My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

After a moment.

Mu Yuyan rode alone in a carriage through the Pear Blossom Lane, heading towards Shangjing Long Street.

Liu Yexi did not follow but went back to change into casual clothes, strapped on a soft sword, and silently left Langzhou City.

At the same time.

Hidden guards emerged from the darkness one after another. Following Mu Yuyan's figure, they gathered and headed in a certain direction!

In a location about nine hundred miles away in that direction, there was a bustling city—Linjiang City.

...

"Old Yang, are you okay?"

Gu Lan walked out of the grain store, greeted the servants cleaning the bloodstains and corpses in front of the door, and came to comfort Old Yang.

"I'm... I'm fine."

"Master, those people from the Liu family, I really didn't kill them!"

Old Yang was still confused until now, explaining to Gu Lan with a tearful face. He had no idea how people were imagining him.

But he knew he was just an ordinary person!

He couldn't provoke the Liu family behind those thugs.

Now these people died inexplicably at "his" hands, could he not be anxious?

"I know, don't be afraid, Old Yang."

Gu Lan patted his shoulder gently and said softly, "Don't forget, the government has a connection with our family. The Liu family won't dare to trouble you here. Besides..."

Moreover, they won't exist for much longer... he added silently in his heart.

Gu Lan's way of life followed the principle of not pretending to be clever and not causing trouble. However, everyone in this world is just a supporting character from the book. Whoever dares to provoke the people I care about... even if the court doesn't handle it, I'll personally take care of it.

With the Primordial Sword in hand and the blame for the previous mysterious Sword Immortal in Langzhou City, Gu Lan felt quite at ease.

"But, just now that person said that there is Duke Mu Yun behind the Liu family..." Old Yang was worried, fearing that today's events would anger that lord and bring trouble to the Gu family.

If the Duke's residence wanted to trouble an ordinary family, that would be a catastrophe!

"That person also said that the Liu family is just using Duke Mu Yun's influence. Duke Mu Yun won't get involved for the sake of lackeys." Gu Lan smiled and comforted.

He did have an impression of Duke Mu Yun, who had a role in the original work, always admiring the female Emperor Jiaqing, Mu Yuyan, but unfortunately, despite pursuing her for a lifetime, he was never favored.

Clearly, among the hereditary princes who indulged in pleasure, he wasn't the worst kind. But the setting as a lapdog couldn't be changed, destined to forever look up to that stunning beauty but never reach her...

At this moment.

A gust of wind blew, bringing a bit of chill.

"Clean up, let's go back to the Residence. It's not right to be watched here like monkeys." Gu Lan straightened his sleeves, smiled faintly, and said.

The onlookers in the distance were still gazing, perhaps intimidated by the shocking and bloody scene they witnessed today, and hesitated to come over.

"Alright."

Old Yang swallowed his saliva, nodded, and casually glanced in that direction.

The crowd suddenly shrank their necks!

Old Yang: "..."

On the way back.

Old Yang pondered the strange events of the day, and with a depressed tone, he asked, "Master, how do I explain this in the future? Our neighbors don't trust me like you do..."

"Don't worry; they won't ask you." Gu Lan, taking advantage of his confusion, explained with a smile, "To be precise, as long as you don't speak first, they won't dare to ask. You should know that the temper of hidden experts is quite peculiar."

For an honest person like Old Yang, this novel way of thinking was something he had never experienced before.

For the first time hearing this, Old Yang's eyes brightened, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Master, can it really work like this?"

"You can trust me; it'll be fine..."

The master and servant chatted casually.

Old Yang's previously heavy mood finally eased.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, Gu Residence's carriage came from the opposite direction!

"Master Gu?"

A clear and slightly anxious voice came out.

Gu Lan stopped.

Looking over, the curtain on the side of the carriage was lifted, revealing a beautiful and delicate face, precisely Mu Yuyan, who hurried over.

"Yunyan..."

