Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue were laughing and chatting when the frost-faced Long Fei Ye suddenly spoke up. "Imperial Physician Gu, I heard that you took sick leave to return to your hometown?"
Gu Beiyue quickly turned and bowed. "Yes."
"Where's your hometown?" Long Fei Ye asked.
Han Yunxi grew curious as well. From what she understood, Gu Beiyue had followed his grandfather to Tianning's capital city. He'd probably grown up in the medical academy as a child.
In the end, his parents had never mentioned it.
"It's in Longxi. This official's parents died when I was young, so I was raised by my grandfather. My ancestral home is Longxi County and I grew up in Medical City. Later on, I followed my grandfather to Tianning and have been living here ever since. This time, I came back to Longxi to recuperate from my illness and pay respects to my ancestors. "
Gu Beiyue seemed to know what Long Fei Ye was going to ask next. He not only answered, but explained everything clearly.
Long Fei Ye had recently sent people to check the medical academy's records and Longxi County for verification.
Although Long Fei Ye didn't believe him completely, he still hadn't found any evidence to prove that Gu Beiyue was lying.
If he hadn't seen Gu Beiyue's skills in Medical City, he might have given up on his suspicions long ago.
Long Fei Ye nodded and didn't ask any more questions. "Wangfei, you said that your lordship's wound needs to be examined again?"
Wangfei?
Is he called Han Yunxi?
Han Yunxi didn't know how to react. Whenever Long Feiye spoke to her, he'd either call her by her full name or call her by her full name.
She was currently pondering Gu Beiyue's origins. His parents had died when he was young and he was a pot of medicine. How bitter must his life have been?
Long Fei Ye deliberately looked over, but she didn't notice.
Gu Beiyue could have answered on behalf of Han Yunxi. After all, the follow-up was his business. However, he stood there and did not say a word.
Long Fei Ye stared at her for a long time before saying, "Han Yunxi!"
Han Yunxi regained her senses. "Your Highness called me?"
"Does this prince's wound need to be examined?" Although Long Fei Ye was displeased, he still patiently asked again.
When Gu Beiyue saw this scene, he faintly felt that the Duke of Qin's patience with esteemed wangfei seemed to have improved quite a bit after not seeing each other for a while. Esteemed wangfei also seemed to be more at ease in front of the Duke of Qin.
Follow-up?
When the gauze was removed, it was confirmed that he had recovered. The follow-up visit was just an excuse that Han Yunxi used to say that she couldn't win against Long Fei Ye.
"Of course, of course!" She hurriedly nodded and secretly gave Gu Beiyue a look, indicating for him to cooperate. "Imperial Physician Gu, His Highness's wound healed faster than expected. It was basically healed last month. Just in case, take a look again."
Gu Beiyue could actually accurately calculate when Long Fei Ye's wound would heal. In order to hide his medical skills, he deliberately exaggerated the healing time.
He pretended to be shocked. "It healed last month?"
"That's right. Take a look again." Han Yunxi had a serious expression.
Long Fei Ye didn't say anything. He moved to the side hall to let Gu Beiyue examine him. He wasn't a physician, but he knew best whether his wound had healed or not. How could Han Yunxi hide her intentions from him?
He took the initiative to ask about the follow-up visit in order to change the topic. The little thing had been sent over and the follow-up visit had been completed. Shouldn't Gu Beiyue take his leave now?
These three people, ah. Each one was more shrewd than the other. Today's game was just a small trick. If they became enemies one day, what kind of schemes would they use?
Gu Beiyue wasn't careless. He seriously examined Long Fei Ye and then sighed with emotion. "His Highness's constitution is extraordinary. This can be considered a miracle!"
"Didn't this miracle come from Imperial Physician Gu's hands?" Long Fei Ye countered with a question.
Gu Beiyue wasn't alarmed. His expression didn't change as he said modestly, "I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare."
Long Fei Ye didn't like to argue without results, so he didn't say much. Gu Beiyue withdrew. As he wished, he said, "Your Highness Duke of Qin, esteemed wangfei, this official should also take his leave."
Before Han Yunxi could speak, Long Fei Ye waved his hand, indicating that he could leave.
Han Yunxi held the little thing and gestured to Gu Beiyue. "Many thanks!"
"Esteemed wangfei is too polite. This official will take his leave."
Gu Beiyue was about to leave when the little thing in Han Yunxi's hands suddenly woke up. It was in a daze. When it opened its eyes, the first thing it saw was Gu Beiyue bowing and retreating with his head lowered.
His thin, silent figure gradually retreated as if to leave for good. Lil Thing grew fearful at the sight and gave a shrill squeak. Then it flew out and threw itself into Gu Beiyue's arms.
This sudden turn of events gave everyone a shock.
"Lil Thing!" Han Yunxi blurted out.
Lil Thing woke up when it heard the familiar voice. When it saw Han Yunxi, it jumped in fright and squeaked again.
It had to be said that these squeaks were very piercing to the ears. Long Fei Ye was already knitting his brows … but no one cared.
Lil Thing looked between Gu Beiyue and Han Yunxi and immediately understood what was going on!
Its Mama Yunxi was back! The gentleman had sent it here.
Han Yunxi narrowed her eyes and beckoned with her finger. "Come here!"
