Chapter 7

Gongsun Xian glanced at her, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, and said, "I thought you wouldn't return to your room"

Her heart beat like a drum as she gazed at him

My elder brother once said that the renowned martial artist Tu Sanlong is not famous for his skills, but for his noble aspirations. The martial world is typically filled with those who act according to their own desires, unbound by constraints, yet Tu Sanlong willingly entered the court to serve as an official, bridging the peace between the martial world and the imperial court

Gongsun Xian remained silent, disregarding Fu Qi's life

Tu Sanlong, around fifty years of age, appears to be in his early thirties. Dressed in elegant scholar's robes, he walks with an air of grace. Upon entering the courtyard, he first notices Fu Qi, then shifts his gaze towards the mountain breeze in the pavilion

Satisfied, satisfied

"I have one too," said Shan Feng with a smile. "However, I must beg your pardon for not being able to show it to you, my lord. It was at the age of twelve that I received this unwanted mark." She instinctively touched the bite mark on her right arm

"Do you want to try it, Bai?" In the darkness, his voice was hoarse, but it was not related to passion

Tu Sanlong smiled slightly and said, "People in the Jianghu do not concern themselves with details, but my dear nephew, you must be cautious of those with ulterior motives who speak recklessly." His expression turned serious as he continued, "The Blood Eagle is an organization with members throughout the court and the common people. Lord Qi is one of them; he has endured for many years and can no longer hold back. My dear nephew, I have come this time ostensibly on the orders of the Blood Eagle to observe the situation, but in reality, I wish to secretly unite with the leader Wenren to dismantle the Blood Eagle. However, this matter is of great importance; there is a first-rank official on the list, and this turmoil may last for several years at the very least.

She was taken aback and blurted out, "Isn't that the old clam producing a pearl... No, no, no, I didn't say anything, I didn't say anything! Don't tell the eldest sister!" She felt so guilty towards the eldest sister!

A stream of blood trickled from her nose, which she wiped away forcefully, yet her eyes remained fixed on him, a foolish smile playing at the corners of her mouth

Fu Qimi squinted his eyes and sneered, "Hmph, after I take you back to report, I can no longer return to the Yun family estate. You pretended to be the mountain wind so well, yet you had to expose yourself in front of me. Fine, I will take you back to let you experience the suffering I have endured. From now on, we are in the same boat, and no one shall think of leaving the Blood Eagle!"

Tu Sanlong's calm gaze swept over the excitement. "How did the young lady detoxify?"

Fu Qi chuckled, "These people really do not know how to act; it seems that about fifteen or sixteen of them have been poisoned by the Blood Eagle."

In recent years, I have successively sent various rare medicinal materials back to the island for my fifth uncle to study. Previously, the Tiangang Sect sent me Jinmianmian, which has a toxicity similar to that of the Blood Eagle. At first, I did not pay much attention to it, but later I thought that even if it is unrelated to the Blood Eagle, since it is a highly toxic substance, there must be some commonalities, and my fifth uncle could also conduct research on it. Just now, my fifth uncle spoke to me, stating that Jinmianmian is extremely toxic and that there is currently no antidote in the world, but it may still be able to counteract other poisons.

Alas, you are so beautiful, yet I monopolize you like this; I truly feel somewhat guilty. I wonder if my elder brother and sister-in-law harbor any resentment towards me, and the Gongsun family still has no descendants to this day

To fight poison with poison. The toxicity of the Golden Silkworm is similar to that of the Blood Eagle, but its venom far surpasses that of the Blood Eagle. The Blood Eagle within you has been nurtured for over ten years, incomparable to the Blood Eagles of Fu Qi and the others. If you truly wish to try...

"Is it the young lady who is looking for me?" Tu Sanlong assessed her.

He did not respond

She smiled as she reached out her hand to touch his face. There was a slight raised scar on his right cheek, a burn he sustained for her, solely for her, just for her

Do not be reluctant to let her go, do not feel resentful; she is very happy to have him by her side, to become a member of the Gongsun family, to be his wife. Even if she had to endure this pain for so many years again, she would still willingly accept it.

