Chapter 59 Thirst (Two-in-One) Drowning between his lips...

So he had been remembering this all along?

No wonder I come out every day to see if the weather has cleared up.

Yu Wenxue unconsciously rubbed her fingers, then looked up with a slightly nervous expression.

Gu Yun Shen leaned closer, but stopped two inches away from her.

Ripples spread across the water's surface, an undercurrent of ambiguity stirring within.

Her body temperature suddenly rose, her breathing became rapid, and she felt like she had done everything even though she hadn't done anything.

Gu Yun Shen leaned close to her ear, seeking her consent in a highly seductive voice.

Yu Wenxue thought to herself that this man was really strange. He clearly wanted her so badly, yet he still had to lower himself to beg her. With his arm strength, he could easily control her without much effort.

A man who says one thing and means another, whose words and actions are inconsistent!

Yu Wenxue secretly made two marks on him in her mind, thinking he was scheming.

Despite her inner grumbling, she still couldn't resist his advances.

Looking into those unfathomable eyes, she opened her mouth to respond to him.

It was just for practicing breathing techniques; it was absolutely not for any other reason.

Her hand was gripped and pressed against his chest, where, besides the wooden puppy carving she had given him, there was his wildly beating heart, mingling with the birdsong and fragrance of the mountains, slowly eroding her last defenses.

His burning lips and tongue nearly overwhelmed her; she was about to drown in his mouth before she had even begun to learn.

There was nothing between them, and she could feel his heartbeat in her chest. This scene reminded her of that bold and lingering dream, a dream that was intoxicating and unforgettable.

A petal fell, but Gu Yun Shen didn't brush it away. Instead, he held it between his lips and licked it gently...

After the long kiss ended, Yu Wenxue's cheeks were flushed, and she touched them with the back of her hand to relieve the heat.

She looked down at Gu Yun Shen, whose little finger was tightly clasped around hers, and felt an urge to pat his head.

She thought it and she did it; she stood on tiptoe and quickly touched it.

The boy's clear voice rang out: "When is the next time?"

here we go again.

Yu Wenxue awkwardly avoided his burning gaze, and secretly raised the corners of her mouth in a corner where he couldn't see her: "Then, let's do it on a rainy day."

*

The sky over Tianlian Mountain has been clear for several days in a row, with not a cloud in sight.

With his wish unfulfilled, Gu Yunshen's mood became strange. He would either hug Yu Wenxue from behind while sleeping or secretly hook his little finger with hers while sleeping, as if he was afraid that she would suddenly disappear one day.

Yu Wenxue pretended to be stupid and selectively ignored everything.

Early that morning, she brought her homemade swimsuit, ready to conduct the first round of teaching.

The temperature difference in the mountains is large; it is cool in the morning and evening, but unusually hot at noon.

The spring water is crystal clear and of excellent quality. The rock walls are inlaid with white marble, and the edges are polished to be very smooth.

There was a stone table nearby, which was probably for resting.

Yu Wenxue brought an extra set of clothes in case she accidentally fell into the water. She was fully prepared for this hot spring.

Gu Yun Shen, as always, wore a dark black, narrow-sleeved robe with no other decorations except for a jade-inlaid belt.

He put down his sword, tested the water temperature, thought for a moment, and then untied the bandage on his wrist.

When he was drunk last time, Yu Wenxue had seen his needle marks and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Why do you always wear bandages?"

These are all old injuries; would he really feel inferior because of them?

Gu Yun Shen smiled without saying a word, and flicked the water off his fingertips. "You've finally become curious."

He re-bandaged himself, activated the mechanism, and aimed at a caterpillar on the tree trunk.

"So that's where your hidden weapons come from?"

Yu Wenxue wasn't scared; instead, she curiously leaned closer to take a look: "Can I try?"

"Can."

Just as Yu Wenxue was about to help him untie it, she heard him slowly say, "How about we wait for another rainy day?"

"......"

Logically, to completely detoxify, one needs to soak in hot springs for seven consecutive days, ideally for more than half an hour each time, but the specifics vary from person to person.

Yu Wenxue grumbled a few times in her heart, then untied her skirt and carefully stepped into the water.

The swimsuit was designed in a modern style, and considering the fabric, it wasn't made too short; it was about mid-thigh, a moderate length.

Gu Yun Shen paused for a moment when he saw the swimsuit, which he considered rather conservative.

The girl stood barefoot in the sunlight, her slender arms gently gliding across the water's surface. Her soft, long hair was curled into a small ball, with a few stray strands swaying in the wind.

