Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity

Chapter 1258: Chapter 1094: Open the City Gates

Yuan Bin gazed at Gu Chengyu with a touch of pleading in his eyes, while Gu Chengyu helplessly sighed, "So be it! I am not one to fear death, and now that Wujun Prefecture is in peril, if the Emperor lays blame, I cannot evade responsibility either."

"Sir, your noble character and integrity set you apart from those civil servants who only know how to wag their tongues." Yuan Bin’s perception of Gu Chengyu changed in an instant; although he was a civil servant, he was not the fearful and indecisive type.

Ming Mo glanced at Yuan Bin as if looking at a fool. Another one tricked by the master. His master loved this kind of thing. Saying no on the surface, but calculating within, that’s what they call being two-faced.

It’s just a pity that people always consider his master to possess noble character and integrity, turning a blind eye to these facts. Little do they realize how many people have been deceived by the master with his dignified and elegant appearance.

Hmm! No, one shouldn’t think that way about the master. The master is not that kind of person, right? He is definitely not! His master is not a sinister person but simply reserved and thoughtful, unwilling to reveal emotions.

Gu Chengyu tightly grasped the token in his hand as he left Yuan Bin’s room according to the route.

"Assign someone to keep an eye on Yuan Bin, don’t let him mess things up." Yuan Bin was loyal to the country but could be impulsive at times. Gu Chengyu didn’t want him to complicate matters.

"Yes!"

"Ming Mo, have you thought about your plans for the future?" After walking a few steps forward, Gu Chengyu suddenly turned back to glance at Ming Mo. If Ming Mo truly desired it, he wouldn’t obstruct him.

Ming Mo had followed him for years; cultivating a talent wasn’t easy. Especially someone as composed as Ming Mo, who never failed to complete assigned tasks, truly a rare talent.

If Ming Mo harbored such thoughts considering their years as master and servant, Gu Chengyu could certainly fulfill them. Moreover, Ming Mo becoming a military general wouldn’t be disadvantageous for him. Yet, he felt reluctant, after all, they had grown accustomed to each other’s company.

Having spent considerable time with Ming Mo and Ming Yan, they had developed a tacit understanding, making his tasks smoother.

"What plans?" Ming Mo was puzzled, unsure of Gu Chengyu’s meaning.

"General Yuan mentioned wanting to introduce you to General Huaiyuan at Yuhe Pass. Your skills are excellent; you wouldn’t lack prospects there."

Gu Chengyu thought it best to inform Ming Mo of this, though Ming Mo’s status was that of a servant, Gu Chengyu never considered him as such. To avoid future estrangement, he decided to be straightforward.

Ming Mo was shocked, his mouth agape, as he hurried forward a few steps, "I am the master’s follower, for life! Does the master want to send me away?"

Ming Mo had never considered leaving Gu Chengyu. From the moment Gu Chengyu bought him from the human trafficker, his life has been out of his control.

The master never looked down on him and always took good care of him and Ming Yan. Such a good master couldn’t be found elsewhere.

He would not betray nor leave the master. Even though knowing if he wanted to pursue prospects, the master wouldn’t stop him, he had no desire to.

"You’ll only be a follower by my side. But at General Huaiyuan’s, you can shed the servant identity and swiftly advance. Have you thought it through? If you wish, I won’t hold you back."

Gu Chengyu’s expression softened, content with Ming Mo’s reply. Even if Ming Mo ultimately chose to leave, he wouldn’t hold grudges.

"No! Since the master bought me, I’ve been the master’s follower for life!" Ming Mo clenched his fists, his resolve unwavering.

"Good!" Gu Chengyu felt his eyes slightly moist, smiling gently before turning to leave the place.

...

"How is it? Has the medicinal decoction been delivered?" Qiu Mantang seemed restless, pacing in the room.

"Reporting to the master, it has been delivered. But why did the master replace the poison with a stupefying drug?" The steward also understood the master’s tension, as success or failure hinged on this; naturally, he was anxious. Only the matter of the drug replacement puzzled him.

"I just recalled, Liu Meng’s head was taken off. Even if successful today, it would offend Liu Meng’s brother. Keeping Yuan Bin alive to hand him over to Liu Dong later, at least gives them an explanation."

Liu Dong held a high position with Prince Gong, doing this was a way to earn a favor. Unfortunately, Gu Chengyu had skilled protectors, and Liu Meng had died at the hands of his followers. If this man could be bound and handed to Liu Dong, Liu Dong would surely owe him a huge favor.

"I still don’t feel at ease; watch closely yourself. Once he drinks the concoction, make sure to take his token."

"General Yuan, you’re awake? Here’s the freshly brewed decoction; the doctor instructed that you must drink it upon waking." The little maid brought the concoction forward, helping Yuan Bin sit up from the bed while speaking.

Yuan Bin looked at the bowl of pitch-black decoction in her hands, "This concoction....."

The maid’s hands immediately trembled, becoming somewhat anxious inside, "It’s freshly brewed. The doctor said you must drink it, otherwise, the wound will heal slowly."

Yuan Bin remained silent for a moment before saying, "Bring it here!"

...

"Sir, sir, it’s done! He drank the decoction and passed out. I have ordered him to be tied up." Prefect Qiu was overjoyed upon hearing this, clapping his fists together, "Good! Did you find the military token?"

The steward’s face instantly fell, "No, we don’t know where he hid the token. I searched everywhere in his room but found no trace."

Prefect Qiu’s expression changed immediately, "Couldn’t find it? How could it be missing? He would certainly carry such an important item with him. Didn’t you search him?"

"Of course, we did, but there was nothing on him!" The steward quickly shook his head, explaining that he wouldn’t be that foolish.

"Anything from Gu Chengyu’s side?" The token surely wouldn’t be absent from Yuan Bin unless he gave it to someone else.

But Yuan Bin was unfamiliar with Gu Chengyu, likely not giving it to him. Yuan Bin hadn’t been conscious for long, without interaction from anyone during that time, so who could have taken the token?

"No movement, the person I assigned guards his door, and so far, no one has exited the room." The steward confirmed with a nod.

"Fool! His follower possesses such skill, isn’t it possible for him to leave through the window without exiting through the door?" Prefect Qiu’s face drastically changed; if Gu Chengyu truly obtained the token, consequences would be unimaginable, even more complex than if Yuan Bin had it.

"Sir, with persons guarding the window outside as well." The steward felt wronged, questioning his own stupidity.

Prefect Qiu calculated the hour, "Forget it! Ensure Gu Chengyu is watched closely, don’t let him ruin our affairs. Once the Prince arrives, this person can be handed over to him for disposition."

Half an hour later, a sharp whistle rang out, and Prefect Qiu’s expression immediately turned elated, "Quick! Quickly open the city gates!"