Traveling back to ancient times to get rich

Chapter 14 Gu Changfeng's Trial

Gu Changfeng gently pushed open the door, and before he had taken a few steps out, he leaped up like a gust of wind. His figure was light and graceful, his clothes fluttering, like a nimble swallow, and in the blink of an eye, he had mastered his exquisite lightness skill and sped towards the mountain city.

Before long, he arrived at the foot of the mountain city. At this moment, a group of his subordinates had been waiting for a long time. As soon as Gu Changfeng appeared, they all knelt down and bowed, shouting in unison, "Congratulations, Master!" The sound was deafening and resounded through the sky.

However, only Gu Changfeng knew the bitterness and helplessness hidden behind this so-called congratulation. For years, he had publicly claimed to be seriously ill and living in seclusion here. In truth, it wasn't that he willingly chose this path, but rather that he was utterly powerless to resist his illness!

Years ago, his own mother, wanting to keep him away from the palace intrigues, cruelly fed him a drug that would weaken his body and make him sick. The treacherous concubines in the palace went even further, secretly poisoning him. If it weren't for the blessing of heaven, allowing him to encounter his highly skilled and kind-hearted master who rescued him, he would likely have perished long ago, leaving this world.

Although his elder brother, the Crown Prince, was his biological brother, he was wary of him, the second son of the legitimate wife. Even his maternal grandfather and uncles valued the Crown Prince, the eldest son of the emperor, more. Over the years, he actually felt that his father treated him the best. After all, his mother always used his illness as an excuse, which earned him some of the emperor's affection.

After enduring countless hardships, he finally arrived at this secluded place and settled down. After a period of recuperation, the toxins that had accumulated in his body for many years had been largely cleared away. However, due to the suffering and depletion he had endured in his childhood, even after consuming countless precious tonics such as ginseng and lingzhi, it was still difficult to heal the deep wounds left behind. Nevertheless, he was unwilling to give up any hope and would try various methods to restore his vitality whenever he had the chance.

However, no matter how hard he tried, the internal energy within him could not circulate smoothly like that of an ordinary person. This situation caused him immense distress and helplessness, and also filled him with fear. He knew that if he were to rashly return to the capital to meet the emperor in this state, the first to want him dead would likely be his closest blood relatives. Therefore, he could only silently hide here, waiting for the day his body would fully recover.

However, in the last two days, he was pleasantly surprised to find that his physical condition was gradually improving. Today, during a cultivation trial, he miraculously opened up all the meridians in his body! At this moment, his heart was filled with joy and excitement, as if he had seen the dawn at the end of darkness. And all these changes were thanks to that innocent and lovely little girl. It was her meticulous care and concern that enabled him to cheer up and usher in this rare turning point.

Thinking of this, he secretly resolved to treat the little girl even better in the future, and never betray her sincere heart. Perhaps only by repaying this deep affection with practical actions could he express the endless gratitude and love in his heart. The little girl was also a person with a tragic fate. If it weren't for the fact that his family favored concubines over his wife, forcing his legitimate daughter to marry him and his illegitimate daughter to marry the crown prince as a concubine, and his stepmother being jealous of them, killing her mother, and forcing her to jump off a cliff, he would never have seen the little girl. This was fate, and also the beginning of their hardship and happiness. He must treat her well and make her the happiest person in the world!

Moreover, he knew he had to personally bring her back to the capital, for only in this way could he successfully obtain the golden book of princess consort that belonged to her, granting her the title and status she deserved. Now, his health had fully recovered, and with his extraordinary abilities, he no longer feared anyone, not even the powerful Crown Prince, nor the popular and highly regarded Fourth and Fifth Princes. "Brothers, I'm back!" Gu Changfeng murmured to himself, then decisively gave the order for his subordinates to report the matter to the Emperor, informing him that after some time, once his health had improved further, he would return to the palace with the princess consort.

A thought flashed through Gu Changfeng's mind. With a gentle flick of his arm, the gleaming sword streaked through the air like a shooting star, landing steadily in the hands of his subordinate. Then, with a leap, he soared into the air like a nimble eagle, his robes fluttering, disappearing from sight in the blink of an eye.

He knew all too well that for that special little girl, gold and silver treasures might not be the most precious things. Although with his abilities, he could easily gather all sorts of rare and precious treasures, pearls and agates, and countless amounts of silver for her, for some reason, he had a strong intuition—this clever little girl seemed to prefer earning wealth with her own hands.

But that's fine too. Since she's so enthusiastic about earning money to support the family, and he has special feelings for her, then let her do her best. He's happy to be cared for and supported by his beloved anyway. Thinking of this, Gu Changfeng's lips unconsciously curled into a doting smile. He could almost see the warm scene of their future life together: the little girl busily working to earn money every day, while he leisurely accompanied her, occasionally offering a little help…

Not long after, Gu Changfeng returned home with light steps. As soon as he stepped into the courtyard, a faint, sweet milky scent filled his nostrils, a fragrance so delightful it seemed to melt one's heart. This aroma lingered in the air, adding a touch of warmth and sweetness to the entire courtyard.

At this moment, Ye Qingchen, who was concentrating on her practice inside, also keenly heard the slight noise outside. She slowly finished her practice, stood up, and walked gracefully towards the door. When she saw Gu Changfeng's familiar figure appear before her, a beautiful smile bloomed on Ye Qingchen's face, and her beautiful eyes sparkled with joy.

She walked quickly to Gu Changfeng, tilted her head slightly to look at him, and said in a sweet voice, "Husband, you're back! I specially cooked some pastries today, would you like to try some?" As she spoke, Ye Qingchen gently took Gu Changfeng's hand and led him into the house.

Several exquisite pastries were laid out on the table inside. They looked soft and fluffy. Gu Changfeng took a few bites; they melted in his mouth, fragrant and chewy—absolutely delicious. Gu Changfeng truly felt that the chefs at the imperial court couldn't compare to their skill. They were truly outstanding!