Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 43 Encounter in the Military Camp

Rongjia Xiaoxi Inn.

Gu Qingyue was fast asleep.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes, which shone brightly in the darkness.

Hearing the noise on the roof, she quickly got up, took out the dagger from under her pillow, slipped off the bed, and hid behind the bedpost.

A few breaths later, she heard very light footsteps stop outside the door. Gu Qingyue gripped her dagger tightly, held her breath, and waited for the person outside to break down the door.

A moment later, a soft knock sounded on the door.

Knock on the door? Gu Qingyue was surprised for a moment, then walked towards the door.

"Who?"

"It's me, Mu Bei," a deep male voice sounded from outside the door.

Gu Qingyue was stunned. Why was this tall guard looking for her so late? She remembered that they weren't very familiar with each other; they had only met a few times.

After thinking for a moment, Gu Qingyue stepped forward and opened the door. Looking at the bear-like man in front of her, the invisible pressure was overwhelming. She took a step back, looked up, and questioned him with her eyes.

Mu Bei raised his hand in a bow, "Please, little divine doctor, help me save someone," his eyes sincere, with a hint of anxiety in them.

Little miracle doctor? Gu Qingyue remembered that he called her "kid" the last time they met?

Hmm, "Little Divine Doctor" sounds much more impressive. She felt her image instantly become much more impressive. She didn't even know that in the big guy's mind, she was already a divine doctor. It seems that her reputation spread quite widely after treating Zhou Changming last time!

"Brother Mu Bei, I'm not some kind of miracle doctor. You've got the wrong person, haven't you?" Gu Qingyue suppressed the smugness rising in her heart and the restless corners of her lips, and said calmly.

Mu Bei spoke anxiously again: "Young Master Qingyue, please don't be modest anymore. You didn't deliberately hide the fact that you saved the shopkeeper of the North-South General Store, did you? Although you are still young, your medical skills are superb. Otherwise, how would I dare to come and bother you? Now, only you can save General Zhao." After saying that, he raised his hand and bowed again.

Young Master Qingyue? The way you address me has changed again?

Gu Qingyue calmed herself down. Indeed, it was no secret that she had treated Manager Zhou, and many people knew that she had also started practicing medicine at Huichun Medical Clinic.

It's understandable that Mu Bei would know these things.

After thinking for a moment, Gu Qingyue said, "I can help you save people, but I can't guarantee they'll survive. Also, you have to guarantee my safety." As she spoke, Gu Qingyue glanced at him, the implication of which she thought he would understand.

After all, the common people can't fight against the officials. If she fails to save the person, and these people use their power to coerce or punish her, she won't stand for it. Although her skills have been recovering and she's not afraid of trouble, she doesn't want to confront these people right now; it's not worth it.

Looking at the tall, strong figures before her, a hint of doubt flashed in Gu Qingyue's eyes again. Were they really officials from the county government? How did they have connections with the military?

"Of course, little miracle doctor, just do your best," Mu Bei said, then darted to the door, waiting for Gu Qingyue to set off together.

"Wait a moment," Gu Qingyue said, looking at her empty hands, before turning and walking back into the room.

When she came out, her clothes were neat, and she had a medicine box in her hand. Although it was not big, it was full of things. Gu Qingyue had designed and made it herself, specifically for use when she went to Huichuntang to see patients. It was very convenient.

Before leaving, Gu Qingyue went to Rong Qingqing's room to say goodbye, so as not to worry if she didn't see her the next morning.

Standing at the entrance of the inn, Gu Qingyue's eyes lit up when she saw the two horses tied up there.

"Does the little miracle doctor know how to ride a horse?" Mu Bei noticed the change in Gu Qingyue's eyes and asked with great interest.

Gu Qingyue looked at the tall, strong, and sleek horse in front of her, her eyes shining brightly.

"Of course, what a fine horse!" Gu Qingyue mounted the horse, stroking the chestnut steed before her, her heart pounding with excitement. She hadn't ridden a horse in almost a year, including her previous life.

Seeing Gu Qingyue's childish actions, Mu Bei smiled and immediately mounted his horse.

By the time they reached Liquan Pass, it was already broad daylight.