The scene is serene and beautiful, captivating the viewer.

Further down, her straight legs were displayed before him without any hesitation.

His hand, hanging by his side, twitched involuntarily, clenching into a fist before relaxing again.

"Why are you still spacing out?" Yu Wenxue was still immersed in the excitement of learning to swim. She walked happily to him, waved her hand, and mimicked his tone: "Snap out of it."

Gu Yun Shen looked away.

"Boring." Yu Wenxue had intended to tease him, but to her surprise, he was acting out of character today, with a stern face.

It's not just today; it seems he's been acting strangely ever since he arrived at Tianlian Mountain...

Without thinking twice, she stretched out her toes and tentatively entered the water.

With that step, he stepped on the moss on the stone, slipped, and fell straight into the water.

There was no time to react; my mind went almost completely blank.

Just when she thought she was about to fall, he held her waist tightly.

Their body heat was transmitted through the thin fabric, and a tingling, shivering sensation arose spontaneously.

Gu Yun Shen withdrew his hand first, a blush creeping up his ears, and turned his face away, saying, "Be careful."

"Oh~"

The two started practicing in the shallow water area. Before going into the water, Yu Wenxue was given a pill.

Compared to the previous bitterness, this taste is much more palatable, and upon closer tasting, there is even a hint of sweetness.

What is this?

“A drug that helps the toxicity dissipate.” Gu Yun Shen put his arm around her waist and slowly walked into the water, his tone calm: “If you feel unwell later, remember to tell me.”

"You're not suggesting that taking this medicine will make the toxicity more severe, are you?"

Yu Wenxue touched her arm and was immediately horrified.

The uncontrollable heat and intense itching were still vivid in my mind, and I couldn't help but shiver.

Gu Yunshen: "Not necessarily. It may take effect soon, or it may be fine after a few days once the toxins are expelled."

"Can I have a few more?"

Gu Yunshen didn't answer her question, but instead held her waist, saying, "The water has buoyancy, so get used to this feeling first."

Yu Wenxue obediently did as he said.

The sensation underwater is exceptionally subtle; you feel light and airy, as if you're entangled in seaweed. It's itchy, but you can easily break free and float on the surface.

Sunlight filters through the water, casting soft, dappled patterns of light.

After she gradually got used to the feeling, her shoulders were lifted up.

They were very close, feeling each other's breaths mingling.

Perhaps due to the rising water temperature, Yu Wenxue's face gradually turned completely red, from her neck to the tips of her ears.

She couldn't help but twist her waist, but he pulled her back with a slap.

"Let's go into the water and take a look."

After holding her breath for ten seconds, Yu Wenxue emerged from the water, gasping for air.

Her damp hair clung to her face, and she tried to grab it, but Gu Yun Shen acted first.

His fingertips touched her burning skin, and he gently tucked a strand of hair behind her ear with a tender touch, all done very naturally.

After several attempts, Yu Wenxue learned to hold her breath.

Although it wasn't long, it was a significant improvement over before.

Gu Yun Shen appeared aloof, but he was surprisingly patient and gentle when teaching, which made her wonder if her memory of reading the book was distorted.

No matter how she tried to connect the two words, she found it hard to associate him with the word "madman." She couldn't help but wonder if there was anything else besides the Gu family that led him to turn to the dark side.

The swimming lesson lasted for nearly two hours, and Yu Wenxue was already able to move freely within a small area.

After teaching her, Gu Yun Shen walked ashore on his own, seemingly lost in thought.

Yu Wenxue, feeling playful, dived underwater to test how long she could hold her breath.

Perfectly accurate, exactly thirty seconds.

With a "splash," huge waves rose from the water's surface.

Suddenly, her foot was gripped, and it tickled. She instinctively kicked it.

Immediately afterwards, he was carried out horizontally.

The boy's handsome face was slightly pale.

Water droplets slid down the straight bridge of his nose from his forehead and dripped into his chest, making him feel inexplicably hot.

"If you don't behave, I won't let you swim by yourself next time."

Even though Gu Yun Shen tried his best to hide it, Yu Wen Xue still noticed the tremor in his voice.

My first reaction was that she was beautiful and delicious.

A person's choices made without warning don't lie; they're nervous.

She blinked slowly: "Okay, then you can come with me, so I won't be alone anymore."

Their eyes met, and Gu Yun Shen clearly saw himself in her eyes.

Yu Wenxue felt shy under that direct gaze. Her body was damp, but not completely see-through.

