Starting in Exile: Transmigrated as the Crown Prince's Lucky Little Wife

Chapter 71 Embarking on the journey back to the capital, the Blood Fiend Palace Master appears and f

Xiao Jingchuan looked at Gu Liuli, whose expression was strange, and asked with concern. Gu Liuli shook her head slightly, "Jingchuan, I'm fine. I was just thinking about something."

Thinking about leaving Ningguta, Gu Liuli felt a deep sense of reluctance. She and Xiao Jingchuan visited various parts of Ningguta, bidding farewell to the people. Upon hearing of their departure, the people of Ningguta rushed to see them off, their eyes filled with sorrowful glances.

An elderly man with white hair stepped forward, holding a pair of hand-sewn insoles in his hands, and handed them to Gu Liuli, saying in a trembling voice, "Miss Gu, we remember the kindness you and His Highness the Crown Prince have shown us."

This departure may mean we never see each other again; consider these insoles a small token of our appreciation.

Gu Liuli's eyes reddened as she took the insole and said, "Grandpa, please don't say that. Although Jingchuan and I are leaving, we will always keep everyone in our thoughts. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, please feel free to send someone to Nanzhao Kingdom to find us."

Meanwhile, Bai Jing, a swordsmith and official in the Ministry of War, and Mu Chun from the Mu family, among others, packed their belongings, preparing to return to the capital with the Emperor. They knew that this trip back would bring new missions and challenges.

Yan Xiaohan, the deputy general of Ningguta, was appointed as the palace commander by Emperor Xiao Han for his outstanding performance during his tenure in Ningguta. Yan Xiaohan knelt down to express his gratitude, saying, "Your Majesty, rest assured, this humble subject will certainly do his duty and safeguard the safety of the palace."

Yan Xiaohan's daughter, about the same age as Gu Liuli, was lively and clever, which Gu Liuli liked very much, so she decided to take her with her. "Miss Yan, you will be with me from now on, so we can look after each other."

Miss Yan nodded happily, "Thank you, Sister Gu. I will definitely listen to you."

Yan Xiaohan shook his head as he looked at his daughter. The current outcome was the best possible one. Of course, there were also some bad aspects, namely that Gu Hang's family would continue to stay in Ningguta, not to enjoy a life of luxury, but to suffer hardship!

After everything was arranged, everyone embarked on their journey home. Along the way, Gu Liuli looked at the jade pendant in her hand. It turned out that the reason why the original owner was not favored in the Gu family was not because she was ignorant, but because she was not originally their biological child. The previous claim that Gu Hang was a son-in-law was just something he made up; there was no such thing as it!

Yesterday, she used her background knowledge to see Gu Hang's image, but she never expected that it was all fake!

Neither of them noticed that a figure had been following them all along the way; this figure was Lu Yifan, the master of the Blood Fiend Palace.

Suddenly, a rapid system notification sounded in Gu Liuli's mind: "Host, be aware that an unidentified stalker has been detected. Analysis shows that this person is Lu Yifan, the Palace Master of the Blood Fiend Palace."

Gu Liuli was startled and quickly asked in a low voice, "System, what is his purpose in following us? Is there any danger?"

The system responded: "Their purpose is currently unknown, but the Blood Fiend Palace is known for its secretive nature, so the host must be careful. Based on the current situation, there is a certain potential danger."

Gu Liuli frowned, quietly lifting a corner of the carriage curtain and casually observing her surroundings. With her keen intuition, she caught a glimpse of something unusual in the roadside woods; the leaves rustled slightly. Though extremely subtle, it was enough to give away the trail of her pursuer.

Gu Liuli was secretly on guard, but on the surface she remained calm and said to Xiao Jingchuan beside her, "Jingchuan, I feel uneasy. It seems like someone is following us."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingchuan's expression instantly turned serious. He gently patted Gu Liuli's hand and comforted her, "Liuli, don't be afraid, I'm here." Then, he subtly gave a wink to the accompanying guards.

