Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity-Chapter 677 - 513: Conspiracy and Trickery

He had a sudden thought—could it be that this woman was scheming?

The purpose was to tie that woman and him together, and as for the benefits this woman would gain, it would be nothing more than about marriage!

But why him specifically? Could it be just because among the young gentlemen present, he had the lowest background?

Gu Chengyu was pondering the possibilities of this matter when he unexpectedly spotted a man in a maroon cross-collared shirt on the other side.

The color and style of this clothing looked very familiar, and he suddenly recalled seeing Ji Mingxuan dressed similarly before.

Gu Chengyu couldn’t help but twitch at the corners of his mouth. This indeed is lively! Fortunately, Yao Mengxian wasn’t around, or things would become complicated.

Anyway, as long as he didn’t show up, these people wouldn’t be able to scheme against him, so he planned to watch the drama unfold from the tree.

But what did Ji Mingxuan’s presence here mean? Could Ji Mingxuan have orchestrated this?

But Ji Mingxuan had no grudge against him, so why would he plot against him?

Ying Yue walked around and, seeing no one inside the room, waved to Kong Shuhuan.

"Miss, there’s no one inside. Could it be that Mr. Zhu hasn’t arrived yet? Should we wait for him?"

Kong Shuhuan bit her lip and entered the pavilion, saying, "Just wait a little while. If he doesn’t come, then forget it."

Gu Chengyu gazed at the pavilion, deep in thought. Ji Mingxuan had no enmity with him, but he didn’t get along with Zhu Pang. Reasonably, he should have targeted Zhu Pang.

Thinking this way, things seemed a bit strange. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him—could the woman who just entered be Zhu Pang’s fiancée, Kong Shuhuan?

Ji Mingxuan might have used the maid from the Princess’s Mansion to send notes to the two of them, tricking them into coming here.

Afterward, the two would certainly run into each other, and then he would call people, inviting aristocratic women to block them inside the room.

By then, the two would naturally be unable to explain, and the one to lose face the most would be Zhu Pang.

However, this way, the two wouldn’t know each other, and the conspiracy would be evident, eventually leading to their breakup.

How could Ji Mingxuan be sure that after he called people over, the two would still be in the pavilion?

Unless there was something to hold them down, Gu Chengyu glanced at the door; maybe locking them inside was the way, and open the door when people arrived.

But doing so would be a race against time, needing not only help but also perfect timing; if it were too late, the plan would be exposed.

Besides, this was the Princess’s Mansion. Could Ji Mingxuan really have all the servants here at his command?

If the two were locked in, they might start shouting, drawing people over. Yet the door was locked, and there wouldn’t be time to unlock it.

Gu Chengyu dismissed this possibility and considered that the two could be knocked unconscious and thrown into a room, but even this wasn’t reliable.

Perhaps there was a more straightforward method, using something like Hehuan Powder.

This would confirm their illicit relationship and catch them off guard in a scandalous moment, resulting in a more dramatic impact.

Gu Chengyu couldn’t help but take a cold breath, surprised at how vicious Ji Mingxuan could be.

Zhu Pang had only beaten Ji Mingxuan once; who would have thought Ji Mingxuan held such a grudge?

What kind of deep hatred could lie between the two? Judging from Zhu Pang’s earlier demeanor, this matter should have been let go.

If such an incident did occur, Zhu Pang would likely have the intent to kill him.

Betrayed by both his fiancée and his friend, the clichéd yet wicked plot would drive a man to madness.

And if Kong Shuhuan was a virtuous woman, she might feel too ashamed to face the world and resort to suicide.

The more Gu Chengyu thought about it, the more he believed his guess was correct, which made him a bit anxious.

If he guessed right, the person inside now was Kong Shuhuan. Could there be something unusual in the room?

Could there be some kind of chaotic incense already burning inside?

This was a common means used by aristocratic families for their sinister deeds.

Gu Chengyu decided to find a way to get Kong Shuhuan out of there.

If something went wrong, it would be unfair to Zhu Pang.

After all, if a young woman was drugged and someone came, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Gu Chengyu glanced at the girl in the bushes and Ji Mingxuan huddled on the other side, hesitated for a moment, and still planned to deal with these two first.

Otherwise, he couldn’t act freely, and Ji Mingxuan scheming against him like this deserved some payback.

But when Gu Chengyu looked at the woman in the flowers, he felt a little uncertain, not knowing who she was.

Although she was hiding there, it was certainly for some unspeakable reason, but he didn’t want to get involved.

Thinking it over, Gu Chengyu leapt to another tree, avoiding the woman, and quietly approached Ji Mingxuan.

Before Ji Mingxuan could react, Gu Chengyu struck his neck, causing Ji Mingxuan to go limp.

Gu Chengyu hoisted Ji Mingxuan to the window, planning on entering through the window. The window here was slightly ajar, possibly for ventilation.

Lifting Ji Mingxuan effortlessly, once inside the room, Gu Chengyu finally had the chance to survey the situation.

Kong Shuhuan and Ying Yue were both stunned, not knowing what had just happened.

When they turned around, they discovered two more people in the room.

And they were both men, which made them nearly scream out.

Seeing their intentions to shout, Gu Chengyu quickly whispered, "Zhu Pang, don’t make a sound!"

Upon hearing the words "Zhu Pang," Kong Shuhuan and Ying Yue refrained from screaming, shifting their gaze to Gu Chengyu.

Previously, Kong Shuhuan had vaguely seen Gu Chengyu behind a curtain; although unclear, his jade-like face left a deep impression, and this similar contour, handsome features, unmistakably identified him as Gu Chengyu.

Worried that Kong Shuhuan might cry out and draw attention, Gu Chengyu was quick to mention Zhu Pang’s name.

Indeed, upon hearing Zhu Pang’s name, the girl calmed down, a sure sign she was Zhu Pang’s fiancée, Kong Shuhuan.

Gu Chengyu scrutinized the room and spotted a lit incense burner on the table.

The fragrance was slowly rising, and upon smelling it, he knew it was the aphrodisiac commonly used in brothels.

"Are you Miss Kong? Quick, cover your nose and mouth; this incense is poisonous."

Gu Chengyu used his sleeve to cover his mouth, glancing at Kong Shuhuan; fortunately, they hadn’t been here long, so had inhaled little.

Kong Shuhuan and Ying Yue were shocked and hastily covered their noses and mouths with handkerchiefs, "You’re Mr. Gu! I’ve already inhaled the poison, what should I do?"

Gu Chengyu was momentarily surprised but then relaxed. Regardless of how Kong Shuhuan recognized him, it worked to his advantage. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

"Miss Kong, listen to me. This man is Ji Yan, the Second Legitimate Son of the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. I presume you received a note inviting you here for a meeting with Zhu Pang?"

Gu Chengyu continued without waiting for Kong Shuhuan’s response, saying, "This person used deceitful means to lure me here too, and I suspect you’ve already figured out his intention. He previously had a grudge against Zhu Pang, so he concocted this insidious plan, and it’s utterly deranged."