I became the God Brother of the Regent King after Transmigration!

Chapter 419 - 316: A Tense Standoff (Part 3)

Song Zhi’s expressionless face flickered with a hint of crimson: "Young Master Gu is joking."

"I’m not joking, I’m serious." Gu Lan approached calmly, his gaze sharp, his dark eyes meeting Song Zhi’s slightly narrowed phoenix eyes. Her eyes were slightly upturned at the corners, and if not for their clarity, they would be extremely captivating.

"Commander Song is very handsome, the type I, the Princely Heir, like... So, what exactly are the Emperor’s orders to you, to lay siege to the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion, or to confiscate the family property?"

Song Zhi’s face was tense, and he said nothing.

Rong Jing ordered him to surround the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion and capture Rong Heng, even if it was just a corpse. But he didn’t order a search of the mansion, nor did he allow harm to the people of the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion... Yet without a search, there’s no certainty if Rong Heng is still there.

Moreover, regarding whether Gu Lan and Rong Heng are truly together, with what Gu Lan said, he was also a bit uncertain... But recalling Rong Jing’s sinister and decisive expression, he still believed in his judgment.

With Gu Lan’s "flirtation" with Song Zhi, the atmosphere wasn’t as tense, but soon, the soldiers of the mansion finally reacted and gathered at the gates, only to be blocked by the more numerous imperial guard.

In an instant, both sides were at each other’s throats, and it seemed like with just one command from Gu Lan or Song Zhi, a bloody clash would erupt on the spot.

However, Song Zhi’s true intention was not to truly provoke the Marquis Mansion into rebellion.

At this moment, a member of the imperial guard hurriedly returned on horseback, whispering something in Song Zhi’s ear.

After listening, Song Zhi’s face looked even worse, yet he still did not issue any orders, his phoenix eyes fixed on Gu Lan’s handsome and exquisite face.

——The garrison at the city gates reported back that Gu Lan was accompanied by the Hidden Guard, Zishan, wearing a silver mask, who left the capital eight days ago, along with two guards, heading south after leaving the city.

This means that the person he saw in Lu State was indeed Rong Heng with a different mask.

The afterglow of the setting sun gradually dissipated in the cool autumn air. As night fell, the moon peeked through the clouds, half-hidden, casting a dim light over everything. Yet, the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion remained brightly lit.

Song Zhi turned to look at the guests under his control, and finally, turning around, he coldly ordered, "Release all the officials here for the birthday celebration. The Marquis Mansion will continue to be surrounded."

"Commander Song, what are you doing? You just captured Zhou Xing, and now you’re surrounding the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion again?"

An elegant, gentle voice with a hint of inebriation came from outside the door.

Song Zhi frowned and looked over, only to see Xie Yun walking in leisurely, still carrying a jug of fine wine, his face tinged with drunkenness.

The young man’s light purple cloak made him look dreamlike, his narrow eyes alluring and intoxicating. He smiled faintly, wine moisture wetting the corners of his lips, seemingly oblivious to the current situation.

"Minister Xie, this matter does not concern you... How did he get in?" Song Zhi frowned even more, asking coldly.

"At the gate of the Marquis Mansion, we thought Minister Xie was also a guest for the birthday celebration, so we captured him together."

Song Zhi’s eyes flashed with an unusual expression, yet he still coldly issued an order: "Tan Ce, take Minister Xie back."

"Yes." A tall imperial guard with deep features stepped forward; he was presumably the Tan Ce mentioned by Song Zhi.

Xie Yun smiled sweetly at him, and before he could say anything, Tan Ce stepped forward and, like picking up a chick, grabbed him by the neck and led him away.

As Xie Yun walked away, he mumbled, his voice carrying from a distance:

"Can’t I finish my drink and come back to continue? My house is right next door, hey, hey, hey, take it easy, I’m asking if you know Su Zixiao..."

Gu Lan watched him being carried away, a twitch at the corner of her eye, thinking...

Xie Yun’s martial arts are really like he never learned it.

But at least now, she knew one thing — Zhou Xing had been captured!

It was Zhou Xing that Rong Jing discovered, which means the Crow Building must have been investigated.

If that’s the case, Prince Xiang secretly colluded with court officials, and with so many imperial guard deployed by Rong Jing, it seems he intends on eliminating them without consideration—

But what does this have to do with her Dingyuan Marquis Mansion?

Gu Lan stretched lazily, her expression more leisurely, yet restrained the teasing smile on her face.

She looked at Song Zhi’s chest, unable to suppress its rising anger, yawned, and said:

"If you want to surround, then keep surrounding... But since the Emperor only ordered you to surround, Commander Song, shouldn’t you apologize to our doorkeeper?"

Her transparent and beautiful black eyes held a chilling coldness.