"His grandson Yi Yuanmin was kidnapped by Patriarch Qu, who threatened him to hand over the treasure map. Later, for some unknown reason, Yi Lanshan did not hand over the treasure map and even suffered a stroke."

Lu Chen instantly understood that the treasure map was already in his hands, and Yi Lanshan naturally did not have the treasure map to exchange for his grandson.

But Qu Huaiyun obviously knew about this, so why did he do this?

What's the use of forcing Yi Lanshan? It's impossible to force him to come up with the treasure map! Lu Chen just felt that his brain was a little exhausted.

"knew!"

After sending his subordinates away, he had just changed out of his clothes when Gu Chengyu led Ming Mo and the others into the house in a hurry.

"Master Lu, I'm afraid we won't be able to stay here tonight. The people in Qu Mansion were arrested by Liao Cheng and put in jail. It's not appropriate for us to stay in Qu Mansion anymore."

As soon as Gu Chengyu entered the room, he ignored Lu Chen's suspicious eyes and said to himself.

"Mingmo, you go pack your luggage, we'll leave Qu Mansion overnight."

Gu Chengyu had just exchanged some words with Liao Cheng. Since Qu Mansion was going to be raided, it would be inconvenient for them to live in Qu Mansion.

"But Qu Huaiyun was arrested by Liao Cheng? I heard some noise when I went out just now."

Lu Chen didn't say much. He looked at Gu Chengyu with eyes still full of suspicion.

His eyes searched around Gu Chengyu's waist, then looked at Gu Chengyu's slender jade-like hands, and frowned.

Although he felt that Gu Chengyu was very suspicious, Gu Chengyu did not look like a person with strong martial arts skills.

Gu Chengyu won the first prize at the age of fourteen. It can be said that all his previous time was spent on the imperial examination. Where did he find the time to practice martial arts?

Even though Gu Chengyu was a child prodigy, Gu Chengyu not only spent a lot of time on imperial examination books, but also covered a wide range of miscellaneous books.

Not to mention his attainments in poetry, without putting in the effort, he would definitely not be able to reach the point where he is now.

How can a person who is obsessed with imperial examinations and learning find time to practice martial arts?

The suspicion in Lu Chen's heart could not help but waver a little, and his expression softened a lot.

"Oh? What about the treasure map? When I went there just now, Mr. Liao said that the treasure map was snatched away by someone. Is this person you?"

Gu Chengyu felt that Lu Chen might have suspected him, so Gu Chengyu changed the topic without leaving any trace.

"It would be great if it were me. This time I came to Hejian Mansion and I really got off to a bad start! I missed the treasure map again, which shows that there are some capable people involved this time. However, we returned without success.

If the emperor takes the blame, we really can’t bear it!”

Lu Chen paid careful attention to Gu Chengyu's expression, and when he saw that Gu Chengyu's face immediately darkened and her eyebrows wrinkled slightly, he felt relieved.

Gu Chengyu's tone was a little heavy, "This time you mainly assisted me. The errand assigned by the emperor was not completed. The main responsibility lies with me and has nothing to do with you. What are you worried about?"

"I have gone back to the emperor before this matter. I may not be able to do it, but the emperor insists on catching up. Besides, the emperor sent you to come to Hejian Mansion with me, or come secretly. If you want money, you don't have money, but you want people.

There is no one, so forget it. When we came to Hejian Mansion, who would have known that those people would already know the news, and the so-called secret is no longer a secret."

"The honest ones just pretend to be deaf and mute, while the dishonest and cunning ones try to scheme against me. This job is not a good job in the first place. Just tell the truth when you return to work! I hope the emperor will not be furious.

Otherwise, I’m afraid my black gauze hat will not be protected!”

Gu Chengyu sighed slightly, then took out a gold medal from his arms.

"The gold medal given by Your Majesty is of no use. I'm really frustrated!"

Gu Chengyu looked at the gold medal shining brightly in the candlelight, his eyes dull, as if he was greatly shocked.

Lu Chen now somewhat understood Gu Chengyu's pain. The emperor sent him here, but he and Gu Chengyu were not of the same mind.

Only Ming Mo and Ming Yan were capable around Gu Chengyu, but what could they accomplish with just two people?

The official imperial envoy, Ma Zhihong, went straight back to the capital without even meeting Gu Chengyu.

Should Gu Chengyu just take the gold medal and go to the houses of those aristocratic families to ask for treasure maps? But will they pay attention to him?

Isn’t it just being respectful on the surface but being submissive behind the scenes?

The aristocratic families in Hejian Mansion are all very shrewd. No one takes Gu Chengyu seriously, and no one wants to murder Gu Chengyu.

Therefore, this imperial gold medal is purely worthless, and it is worthless.

Fortunately, he was very envious at first, but now that he thinks about it, his heart instantly feels balanced.

Gu Chengyu didn't know what Lu Chen was thinking. He was thinking that since he had martial arts skills, there was no need to find those local officials as allies.

Besides, the official relations in Hejian Mansion are also complicated. Who knows whose faction those officials belong to?

This case is different. It involves not only those aristocratic families, but also the important officials and princes who have made great changes in the capital.

He was very lucky that he could make a fortune this time.

But when he returns to the capital, he still has to think of another way. If he presents the treasure map then, won't Lu Chen understand his conspiracy?

So he had to find someone to take the blame. After all, concealing his martial arts skills could sometimes have unexpected results.

"Master Gu! Are you packing your things?"

Suddenly, a question came from outside the door. Gu Chengyu naturally recognized the owner of this voice, it was Liao Cheng.

"Master Liao! Since such changes have occurred in Qu Mansion, I feel that staying in Qu Mansion will cause trouble to Master Liao. I rented a small courtyard not far from here. Before returning to the capital, I still

Prepare to stay there temporarily."

When Gu Chengyu entered Qu Mansion, he didn't bring many things with him.

Just one or two changes of clothes and hair crowns, plus other toiletries, etc., which add up to nothing more than a small baggage.

Mingmo and the others cleaned up quickly, and now they have everything done.

"Mr. Gu, although I know that you are the imperial envoy specially sent by the emperor, but something happened to the Qu family this time, and you happen to be living in the Qu Mansion, I am afraid that I need to ask Mr. Gu to cooperate to eliminate my suspicion.

So talented!"

Liao Cheng just learned that the master sent by his master failed to catch the man in black holding a soft sword, and he felt agitated in his heart.

Then he asked the yamen guard outside and said that he didn't find anyone leaving the house at all, so he naturally suspected that he had fallen in love with Gu Chengyu.

Gu Chengyu was not there at that time and came after the treasure map was robbed, so Gu Chengyu was indeed suspicious.

"Oh? Master Liao means that I am colluding with Qu Huaiyun to do things that harm the people?"

Gu Chengyu was extremely angry. He didn't expect that Liao Cheng would actually target him. This Liao Cheng was quite brave.
Chapter completed!