She gently clasped Gongsun Xian's hands and smiled at him happily

"...Xian'er, for the past few years, I have been pondering what my future happiness would be like if I had not sought out that painter on that day. I can no longer imagine it; I no longer know how to live an ordinary life. On the island, I watch my elder brother and the uncles, living freely, eating only when hungry, doing whatever they wish, leaving the island whenever they please—who would stop them? What does that feel like? I cannot even recall that feeling anymore." Pausing, she rubbed her cheek against his fingertip and whispered, "Sometimes, I wonder if I should hate Xian'er. Originally, I had no attachments, yet you came to the island, deliberately becoming my attachment. I want to see you day and night, but I also think day and night about how wonderful it would be if I could just fall asleep and never wake up, if I could just fall asleep and never wake up." Suddenly, she smiled. "That day, when I heard Fu Qi say behind the rockery that there was no antidote for me, I was stunned, thinking to myself, so it was all a dream. I have been living this beautiful dream for so many years, and now I have finally awakened. But what about Xian'er? What must I do for him to abandon that dream that will never come true?"

Unable to breathe

He breathed heavily, suppressing a certain tone, and then said: "Your life and death both belong to the Gongsun family"

"Will it hurt a lot?" she asked with compassion

Well, I have something to discuss with her, please lead the way

Fu Yu was taken aback, slowly sliding down to the ground.

Before the butterfly archway, Gongsun Xian, dressed in black, stood gracefully with a longsword in hand, its scabbard absent. His entire demeanor was filled with an unrestrained ferocity, clearly indicating that he had just been in a state of murderous intent, ready to draw his sword and engage in combat at the slightest misstep

You may not recognize other things, but you must recognize this. Do you remember the last martial champion selected by the court over twenty years ago, Tu Sanlong?

The manor of Wenren Zhuang remains as tranquil as ever, with gatherings still taking place in the front. What kind of gathering is it? The list from the streets and rivers is indeed authentic, and his real name is included, but who in the underworld would dare to use their real name? To verify each one would take an amount of time that cannot be measured in just a few days

She regained her composure, yet her hands trembled slightly as she took the warm wine.

In her hazy consciousness, someone pried open her mouth and stuffed sweet things inside; she immediately swallowed them, now relying on instinct even for eating

"How strange, the pain from your bite on my arm is far less than the pain from a burn. I was already crying out in pain, how could you not feel it?" Continuing to touch his face, even though my eyes have forever memorized his appearance, I still want to feel him.

Fu Qi nodded. "I understand... In which courtyard has Lady Gongsun been placed?" Upon entering the estate, Gongsun Xian had her settled in a remote building, truly a thorough protection.

On the third day of August, at the Pingning Conference in Pingning City, Gongsun Xian personally presented the Blood Eagle list, which was received by the leader Wenren. On that day, Wenren Manor was poisoned, resulting in heavy casualties within the manor, and the list was seized. That evening, Gongsun Xian's aunt Bai and the seventh young master Fu Qi went missing. On the fourth day, their bodies were discovered.

"Have you never thought about it? Every year, you are required to collect medicine on schedule, forced to do things against your will." Tu Sanlong sneered, then shifted the topic: "I originally thought that Gongsun Xian of the Yun family, inheriting his father's name, would possess extraordinary martial skills. Who would have thought that in a few matches in the front hall, I would actually lose to him. I was just feeling regret for Xianyun, but unexpectedly, he could follow me without making a sound. Indeed, a tiger father does not raise a dog son. Don't tell me that even Xianyun specially returned to the Jianghu for the girl."

It is him. Entering the court as a martial champion, he has served as a civil official for over twenty years, which is quite tedious. He still has some conscience, willing to contribute to the martial world and root out the leader of the Blood Eagle. Seventh Senior Brother, you do not know that just now, when I was outside watching, several people changed their expressions when Mr. Gongsun took out the flat box.

Tu Sanlong's expression changed, and he gritted his teeth

She nodded slightly and said with a happy smile: "We can try again, but please do not laugh at me. If I am still eating at a critical moment, you must not laugh at my awkwardness."

Gong Sunxian tightly held her hand

The mountain wind suddenly lifted its head, startling me

"Brother!" Fu Qi suddenly called out to him. "Are you from the Wenren Manor?"

"Lord Tu, are you not..." trying to betray the Blood Eagle?

Is that so

She instinctively wrapped her arms around his waist, enduring his passion. She had an accident at the age of twelve, and now at twenty-five, her later years have been intertwined with food, an inextricable bond. She has long forgotten the life of a normal person before the age of twelve, and even the thought of kissing the man she loves normally can only be a secret fantasy.

