Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 212 Hypnotized?

If Gu Qingyue were to summarize, she would say she has indeed met this kind of person.

In their previous lives, they were, for example, secret agents, socialites in the high-society circles, or geishas who frequented the world of fame and fortune in Japan.

She truly captured this complex and charming quality perfectly, making it easy for a man to fall for her at first sight.

But it is precisely this difference that allows Gu Qingyue, as a clear-headed woman and an observer, to see things more clearly.

This woman's background is definitely not simple!

How could she possibly have come from a life of prostitution?

"Is this young lady their master?" The woman recognized Gu Qingyue as a woman the moment she saw her.

The reason is simple: there was no amazement or infatuation in her eyes.

Her soul-capturing technique has always been effective.

No matter how strong a man's will is, he will always feel even a little bit of infatuation and amazement at first sight!

The woman before him, though disguised as a young man and with an impeccable appearance, had eyes that remained calm and still.

If I had to say anything, it would be a little bit of surprise and scrutiny.

"The young lady is indeed extraordinary," Gu Qingyue said without a care.

She knew where the problem lay; the biggest problem with this kind of woman was that she was overconfident to the point of being arrogant.

She is arrogant about her beauty or talent, and always thinks that men should fall at her feet.

If you don't show any amazement or infatuation, there must be something wrong!

"Oh dear, the conditions here aren't very good. It's really unfair to you, young lady. I wonder if your master would feel sorry for you if he knew?" Gu Qingyue no longer tried to hide her voice.

She directly hinted to the Fifth Prince, wanting to see his reaction.

The woman smiled slightly, sitting upright by the fire, and said with her thin lips, "You actually know me, young lady? I am honored."

Gu Qingyue felt somewhat saddened. Such complacency was a bad sign!

"Yue Ling," Gu Qingyue gestured for Yue Ling to follow her out of the cave.

He asked, "What happened to Pei Jiu? What were the circumstances when you captured her?"

Yue Ling then lowered his head and carefully explained to her the entire process of capturing Yue Ji.

A hint of doubt arose in Gu Qingyue's heart upon hearing this.

Pei Jiu actually abandoned Yue Ji and went to escape alone? That doesn't make sense!

On second thought, I wondered if I was overthinking it?

Pei Jiu is now seriously injured and like a stray dog, so it seems reasonable for him to run away!

Gu Qingyue stroked her chin, deep in thought.

"Take them out, I'll interrogate them myself."

Gu Qingyue decided to have a good heart-to-heart talk with Yue Ji, but she needed to think about how to do it.

"Yes," Yue Ling replied and entered the cave first.

Gu Qingyue waited until the time it takes to drink a cup of tea before slowly walking into the cave.

Upon entering, I was stunned by what I saw.

Gu Qingyue couldn't help but want to give Yue Ling and the boys a thumbs up; she was both annoyed and amused.

Beside the campfire, the woman who was once so elegant was now bound like a 'human stick'.

Their mouths were also gagged.

Only the woman's narrow eyes remained, firing sharp blades at Gu Qingyue.

Gu Qingyue really wanted to facepalm. Just how little faith did Yue Ling and the others have in their sect leader's abilities?

Although it was well-intentioned, how can you ask questions when someone is tied up like this?

Gu Qingyue, unusually showing tenderness, walked over and removed the cloth from the woman's mouth.

“Let’s talk,” Gu Qingyue said, looking into her eyes.

Until the anger in the woman's eyes was gradually replaced by calm.

"What is there to talk about? Yueji is just a weak woman who came to Lizhou City to visit an old acquaintance, but she was kidnapped and ended up in your hands. I wonder what you want to ask?"

The woman's eyes were clear and innocent, shrouded in a misty, pitiful aura.

This suddenly filled Gu Qingyue with boundless pity and heartache.

Gu Qingyue narrowed her eyes slightly and spoke softly.

"Let's talk about your face------," Gu Qingyue couldn't help but raise her hand to stroke that delicate yet alluring face.

