Gu Mingyue couldn't show herself for several days, pouring all her anger onto Gu Yumei.
Gu Yumei was severely tormented by Gu Mingyue, covered in wounds, but she felt a sense of satisfaction.
It was worth it to ruin Gu Mingyue's reputation with her own injuries.
Of course, that's a story for another time.
Gu Qianying pushed Nangong Mo around the back garden.
Gu Qianying found it very boring, but Nangong Mo was in high spirits.
In the back garden, a hundred flowers bloomed, and the scenery was beautiful.
The two arrived at the pavilion and stopped.
Nangong Mo's gaze swept over the distant willow branches and blooming flowers and green grass, his voice faint and misty, "Does Miss Gu like to tease crickets?"
Gu Qianying was taken aback by Nangong Mo's sudden words. Something seemed to flash through her mind, vague, as if she wanted to grasp it but couldn't.
"No," she said.
"Then has Miss Gu ever thought about whom she wants to marry in the future?"
Gu Qianying was stunned again, then her mouth twitched.
From teasing crickets to talking about marriage.
She really thought Nangong Mo was just making conversation.
"No!"
Gu Qianying's tone was flat.
"Then does Miss Gu have someone she likes?"
"No, and there won't be!"
Gu Qianying answered very decisively.
In her past life, she was hurt by love. In this life, she came only for revenge. Romantic love was never within her consideration.
Nangong Mo withdrew his gaze and looked up at her, "If you have no one you want to marry, and no one you like, then I can try."
Gu Qianying frowned and looked at him.
Try what?
Nangong Mo's tone was ordinary, but his words startled Gu Qianying, "To be the person Miss Gu likes and wants to marry."
"..."
Gu Qianying was stunned for a moment.
Did she hear correctly?
Did Nangong Mo mean he was interested in her?
Or was he teasing her?
Gu Qianying didn't know how to react.
Should she pretend to be oblivious, or should she refuse?
As she hesitated.
Nangong Mo called out into the air, "Bai Qi!"
Bai Qi flashed and appeared out of nowhere, standing behind Nangong Mo. "Master, your subordinate is here."
Nangong Mo glanced at Bai Qi.
Bai Qi understood and cupped his hands towards Gu Qianying, "Miss Gu, forgive my presumption. My master means that the Ninth Prince's manor is lacking a princess, and although my master has difficulty moving, he still needs to marry a wife. If the Emperor were to arrange a marriage, I imagine the person who becomes our Ninth Princess would naturally not be a good girl..."
Nangong Mo coughed lightly.
Bai Qi did not understand and continued, "But Miss Gu, you are different. You are talented, exceptionally beautiful, and very capable. If you were to marry my master, you could present a united front to the outside world, like two swords combined, and manage the affairs of the manor with your ability."
Gu Qianying's eyes were cold.
So, the Ninth Prince's manor needed a female accountant to manage the household?
Nangong Mo coughed again, this time a little louder.
Bai Qi still didn't understand.
He couldn't even discern Gu Qianying's slightly displeased expression.
"Not only that, but if Miss Gu becomes our Ninth Princess, it would be a good thing for the Gu family and your grandfather."
"Both of you, consider this conversation as if I never heard it. I have matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave."
Gu Qianying, ignoring Bai Qi's stunned expression, turned and left.
Bai Qi looked at her departing back, scratched his head, turned around, and cautiously asked, "Master, did I say something wrong?"
Nangong Mo's expression was beyond description.
"Return to the manor for punishment, half a year's salary deducted!"
Bai Qi was dumbfounded.
To this day, he still didn't understand where he had gone wrong.
When they came, he had followed the Third Prince's analysis and spoken slowly, so he thought there was no mistake. Yet, why was he being punished?
When the Ninth Prince and the Third Prince left the Gu residence, Gu Kun led the entire family to see them off respectfully outside the manor.
Only Gu Qianying did not come out, citing indisposition and damage to her appearance.
Gu Kun originally intended to reprimand her, but Gu Yefeng informed him that the Ninth Prince had specifically instructed before leaving that his younger sister should rest well and that he would visit her another day.
Upon hearing this.
Gu Kun pondered for a long time.
On the way back to the manor.
Nangong Mo sat in the carriage, his face extremely grim.
Beside him, Nangong Li was chewing on a blade of grass, his legs crossed, fanning himself with a folding fan. "Ninth Imperial Uncle, how is it? Do you think the girl likes my approach to wooing her? Does she want to marry you immediately? However, as men, we must know how to cherish ourselves and be reserved. Wait a few days before meeting the girl again..."
"Pff!"
The pearl curtain was lifted.
An object flew out.
"Nangong Mo, you, you!"
Nangong Li landed in a comical pose, his face covered in dust.
In the past few days, the rumors about the Divine Doctor of Poison had spread even more widely in the streets and alleys.
During the day, almost every household was making preparations to see the true appearance of the Divine Doctor of Poison.
And at night, the people of the capital were not idle either. They would often look to see which pharmacies would open in the dark and close during the day.
The legend of the Divine Doctor of Poison had existed for many years.
The Divine Doctor of Poison was a medical master who could use poison as medicine and poison as poison.
Not only was his medical skill superb, but he was also quite chivalrous.
Even if you were a beggar or a servant, even if you were penniless, as long as you were chosen by him as a patient, you would be treated.
Of course, his methods of treating patients were unique. Using poison to attack poison was minor; bringing the dead back to life was paramount.
Patients who had been treated by him, even those who were on their last breath, would be saved. Even those who had just died could be revived by him.
However, his consultation fees were astronomical, though this was secondary to one's status.
If you were a poor commoner, you only needed to win the trials he set.
If you were a wealthy merchant or a member of the royal family, his consultation fee would be tens of millions of taels of silver.
When he treated patients, he did not allow outsiders to be present.
Furthermore, this person was as elusive as a dragon that appears and disappears without a trace, and his appearance had never been seen by anyone.
His Poisonous Medical Sacred Hall was spread throughout the land, only opening late at night, and he himself only appeared on the night of the full moon.
He also had an unwritten rule: he would not treat those who were like beasts or humans, meaning he would not treat those who had done evil deeds, nor those who lacked filial piety.
That night,
The moon was high, and the scenery was extremely beautiful.
Gu Residence, Garden Pavilion.
Lu Zhu looked at Gu Qianying, who was wearing a blue robe and men's attire, a night-walking suit over it, holding a sword, and had already disguised herself. She had a lot to say, but her young lady had ordered her to shut up.
However, Lu Zhu couldn't hold back and blurted out, "Miss, why don't you not go out tonight? My right eyelid has been twitching badly, I'm afraid tonight is not a good night to go out."
Gu Qianying put on her necessary items and paid no attention to Lu Zhu's reminder, "Don't worry, I'll be fine."
Tonight was the full moon, the time when the Divine Doctor of Poison would appear. How could she not go?
"But, Miss, I still feel..."
Gu Qianying interrupted her, "I'll be back late tonight. If you really can't bear it, go find my mother and let her deal with them for you."
After instructing Lu Zhu, Gu Qianying opened the window, jumped out, and disappeared into the night.