"Hmm." She responded softly

He would listen to her words, and then be lonely for several years, which would be a great sin for her... She was truly very scared, very scared...

Good

Her body arched slightly, and the ten fingers that originally embraced his waist could not help but tighten around his clothing, enduring the pain that made tears stream down her face.

Gongsun Xian's gaze did not leave her, remaining silent.

"Esteemed nephew, this antidote... can only serve to manage the poisoning for those who must take it regularly each year." Upon seeing Gongsun Xian suddenly raise his head and glare at him, the room fell silent. He sighed and felt compelled to continue, "Even for me, if there is no antidote to prolong my life next year, and I happen to survive for another year, this antidote will be of no use to me. According to that old divine physician, it seems to involve the peril of allowing the host to coexist with the parasites in the girl’s belly. The girl is no longer young this year; having nurtured the parasites for over ten years, their potent venom is beyond the control of any antidote. I fear... that medicinal stones will be ineffective."

"Mountain Wind?" the former Fifth Young Master called softly.

Gongsun Shan Fengzheng was sitting in the pavilion, writing with a brush. Upon seeing him, he smiled and said

Her mouth was tightly shut, afraid to speak, fearing that once she opened her mouth, tears and snot would flow uncontrollably.

Fu Qi silently gazed at her while searching the surroundings. It was eerily quiet, with not a single shadow in sight... Gongsun Xian was extremely protective of his wife; how could there be no one around at all

"Are you cold?" he asked, gently touching her round and elastic cheek with his fingertip. Her cheeks were warmer than his; how could she be cold? He did not expose her lie. As she got into bed, he followed suit, drawing the bed curtains and said, "Tomorrow morning, I will ask Uncle Wu to come back to the manor with us"

Zhao Guan Tu Sanlong was once a person of the rivers and lakes, later awarded the title of Martial Champion. He voluntarily took on the matter of the Blood Eagle. Since then, both in the court and among the people, there have been continuous deaths caused by the poison of the Blood Eagle, with victims found with their bellies burst and intestines flowing, their corpses decaying and contaminated.

Chronicle of Major Events in the Jianghu: Prince Chunxiang

Tu Sanlong took out three packets of medicine. "In this case, these three packets of medicine are useless, so I ask my esteemed nephew to pass them on. I do not seek the true antidote, only to identify the quantities of the ingredients, so that we can create imitation medicine packets, allowing many unfortunate souls to no longer be under control. If that is still not enough..." He glanced at Fu Qi.

Fu Qi noticed that his opponent was not particularly skilled, and slightly lowered his guard, then asked: "What about Master Gongsun?"

Fu Yu glanced at him. "Seventh Senior Brother, you..."

With a soft hiss, the candle flame suddenly extinguished, plunging the room into darkness

Tu Sanlong looked at her in surprise and said, "Are you Gongsun Yaobai? The sworn sister of Gongsun Yun?"

A sigh suddenly resounded, clear and loud, coming from a high place

"Alright, very well. Then I cannot hide it from you any longer. At the beginning of this year, the pharmaceutical maker passed away, and there should be a prescription, but the prescription is tightly held by the authorities, making it quite inconvenient to obtain more. The quantity of medicine packages is fixed each year, with each person receiving one package sufficient for half a year. This time, I brought a few packages of medicine, which are to be distributed among those registered under my name"

Where is the leader of the Wenren Alliance?

When Uncle Wu suggested using poison to counter poison, he said that you have been unhappy for these past few years, and if this continues, something will happen. Today, you secretly brought Fu Qi and Tu Sanlong here as an example. If I were to hold onto Jin Mianmian and refuse to let you try, you would eventually go mad..." In the end, he gritted his teeth, making a grinding sound. "If you want to try, then go ahead!"

The front hall is still in a meeting, how could the Seventh Young Master not know

Tu Sanlong stared at her for a long time, and then saw Gongsun Xian tightly clutching the antidote, as if fearing that a moment's inattention would cause him to lose it.

In fact, she has always wanted to tell him something but has not dared to do so

Suddenly, with a wave of his robe sleeve, Tu Sanlong caused the immediate death of three guards behind him

If I remember correctly, your fifth uncle is indeed the former Fifth Young Master. The former Fifth Young Master specializes in pharmacology and possesses remarkable intelligence, yet even he has made no progress... If there is an antidote, could the Fifth Young Master research the prescription and perhaps formulate a few more doses?