Lil Thing didn't hesitate to pounce over and land on Han Yunxi's shoulder, happily rubbing against her. Mama Yunxi was finally back! It missed her so much!
Han Yunxi pulled Lil Thing off her shoulder and pinched its ears, teased its cheeks, scratched its neck, and tugged at its tail. It wasn't clear whether she was caressing it or ravaging it, but she was overjoyed.
"Did you miss me?"
"Were you good? Did you cause any trouble?"
"You didn't steal anything, right?"
"Did you eat more than usual?"
… …
Lil Thing had no idea what Mama Yunxi was talking about, but it kept squeaking and rubbing against Han Yunxi's fingers like a spoiled child.
Long Fei Ye arched an eyebrow as he observed Han Yunxi's affectionate gestures. He didn't even blink.
"Esteemed wangfei, I'm afraid it smelled your scent and woke up early," Gu Beiyue grinned.
"Probably because it smelled the poison on my body!" Han Yunxi grinned as well.
So these two were going to start chatting again?
On one side, Chu Xifeng and Zhao mama exchanged meaningful glances.
But Gu Beiyue didn't continue the conversation. "It's good that Lil Thing's awake. This official still has matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."
This time, he really left.
This time, Lil Thing was very quiet. It nestled in Han Yunxi's hands and watched silently until the gentleman's figure disappeared from sight.
It didn't know what had gotten into it just then. Was it too sleepy, or had it learned too much about him over the past few months? Was that why he had such a desolate illusion?
Sir, Lil Thing really wants to spend more time with you.
After Gu Beiyue left, Long Fei Ye rose to his feet and walked towards Han Yunxi. Lil Thing was staring blankly at the door when it suddenly caught a whiff of a familiar scent.
It was so familiar, but it couldn't remember what it was.
It sniffed and slowly turned its head, only to see Papa Long's five fingers rushing towards its face.
Awooo … a familiar scent meant danger!
Its soft fur stood on end as Lil Thing tried to flee, but it was too late. Long Fei Ye grabbed it by the tail and lifted it up.
Lil Thing was too scared to move or make a sound. Its head and limbs hung obediently in the air, but its eyes kept darting towards Han Yunxi for help.
Lil Thing hadn't fully recovered yet, so Han Yunxi was worried that Long Fei Ye would toss it out again. She was about to take Lil Thing back when Long Fei Ye remarked, "It really has gotten heavier."
Eh, this guy didn't toss Lil Thing away!
Han Yunxi nodded. "Imperial Physician Gu knows how to take care of it."
Long Fei Ye wanted to say more, but fell silent for a long time. In the end, he gave Lil Thing back to Han Yunxi and said, "It's time to reduce its diet. It won't be able to run if it's too fat."
Han Yunxi burst into laughter, but Lil Thing was so moved that it wanted to cry. It had no idea what Papa Long had said, but rejoiced at the fact that it hadn't been tossed out of the window in Papa Long's hands. It felt like Papa Long had changed for the better!
After Han Yunxi took Lil Thing out, Long Fei Ye asked Chu Xifeng, "What's there to talk about with a mouse?"
Chu Xifeng could tell that His Highness had wanted to talk to esteemed wangfei about Lil Thing too, but he hadn't.
"Master, that's a squirrel, not a mouse," Chu Xifeng could only reply.
Long Feiye only gave him a cold glance, but didn't ask any questions. Instead, he changed the subject. "Have you made arrangements?"
"According to Your Highness's orders, everything's been taken care of. Tang Li's already gone to stand guard," Chu Xifeng replied. Mute Granny had arrived at the capital after them and was placed in the Solitary Enclosure.
Tang Li had stood guard at the Hidden Pavilion for a long time, but the mysterious black-robed man never showed up again.
"Your Highness, could that black-robed man have already died? He was just holding on, or perhaps he took some sort of miracle medicine to preserve his heart? "Chu Xifeng guessed.
"Your lordship is more interested in how he knew Mute Granny was in my hands!" Long Fei Ye said.
Mute Granny was the Mu Clan's top secret. Mu Yingdong would never reveal her existence to outsiders. Besides him, the only other person who knew was Gu.
But that man couldn't have known Mute Granny was still alive! Chu Xifeng had handled the matter flawlessly.
Moreover, with Gu's personality, he would've told Han Yunxi long ago if he knew Mute Granny was fine.
Long Fei Ye pondered the question for a long time, but couldn't figure out where the problem lay.
"Your Highness, this subordinate's already investigated. Gu Qi Sha hasn't returned to Medicine Ghost Valley yet. His whereabouts are unknown," Chu Xifeng reminded him in a low voice.
Chu Xifeng felt that hiding Mute Granny from esteemed wangfei was a dangerous thing. If one day the secret was exposed, even His Highness wouldn't be able to explain himself.
Moreover, His Highness probably didn't want to explain himself either.
Long Fei Ye pinched the bridge of his nose and intoned, "Tell Tang Li to keep a close eye on the man!"
Currently, Gu Qishao was finally leaving the Mu Clan's medicine storehouse after staying for so long.
That's right, he and Mu Ling 'er had found the Panoptic Red Lotus!
Although it wasn't the top treasure in the Mu Clan's storehouse, it was still in the top ten. Mu Ling 'er didn't even blink as she stuffed it into Gu's hands. "Qi Brother, take care of it!"
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