Sneaking into the Inner Chamber at Midnight to Eavesdrop? The System Saw Straight Through Your Underwear

The next day.

It gets light early.

Gu Moran woke up before the bugle call sounded in the camp.

He threw off the covers and sat up. It was just getting light outside. He could hear footsteps outside the tent and the snorting of horses coming from the stables in the distance.

He didn't rush to get up, but sat on the edge of the bed, closed his eyes, and mentally went through the people he was going to see that day.

Xie Linyuan.

The Peak First Rank.

Young Master of the Vajra Sect.

He has a past relationship with Kim Seon-a.

If this person directly asks, "What did you do to Kim Seon-a?", how would he answer?

She said I gave her a few acupuncture needles, breaking her twelve-year-old protective barrier, and now her affection for me has skyrocketed. Is your destiny line about to break?

Hahaha.

Stimulate.

Gu Moran her eyes, stood up, and walked to the copper basin to wash her face.

Before the towel was even finished drying, the curtain was pulled open.

Gu Moli came in carrying a tray with a set of clean clothes on it.

"Brother, clothes."

Gu Moran took it, unfolded it, and saw that it was a set of moon-white casual clothes with dark patterns embroidered on the collar and cuffs.

He raised an eyebrow.

"How did you end up digging this up?"

" Shen Ling'er said we need to dress formally today because we're meeting guests."

Gu Moli placed the tray on the table. "Oh, by the way, Sister Shen also said that the princess's acupuncture today needs to be postponed until after the guests are received."

Gu Moran nodded.

"Knew."

At this moment, Lin Qingdai also got up.

Together with Gu Moli, she helped Gu Moran on his clothes, tied his belt, and straightened his collar.

"Your Highness, is that young master really that powerful?"

Gu Moran didn't answer, but simply pulled her sleeve down a little.

Don't overthink it, just treat them normally.

"Oh."

Lin Qingdai responded, then asked, "Should I come along?"

"Follow."

Gu Moran, then added, "And Murong Xue, you two stay together, don't stray too far from me."

Lin Qingdai was taken aback.

"Is Your Highness afraid he'll take action?"

"Not at all."

Gu Moran straightened his clothes. "But it's always good to be cautious. Let's also call Zhen Meili along."

He stepped out of the inner room; it was already broad daylight outside.

The soldiers in the camp began to line up and drill, and the shouts came in waves, shaking the ground.

Gu Moran stood at the entrance of the main tent and looked up at the sky.

The sky was blue, the clouds were light, it was a beautiful day.

But a heavy weight was pressing on his heart.

The third quarter of the hour of Chen (7:45 AM).

At the camp gate, Yun Shuyue lay prone on the watchtower again.

She clutched a piece of leftover sugar cake from last night, her mouth full of crumbs, her eyes fixed on the other side of the official road.

There was a shadow on the road.

Five.

It's the same group of people as yesterday.

The one leading the group was still wearing a moon-white monk's robe, with a golden wheel hanging from his waist. This time, he walked at a leisurely pace, as if he were taking a stroll.

Yun Shuyue stuffed a sugar cake into her mouth and shouted down, "They're here! It's the same group as yesterday!"

The guard responded and turned to run back into the camp.

Yun Shuyue climbed down from the watchtower, dusted off the grime on her hands, and stood by the gate waiting.

The sound of horses' hooves grew closer.

Five horses stopped three zhang outside the gate.

Xie Linyuan dismounted, handed the reins to the monk behind him, and walked to the gate.

He bowed to the guards in a Buddhist gesture.

"Amitabha Buddha, this humble Vajra Sect Xie Linyuan, who has come to pay his respects to His Prince Yi. Please inform him of my arrival."

The voice was very gentle, and it was soothing to listen to.

The guards were taken aback for a moment, then quickly returned the salute.

"Young Master, please wait a moment. I will go and inform him immediately."

The soldiers turned and entered the camp, while Xie Linyuan remained standing still.

He looked up at the plaque above the camp gate that read " Dengzhou Grand Camp," his gaze lingered on it for a moment, and then swept his eyes around the camp.

