266: Deployment of personnel

Gu Xiaoyue looked at Bai Rongxuan’s surprised expression, unsure if he genuinely hadn’t noticed or if he was feigning ignorance.

However, she didn't care; even if Bai Rongxuan was faking it, he merely wanted her to lower her guard.

But she had known all along that the Bai family members were all of a certain temperament, so how could she fall for it?

“It was caused by a temporal distortion when I participated in the beast tide defense last year.

The reason I particularly protected White Gaze was also because he saved me at that time.”

Gu Xiaoyue answered lightly, carefully observing every micro-expression on Bai Rongxuan’s face.

“Alright, none of that matters. If you weren’t involved in Bai Shengrui’s actions, then just maintain the status quo; it’s best not to interfere.”

His expression was calm, without a single flaw. After saying what needed to be said, Gu Xiaoyue turned to leave.

“Mr. Gu—”

Bai Rongxuan stopped her at the right moment, “So you’re just leaving like this?”

Gu Xiaoyue turned to look at him, her eyes devoid of any ripples. Her purpose for coming was indeed to test Bai Rongxuan’s bottom line.

She hadn’t asked for help, precisely because she wanted Bai Rongxuan to proactively negotiate terms with her.

“Does Lord Rong have something to say?”

“Mr. Gu, do you think you can rescue White Gaze by yourself?

Since Prince Sheng could directly abduct White Gaze, it naturally had my Royal Father’s authorization. How will you deal with that?”

Gu Xiaoyue lowered her head and smiled. It seemed Bai Rongxuan had a sense of crisis. He knew that Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi had authorized Bai Shengrui to do many things, and these were matters he couldn’t interfere with!

The royal family’s regard could be reflected in every word and action.

Since Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi valued Bai Shengrui so much, there was nothing Bai Rongxuan could do but become more diligent in his political affairs.

Was Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi’s balancing act and imperial cunning also to be used on his own sons? Was this the tragedy of the imperial family?

Born into calculation, every step was for profit, every decision weighed pros and cons.

No wonder they all had premature gray hairs at such a young age.

Bai Rongxuan also showed signs of this, with a few silver strands mixed in his dark hair.

“It does seem a bit tricky. He wants my life for two reasons—

First, he thinks I stole from the treasure vault, but that’s just what he thinks, and there’s no evidence.

Second, I helped him secure his throne, so naturally, he wants to seal my lips, ensuring I can never reveal this matter to the world!”

Of course, there was also her rescuing Zheng Jie, which was another reason Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi wanted to kill her.

However, there was no need to tell Bai Rongxuan about that. The most important issue was the struggle for the throne.

She said it so lightly, merely wanting to make things clear to Bai Rongxuan.

Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi’s throne also passed through her hands. If he also desired the throne, and he could help with White Gaze’s matter this time, it was not impossible for her to assist him in his claim to the throne.

If these words were spoken to others, they might laugh their teeth off, but Bai Rongxuan was different.

He could take it to heart, not for any other reason.

Only because when Prince Duan rebelled and ambushed Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi, and he had to leave due to an urgent matter, it was Bai Rongxuan who finished the job and captured Bai Jinchen.

He still remembered his uncle, who, even when tightly bound, struggled with all his might, roaring with bloodshot eyes.

“This throne was originally mine! My Royal Father’s most favored person was me!

Steward Shi also personally witnessed my father’s will, which named me!”

At that time, everyone, including Bai Rongxuan himself, believed he had gone mad with desire for the throne, which led him to ambush Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi and attempt to seize power!

Back then, everything seemed logical, yet there were many strange aspects.

Bai Rongxuan had never thought about it in detail, after all, the victor is king, the loser a bandit, and there were countless mad rebels.

Now, with Gu Xiaoyue appearing before him and telling him this, it seemed as if all the pieces of the puzzle finally connected.

At the same time, he suddenly thought, if Bai Shengrui used White Gaze as a threat, would Mr. Gu then be Bai Shengrui’s person?

“Even if Mr. Gu possesses extraordinary power, how can she alone contend against a thousand troops and ten thousand horses?”

Bai Rongxuan’s renewed probing made Gu Xiaoyue a little impatient.

“In that case, I certainly won’t sacrifice my life for White Gaze. I’m betting on my own safe escape!

At worst, I’ll avenge White Gaze later. It’s just, I wonder how easy it will be to assassinate Bai Shengrui once he inherits the throne!

But that’s for later. What I most want is to get White Gaze out safely!”

Gu Xiaoyue smiled politely at Bai Rongxuan and turned to twist the doorknob.

After she left, it wouldn’t be so easy for Bai Rongxuan to try and curry favor with her!

