By the time Gu and Mu Ling 'er arrived at the Poison Sect's forbidden grounds, it was already daybreak. Han Yunxi was still sitting on the edge of the cliff, staring blankly at the abyss.
Last night, she'd seen the abyss with the help of the moonlight, but it was bottomless after daybreak. Chu Xifeng was still searching for people below with a large group of Shadow Guards. Occasionally, someone would come up to report the situation.
Han Yunxi only listened without a word.
Gu Qishao's heart ached at the sight of Han Yunxi's dejected figure, but he didn't know what to do.
"Han Yunxi, just what happened last night? Doctor Gu … can Doctor Gu still be saved? "she asked anxiously.
Luo Zuishan hadn't told them much on their way here, only that Han Yunxi's group had been attacked last night and that Gu Beiyue had fallen off the cliff.
Han Yunxi recovered her wits and glanced at Mu Ling 'er before returning her gaze to the abyss. She didn't say a word.
At this moment, Chu Xifeng arrived. Mu Ling 'er quickly asked, "Guard Chu, just what's going on? Have you found Doctor Gu yet? "
Chu Xifeng sighed. "This abyss is too deep. The top half is all cliffs and bare walls, but the middle is full of large trees and boulders. We spent an entire night searching through all of them, but didn't find Doctor Gu. Then we went further down …"
Chu Xifeng glanced at esteemed wangfei. Although he was afraid, he still spoke the truth. "Currently, we've only found the middle part of the abyss. We haven't reached the bottom yet, but we can hear the sound of water … water … the sound is very rapid. There should be a stream at the bottom of the abyss, but we don't know how deep it is. Now that our line of sight is clear, this subordinate has already sent people down to scout ahead. This subordinate … "
Chu Xifeng looked timidly towards esteemed wangfei. "This subordinate … will come up to report."
"Then …" Mu Ling 'er's eyes turned red. "Then Doctor Gu's done for! Doctor Gu's such a good person, so how … "
Mu Ling 'er would never forget how much Gu Beiyue had taken care of her when she first joined Pill Fiend Pharmacy! Later, Gu Beiyue went to treat Grand Concubine Yi at the Duke of Qin's estate, leaving her to manage Pill Fiend Pharmacy on her own. Gu Beiyue had done so many things for her in secret! Actually, after Han Yunxi and Long Feiye ascended Celestial Mountain, Gu Beiyue had taken care of everything from Pill Fiend Pharmacy to the commander-in-chief's estate to the Duke of Qin's estate. Others might not know how hard it was for him, but she knew it clearly.
Such a gentle person, such a kind-hearted person, such a quiet person, he pitied all the pitiful people around him. How … how did he become a pitiful person?
"No! Doctor won't die! He won't! " Mu Ling 'er shot to her feet and flew towards the abyss. "I'll go look too, I have to find him!"
Gu Beiyue finally walked over. He crouched down and stuffed the canteen into Han Yunxi's hands before giving her a long look. Without a word, he flew down and chased after Mu Ling 'er.
Few people were loyal to him, but Gu Beiyue was one of them.
Gu Beiyue had called him "Xiao Qi." Just for that, he'd find the man even if he had to climb a mountain of swords or swim through a sea of flames!
Chu Xifeng wanted to speak, but stopped himself. He'd rather esteemed wangfei scold him and interrogate him instead of staying so quiet like this.
He didn't regret protecting esteemed wangfei last night instead of saving Gu Beiyue, but that didn't mean he didn't feel pained!
He wanted to say something but hesitated. In the end, he resolutely jumped down and continued to search.
It wasn't until noon that Gu Beiyue's group returned to the cliff. Mu Ling 'er couldn't help but sob. Gu Beiyue didn't say a word, so Chu Xifeng bowed his head and reported the situation.
"Esteemed wangfei, there's a river at the bottom of the abyss. The shallowest part is still as deep as a person. The current … the current is very fast. Our people searched for a long time … but found nothing. This subordinate … this subordinate had them keep going downstream … "
"You knew long ago that Gu Beiyue was a descendant of the Shadow Clan?" Han Yunxi cut him off.
Gu Beiyue and Mu Ling 'er were both surprised. Gu Beiyue was the white-robed gentleman they'd met at the Sky Pit? They both looked towards Chu Xifeng.
Chu Xifeng had already sent a message to His Highness Duke of Qin last night, but he hadn't received a reply yet. He had no idea how His Highness Duke of Qin would handle the situation.
Faced with esteemed wangfei's scrutinizing gaze, he knew he couldn't escape. If he lied, it'd only make it harder for His Highness Duke of Qin to explain himself.
He bowed his head and replied honestly, "Yes."
"So Long Fei Ye knew long ago too?" Han Yunxi's voice was tinged with anger.
After a while, Chu Xifeng nodded. "Yes."
"Then what kind of person am I?" Han Yunxi's temper finally flared up.
The white-robed gentleman's appearance had made her suspect her own identity. She'd even discussed it with Long Fei Ye multiple times, but she never expected Gu Beiyue to be the white-robed gentleman. Long Fei Ye had known all along, but kept it from her!
Chu Xifeng hastened to explain. "Esteemed wangfei, it was Doctor Gu himself who wanted to keep this a secret! No wonder His Highness Duke of Qin! Doctor Gu said he was the only remaining member of the Shadow Clan. He didn't know if the Western Qin imperial heir was still alive, nor did he want to search for them. Nor did he want to become the Chu Clan's running dog. He said he had a special status and didn't want to stir up trouble. He only wanted to quietly stay as a doctor at Pill Fiend Pharmacy. That's why he begged His Highness Duke of Qin to keep this a secret for him. Esteemed wangfei, this is Doctor Gu's private affairs. If he doesn't want you to know, there's nothing His Highness Duke of Qin can do about it, right? "
In the end, Chu Xifeng's heart was still with his master.
