Chapter 1170: The gentleman’s conniving ways (2/2)

“Whatever you say goes,” Han Yunxi gave up. “But Lil Thing wouldn’t dislike someone for no reason, right?”

“There must be a reason. How about you ask it after it recovers?” Gu Beiyue grinned. “It didn’t hurt Fourth Young Miss Ren, right?”

“Nothing as bad as that. It just scared her,” Han Yunxi said honestly.

“Then that’s good. I’ll keep an eye out so it doesn’t run about in the future. Later on, I’ll give her an apology,” Gu Beiyue concluded.

A passerby who overheard might assume Lil Thing was Gu Beiyue’s pet instead of Han Yunxi’s. Lil Thing remained ignorant of their conversation, but it knew the gentleman wasn’t angry. Someone as good-tempered as him would rarely get angry, it reasoned.

After Gu Beiyue and Han Yunxi chattered casually for a bit, Chu Xifeng showed up.

“Your Highness, princess, the carriage is waiting out the back. It can leave at any time.”

Long Feiye had finished packing as well. Without wasting words, he simply told Gu Beiyue, “No need to send us off.”

“The state of those blood samples change often, so you should hurry back to the study. Don’t escort us, just have Xu Donglin report the latest updates,” Han Yunxi added.

“Safe journeys,” Gu Beiyue said simply and respectfully cupped his hands. Silently, he wished, Princess, I hope this subordinate can give you good news before the little master is born.

There were four months left to his birth. If Gu Qishao couldn’t be cured before then, he wouldn’t have much hope left.

Han Yunxi was clueless to the pains of Gu Beiyue’s heart. She hugged Lil Thing and couldn’t help lecturing, “Be good and listen to him. Don’t think you can act as you please just because Gu Beiyue spoils you! If I come back to hear someone tattling on you again…” She narrowed her eyes, leaned in close, and muttered, “Then I’ll stuff you into Long Feiye’s sleeve!”

Lil Thing was completely left in the dark. However, the sight of Han Yunxi’s evil grin made it nod furiously in response.

Gu Beiyue really didn’t send them off. Once the group left the doors, he carried Lil Thing with him back to the study. Time was tight!

Meanwhile, nobody mentioned Gu Qishao. Han Yunxi and Long Feiye had already set out for four hours when he caughtup to them on horseback. It was lunchtime now and he was carrying a large bundle of things on his back. One hand held an oversized basket of food. Besides Han Yunxi, even the driver and guards were happy to see him. With Gu Qishao here, they didn’t have to eat dry rations or make fires to cook the princess hot food.

Gu Qishao took out a single box from his basket and presented it to Han Yunxi with a smile. “Here!”

Long Feiye took it for her and opened it up to see four dishes and one soup, the ingredients arranged with excellent taste. Both the colors and flavors complemented each other perfectly. Judging from the portions, it was meant for two people and even had matching chopstick pairs.

Han Yunxi wasn’t hungry until she saw the fancy lunchbox. Throwing away all pretense, she dug in.

“What are you looking at? The other portion’s for you. I came here after I ate my fill,” Gu Qishao said before handing over the basket of food to Chu Xifeng. “Split these up with the other fellows.”

Chu Xifeng was rather taken aback. Since when has Gu Qishao been so generous? He’s never brought food for anyone besides the princess before.

“We’re heading different ways, so this is the only time we’re traveling together! Nothing there will poison you to death!” Gu Qishao chuckled.

“I’m not afraid of your poison,” Chu Xifeng retorted as he accepted the basket.

Long Feiye alternated between eating his lunchbox and staring at Gu Qishao’s back, his gaze complicated. After lunch, they had a rest break before continuing the trip. As usual, Gu Qishao chose to ride on ahead on horseback. When Han Yunxi fell asleep, Long Feiye silently descended the carriage and took Chu Xifeng’s horse to catch up to the man.

Long expecting this, Gu Qishao slowed his pace before he finally stopped.

Long Feiye got straight to the point. “Your arm!”

“It’s not like you’ll understand what’s going on. Don’t be so nosy,” Gu Qishao turned towards him with a smile that was asking for a beating.

“Do you believe me when I say this crown prince will cut off your hand?” Long Feiye asked in a heavy tone.

If this was the past, Gu Qishao would still be smug, but now...Long Feiye really had the skills. He glanced back and saw the carriage was still far behind, then rolled up his sleeve to reveal his arm. At the sight, Long Feiye violently sucked in a cold breath.

This is even worse than I thought!

He saw…