Chapter 583: Fruitless (1)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Facing the oppressive Kang w.a.n.g, the four Embroidered Uniform Guards guarding the door stood there without moving.
They wouldn’t give in just because the other party was Kang w.a.n.g. Otherwise, where would the dignity of the Embroidered Uniform Guards go?
The bearded Embroidered Uniform Guards stared into Chu You’s eyes expressionlessly and said in a calm tone, “Kang w.a.n.g, please go back.”
Chu You was filled with anger. He took another step closer to them and said, “What if I insist on going in?”
“Then don’t blame me for offending you.” As the bearded Embroidered Uniform Guards spoke, the other three Embroidered Uniform Guards took a few steps forward.
The four tall and burly Embroidered Uniform Guards stood in a row like an iron wall at the entrance of the Gu residence. They looked down at Chu You from the height of the stone steps and didn’t give him any face.
A few Embroidered Uniform Guards actually dare to be rude to me! Chu You’s expression darkened. When he thought of how isolated and helpless he was in the palace just now, his anger surged.
As the two sides confronted each other, the hurried and chaotic sound of horse hooves came from the other end of the alley. From the sound, there were at least a dozen horses approaching.
“Deputy Commander Meng.” The bearded Embroidered Uniform Guards hurriedly cupped their fists and bowed to the person.
The deputy commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guards, Meng Qing, arrived with more than ten Embroidered Uniform Guards in red flying fish suits. Wherever the horses’ hooves pa.s.sed, they raised gray dust. The atmosphere of this alley became even more tense because of the arrival of this team of Embroidered Uniform Guards, with a hint of fear.
“Huff—”
Meng Qing stopped the horse three feet away from Chu You. The heavy breath from the horse’s nose almost sprayed Chu You’s face.
“Kang w.a.n.g, what a coincidence.” Meng Qing first cupped his hands at Chu You and asked knowingly, “Why is Your Highness here?”
The bearded Embroidered Uniform Guard hurriedly said, “Deputy Commander, Kang w.a.n.g wants to barge in.”
“I see.” Meng Qing pretended to be enlightened. He casually flicked the horsewhip with one hand and asked Chu You, “I wonder if Your Highness has the Emperor’s imperial edict?”
“…” The veins on Chu You’s neck bulged, but he had nothing to say.
He didn’t have an imperial edict, but he didn’t want to show weakness.
“No?” Meng Qing said regretfully, “Then please leave, Your Highness.”
As he spoke, Meng Qing jumped down from the horse and looked at Chu You with a smile. However, there was no smile in his thin, fox-like eyes. “Your Highness, you should know that the Gu family is suspected of plotting a rebellion. This case is no small matter.”
“His Highness knows this but still insists on going in. Could Your Highness be in cahoots with them?”
With that, Meng Qing flicked the whip again. The barbs on the whip flashed with a chilling light.
From the beginning to the end, Meng Qing was smiling, but the meaning in his words was heartbreaking. His threat was obvious.
If Kang w.a.n.g dared to barge into the Gu residence today, the Embroidered Uniform Guards would treat him as a traitor like the Gu family and take him down.
“Meng Qing.” Chu You said Meng Qing’s name word by word, his eyes filled with coldness. “I only want to see my princess consort. Do you have to go against me?”
“Your Highness, you’re being too serious.” Meng Qing’s amiable, fox-like eyes narrowed into slits. His smile was treacherous and cold, and his tone was still gentle. “I’m just following orders.”
“I hope Your Highness will think twice.”
As he spoke, he gestured to the four Embroidered Uniform Guards standing in a row in front of the door. The four of them immediately retreated to the sides and made way.
He looked at Chu You with a smile. His gaze seemed to be saying, “Does Your Highness still want to go in?”
Of course Chu You wanted to go in, but his legs were heavy, as if they were filled with lead, and he couldn’t move.
At this moment, he clearly realized something. If he dared to barge in now, his hypocritical brother might really accuse him of unfounded treason and use the Embroidered Uniform Guards to get rid of him.
A gentleman wouldn’t stand under a dangerous wall. He couldn’t take this risk.
Chu You’s chest heaved violently. In the end, he didn’t move forward. He almost used all his strength to suppress the unwillingness and defeat in his heart.
“Meng Qing…”
Chu You wanted to warn Meng Qing not to neglect Gu Yunrong, but Meng Qing didn’t want to hear more from Chu You. He said coldly, “Since Your Highness has changed your mind, I’ll go in first.”
With that, Meng Qing walked quickly towards the door of the Gu residence. The Embroidered Uniform Guards guarding the door opened the door for him.
After Meng Qing entered, the bearded Embroidered Uniform Guard waved his hand and shouted, “Close the door!”