She wanted to tell him to stop looking, but she didn't know what he was looking at.

Seeing that he was slightly lost in thought, she couldn't help but reach out and catch the water droplets falling from his forehead.

*

It was dusk when we left the hot spring.

Weary birds returned to their nests, their silhouettes lengthening as the evening glow enveloped them.

Yu Wenxue clutched her chest, where a sudden, dull pain shot through her.

Gu Yun Shen stopped in his tracks: "What's wrong?"

"I feel a little tightness in my chest, but it's nothing."

With less than a month left until the mission deadline, how come there's already a reaction?

The familiar pain awakened memories she had almost forgotten. She had used this healthy body for so long that she could no longer distinguish between reality and a dream.

The calming soup needs to be put on the agenda.

She thought.

Gu Yun Shen grabbed her wrist, and she looked up with a puzzled expression.

Gu Yun Shen smiled faintly: "It's nothing, let's go back first."

Something's not right.

Something's really wrong.

Yu Wenxue wanted to ask something more, but Gu Yunshen continued, "Where do you want to go after we leave Suzhou?"

The sudden question caused her to momentarily freeze, and she replied earnestly, "Aren't you busy with official duties? Do you have time to travel around with me?"

If she wasn't mistaken, he would probably be crowned King of the Heterosexuals soon after this war.

The Prince of Pingkang had almost no chance of ascending the throne, and the Crown Prince was weak and sickly. In her remaining memories, it seemed that the youngest of the three princes would eventually ascend the throne.

Gu Yunshen, under the guise of a king of a different gender, participated in the regency and, in this name, controlled the entire court.

None of those things are as important as you.

The confession came so suddenly that Yu Wenxue scratched her neck and changed the subject: "After we go back, Qingwan and the others are getting married. How about we make some plans after their wedding?"

Then she can have a completely healthy body, no longer have to worry about how to complete her missions, and live a happy life in her later years.

Gu Yun Shen agreed to her request.

Back at her residence, Yu Wenxue dared not be careless and used the small kitchen to prepare the calming soup. Not only was Gu Yun Shen behaving strangely, but even the servants who had been attending to Lian Shan that day had disappeared without a trace.

That's so strange.

However, she didn't have time to think. She wanted to complete the task as quickly as possible. There were less than two months left until Gu Rongting and Lin Qingwan's wedding. What if the damn system assigned her another task three?

It's capable of doing it.

She silently cursed the system from head to toe, then carried the two bowls of soup back to her room.

"I'm exhausted today, so I made two bowls of calming soup. Shall we drink them together?"

Gu Yun Shen put the letter away, tied it to the pigeon's leg, and turned back to say, "Hmm."

So easy to talk to?

She hasn't said her prepared lines yet.

Yu Wenxue, not understanding why, first handed him a bowl and advised, "Drink it while it's hot. The pharmacy owner said it's very effective and will help you sleep soundly."

Gu Yun Shen took it, his gaze lingering on her chest.

She was dressed so lightly that he could clearly see the scar on her chest.

If he were to make that request now, asking her to accept his gift, would she agree?

Will people think he's weird?

He lowered his eyelashes and stared blankly at the calming soup in his hand.

The taste is off.

Yu Wenxue squatted down in front of him, resting her chin on her hand, and said, "You seem to have something on your mind."

It's not a question, it's a certainty.

Gu Yun Shen leaned down and gently stroked her cheek, curving his lips into a smile: "I was just thinking, since you refuse to wear my gold chain, how can I leave my mark on you?"

Yu Wenxue's face turned red again.

It's no wonder she saw so many things she shouldn't have; her mind was no longer pure, and the first thing she thought of was... a hickey.

How did he manage to say those harsh words so calmly?

In contrast, Gu Yun Shen didn't think there was anything wrong with what he said, and continued, "After we've resolved all this, how about we go to Luoyang?"

"Luoyang?" Yu Wenxue nodded. "That's possible, but why go there?"

"I heard there's a lot of delicious food."

"Go! Go! Go!"

Who can resist the temptation of delicious food!

Gu Yun Shen didn't say anything more, picked up the bowl, and drank it all in one gulp.

Looking at the empty bowl, Yu Wenxue's tense heart immediately relaxed a lot.

Gu Yun Shen loosened his belt and gave her a meaningful look: "I'm tired, I'm going to rest first."

"Mmm, go to sleep."

Go to sleep, you'll feel better once you're asleep.

Aren't you going to sleep?

