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Chapter 162: The Case of Capture

Chu Nanxin was also released. She was emaciated, with her hair disheveled and scattered across her face.

Outside the Chu residence, a simple carriage stood quietly. The driver sat on the carriage shaft, head bowed, his expression unreadable.

Chu Nanxin looked at the carriage, knowing that her fate was sealed and she would die sooner or later.

What difference does it make where we go?

Numbly, she climbed into the carriage, and as soon as she sat down, a strong hand suddenly reached out and grabbed her neck tightly.

Chu Nanxin's eyes widened, and when she realized that the person choking her was Gu Chengyan, a complex emotion filled her eyes.

As she looked at Gu Chengyan's familiar face, countless memories of their time together flashed through her mind.

There was no sweet past between them, only her wishful thinking.

Well, it's better to die at his hands; at least my miserable life can end.

Chu Nanxin slowly closed her eyes, giving up the struggle, and letting Gu Chengyan's hand tighten its grip.

Her breathing became increasingly difficult, and her consciousness gradually blurred. Just as she was about to stop breathing, Gu Chengyan suddenly let go of her hand.

A large amount of air rushed into his lungs, and Chu Nan gasped for breath, coughing incessantly, his body trembling violently from the suffocation he had just experienced.

She collapsed in the corner of the carriage, staring blankly at the roof.

Seeing her like this, Gu Chengyan's hatred did not dissipate.

Killing her like this would be too easy on her.

His eyes were icy, as if covered in frost, and he said coldly, "You think this is the end? It's not that easy."

Chu Nanxin did not respond, but listened quietly.

The carriage started slowly, its wheels rolling on the stone road with a "gurgling" sound, swaying as it moved forward.

Outside the car window, the scenery receded continuously, while Chu Nanxin felt a profound stillness in her heart…

After returning to Hongmeng Courtyard, Chu Ruohan kept hearing Aunt Fang's words, her mind replaying them repeatedly.

Who exactly is Chu Ang's master?

Furthermore, the ink block used by Gu Junze was definitely not a coincidence; Chu Ang must have known that the ink block was adulterated.

After thinking it over, could it be that Gu's mother had made a deal with the master behind Chu Ang?

Mother Gu has gone mad, and Granny Wang is dead. It will be difficult to investigate further now.

"Han'er..."

Gu Junze raised his voice, and Chu Ruohan suddenly came to her senses.

"What are you thinking about? Why are you so distracted?" Gu Junze frowned slightly and asked softly.

Chu Ruohan took a deep breath, hesitated for a moment, and then decided to lay out all her doubts.

“Aunt Fang said that Chu Ang has another master behind him, and that reminded me of the ink block incident…”

Gu Junze listened quietly, convinced that his mother couldn't have been behind this.

He already had someone he suspected, but he couldn't voice it.

"Things will work themselves out. That person is lurking in the shadows, so you won't be able to guess who it is so easily..." Gu Junze's voice was gentle.

Chu Ruohan remained lost in her thoughts, muttering to herself, "Which aristocratic family in the capital isn't wealthy and owns its own businesses?"

"Logically speaking, they shouldn't be short of money at all. What are they planning to do with this rampant accumulation of wealth?"

Gu Junze suddenly stood up, supporting himself with his hands on his wheelchair.

Chu Ruohan stared wide-eyed at Gu Junze, her eyes filled with disbelief.

Gu Junze met her gaze and took a few steps forward. However, his legs were ultimately too weak, and after only a few steps, his body leaned forward uncontrollably, as if he were about to fall.

Chu Ruohan reacted quickly, rushing forward to support him steadily, gripping his arm tightly with both hands, her voice filled with excitement and surprise: "You...your leg is healed?"

Gu Junze was breathing heavily for a moment, then calmed himself down. "I'm not fully recovered yet. I can stand up now, but I still can't walk like a normal person."

As Chu Ruohan helped Gu Junze sit down again, she gently comforted him, "Being able to stand up is a great thing. Take it slow, things will get better."

Before she could finish speaking, Gu Junze suddenly reached out and pulled her onto his lap.

Chu Ruohan exclaimed in surprise and instinctively struggled to get down, saying anxiously, "Your leg isn't healed yet, don't do anything rash!"

She worried that her weight would put a strain on Gu Junze's still-healing leg.

"It's alright." Gu Junze hugged her tightly, increasing the strength in his arms.

“Those aristocratic families have many businesses that cannot be exposed to the light of day,” Gu Junze continued. “I have a way that might lure them out.”

"What method?"

"Spread the news that my leg has healed..." Gu Junze was interrupted by Chu Ruohan before he could finish speaking.

“No!” she blurted out. “You’ve finally managed to stand up again; you can’t take any risks.”

"This matter must be kept a secret until you are fully recovered."

Gu Junze smiled slightly; Han'er thought the same thing as him.

He originally intended to keep it a secret, even from Chu Ruohan, thinking he would give her a surprise once his leg was fully healed.

Seeing how worried she was just now, I subconsciously...

"Don't worry, I won't take any risks."

Gu Junze lowered his head and kissed him passionately.

The two hadn't been this intimate in a long time. Chu Ruohan slowly closed her eyes, immersing herself in the sweet atmosphere.

Just as the two were deeply in love, the door creaked open.

"Mother!" A startled cry broke the tranquility of the room.

Gu Junze and Chu Ruohan separated instantly, staring at the doorway in astonishment.

Gu Yun swung his short legs and ran over, "Daddy, does Mommy's mouth taste good?"

The moment those innocent words left their mouths, the astonishment on Gu Junze and Chu Ruohan's faces instantly turned into embarrassment and awkwardness, their faces turning bright red all the way to their ears.

Chu Ruohan was both embarrassed and anxious, but she couldn't lose her temper in front of the child, so she could only gently cover Gu Yun's mouth with her hand and scold him, "Yun-ge'er, don't talk nonsense!"

Gu Yun blinked her big, watery eyes, looking completely innocent, and said, "Oh."

Although Gu Yun verbally agreed, his little head was still full of questions.

He reached out his little hand and gently tugged at Chu Ruohan's sleeve, tilting his head up to ask, "Mom, what were you doing just now? Why is the door still closed?"

Chu Ruohan was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to explain it to the child.

Why does he have so many questions?

Gu Junze chuckled, teasing her deliberately, "Yeah, why are you closing the door?"

His tone was somewhat teasing, and his eyes were full of mischief.

Chu Ruohan never expected that he, who was always calm and composed, had this side to him. She was both embarrassed and annoyed, and glared at him fiercely, inwardly blaming him for making things worse at this time.

We need to figure out a way to get through this.

In the end, Gu Junze simply took the person to practice calligraphy...