After reading the letter, Gu Yichen and Lin Jinan's expressions changed drastically.
"My young prince, when did this news come out? How is my elder brother doing now?"
Chu Chengyi: "Brother Gu fell into Lu Sang's trap seven days ago. The news reached the palace two days ago. The roads in Jizhou were blocked due to floods, so we only received the news today. I don't know what the situation is yet..."
Lin Jinan said anxiously: "Seven days ago? That means my cousin's life or death is still uncertain..."
Gu Yichen forced himself to calm down and asked: "Little prince, how will your majesty react when you find out?"
Chu Chengyi was silent for a moment and then said: "The general sent a letter to your majesty, saying that even if Mobei captures Brother Gu and threatens him, the Dingbei army will not retreat to the death. Your majesty sent some rewards to your family, and you acquiesced to this statement."
Gu Yichen couldn't help but feel depressed after hearing this: "My grandfather and father have taught us since we were young that the sons of the Gu family were born to defend the land and people of Tianchu. I am not surprised that my grandfather said this, but His Majesty did not even bother to save my brother." The attitude is really chilling..."
Lin Jinan: "Second cousin, do you want to go back now?"
Gu Yichen nodded: "Go back, but don't go back to the capital. Go directly to Mobei. Get ready and leave tomorrow morning. Little prince, I leave this place to you and Prince Xiang. Help me look after Gu An'er."
Lin Jinan looked determined and said: "Since you are going, I will definitely go too. My cousin is not only your brother."
Gu Yichen looked at the young man's determined expression and knew that he could not be persuaded. He raised his hand and patted Lin Jinan's shoulder and said:
"Okay, let's go together. My young prince, please prepare two fast horses for us."
Chu Chengyi: "I'm not worried about you two alone. I'll send ten guards to see you off tomorrow morning."
Gu Yichen: "Although most of the people affected by the disaster have been settled, there are still many places to use manpower. It is more useful to stay here. There is no need to send people to send us away. I have stayed with my eldest brother and my father for two years in Mobei, and I am quite familiar with it."
Chu Chengyi said without any doubt: "It's settled, if anything happens to you, I can't explain it to my sister. Before leaving, she repeatedly asked my father and me to take good care of you both."
Gu Yichen cleared his throat unnaturally and nodded in agreement.
After saying that, the two of them went back to their room and forced themselves to put down their worries and fall asleep. They were about to travel for days, and not getting enough rest would only delay things.
As soon as dawn broke the next day, the two of them packed their bags and prepared to go to Mobei with the fast horses and men prepared by Chu Chengyi.
The soldiers who had just opened their eyes looked at the two men and whispered:
"It looks like these two are leaving?"
"I'm afraid you can't bear this hardship and want to go back to the capital to enjoy the blessings, right?"
"Well, people can still walk when they are tired. As long as we live, we have to work honestly."
Wang Zhao, the valet beside Prince Xiang, passed by from behind the crowd. Hearing this, he scolded with a sullen face:
"What are you all speculating about?! General Anbei of the Gu family disappeared during the battle with Mobei. Young Master Gu and Young Master Lin rushed to Mobei to rescue their brother! Anyone who cheats on women and makes random comments will be dealt with by military law! "
The soldiers were all silent after hearing this. After Wang Zhao left, they secretly looked at Gu Yichen and Gu Yichen again, but there was no contempt in their eyes, but more respect and admiration.
After Gu Yichen and the two said goodbye to Chu Chengyi, they were about to get on their horses when they saw the guards of Prince Xiang's Mansion running in with a letter.
Chu Chengyi opened it and looked at it, then said to Gu Yichen:
"You don't have to go."