Moreover, in the future, all your children will be born by me

"Who in the world does not know the digital young master of Yun Family Village? This morning, as soon as you entered the village, everyone saw you."

"Am I really biting this hard?"

In fact, at the beginning, I did not know whom to seek. Not to mention the long journey to the capital, even upon entering the imperial city, it is not easy to meet the officials of the capital. As a mere young woman, what could I do? Fortunately, you came to Wenren Manor, which gave me some direction; otherwise, I would have thought that it would be quite difficult to have Fu Qi step in to help me.

She blinked and raised her eyes to meet his deep, dark, handsome gaze

"They can be reborn as well." He did not care much.

You have arrived

She exclaimed in surprise and laughed, saying: "Have you recognized me? I do not wish for much, only to take advantage of my remaining time alive to remove you, this hidden pawn, from the Yun family estate."

"Mountain wind," Uncle Wu's voice sounded somewhat distant: "I do not add a sedative to the wine, fearing that once the golden silk enters your stomach, it will be devoured by the blood eagle. At first, you may feel uncomfortable, but if you endure it for an hour, then take another dose of medicine, Xianyun and Tu Sanlong will use their internal energy to help the medicine take effect quickly, in order to protect your internal organs as the priority..."

Fu Qi's face turned as pale as paper, and he retreated three steps in succession

Fu Qi touched his face and smiled, saying, "Isn't that just how I am? Being naturally cheerful is my nature"

"In the future, I won't dare to say it, but right now, I love you very, very much, Xian'er." As I touched, my fingertip came to a stop.

"Well... please don't take what I just said seriously." She smiled, her tone carrying an unmistakable seriousness. "Just grant me one thing: no matter who gives birth to your child in the future, the first one... should be named Gongsun Bai, alright?" This way, when he looked at the child, he would occasionally remember a short-lived wife, and that would also be quite good.

Seven years later, the name of the Blood Eagle gradually faded

Indeed, I am a pharmacist, and my sole expertise lies in medication. In the past, I often took care of my brothers' health, but unfortunately, now the only one I wish to save remains beyond my reach

Good

"Not heavy, not heavy, I like it, I really like it." She smiled, tears uncontrollably streaming down her face

She chuckled foolishly, "I am a bit nervous..." Then she smiled at Gongsun Xian, giving him her brightest smile, hoping to leave him with the best impression of her. "Xian'er..."

Do not be too sad

I remember," Fu Qi said with a smile

Good

Fu Qi also wore a look of astonishment

She let out a chuckle, unable to contain her laughter

"Idle clouds, you have indeed appeared."

Gongsun Xian did not hesitate to say:

Gongsun Xian remained silent, waiting for his next words

On the contrary, it is the list of officials in the official document from Gongsun Mountain. Court officials are not like those in the rivers and lakes; their names are all genuine. Once made public, it will surely stir up great waves. If something really happens then, he won't even be able to obtain the antidote.

Fu Qi was momentarily taken aback, but a faint sound behind him prevented him from pondering deeply. He turned around immediately

"Incorrect." Fu Qi smiled and said, "Gongsun Xian has left only Gongsun Yaobai behind, which is precisely a bait! Initially, I did not realize this, but it is not too late now. All along this journey, Gongsun Xian has been waiting for the Blood Eagle to come and take someone!"

"The young lady does not hand over the list of officials to Gongsun Xian, fearing it may implicate him. I am also on the list, so why do you still want to give it to me?"

She did not want him to become Chen Shimei; even if she were to leave, she did not want him to like other women. However, she did not want him to suffer too much. From beginning to end, she had only liked one man and could not understand how much time it would take to like a second or third man. But at the very least, he should think of her for a few years; at least, he should have only her in his heart for a few years. She truly wanted to say this, but she held back and did not dare to speak.

The man turned to look at him and smiled slightly: "Young Master Qi, are you looking for the leader of the Wenren Alliance?"

"Xian'er, I have drunk."

She took a deep breath and held her breath in anticipation. Alright, bring it on

If the adults require Yunjiabao, please feel free to give instructions. Wenren Village will certainly cooperate to ensure the eradication of the Blood Eagle

"...Alright," she said softly, "I'll tell you when I'm ready." Her gaze was somewhat dazed as she noticed how tightly he gripped the edge of the table.