Ignoring the fact that her body was almost falling apart, Gu Qingyue picked up her medicine box and hurriedly followed Mu Bei into the military camp.

Before she even got close to the wounded soldiers' camp, she saw a familiar face walking towards her. This time, he wasn't wearing a mask. As the person got closer, Gu Qingyue wondered to herself whether she should greet him. Could she tell him that she already knew that the person wearing the mask was also him?

Just as she was hesitating, the man opposite her saw her, stopped, lowered his head, and began to scrutinize her with a look of scrutiny in his eyes.

Gu Qingyue rolled her eyes inwardly. What's wrong with Mu Xiaoqi? What does she mean?

"Why did you bring Young Master Gu to the military camp?" Mu Yun Chu asked Mu Bei, not hiding the fact that he knew Mu Bei. He wondered if it was a deliberate arrangement, but whenever he wore a mask, Mu Bei was with him, and when he didn't wear a mask, Mu Nan was with him.

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyue deliberately flashed a huge, obsequious smile.

"Mu Xiaoqi, what a coincidence to run into you here. Are you here at the military camp looking for someone?" Gu Qingyue said, glancing at Mu Bei standing next to her, deliberately probing, "You two know each other? What a coincidence!"

After saying that, he had an expression that said, "What a coincidence, what a wonderful coincidence!"

Mu Nan, standing behind Mu Yun Chu, raised an eyebrow. This kid was incredibly bold, calling his master Mu Xiao Qi so openly and acting as if they were old friends. Mu Nan wanted to give him a thumbs up.

Upon hearing this, Mu Yun Chu's lips twitched.

He wore a mask to protect himself from certain people, but he had no intention of hiding it from Gu Qingyue, who had saved his life.

But seeing Gu Qingyue pretending to be stupid, and brushing off the long robe he had just changed into, he didn't expose her, and simply said, "Yes, visiting a friend."

After speaking, she glanced at Mu Bei with a question in her eyes.

"Mr. Mu, I brought Dr. Gu to see General Zhao," he said, bowing to the other party before leading Gu Qingyue toward the central command tent.

Mu Yun Chu remained silent, leading Mu Nan straight ahead.

What a coincidence? It seems that Mu Xiaoqi also knows General Zhao. Gu Qingyue pondered as she walked.

The group remained silent and walked towards the central command tent one after the other.

Lifting the tent flap and entering Zhao Canjiang's tent, the squinty-eyed young man immediately stepped forward to greet the group. His gaze lingered on Gu Qingyue's face for a moment, but he did not ask any questions.

"How is General Zhao?" Mu Yunchu asked.

The squinting man hesitated, then cupped his hands in greeting. "Dr. Li said there's no better way right now. If the fever can break before noon, there's still hope. If..." The man couldn't finish his sentence, lowered his head, and looked extremely unwell.

Mu Bei stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder: "Don't worry, I brought a renowned doctor with me. Let him take a look. There is still hope." After saying that, he turned around and looked at Gu Qingyue.

Gu Qingyue didn't say anything humble or pretentious. She nodded to him and then nodded to the squinty-eyed man as a greeting.

The squinting man looked at the boy in front of him suspiciously. He was only twelve or thirteen years old, just a child. Could he be a doctor? A miracle doctor, no less?

He glanced at Mu Yun Chu again, his eyes questioning, but seeing that Mu Yun Chu's expression remained unchanged, he didn't press further.

Mu Bei hurriedly stood between the two and introduced them, "This is Doctor Gu, and this is Zhao Er, Zhao Lijun's bodyguard. He has been by Zhao Lijun's side the whole time. You can ask him about the illness."

After introducing the two, Mu Bei nodded to Gu Qingyue, who then walked straight towards the edge of the bed.

Looking at the young man whose cheeks were flushed red in his sleep, Gu Qingyue frowned almost imperceptibly.

This subtle expression did not escape Mu Yun Chu's eyes, and her heart immediately sank.

Gu Qingyue lifted Zhao Canjiang's wrist and gently placed her hand on it.

Next, he carefully examined the injured area, lifted his hand to pry open the patient's eyelids to take a look, and even used a bamboo stick to press down the tongue and look inside the mouth. The people behind him were dumbfounded. Why was this way of examining the patient a little strange?