Chapter 229: Truth, just who is he (1/2)

Chapter 229: Truth, just who is he

Luo Zuishan seemed disdainful, but his heart was filled with shock. If not for the kidnapping, he’d probably be asking Han Yunxi in the carriage, ‘How is that boy Gu Qishao doing?’ this instant, right? He had watched Gu Qishao grow up, so there was probably no one else in the world who understood him better, right?

Any woman that Gu Qishao could mention at a moment’s notice couldn’t be simple!

Moreover, Gu Qishao not only constantly referred to this “Poison lass,” but had actually helped her immensely. If not for him, Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue would probably been assigned the death penalty by now.

“What kind of special is ‘nothing special?’” Gu Qishao’s voice betrayed a rare tone of anxiety. He’d always stuck to his own way of doing things, being an unruly type. Why did someone else’s opinion suddenly turn so important?

Luo Zuishan found it unbelievable and couldn’t help asking, “Boy, did you take a fancy to her poison arts or the person herself?”

The scatter-brained Gu Qishao seemed to lose his train of thought for a second before giving a serious, determined answer. “Of course it’s her poison arts.”

“What’s so noteworthy about her poison skills? Are they better than yours? When I saw her use those poison needles, it wasn’t much to look at,” Luo Zuishan belittled on purpose. Though he knew nothing about assassination weapons, he could tell the speed of those poison needles had been uncanny.

“They’re average at most, in fact…truthfully speaking, they’re nothing much at all,” Gu Qishao grinned.

Of course Luo Zuishan didn’t believe it. He stretched out his words and spoke in an odd tone as he probed further. “Tru…ly…?”

Only then did Gu Qishao realize he was probing. He instantly rolled his eyes and adopted an indifferent expression. “It’s your choice whether or not to believe it. You can forget about it if you don’t.”

“Hmph!” Now Luo Zuishan was angry. His eyes narrowed as he drew closer to Gu Qishao. “Rascal, for the sake of a trifling girl who knows poisons, you used this old man’s title as a director to apply for the command tablet from the Council of Elders. Do you think this is amusing? Just what do you see in that girl?”

Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue had been locked in the imperial prisons for two days when Luo Zuishan had rushed over from the distant Northern Li Country with command tablet in hand. Such speed was all due to Gu Qishao. Now he was really angry. Gu Qishao had not only told him of Xi Yubo’s misdiagnosis, but placed his title as director at stake for that command tablet.

No no, to put it more accurately, Gu Qishao had acted first and reported afterwards. First he placed Luo Zuishan’s title as director at stake to get the tablet, then told Luo Zuishan about Xi Yubo’s misdiagnosis. In the end, it forced Luo Zuishan to have no choice but make an appearance. If Luo Zuishan had no way to confirm that Xi Yubo’s diagnosis was wrong this time, then he’d lose his title as director. But he had no idea what was wrong with Long Tianmo’s stomach even now.

His confidence that the Council of Elders would overturn Xi Yubo all came from the fact that Gu Qishao would help him. Once they got to Medical City, he could tell him the secret to Long Tianmo’s stomach. Though it was reasonable to trust Gu Qishao with such hefty matters, if the latter didn’t have any motive besides rescuing that girl, then Luo Zuishan would still feel grieved.

“I’ve taken a fancy to her poison skills,” Gu Qishao replied, the same as before.

Luo Zuishan didn’t speak, but his gaze suddenly turned sharp enough to slice through everything as he glared at Gu Qishao. In the end, he still didn’t believe his reply. Still, the more he stares, the brighter Gu Qishao smiled.

“Heheh, I took a fancy to her along the way as well.”

Could you take a fancy to someone ‘along the way?’

As Gu Qishao spoke, he straightened up from his lazy perch on a tree branch and started walking back the way they’d came. Han Yunxi was probably waiting there for him to bring back Luo Zuishan. He’d helped that girl once again. Why did he like helping her so much?

Luo Zuishan watched his retreating figure while deep in thought, pondering over his reply just then. Suddenly, he came to a realization and said in surprise, “Boy, she wouldn’t be…she wouldn’t be the person you’ve been looking for all this time, would she?”

Gu Qishao had been looking for a person–female–the entire time. Of all the people in the world, only Luo Zuishan knew this fact. Gu Qishao’s footsteps faltered, but he quickly recovered his usual speed. His answer to Luo Zuishan was nothing more than the silent but bewitching figure of his back. He seemed to be walking as he pleased, but his minute steps were very fast. By the time Luo Zuishan caught up, they’d already returned to where the carriage had stopped. However, the scene before them left the inquisitive Luo Zuishan gaping dumbstruck. Even Gu Qishao’s expression changed.

How had this happened?

Han Yunxi and Xi Yubo’s carriages had completely overturned like the scene of a violent struggle. Xi Yubo and Gu Beiyue had both been injured and were sprawled on the side, while Han Yunxi…had disappeared!

“Where’s Han Yunxi?” Gu Qishao asked angrily as he grabbed Gu Beiyue by the collar.

“When you two left, another wave of assassins appeared. These three must have been part of the same group, their target was none other than Qin Wangfei. Esteemed wangfei was hopelessly outnumbered against them,” Gu Beiyue said seriously.

When Gu Qishao finally understood, he pushed Gu Beiyue aside. “I’ve been played!”