Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity-Chapter 778 - 614: Night Intrusion

Still uncertain about whether to go to the Prince Jing Mansion, Gu Chengyu hesitated to act rashly.

Could anyone just casually intrude into the Prince Jing Mansion? Gu Chengyu cherished his life!

Gu Chengyu knew he wouldn’t be able to sleep tonight, so he lit all the candles in his room and picked up a book to read.

When it was late at night, Ming Yan and Ming Mo came in to report.

"Master! I personally went to that villa and found that the traces led directly to the Prince Jing Mansion."

Ming Mo knew Ding Liu failed to handle the task well, so to prevent further mistakes, he personally led the men there.

Gu Chengyu nodded, "I’m going to stealthily visit the Prince Jing Mansion tonight. You two keep watch over the place."

He originally didn’t want to explain, but since he was going out in the middle of the night, he certainly couldn’t hide it from Ming Mo and the others.

"Master! You absolutely must not! The Prince Jing Mansion is heavily guarded with Hidden Guards everywhere. You’re taking too big a risk."

Ming Mo exclaimed in shock when he heard Gu Chengyu planned to take the risk of going to Prince Jing Mansion.

"Indeed, Master, let’s think of another way regarding Xiao Yao. You mustn’t risk going to the Prince Jing Mansion."

Ming Yan looked anxious, beads of sweat rolled down his cheeks.

At the same time, he felt extremely guilty. He was responsible for tracking the man in black. Rather than blaming Ding Liu for this oversight, it was his own mistake.

Ding Liu reported to him, and he didn’t give it much thought.

Actually, thinking about it, after following the master for so many years, every task was carried out just as the master instructed. He never really used his own judgment.

He couldn’t imagine, if the master weren’t around, could he accomplish a single thing?

Asking himself sincerely, could he? They had become accustomed to relying on the master.

Ming Yan’s legs weakened, "Master! Let me go! The previous mistake was mine, let me make amends this time."

Ming Yan’s action surprised both Ming Mo and Gu Chengyu. Ming Mo didn’t know what Ming Yan was referring to.

Gu Chengyu, however, understood Ming Yan’s intention, though it wasn’t fair to blame Ming Yan for the matter.

How could Ming Yan’s thinking be the same as his own? It would be unreasonable to punish Ming Yan for this.

"You can’t be blamed for this, get up! I’m a court official. Even if I’m caught, Prince Jing wouldn’t do much to me. But it’s different for you, if you’re caught, he won’t be merciful. Besides, your martial arts skills are lacking, you might not make it out unscathed."

"This time, I’ll focus on my own safety. If anything becomes unmanageable, I’ll retreat. Don’t worry!"

"Master! I’m also willing to go. Ming Yan doesn’t usually take martial arts seriously, but I’ve been practicing diligently. Let me go!"

Ming Mo didn’t want the master to take risks and didn’t want to be the one hiding in the mansion, too afraid to face danger while the master took all the risks.

Gu Chengyu felt a warmth in his heart. The two had followed him since they were young, and the three of them were more like brothers with a deep bond of life and death, rather than merely master and servants.

When Gu Chengyu’s reputation wasn’t prominent, Ming Mo and the others remained closely by his side, naturally creating a different bond.

"Master! Let me go!" Ming Yan kowtowed three times, his expression determined.

Actually, he wanted to persuade the master not to risk his life for Xiao Yao. Though sympathetic to Xiao Yao, Xiao Yao was just a stranger to him.

Having lived with the master day and night for so long, had the master not purchased them back then, they would definitely have been sent to those places of ill repute.

"If the master isn’t assured, then let me go with Ming Yan!" Ming Mo also knelt down after he finished speaking.

Gu Chengyu sighed, "Very well! If the two of you go, you can look out for each other. But prioritize your own safety. If discovered, leave immediately. Don’t be reckless."

Today, Ding Liu was only wounded. Those people didn’t take Ding Liu’s life, indicating they didn’t want to completely sever ties, so at least Ming Mo and the others were safe from mortal danger.

Ming Mo and Ming Yan stood up, intending to prepare first.

"Master! We’ll go get ready first, then."

Seeing the master’s agreement, Ming Yan and Ming Mo felt relieved.

Knowing the master disdained their lack of martial prowess, Ming Yan resolved to practice diligently in the future so the master wouldn’t always have to intervene.

Just like when the master previously infiltrated the Dali Temple at night, they were just as helpless.

"Wait a moment!"

Gu Chengyu halted the two who were about to leave and picked up a brush from the desk, dipping it into ink.

Ming Yan watched Gu Chengyu diligently write on a piece of letter paper, unsure of the master’s intentions.

Gu Chengyu wrote a few strokes and then set the brush down.

After blowing on the ink to dry it, he slipped the paper into an envelope.

"You must be careful this time. If discovered by people from the Prince Jing Mansion, you may not stand a chance. Present this letter to Prince Jing to ensure your safety if necessary."

Ming Yan felt somewhat disheartened hearing this. His master had no confidence in them.

Gu Chengyu could tell what Ming Yan was thinking, "When I last went to the Prince Jing Mansion, there were hidden sentries every few steps, including many experts. It’s not surprising if you were captured."

Gu Chengyu had only intended to investigate himself, hoping to bring someone back if possible. Even if he couldn’t find anyone, he had some confidence in his ability to escape unharmed.

The Prince Jing Mansion was not like the Dali Temple. The Dali Temple’s forces were all visible, while those at the Prince Jing Mansion were hidden.

Although he could sense the presence of others, taking them out one by one was too troublesome and time-consuming.

Yet, the two insisted on going, prompting Gu Chengyu to think it was time to give them some seasoning; there was always someone better out there.

The two had gotten too used to smooth sailing; they needed to face some challenges.

"Remember! You only have an hour and a half. If you don’t find anything, come back at the appointed time."

"Yes!" the two responded in unison.

Ming Mo took the letter and carefully tucked it into his chest, before leaving.

After the two left, Gu Chengyu shook his head and smiled. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

They all knew Prince Jing’s intentions, and to protect the lives of the two, he also had to pay a price.

Ming Mo and Ming Yan donned nightwear, tucking the knockout powder and the letter into their chests.

"This time, follow my signals. Don’t be reckless. It’s because Ding Liu was too careless that this matter became so complicated. Keep this in mind for the future."

After dressing, Ming Mo glanced sideways at Ming Yan.

Ming Yan felt somewhat sheepish, "I know, I’m the one who dragged you into this!"

Naturally, he felt guilty for involving Ming Mo.

"What are you talking about? We grew up together and have long been brothers bonded by life and death. Don’t say anything like that again."

Ming Mo was somewhat upset.

"It’s just that this time we’ve nearly implicated the master. I feel bad about it. Luckily, he let us go instead, or I would’ve been consumed by guilt."

"What do you think the letter says? If captured and the letter is presented, would Prince Jing really let us go?" Ming Yan wondered aloud.

Ming Mo paused for a moment, "What else? It’s nothing more than a compromise."

He sighed, "We must not drag the master down. If we find ourselves overwhelmed and can’t escape, end it swiftly."

He took out the letter from his chest for a quick glance, then set it on fire with the candle flame.