Chapter 522: Never let her know (1/2)
Chapter 522: Never let her know
Pill Fiend Pharmacy’s guest hall was covered in silence. In the end, it was Long Feiye who spoke first.
“Gu Beiyue, what do you think about all this?”
Gu Beiyue rose to his feet. “Your Highness Duke of Qin, esteemed wangfei, this one is an expert at treating illnesses and looking after patients. Regarding this matter…this one really is at a loss. There are still a few prescriptions for this one to check back at the pharmacy, so this one shall take his leave now.”
He left the room as soon as he finished speaking. Naturally, a doctor like him wouldn’t understand much, but why didn’t he leave the scene earlier? Long Feiye had his reasons for questioning the man, who evaded his questions just as intentionally. Long Feiye’s own heart had its share of reservations and precautions against Gu Beiyue. Han Yunxi didn’t consider so much, being too preoccupied with Mu Linger’s matters. She hesitated before asking, “Old Fiend, Mu Linger’s probably out of South Ning City by now. Why don’t you escort her to Medicine City?”
Mu Linger’s visitation rights every three months would ensure that she didn’t die while in the Council of Elders’ hands. Moreover, members of the Mu Clan would be around to shield her as well. However, it would be the Xie Clan’s people escorting back to Medicine City. With an attitude like Head Elder Xie’s, it was possible that he’d try to torture her on the sly. The Mu Clan had run rampant for so many years that many other clans besides the Xie resented them. Wouldn’t Head Elder Xie take this chance to vent his grievances?
Once Gu Qi Sha took off his giant cape, nobody would link his identity with Pill Fiend. Even if he was caught, it wouldn’t be a big deal. While Han Yunxi was considering all this, Gu Qi Sha removed his cape and teased, “Poison lass, since when was I ever ‘old?’”
At a time like this, he’s still making jokes?!
Han Yunxi lost her temper. “What, should I call you ‘Little Fiend’ instead?”
Urk… For a second, Gu Qishao was rendered speechless.
“Follow them. After the Xie and Wang Clans come to discuss prices for their medicinal ingredients, His Highness and I will make our way to Medicine City as well,” Han Yunxi said seriously.
Regardless of what Ouyang Ningnuo was planning, their most important goal at present was to stop Jun Yixie from tricking Head Elder Xie into convincing the Mu Clan to marry Mu Linger off. As opponents on opposite sides, they couldn’t warn Head Elder Xie outright because the man would never believe them. He’d just suspect them of trying to sow discord instead. But they could certainly use the Wang Clan to pass on the word, making the meaning entirely different.
Gu Qishao seemed unhappy at the suggestion and glanced at Long Feiye. “With His Highness Duke of Qin’s skills, he could even steal the person back without anyone the wiser. Wouldn’t that be more to the point? Why are we bothering to mess around with those folks in the first place?”
Long Feiye simply sat drinking his tea in silence, while Han Yunxi rolled her eyes. “Then what is Mu Linger supposed to do after that? Hide in a room forever without seeing anyone else? Or change her name and looks?” If force was an option, would she and Long Feiye have allowed Mu Linger to be taken away from their very doorstep?
Once again, Gu Qishao was rendered speechless.
“Hurry up, are you going or not?” Han Yunxi sounded brusque.
Gu Qishao could only reply faintly, “I’ll go. But you have to promise me, never tell Mu Linger that I’m Gu Qi Sha.” If that lass finds out, how am I supposed to spend the rest of my days at Pill Fiend Pharmacy?
Han Yunxi gave a start before she sprang to her feet. She raised a hand above her head and vowed, “From today until I die, I won’t give Mu Linger half a hint to your identity! Otherwise, may Pill Fiend Pharmacy never make any money!”
Gu Qishao digested her words and felt something about them sounded off, but Han Yunxi simply feigned anger and kicked his leg. “Satisfied now? Hurry after them already.”
Gu Qishao was lazy to dig into his doubts. After all, since when had he ever been serious with Han Yunxi? He stood up in turn and proclaimed, “Don’t worry. Only this old fellow’s allowed to bully that lass!” Then he turned with a wave. “Poison lass, see you in Medicine City!”
Seeing Gu Qishao’s easygoing silhouette, Long Feiye’s lips rose in a gloating smile. “Idiot!”
Han Yunxi cast him a doubtful look, causing him to stop grinning immediately. He clearly his throat awkwardly and intoned, “Ouyang Ningnuo should know very well that Jun Yixie and the Mu Clan have a deal.”
“Ouyang Ningnuo’s got consierable connections with all three of the great clans in Medicine City. He’s got plenty of eyes and ears otherwise too, and even knew of the secret drug trades with the black market, much less something like this,” Han Yunxi remarked, before asking, “Your Highness, you’ve already thought of a scheme, haven’t you?”
Long Feiye had been planning to target Medicine City in the first place, so why would he back down now that Jun Yixie had shown up too?
“Wait until the Wang and Xie Clan representatives arrive. Write a letter to hurry them up,” Long Feiye said coldly.
With Gu Qishao looking after Mu Linger, Han Yunxi was free to stop worrying. She knew that no matter how anxious she felt, she needed slow, deliberate planning to get things done. After all, they weren’t just facing an ordinary enemy.
“Alright!” she had already walked to the door when she turned back and added, “Long Feiye, you…look very attractive when you smile!” Then Han Yunxi grinned and left a certain man coughing in her wake. Apparently, Long Feiye had choked on his tea.