was wrong and took Mu Yun Chu's hand.

"Forget about those things. Even the Nanzhao people themselves can't explain it. Where are you going to find them?"

Gu Qingyue looked at Mu Yun Chu carefully and felt a pang of heartache.

Fearing it would affect relations between the two countries, the emperor insisted on passing this thorny matter on to his least favorite son.

If they can't find out the truth in the end, he'll still have to be punished, leaving her in a dilemma.

"Come, lie down with me for a while."

Gu Qingyue touched his slightly cool hand, and for a moment, she was filled with love.

If others don't care for you, can't you just pamper your own man?

Mu Yun Chu was both curious and delighted by Gu Qing Yue's somewhat unusual behavior today.

He took off his outer clothes and lay down next to Gu Qingyue, fully clothed.

The faint, sweet fragrance emanating from the woman inside the bed curtains brought me a sense of peace.

The helplessness and bitterness of being disliked by her father vanished with the woman's breath.

"What will happen if you can't find out?" Gu Qingyue asked tentatively.

"I can't avoid being scolded by my father," Mu Yun Chu thought for a moment and said in a low voice.

"Will that affect the peace negotiations between the two countries?" Gu Qingyue asked again.

Mu Yun Chu turned to look at her, "No, if we can't find out, we can just say it's his enemies seeking revenge, and it has nothing to do with Da Chu."

Gu Qingyue felt relieved. After thinking for a moment, she guiltily checked her fingers and said weakly, "I did it."

Mu Yun Chu looked at her and smiled, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Gu Qingyue turned her head and looked at him, motionless, just quietly watching him.

Mu Yun Chu suddenly sat up, pulled Gu Qing Yue up, and eagerly looked her up and down.

"Are you injured?" The worry and tension in his eyes instantly pierced Gu Qingyue's heart.

Gu Qingyue's heart, which had just been filled with anxiety, was suddenly filled with joy.

She couldn't help but step forward and hug the man's neck, smelling the familiar scent of cold bamboo on him. She rested her head on his chest, never feeling so content as she did at this moment.

She smiled sweetly.

"Of course not."

The man froze for a moment, then hugged her, patted her back, and couldn't help but press her down. Their two pairs of burning lips touched, stirring up a thousand waves of heat.

Half an hour later, the man's lips parted slightly, his breath unsteady, "Are you really not injured?"

At this moment, Mu Yun Chu was still worried that she might be hiding her injury.

He gently stroked Gu Qingyue's flushed face, his expression full of worry.

"I'll have Mu Dong come and protect you," Mu Yun Chu said, then couldn't help but kiss the woman's moist lips again.

“That Yue Zhiqi is very dangerous. His Tiger Legion is no pushover. Don’t take such risks next time.” A hint of worry flickered in Mu Yun Chu’s eyes.

Besides that, there was also a hint of helplessness.

This little girl is incredibly brave; she dares to stroke a tiger's whiskers without any fear.

Gu Qingyue knew, of course.

How could someone who led the Tiger Battalion to victory after victory on the borders of various countries be so easily outmaneuvered?

She was able to succeed so easily because of her special abilities and her surprise attack, and of course, the medicinal powder also played a part.

She didn't intend to tell Mu Yun Chu these things.

Seeing the worry in his eyes, Gu Qingyue thought for a moment and then said, "I understand. It will probably be hard to find such a good opportunity in the future. As for Mu Dong, he should stay with you. You need people more than I do."

Even after Mu Yun Chu left, she didn't ask Gu Qing Yue what exactly happened that night.

She knew he would definitely find out the reason; he probably just couldn't bear to let her recall the bad things.

When Mu Yun Chu came out of Gu Qing Yue's room, her face instantly turned frosty.

After leaving the Duke's mansion, Mu Yun Chu boarded the carriage.

"Mu Nan, investigate Yue Zhiqi's itinerary these past few days, down to the smallest detail. Also, find out when he and A Yue met and what they said."

Mu Nan's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that Yue Zhiqi had the audacity to flirt with Gu Qingyue?

Is this some kind of death wish?

The next morning, Gu Qingyue started class as scheduled.

Walking, sitting, standing, even eye contact and gestures—every aspect of it captivated Gu Qingyue.

Granny Zhou had never seen anyone learn manners with such a beaming smile.

She had also been invited to teach etiquette to many noble ladies in the capital, and every one of them had a long face and looked depressed.

This third young lady is quite unique.

From morning to afternoon, Zhou Mama taught all the etiquette rules and regulations she had ever mentioned, especially how to walk, what kind of greeting to give to whom, how to address people, how to use honorifics, how to eat, what the etiquette of washing hands before eating and rinsing the mouth after eating is, what to pay attention to, and she also specifically emphasized what kind of clothes to wear to what kind of banquet, and what kind of jewelry to wear so as not to overshadow the host, but also to maintain the dignity and etiquette of the Duke's mansion, etc. She could be said to be a walking model of etiquette and regulations.

Gu Qingyue repeatedly gave Zhou Mama a thumbs up, and Zhou Mama smiled so happily that her eyes narrowed.

I originally intended to keep a stern face while teaching, but this student was just too outstanding. He could learn anything I taught immediately and did it very well.

She had the air of a well-bred lady, and there was nothing wrong with her.

This made Granny Zhou suspect that she might have already studied it beforehand.

In fact, Gu Qingyue didn't learn it so easily; she had to concentrate intensely to keep up.

She felt both awe at the strictness of ancient rules and etiquette and deep sympathy for these noble ladies.

Fortunately, I have a photographic memory.

Otherwise, who knows how long they would be tortured, and they might even have to be punished with a ruler.

Two days later, Granny Zhou retired successfully.

This also marked the first flower banquet in Gu Qingyue's life.