182 Chapter 182 Mad Scholar (2/2)
Lin Xulian's expression became awkward seeing Gu Kei's emotional face. She momentarily forgot what to say. ”Keikei, calm down will you. No need to report. I want to surprise them. I won't take a long time anyway. For now, get me something to eat. Put a lot of meat, okay?” Lin Xulian calmly said with an indulging older sister tone despite the fact that she is younger by one or two years than Gu Kei.
On the other hand, Gu Lingdao subconsciously looked at the pile of books and scroll on the table hearing Lin Xulian saying that she won't take long. The pile is not small and it would normally take three years to finish understanding their contents. It would then depend on the person on how long he or she could finally grasp and apply the concept in actual practice. He realized that their princess is quite conceited.
”Oh right! You haven't eaten for a year! I will get going then. I will bring you some snacks and tea first then while waiting.” Then Gu Kei ran out towards the direction of the main kitchen. Lin Xulian only watched amused as her figure vanished in a blink of an eye.
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After all the pleasantries, Gu Lingdao guided Lin Xulian towards the low table. ”Princess, now that the ritual succeeded, you should start reading the origin and uses of Gu poisons. As well as how to treat them, of course. These are the records about the Gu clan since the beginning of the clan. If you have any question, feel free to ask this one and the elders.”
Hearing this, Lin Xulian sat cross-legged in the cushion in front of the low table. Her eyes glistened in excitement. Ever since she found that thin book about Gu poisons in Feng Jun Yi's imperial study, her curiosity about it intensifies every day. But now she could finally quench her thirst for these information. So she didn't waste time and started flipping the books and unrolled the scrolls.
Lin Xulian slowly got engrossed in reading. When the pastries arrived, Gu Kei carried it in a small serving table and carefully placed it beside Lin Xulian. Smelling the sweet smell of the pastry, Lin Xulian eyes brightened and sweetly thank Gu Kei. She ate and savored the pastries but still has her attention in the book she's reading. She looks like she's been doing both tasks simultaneously frequently.
Even after the food was served, Lin Xulian still didn't stop multi-tasking. She made the elders hold out the scrolls and books in front of her while her hands and mouth are busy eating. Still reading and eating at the same time like a mad scholar.
The elders wanted to cry. They told her she can ask them for help and guidance. But they were used as book holders instead. She already finished some books but still didn't raise any question. They are all worried whether she understands them or not. However, they chose to wait patiently.
Time passed, Lin Xulian finished a book one after another as if her body totally forgot the concept of time. She didn't rest even for a moment. She continued until the sun rose up high in the sky the next day.
When the elders and clan head Gu Lingdao returned to the ancestral hall the next day, they found their princess still totally engrossed with studying. They could tell that she didn't get a wink of sleep and the sheets of the makeshift bed arranged for her had no wrinkles is the proof. They wanted to persuade her to get some rest. But seeing her bright and focused eyes filled with concentration, they swallowed the words they were about to say.Moments later, Lin Xulian closed the last book she's been reading and took a deep breath. They waited for Lin Xulian's inquiries, but she said nothing. She just took the cushion then placed it in the center of the hall and sat crossed-legged then assumed a lotus position for meditation. They got confused with her action, until after some time she suddenly vomited a lump of black blood!