Why did the madam come? Did she hear about it so quickly?

Gu Lan avoided eye contact, strategically coughed, and said, "Cough, madam, why did you come? The grain was all sold out today, and I've already settled the accounts..."

As he spoke, his voice abruptly stopped.

Because, upon careful observation of Mu Yuyan's eyes, there was an obvious increase in concern, and her gaze staring at him seemed a bit strange!

She must have known about it; the news spread so fast among the ladies... Gu Lan stopped explaining, pursed his lips, and silently bowed to get on the carriage.

Seeing Mu Yuyan rushing over so quickly, Gu Lan felt somewhat guilty in his heart.

After all, a few months ago, he promised her to stay away from dangerous places and focus on reading. Now, such a tragic incident happened at the entrance of their own grain store...

How could a delicate woman not worry about her husband?

"Madam..."

After getting on the carriage, Gu Lan mumbled a sentence, just about to lean towards Mu Yuyan to hug her.

However.

Mu Yuyan leaned back, quietly watching Gu Lan, and asked a nonsensical question, "Master Gu, where did we first meet?"

"Huh?" Gu Lan raised an eyebrow and replied slowly, "East of Langzhou City, at the Shilipo Temple Fair."

"How was the weather that day?" Mu Yuyan asked again.

"Very good." Gu Lan thought for a moment and added, "That day, we took a boat together on the lake, and Old Yang fell into the water."

"Then... when was the day we got married?"

"July 28th."

"..."

After a few questions about their past, Gu Lan answered smoothly.

Mu Yuyan's tense body gradually relaxed, letting out a sigh of relief.

Gu Lan was somewhat puzzled.

What he didn't know was that after answering all the questions correctly, Mu Yuyan's jade-like fingers holding the sword qi quietly dissipated.

"Madam, why are you so nervous?" Gu Lan leaned over, and this time, Mu Yuyan did not avoid it, obediently coming over.

The fragrance of warmth and softness entered his embrace, calming Gu Lan's restless heart.

"Isn't it because I'm afraid someone will seize you... replace you. If I don't ask, how do I know if it's still you?" Mu Yuyan's tone was complaining.

She feared that the mysterious spiritual cultivator would take over Gu Lan.

So she needed to verify his identity.

Gu Lan was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Madam is indeed wise and meticulous, truly rare in this world..."

"Stop sweet-talking; what about the promise you made to me last time?"

Seeing that he was indeed fine, and feeling no Destiny from the surroundings, Mu Yuyan finally settled the accounts, her beautiful eyes slightly glaring.

Although the female Emperor was usually obedient, there would be a bit of a temper when it came to matters of principle.

"This... Madam, as you know, your husband is honest and kind. Also, today, I didn't get involved; I stayed honestly in the grain store."

Gu Lan slapped a "honest and kind" label on himself, then pointed outside the carriage curtain and said, "Don't believe me? Ask Old Yang. I really didn't get involved."

Mu Yuyan stared into his eyes for a long time, seemingly sincere. She also listened to Old Yang's testimony outside and finally believed his explanation.

After a while.

"Master, don't go collecting debts in the future."

The blaming look in Mu Yuyan's eyes faded, gradually becoming watery. "Those wicked people, how can a weak bookish scholar like you confront them? Fortunately, nothing happened today..."

Otherwise, even ten Liu family members wouldn't be enough!

"What Madam says is true."

Gu Lan nodded in agreement, smiling faintly.

There would naturally be no trouble. However, in the future, it seemed that he would have to make people leave before taking action; otherwise, it would always make Madam worry...

Gu Lan silently made up his mind.

However, hearing her call him "master" again, he knew he had successfully placated her...

After a while on the road.

When they were about to reach Gu Residence's entrance.

Mu Yuyan, as if to confirm, suddenly asked, "Master Gu, I heard that the ones who came to provoke this time were the Liu family from Linjiang City and... Duke Mu Yun from Jizhou?"

"...Yes."