Quick Transmigration: After Fake Death, All the Protagonists I Flirted With Went Crazy

Shen Zian kowtowed heavily, tears falling to the ground, and swore an oath, "Your subordinate, Shen Zian, will protect the Gu family!"

Gu Yao stared at the person in front of him in a daze.

He rescued Shen Zi'an with a purpose, asking him if he was willing to build a career under his wing. The somewhat timid Shen Zi'an knelt before him and made a solemn vow.

"I, Shen Zian, am determined to protect you with my life and repay your great kindness today."

With a sigh, Gu Yao handed the wooden box to him.

"There are a few letters in this wooden box. I'll have to trouble you to deliver them to the appropriate people."

As he spoke, Gu Yao handed him a magnificent dagger inlaid with gemstones and a jade pendant. "This dagger is the token of the Third Prince of Xiling, or rather, the current King of Xiling. With it, you can go straight into the Xiling Palace and give him this dagger and the letter that belongs to him."

Gu Yao picked up the jade pendant again, her fingertips unconsciously caressing it, her eyes so tender and affectionate. "This belongs to His Majesty. When the osmanthus blossoms this year, you should come to the capital from Jiangnan and give him this jade pendant and that letter."

At this point, Gu Yao choked up a little, his eyes glistening with tears, but he forced them back, and a mischievous smile appeared on his lips.

"If he can't find the jade pendant, he'll be furious. I'll tell him that I smashed it, so he'll be sad too. Who told him to betray me?"

They betrayed Gu Le'an's trust and sincere feelings.

Gu Yao's words carried a childlike naiveté. He spoke freely, but large tears kept rolling down his cheeks, clearly showing that he was putting on a brave face.

But you still can't bear to part with it, can you?

He pretended to be tough, but he still couldn't bring himself to really hurt that person.

Shen Zian had never seen Gu Yao like this before. In his eyes, even though Gu Yao was sickly, he was still proud and unyielding, with the stubbornness unique to scholars.

Gu Yao had always been a master strategist in his presence; he had never shown such vulnerability before.

It was only today that Shen Zian learned that Gu Yao's beloved was Xi Yue.

Yes, they are very close friends and have saved each other's lives. How can an outsider like him judge them?

Gu Yao didn't dwell on her emotions for long and quickly composed herself.

He had just been holding it in for too long and desperately needed to confide in someone.

Reluctantly stroking the jade pendant, she still handed it to Shen Zi'an.

Shen Zian accepted the jade pendant with a heavy heart, without saying anything more.

There's no need to say more about something that's already a done deal.

The master doesn't like fussy, indecisive people.

After packing his things and hoisting the green bamboo on his shoulder, Shen Zian turned and left.

One last glance back revealed Gu Yao's forlorn expression in the candlelight.

Alone and filled with loneliness.

Withdrawing his gaze, Shen Zian dared not look any longer and quickly left.

He was afraid that he himself would also be reluctant to part with it.

Once Shen Zian left, Gu Yao completely relaxed.

He finally got off work today; he was exhausted from acting in that scene.

0529, who had been given a long vacation by Gu Yao, also went online at this time.

As soon as he logged on, that cheerful voice echoed in Gu Yao's mind, "Host, I'm back~"

Gu Yao was speechless for a moment. He thought that he hadn't been able to use the system for the past few months, so he decided to bring it back at this point in the plot.

I really did come back right on time.

Tomorrow is the day Gu Yao will be "reported".

Gu Yao was cutting the wick of the red candle with scissors, ignoring the system.

0529 felt a little guilty when he didn't get a response from Gu Yao.

It did get a little carried away with its play, but it was only through 66's guidance that it realized there were so many fun things in the system world.

It originally wanted to come back a few days earlier, but 66 pulled it and said it wanted to stay for two days. 66 is so good to it, it can't refuse, sob sob π_π.

Gu Yao didn't even look at it, only saying calmly, "You're back. Did you have fun?"

0529 slowly approached Gu Yao, her eyes slightly unfocused, her face full of a fawning smile. "Host, I was wrong. I'll definitely come back earlier next time."

Regardless of whether it's your fault or not, admit it first.

Ying Ying Ying.

Seeing the system's hesitant manner, Gu Yao sighed.

Why is my own system still so clumsy?

Xiao Jiu praised 66 as the smartest system. How come after spending so much time with it, its own system is still so natural?

Could it be that beauty is in the eye of the beholder?

Is 66 actually not that smart?

He reached out and flicked 0529's head. "Alright, stop joking. We'll need you soon, so get ready."

0529 straightened up, assumed a standing attention posture, and said, "Ready to go at any time!"

His quirky behavior amused Gu Yao, making him feel a little more relaxed.

The next day, the morning light faded.

As the morning mist rose, a large contingent of Imperial Guards surrounded the Prime Minister's residence.

Although the servants in the mansion were startled by the spectacle, they were paid the full year's wages for this month's work, and it had been agreed beforehand that there would be a big commotion.

Under the reward, there must be a brave man.

Those who remain in the manor now are all brave men.

Moreover, according to the laws of the Great Xuan Dynasty, they were only temporary workers, and their indentures were not held by their employers. Even if they were hired, if their families committed any capital offenses, it would not affect them.

Everyone continued to do their own thing as usual, maintaining the false prosperity of the Prime Minister's residence.

Chen Yang, the commander of the Imperial Guards, led the way into the Prime Minister's residence and confronted Gu Yao, who had just gotten out of bed and was only wearing an outer garment.

Gu Yao's gaze was icy, his eyes devoid of any warmth as he looked at Chen Yang, like a venomous snake tightly coiling around its prey, waiting to strike and kill.

Chen Yang was taken aback by the gaze, and his hands and feet felt a little cold. He had never imagined that the eyes of a frail scholar could be so cold.

Like a venomous snake lurking in wait, or a vengeful ghost chasing after souls.

His gaze was cold and sticky, like a leech that couldn't be shaken off.

But Chen Yang was no pushover either; someone who could kill a prince so decisively in one blow was no pushover.

Startled by Gu Yao's gaze, he quickly recovered and respectfully bowed to Gu Yao, "This humble official greets Your Excellency the Prime Minister. Today, we received a report that a high-ranking official in the court is colluding with the enemy and betraying the country. His Majesty has specially dispatched the Imperial Guards to search for him. We hope Your Excellency will grant us this favor."

They say nice things, but judging from their attitude, they don't give people a choice. It's just a matter of whether or not to break off relations.

Gu Yao showed no mercy, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "Are all the residences of high-ranking officials to be searched, or is it just my residence, the Prime Minister's residence, that needs to be searched?"

Chen Yang frowned and remained silent. Of course he knew that only the Prime Minister's residence needed to be searched, but that wasn't something he could just talk about.

This Lord Gu is a man of keen intellect and insight, so why would he ask such a question?

Isn't this just inviting humiliation?