The campsite was set up very neatly, with rows of tents spaced evenly apart, and even the gravel path on the ground was swept clean.

Someone who can manage a camp like this is no ordinary person.

He looked away and waited with his eyes lowered.

Not long after, Pu Yunshan came out of the camp.

He nodded to Xie Linyuan.

"Young Master, the Prince requests your presence."

Xie Linyuan performed another Buddhist salute.

Thank you.

He followed Pu Yunshan into the camp. Four monks behind him tried to follow, but were stopped by the guards.

"His Highness only invited the young master; please wait outside the gate, gentlemen."

The bald monk's expression changed, and he was about to speak when Xie Linyuan turned around and waved his hand.

"It's alright, you can wait here."

The bald monk opened his mouth, but in the end, he nodded.

Xie Linyuan followed them as they walked inside.

As he walked, he glanced at the camp's layout out of the corner of his eye.

There were people practicing swordsmanship in the training ground. Their swordsmanship was very solid, and each move they made was powerful and swift.

Stacks of burlap sacks were piled up next to the granary, covered with tarpaulins, and looked like they had just been delivered.

Go further in, and you'll see the workshops.

The workshop was filled with the clanging and hammering sounds, and the smell of burning iron.

He glanced at the workshop a couple more times.

What are they building in there?

Pu Yunshan noticed his gaze and asked, "Is Young Master curious?"

Xie Linyuan withdrew his gaze.

"This humble monk simply feels that His Highness Prince Yi is adept at managing his army."

"That's natural."

Pu Yunshan said calmly, "The prince said that war depends on supplies and weapons. If supplies are insufficient and weapons are inadequate, the battle cannot be won."

Xie Linyuan nodded.

"Your Highness's insight is brilliant."

The two walked to the outside of the main tent.

Pu Yunshan lifted the curtain.

"Your Highness, Young Master Xie of the Vajra Sect has arrived."

Inside the tent, Gu Moran sat in the main seat, holding a cup of tea.

He looked up and nodded at Xie Linyuan.

" Young Master Xie. Please have a seat."

Xie Linyuan entered the tent and bowed to Gu Moran in a Buddhist gesture.

"Greetings, Your Prince Yi."

Gu Moran waved his hand.

"Don't be so polite, please sit down."

Xie Linyuan sat down to the side, Lin Qingdai and the other women lowered the curtain and retreated outside the tent to keep watch.

Gu Moran skimmed the foam off the surface of the teacup with the lid, took a slow sip, and then spoke.

"Young Master, what brings you here from so far?"

Xie Linyuan clasped his hands together in prayer.

"I heard that the Goryeo delegation went to Dengzhou to seek help, and there are old friends of mine in the delegation, so I came to inquire after them."

Gu Moran raised an eyebrow.

"Old friend?"

"Princess Goryeo, Kim Seon-a."

Xie Linyuan paused for a moment, then said, "This humble monk has met the princess once before. Upon learning that she had come with a troupe, I was concerned that she might be tired from her journey, so I came to visit her."

Gu Moran placed the teacup on the table.

"I see."

He leaned back in his chair, crossing his legs and resting them on the edge of the low table.

"The princess is indeed in the camp, but she has been overworked these past two days and is recuperating. She is not available to receive guests. If the young master has any important matters to discuss, I can convey them to him."

Xie Linyuan stared at Gu Moran's face for two breaths.

"Princess... are you unwell?"

It's alright.

Gu Moran smiled, "I have a physician in my residence whose medical skills are superb. The princess's qi and blood have stabilized, and she will be fine after a couple more days of rest."

Xie Linyuan's fingers tucked slightly on his knee.

"The royal physician?"

"Right."

Gu Moran picked up the teapot and poured himself half a cup. " Physician Shen is skilled in acupuncture, especially for difficult and complicated cases. The princess's little ailment is no problem for him."

Xie Linyuan did not respond.

He stared at the teacup in Gu Moran's hand, going over the words he had just spoken in his mind.

Overwork.

Unstable Qi and blood.

Acupuncture.

