146 Chapter 146 Apothecary (1/2)
On Lin Xulian's third day in the Qiangdu country, the clan head Gu Lingdao called her presence in the village entrance. Her companions guided her since she has no idea about the village's layout. Luckily the didn't cover her eyes this time so she was able to appreciate the village's sceneries.
All the houses or courtyards they passed through have simple designs the same as the one they lent to her. They only vary in sizes based on the count of their family members. It is totally different to the villages and towns that Lin Xulian visited before. Here, you can't tell the differences of their social standings. It made you feel like the concept of being rich and poor is non-existent.
Lin Xulian also noticed the large expanse of greenery encircling the village. And most of them are the very rare Buchong herb. Lin Xulian cannot help but salivate white looking at the abundant number of the herbs. As expected, her obvious desire gained more suspicion and distrust from her female companions. They note down that they would report her behavior to the clan head later.
When Lin Xulian and her group finally arrive at the village's entrance, clan head Gu Lingdao and Gu Rin are already there waiting for her. The father and son duo simultaneously turned around to look at her realizing that she finally arrived.
Today, Lin Xulian didn't wear her usual eye catching red robes. Instead, she is wearing a plain black female robes with silver silk thread embroidered in ethnic pattern just like the other women in the village. But it did enough to show her feminine and angelic beauty compared to her handsome yet androgynous one when she is wearing male robes.
Seeing how she looks right now, Gu Rin remembered his conversation with Hu Hai years ago:
”Rin, I met the King's great granddaughter today. Young Master Huang asked me to teach her too. I was completely flabbergasted. I'm expecting a tall, bulky and domineering woman just like our King or her brother or her father. Who would have thought that she is actually a warm girl with a face that completely embodies every definition of a fairy! Although she is taller than most of the young ladies in her age.” Hu Hai said with exaggerated look on his face.
Gu Rin rolled his eyes at his friend's actions. ”Aren't you a married man? Are you not worried that I'll tell your wife how much you admire the young miss?” Gu Rin said with a teasing smile.
”No! No! No! I didn't mean it that way! I'm just describing the young miss for your sake. You are my best friend, aren't you? You wouldn't want to risk your friend's life right?” Hu Hai fawned over his friend. But Gu Rin only gave him a snort of contempt.
Seeing the young woman in front of him that really looks like a fairy, Gu Rin felt like her claim as Lin Xulian is really possible. But he still refuses to fully believe her until the King said so.
Gu Lingdao on the other hand didn't linger any longer and commanded them to move and follow him towards the direction of the castle.
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The three of them only used their qigong to travel. Lin Xulian noticed that there are no carriage or horses around. She realized that their qigong is their only means to travel around their whole country. Lin Xulian didn't mind it at all but she is just a bit worried about the time and distance.