"Sleep." Yu Wenxue took off her shoes and socks, climbed onto the bed, and decided to put him to sleep first.

The only sound in the room was the flickering of the candlelight.

Yu Wenxue extinguished the candle, knelt down beside him, and covered him with the blanket.

Whether it was learning to swim in the morning or coaxing him to drink calming soup in the evening, he remained remarkably calm.

Like the wooden dog carving on my chest, it lies there perfectly still in my heart, without a ripple of emotion.

Gu Yun Shen sleeps very peacefully, unlike her who often punches and kicks. Her eyebrows and eyes are like paintings, and her lips are perfectly shaped.

She gazed at him for a long time by the moonlight, then reached out and poked the corner of his mouth, trying to make him smile.

But he didn't seem angry; his tone and actions towards her were very gentle. What could have gone wrong?

This feeling was unpleasant for her; she disliked this constant guessing and wanted to wake him up and ask him properly.

Yu Wenxue sighed, took his wrist again, played with him while he was asleep for a while, and finally leaned on his shoulder and closed her eyes.

Hearing several strange noises, Gu Yun Shen opened his eyes.

He propped himself up and placed a kiss on Yu Wenxue's forehead.

Judging by the timing, that person will take action tonight.

He quietly got up, took out the silver thread he had prepared beforehand, and set up a trap in the room.

"Are you sure this is the place? The lights aren't on, and it doesn't look like anyone lives here."

"Yes, there are so many rooms. Are we supposed to search for them one by one?"

Upon suddenly hearing footsteps outside, Yu Wenxue abruptly opened her eyes and sat up in bed.

Someone wants to kill Gu Yunshen.

She patted her head hard, thinking to herself how sleepy she was, how could she have fallen asleep!

No wonder there wasn't a single servant when she went to borrow the kitchen.

This is a royal forbidden area; the only person who would dare to do this is…

"What's so difficult about that? Better to kill a thousand innocent people than let one guilty person go free. His Highness the Crown Prince has ordered that if we fail to kill that Gu fellow, then it will be you and me who die..."

Gu Yunshen fastened the ribbon, and seeing that she was awake, he held her shoulder: "Don't be afraid, I'll be back soon."

"You'll die!" Yu Wenxue whispered, barely audible to the two of them. "Let's run away together."

Whether they can kill me or not depends on their abilities.

Even at a time like this, he's still trying to look cool.

Yu Wenxue silently grumbled to herself.

The assassins outside are searching room by room, and they'll find them soon enough that it will be too late to escape.

Looking around, the room was filled with traps he had carefully set, like a fine spider web, with sharp blades and needles that would tear the skin apart if they touched it.

He had anticipated all of this and had made all the necessary preparations.

Knowing that someone wanted to kill him, he still risked his life to come and cure her poison.

Gu Yunshen saw what she was thinking and comforted her, "Don't worry, with it here, no one can get close to you."

"Are you going to go out and deal with them all by yourself?" Yu Wenxue's voice rose a few decibels in her anxiety, "Are you crazy!"

"You know, even two fists can't fight four hands, let alone so many people outside!"

She took a step forward, but before she could touch the wire, he gently pressed her back down.

Gu Yun Shen gently stroked her moist eyes and smiled, "You're worried about me?"

"Nonsense, you always ask these pointless questions!"

Yu Wenxue, her eyes red, retorted, "If you knew they would trap you like a turtle in a jar, why didn't you tell me beforehand?"

"There's more than one way to detoxify. What if, what if you really get injured?"

"I don't want to put you in a difficult position."

He wouldn't force Yu Wenxue if she didn't want to, but he hoped she would live a good life.

Gu Yun Shen gazed at her silently, then picked up the sword from the table. "Escaping is not the way to solve problems. Isn't the best defense offense?"

"I've already made arrangements. If I die, someone will come to pick you up and unlock the mechanism." The sounds of running and shouting grew closer. Gu Yun Shen stood at the door, turned to the side, and asked her one last question: "If I come back alive, will you marry me?"

She wasn't pretending; she was his real wife.

“I…” Yu Wenxue was stunned for a moment, and past memories flashed through her mind one by one.

There was one thing that had been bothering her.

What exactly happened on the first day after I transmigrated?

Gu Rongting once said that she was brought back by Gu Yunshen. Given his personality, how could he possibly help a stranger? But she had lost her memory of the first day.

There was still a major mystery surrounding them, but in any case, she was certain that he wouldn't hurt her.

Thinking of this, she replied loudly, "Yes."

