After learning of Long Fei Ye's true identity, Han Yunxi sat there in a daze, unable to recover her senses for a long time.
Shen Jueming knitted his brows in worry, while Luo Zuishan's expression was gloomy and furious.
To them, this news was too sudden and shocking. Meanwhile, Chu Xifeng and Xu Donglin stood on one side with their heads bowed, afraid to look at esteemed wangfei's face.
In the silence of the room, the slanting sunlight was like the footprints of time. As the sun set in the west, it gradually faded away until it disappeared behind the window.
A servant girl came in to light the lamp, but Shen Jueming dismissed her.
Shen Jueming lit the lamp himself and broke the silence. "Esteemed wangfei, Doctor Gu's matter …"
Only then did Han Yunxi raise her head. She wasn't sure if it was because she hadn't slept all night, but her bright eyes were now dim and lifeless. She looked like she'd fallen ill and was extremely wan and sallow.
She took a sip of water before answering Shen Jueming. "I'll use Gu Beiyue's name to issue orders for the academy head to abolish the 'medical sanctions' ban. We'll forever maintain a neutral stance. No matter the reason, the medical academy will never participate in the struggles of any country or organization. It's only responsible for its patients! "
Jueming was thrilled. "This is Medical City's fortune and Cloud Realm Continent's fortune! Esteemed wangfei is wise and brilliant! "
Jueming wasn't sure if Han Yunxi had long known about Long Fei Ye's origins, but he was worried that Han Yunxi would use Medical City as a weapon to punish Tianning if the south central regions' commander-in-chief's estate went to war with Tianning.
In that case, Han Yunxi hadn't disappointed him.
"It's not that I'm wise and brilliant, but Gu Beiyue's intentions to begin with. Send orders that Doctor Gu will enter seclusion today and won't see anyone or any patients. The academy head's affairs will be handled by the Vice Council and Council of Elders, "Han Yunxi added.
"Esteemed wangfei, don't worry. Old Man knows what to do."
As Shen Jueming spoke, he gave Luo Zuishan a look, indicating for him to leave. However, Luo Zuishan pretended not to see and refused to leave.
Shen Jueming had no choice but to leave first. Firstly, he didn't want to interfere too much with the affairs of the South Central Commander-In-Chief's manor. Secondly, Gu Beiyue's fate was unknown. There were many things in the medical academy that he had to take charge of.
After Shen Jueming left, Luo Zuishan immediately sneered, "No wonder! No wonder! "
"What do you mean?" Xu Donglin asked angrily.
"The Shadow Clan's loyalty to Western Qin's royal family is well known to the world. The East Qin Crown Prince killing him is perfectly justified! "Luo Zuishan suppressed his anger.
As a doctor, he respected Gu Beiyue and remembered Gu Beiyue's kindness in saving Xiao Qi. After hearing about last night's events on the cliff and learning of Long Fei Ye's true identity, it was hard for him not to suspect the Long Fei Ye.
"Luo Zuishan, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't speak whatever you want. Do you know what you're saying?"
"May I ask Guard Chu, if you and your master both know Doctor Gu's identity, does Doctor Gu know that your master is a descendant of the East Qin imperial clan?" Luo Zuishan asked.
At this, Han Yunxi finally looked towards Chu Xifeng. Without a doubt, she wanted to ask the same question.
Chu Xifeng pursed his lips, unable to answer.
From what he understood, His Highness Duke of Qin hadn't revealed any information about East Qin to Gu Beiyue. If that was revealed, Gu Beiyue would hate His Highness more than anything, much less work with him.
Actually, Chu Xifeng couldn't figure out his master either!
He always thought that His Highness Duke of Qin and Gu Beiyue were working together purely to use Gu Beiyue. It wasn't until His Highness Duke of Qin gave the south central regions' commander-in-chief's estate to Gu Beiyue and secretly worked with him to deal with the old fox that he discovered that His Highness Duke of Qin trusted Gu Beiyue completely.
Even now, he couldn't figure out why His Highness Duke of Qin trusted the Shadow Clan. The Shadow Clan was loyal to Western Qin's imperial clan to the death, which meant they were East Qin's old enemies!
"Guard Chu, I'm asking you a question!" Luo Zuishan urged.
Chu Xifeng knew that if he answered truthfully, it'd be disadvantageous for His Highness, but he also knew he couldn't lie about this.
Who would believe that the Shadow Clan would work with the East Qin crown prince willingly?
Luo Zuishan waited patiently while Han Yunxi remained silent. In the end, Chu Xifeng gave in to the pressure and said, "Doctor Gu … didn't know."
Han Yunxi remained expressionless, but her hands tightened around her teacup. Luo Zuishan shot to his feet and demanded, "What kind of good intentions does Long Fei Ye have?"
Perhaps Luo Zuishan's voice was too loud, but Han Yunxi's body visibly trembled.
"Luo Zuishan, this has nothing to do with you.
Please … "Luo Zuishan cut him off before he could finish." Academy Head Gu's business is my medical academy's business. How could it have nothing to do with Old Man? You don't dare to answer Old Man's questions. What, do you have a guilty conscience? "
"His Highness Duke of Qin gave the south central regions' commander-in-chief's estate to Gu Beiyue. How could he have bad intentions?" Chu Xifeng argued.
"Heheh, then why did Long Fei Ye hide his identity from Doctor Gu?" Luo Zuishan asked next.
Chu Xifeng was at a loss for words. His Highness Duke of Qin and Gu Beiyue were absolute opposites. There was no reason for them to make peace! They could only hide things and use them.
This was a dead end! Just like the enmity between the imperial clans of Eastern and Western Qin, it would never be resolved.
