Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 173 Devotion and Obsession

What came into view was a white jade porcelain bottle with a narrow mouth, about twenty centimeters tall, with a red cork, which was tightly fastened in the box by a wooden clasp. Next to it lay a letter, sealed with wax.

Gu Qingyue examined it carefully and couldn't help but admire the wisdom of the ancients.

This ingenious design is truly ingenious, ensuring that the bottle will not loosen or break no matter how much the box is jostled.

Clearly, what's inside this bottle must be something extraordinary.

Gu Qingyue tore open the envelope without any hesitation and took a look.

The more she looked, the brighter her eyes became.

The contents of this bottle were obtained by Master Pan from the great shaman of the Nanzhao Kingdom.

Of course, it was obtained secretly, and the purpose was to give this to Yue Zhiqi in exchange for Yue Zhiqi's support at the Nanzhao Zhucheng Heavenly Sacrifice next year.

It's clear that this is a transaction.

Pan Xiangye is doing quite well in Nanzhao!

Gu Qingyue stroked her chin thoughtfully. His ambition was so great. He already had a lot of power in Nanzhao. If he got the support of the Third Prince Yue Zhiqi, wouldn't he be able to fly to the sky?

How could Gu Qingyue tolerate such a thing happening?

Breaking their alliance is a must!

She patted the bottle with satisfaction. It turned out that the bottle contained Yue Zhiqi's life force. In other words, with this thing, she had at least a short-term advantage over him.

The best way is to hide the bottle so that Yue Zhiqi can't get it.

Is there any place safer than your own space?

Gu Qingyue said that she just randomly robbed someone and got such a fun thing, while Yue Zhiqi was just unlucky, haha.

Gu Qingyue had no idea that the box had been temporarily stored at Black Wind Stronghold by Pan Xiangye's men, and that Yue Zhiqi's men would come to collect it the next day.

As luck would have it, Gu Qingyue beat him to it that very night.

Three days later, Gu Qingyue was urgently summoned back to Wenxi Villa by Gu Yuanming.

As expected, Mu Yun Chu had already led his troops into battle.

The person Gu Yuanming needed her to treat this time was quite special; it was his second brother, Gu Yuanchen.

Gu Yuanchen was the top martial arts champion in the 23rd year of the Jiayong era and is currently the head instructor of the Imperial Guard, holding the rank of a fifth-grade general.

He was seconded by the Ministry of War to escort grain supplies. When he passed by Lone Wolf Ridge, he was surrounded by men in black. In order to protect the grain supplies, he was ambushed and seriously injured.

When Gu Qingyue carried the medicine box into the room, he was awake, with a large patch of blood staining his right ribcage. He was talking to Gu Yuanming, his voice very weak.

"Dr. Gu," Gu Yuanming saw Gu Qingyue stride in and immediately stood up, making way for her in front of the bed.

When Gu Qingyue opened the medicine box, took out the silver needles, and came over, Gu Yuanchen fainted again.

"He's asleep again," Gu Yuanming muttered to himself, standing not far away with a worried expression.

Gu Qingyue didn't say anything, immediately sat down by the bed, took the man's wrist, and began to take his pulse.

A moment later, a pill was placed in his mouth, and then the silver needles were disinfected before acupuncture was performed on him.

The entire treatment took nearly an hour and a half.

The main problem is that the arrow was likely pulled out with barbs, causing significant damage to the chest muscles and resulting in a large wound.

Besides cleaning and suturing the wound, Gu Qingyue also used purple energy to barely save his life.

The next day, Gu Qingyue was transferred away by the reinforcements who were about to depart for Nanchong Pass. Gu Qingyue had no objection, packed all the medicines and medicinal materials, and rode to Nanchong Pass.

Upon entering the city gate of Nanchong Pass, they encountered Zhao Yushan and Mu Yunchu, who were inspecting the city wall. At that moment, they came down from the city tower.

"Little miracle doctor," Zhao Yushan was startled when he saw Gu Qingyue.

He thought he was seeing things. He remembered that the little miracle doctor had treated his injuries at Liquan Pass, but he hadn't seen him since.