Difficult and complicated diseases.

The words, when put together, don't sound like "minor problems" at all.

He looked up at Gu Moran.

"Your Highness, this humble monk also possesses some medical knowledge. If the princess requires it, this humble monk is willing to take her pulse."

Gu Moran waved his hand.

"No need for you to trouble yourself, young master. Physician Shen has already examined her. The princess is simply suffering from travel fatigue and a change in environment; she will be fine after a few days of rest."

He paused, then changed the subject.

"Young Master, you must be tired after traveling such a long distance. I have already ordered guests to be prepared in the camp. If you don't mind, please rest here for a couple of days and catch up with the Princess."

Xie Linyuan stared at Gu Moran for about half a cup of tea's time.

I cannot stay here, otherwise, if he harbors ill intentions towards me, he could easily find an excuse to punish me.

He stood up and performed a Buddhist salute.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. However, this humble monk has important matters to attend to and cannot stay any longer. I apologize for disturbing you today and will visit you another day."

Gu Moran also stood up.

"Then I will not detain you any longer. Guards, escort Young Master Xie out of the camp."

The curtain was lifted, Lin Qingdai walked in.

"Young Master, please."

Xie Linyuan bowed to Gu Moran again, then turned and walked out.

He paused at the tent entrance and turned back.

"Your Highness, this humble monk has something to say, but I am unsure whether I should."

Gu Moran smiled.

"Young Master, please speak."

"The princess is of noble birth and is from a foreign land. Your Highness should exercise caution in your association with her."

After saying this, Xie Linyuan didn't wait for Gu Moran's reply, and lifted the curtain to leave.

Gu Moran stood there, watching the curtain sway twice before falling down again.

The smile on his lips vanished.

careful?

Is this a warning or a threat?

She's a princess, and I'm a prince!

You dog who can't even tell the difference between the king and the queen.

Gu Moran walked back to the table, sat down, picked up his teacup, and took a sip.

The tea had gone cold and had a bitter taste.

Lin Qingdai walked in from outside and stood by the table.

"Your Highness, this person's intentions are not good."

Gu Moran put down his teacup.

Whether the visitor is good or evil is not important.

He looked up and stared at the outside of the tent.

"The important thing is, he can't stay."

Outside the gate.

Xie Linyuan mounted his horse, and the four monks behind him followed suit.

The bald monk leaned closer and whispered, "Young master, have you seen the princess?"

Xie Linyuan shook his head.

"I didn't see him."

"Then what about us?"

"Go back to the city first."

Xie Linyuan pulled on the reins. "Let's come again tonight."

"Ah?"

The bald monk was stunned. "Tonight? Young Master, this..."

"Listen to me."

Xie Linyuan spurred the horse, and it turned back towards the city.

The four monks behind them exchanged glances, but finally followed.

The sound of horses' hooves faded into the distance.

On the watchtower, Yun Shuyue leaned on the railing, watching the five figures disappear at the end of the official road.

She scratched her head.

Gone again?

I waited for a while before...

What exactly is this monk trying to do?

She climbed down from the watchtower and jogged back to the main tent.

Master account.

Gu Moran was still sitting at the table, holding the map in her hand, her eyes fixed on the circle at Incheon Port.

The curtain was lifted, Yun Shuyue peeked in.

"Your Highness, those people have left."

Gu Moran looked up.

"Where did you go?"

"I think they've gone back to the city."

Gu Moran rolled up the map and placed it on the table.

"Keep an eye on it."

Alright!

Yun Shuyue responded and then ran off again.

Gu Moran sat in the chair, staring at the top of the tent.

Another line of text popped up in my mind's system panel:

Xie Linyuan has completed the second round of testing and determined that there is an anomaly in the relationship between the host and Kim Seon-a. The third round of testing will be conducted tonight.

He planned to infiltrate the camp and eavesdrop on the inner rooms.

Gu Moran closed his eyes.

Are you coming to eavesdrop on my private conversations tonight?

That son of a bitch, he won't shed a tear until he sees the coffin.

Can't you just be a proper monk?!