Chapter 788: Whos going to Medical City? (1/2)

Baili Mingxiang waited quietly. At last, Long Feiye called out to Uncle Gao to stop the carriage when they went through the pass. Baili Mingxiang quickly jumped off the carriage. She had learned quite some martial arts over the past few days. Although her level was average at best, she wasn’t as weak as she used to be and didn’t need an extra step to get off. Though she’d been hoping His Highness Duke of Qin would change his mind, she still was a little disappointed when he did.

Such disappointment reflected her conflicted heart. She knew full well how hard she’d fallen for him. Finally, she understood that love meant pain as well as joy. At least, that was how love had played out in her lifetime. She began to wonder whether His Highness Duke of Qin would go to Medical City himself and make them wait, or bring them with him?

But in the end, it turned out Baili Mingxiang had been naive.

Would her words be enough to affect Long Feiye’s decision? Long Feiye called a shadow guard to his carriaged and instructed him in low tones. Baili Mingxiang could only catch three phrases: after the medical competition, eliminate, and Gu Beiyue. Besides that, she was left in the dark.

Together, the three phrases combined could form a complete sentence: After the medical competition, eliminate Gu Beiyue.

But Baili Mingxiang had no idea whether this was His Highness Duke of Qin’s actual intentions. She only discovered after arriving at Celestial Mountain that Gu Beiyue wasn’t merely a doctor, but had kept in secret communications with His Highness Duke of Qin all this time without either of them telling esteemed wangfei. She had asked A’Dong about it in private, but his answer was simply that no one amongst the shadow guards knew what was going on between the pair except for Chu Xifeng.

If His Highness Duke of Qin is really getting rid of Gu Beiyue after the medical competition, then it’s possible he’s just been using him.

But if that’s not his intention, then who does His Highness Duke of Qin want to eliminate?

Gu Beiyue should be esteemed wangfei’s best friend, right? If she discovers one day that His Highness Duke of Qin’s been hiding this, what will happen then? Baili Mingxiang didn’t dare to entertain the thought. She wanted to remind His Highness Duke of Qin, but lacked the courage to speak up in front of him.

Very soon, that shadow guard left for Medical City while Long Feiye told Uncle Gao coldly, “Let’s go. No rest tonight, we have to reach Sand River within ten days.”

Baili Mingxiang only felt blank as she resumed her seat on the carriage. She suddenly discovered that her own little thoughts and conjectures were a farc. How could she hope to guess His Highness Duke of Qin’s intentions?

However, she had no idea that her guess was spot on. Long Feiye had hesitated, but in the end he held onto the last bit of reason in his heart. He wasn’t reckless or wanton, but had learned since he was old enough to wait and forbear, stay rational and sober, and finally restrain himself.

While Long Feiye was rushing to Sand River, Ning Cheng had already led his army there. He was going to cross it tomorrow, but didn’t expect the latest news from Medical City. The united front of three armies had stopped abruptly because of the news. It was the first time Ning Cheng had felt so oppressed in his life! He got no sleep last night but gathered his advisors in his tent to figure out what to do. In the end, it because a “Han Yunxi Analyzation Meeting.”

Someone sighed with feeling, “Han Yunxi’s such an impressive woman. She cleared the name of the Poison Sect after all these centuries!”

Someone praised, “No wonder Long Feiye was interested in her, she’s not simple, not simple! And no wonder someone like Gu Qishao would help her out.”

Someone questioned, “Say you guys, do you think Long Feiye long knew about the truth of the Poison Sect? Is that why he married Han Yunxi?”

Someone disdained, “So what if Han Yunxi can exonerate the Poison Sect? She doesn’t have the ability to ruin the medical academy. As long as that exists, they’ll be a chance to deal with them! They don’t have any allies in the medical academy.”

Ning Cheng sprawled lazily on his tigerskin chair, his legs resting on the table. His hands were folded beneath his head as he listened to the discussions outside. In the end, he couldn’t resist rubbing his forehead. After listening to repeated cries of “Han Yunxi,” he interrupted the crowd with an irritated tone. “You guys spent an entire night discussing a woman? If there’s anyone who’s analyzed her thoroughly, report the results to your lordship!”

Silence greeted his words. Finally, Ning Cheng said coldly, “Does anyone have objections to us dispatching the troops first thing tomorrow?”

“Your Highness Duke of Ning, there’s no meaning to dispatching troops at a time like this. We might be the target of public criticism instead. As this old official sees it, why not observe the situation for a few more days and see how things progress at Medical City?” an advisor suggested.

“Baili Yuanlong’s already brought his troops here. Do you think he’ll let the matter drop if your lordship doesn’t send out the soldiers?” Ning Cheng retorted.

“Your Highness Duke of Ning, if we don’t send out our troops, Baili Yuanlong will be the target of criticism instead. The south central region’s commander-in-chief’s estate just passed through a calamity. As this old official sees it, Baili Yuanlong won’t really attack us as long as we stop advancing. Even if they want to, we’ll let them make the first move. This old official refuses to believe that Baili Yuanlong’s navy can deal with our red coat cannons when they’ve never been in a real fight before!” the advisor declared.

Ning Cheng’s eyes swept over the crowd before his lips curved up subconsciously. “In other words, everyone agrees to wait and watch?”

“Exactly! At the very least, we should remain unchanged before the Medical Academy chooses its next head!” the advisor replied.

Ning Cheng slapped his thigh. “Fine! Just this once, your lordship will listen to your advice! Send orders to withdraw the troops by three parts. All soldiers are to await further orders!”