Chapter 342: Beiyue, you’re the only one left (2/2)

“Chee chee…” Lil Thing cheeped lightly a few times before collapsing on top of Gu Beiyue. It was so tired, it really wanted to sleep!

Mama Yunxi, is it okay if I sleep with the gentleman?

Han Yunxi quickly scooped Lil Thing into her hands, only to see that both its eyes were shut. It had slipped into unconsciousness and seemed much lighter than before. Lil Thing must have lost too much blood. She recalled how Gu Beiyue had told her the little gu shu needed time to recover after giving up its detoxification blood. Fortunately, Lil Thing wouldn’t die. Otherwise, Han Yunxi wouldn’t know what to do. She carefully took care of Lil Thing’s injury before placing him in a small chest filled with all sorts of poisons and nourishing medicine. She didn’t know when Lil Thing would wake up, but once it did, it could start refilling its stomach immediately.

After taking care of Lil Thing, Han Yunxi kept her vigil by Gu Beiyue’s bedside while Zhao mama and Chu Xifeng kept watch over her. The only difference this time was that Zhao mama felt much happier. She dearly hoped that His Highness Duke of Qin could come back soon!

Gu Beiyue lay there quietly, his complexion looking far better after Lil Thing had fed him its blood. In fact, he looked even healthier than before. Currently, he was lost in a half-awake doze. He seemed to be dreaming, but he also felt like he’d returned to the past. Back then, his parents and grandfather were still alive. Everyday,he had to soak in a big tub of medicine with his father to nurture his body. He also had to drink endless brews of bitter medicine. Like his father, he had been born with a weak constitution and nearly died young.

His mother had been an extremely gentle woman, who would often caress his head to comfort him. “Beiyue, don’t be afraid! You won’t die. Father and mother will always be by your side.”

But one day, father had fallen asleep in the big tub of medicine and never woke up. Mother had been as warm as always, stroking his head as she comforted him. “Beiyue, don’t be afraid. Grandfather will always be by your side.”

That very same day, mother had left him as well.

Grandfather was as warm and gentle as his mother. He told him, “Beiyue, you’re the only one left. You cannot die.”

From that day on, grandfather found all sorts of rare and famous medicines to bolster his sickly, fragile body. He hadn’t been this weak for a long, long time. It resembled his childhood years, when he would frequently faint away. He dearly wanted to keep sleeping forever, but again came the voice to echo by his ear.

“Beiyue, you’re the only one left. You cannot die…”

Gu Beiyue seemed to see the indistinct forms of his parents smiling gently at him, and felt like he’d returned once more to his ignorant and clueless childhood. But when he slowly opened his eyes, he saw the captivating face of that woman, looking solemn and serious. He gave a mild start before breaking into a smile. The warmth and sorrow of his dream he hid away without a trace.

“Esteemed wangfei, you saved me?”

Han Yunxi knew that Gu Beiyue would wake up, but she never expected him to wake up so soon. Pleasantly surprised, she nodded and said, “Mhm, it’s good that you’re awake!”

“Excellent, excellent!” Zhao mama was thrilled as she went to pour some water.

Han Yunxi studiously took Gu Beiyue’s pulse and found that he was more or less normal. She finally set her cares at rest.

“Esteemed wangfei must have used some sort of miracle medicine on me?” Gu Beiyue was clearer than anyone on how his boy worked. There was a warm energy currently seeping into his veins and doing a stellar job at repairing his essence qi. If not for this energy, he might be still be unconscious for the next few hours.

“Lil Thing’s blood,” Han Yunxi had scooted closer to whisper the answer by his ear. Although she withdrew very quickly, Zhao mama was still stunned by the sight!

Esteemed wangfei, even if you’re trying to make His Highness unhappy, you can’t keep so close to that man! Serious consequences would happen!

Zhao mama hastily offered up her water, planning to stick herself between her mistress and Gu Beiyue, when Chu Xifeng suddenly cried out, “Who is it? Show yourself!”

As soon as he finished speaking, assassins appeared outside the east and western windows. All of them held long swords in their hands as they aimed for Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue.

“Ah…! Someone, come! There are assassins! Assassins!” Zhao mama shouted as she shielded Han Yunxi behind her. There were quite a few assassins present, and all of them looked to be high level experts. Chu Xifeng was soon overwhelmed by their numbers. Fortunately, the Duke of Qin’s guards were quick to show up. Despite this, they couldn’t fully suppress the assassins, either. Anyone who could trespass into the Duke of Qin’s estate all the way here couldn’t be someone simple.

Suddenly, a sword stabbed straight towards Zhao mama. Lying on the bed, Gu Beiyue had a full view of the entire scene! He cried out, “Zhao mama, esteemed wangfei, be careful!”

“Little Chu!” Zhao mama shouted in fear. But Chu Xifeng was currently being blocked by three other assailants. The other guards were similarly overwhelmed.

Han Yunxi kept her cool and waited for the assassin to strike before she silently released one of her hidden needles.

Unfortunately…