Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity-Chapter 779 - 615 Stubborn Resistance

Although there was only a waning moon in the sky, the moonlight was bright. The bright moonlight spilled onto the earth, draping a layer of hazy beauty over the vast world.

Two shadows quickly leaped across the rooftops, their steps as light as dragonflies skimming the water, leaving no trace as they floated towards the direction of Prince Jing Mansion.

Gu Chengyu glanced at the clock inside the space, finding that only an hour and a half had passed. He took down the paper filled with writing and replaced it with another sheet.

"Knock, knock!"

Just as Gu Chengyu picked up the tea bowl, ready to catch his breath, the door of the study was knocked on.

Gu Chengyu’s eyes narrowed slightly, he took the dagger in hand from the space and was about to ask who it was.

Unexpectedly, the person outside spoke first, "My lord! It’s late at night, and you’re still not asleep?"

Gu Chengyu put the dagger back, "Is that Lichun? I still have some things to do, you should go rest!"

Why hasn’t Lichun gone to bed so late? He doesn’t need attendants at night, Lichun should know this.

He had never asked Lichun to stay the night, yet Lichun came knocking in the middle of the night, which was indeed strange.

Lichun didn’t listen to Gu Chengyu’s words, she pushed the door open and came in.

Gu Chengyu noticed she was holding a tray with a bowl still steaming on it.

"My lord! Seeing you still up late, this servant cooked you a bowl of mushroom chicken porridge." Lichun entered the room and placed the tray on the table.

Gu Chengyu frowned, "Just leave it! I’m not used to eating midnight snacks, why haven’t you gone to bed yet?"

Lichun smiled, "How can this servant sleep when my lord is still up so late?"

After saying this, Lichun handed the bowl to Gu Chengyu.

"You are busy with official duties, and there’s no leisure even at home, you should take care of your health."

Lichun stood in front of Gu Chengyi, smiling at him, the tenderness in her eyes made Gu Chengyu’s brows furrow even more.

"Ahem! You should go rest, I still have things to do." Gu Chengyu didn’t touch the porridge, his tone already showing some impatience.

A flash of hurt crossed Lichun’s eyes, then she glanced at the large characters on Gu Chengyu’s desk.

"Then please drink the porridge while it’s hot, and rest early! This servant will take my leave now."

Lichun gave Gu Chengyu a bow, then picked up the tray and slowly walked out of the study.

Gu Chengyu watched coldly as Lichun left the study, then looked at the still steaming bowl of mushroom chicken porridge.

In a moment of impulse, he took out a silver needle and placed it in the porridge.

For a long time, finding the silver needle unchanged, Gu Chengyu mocked himself for being so paranoid.

He recalled the look Lichun gave him; could it be that Lichun has feelings for him?

...

"Ah! There is a ghost!"

The scream shattered the peace in Prince Jing Mansion, causing a sudden uproar.

Ming Mo’s breath was a bit unstable, he didn’t expect to avoid the Hidden Guards only to fall at the hands of a woman.

Both of them had searched several rooms, with the help of knockout smoke, they had been successful wherever they went.

Who would have thought this woman was also sneaking into the room.

They had just knocked out a man in the room and checked that there were no children.

After checking the surroundings and ensuring there was no sign of Hidden Guards, they planned to close the door and proceed to the next room.

The woman saw a flash of light in the room from a distance, quickly hid in the shadows, then saw two shadows under the moonlight.

In panic, she screamed, thinking she had seen ghosts.

Ming Mo and his companion hadn’t noticed as they were inside, and she was far away, sneaking over.

Ming Mo and Ming Yan internally cursed their bad luck, knowing this would surely alarm the guards.

"Retreat quickly!" Ming Yan whispered urgently as he already heard people rushing over.

"Where do you think you’re going?"

"Guards, there are assassins!"

Several figures swiftly approached, the lead one already thrusting a sword forward.

In no time, they were engaged in combat.

"Prince! There are assassins in the mansion!" Xiao Chengzi rushed into Prince Jing’s chamber, speaking in a flustered tone.

"Protect the Prince!" The chaos outside was overwhelming, Tang Canling’s voice echoed from outside.

Ming Mo and Ming Yan cursed inwardly, how could they have such bad luck?

The number of guards gathering increased, and Ming Mo and his companion began to struggle more.

"You go, I’ll hold them off." Ming Yan fought back-to-back with Ming Mo, whispering in his ear.

"No, you can’t hold them off alone."

"Go check on the child, make sure no one takes him away." Prince Jing got out of bed, instructing Tang Canling.

"Help me change clothes, let’s go meet those assassins!"

Prince Jing’s lips curled at the corners, the fish had finally taken the bait.

Ming Yan’s grip on his sword hilt grew weaker, his breath unstable, and Ming Mo wasn’t in much better shape.

Both knew they had to find a way to escape, or they would either die or be used to threaten their superior.

Ming Mo panted heavily, the wound on his leg making it difficult to stand steadily.

Gu Chengyu glanced at the clock, the time had arrived, but Ming Mo and his companion had not returned, clearly they had been discovered.

He stood up, pacing back and forth in the room. If they were discovered, that letter secured their lives, so there was no need to worry.

He had considered in recent days, with the Emperor aging, he couldn’t always remain a Pure Minister, eventually, he’d have to choose someone to pledge allegiance to.

Though Prince Jing’s scheming was displeasing, he had to admit Prince Jing’s capabilities were no less than other Princes, perhaps even better.

Yet, with such coercive methods, wanting him to willingly pledge allegiance was impossible.

Nonetheless, he still listed Prince Jing as a candidate.

The officialdom was never guided by his preferences, nor could he solely determine who would become Emperor.

If Prince Jing indeed ascended the throne, could he simply resign and return to his hometown?

Suddenly, Gu Chengyu stopped in his tracks, "Those two fools!" 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

He took down the sword hanging on the study wall, not even taking the time to change into night clothes, lightly tapped his feet, and swiftly flew towards Prince Jing Mansion.

Although Gu Chengyu’s Qinggong hadn’t reached the level of Stepping on Snow Without Traces, his speed was extremely fast.

He skimmed over rooftops and treetops, within a few breaths, Prince Jing Mansion was already in sight.

It was now around midnight, under normal circumstances, the mansion should be in complete darkness, but at this moment, Prince Jing Mansion was ablaze with lights.

"I advise you not to resist stubbornly any longer. As long as you lay down your swords, I assure you your lives will be spared."

Xiao Chengzi supported Prince Jing, standing aside to watch the battle, Prince Jing covering his pallor with a handkerchief.

He looked at the two masked individuals, his gaze sharp as a blade.

Ming Mo and his companion didn’t speak, their wounds multiplying, their endurance waning.

"You’ve heard the Prince’s words, as long as you lay down your swords, the Prince won’t kill you."

Xiao Chengzi’s soft voice accompanied the clash of swords, yet Ming Mo and his companion remained unhearing.

The guards were pressing closer step by step, Ming Mo and his companion could barely hold on, knowing full well it was time for them to end it themselves.