Perhaps Man Niu is indeed hiding something, but Gu Chengyu is no longer interested in it.

First, Man Niu truly does not know who the Young Master is, nor does he know where the Young Master is currently.

Second, Man Niu knows very little about the members of those organizations, only having contact with the Map Master, while the names of others are indistinguishable.

Third, Man Niu doesn’t know the whereabouts of those people either; they all complete their tasks independently without contact with each other.

The most important information now is these three points; since Man Niu is unaware, any other information is irrelevant to Gu Chengyu.

What Man Niu can hide is limited; perhaps it’s related to his personal affairs, leaving these matters for the court to worry about!

Regarding those people shrinking back and refusing to show themselves, Gu Chengyu has already thought of another method.

"Mr. Gu, please don’t misunderstand. I don’t mean to blame you. It’s just that these people have been trained from a young age, and ordinary punishment might not hold them. I’ve been busy these days and truly haven’t thought of this matter. This person is now imprisoned in Dali Temple, and as an official there, you should participate in the interrogation."

The Crown Prince smiled apologetically at Gu Chengyu, then turned and said, "Father, I believe the problem lies with the soldiers guarding the border. Our Dayan border hasn’t opened trade, so how did these Daxing people enter Dayan? Have spies appeared at the border, which the court must immediately investigate, or the consequences will be unimaginable."

The Emperor nodded with relief, his expression softening slightly. The Crown Prince had some capability; with guidance and more experience, he could handle state affairs with some skill.

"I just discussed with Gu Aiqing, and we’ve talked about this matter, but haven’t settled on who to send to the border."

Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince glanced at Gu Chengyu and began to ponder.

Gu Chengyu felt uneasy, wondering if he might be sent to the border again. He couldn’t leave the Capital now.

If he went to the border and the Emperor’s health unexpectedly deteriorated, could he return to the Capital?

The border is not only geographically complex, but the forces are also intertwined. Who knows if those court officials who wish for his disappearance might secretly plot against him?

Moreover, if those Daxing people wanted to assassinate him, and couldn’t succeed with him, what if they targeted his family?

If the time came when he couldn’t reach them, wouldn’t that be disastrous?

The Crown Prince pondered for a moment, initially thinking Gu Chengyu was an ideal choice. But recalling that the Capital required Gu Chengyu’s presence, he chose another candidate.

Furthermore, Gu Chengyu had just returned from Jiangnan after disaster relief; sending him to the border was indeed inappropriate. The grand court couldn’t rely solely on Gu Chengyu, could it?

The Crown Prince’s gaze shifted, and suddenly he thought of a person. If this person were sent, Gu Chengyu would certainly not ignore the matter.

Even while in the Capital, Gu Chengyu would still need to plan for the border.

"Father, for sending the Imperial Censor to the border, I have a candidate in mind."

"Oh? Speak now!" The Emperor was curious about the Crown Prince’s proposed candidate, wondering if it matched his own thoughts.

Gu Chengyu was initially guessing the Crown Prince’s candidate, but then his expression darkened as he looked up at the Crown Prince.

"Yin Kun, the Right Deputy Imperial Censor at the Imperial Examination Hall, conducts affairs steadily and has some capability. Why not send him to the border? What does Father think?"

Gu Chengyu sighed, realizing they chose his senior brother.

This mission to the border is fraught with danger. If the border officials collude with foreign countries, can his senior brother return safely?

Even if risking his life to complete the task, promotion is unlikely.

His senior brother’s superior is not old enough to vacate his position for him. Despite having outstanding achievements, promotion is difficult without available positions.

But once the Emperor and Crown Prince make their decision, it’s unlikely to change. Is there no other candidate in this grand court?

Ultimately, it was Gu Chengyu’s worry about his senior brother’s safety that caused this.

"Hmm! I also think Yin Aiqing is suitable. You’ve coincided with my thoughts. Gu Aiqing, what do you think?"

The Emperor and Crown Prince directed their gaze at Gu Chengyu, and the hall fell into silence.

Gu Chengyu only wanted to laugh sarcastically; could he directly say it’s not good?

"Your Majesty! It is indeed essential for the court to send the Imperial Censor to the border. But Lord Yin’s meticulous nature might be better suited to investigate the Young Master’s matter."

Gu Chengyu tried to argue once more, although it’s unlikely the Emperor would abandon his plan.

"As for the matter of the Young Master, Gu Aiqing, you must be dispatched to investigate. After all, they want to assassinate you, and you’ll definitely find some clues. Yin Aiqing will be the candidate to go to the border!"

The Emperor didn’t directly refute Gu Chengyu, offering a slight explanation, which was already a gesture of respect.

Gu Chengyu understood the decision had been made; since both figures had decided, Gu Chengyu had no choice but to fight strongly for Yin Kun’s benefit.

"Your Majesty, travelling to the border is extremely perilous. Lord Yin is but a civil servant; he might not preserve his life, let alone investigate."

"Naturally, I won’t send him alone. The Heir Qin Min from the Duke of Qin Mansion is currently the Capital Guard Commander. Heir Qin’s martial arts are commendable; the two will accompany each other, along with some exceptional guards. You needn’t worry. Yin Aiqing is an invaluable talent, and I won’t let him be put at risk."

Finally, the Emperor made the final decision, and the matter was concluded.

Gu Chengyu only wanted to mock the Emperor, thinking sarcastically, "Aren’t you reluctant? You’re reluctant, yet you’re sending Yin Kun to the border? Truly hypocritical."

Gu Chengyu mentally harbored criticisms of both the Emperor and Crown Prince, planning to discuss this matter with his senior brother after dismissal, assigning some Ding Generation guards with exceptional martial arts to accompany. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

"Regarding that Young Master, we’ve lost track of those people. If they find the Young Master first, it’ll be extremely disadvantageous to us. Although we don’t know who the Young Master is, judging by their concern, his status mustn’t be low. Mr. Gu, do you have any means to lure these people out?"

The Crown Prince felt this Young Master was crucial; those people infiltrated Dayan mainly seeking him.

Simultaneously, they have other tasks, such as attempting to assassinate Gu Chengyu and inciting disaster victims, all actions that harbor ulterior motives.

"Your Highness, I haven’t come up with a good method yet. However, it’s possible some of our court officials collude with these people. Of course, this is just my speculation and unverified. It’s safest to be cautious and make more preparations."

"Gu Aiqing’s words are not without reason. We are exposed while they are hidden. How can we capture those vermin hiding in the shadows and eliminate them?"