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Gu gazed at the thin Plum Tree before him, knowing he had finally arrived in Meixian alone. He glanced at Liu Lao Jiu, who was as usual, drinking continuously, seemingly trying to drown himself in alcohol.
Gu found a small inn where the four of them could temporarily settle down. Gasping at the thought of how beautiful it would be when all the Plum Trees bloomed together in Meixian, he feared he might not live to see that day.
In his heart, Gu sighed, imagining the sight of the blossoms. He tied up his horse in the stable while Liu Lao Jiu followed closely behind, sipping from his Wine Gourd without uttering a word.
Liu Lao Jiu patted his Wine Gourd and then looked at Gu, saying just two words before falling silent again.
After tying up the horse, Gu stood up and looked at Liu Lao Jiu. "Get some wine."
Gu Zhi felt that Liu Lao Jiu must have something he wanted to discuss but was unsure if it was appropriate to bring it up. His silence was quite unusual.
The two made their way to a tavern, with Gu Yi observing and experiencing the local customs of Meixian.
Though Meixian was small, it remained bustling with activity. People and vehicles crowded the narrow streets, creating a throng that made it difficult for Gu to navigate through. He occasionally heard the shouts of vendors nearby.
Not far along, they found an inn and entered without even checking the sign. Gu was tired of jostling with the crowd outside.
Finding a spot inside, Liu Lao Jiu called out, "Hey, bring us some wine!"
A young waiter approached. "What can I get for you, esteemed guest?"
"Two pots of Meizhang Brew," Liu Lao Jiu replied, then gestured for Gu to pay.
Gu sighed, pulling out a few pieces of silver from his pocket. "Is this enough, kid?"
"Enough, enough! Just wait a moment, sir. The wine will be brought over shortly." The boy took the silver and hurried off to get the wine for Liu Lao Jiu.
"What about the foundation building?" Gu asked, his smile fading as he felt a bit helpless. He was anxious, but there was no need to rush.
There must be a road before the mountain, and naturally, there would be a bridge at the riverbank. He had to trust him; otherwise, he would just shout out loud and forget about it. Liu Lao Jiu began to make sarcastic remarks again, never caring about their feelings.
Gu stopped pressing for answers. He believed that Liu Lao Jiu would have a way to handle things; at least he wouldn’t take pleasure in making him suffer in such matters. Gu thought to himself, hoping that things would indeed turn out as Liu Lao Jiu had said.
Suddenly, a commotion erupted outside the inn. The two of them looked out towards Chunxuan and saw that the Abyssal Guards were apprehending someone. The person being captured was a butcher who had just been selling meat; it was unclear why he was being taken by the Abyssal Guards. Bu Luo thought about it and realized that those caught by the Abyssal Guards were usually guilty of serious crimes, like treason or collusion with the enemy.
But Gu didn’t think that way. He withdrew his gaze and looked at Liu Lao Jiu. "They’re here."
"Yes."
Gu noticed that Liu Lao Jiu suddenly seemed like a different person, completely shedding his earlier nonchalance. With a serious expression, he uttered those two words.
The Skytrust Guards were here, and there were tattoos resembling envelopes on the legs and neck of the Seventh Prince.
"Did you see that?" Gu inquired.
"The guests have arrived, please take your time." The boy returned with the wine, carrying it in Liu Lao Jiu's wine gourd.
Liu Lao Jiu picked up the wine flask filled with Meizhang Brew and took a big gulp, then shook his head. He couldn't deny that the Abyssal Guards really wouldn't be able to find those Skytrust Guards, and neither of them would think that Liu Xia had extended her reach so deeply into Great Jin.
What to do?
Liu Lao Jiu took another large sip and then raised the wine gourd, heading back to the inn with Gu. The two of them continued to weave through the crowd, bumping shoulders and elbows.
Suddenly, Liu Lao Jiu turned around and noticed that Gu was missing. Feeling puzzled, he quickly spun back to look for Gu, muttering to himself about how strange it was that the person had disappeared in the blink of an eye.
At that moment, Gu was squatting next to a fortune teller by the roadside, shaking a few copper coins in his hand before gently tossing them onto the ground.
The fortune teller resembled the kind of Rogue Fortune Teller people often talked about. He wore a red robe emblazoned with Taiji Bagua on the back, had long hair like Canghong, and stood behind a large flag. In front of him lay a sheet of paper made from an unknown material, covered in symbols that ordinary people couldn't comprehend.
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