Chapter 805: You have to admit to things yousve done (2/2)

“His Highness had suspicions about Doctor Gu since...since esteemed wangfei was close to him. His Highness was worried about esteemed wangfei’s safety, so he investigated the man. Then at Western Zhou…”

Chu Xifeng explained how Gu Beiyue had been seriously injured by the Chu Clan and then kidnapped as a hostage. Han Yunxi finally understood the whole story and how Long Feiye and Gu Beiyue had joined hands to win over Chu Tianyin against Ning Cheng.

“Does Ning Cheng know Gu Beiyue’s identity?” she asked next.

“His Highness looked into it. Chu Tianyin didn’t say, and the two Chu Clan elders never brought it up either. Ning Cheng shouldn’t know this yet, or else he wouldn’t have released Doctor Gu so easily back then.” Afraid that Han Yunxi wouldn’t believe him, Chu Xifeng quickly explained, “Esteemed wangfei, His Highness only found out about Doctor Gu’s identity after thorough investigations. If Doctor Gu wasn’t so seriously injured by the Chu Clan, then His Highness would have never found out about his secret. It really was Doctor Gu who wanted His Highness to hide this from you. Esteemed wangfei, besides His Highness, none of the other shadow guards know who Gu Beiyue is. His Highness is really--”

“If it’s not Ning Cheng, then who was the one that wanted to kill him?” Han Yunxi interrupted again. “The person last night clearly knew his identity.”

Hearing this, Chu Xifeng’s heart finally settled back into his chest. Thank goodness esteemed wangfei hadn’t thought of extremes when she discovered Gu Beiyue’s identity. Otherwise, no amount of explanations from him or the Duke of Qin would work. He secretly sighed with emotion. It’s no wonder His Highness Duke of Qin fancies this woman. She’s completely different from those argumentative females who plague one with unreasonable demands.

Despite his secret rejoicing, Chu Xifeng had no idea how saddened Han Yunxi was inside. She respected Gu Beiyue’s privacy, but why was he still keeping it a secret even after Long Feiye found out? She felt like an outsider excluded from Long Feiye and Gu Beiyue’s circle. And yet despite her sadness, Han Yunxi couldn’t blame them. After all, everyone had their secrets and the right to choose. Her transmigration and detox system were two such examples. She only smiled bitterly in her mind. Why should Gu Beiyue explain himself to me? What right did I have to say those words to him last night?

But…

But even if he didn’t owe her an explanation, he needed to come back alive and well!

Gu Beiyue, don’t you know that Yunxi owes you a “thanks?!”

You risked your life to save me from Jun Yixie’s assault, you draped me in your white robes when I was in sore straits. You silently bandaged my shoulder wound after Long Feiye and I had an argument, leaving medicine but not your name.

Gu Beiyue, you have to admit to things you’ve done!

Chu Xifeng quickly seized the chance to explain in more detail. “Esteemed wangfei, the person last night used Celestial Mountain swordplay, but he’d definitely not His Highness Duke of Qin--”

“What did you say?” Gu Qishao suddenly grabbed Chu Xifeng by the collar.

Han Yunxi broke them apart and explained everything that happened last night. Gu Qishao only sneered. “If his sword skills are so powerful, then Long Feiye should know who he is.”

When Gu Qishao first heard that Gu Beiyue was from the Shadow Clan, he seemed as surprised as Mu Linger, but his inner heart was already filled with terrifying waves. He remembered the incident with Mute Granny. He couldn’t figure out why Long Feiye had wanted to kill the old woman.[1] Besides Mu Yingdong and Lady Lianxin, Mute Granny was the only person who knew about Han Yunxi’s birth origins. Long Feiye must have killed her to silence her mouth.

Long Feiye never bothered to hide Han Yunxi’s status as the Poison Sect descendant, so what was he hiding with Mute Granny’s death? Gu Beiyue had remained in Tianning’s Imperial Physician Courtyard for so many years. If he really wanted a peaceful life, why did he offer to undertake the role of Pill Fiend Pharmacy physician? And why did he enter the medical skills competition to take over Medical City and become its leader?

A frightening thought began to sprout in Gu Qishao’s mind, but he didn’t voice his ideas. He only prayed that Gu Beiyue and him were both exceptions, two men who simply wanted to help this woman and nothing more!

“Long Feiye is still treating his wounds at Celestial Mountain. He’s seriously injured and won’t recover until a year. It would have been impossible for last night’s man to be him,” Han Yunxi intoned.

Chu Xifeng immediately broke out into cold sweat. Although His Highness Duke of Qin never gave him particular instructions, he felt like he had to tell the entire truth now. Otherwise, the misunderstandings would be humongous!

“Esteemed wangfei, His Highness Duke of Qin has long left Celestial Mountain...right now he’s at the Sandy River and he’ll be leading the troops to fight Ning Cheng soon!”

Everyone fell silent at his words. Han Yunxi’s expression froze on her face before she cried, “Chu Xifeng, what did you say?”

1. He couldn’t figure out why Long Feiye had wanted to kill the old woman - Remember that Mute Granny hung herself, but it’s likely no one but Long Feiye knows she committed suicide out of her own will.