CHAPTER 61: BEING WATCHED

Wuming shook his head and recounted everything he had seen Gu Nian doing over the past two days, then stood honestly upright.

Nan Jin Yu immediately sensed the issue, "You’ve been watching only Gu Nian these past two days. Have you noticed anything unusual with the other members of the Lin Family?"

Wuming still shook his head.

Nan Jin Yu waved his hand rather helplessly, "Alright, you can go now."

After Wuming left, Wuxin asked quietly, "Master, should we send someone else to monitor the Lin Family?"

"For now, there’s no need. Just let Wuming continue to watch Gu Nian. Arrange the move to Taohua Village as soon as possible; it’s best if it’s done by tomorrow." After pondering for a moment, Nan Jin Yu added, "Also, send someone to look for Gu Bei’s whereabouts."

The names Gu Nian and Gu Bei seemed hauntingly familiar to him!

Not far off, Zhao Shijiu nudged Zhao Qi with his elbow, "Brother Qi, don’t you think the Princely Heir seems to be hiding something from us?"

Zhao Qi stood straight and said sternly, "The Holy Emperor sent us here to ensure the safety of the Princely Heir, not to pry into his secrets."

As he spoke, Zhao Qi’s tone carried a subtle warning, "Shijiu, don’t blame me for not advising you. As subordinates of the Princely Heir, we must be quick in deeds and quiet in words. You’d better not talk too much, lest you annoy the Princely Heir. If we’re sent back to the Capital City, the Holy Emperor won’t let us off easily."

At the mention of the Holy Emperor, Zhao Shijiu dared not be frivolous anymore, and became much more cautious.

Nan Jin Yu’s hand rested on the armrest of the wheelchair, his forefinger tapping incessantly, a smile full of interest appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Neither of them noticed that Wuxin also glanced silently in their direction.

Nan Jin Yu raised the honey water and took another sip, his voice cool as he spoke, "This honey is quite good."

"Really?" Zheng Shaochen was puzzled. His cousin was known for his picky taste, and anything he praised must indeed be exceptional.

Considering this, Zheng Shaochen unceremoniously said to Wuxin, "Wuxin, your master praised this so much my mouth is watering! Hurry and get me a cup as well; I must try how delicious it is!"

Wuxin looked at Nan Jin Yu, clearly waiting for his command.

Nan Jin Yu nodded slightly, and only then did Wuxin go to prepare.

Before long, a cup of honey water was placed before Zheng Shaochen.

Zheng Shaochen took a sip, "It is rather sweet."

But is it exceedingly good? Perhaps not.

Zheng Shaochen was somewhat baffled by Nan Jin Yu’s intentions. Wasn’t his cousin supposed to be quite picky?

While Zheng Shaochen was puzzled, Nan Jin Yu spoke again, "For years, my uncle has taken good care of me. Having gotten hold of something good this time, I daren’t keep it to myself. Zhao Qi, Shijiu, since you both came from the Capital City and are familiar with the route, there’s no need to trouble others with the task of sending this honey back to my uncle!"

Zhao Qi’s heart suddenly tensed, "Princely Heir, the two of us were sent by the Holy Emperor to ensure your safety."

"Did the Holy Emperor ever say that you should not obey my orders?" Nan Jin Yu’s smile never left his lips, yet there was no room for underestimation.

Zhao Qi shook his head.

Zhao Shijiu, unwilling to give up, wanted to speak but was stopped by Zhao Qi.

Once outside, Zhao Shijiu asked angrily, "Brother Qi, why did you stop me? The Princely Heir clearly wants to get rid of us. Once we return to the Capital City, the Holy Emperor will certainly hold us accountable. At that time, where will we, brothers of the Dragon Guard, find a place for ourselves?"

Zhao Qi was clearly also in a poor mood and spoke with a tone of blame, "Who can you blame for this? I’ve told you so many times to speak less and do more, yet you just wouldn’t listen!"