On the eve of New Year's Eve, Gu Beiyue suddenly paid a visit!
"Gu Beiyue!" Han Yunxi was pleasantly surprised.
She and Long Fei Ye were about to have dinner together when they saw Gu Beiyue standing at the entrance from a distance.
Gu Beiyue immediately moved in front of them and bowed humbly just like before. "Princess, Your Highness."
Han Yunxi couldn't be bothered with his etiquette. She looked behind him and asked suspiciously, "Where's Gu? He didn't come with us? "
Actually, Han Yunxi had thought of asking Long Fei Ye to invite everyone over to celebrate the New Year together. Last year's New Year's Eve was celebrated at the Three-Way Black Market. Although not everyone was there, it wasn't as quiet as she and Long Fei Ye. However, she didn't dare to suggest it when she considered that Gu Beiyue and Gu would be busy concocting the medicine. She knew that if she asked, Gu would definitely run over immediately.
"Where's Gu? Where is he hiding? "
Han Yunxi didn't think too much about it. Gu Beiyue's sudden appearance meant that Gu would definitely come as well. She was in a great mood. "Didn't he say in the letter a few days ago that he was going to Western Zhou's desert? You're lying to me, right? Don't tell me that fellow went to buy some delicious food? Granny Zhao made a table full of dishes! "
Han Yunxi was standing right beside Long Fei Ye. If she were to stand opposite him, she would definitely notice how pale Long Fei Ye's face was and how tightly his brows were knitted together!
"Princess, Seventh Young Master has indeed gone to the west. This subordinate went to the medicinal hut and was just passing by, so I dropped by to see Princess and ask for dinner on the way, "Gu Beiyue explained with a smile.
"I see …"
Han Yunxi was a little disappointed, but she soon smiled again. Even if Gu could not make it, Gu Beiyue's arrival was something to be happy about.
"Let's go. I was worried that no one would be able to accompany His Highness to drink tonight."
Although Long Fei Ye didn't like drinking, he would still drink a few glasses on New Year's Eve. Han Yunxi's belly was so big that she had quit drinking and drinking long ago. She couldn't accompany him.
The three of them walked towards the tent together. When Han Yunxi wasn't paying attention, Gu Beiyue glanced helplessly at Long Fei Ye. Although Long Fei Ye did not understand the situation, his heart was more or less at ease.
At least, he knew that Gu was still alive!
"Seventh Young Master, are you going to the west to find the last ingredient?" Han Yunxi asked as they walked.
She'd read about Gu Qishao's situation in his letters, but she still needed to ask Gu Beiyue about it in person.
"Yes, I've done a few experiments on the blood vines recently, and they were all very successful. If we can find that ingredient, there shouldn't be a problem! "Gu Beiyue replied seriously.
Han Yunxi stopped and asked seriously, "Are you sure you can find it?"
Gu Beiyue looked seriously into Han Yunxi's eyes and replied, "Princess, you can rest assured that Seventh Young Master is personally looking for the ingredient. Last night, this subordinate received news that he had already bought the dried ones. He wants to stay for a few more days to see if there are any fresh ones. The medicinal effects will be better. "
Han Yunxi would never have thought that Gu Beiyue would lie to her for so long. Moreover, she didn't think too much of it when she saw Gu Beiyue's gentle yet firm gaze.
Besides Long Feiye, Gu Beiyue was the person she felt most at ease with, the person she could trust the most, and entrust the most to!
She continued walking forward and started calculating. "It should be the end of January by the time he returns from the west, right?"
"If he's fast, he should be able to reach Medical City by the end of January. If he's slow, it'll be hard to say, "Gu Beiyue replied.
"I'll probably be in confinement by then, but I still won't be able to go?" Han Yunxi sighed as she stroked her big belly.
"You can leave Seventh Young Master to this subordinate. Princess, you don't need to worry," Gu Beiyue said seriously.
Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue chatted along the way, but Long Fei Ye didn't say anything. He knew that Gu Beiyue's words today were all lies.
What was originally a dinner for two people became a dinner for three people.
Han Yunxi rubbed her belly and said with a smile, "There'll be another little one at the New Year's Eve dinner next year."
Amidst their idle chatter, Gu Beiyue asked Long Feiye about military affairs and government affairs. Once Long Feiye started discussing with him, he couldn't stop.
Han Yunxi sat at the side. Although she had her own opinions, she didn't interrupt.
It wasn't too cold at the top. Long Fei Ye really needed a friend like Gu Beiyue.
After dinner, Long Fei Ye gave everyone red packets as usual. All the servants in the Rear Camp received large red packets. He even specially prepared red packets for Tang Li's family of three, Gu Beiyue, and Gu.
Fourth Young Miss Ren, Zhao mama, and the rest were eating dinner together in another tent. When they received Long Fei Ye's red packets, they immediately burst into laughter.
Long Feiye gave Chu Xifeng the portion he'd given to Tang Li's family of three and had him deliver it by eagle overnight. As for Gu's red packets, he naturally gave them to Gu Beiyue.
Unexpectedly, Gu Beiyue took out two smaller red packets after accepting the red packets. Although they were small, they were very unique. They didn't look like ordinary red packets made of paper, but thick embroidered pouches with red silk and gold belts. It was impossible to tell how many silver notes had been stuffed inside, but they were bulging.
"Princess, Seventh Young Master knew this subordinate was passing by and asked me to prepare them. He said it's a token of appreciation for the little master, "Gu Beiyue's smile was filled with sadness.
Actually, Gu was right near the Rear Camp.
Gu hadn't gone to the western desert, nor had he gone to Medicine City. He wasn't just passing by. They'd made a special trip here.
