Chapter 227: Favored protection, overthinking things (2/2)
“Qinwang Rong, Director Luo is just making a jest. You mustn’t take it to heart. Since Medical City has regulations, we’ll go with their rules.”
So speaking, he shot a significant look towards Qinwang Rong. Though the other was reluctant to compromise, he didn’t say anything and whisked his sleeves angrily before getting on the carriage. Luo Zuishan had already gotten the advantage on their first meeting. Luo Zuishan didn’t draw back here, but arrogantly told Xi Yubo to bring over the carriage containing the crown prince so his own assistant could drive it. If Luo Zuishan could be said to be a flamboyant and outgoing peacock, then Xi Yubo was an astute and reserved old fox. Han Yunxi was a little concerned by Xi Yubo’s present attitude.
“You two, still not coming over?”
Finally, Luo Zuishang looked at Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue, who both hurried down the steps.
“This junior Gu Beiyue greets Senior Luo.”
“This junior Han Yunxi has long heard of Director Luo’s great name. Many thanks to senior for coming to our rescue.”
Gu Beiyue was gentle and refined while Han Yunxi was polite and modest, but Luo Zuishan only glanced at her before giving a cold snort. “Lending a hand to save a useless trash like you? Heheh, don’t waste your feelings on someone uninterested or assume that’s the case. This old man’s simply doing things according to regulations.”
Han Yunxi’s smile turned stiff on her face. Fine, this old geezer did everything for the sake of embarrassing Xi Yubo. She really had thought too much. Luo Zuishan, though, did take an interest in Gu Beiyue.
“Gu Yuandong’s1 grandson?”
Gu Beiyue hastened to answer. “That would be this junior. Grandfather often mentioned Senior Luo when he was alive…”
But before he could finish, Luo Zuishan cut him off with a cold snort as well. “Your grandfather’s medical skills were only so-so, I think you’re more or less the same.”
Urk…
Even the good-tempered Gu Beiyue turned stiff and grew at a loss for words.
“You’ll drive the carriage, follow the one up front,” Luo Zuishan tossed these words at him before climbing onto his own, leaving Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue to exchange looks. Soon enough, Luo Zuishan lost patience and urged, “Why are you both still standing there? If you don’t want a ride, you can run there yourself!”
This old man wasn’t cute at all!
Gu Beiyue obediently went to drive the carriage, but Han Yunxi hesitated to look around them. She didn’t see anything or anyone, such as a certain familiar silhouette. Forget it. Under these circumstances, Long Feiye not showing his face was the most sensible choice. Han Yunxi lifted her skirts and stepped onto the carriage, but instead of going inside, she sat down by Gu Beiyue instead. The young medical assistant’s carriage led the way, while Qinwang Rong and Xi Yubo’s carriage followed behind them. Gradually, the row of carriages left the justice courts far behind.
At this moment, a figure standing atop the justice court roof grew more and more distinct. His hands were clasped behind his back, his figure tall and lofty as the wind whipped past his black hair. In the dusky light, his towering form and cold eyes gave off an icy edge. He seemed like, if nothing else, a king looking disdainfully down at the world.
Soon enough, Chu Xifeng arrived to report softly, “Your Highness, Wang Gong’s found him. It really was someone surnamed Gu, but…it was Gu Qishao, not Gu Beiyue.”
“Gu Qishao?”
Long Feiye found this unexpected. He’d always known that Gu Qishao had important origins, but never thought he’d get involved with Medical City. Amongst Cloud Realm Continent’s four great cities of Medicine City, Medical City, Carefree City and the City of Daughters, Medical City held the greatest power and the most difficult people to deal with. Leaving aside Emperor Tianhui, even Long Feiye didn’t want to offend them easily. What was the relationship between Gu Qishao and Medical City? Why did that guy want to find out about Han Yunxi’s background? Long Feiye watched the departing carriages fade into the distance before he silently gave chase.
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Even at top speeds, it took about 10 days to reach Medical City. Five to six days had already passed, but Luo Zuishan hadn’t spoken a single word on his own to Han Yunxi or Gu Beiyue. This old man. Even if he disdains us, he should ask about the crown prince’s illness at least, right? After all, Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue had the clearest picture of the situation.
Today after noon, Han Yunxi took the initiative to sit inside the carriage, only to see old Luo sitting in the main seat with his arms crossed, eyes fast asleep. His expression was as stingy and harsh as ever.
This old man had dragged things out to this extent. Did he have full confidence to face off against Xi Yubo? Did he know that Long Tianmo’s previous illness was fetus in fetu? Xi Yubo could face the Council of Elders and their consultation calmly, and it seemed he had a card in his sleeve as well. With both sides like this, Han Yunxi didn’t know whether she should worry or relax. She glanced a few times at Luo Zuishan before trying to sound him out.
“Senior Luo…”
1. Gu Yuandong (顾远东) – Yuandong is a loanword that literally means “Far East.”