Hua Rong felt somewhat depressed when she saw Gu Huafu.

She sat in front of him, looking into his eyes that were staring at her but were clearly empty, and remained silent for a long time.

"You want to ask me about A-Gui's whereabouts, right? I regret to inform you that I don't know either."

Gu Huafu's voice was very soft. After saying this, he coughed as if he had exhausted himself.

"I just came to see your... elder brother."

Hua Rong touched his wrist with her hand and finally sighed.

His eyes were poisoned, and it's been too long; there's no chance of recovery now!

Gu Huafu remained silent for a long time.

His expression remained indifferent, but his hands trembled slightly.

He reached out his hand, seemingly wanting to grasp Hua Rong's hand, but then stopped.

Just as he was about to take it back, Hua Rong took his hand.

Gu Huafu lowered his head, seemingly trying to hide his emotions.

When he looked up, his expression did indeed appear much more natural.

When you were little... didn't you blame me?

Is it his fault?

Hua Rong said that she didn't actually feel much.

Seeing that Hua Rong did not answer, Gu Huafu's expression darkened.

"You shouldn't have been born in such a chaotic world. Even we men can't protect ourselves, let alone a woman like you?"

Gu Huafu gritted his teeth, his voice revealing ruthlessness.

"Rather than let you suffer endless torment in this world, I'd rather kill you from the start!"

His grip tightened, causing Hua Rong pain, but he didn't let go.

"However, every time I see your little face in your swaddling clothes, I don't know what to do. I just watch you grow up day by day, and then... I get sold."

Gu Huafu's voice was hoarse, concealing emotions that were difficult for others to understand.

"My sister, my only sister, is gone just like that!"

Hua Rong didn't speak, but for the first time carefully examined her brother, whom she had never observed seriously before.

Having experienced the ways of the world, she now possesses a certain ability to see through people's hearts.

He is cold-hearted by nature and has extreme ideas.

However, beneath these emotions, Hua Rong also saw the inner conflict within him.

"What exactly happened after I left?"

Hua Rong severed ties with them cleanly.

Simply because she understands her own nature, she fears it might bring them a smile.

Gu Huafu's eyes turned cold, filled with extreme sorrow.

"Jin Neng, a corrupt official of the Great Yan Dynasty, colluded with bandits to massacre the temporary resettlement site in order to covet the resettlement money for the disaster victims. My parents... died, and my second brother and I were separated and eventually came to the Kingdom of Dalian."

Gu Huafu spoke clearly, and Hua Rong understood him perfectly.

To be honest, she had forgotten what her parents looked like, but she still remembered the tenderness with which they called her "Nannan".

Hua Rong felt a little depressed and asked in a hoarse voice, "Where is Jin Neng?"

Gu Huafu said coldly, "He's dead."

As for how he died, Gu Huafu didn't say, and Hua Rong didn't ask either.

Hua Rong left three days later.

Gu Huafu was the last person to receive the news, and he did not show any sadness.

Murong Feng comforted his wise and resourceful friend, saying, "She said she hopes you live a good life."

Gu Huafu looked up at the sky. Although he could not see anything with his eyes, there was a flowing light in them.

"I know."

The feelings weren't that deep to begin with, and I had already guessed that we would separate.

There's no need to be sad.

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Hua Rong continued to travel the world.

Although most people are perceptive, it's inevitable to encounter foolish people.

When Hua Rong encountered a group of bandits who wanted to rob and rape her, before she could figure out how to deal with them, Shen Zi'an had already taken care of them.

Shen Zi'an was also surprised when he saw her.

"Dr. Gu!"

Hua Rong was surprised that Shen Zi'an would remember her after only meeting her once.

"Dr. Gu, please come with me. An old friend of yours wishes to see you."

His eyes were very gentle when he said this.

And it's quite obvious that it wasn't because of Hua Rong.

It was actually because of the old friend he mentioned.

Hua Rong guessed what was going on and, along with the Fifth Princess and Xiao Ci, agreed.

Hua Rong saw the eldest princess training troops on the parade ground in Shen Zi'an's military camp.

The eldest princess was naturally delighted to see her.

"War is truly cruel. In the battle just two days ago, two of our commanders of ten thousand died."

The eldest princess spoke these words with a look of sorrow in her eyes.

"Is that so?" Hua Rong asked indifferently.

She was already aware of the cruelty of war.

"It's a real pity that one of the commanders, Gu Huagui, was chosen. I originally wanted to promote him to deputy general."

Hua Rong suddenly looked up at her, and after a long while, she asked, "Where is he buried?"

"ah?"

"I'm referring to Gu Huagui, the one you mentioned."

The eldest princess then remembered Hua Rong's name and was momentarily stunned and surprised.

However, she quickly realized what she meant and sighed, "If you die on the battlefield, where will you be buried?"

Hua Rong recalled the image of Gu Huagui, a child who made childish vows.

"Sister, don't worry. No matter where you are in the future, I will bring you back! I will definitely become a great general, find you a good husband, and protect you for the rest of your life!"

Hua Rong was depressed and was taken back to the mountains by the Fifth Princess and Xiao Ci.

She recalled the voice she vaguely heard when she treated the Ninth Prince.

What if... she had gotten off the carriage and checked back then?

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