Untouchable Lovers-Chapter 251 - 229 The Wheel of Fortune Turns
Chapter 251: Chapter 229: The Wheel of Fortune Turns
Chapter 251: Chapter 229: The Wheel of Fortune Turns
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Seeing Chu Yu’s surprised expression, Hua Cuo let out a cold laugh, recalling how even more astonished he had been upon seeing Guan Canghai.
By the time Guan Canghai stepped out with the door opened, Hua Cuo noticed a fishing rod in his hand, realizing that it was this object that had interrupted his attack and even caught the tray.
As soon as he stepped out, Guan Canghai gestured for the maid to quietly withdraw, then turned to him and said, “I wonder which guest this is, why so ruthless as to want to kill my servant?”
Like Chu Yu, Hua Cuo had not expected the expert who should have been within the Southern Dynasty territory to have somehow arrived in Northern Wei, even becoming Chu Yu’s neighbor. It was true he had previously crossed paths with Guan Canghai, initially mistaking him for a subordinate of Rong Zhi and ordering him to rescue Rong Zhi, only to end up being schooled.
It was later that he learned from Chu Yu that Guan Canghai was actually Rong Zhi’s enemy.
Hua Cuo had made up his mind about what to do if he encountered Rong Zhi or someone else deceived by Rong Zhi, like himself. He was prepared for all eventualities, yet Guan Canghai’s appearance caught him completely off guard, so much so that he was left dazed upon first sight and took a while to react.
On one hand, he had a past grudge, and on the other hand, the enemy of his enemy was before him. Unsure how to handle this relationship, Hua Cuo could only first ask why he was here, and upon learning Guan Canghai’s purpose, he immediately brought him to see Chu Yu, even forgetting to inquire about the carriage that visited him.
After being stunned for a moment, what Chu Yu said next was, “Have you completed your mourning period?” Considering Guan Canghai’s stance towards Xiao Bie by the stream that day, it seemed possible he would uphold several more years of mourning.
Guan Canghai smiled and said, “The mourning period was just an excuse to fend off Liu Bei.” Long residing in Jiangling and not wishing to move about, he had used the mourning period as a pretext; anyone who came to disturb him was turned away using this excuse. Even if someone had the patience and sincerity of visiting a thatched cottage three times, he was not Mr. Wulong, who desired to govern the country and bring peace to the world.
Casting a glance at Hua Cuo, who was still smirking, but with a hint of helplessness, Chu Yu nevertheless asked the unavoidable question, “So, Brother Canghai, may I ask why you left Jiangling to come to Northern Wei?” And even ended up as her neighbor, frequently interacting with unidentified persons who might be associated with Rong Zhi?
If it was merely a coincidence, it would be far too coincidental.
Guan Canghai replied with a candid smile, “Since you’ve found me, there’s no need to hide it. My becoming your neighbor indeed had an ulterior motive. My father had once owed a favor, promising to repay it one day. After his death, this debt fell upon me to fulfill. I am here on behalf of He Ji, tasked with your assassination.”
For the purpose of your assassination.
Huan Yuan had been standing aside; upon hearing these words, his mind went blank. When he regained the ability to think, he found himself instinctively standing in front of Chu Yu.
Upon hearing Guan Canghai’s words, Chu Yu was initially panicked. However, as soon as Huan Yuan blocked between her and Guan Canghai, she suddenly became rapidly calm.
Huan Yuan was no match for stopping Guan Canghai; she knew that. Yet when faced with danger, the willingness of someone to protect her without hesitation made her feel irrationally safe.
With her view blocked by Huan Yuan’s figure, the now composed Chu Yu suddenly remembered something. After pondering for a moment, she burst into a laugh, raised her hand to pat Huan Yuan’s shoulder, and whispered, “It’s okay, he doesn’t want to kill me.”
If Guan Canghai had wanted to kill her, none within Chu Garden could have matched him, and he would have done so over the past months instead of waiting until now.
She turned and stepped to the side, looking at Guan Canghai again, “Could you please clarify, Brother Canghai? Why do you not kill me now, why have you become my neighbor? And about the carriage that enters and leaves your residence, who exactly is seated within?”
Pausing, she added another sentence, “Is it Rong Zhi?”
That was the most crucial and important matter.
