Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 161 Illusionary God Grass

"Oh, I only found out about this a few days ago. Besides taking it directly, there's another way to get poisoned by inhaling three different fragrances three times," Gu Qingyue said, rubbing her chin.

"I estimate the first step is the fragrance on the princess's body. This scent is very faint and ordinary people can't smell it. It's called 'fragrant eggplant,' which is the main component of the Illusionary God Grass. She deliberately got close to you to make you smell this fragrance. The second step is the maid who served the dishes. She carried a fragrance called 'forest root,' which can also trigger the poison of the Illusionary God Grass. I smelled some of it when I was sitting opposite her, but this fragrance is also used as a perfume, so I didn't suspect it. The last one is the fragrance on your clothes now, called 'Mingying.' This requires skin contact. If you smelled the first two fragrances within half an hour and then your skin touched Mingying, it will definitely trigger the poison of the Illusionary God Grass."

Gu Qingyue cracked her knuckles. She hadn't expected this spoiled princess to be so cunning; she had almost fallen for her trap.

"Shameless vile woman!" Gu Yuanming's calm tone seemed to conceal a wild beast about to go berserk.

"Alright, I'm leaving now," Gu Qingyue clapped her hands.

"You will regain your strength in another 15 minutes."

After walking a few steps, Gu Qingyue remembered something and turned back to ask, "By the way, General Gu, you didn't come alone, did you? Where are your people? Do you need me to inform them for you?"

"No need," Gu Yuanming waved his hand, he was still having some difficulty speaking, and gestured for her to leave quickly.

Before going to the villa, he had already instructed Gu Chao on the meeting place at 7:15 PM.

Thinking about it now, not bringing anyone in to maintain secrecy was a real mistake.

He underestimated his opponent; luckily, Gu Qingyue was there.

"etc".

Gu Qingyue had already walked more than ten steps when Gu Yuanming called her back.

Gu Qingyue turned around in confusion. What was this guy going to do next?

"Don't tell anyone. Also, get the money from Gu Chao," Gu Yuanming said slowly, leaning against the tree trunk.

"Don't worry," Gu Qingyue said with a smile and a wave.

It was already late afternoon when we returned to the villa.

As Gu Qingyue lay on the bed, thinking that if no one had gone into that room, the princess would probably still be fast asleep on the floor, she felt a sense of relief.

Although she loved watching plays, she couldn't tolerate a play that involved a general who fought for the country; it was just too despicable!

Thinking about it, she realized she couldn't face that princess anymore. Sigh.

It's annoying that I'm actually a person with principles and a bottom line!

Gu Qingyue turned over and fell into a deep sleep.

The next day, when Gu Qingyue carried her medicine box to the main courtyard, she found that the people serving her were all bowing their heads in fear and walking in complete silence, and she understood what was going on.

It must have been that arrogant princess who threw a tantrum, serves her right! Haha.

In this oppressive atmosphere, Gu Qingyue stepped forward to take the princess's pulse. Everything was fine, except that her liver fire was even more intense.

"Princess, you are well. Just pay attention to your diet and cook more variety. I have left some medicinal dishes. After some conditioning, you will be fine," Gu Qingyue said calmly as she packed her medicine box.

"You may leave," Princess Qing'an said, her face shrouded in an unfathomable aura.

Gu Qingyue couldn't see clearly, but she could sense that she was definitely plotting another way to harm people.

"I shall take my leave now. Since the princess is alright, I should return to my camp."

After saying that, Gu Qingyue picked up her medicine box and left.

Princess Qing'an watched Gu Qingyue walk away, and thinking of that ungrateful man, a surge of nameless anger erupted within her.

"Just you wait!" Princess Qing'an gritted her teeth, and the white porcelain teacup on the table was swept to the ground with a bang.

Granny Wu, standing beside her, frowned and stared at Gu Qingyue's retreating figure in a daze, remaining silent.

Gu Qingyue packed her things, swaggered out the door, and rode her horse toward the Lizhou camp.

She didn't know exactly where Mu Yun Chu's army was now, and she wanted to go and see them.

"Light Moon".

On the way to the Lizhou camp, Gu Qingyue unexpectedly met someone she hadn't seen in a long time.

"Young Master Mo".

Gu Qingyue was surprised for a moment, but then calmed down because she saw more than a dozen large trucks behind him.

The herbs on top were tightly bound together, and you could smell their aroma from afar.

"What are you doing? Where are you taking the medicinal herbs?" Gu Qingyue asked curiously.

When Mo Shaoshang saw the woman in front of him dressed in men's clothing and looking energetic, he smiled with relief, as if all the fatigue from preparing the herbs these past few days had been swept away.

"Lizhou Camp," Mo Shaoshang said gently, which made Gu Qingyue feel a little confused for a moment, as if the other person's eyes were too gentle.

"Oh, what kind of important medicinal herbs require your personal escort, Master Mo?"

Gu Qingyue dismounted and walked towards Mo Shaoshang, holding the reins.

"These are all commonly used medicinal herbs in military camps. I just happen to be going back to Zhucheng in Nanzhao, so I'm bringing them over here by myself."

Mo Shaoshang's tone remained gentle and calm, making listeners unconsciously feel comforted and cherished.

Gu Qingyue found it amusing; why did she have such a strange feeling?

"Where is Qingyue going?"

Mo Shaoshang, riding on horseback, still exuded elegance.

Gu Qingyue admired it carefully for a moment, then said cheerfully, "On the way."

She did not give a direct answer.

But Mo Shaoshang was such a clever person that he immediately understood the hidden meaning, smiled, and didn't press the matter.

"Then one?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyue frowned. She was in a hurry, but judging from the group of people and carriages in front of her, they definitely couldn't move fast.

"I'm so sorry, I'm in a hurry. Please forgive me, Mr. Mo."

Gu Qingyue didn't beat around the bush, nor did she feel awkward about directly rejecting others.

“Oh, that’s right, the carriage can’t go fast,” Mo Shaoshang replied generously. He didn’t expect the other party to refuse so directly without even being tactful.

He wasn't annoyed, and nodded to Gu Qingyue to show his understanding.

"Then I'll be going. Until we meet again," Gu Qingyue said as she saw the other person nod. She then mounted her horse again and prepared to leave.

"Qingyue, wait a minute," Mo Shaoshang called from behind.

Gu Qingyue turned her horse around and looked at Mo Shaoshang.

"I'll go with you," Mo Shaoshang spurred his horse, and the black steed gracefully came to Gu Qingyue's side.

"What about your medicinal herbs?" Gu Qingyue hesitated. She felt that she and Mo Shaoshang were not very familiar with each other. Would it be awkward to walk together like this?

"It's alright, there are supervisors to escort the goods, so it won't be a problem," Mo Shaoshang replied, noticing her confusion.

Gu Qingyue nodded. If he felt it was alright, then she was even less of a problem.

Turning around, Gu Qingyue spurred her horse and charged off.

Mo Shaoshang smiled slightly as he watched the girl's dashing figure and followed closely behind her.

Two horses, one red and one black, galloped along in the rising sun.

Except for a lunch break in a small town, we spent the rest of the time traveling.

Seeing Gu Qingyue's urgency, Mo Shaoshang silently followed behind her without saying a word.

As night fell, the two found lodging in a remote town.

Gu Qingyue used to stop in this small town whenever she traveled between the Lizhou camp and the Lizhou capital.

Of course, there is more than one way to go back and forth, but this is considered a shortcut.