I will go with you," Fu Yu said

Now, she can truly understand this peculiar feeling

A moment of silence in the darkness

Tu Sanlong was filled with a mix of surprise and joy as he raised his eyes to look at the roof. There was no one on the roof, but...

"It is not just about the Blood Eagle killing officials. It turns out that we are not the only ones who think this way; even within the court, there are those who suspect that the leader of the Blood Eagle is a colleague of the court, which is why the officials from the capital have come a long way." Fu Yu took a sip of water. "What about Miss Gongsun?"

By the way, do you know why Miss Gongsun is on the list of silence, while Gongsun Xian is not present

I am your husband

Fu Qi left without looking back, closing the door behind him

"I will forget." The mountain wind smiled beautifully and gently said, "Very soon, very soon, you will forget. I kindly ask you, please be sure to fulfill Bai's wish, so that no one in this world will suffer from the harm of the Blood Eagle again"

What shall we talk about? he asked calmly

"Eh!" Fu Yu exclaimed in astonishment, "Seventh Senior Brother, are you speaking the truth? Is this not harming Gongsun Yao Bai?"

"Who does not recognize the name of the idle cloud from those years?" Tu Sanlong resumed his amiable smile. "What is it that you want from me? You could simply submit the list yourself."

Hmm?

It seems that someone is speaking in her ear, but she cannot hear; it seems that someone is gripping her shoulder, yet she feels nothing. She gazes intently into the eyes of her lifelong companion.

"Well, young lady, may I ask who you are?"

She glanced up at Fifth Uncle. The former Fifth Young Master slightly nodded, understanding her unspoken feelings

She was a fool, having always believed it was his constitution, but now she understands it was due to his training.

"No, no, it's a bit cold at night. I need to stay with my elder brother and the others, otherwise I will definitely catch a chill." She made a funny face and said with a smile, "Why not go back to the room and hug the heater instead"

Fu Qi shrugged. "Gongsun Xian's calculations are mistaken. That list is merely a collection of names mingling in the streets and alleys, not significant. What truly matters is the list of officials in Gongsun Shan Feng's booklet; no, it should be referred to as Gongsun Yaobai instead." He did not look back and sighed, "Old Ba, in fact, after spending ten years in Yun Family Village, I truly enjoyed this kind of life, really. If she hadn't shown me that booklet, I think I could have continued to drag it out day by day. Unfortunately, it is truly unfortunate. I apologize, Old Ba, from now on... let us each take our own path, take care of yourself." With that, he delivered a powerful blow.

"Hehe." As soon as she saw him enter the room, she immediately got out of bed, her face adorned with a childlike smile

Am I not heavy?

She wanted to say this, but as soon as she opened her mouth, she uncontrollably sprayed blood all over his face

He hesitated for a moment and said

He stared at her for half a day

Fu Qi coldly said, "Then, I should have killed you with my own hands that time."

The man hesitated and nodded, then changed direction and led him to a more secluded area.

More than ten years have passed since I last returned to the Central Plains, and the landscape and people have long since changed. My younger sister has been away from the island for many days, and my heart is uneasy, so I have returned to the rivers and lakes, only to encounter this situation. If Brother Tu does not mind, would you be willing to share a drink with me? Fifth Brother is waiting outside, and if Brother Tu has any inquiries regarding medicine, please feel free to ask in detail

Fu Qi frowned. "If your pharmacology is not good, you naturally cannot save lives"

What will you do after returning to the estate? she asked softly

"Gongsun Yao Bai, what exactly do you want?"

"No, you never said that," he said softly

His face is wet

"Do you recognize me?" he squinted.

Tu Sanlong's contributions cannot be overlooked

Are you sure

After a sleepless night, she was surprisingly energetic

There are thoughts that flash through his mind and vanish in an instant, which he cannot grasp at the moment, yet he is not troubled at all

Pingning City · Wenren Village

She couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Even if something were to happen to her, with her elder brother and several uncles around, they could somewhat comfort Xian'er. With this thought in mind, she took a deep breath and smiled brightly at Gongsun Xian.

The man, upon hearing this, said: "Is the Seventh Young Master looking for Lady Gongsun?"

