Chapter 1191: You left me behind again (1/2)

When Mu Linger ran into Gu Beiyue’s study, the doctor was still in discussion with the Vice Head and elders about the deployment of the medical teams. Gu Beiyue had also decided to head for Northern Li himself. Although Mu Linger was brash and impulsive, she had enough sense to wait on the sidelines when she saw everyone else.

Seeing this, the crowd successively paid their respects and left. Gu Beiyue hastily asked, “Miss Linger, what’s wrong? Has something happened to Qishao?”

He had only left Gu Qishao with her after he was sure there would be no serious issues. Thus, he wasn’t panicking. Mu Linger saw the place clear out but still wasn’t relieved. She pulled Gu Beiyue to a corner and murmured softly, “I heard you’re marrying the Qin Clan’s eldest young Miss?”

Gu Beiyue startled before smiling with a nod to admit it. “Mm, it’s true!”

Mu Linger had a fright. Leaving aside the girl in the wheelchair, even the finest female of Medical City wasn’t a worthy match to Gu Beiyue! He was young and talented, with handsome looks and a gentle temperament. His status and position were high, his martial arts powerful, and his medical skills exquisite. How could a man like him have trouble finding a wife?

Seeing Gu Beiyue’s smile, Mu Linger knew he wasn’t joking. She studied him carefully and asked, “Why?”

“Miss Linger, these are my private matters. Let’s not discuss that. I’ll be heading for Northern Li tomorrow, so come with me to see Qishao,” Gu Beiyue refused kindly.

Mu Linger didn’t give up. “Doctor Gu, are you in some kind of trouble? Did anyone force you into it? What’s the meaning of all this?”

“Nobody forced me. I like Eldest Miss Qin, so I want to marry her. It’s as simple as that,” Gu Beiyue explained.

“You…” Mu Linger didn’t believe it. “Does my big sister and His Highness know?”

“Miss Linger, these are my personal affairs. I’ll naturally inform the princess and His Highness once I’ve set a wedding date,” Gu Beiyue turned serious. In other words, he didn’t want his master Han Yunxi getting involved with his own life either!

Mu Linger understood what he meant, but still felt like something was off. She glanced at Gu Beiyue a couple more times but stayed silent. Instead, she privately resolved to tell her big sis and His Highness about all this. She was certain that Gu Beiyue had reasons for his choice!

Gu Beiyue hadn’t seen Little Qi in days. He saw that Mu Linger was taking care of him very well and had even straightened up his hair. Gu Qishao was looking better these days, so after an examination, Gu Beiyue told Mu Linger, “Have him soak for 10 more days and it’ll be fine. Medicine is poison too, so excessive soaking will be detrimental to his health. When the time comes, use the acupuncture techniques I told you to treat him everyday. He’s only unconscious because his body is weak. Once he regains strength, he’ll definitely wake up. I’m estimating that will be the beginning of next month.”

There was only half a month left! Mu Linger was thrilled and didn’t know what to say beyond grinning at Gu Qishao. Amused, Gu Beiyue said, “Linger, talk more often to Little Qi. He should regain his consciousness gradually so he might be able to hear your words.”

Mu Linger gave a start before she turned her back on Gu Qishao, her face completely red! Heavens, I’ve been telling Qi gege all my thoughts these days! I even...said I’d bear his children!

She wish she could ram her head into the wall and knock herself out this instant. Seeing her avoiding Gu Qishao, Gu Beiyue more or less guessed her thoughts. He pretended not to notice and smiled. “Linger, I’ll leave safeguarding Qishao to you. I’m leaving.”

If Mu Linger was smart enough, she’d understood the hidden meaning behind Gu Beiyue’s “safeguarding” statement. Unfortunately, her wits weren’t up to par. Lost in her own embarrassment, she didn’t have any time to pay attention to Gu Beiyue’s words!

Five days after Gu Beiyue left Medical City, Mu Linger personally headed out to forage for some medicinal plants. When she came back to the rooms, she found the wooden tub empty and Gu Qishao gone!

Mu Linger stood rooted to the spot for ages until the medical assistant entered the room. She finally recovered her wits and opened up the closet, only to find the scarlet robes she prepared for him gone as well! Like that, she stood gaping at the empty space as tears trickled down her cheeks. “Qi gege...you left me behind again! Again!”

Mu Linger ran out of the medical academy in tears and left Medical City that very day for Yunning! She knew that Gu Qishao would definitely go looking for her big sister after he woke up!

But unexpectedly, by the time she reached there after sleepless days and nights, she discovered that Qi gege wasn’t there. In fact, her big sister hadn’t even known he’d woken up.

“Then where is he?” Han Yunxi was very surprised. Sure, Gu Qishao might avoid Linger, but he should at least come to see me and Long Feiye. We worried so long over him!

“Where is he?” Mu Linger’s eyes turned red instantly. She hadn’t cried on the trip here and even forgot to rest or feel sad, but now she felt wronged and aggrieved all over. She didn’t even expect anything back from Qi gege. She’d be fine if he just woke up to talk with her and smiled a bit!

Qi gege! Do you know how much Linger misses your smiles?

“Linger, don’t cry, don’t panic, let’s look for him togther,” Han Yunxi coaxed quickly.

Long Feiye glanced at Mu Linger before heading silently out the door. If Gu Qishao could hide himself successfully from Mu Linger, then he should be fine now. He was too lazy to bother with these matters. It’d be best if Gu Qishao never came to Yunning at all!