“Mr. Gu, wait—” Bai Rongxuan called out to her, “Then how do you want me to arrange things?”

Bai Rongxuan called out to her, seemingly having made a great decision. Helping Gu Xiaoyue was helping himself vie for the throne, and if he could eliminate Bai Shengrui through her, even better!

Gu Xiaoyue tossed her brain to Bai Rongxuan.

“Leave your contact information, plus ten shadow guards, ten snipers, and a convoy, all at my disposal! The personnel should come from those you’ve planted among Bai Shengrui’s subordinates—”

Gu Xiaoyue saw the aggression in Bai Rongxuan’s eyes and chuckled softly.

“Don’t tell me you don’t have any! Don’t look at me like that. This is a mutually beneficial arrangement; I’m not forcing you!”

“Is Mr. Gu really so fearless? I only need to shout, and this place will be surrounded. Can you truly escape unscathed?!”

After all, he still had the blood of Bai Yu Kang and Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi. When it came to his own interests, he broke down like this?

Gu Xiaoyue curved her lips, her willowy brows slightly raised, and her eyes, if anything, grew colder.

“You’re unwilling to sacrifice even a little bit of influence. Is your promised arrangement just empty words?”

Bai Rongxuan’s little scheme was exposed. He had always been competing with Bai Shengrui for resources and personnel, and it wasn’t easy to plant his own people there. Now that Gu Xiaoyue was asking him to withdraw them, how could he not feel pained!

It would be fine if he really won the gamble, but if he lost—

He couldn’t afford to lose!

Bai Rongxuan said nothing, and Gu Xiaoyue directly showed him the remote control for a bomb.

“Lord Rong and I have no conflict. I haven’t taken your past ridiculous actions to heart.

I’ll say it again, this time I’m here to save White Gaze. I have no intention of harming you, otherwise, I could blow you to smithereens at any moment!”

When she mentioned “ridiculous actions,” she was referring to Bai Rongxuan’s request for Bai Yu Kang to grant a marriage. Bai Rongxuan actually blushed at the memory.

It was several years ago. He was merely coveting Mr. Gu’s strength; he wasn’t truly in love with her!

Bai Rongxuan, whether outwardly or inwardly, always refused to admit he had feelings for her.

Yet, many times in his dreams, he remembered Gu Xiaoyue, Jiang Mengfei, and others fighting desperately for the safety of their three brothers.

Even his official consort, her demeanor, appearance, and even her indifferent attitude towards many things, bore a seven-tenths resemblance to Gu Xiaoyue.

He gritted his teeth and entered his contact information into Gu Xiaoyue’s brain, then added one of his subordinates’.

“This person is my trusted confidant whom I’ve placed by Bai Shengrui’s side. You can find him if you need to deploy personnel.

I’ll make arrangements later, Mr. Gu, rest assured.”

Bai Rongxuan tossed the brain back to Gu Xiaoyue, “I’ve never seen Mr. Gu use a brain before. You always shared one with White Gaze…”

“Due to the temporal distortion, the brain became difficult to use. I originally didn’t want to get involved in too much karma, but who knew I’d be here for nearly two years and actually attract a lot of trouble!”

Gu Xiaoyue let out a long sigh, as if lamenting the arrangement of fate.

She wasn’t worried about Bai Rongxuan stabbing her in the back. She had never trusted him, so how could she expose her back to him?

She then congratulated Bai Rongxuan on enjoying the blessings of many wives and encouraged him in his diligence in governance.

As she spoke, Gu Xiaoyue reached for the light switch. The moment she turned it off,

while Bai Rongxuan’s eyes were still adjusting to the darkness, she immediately turned invisible and fled.

Outside the mansion, everyone was waiting for her not far away.

The moment Gu Xiaoyue appeared, Chu Li immediately summoned Youming Tiger to lead everyone into the hidden space.

“Meow—”

“Where did that wild cat come from? Go, go!”

There were also patrolling guards stationed around Bai Rongxuan’s mansion. They heard the cat’s meow and deliberately shouted a few times, trying to drive the wild cat away.

“Why did you stay there for so long?”

Duan Yao only thought Gu Xiaoyue had come to investigate, and didn’t realize she was actually meeting with Lord Rong and incidentally securing some manpower.

“An old acquaintance. Just came to say hello. As long as he doesn’t interfere, our success rate in rescuing White Gaze will be much higher!”

Duan Yao nodded understandingly and urged Qian Ce to project the map.

“We have a few rather strange places to show you!”

Everyone started pointing out several unusual locations, especially the tallest building in the capital.

“There must be a problem here!”