"My face? But you, young lady, are stunningly beautiful and incomparably elegant. I, Yueji, am ashamed of my own beauty."

The woman's voice seemed to come from the void, omnipresent and all-encompassing.

"Really? Is my face beautiful too?" Gu Qingyue subconsciously touched her face.

She disguised herself as a man, which was different from her previous appearance as Doctor Gu.

The only thing that remained unchanged was her pair of captivating phoenix eyes.

"You're such a beautiful girl, why did you come to a place like this? It's too harsh here," the woman's voice was warm and gentle, like a hand soothing Gu Qingyue's heart.

Gu Qingyue's eyes gradually became unfocused.

She looked at the woman in front of her in a daze and slowly untied the rope for her.

He then knelt down in front of the woman and listened attentively to her questions.

The woman's eyes showed even more pity and heartache: "A woman like you should enter a noble family, marry into royalty, be cherished and loved, and live a life of luxury and ease."

"Can I? Like a young lady, enter the royal family?" Gu Qingyue's voice was light and clear, revealing a naive and innocent air.

"Hehe-------" The woman chuckled softly.

"I am a descendant of royalty, and I will take back what I have lost sooner or later."

"You're such a wonderful girl. I want to be like you, not a peasant girl. I want to marry into a wealthy family," Gu Qingyue seemed to be in a daze as she couldn't help but utter her deepest thoughts.

The woman raised her hand and tucked the long hair beside Gu Qingyue's cheek behind her ear, her eyes revealing scrutiny and judgment.

She said softly, "Then don't be a peasant girl. Follow me and become the most noble woman in the Great Qin Dynasty, okay?"

"Okay," Gu Qingyue replied obediently.

Her eyes were fixed on the woman, seemingly empty, or like a deep pool, dark and unfathomable.

The woman stared blankly into Gu Qingyue's dark eyes.

The next moment, as if remembering something, he coaxed, "So, who are you working for in Lizhou?"

Gu Qingyue shook her head, seemingly even more confused.

“Nanzhao—Prince, no, I’m doing this for him—him—” Gu Qingyue shook her head again, “I can’t remember, who is it for, Miss? I’m doing this for him!”

The woman paused for a moment, looking closely into Gu Qingyue's eyes, seemingly struggling with something.

After a moment, he uttered a sentence, "Of course, it's for the most distinguished person in the Nanzhao delegation, and also the person I love the most, Aqi."

“Then--I will also do it for him---” Gu Qingyue’s body stiffened for a moment, and her voice became even softer and gentler, as if it were floating out from her thin lips.

"Okay, I'll protect you. Tonight, help me deliver a message to someone." The woman reached out and lifted Gu Qingyue's chin, speaking slowly, a hint of struggle flashing in her eyes.

“Okay, Miss, please speak,” Gu Qingyue said, her words already somewhat broken and unclear.

A hint of satisfaction flashed in the woman's eyes. She lowered her hand and sat upright by the fire.

Then he said, "Send a message to Mr. Hui to get rid of Lao Qi immediately."

Gu Qingyue raised her head, "Which seventh brother?" Her voice was leisurely, and her pronunciation gradually became clearer.

"It's the Seventh Prince. He likes to stay at the border, so let him stay there for the rest of his life. He doesn't need to go back." The woman's eyes grew increasingly unfocused as she gazed into the distance.

"Anyway, the Great Chu royal family will disappear sooner or later," the last sentence was uttered softly, as if to oneself.

"How do we get rid of it?" Gu Qingyue asked again.

"Mr. Hui will make the arrangements before the Nanzhao delegation arrives," the woman's voice gradually lowered.

"Anything else?" Gu Qingyue's voice was softer and lighter than ever before.

"Anything else?" A look of confusion flashed in the woman's eyes. She thought for a long time. "I left the rest to Pei Jiu. I don't know."

have no idea??

*Snap!* Gu Qingyue snapped her fingers.

She's exhausted!!