Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 325 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder?

Following Mu Yun Chu past an eight-panel folding screen depicting the Four Gentlemen, one is greeted by a man in a white robe, refined and elegant.

He was sitting quietly in his wheelchair, holding a white chess piece between his fingers.

Clearly, the two were playing chess just now.

"Second Brother," Mu Yun Chu called softly.

The man nodded, turned around, and saw Gu Qingyue dressed in blue.

The woman was elegant and refined, her eyes sparkling with beauty and grace.

But she also possessed a dashing air that set her apart from other ladies of high society. "Is this Miss Gu the Third?"

Gu Qingyue stepped forward and bowed gracefully, "Greetings, Prince Kang. This humble woman is Gu Qingyue."

Prince Kang raised his hand, gesturing for Gu Qingyue to sit not far away.

Gu Qingyue brushed the hem of her skirt and sat down gracefully.

"Second brother, how are you feeling today?"

Mu Yun Chu sat down opposite Prince Kang and noticed the dark circles under his eyes, which made her worry.

He always knew that his second brother had not only been injured but also poisoned back then.

Although Bai Jingzhi was later sent to check on the patient and found that most of the poison had been neutralized, the illness still lingered and required continuous medication.

According to Bai Jingzhi, this poison not only damages a person's bodily functions, but also leaves serious internal injuries, and frequent dull pain is unavoidable.

Thinking of this, his heart ached again.

Seeing the worry in Mu Yun Chu's eyes, King Kang lowered his gaze helplessly and said calmly, "It's alright, I'm fine."

Mu Yun Chu turned to look at Gu Qing Yue, and seeing that Gu Qing Yue nodded slightly, he said, "Second Brother, A Yue's medical skills are quite good, let her take a look at you."

Upon hearing this, King Kang looked up at Gu Qingyue.

The woman's expression was calm and composed, with a certainty and steadiness rarely seen in someone her age, which surprised King Kang.

This Miss Gu is not even of marriageable age yet, but she can exude such poise, which has impressed him quite a bit.

He wondered if his seventh brother's claim that she was a good doctor was just a case of love blinding, or if she truly had real skills. He was quite looking forward to it.

He thought about it for a moment, and without refusing their kindness, he nodded.

Gu Qingyue stepped forward and began to take the other person's pulse through the thin sleeve.

Fifteen minutes later, after examining both wrists, Gu Qingyue squatted down to check Kang Wang's knees.

Frowning slightly.

"How is Second Brother's injury?" Mu Yun Chu couldn't help but ask as she looked at Gu Qing Yue's furrowed brows in deep thought.

On the contrary, King Kang remained calm and gently placed a chess piece on the board, capturing a group of black pieces.

Gu Qingyue glanced at the chessboard out of the corner of her eye and raised an eyebrow slightly.

It's hard to believe that King Kang, dressed in simple clothes and with a detached expression, seemingly indifferent to worldly affairs, actually possessed a chilling killing intent in his chess playing.

This truly proves the saying, "You can't judge a book by its cover."

It is clear that this King Kang had his own ambitions and was by no means a person who would willingly submit to fate.

Gu Qingyue composed herself and said, "Although His Highness Prince Kang's body has been detoxified, his internal energy has been completely destroyed, his internal organs are injured and cannot heal for a long time, and there are signs of necrosis in the nerves of his legs. His condition is quite serious. I'm afraid His Highness Prince Kang will not be able to sleep at night for the next six months."

As soon as she finished speaking, Gu Qingyue felt a chill wash over her. She raised her eyes and met the gaze of the Prince of Kang, which was as deep and cold as a pool, and was extremely oppressive.

But who is Gu Qingyue?

She was completely unaffected; in fact, she silently stared at him for a few seconds.

Upon hearing this, Mu Yun Chu understood everything.

He suddenly stood up. "Second brother! You... it's so serious, why didn't you tell me?"

After she finished speaking, her eyes even welled up with tears.

Gu Qingyue remained silent; she knew the truth was cruel.

But as a doctor, she had to tell the truth so that the patient could face their condition and better cooperate with the treatment, right?

