Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 398 The Master is... under a spell!

Gu Qingyue sat down opposite Zhang Xubai and carefully observed his expression.

I always felt that this person was somewhat different from others, perhaps it was related to his memory loss.

Once the four were seated, Zhang Qingxuan ordered tea and refreshments to be served.

Gu Qingyue didn't mince words; she inquired very carefully about Zhang Xubai's condition.

After hearing this, she was dumbfounded!

She initially thought he had experienced some kind of trauma and forgotten what had happened, but the more she listened, the more something seemed off!

"May I ask... never mind," Gu Qingyue wanted to ask him if he had been to Nanzhao, but then she thought, he had forgotten, so why ask?

Direct pulse diagnosis.

Fifteen minutes later, both wrists had been examined.

Gu Qingyue had formed a preliminary judgment in her mind.

If she wasn't mistaken, then... Zhang Xubai had been infected with a Gu, a very rare 'Frost Gu'.

This type of Gu has a unique characteristic: it gradually depletes the body's kidney Yang energy, causing the person to forget a specific event or all memories related to a particular person.

However, Gu Qingyue still doesn't know how to make someone completely forget everything that happened in the past four years.

This was something she suddenly remembered. She had heard her fourth brother say that Master Zhang was suffering from a mental disorder, but she hadn't considered the possibility of him being bewitched. She was only thinking that something might have happened, that he had been traumatized...

However, she didn't have a deep understanding of Gu poison.

She knew how to expel this rare 'Frost Gu', but she wasn't sure how to restore her memories for a period of time.

However… Gu Qingyue rubbed her fingers together. Could this be considered memory damage? Brain damage?

She suddenly remembered the flowers under the Everlasting Tree in the space... Nie Sang flowers!

The flowers of the Niesang flower can be made into a top-grade hallucinogen, and the seeds of the flower can detoxify all poisons and have a very strong effect on treating amnesia or brain injury.

You can give it a try!

Gu Qingyue decided to go back and review the medical books again. She believed that she would definitely be able to cure Zhang Xubai!

She hasn't used Nie Sanghua on anyone since she got her hands on her.

Last time, when Little Moon and Little Golden Snake went out of control in the space, she used Nie Sang Flower seeds to detoxify the two little guys.

She had originally intended to study the flowers of the Niesang flower in detail and make some hallucinogens or similar substances so that she could try them out next time she encountered bad people. Unfortunately, she had been too busy to do so.

Now, isn't this the opportunity?

"Qingyue?" Zhang Yuying's voice rang in my ears.

Gu Qingyue nodded, glanced around at the servants, and lowered her voice, "Master Zhang, let's find a place where we can talk."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xubai and Zhang Qingxuan exchanged a glance, their expressions turning cold and stern.

“Let’s go to my study,” Zhang Xubai said, standing up.

When the group arrived at the study, Gu Qingyue gestured for Zhang Qingxuan to close the door.

Once everyone was seated again, Gu Qingyue dropped a bombshell: "Master Zhang is... under a spell!"

"What!" Zhang Qingxuan's voice rose involuntarily, and he jumped up from his chair.

He had naturally heard that the Gu poison of Nanzhao was extremely potent, but his uncle was just a scholar traveling abroad, how could he have been poisoned by Gu poison?

Who plotted against us?

Zhang Xubai's mind went completely blank for a moment. How could this be?

"How could this be?" Zhang Xubai clenched his fists tightly. He was very knowledgeable and naturally knew that the Gu poison came from Nanzhao, but how could he have been poisoned by the Gu poison of the Nanzhao people?

Over the past few years, he has sought out numerous renowned doctors, but none could diagnose that he had been poisoned by a Gu curse. As a result, his health has only deteriorated over time…

The truth is so!

What exactly happened back then?

For a moment, he was confused.

Gu Qingyue gestured for him to calm down, and then carefully explained the matter of the 'Frost Gu'. The more they listened, the heavier their hearts became.

"Then, Qingyue, my uncle's Gu poison..." Zhang Yuying's voice trembled.

"I can expel the Gu worms, but as for restoring memories..." Gu Qingyue paused, "I can only say that I can try, but I'm not entirely confident."

She wasn't really sure, because she hadn't tested the therapeutic effects of Nie Sanghua seeds on humans before.

She learned about these effects from a book.

Gu Qingyue has always been cautious in treating patients.

She couldn't let patients have great hope only to be disappointed in the end, so she always told the truth and never exaggerated.

However, she has the blessing of healing energy, so there is a certain degree of confidence in trying to restore her memories, which goes without saying.

As the group pondered the matter of the Gu poison, Zhang Xubai, who was standing nearby, suddenly began to gag.

Zhang Qingxuan immediately stepped forward to support his shoulder, and Gu Qingyue did not hesitate either. She strode forward and used a silver needle to make Zhang Xubai faint.

Seeing his uncle faint, Zhang Qingxuan stared blankly at Gu Qingyue, completely bewildered.

“He can’t think about his lost memories right now, otherwise he’ll get headaches, nausea, and dry heaving,” Gu Qingyue said to herself, gesturing for Zhang Qingxuan to place him on the soft couch in the study.

Of course, the above symptoms were mentioned in the chapter about 'Frost Gu' in medical books. Therefore, as soon as Gu Qingyue saw Zhang Xubai's symptoms, she immediately understood that he was trying to recall his memories, and she immediately made him faint.

Next, Gu Qingyue gestured for the brother and sister to leave.

She took out silver needles and carefully applied them to Zhang Xubai, also channeling some healing energy into his brain to relieve his headache and nausea.

Only after seeing that Zhang Xubai's condition had stabilized did Gu Qingyue inform Zhang Qingxuan of the precautions and take Jiang Wan back to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.

Leaving the Yongen Marquis's residence, Gu Qingyue felt much heavier than when she arrived.

She initially thought it was just a matter of loss of spirit, but she was very interested in giving it a try. If she could cure it, her medical skills would have improved significantly.

However, Zhang Xubai's situation was clearly more complicated.

How did he get poisoned by the Gu poison of Nanzhao? What people and events did he encounter?

We'll only know once he's cured.

Early the next morning.

All the carriages and personnel for Qin's trip to Ci'en Temple have been arranged.

Gu Qingyue ordered Cui Shuming to follow secretly. In addition to the guards from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, the two female guards, Gu Qing and Gu Che, were also following openly.

Of course, Gu Qingyue also arranged for people from the Moon Shadow Pavilion to protect her secretly, something Qin Shi was unaware of.

After escorting Qin Shi to five miles outside the capital, Gu Qingyue returned to Wenxiang Tower.

Tomorrow is the official opening day of Wenxianglou, and there are many things to be arranged. Gu Qingyue needs to be present.

Once everything was arranged, Gu Qingyue returned to Feiyue Pavilion, by which time the moon was already high in the sky.

Gu Qingyue sat in the courtyard, and her heart gradually calmed down.

Too many things have happened recently, leaving Gu Qingyue feeling somewhat exhausted.

The Liu family's scheming and conspiracies, and the shocking truth...

The secrets of Prince An's mansion...

An arranged marriage, my grandfather's birthday...

These things had been weighing on her mind, but now that everything had finally settled, she could finally take a break.

A gentle breeze caresses my face, the moonlight is serene, I calm my mind and look up at the sky.

How long has it been since she looked at the stars or the night sky?