Gu Yunshen did not hear this reply.

To be precise, he was afraid of hearing a negative answer.

The boy stood tall, his white clothes making him appear particularly lonely in the dark night.

He stepped forward and stood in front of them, speaking calmly, "Are you looking for me?"

The people around exchanged glances, then roared, "Go!"

The sword was drawn, a flash of cold light piercing the long, silent night.

Leaves fluttered all around, blood flowed like a river, and the black-clad men who came to fight fell one by one.

"Boss, there seems to be a woman in the house!"

Gu Yunshen's hand holding the sword shifted slightly.

The leader on the other side, who was giving orders, noticed his distraction and immediately leaped up, stabbing him in the chest without hesitation.

Gu Yun Shen turned around and blocked, and the short blade that was originally an inch away from his heart was plunged into the other's chest.

Blood stained his clothes, and a hot, sticky liquid splashed all over him. He scoffed, "You can't touch this stuff."

He wanted to keep it until the day he went to Luoyang, so he could give it to her personally.

Of the eighteen assassins sent by the Crown Prince, more than half were dead or wounded. Gu Yun Shen stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes revealing an undisguised ruthlessness, and slowly opened his lips: "Aren't you going to continue?"

He's a madman, a madman who goes berserk at the sight of blood!

Knowing that death was the only outcome, the others swallowed hard and charged forward.

The silver needles were so sharp they drew blood and killed instantly; they didn't even have time to react before being overwhelmed by the intense pain.

Gu Yun Shen stepped on the hand that was trying to stab his chest and crushed it expressionlessly.

They all wanted him dead, but he insisted on living.

...

Yu Wenxue paced back and forth, as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, but she couldn't leave the room even a step. She could only wait helplessly, listening to the sounds of weapons clashing in battle.

"System, don't I have an offline talisman? Can you make those assassins offline?"

[System: Sorry, the offline token can only be used for one person.]

"Can I give him my life-saving charm?"

[System: Yes, but it will only take effect in cases of life-threatening emergencies. Currently, it is not available for use.]

"This won't work, that won't work, tell me, what benefits has this system brought to its host?"

The system has been taken offline.

Gradually, the sounds of fighting subsided, and her eyelids grew heavier and heavier until she could no longer open them.

A strange fragrance wafted over, followed by an unusual sensation in my body.

Oh no, will the poison take effect at this time?

Yu Wenxue bit her lip hard to keep herself awake.

She rushed to the table and poured the cooled calming soup down her throat.

Perhaps only by falling asleep can one avoid being tormented by the poison to the point of near death.

She waited for a long time, until the sounds around her became blurry and she could no longer hear what was happening outside.

My throat was dry and itchy. I drank several cups of cold tea, but it still couldn't relieve the dryness.

Why did Gu Yun Shen fall asleep so quickly after taking the calming soup, while she couldn't?

She slapped her dizzy head hard, unable to think straight, desperately seeking a way out, and bit her arm hard.

Fine, dense blood spots seeped from her fair skin. She lay by the bed, constantly tugging at her collar.

That damned pharmacy owner, did he lie to her?

Why am I getting hotter and hotter after drinking this calming soup?

The door was pushed open urgently, and Yu Wenxue bit her arm again.

Her shoulders were held in someone's arms. The person pinched her face and fed her a pill. Noticing that she had difficulty swallowing, he even kissed her, feeding her the medicine with his lips.

She couldn't see who it was, so she swung her hand forcefully and slapped them across the face...

The boy, covered in blood, knelt on the ground, taking the blow without any warning.

He gently touched her hand, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and brought it to his lips: "Have you thought about the question I'm going to ask?"

What's the problem?

Yu Wenxue's mind was in a mess. She had no idea what this person was talking about, or where this hooligan came from, who even dared to touch her face!

With no means of self-defense, under the combined effects of the poison and the calming soup, Yu Wenxue pushed him away with all her might and bit him hard on the shoulder.

"Don't hurt yourself." Gu Yunshen put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her into his embrace, extending his arm.

Where did this handsome male demon come from, trying to seduce her?

The male demon's face gradually overlapped with Gu Yun Shen's face, eventually merging into one, with each other within the other.

Yu Wenxue didn't care about anything else. She blinked, and as if possessed, she pulled open the "male demon's" collar and bit down on that rosy spot.

Author's Note: I bought a skewer of candied hawthorns, but the vendor tricked me by using mung bean cakes instead of grapes. I'm so angry I'm releasing two chapters in one go! [Angry][Angry]