Guan Canghai merely smiled, and after a long while, he slowly began to speak, “Have you seen what that person looked like?”
Chu Yu nodded, then realizing Guan Canghai could not see it, verbally affirmed it.
Guan Canghai smiled enigmatically. At that moment, his smile bore an uncanny resemblance to Rong Zhi: “Here I will not harm you, and as for the reasons, I must keep them to myself, due to certain reservations. You only need to know that I have no intent to harm you. As for the person who comes and goes to my house, even if I told you it’s not him, I’m afraid you wouldn’t believe me. If you truly wish to know their identity, come to my house tomorrow, and I can make arrangements for you.”
It had been two days since the carriage last came; tomorrow, it should be due for another visit.
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The next day, Chu Yu stood behind Guan Canghai, dressed as a maid, a secret smile playing on her lips.
They were now in a flower hall, where Guan Canghai was lounging on a couch as if boneless, holding a fishing rod, idly instructing Hua Cuo: “Keep your legs together, lower your head. If you look at people directly like that later, you’ll be spotted in an instant.”
Today, following what Guan Canghai had said the day before, Chu Yu came to his house to wait for the person in the carriage. Hua Cuo had insisted on coming along too but hadn’t expected Guan Canghai’s plan to involve them disguising themselves as a maid and a servant, placed at either side of Guan Canghai when he met with that person, so they could see clearly.
Chu Yu had agreed to this request without any resistance. After all, having been a princess for so long, she had never experienced what it was like to be a maid, so it seemed like a good role to play. But Hua Cuo was reluctant; even though he had put his sword aside and changed into an attendant’s outfit like Chu Yu, the pride in his bearing was still too conspicuous.
Despite both merely standing there, Hua Cuo stood straight as a sword, exuding a naturally sharp presence, which was exactly what Guan Canghai was criticizing him for.
Anger simmered on Hua Cuo’s face, on the verge of erupting several times. However, by some trick, it was as if Guan Canghai’s fishing rod had eyes. At the slightest movement from Hua Cuo, it would swiftly target his weakest joints, making him acutely aware of the huge gap between them. Even though Guan Canghai hadn’t caused him any harm, Hua Cuo knew that it was the result of Guan Canghai deliberately holding back.
Outmatched, he could only be manipulated.
Chu Yu wasn’t sure whether the person they were waiting to meet truly warranted such solemn reception or if Guan Canghai was seizing the opportunity to toy with Hua Cuo. In any case, it wasn’t her concern, so she could just look on indifferently. However, as she watched, Chu Yu was reminded of a similar scene: nearly a year ago, Hua Cuo had treated Liu Se in the same way. Back then, he was helping Rong Zhi train Liu Se, and the moment Liu Se slacked off even a little, Hua Cuo would unceremoniously discipline him. Now, the roles had reversed, and it was Hua Cuo being chastised.
Ironically, back then, Hua Cuo had used a bamboo stick, and now, Guan Canghai used a bamboo fishing rod.
How the tables had turned. Chu Yu was just about to laugh when, for some reason, she suddenly couldn’t.
After playing with Hua Cuo for a while longer, Guan Canghai suddenly put down the fishing rod and patted the armrest beside him, signaling for them to get ready. At that moment, orderly footsteps, along with the sound of horse hooves and carriage wheels, came from outside the door.
They had arrived!
A chill went through Chu Yu’s heart. Glancing at Hua Cuo, she saw that he had entirely forgotten Guan Canghai’s earlier training to be restrained and low-key; his gaze had turned icy, staring unwaveringly at the doorway.
Soon, the doors were pulled open, and two guards appeared first, opening the doors before the person from the carriage slowly disembarked.
Unlike Hua Cuo’s undisguised staring, Chu Yu feigned a respectful and submissive posture, her head bowed, all the while stealing glances outside. That person was surrounded by protectors on all sides, so she couldn’t see clearly. Though slightly anxious, she had no choice but to wait silently.
The person, escorted by the guards, reached the doorway, and then the security detail withdrew. The attendants dispersed to either side of the entrance outside, and the person entered the room alone, finally revealing their true face to Chu Yu.
So near, so clearly.
Chu Yu glanced only briefly before quickly lowering her head, neither greedy for more sights nor needing to see more.
That person…
Was not Rong Zhi.