The tightly closed corners of her mouth could not contain the surge of heat. She began to vigorously wipe away the red blood that flowed from the corner of her mouth

"It is better to keep it, so that you will always think of me." His voice was extremely soft, struggling to suppress something.

"In Wei Lin's study, how could you recognize me with my face covered?" Fu Qi asked in a low voice

"Imperial officials? We have always maintained a superficial courtesy of three parts while privately going our separate ways. The annual Pingning Conference is led by the leader of the martial arts community to discuss the major events of the Jianghu for the year; what does this have to do with imperial officials?" Although he asked, Fu Qi was not particularly surprised.

The man nodded slightly, his demeanor quite remarkable

Tu Sanlong was taken aback and turned to look at the mountain wind, which quickly lowered its face. "Are you the wife of Gongsun Xian?"

He knew but did not tell her. He was unwilling to tell her anything. She was somewhat annoyed with him, yet could not truly be angry.

Also, once I am better, you should occasionally listen to me and not always oppress me

"I will try, I will try, I want to try!" she exclaimed

"Oh..." As she lay down, she nestled into his embrace. "Did you know that my brothers are coming...?"

What happened? Did you see something you weren't supposed to? Fu Qi asked with a smile

"In those years, the old divine doctor tried various methods, ultimately changing my constitution by feeding the worms in my belly continuously every day. As soon as I awoke, they would awaken and seek food; when I fell asleep, they would also follow into slumber; and when I died, they would break free from my body."

"Gong Sun Xian, you are always deceiving me. Are you going to seek the antidote again?" She suddenly closed her mouth, took a deep breath, and smiled: "After five years of marriage, in the first three years you stayed on the island, but most of the time you followed Uncle Wu, seeking out any miraculous antidote you heard of; in the last two years, you returned to Yun Family Village, traveling the world in the name of a scholar, still for the purpose of curing the poison in my body. You like this... I, I feel that it is fine as it is now, you need not busy yourself for me any longer.

Fu Qi stared at her and exclaimed, "Impossible! Absolutely impossible! If you really had that old eagle's mark, it would be utterly impossible for you to be alive now without an antidote..." He continued to glare at her as she ate, and suddenly recalled what Fu Yu had said about her peculiarities.

This... I think I do not quite like Lord Wei in that way. Although my elder brother is slightly younger than Lord Wei, he still looks as young and handsome as he did twenty years ago. You are still just as good-looking as your father.

At the age of twelve, she won the bet and endured the pain of survival; now that she has lost the bet, it may not be a bad thing after all, so...

Tu Sanlong smiled and said, "I am quite familiar with it." He had no intention of being on guard and directly took a seat in the pavilion. "When I came over, I pretended to be weary from my journey and returned to my room to rest for a while. Ren Wuren was not in a hurry and did not notice anything unusual with Gongsun Xian from the Yun family estate. Is the young lady satisfied with this?"

So...

"I don't feel anything." He took the food and fed her bite by bite

He did not say anything further, simply pressing gently upon her.

Naturally, Gongsun Xian intends to divert the attention of others. Now that he personally presents the list to the leader, no one would suspect that the real list is still in Miss Gongsun's mind

Indeed. Do you know my elder brother?

"Last time at the Wei Lin residence, I helped Shan Feng retrieve the basket from the carriage. You were not there; logically, you should have been guarding the carriage to prevent anyone from taking action. Where did you go?"

Fu Qi walked three steps beside him, scrutinizing him, and then asked

She was so frightened that she hurriedly embraced him, preventing him from taking any action.

"I am not being picky. I just want... to live a good life. You don't always have to be busy finding medicine for me; even if you just have a good night, that would be enough." After a pause, she smiled through her tears, a bit shyly. "If possible, I mean, tonight, if you have... that kind of... interest, we could try... to complete... but you must extinguish the candle, and you are not allowed to complain about my weight!"

"Lord Tu!" he exclaimed in surprise, watching as Tu Sanlong entered the courtyard accompanied by his personal guards

"In the future, if you still wish to have children at the age of seventy or eighty, I will not refuse."

He suddenly wanted to get up, and she quickly hugged his waist tightly

Fu Qi turned around, his expression also one of astonishment

Deep and profound

She tightly pressed her lips together, holding his hands which were trembling continuously. She was so scared, so scared...

