Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 559 The peasant girl humiliated them!

What he feared most was implicating A-Yue and the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, but it seems that he has already done so.

He exhaled a breath of stale air, determined to avenge A-Yue and the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion!

Recalling the assassination attempts he had encountered along the way, a hint of mockery appeared on his face. These third and fifth brothers were becoming increasingly unscrupulous; how many times had they used this old trick? Didn't they get tired of it?

"You delivered the antidote to the old Duke, didn't you?" He looked up and saw Qin Fang enter, and asked.

"Of course, it's already been given to Doctor Bai. He's furious with you, saying you're greedy and oppressive, and he'll settle accounts with you when he gets back," Qin Fang leaned back in his chair, laughing mockingly.

Mu Yun Chu snorted coldly and did not reply.

Ever since he sent Doctor Bai to Medicine Valley last time, that guy has been protesting and even dared to write a letter cursing him. He's got some nerve.

We'll deal with it later.

Seeing Mu Yun Chu's expression, Qin Fang couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Stop wearing that long face all the time. Your little princess is back. You must be overjoyed!"

"Oh, by the way, I heard some people in the city talking today. They said that a few noble ladies said that your little princess is not good enough for you, Prince Li, and that she is not worthy of your heavenly beauty. They are planning to hold some kind of flower banquet and teach her a lesson when she comes back, so that she will know when to back down and take the initiative to cancel the engagement."

Previously, when Prince Kang went to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion to propose marriage, the betrothal gifts alone occupied an entire street in Yongning Lane, causing quite a stir.

As a result, for a long time, the marriage of Mu Yun Chu and Gu Qing Yue was a topic of conversation in the restaurants and teahouses of the capital, especially attracting the envy and jealousy of many noble ladies!

"Who is the third young lady of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion?"

"Isn't that a country bumpkin who came back from the countryside?"

"So what if she's beautiful? So what if she's the most beautiful woman in the capital? She's still empty-headed. How can she compare to a young lady from a noble family who has been pampered since childhood, with fair skin and a talent for music, chess, calligraphy, and painting?"

"Can paint? Can play the flute? Even if she learned it at the last minute! She's basically just a country bumpkin!"

"Yes, why is His Highness Prince Li so concerned about us? And why is the betrothal ceremony so grand? Why?!"

"They're...utterly shameless!"

From the moment Prince Kang went to propose marriage, such rumors and sour remarks never ceased.

Until a few days ago, when Mu Yun Chu returned to the capital and rode his horse through the long street, these rumors exploded.

Who said King Le was a dark-faced demon? He's clearly as handsome as a celestial being descended from heaven!

Now, the ladies of high society were furious!

The peasant girl humiliated them!

unforgivable!

Why should a peasant girl be able to marry a nobleman from the imperial family, and such a handsome man, unparalleled in the Great Chu?!

As a result, the rumors and gossip these past few days have been all slander against Gu Qingyue.

Mu Yunchu returned to the capital a few days ago. He was busy discussing countermeasures with Prince Kang and also met with the old emperor. He understood the old emperor's purpose in urgently summoning him back to the capital. He was busy making preparations these past few days and did not listen to the rumors on the street. Mu Dong and the others would not report these things to him.

With the situation in the Central Plains turbulent and unstable, who would take the sour words of a few women to heart?

Upon hearing this, Mu Yun Chu surprisingly showed a slight smile, "Teaching A Yue a lesson? They've got some nerve!"

Qin Fang nodded vigorously; he was indeed quite bold!

Coveting King Li is one thing, but at least you might be spared. Daring to teach that female demon a lesson? It's like the God of Longevity hanging himself—he's tired of living.

In his heart, Gu Qingyue was the most ruthless, vicious, and beautiful woman he had ever met!

He always kept his distance from them.

Only this guy in front of her dared to subdue her, and he expressed his admiration!

Gu Qingyue: ...Thank you so much!

Of course, Gu Qingyue is not here.

A person who isn't envied is mediocre! She's just that outstanding, so what!

Of course, at this moment, Gu Qingyue and her group had already followed Steward Qiu to a separate courtyard of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.

Upon entering the main courtyard, before even stepping inside, a strange man hurriedly came out, carrying a medicine box in his hand.

Is he a doctor?

However, Gu Qingyue narrowed her eyes; something looked strangely familiar. That figure, that gait…

Before Gu Qingyue could speak, the stranger spoke first, "Gu Qingyue, you're finally back?"

If it's not Bai Jingzhi's voice, then whose is it?

It was this disguised face that was so unsuitable for him that Gu Qingyue was momentarily stunned.

"Dr. Bai? What are you doing here?"

Gu Qingyue was curious, but the anxiety she had felt all the way here eased a little. With Bai Jingzhi around, her grandfather should be safe.

"How dare you ask! It was your husband who sent me!" Bai Jingzhi finally let out a sigh of relief when he saw Gu Qingyue.

That guy had him completely under his thumb, and he could finally find some solace in Gu Qingyue.

Gu Qingyue understood, and she couldn't help but smile.

"I'll cook you something delicious tonight, is that alright?"

"make a deal!"

"But why did you disguise yourself? Is someone trying to arrest you?" Gu Qingyue asked curiously as they walked.

"Hmph! It's all because of that ice-cold guy of yours who made me go to the Medicine Valley to gather information. It was exhausting for me."

Bai Jingzhi's legs hurt whenever he thinks about this; they're from climbing mountains.

"Go to Medicine Valley to gather information?"

Gu Qingyue became even more curious. Wasn't the medical skills competition supposed to be postponed until the end of the year? What were they doing here now?

Bai Jingzhi nodded, then suddenly remembered that he had met several renowned doctors in the Medicine Valley, and became happy again.

“Of course, don’t we want to be number one? Shouldn’t I go and scout ahead first? Since Zhao Lansheng is busy in the military camp, I have to go myself,” Bai Jingzhi said with a hint of pride.

Gu Qingyue nodded, "Thank you for your hard work, Doctor Bai."

"Yue'er, what's this?" Gu Changling and Qin Shi came over side by side.

Qin knew Bai Jingzhi because Gu Yuanming had brought him to treat her illness years ago.

But the person in front of me, this face, is a stranger.

“It’s Doctor Bai, Father,” Gu Qingyue said, turning to Gu Changling.

"Are you General Gu?" Bai Jingzhi was shocked. This was actually Gu Qingyue's father, the man who had been missing for sixteen years.

Gu Changling nodded. "Dr. Bai, how is my father?"

"Oh, right, the old Duke is alright. The poison has been neutralized, but he is still weak. There's nothing seriously wrong with him."

"Thank you!" Upon hearing this, everyone bowed to Bai Jingzhi in gratitude.

Bai Jingzhi was flattered and overwhelmed.

He decided not to bother with that icy-faced guy.

"Let's go inside first," Gu Yuanjin said, helping Gu Changling along as they walked into the house.

"What kind of poison did Grandfather suffer from?" Gu Qingyue asked Bai Jingzhi as she walked behind.

"It was the night before last. The old Duke was returning to the city from outside when he was shot by an arrow that came from somewhere about five miles outside the city. The arrow was poisoned. The old Duke was riding away on horseback with Gu Yi and a few guards, but then a group of men in black blocked his way."