Chapter 1008: Strategizing Triumph

Beijing will undoubtedly face chaos in the coming years.

The long-standing balance of power, once disrupted, will inevitably lead to bloodshed, with many paying with their lives.

Well-informed, perceptive noble families should start making plans early.

Today, Wanqi Jingyi came to Mu Zifan, telling him that the Wanqi Family had long been prepared and even found support.

They do not fear confrontation with the Royal Family.

After all, the Wanqi Family has changed significantly now.

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Gu Jin and An Mingji returned to Beijing after dawn.

After sending Gu Dehao home and settling his subordinates, they finally returned home themselves.

Entering the house, they were greeted by Duoduo, happily wagging its tail.

Duoduo was originally by the pond in the courtyard, watching the ornamental koi in the water.

The koi swam by the water’s edge; it wanted to get closer but was reluctant to touch the water, its azure eyes filled with conflict.

Hearing the commotion at the door, Duoduo turned around, excitedly growling: "Hum Hum Hum—"

Its two masters had returned, and it was very excited, happily running over.

After the Kunlun journey, Gu Jin was mentally and physically exhausted.

Seeing Duoduo running with its tail wagging, she still managed to squeeze out a slight smile, bending slightly to pet its fur.

"Young Master, Miss Gu, you’ve returned!"

Kasi, busy inside the house, also heard the commotion outside.

Seeing Gu Jin and An Mingji return, the usually composed Kasi’s voice couldn’t help but betray a hint of joy.

She always worries greatly whenever the Young Master goes on a trip, and only seeing him return safe eases her heart.

Gu Jin: "We’re back."

Noting her weary expression, An Mingji looked slightly somber: "Go take a rest, Gu Uncles’s already back, leave the rest to me."

"Alright—"

Exhausted, Gu Jin did not refuse his suggestion, she washed up and soon fell asleep after climbing into bed.

An Mingji did not rest; he instructed Kasi to prepare some dishes Gu Jin likes for her to enjoy when she wakes.

Afterwards, he led trusted allies like Allen to the study.

The illusion realm in Kunlun Death Valley yesterday left an indelible memory in his heart.

In the illusion realm, he saw some familiar faces.

Even though those faces changed over ten years, he could still confirm their identities.

Those years in Beijing, while he might not understand every family completely, he held the information of most family members and their profiles.

If this was an illusion, why was it so real?

And what was wrong with his legs, why couldn’t he stand up but needed to rely on a wheelchair?

An Mingji sat in the study, arms resting on the table, hands supporting his chin, sharp eyes filled with gloom.

No matter if those images were real or fake, he would not let anything happen to A Jin.

Allen and the others stood inside the study, looking at the Young Master, who was fierce and devoid of his usual gentleness, hearts wary.

They had been with the Young Master for quite some time; while not knowing him completely, they understood his basic temper well enough.

Before others, the Young Master was elegant, supremely noble, recognized as Hua Country’s unique gentleman.

Before them, the Young Master exhibited his commanding presence, retributive demeanor, decisive actions, and mastery in plan execution.

Each time the Young Master was silent, it left their emotions on edge.

This version of the Young Master suggested encountering a tricky situation.

It seemed that Allen’s probing gaze did not go unnoticed by An Mingji, who slowly lifted his eyes, his gaze profound and inexplicably savage.