Chapter 1155: May we never meet again (1/2)
Cloud Realm Continent’s most authoritative physician Gu Beiyue had given his diagnosis, so everyone relaxed somewhat. Han Yunxi gave a long exhale and told herself to calm down. She really couldn’t afford to affect her baby anymore.
“It’s getting late, everyone’s dismissed! We can talk about the rest tomorrow!” Long Feiye said, then instructed Xu Donglin in low tones, “Ask Fourth Young Miss Ren to come over tomorrow morning.”
After getting rid of the huge poison tumor that was Bai Yanqing, there were few complications left. But Long Feiye didn’t plan to let Han Yunxi get involved with any details. Although winter was still far off, he was already considering sending her to the Plum Blossom Sea in Jiangnan to rest.
“Go back to the rooms first. I’ll come after I deal with some matters,” Long Feiye murmured.
Docile and obedience, Han Yunxi nodded while stroking her stomach. She figured she’d get a good night’s sleep and energize her spirits first. Then Fourth Young Miss Ren could give her an examination and a few days’ rest before she got busy. There were still plenty of things to do.
When everyone scattered, Gu Qishao headed for the roofs, his destination unknown. Long Feiye immediately had Chu Xifeng give chase, while Gu Beiyue had long noticed the signs. “Your Highness,” he said in a low voice, “It’s possible that losing the Moye sword spirit and overusing his vines exhausted too much of Qishao’s blood and qi. The situation doesn’t look good. I took his pulse in the sealed dimension and didn’t find anything amiss, but it’s better to have him rest a few days.”
“I’ll leave him and Tang Li to you,” Long Feiye replied. Although they had just left the maze, he didn’t dare to waste a moment’s time. Turning to Xu Donglin, he said, “Send all of the letters from the past few days to the side hall. Also, have the scouts in charge of Northern Li hurry over.”
“Yes, Your Highness!” Xu Donglin set off before suddenly doubling back. “Your Highness, there’s one piece of urgent news.”
Long Feiye stopped walking while Gu Beiyue turned back as well.
“Mu Qingwu is still trapped inside the maze, and...Duanmu Yao’s whereabouts are unknown. It’s very possible she’s inside too,” Xu Donglin said.
“Find someone to bring Mu Qingwu out of there,” Long Feiye said coldly.
“Then...what about Duanmu Yao?” Xu Donglin asked timidly.
Long Feiye turned on his heel without a word. Xu Donglin knew that meant His Highness couldn’t care less...she could go die for all he wanted!
Seeing Long Feiye’s form vanish beyond the courtyard, Gu Beiyue walked over. “Guard Xu, it’s difficult to navigate that maze. Let me take a trip. All of you have been busy the past few days and deserve a break.”
“This...how about this subordinate come with you?” Xu Donglin asked.
“No need. I’ll be there and back shortly,” Gu Beiyue’s speed left Xu Donglin with no words to retort.
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Late at night, Tang Li’s doors and shutters remained shut. No matter how bitterly Ning Jing cried, or now little Tang Li recognized her, they were at least together now. Han Yunxi washed away the musty air of the underground maze and felt refreshed. She lied on the bed and waited for Long Feiye to return while thinking over a few things. For example, there was finding Ning Jing a dentist, and whether or not to let Su Xiaoyu meet her potential master…
She waited and thought until she eventually drifted off to sleep. This used to be impossible without Long Feiye by her side, but her large stomach made staying awake impossible. Long Feiye was right next door. He saw a servant girl turn down the lights and knew that Han Yunxi was asleep, giving him ease of mind to deal with his mini mountain of letters.
Su Xiaoyu was still asleep with no idea that her master had returned.[1]
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Gu Beiyue quickly reached the maze entrance and stood reviewing the layout from memory to recall where they ran into Mu Qingwu. It wasn’t certain whether the man had stayed put or wandered off elsewhere. He soon recalled the stone room, but by the time he got there, the room was empty. Without a choice, Gu Beiyue could only drag his tired body around the maze to search. Fortunately, it didn’t take long before he found Mu Qingwu in another stone room. He was sitting there spacing out, but brightened at the sight of Gu Beiyue.
“You’ve all caught Bai Yanqing?”
Gu Beiyue glanced at the rations on the side and smiled softly. “It’s lucky that Young General brought rations with you, or else I would have picked up a corpse.”
“It would’ve only taken a few days at most. Even without food, I’m not that weak,” Mu Qingwu said seriously. He had waited in the original room for a long time before getting hungry, then used his memory to find the original stone room that held him captive. Bai Yanqing had left food here. He thought of going back to the other room, but lost his sense of direction after leaving the door and decided to stay put.
“Young General was this certain that we’d come back for you?” Gu Beiyue was still smiling.
“Definitely!” Mu Qingwu hesitated, before adding, “The princess isn’t so heartless.”
“Young General, Bai Yanqing’s been killed. The princess and the rest have already left as well…” Before Gu Beiyue could finish, Mu Qingwu cut him off.
“Doesn’t Bai Yanqing have an undying body? How…”
“The princess and His Highness naturally had ways. This...Young General doesn’t need to know the details.” Gu Beiyue sat down, prepared for a long chat.
Mu Qingu had enough insight not to pursue the matter. Instead, he asked about something else. “Doctor Gu, how are my father and the Mu Clan troops doing? Has Tianan Country fallen?” He was certain that Bai Yanqing had shown him his father’s command token, but he refused to believe the man’s spewed lies.