His lean body pressed down, and through the thin fabric of his undershirt, his slightly cool body temperature was transmitted.

Isn't it considered exerting oneself if one is already injured?

Her gaze remained fixed on the silent face of Xian'er, occasionally brushing over the bite marks he had left on her arm. She could not remember anything that Fifth Uncle said; she only wanted to keep looking at him endlessly.

She smiled with her eyes nearly closed, rubbing her chin against his chest like a contented cat

Suddenly, someone approached from the front. This person was unfamiliar, appearing to be in his early thirties, with a pair of eyes that seemed more mature and composed than his outward age. As he passed by, a faint scent of medicine reached him.

"It seems that things are quite troublesome." Fu Yu entered from outside and saw Fu Qi leisurely nibbling on sunflower seeds.

He looked at the person lying on the ground, lifted the corner of his garment, and rushed into the courtyard

Indeed, even if given another chance, she would still willingly accept it

Upon hearing this, she blinked back her tears and smiled. "Of course, I am getting married, so my memorial tablet will be placed alongside yours. No one is allowed to take my place... Well, when we are very old, so old that you lose all your teeth, you will still have to carry me outside every day to bask in the sun."

I am fine, really, just a little choked up

Tu Sanlong waved his hand, signaling Fu Qi to be silent. He focused intently on the mountain wind and asked

"From now on, every other day, Xianyun and the owner of Wenren Manor will take turns assisting you. Once the Blood Eagle and Jin Mianmian have both perished, I will administer the medicine to ensure that they are expelled smoothly from your body."

You look very happy

I am more than willing, what do you find objectionable?

I have been studying medicine for many years, yet I still cannot compare to an old divine doctor; my pharmacology is indeed lacking. Originally, I came here with my brothers from the island, hoping to stake everything on a last-ditch effort to save my niece. Unexpectedly, her husband might actually find the antidote, which has filled us with joy. She has not lived happily for over a decade, and we, her uncles, have naturally not fared well either... Young Master Qi, even if the Young Master of the Yun family is not talented, he will not act as an accomplice to evil. If you do not stop now, you will never be able to turn back.

Tu Sanlong fell silent for a moment and then smiled, saying, "Since Idle Cloud holds such importance, I, Tu, feel quite guilty. In that case, I shall not hide anything from you, young lady." He rolled up his sleeve, revealing a blood-red eagle spreading its wings on his elbow.

"You carry a strong scent of medicine; you must have been immersed in pharmaceuticals for many years"

Not only was she taken aback, but even Fu Qi was momentarily stunned. He stammered as he said

Suddenly, he took action

"I really don't want to." After a pause, she repeated, "I really don't want to." Her fingers brushed against his palm, slowly intertwining their fingers. She smiled foolishly and softly said, "At that time, I want to enjoy a peaceful life with you on the island. You look at me, and I look at you. I want to guard you, watch you, love you, regardless of whether you can hear me speak or see my soul, I will always call out to you, waiting for you. Even if there is a long, long time in your life when you forget me, I will not blame you. When we meet again, you will remember me, and we will walk together once more." She raised her bright, sparkling eyes to look in his direction, then slowly, her expression changed, and she said with a hint of grievance, "Xian'er, it was my fault. Don't press my acupoints; we can talk about something else... You decide."

Gongsun Xian quietly wiped away her tears and said softly

"It is indeed a young lady." The mountain breeze smiled warmly, not rising to bow, closing the booklet, and holding the food basket to eat her life-saving provisions. "The gentleman has arrived, which means he must have seen the note I wrote; the names on it are certainly familiar to him."

Good

She could only nod. What Uncle Wu said were all the most beautiful outcomes; regardless of which stage went wrong, there was no need to continue with the subsequent ones. Nevertheless, she still wanted to give it a try

You, you mean to say...

"Do you really want to try?" he asked again

Fu Qi nodded and, upon reaching the door, suddenly said

"Why aren't you speaking?" Gongsun Xian suddenly asked sharply

"Indeed. Your tears have fallen on my face," he said softly

She pouted. "Xian'er, I can't sleep, let's talk some more, shall we?"

She was taken aback. "I cannot possibly be fine." What is he still fantasizing about? Has he not yet awakened from his dream?