I later learned that he was a doctor at Huichun Medical Clinic in Liquan County. I never expected that after so long, I would see him entering Nanchong Pass with the army.

Gu Qingyue could tell what he was thinking just by looking at his puzzled expression.

"I'm currently a temporary military doctor," Gu Qingyue said with a polite smile.

"Oh, no wonder! I feel much more at ease with you here!"

The man's hearty laughter attracted the attention of countless people around him.

Gu Qingyue smiled even more genuinely. This must be a cheerful, generous, and upright man. Gu Qingyue had a good impression of him.

Meanwhile, the person next to him was filled with intense jealousy, but his face remained calm and indifferent.

"Are you alright?" Mu Yun Chu asked.

"It's alright," Gu Qingyue said, looking at the man who made her feel uneasy. She suddenly remembered that he always said this to her when they met. It was a bit silly, but very heartwarming.

Gu Qingyue lowered her head and smiled sweetly, her eyes and brows full of affection.

When Mu Yun Chu saw the smile on her lips, she suddenly felt less sour.

The little girl treats me differently.

"Go and rest first," Mu Yun Chu said with concern when she saw Gu Qing Yue leading the horse without moving.

"I'll go right away. How's your injury?"

Gu Qingyue noticed the weariness that Mu Yun Chu couldn't hide on her face and asked with concern.

"It's alright, don't worry," Mu Yun Chu said with a slight smile.

Seeing the two people's concerned and worried tone, Zhao Yushan laughed out loud. He never expected that his friend would put aside his pride and care about others.

However, it is clear that this young doctor has an unusual relationship with his friend.

"Alright, alright, you two go and rest. There's nothing else to do today," he said cheerfully to Mu Yun Chu as he turned around.

"Mm," Mu Yun Chu nodded, took the horse, and headed towards the General's Mansion where they were temporarily staying with Gu Qing Yue.

Back at the General's Mansion, Mu Yun Chu personally arranged a room for Gu Qing Yue.

The room was clean and comfortable, and there was a clump of green bamboo in front of the window. In early winter, the bamboo leaves were deep green, which gave people a sense of tranquility.

Gu Qingyue expressed her satisfaction with Mu Yun Chu's arrangements.

After washing up, Gu Qingyue took her medicine box and went to the courtyard where Mu Yunchu lived.

He was in his study at the moment.

As soon as Gu Qingyue entered, she saw him sitting upright at his desk writing.

At this moment, he was dressed in a black brocade robe with wide sleeves. His dark hair was held up by a very delicate wooden hairpin, and his long hair, which was draped behind his back, was obviously damp, indicating that he had just washed and combed it.

Quiet, composed, and dignified, with a faint golden hue on her brows and eyes in the setting sun, she seemed like an otherworldly immortal, untouched by worldly concerns, and beyond reach.

His wheat-colored skin added to his masculine fortitude, making him look like a finely crafted sculpture.

Gu Qingyue was somewhat lost in thought as she watched.

Are there really people in the world who are perfect in both appearance and temperament?

Upon seeing his appearance, Gu Qingyue went through all the handsome men she had seen in her previous life, but she couldn't find a single one who resembled him.

The thought that such a man might be in love with her made Gu Qingyue feel as if a feather was tickling her heart, making her feel light and airy, as if she didn't know where it was drifting off to.

"Ah Yue," came the man's clear voice.

"Hmm-------" Gu Qingyue came back to her senses, feeling a little uneasy.

Mu Yun Chu's lips curled up, and she couldn't hide her smile.

He knew it the moment Gu Qingyue entered the courtyard. Seeing the woman staring blankly and somewhat infatuated with him, he couldn't help but feel a surge of joy.

"Come here," Mu Yun Chu stood up, left the study, and walked towards Gu Qing Yue.

"Oh, oh," Gu Qingyue quickly picked up her medicine box and went to greet her.

Mu Yun Chu took the medicine box and naturally took the girl's small hand in his. It was soft and delicate, and he couldn't bear to let it go.