The guards understood immediately, and seemingly casually but subtly heightened their vigilance, protecting the carriage even more tightly. Meanwhile, Xiao Jingchuan was also considering countermeasures. If the other party truly harbored ill intentions, in this remote and isolated place, they had to proceed with extreme caution to ensure the safety of Gu Liuli and the others.

Lu Yifan, who was hiding in the shadows, did not panic when he realized that he seemed to have been discovered.

A mysterious smile played on his lips, and his eyes gleamed with an unfathomable light as he continued to quietly follow the group, as if waiting for the right moment.

The group continued onward, but the atmosphere subtly became tense. Xiao Jingchuan kept an eye on his surroundings while pondering how to lure out the pursuer. He knew that in this open wilderness, if he acted rashly, the other party might use the terrain to escape, thus alerting the pursuer instead.

Inside the carriage, Gu Liuli was also using the system to collect information about the surrounding environment, attempting to analyze Lu Yifan's next move. The system continuously scanned the surrounding area and reported back to Gu Liuli: "Host, Lu Yifan is currently still following in the woods about 500 meters behind the group. His movements are quite cautious, as if he is waiting for the group to make a mistake."

Gu Liuli's heart skipped a beat, and she said to Xiao Jingchuan, "Jingchuan, why don't we pretend we don't know anything and deliberately create some opportunities to lure him out? This way we can both find out his purpose and prevent him from doing anything malicious in secret."

Xiao Jingchuan nodded slightly, finding the plan feasible. He then ordered the troops to speed up, feigning eagerness to reach their destination and lowering their guard somewhat. While the guards appeared to have relaxed their vigilance, they secretly became even more attentive to any movement around them.

As expected, Lu Yifan saw that the group's defenses had relaxed and thought his opportunity had arrived. He flashed out of the woods like a ghost, quickly approaching the group. Just as he was about to reach the carriage where Gu Liuli was, Xiao Jingchuan gave the order: "Attack!"

Several guards suddenly appeared and surrounded Lu Yifan. Lu Yifan remained calm and composed, his face still bearing that mysterious smile.

"Why are you following us? What is your purpose?" Xiao Jingchuan asked coldly.

Lu Yifan glanced at the guards around him and said slowly, "Your Highness, there is no need to be nervous. I have no ill intentions. I have just heard that Miss Gu possesses a rare item that can unlock some secrets of the martial world. My Blood Fiend Palace is quite interested in this, so I have followed her all the way and would like to make a deal with Miss Gu."

Gu Liuli stepped down from the carriage, looked directly at Lu Yifan, and asked, "What kind of deal do you want? And how do you know I possess a rare item?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yifan's eyes narrowed instantly, his smile vanished, and his expression turned cold and stern. He snorted coldly, "Since that's the case, then let's see who's the real deal!" With that, he moved like lightning, instantly attacking Xiao Jingchuan.

Xiao Jingchuan was prepared. Seeing Lu Yifan attack, he quickly drew his sword and met Lu Yifan's attack head-on. The two clashed, their swords flashing. Lu Yifan's moves were ruthless, each strike aimed directly at Xiao Jingchuan's vitals; Xiao Jingchuan was equally formidable, skillfully deflecting Lu Yifan's attacks with his superb swordsmanship while simultaneously looking for an opportunity to counterattack.

Seeing the two instantly clash, Gu Liuli was extremely anxious. She knew Lu Yifan was highly skilled in martial arts, and although Xiao Jingchuan was also skilled, such a prolonged fight would inevitably lead to an accident. In this critical moment, Gu Liuli had a sudden thought and took out a mini NK from her system space. This mini NK looked small, but it contained enormous power.

Gu Liuli raised the mini NK, aimed it at Lu Yifan, and pressed the fire button without hesitation. A beam of light shot out instantly, heading straight for Lu Yifan. Lu Yifan sensed the danger, dodged to the side, and with his superb agility, narrowly avoided the fatal blow. The beam of light grazed the hem of his clothes, leaving a deep mark on the ground.

Lu Yifan steadied himself, secretly marveling at the power of the object in Gu Liuli's hand. He looked at Gu Liuli, a strange light flashing in his eyes, and a new idea quickly formed in his mind.