Despite his repeated objections, Gu Qishao still insisted on coming. He insisted on delivering a red envelope for the little master on New Year's Eve.
This pouch was made by Gu himself, stitch by stitch.
He'd only recently discovered that a man like Gu could do needlework. When he asked Gu Qishao how he knew, Gu Qishao only replied, "I learned it."
Han Yunxi's attention was all on the pouch. She was surprised, but quickly looked towards Long Fei Ye with a chuckle. "You won't have a chance, haha!"
This should be the little fellow's first red packet. It was supposed to be from Long Fei Ye, but Gu beat him to it.
Cloud Realm Continent had plenty of rules for giving out red packets during the New Year. Only people of high status had the right to do so. Thus, Gu Beiyue couldn't give the little master a red packet.
But Gu Qishao could!
Gu wasn't Long Fei Ye or Han Yunxi's subordinate, so he didn't have the misgivings of being master and servant. Instead, he could give it as a friend.
"It doesn't count if it's not personally delivered."
Long Fei Ye said as he took out a red brocade box and handed it to Han Yunxi. This brocade box was like a mysterious treasure chest. It was especially cute.
Han Yunxi looked at the paper red packet she'd just received, then at the box. She suddenly felt as if she'd fallen out of favor. Long Feiye took the red pouch and examined it before tossing it to the side of the table.
Han Yunxi didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She took it back and glared at Long Fei Ye, who didn't say a word. Long Fei Ye didn't say a word.
Gu Beiyue saw everything and knew that the princess wouldn't notice anything amiss with His Highness's reaction.
After the meal, fireworks lit up the night sky in front of the barracks.
Han Yunxi and the rest watched from a distance before Han Yunxi caught sight of Fourth Young Miss Ren standing by the tent entrance, looking at them. More accurately, she was looking at Gu Beiyue.
Han Yunxi used the excuse of being tired to have Long Fei Ye send her back to rest, leaving Gu Beiyue alone.
As soon as Han Yunxi and the rest were gone, Gu Beiyue headed back to the barracks as well. He knew that His Highness would come find him after the princess fell asleep.
He'd hardly reached the tent Chu Xifeng had arranged for him when Fourth Young Miss Ren chased after him.
"Academy Head Beiyue, please wait!"
Gu Beiyue looked back with a faint smile.
Fourth Young Miss Ren was both surprised and flustered. Zhao mama and the rest were already gambling at the table, so she'd come out for a breath of fresh air to see the man she'd been thinking about day and night. If His Highness hadn't been present, she would have run over long ago.
Fourth Young Miss Ren's heart was filled with emotions at the sight of this gentle, jade-like man with a warm smile. She didn't know what to say.
No matter who it was, Gu Beiyue had always been patient.
Even though his heart was filled with grief and worry for Qishao, he still smiled and waited patiently. He hid all his emotions deep in his heart and sorted them out by himself.
After a while, Fourth Young Miss Ren finally said, "Academy Head Beiyue, Happy New Year."
Gu Beiyue nodded and took out a red envelope. "Happy New Year," he said, handing it over with both hands.
Fourth Young Miss Ren felt awkward. She hadn't come all the way here to ask for a red envelope!
But she didn't know what else she'd come here for, besides to see him. He'd left all matters in Medical City to Vice Academy Head Shen. The princess's health had been fine all this time, so there was nothing else to talk about besides official matters.
Fourth Young Miss Ren could only accept the red envelope. "Thank you, Academy Head Beiyue."
Gu Beiyue smiled and entered his tent, closing the door behind him.
Fourth Young Miss Ren stood at the entrance, looking at the red envelope in her hand and then at the closed door in front of her. She suddenly felt like crying.
Was this what they meant by 'it's better not to see him than to see him?'
The man is heartless, but the concubine is interested. Lovesickness is bitter today, but parting tomorrow.
Fourth Young Miss Ren stood at the door for a long time, but she didn't dare to knock in the end. She left dejectedly.
Gu Beiyue knew what was going on outside the door. He had long known what Fourth Young Miss Ren was thinking, but he didn't take it to heart.
He had already opened the small booklet he carried with him. It was filled with the names of various medicines and the results of his experiments. Even if Gu could do whatever he wanted and waste his time on this trip, he still wouldn't allow himself to waste any time.
If he guessed correctly, Her Highness would only come in the middle of the night.
Han Yunxi was already leaning lazily on the couch. In the later stages of her pregnancy, she began to feel sleepy. She always wanted to sleep after eating.
There were many heaters in the tent. She wore a loose and thin robe and reclined on her side with a high pillow. Long Fei Ye sat beside her and chatted with her.
"Did you know that Gu Beiyue married the eldest daughter of the Qin family in Medical City?" Han Yunxi asked.
"When did this happen?" Long Fei Ye asked. How could Gu Beiyue have the time and mood to marry a wife?
Han Yunxi told Long Fei Ye what she heard from Fourth Young Miss Ren. Only then did Long Fei Ye realize that Fourth Young Miss Ren was just a matchmaker.
Long Feiye chuckled. "Marriage is his own business. If I can drink his wedding wine this morning, I'll naturally feel happy for him."
Han Yunxi was helpless. She only remembered this matter when she saw Fourth Young Miss Ren, so she chatted with Long Fei Ye. She just casually mentioned it. She knew that Long Fei Ye didn't like gossip.
As the two chatted, Han Yunxi suddenly grabbed Long Fei Ye's hand. She became nervous and didn't dare to move.
"What's wrong?" Long Fei Ye was shocked.
"Shh … look!" Han Yunxi was very nervous. She carefully pointed to her stomach.
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