Chu Xifeng couldn't explain himself, so he could only look towards Han Yunxi. "Esteemed wangfei, that man from last night couldn't have been His Highness. He's still in the army, so how could he be in Medical City?"
He thought, I can only do my best to convince esteemed wangfei that the dark-robed assassin wasn't His Highness Duke of Qin. That's the only way to give His Highness Duke of Qin a chance to explain himself.
Han Yunxi's eyes flickered with disappointment. Chu Xifeng had no idea how much his mistress wanted him to keep explaining himself and give her a reason to stop her suspicions!
"Long Fei Ye isn't the only expert in Tianshan Kenzō, right?" Luo Zuishan laughed coldly.
"Esteemed wangfei, this subordinate doesn't understand the relationship between His Highness and Gu Beiyue either. But this subordinate is certain that the man from last night wasn't His Highness! Esteemed wangfei, you mustn't think too much. This subordinate will arrange for you to go back right now. If there's anything, you can discuss it with His Highness face to face. It's better than making wild guesses here! "Chu Xifeng coaxed.
Han Yunxi finally spoke, her voice as cold as water. "He not only tricked Gu Beiyue, but me as well."
After everything that had happened last night, she still insisted that the assassin wasn't Long Fei Ye. Wasn't it because Long Fei Ye lacked a reason to kill Gu Beiyue?
And now, Long Feiye's birth was the reason!
How could she trust him now? How could she not be suspicious?
He hid his injuries and put on an act for the spies, so she'd accept it.
But why did he hide his identity? Even if she wanted to admit it, she needed a reason! Moreover, she didn't want to admit it!
Over the past three to four years, she'd discussed the enmity between the Eastern and Western Qin multiple times, as well as the whereabouts of the Seven Noble Families. When she suspected that she was a descendant of the Western Qin imperial clan, she even told him that if she really was, she couldn't help him take control of Cloud Realm Continent.
But what about him?! He'd hidden himself so deeply!
She'd even asked his birth parents about it, but he'd pushed everything to the Tang Clan!
Just because she didn't pursue the matter didn't mean she could lie to him!
Liking someone had nothing to do with his past or identity. She respected his past and his privacy, waiting for the day when he was willing to tell her everything.
But who would have thought that she'd find out everything about him in this way?
When Gu Beiyue was assassinated and the war broke out, he announced everything to the world. Did that count as telling her? Then what did she count for? In his heart, was she any different from the rest of the world?
What a joke!
Chu Xifeng broke out in cold sweat. He was so nervous that he didn't know what to say. Xu Donglin hastened to explain himself. "Esteemed wangfei, that assassin from last night had martial arts skills on par with His Highness. Even Celestial Mountain doesn't have people like that! The Honored Elders won't leave the mountain, you know that! "
Hearing this, Chu Xifeng perked up again.
Luo Zuishan didn't know that the old man in Kenzō had lost all his martial arts for the sake of His Highness Duke of Qin, but esteemed wangfei did!
"Esteemed wangfei, it's very possible that the assassin from last night was from the Heretical Sword Sect!" Chu Xifeng said urgently.
Han Yunxi waved a hand. "All of you, get out."
Chu Xifeng and Xu Donglin still wanted to coax her, but Luo Zuishan shooed them out. Luo Zuixiao wanted to stay, but Han Yunxi chased her out as well.
Luo Zuishan immediately went to the Poison Sect's forbidden grounds to find Gu, while Chu Xifeng and Xu Donglin stood guard outside, their hearts burning with anxiety.
"Boss, has His Highness replied yet?" Xu Donglin asked in a low voice.
"It'd be good if he did." Chu Xifeng's handsome face was as sorrowful as an old tangerine. "This won't do. I have to write another letter to His Highness. Esteemed wangfei must be suspecting him!"
"Boss, say, why did His Highness … why did he lie to esteemed wangfei?" Xu Donglin asked timidly. When Chu Xifeng didn't answer, he muttered to himself, "Esteemed wangfei and Doctor Gu are close friends. Could it be that His Highness was afraid of esteemed wangfei's objections, so he hid everything and used Gu Beiyue … to cut the weeds and dig up the roots?"
Slap!
There was a loud thud as Chu Xifeng slapped Xu Donglin's mouth.
Xu Donglin wanted to cry from the pain, but he didn't dare to speak. Chu Xifeng went to write a letter and came back when he saw Tang Li had arrived. But Tang Li had been turned away at the door just like the rest of them.
Xu Donglin had already told Tang Li everything.
"You mean to say that my big bro didn't tell her about the East Qin imperial clan before the war started?" Tang Li couldn't believe it.
Chu Xifeng and Xu Donglin both shook their heads.
"That's impossible!" Tang Li grew anxious. "My big bro would definitely tell her something so important before the war started! Didn't she get my big bro's letter last night? "
Chu Xifeng and Xu Donglin still shook their heads.
"Then what about Gu Beiyue? Did Gu Beiyue get the letter? "Tang Li asked next.
Chu Xifeng and Xu Donglin shook their heads again. Last night, Long Fei Ye had not only written a huge letter to Beiyue, but also sent a Shadow Guard to tell him a few things. Unfortunately, the Shadow Guard who knew the details had died at the hands of an assassin last night.
Just what did the Shadow Guard say to Gu Beiyue? What did he put in the letter for Gu Beiyue? It had already disappeared into the abyss with Gu Beiyue.
Tang Li felt a little powerless. He, Chu Xifeng, and Xu Donglin all sat by the door, waiting for Long Fei Ye's reply.
The East Qin crown prince's battle for revenge not only shocked Medical City, but all of Cloud Realm Continent.
Bai Yanqing almost fell out of his chair when he heard the news. He grabbed Bai Yuqiao by the collar and raged, "Impossible! Long Fei Ye's still recovering on Celestial Mountain!"
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