Han Yunxi wasn't afraid of being the Western Qin imperial heir, but she was afraid of lies and conspiracies.
After hearing Chu Xifeng's explanation, she calmed down and asked, "How did Long Fei Ye find out? When did he find out?"
"His Highness has always been suspicious of Doctor Gu. After all … after all, esteemed wangfei was close to him. His Highness was worried about esteemed wangfei's safety, so he investigated multiple times. Then in Western Zhou …"
Chu Xifeng explained how Gu Beiyue had been seriously injured by the Chu Clan and taken hostage. Han Yunxi finally understood everything, including how Long Fei Ye and Gu Beiyue had teamed up to subdue Chu Xifeng to deal with Ning Cheng.
"Does Ning Cheng know of Gu Beiyue's identity?" Han Yunxi asked next.
"His Highness already interrogated him. Chu Xifeng didn't say anything, nor did the two elders of the Chu Clan. Ning Cheng shouldn't know, or else he wouldn't have let Doctor Gu off so easily. "
Chu Xifeng saw esteemed wangfei's lonely expression and was afraid that she wouldn't believe him. He hastened to explain. "Esteemed wangfei, His Highness only found out about Doctor Gu's identity after multiple investigations. If Doctor Gu hadn't been seriously injured by the Chu Clan, His Highness wouldn't have known his secret either. It really was Doctor Gu who told His Highness to hide the truth from you. Esteemed wangfei, aside from this subordinate, none of the Shadow Guard knows of Doctor Gu's identity. His Highness really is … "
Han Yunxi interrupted again. Cold, she said, "If it wasn't Ning Cheng, then who wanted to kill him? That person from last night clearly knew of his identity. "
Hearing this, Chu Xifeng's heart finally settled back into his chest after an entire night of suspense.
Fortunately, esteemed wangfei hadn't gone into a dead end over Gu Beiyue's identity. Otherwise, even His Highness Duke of Qin wouldn't have been able to explain himself.
Chu Xifeng sighed with emotion in his heart. It's no wonder His Highness Duke of Qin has taken a fancy to her. She's different from those unreasonable women.
Chu Xifeng secretly rejoiced, but he had no idea how sad Han Yunxi was feeling.
She respected Gu Beiyue's privacy, but why was Gu Beiyue hiding it from her when even Long Fei Ye knew?
She felt like an outsider who'd been excluded from Gu Beiyue and Long Fei Ye's circle.
Despite her sadness, Han Yunxi didn't blame him. After all, everyone had their own secrets and choices. Just like her transmigrating to this world and her detox system.
She smiled bitterly in her heart. Now it looked like Gu Beiyue didn't need to give her an explanation at all. What right did she have to talk to him like that last night?
But …
But even if he didn't need to give her an explanation, he still had to come back alive and well!
Gu Beiyue, do you know that Yunxi still owes you a 'thank you'?!
You risked your life to save Jun Yi Xie's humiliation, leaving her in a sorry state after wrapping her in white robes.
She fought with Long Fei Ye and injured her shoulder. While she was sleeping soundly, you quietly bandaged her up and left her medicine without leaving a name.
Gu Beiyue, you have to admit what you've done!
Chu Xifeng seized the chance to explain. "Esteemed wangfei, last night that person used Celestial Mountain's sword techniques, but it definitely wasn't His Highness Duke of Qin …"
Before he could finish, Gu grabbed him by the collar. "What did you say?"
Han Yunxi pried his hand away and explained last night's events.
Gu mocked, "With such formidable sword skills, Long Fei Ye should have recognized him."
Gu had just found out that Gu Beiyue was a member of the Shadow Clan. On the surface, he looked just as surprised as Mu Ling 'er, but his heart was filled with waves of shock. He recalled Mute Granny.
He never understood why Long Fei Ye had killed Mute Granny. Besides Mu Yingdong and Lady Lianxin, Mute Granny was the only person who knew about Han Yunxi's origins. Long Fei Ye had killed Mute Granny to silence her.
Long Fei Ye hadn't hidden his identity as a member of the Poison Sect from Han Yunxi, so what was he hiding by killing Mute Granny?
Gu Beiyue had been well-behaved for years in Tianning's Imperial Physician Courtyard. If he really wanted to live a peaceful life, why would he have volunteered to be Pill Fiend Pharmacy's resident doctor? Why would he participate in the medical skills competition in such a high-profile manner and take control of Medical City as the head of a faction?
A frightening thought rose in Gu's mind, causing his teeth to clench. But he didn't say it aloud. He prayed that Gu Beiyue was the same as him, an exception to everything else. Everything he'd done was because he couldn't control his feelings for this woman. There were no other ulterior motives!
"Long Fei Ye is still recuperating on Celestial Mountain. His injuries are very serious, so it'll take him at least a year or so to recover. It couldn't have been him last night, "Han Yunxi intoned.
Chu Xifeng immediately broke out in cold sweat. Although His Highness Duke of Qin hadn't given him any instructions, he felt that he had to say everything. Otherwise, the misunderstanding would grow too big!
"Esteemed wangfei, His Highness Duke of Qin left Celestial Mountain ages ago … His Highness Duke of Qin is at Sandy River right now. He's going to personally lead the troops against Ning Cheng!"
Everyone fell silent at Chu Xifeng's words. Han Yunxi's expression froze on her face. After a while, she muttered, "Chu Xifeng, what did you say?"
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