The Ice King's Little Trouble Maker-Chapter 491 - 455 Leaving the Capital City

This season, being outside at night with a cool breeze feels very comfortable.

The cold moonlight bathed Gu Yanjing, adding to his already aloof aura.

Meng Yan walked behind the two, listening to Gu Yanjing’s words, his eyes widened, and then he quickly ran away.

This was not something he should hear.

Run quickly!

Protect myself!

Qiao Yuxian looked at Gu Yanjing, paused, and said, "How is it different from last night when you and..."

Gu Yanjing glanced at her, squinting slightly.

Qiao Yuxian pressed her lips together, caught between saying something more and staying silent, ultimately choosing to quietly say, "Isn’t it? Didn’t I tell you I couldn’t take it anymore, and you still kept going..."

Gu Yanjing just looked at her.

Under his gaze, Qiao Yuxian felt a bit guilty, pausing to say, "It’s me. I was the one who said I couldn’t. But later, I invited you again. But, after that, I really couldn’t, and you, you kept..."

Qiao Yuxian stammered, clearly feeling at fault.

After all, she was the one who took the initiative later, and Gu Yanjing couldn’t stop himself.

But she was really a bit scared of him like this.

Being unable to control the situation was truly frightening.

"I, I..." Qiao Yuxian stuttered for a long time but couldn’t form a complete sentence.

Gu Yanjing looked at her for a while, then leaned down to kiss her forehead.

Qiao Yuxian looked up, blinking her eyes as she gazed at him.

Gu Yanjing touched her face and said, "From now on, it’s up to you."

Qiao Yuxian was first a bit stunned, then immediately delighted, "Really?"

"Mm." Gu Yanjing responded.

Qiao Yuxian smiled, happy for a moment, then said, "But, I can’t always take the initiative in matters like this. That’d be embarrassing."

Gu Yanjing gave a slight smile and asked, "Then what should we do?"

Qiao Yuxian thought for a moment and said, "When you feel like it, just ask me to see if I approve."

Gu Yanjing smiled at her smug little expression.

Qiao Yuxian cleared her throat and said, "I guess I now hold a significant power in our household."

Gu Yanjing said, "Mm."

Qiao Yuxian stopped running, linked arms with Gu Yanjing, and walked with him toward the East Courtyard.

After walking some distance, just as Qiao Yuxian was filled with sweet thoughts, Gu Yanjing asked, "How about tonight?"

Qiao Yuxian stopped suddenly and looked at him.

Gu Yanjing stopped too, looking back at her.

Qiao Yuxian gazed at him for a while, sincerely asking, "Aren’t you tired?"

Gu Yanjing said nothing, but his calm expression spoke volumes.

He wasn’t tired; in fact, he was very energetic.

"Can we?" Gu Yanjing asked.

"Of course not," Qiao Yuxian said, somewhat agitated. "I, I need a good night’s sleep."

"Alright," Gu Yanjing replied.

Back in the East Courtyard, after freshening up, Gu Yanjing dried her hair.

While he was drying her hair, Qiao Yuxian tilted her head, leaned on his leg, and fell asleep.

After finishing, Gu Yanjing tidied her hair and then carried her to the bed.

Qiao Yuxian, placed on the bed, opened her eyes to glance at Gu Yanjing.

Gu Yanjing leaned down to kiss her lips, saying, "Sleep first. I need to go out for a bit."

Qiao Yuxian half-opened her eyes, murmuring, "What for?"

"To see Gu Yicheng." Gu Yanjing’s hand rested beside her face, his thumb gently caressing her cheek, "Sleep now, I’ll be back soon."

Qiao Yuxian held onto his hand, rubbing her face in his palm, and said, "Come back soon."

"Mm." Gu Yanjing leaned down to give her another kiss.

Qiao Yuxian closed her eyes, turned over, and fell asleep.

Gu Yanjing waited for a while, and seeing that she was sound asleep, he went to the closet, changed into lounge clothes, and headed downstairs.

Gu Yicheng was waiting for him downstairs.

Gu Yicheng had been at the Gu Mansion for some time.

During the day, he kneeled at the ancestral hall.

At night, he returned to the North Courtyard to sleep.

