Chapter 40: The Heart of Recruitment

Liuzi pursed his lips and walked towards that direction.

The two children had seen him yesterday, so he didn't dare reveal his true face for fear of being discovered. He could only wander nearby waiting for the right opportunity.

"Prime Minister Gu." Fang Huaining lifted his clothes and sat down, putting the wine in his hand on the table.

"Is Doctor Shen not back yet?"

Glancing at the wine jug, Gu Yanqing couldn't help but say, "If Your Highness doesn't care about his life, there's no need to come looking for An'er."

Otherwise, you would waste your good intentions, consume a lot of medicinal materials, and then come back to blame Shen Jinan if the disease cannot be cured.

"It seems that Prime Minister Gu has misunderstood." Fang Huaining laughed.

"This is the fruit wine I found specially for Doctor Shen. I was unwell a few days ago and was unable to deliver it in time."

Is it for Shen Jinan?

Gu Yanqing's gaze fell on the pot of wine from time to time, and his heart was not very calm.

It's just a doctor-patient relationship. Is it necessary to go out of your way to find a pot of wine? Does Fang Huaining have ulterior motives?

Could it be that he is planning to target Jin An?

Gu Yanqing didn't answer, but just looked at Fang Huaining, as if trying to find clues from his face.

"Minister Gu, I have a question that I've always had, but I'm not sure if I should ask it or not."

He had a smile on his face and looked as gentle as jade, like a handsome young man.

"If you are asking Prime Minister Gu, then there is no need to speak. If you are asking me, Your Highness, please feel free to speak." Gu Yanqing's eyes were deep and unfathomable.

Now that I have no power or influence, it would be best for my wife and children if I stay out of it.

"Then let's ask Brother Gu, are you really willing to accept your fate like this?" Fang Huaining looked at him quietly.

Does the former Prime Minister Gu really have no ambition at all now?

"Gu just wants to live a stable life with his wife and children now, and he doesn't think about anything else."

Gu Yanqing frowned, hiding the thoughts in his eyes.

In any case, Fang Huaining is a member of the royal family and it is not appropriate to make close friends with him.

No matter how much Fang Huaining asked, he didn't reveal a single word.

After wiping Sui Sui Huanhuan's hands after they finished their meal, he watched them go out to play with Lu Nianqing.

Only then did Gu Yanqing turn around and look at Fang Huaining.

"If Your Highness has your own plans, you can go ahead and do them."

Even though he said such discouraging words, Gu Yanqing did not show any sign of dejection.

This is why Fang Huaining came to him.

It is indeed not so easy to recruit the former Prime Minister Gu, and Fang Huaining has long been prepared for a protracted war.

"Brother Gu has no intention of getting involved, but I don't want to bother you. Just remember, if you change your mind, I will be at your service at any time."

Fang Huaining bowed and left with Yunzhu.

At this time, Sui Sui came running over with his short legs, holding a bowl of water in his hand: "Daddy, have some sugar water!"

Where does the sweet soup come from on this road of exile?

Gu Yanqing was puzzled and looked at the bowl of water warily. After taking it, he asked softly, "Where did Sui Sui get this sweet soup?"

Sui Sui tilted her head, a little confused: "Isn't this something my mother sent?"

"Did my mother give it to me?" Gu Yanqing showed doubt in his eyes.

Shen Jinan didn't come back at all, so how could he bring water to Suisui?

While she was away, he didn't dare give the child anything of unknown origin.

If anything goes wrong, Shen Jinan will not let him off easily.

Gu Yanqing had no idea that she cared so much about Shen Jinan now, and even subconsciously put her words first.

"Yes, the uncle just now said that this was specially sent back to us by our mother, and asked Sui Sui and Huan Huan to drink it quickly!"

She ran over in a hurry, her face flushed red, and said anxiously, "Huanhuan wanted to drink some just now, but Suisui didn't give it to her. Daddy, drink it quickly."

Gu Yanqing held the bowl of water, but did not move for a long time, thinking for a moment.

He put the water on the table and said, "Good things should be shared. When mother comes back later, we will drink together."

He felt a little reluctant. He had not intended to lie to the child, but the water was problematic and he did not dare drink it in front of the child, fearing that something might happen and scare the child.

But who delivered this water?

"Sui Sui, do you still remember what that uncle looks like?" Gu Yanqing held Sui Sui on his lap, his eyes full of tenderness, but a fierce look flashed in his eyes.

How dare you set your sights on his child?

Sui Sui tilted her head, her eyes a bit dazed as she recalled, "I can't remember clearly. I just remember that uncle was tall, with his hair covering his face. I can't recall what he looked like. He said that this was given by my mother, and that Sui Sui and Huan Huan should share it."

Sharing the drink with them means you want to harm the two children!

It's so vicious!

A tall and strong man.

Gu Yanqing searched his mind but had no impression, but the people they had offended were only those few, so it was easy to check.

Could it be Shen Xitang?

This was the only candidate he could think of for the moment, but he didn't dare to go and verify it rashly, in case he alerted the enemy.

We still have to wait until Shen Jinan comes back before discussing it.

"Let's go to Uncle Lu's place to pick up Huanhuan." Gu Yanqing picked up Sui Sui and didn't dare to relax at all.

As soon as Gu Yanqing left, Shen Jinan and his team came back, led by Xu Guancha, who had been there a few days ago.

"Brother Gu is really polite. He even prepared water when he knew we were coming back."

He spoke with a smile, and before Shen Jinan could react, he took the bowl of water and drank it all, he was thirsty after running around all day.

"Why does this water taste a little strange?" He frowned and tasted it. It was a little sweet but also a little bitter.

"What's strange?" As he spoke, Shen Jinan picked up the bowl curiously, put it to the tip of his nose and sniffed it, but his expression changed instantly.

She turned around hurriedly, her eyes full of tension, only to see that Officer Xu's face was dark purple. He opened his mouth wide and tried hard to breathe, but he couldn't.

Shen Jinan's face changed, he dropped the bowl in his hand, walked to his side in two or three steps, grabbed his hand, and placed his fingers on his pulse.

"This water is poisonous!" Shen Jinan didn't care about anything else and helped him sit on the ground.

With a flick of her hand, she took out a bag of silver needles. She spread the needles on the ground and took out a few.

The movements were extremely fast, piercing several important acupoints around his body.

"Don't move for now, let me prepare the antidote for you." Shen Jinan was still frightened.

Even the strong people who train every day can't withstand the poison, let alone ordinary people.

If Gu Yanqing and the two children were even slightly touched by it, they would die instantly!

Restraining the pain and the urge to vomit, Officer Xu blinked, agreeing with what she said.

Shen Jinan picked up the broken bowl, put it in front of his nose, sniffed it gently, closed his eyes and thought carefully about what medicine he should use to detoxify it.