Chapter 187: What of a Scholar?

Chapter 187: What of a Scholar?

General Gao still seemed unable to accept that his daughter could be involved with Chu Xu.

No wonder, when the Emperor asked for Chu Xu's opinion during their last farewell from the city, Chu Xu sided with them.

"Then what about Lady's mention in the letter that Chu Xu has rebelled?"

He shot Gao Wenyan a glare, saying, "Do you want to be with a traitor?"

Gao Wenyan was about to retort, but a look from Lady Gao silenced her.

"A misunderstanding."

She explained, "There might be trouble in the Capital, and the Chancellor is actually helping us escape."

Even if it means bearing the blame.

In fact, the day after they left the Capital, Lady Gao heard some gossip in a nearby town.

People had already started calling Chu Xu a treacherous chancellor, accusing him of framing loyal officials and imprisoning General Gao's family while he was away defending the borders.

Perhaps out of indignation, some news managed to spread before the city was locked down.

General Gao was shocked.

"Is this true?"

Gao Wenting chimed in, "Absolutely true."

He added, "He's been cursed by the people for it."

After telling the general's family that the rest of the Gao clan were still in Chu Xu's prison, where no one dared to take them out, Gao Wenting finished speaking.

General Gao felt overwhelmed by all the information, his mind in a jumble.

"You two, go out first."

With a wave of his hand, he dismissed the two younger ones.

Lady Gao smoothed his disheveled hair, gently advising, "It's rare for Yan'er to take a liking to someone; it's fate that they've come together."

Only then did she realize she had overlooked something important in her shock.

How could these two possibly end up together?

General Gao hadn't yet grasped this point, his mind preoccupied with the idea that Chu Xu had deceived his daughter.

"Among so many brave men, she chose a scholar who can't even lift a chicken!"

Lady Gao decided to put other matters aside and focus on calming General Gao first.

"What of a scholar? This country needs more than just warriors. The Chancellor is a pillar of the state, worthy of Yan'er."

She smiled, "Besides, isn't a scholar perfect? He won't bully Yan'er."

Reflecting on this, General Gao nodded in agreement.

He thought that Gao Wenyan could probably handle two Chu Xus with one hand without much difficulty.

Finally, he breathed a sigh of relief.

As soon as Gao Wenyan stepped out of the tent, she dragged Gao Wenting back to her own quarters.

Gao Wenting didn't even have time to say goodbye to Zhu Yiqin.

"How is he?"

Gao Wenting was surprised, "I thought you weren't worried."

Gao Wenyan ignored him, urging, "Hurry up."

Glancing at Gao Wenyan, Gao Wenting noticed that she seemed more mature and had taken on a bit of a commander's demeanor after being away for so long.

"He seemed to have his own plans when we met," Gao Wenting said.

After all, everything he handled was orderly and well-organized.

Gao Wenyan couldn't help but sigh; Chu Xu always appeared calm and in control.

But what was the actual situation?

She said, "The lockdowns may have affected our informants, and I haven't even received a letter from Brother."

Speaking, she quickly walked to a cabinet, opened a hidden compartment, and retrieved something.

She placed it in her palm, and Gao Wenting looked down to find it was a sachet.

The design seemed somewhat familiar.

He noticed that the usually composed Gao Wenyan suddenly showed signs of urgency.

"I'll give you a squad."

Gao Wenting's eyes widened; he knew his little sister was bold and daring, but this exceeded his expectations.

Ignoring him, Gao Wenyan continued, "Find Brother and ensure they are all safe."

"This sachet..."

Her tone suddenly fell, tinged with an inexplicable sadness.

"Tell him I want him to deliver it to me in person."