"Are you really that tired?" His voice was hoarse, unable to conceal the pain in his tone

He kissed her lips, his tongue passing the chewed food to her; as soon as she swallowed it, he intensified the kiss

Are you the pharmacist of Wenren Village

I? Naturally, I will accompany you for a while

His complexion changed suddenly, and she wanted to tell him that it was nothing serious. She would fall asleep just like she usually did after taking her medication, the world would be pitch black, and once her eyes were closed, she would feel nothing. Therefore, do not be too sad.

Fu Qixian said leisurely, "The list is being prepared in the next room. Which official is coming to Wenren Manor?"

He paused for a moment before softly saying

"I am not related to the white-haired one, nor am I a close relative; there is no need for Lord Tu to be surprised." Gongsun Xian stepped steadily into the courtyard, ignoring Fu Qi's presence, and stopped in front of Tu Sanlong

The mountain wind gave a bitter smile. "Have you forgotten that I have an excellent memory?"

She went limp all over and fell backward. It seemed as if someone had caught her; was it Xian Er?

"Xian'er... how did my tears fall on your face?"

"My surname is Gongsun," the mountain breeze still smiled gently. "My given name is Bai; my elder brother, seeing my unfortunate fate, gave me the nickname Yanshou."

A cool kiss fell upon her eyes. She sniffed and sweetly said again

My father has not concerned himself with worldly affairs for many years. If you would be so gracious as to provide the antidote, allowing the former Fifth Young Master to study the prescription and save my loved one, I would be eternally grateful.

He fell silent for a moment and said in a hoarse voice

Upon entering Wenren Village, one would immediately know.

"The divine physician passed away before fully testing his skills." The mountain wind replied lightly, "My fifth uncle took over from that time, but unfortunately, there has been no progress to this day"

"Xian Er..."

"This is truly excellent." Tu Sanlong put away the booklet from Shanfeng and said, "It is indeed correct for the Yun family to remain uninvolved. Miss, it would be best for you to forget the list you have seen."

If there is anything, let me know when you are ready

Well... you should better gain some weight, so that people won't always say that I am not worthy of you

The three guarantees are sufficient. After all, Fu Qi is a person from the Yun family village. Xian'er, you are being too ruthless. I kindly ask Brother Tu to spare his life and allow my younger brother to take him back to the island for discipline

Fu Qi smiled and said, "I went to the restroom, didn't I? By the way, I will go see the lady now"

"No," he said with a faint smile. "As for consummation, it can be done, but now is not the right time. We must wait until you are truly well again"

She nodded slightly and felt it with intensity. "I don't seem to feel anything yet." However, the voice of Uncle Wu was somewhat blurred, making it difficult for her to hear clearly

"Who said I was peeking?" Fu Yu sighed, "It turns out that this time at the Pingning Conference, there are officials sent by the court."

Still in the foyer

Seventh Senior Brother... do you see, isn't the mountain wind a bit strange? Every time she sleeps, she has to rely on Gongsun Xian to apply acupressure. She doesn't seem like a glutton, yet she keeps eating. Last time at Wei Lin's residence, I snatched two pieces of cake from her, and she was so nervous that she nearly died.

She threw the food basket to the ground and then drank the cup of warm wine in one gulp. Catching a glimpse of him moving, she quickly said

"Well, I have long been unable to leave it behind." She said with a smile, repeating once more: "I have long been unable to leave it behind"

In fact, not kissing is also fine... let's try again

Fu Qiben found the conversation increasingly strange. Upon hearing the last sentence, his expression changed dramatically. Without wasting time questioning the person, he took the initiative, and a flash of light appeared from his sleeve, seemingly piercing into the opponent's heart and lungs.

Tu Sanlong suddenly stood up and asked sharply, "Where is the divine doctor? Is this the only method available?"

However, he does not understand why Gongsun Xian, being from Yun Family Village, is so fixated on the Blood Eagle. As long as Gongsun Shan Feng never reveals her name, who would know that she is the remarkable Gongsun Yaobai with an extraordinary memory

"I won't come, I won't come. I was just joking, please don't press my pressure points, don't press my pressure points. Let's talk again, let's talk again"

"Chat... Chat, Xian'er, did I ever tell you that when you came to the island to find me at the age of seventeen, I thought to myself, who is this handsome young man making my heart race? I never imagined you would be that little Xian'er."

"Just think, my lord, as long as you do not mind."