King Kang withdrew his gaze, paused for a moment, and then raised his head again.

His tone softened, "Seventh Brother, please go out for a moment. I have something to say to Miss Gu."

Upon hearing this, Mu Yun Chu pursed her lips and sat down instead. "I want to know the whole truth."

The King of Kang's gaze darkened. He stared at Mu Yun Chu quietly for a long while before finally letting out a helpless sigh.

Well then, he knew his seventh brother's temperament; he was definitely not someone who could be easily fooled.

Even if we keep it from him now, he'll find out eventually.

"Alright, Miss Gu, what else did you diagnose?" Prince Kang turned to look at Gu Qingyue, his expression returning to calm.

"No matter what the current situation is, could you spare me for a year for the sake of my seventh brother? I will pay whatever it takes."

"Why is that?" Gu Qingyue asked curiously.

Prince Kang paused for a moment, then looked up at Mu Yun Chu: "I will find a way to arrange for you to return to the capital within this year. During this time, take good care of yourself. If you have to go to the battlefield, survival is the most important thing."

Upon hearing this, Mu Yun Chu felt a pang of sadness in her heart.

He clenched his fist. "Second brother, I will find the best doctor in the world to treat your injuries. You have to believe me."

"No need, a year is enough. Just take good care of yourself. From now on, I'll entrust Yan'er to you."

"Second brother!"

King Kang raised his hand to stop Mu Yun Chu from saying anything more, his expression leaving no room for argument, as if he had made up his mind.

Gu Qingyue rolled her eyes inwardly. Didn't anyone ask her if she could cure it?

Seeing the two brothers staring at each other with serious expressions, Gu Qingyue coughed and said, "I haven't finished what I was saying yet."

The two brothers looked at Gu Qingyue with suspicion.

"I can try to treat the prince's injuries. I dare not say that I can completely cure the prince, but it should not be a problem to ensure that the prince lives to a normal lifespan like an ordinary person."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the two people opposite him froze for a moment.

"Ah Yue," Mu Yun Chu finally reacted after a few breaths, and almost instantly appeared in front of Gu Qing Yue, placing her hands on her shoulders and staring into her eyes.

"Really?" His eyes were so bright that Gu Qingyue almost dared not meet his gaze.

Gu Qingyue breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, "I will try my best."

The next moment, Gu Qingyue fell into an overly warm embrace.

Upon closer inspection, Mu Yun Chu was trembling slightly, whether from nervousness or excitement, Gu Qing Yue knew that the bond between the brothers was unquestionable.

It was an hour later when they came out of He Tai Feng.

Gu Qingyue squinted slightly, looking up at the blue sky, deep as the sea, calm and serene. But what lay beneath the surface? Was it tranquil or gathering storms?

She looked back at He Taifeng, pondered the situation of Prince Kang, and then got into the carriage.

Gu Qingyue, along with Jiang Wan and Cui Shuming, headed towards the shops on Zhuque Street.

"Tell me, what's going on between you and Mu Nan?"

The carriage swayed and rocked. Just as Gu Qingyue was getting drowsy, she suddenly remembered the matter between Xiao Nizi and Mu Nan and asked.

Jiang Wan was startled upon hearing this.

She had been praying for a long time, and since her master hadn't asked, she thought he had forgotten.

She looked up at Gu Qingyue guiltily, and when she met Gu Qingyue's eyes, which seemed to be smiling but not smiling, she suddenly shuddered.

"Reporting to my master—" Jiang Wan hesitated, thinking of her words.

Gu Qingyue leisurely accepted the cup of hot tea handed to her by Cui Shuming, took a small sip, and found it to be mellow and fragrant.

"He...he's a lecher!" Jiang Wan finally managed to utter this after a long pause.

"Pfft------", Gu Qingyue couldn't help but spit out all the tea in her mouth.

After hearing what happened between Mu Nan and Jiang Wan, Gu Qingyue could only silently feel a little sympathy for Mu Nan. After all, he wasn't very lucky to have met such a fiery girl, hahaha...