That day, after kneeling in the ancestral hall, he fell asleep after dinner in the North Courtyard.

Upon waking up, he learned that Gu Yanjing and the others had arrived.

Not bothering to check the time, he directly messaged Gu Yanjing, saying he wanted to meet him.

Gu Yanjing also had something to discuss with him and asked him to come over directly.

"Brother," Gu Yicheng said, getting up when he saw Gu Yanjing.

Gu Yanjing walked to the sofa, motioning for him to sit.

After Gu Yanjing sat down, Gu Yicheng followed suit.

Once he settled, Gu Yanjing immediately asked, "Have you thought it through?"

Exposed instantly, Gu Yicheng gave him a look and said, "Yes. I’ve signed the divorce papers."

Gu Yanjing said nothing.

Gu Yicheng continued, "I want to see Xiao Xiao."

"You’ll see her the day you collect the divorce certificate," Gu Yanjing said.

Gu Yicheng lowered his head, paused, and nodded.

Gu Yanjing stayed silent.

Gu Yicheng asked, "Brother, how’s Xiao Xiao these days?"

Gu Yanjing looked at him and said, "A few days ago, Aunt Mei accompanied her for a prenatal check-up, everything’s great."

Hearing that Ji Xiaoxiao was doing great, Gu Yicheng smiled slightly and said, "She’s still filming on set."

"The crew has the Gu Family looking after them," Gu Yanjing replied in his usual flat, cold tone.

Gu Yicheng nodded, "Thank you, brother."

Gu Yanjing said nothing.

Gu Yicheng remained silent for a while, then said, "Brother, didn’t you also have something to tell me?"

Gu Yanjing straightforwardly said, "I saw Yan Zhiyao today."

Hearing that name, Gu Yicheng froze. Two seconds later, he asked excitedly, "Where? Did you catch him?"

Gu Yanjing didn’t answer his question and instead said, "He goes by Gu Yao now."

Gu Yicheng’s expression turned cold; upon hearing those two words, his first thought was that this person had taken on a "Gu" name, and his second thought was the name seemed very familiar.

"Gu Yao?" He repeated the name, "Why does that sound so familiar?"

"Online, Jing University, Chen Xi." Gu Yanjing mentioned six words.

Gu Yicheng immediately realized, "It’s him!"

"Mm." Gu Yanjing confirmed.

"So, Gu Yao wasn’t a figment of imagination; he truly exists, and he’s Yan Zhiyao," Gu Yicheng said excitedly.

After saying that, he suddenly glanced around.

Gu Yanjing said, "It’s been cleared."

The composition at Gu Mansion was too mixed; everyone had someone there, even within Gu Yanjing’s courtyard, it was possible to have spies.

Gu Yicheng relaxed a bit knowing Meng Yan cleared the area beforehand.

He calmed down, thinking things through.

Gu Shuluo is currently assuming the name Yan Zhiyao, and they have no evidence proving Gu Shuluo is not Yan Zhiyao. So Gu Yao is simply Gu Yao.

Moreover, the identities of Gu Yao and Yan Zhiyao have always been distinctly separated.

The crimes attributed to Yan Zhiyao couldn’t be used against Gu Yao.

But in terms of Gu Yao, they had nothing solid.

Only Chen Xi, and that matter got settled, meaning nothing substantial.

So the current situation was clear to everyone.

Yet they could only watch Gu Yao roam freely.

This current situation left them knowing the truth.

But still seeing Gu Yao get away with it.

This situation, for now, was just something they had to endure.

Gu Yanjing straightforwardly said, "I need you to finalize the divorce and leave the Capital City as soon as possible."

Gu Yicheng asked, frowning, "Why?"

Not involving yourself in this matter was never part of your plan, was it?" Gu Yanjing said calmly.

"But, but..." Gu Yicheng frowned.

Yan Zhiyao is his father’s son.

While he is, in either preventing Yan Zhiyao from returning to the Gu Family or from taking over the entire Gu Family, he is an obstacle.

Not only is he in danger, but he is also at risk of being in danger before his brother.

He is not just in danger, he will be in immediate danger.

He not only poses a threat, but he is the first to face danger.