The autumn rain at Ganlu Palace is incessant.
Under the sycamore trees outside the hall, leaves fell layer upon layer.
The leaves were soaked in the rain and slowly died.
Just like him.
He was imprisoned in a damp and dark palace with long corridors that seemed to stretch on forever.
Every day when I open my eyes, all I see is a hazy, pungent smell of blood.
Good boy, Zheng'er.
My stomachache stopped after drinking it, it stopped hurting...
…
Qi Su stood in front of the bed with her arms crossed.
The monk on the bed was clearly having a nightmare; even in his sleep, his brow was furrowed.
His face was pale, his breathing was hot, and beads of sweat kept seeping from his forehead.
Chief Secretary Song urged, "Hurry up, administer the medicine if necessary, and use acupuncture if necessary."
Qi Su: "It's no use."
No one knows what Ayan did before she died.
Clearly, even if she dies, she wants to take someone down with her.
The Gu worms inside Yun Wuyi's body have not simply awakened.
Instead, it was greatly traumatized and didn't want to live anymore. It wanted to tear this host apart and destroy the world.
Qi Su: "You all go out first, leave this to me."
She took a small box out of her bosom.
Hei Xiao Er looked at her, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping himself.
Qi Su: "Or you do it?"
Hei Xiao Er quickly scurried out, dragging Chief Secretary Song along with him.
Qi Su unbuttoned the clothes off the person on the bed, exposing their chest.
Her expression was grave.
Don't worry, I will never allow my wealth and glory to die like this.
…
Qi Su didn't come out of the room until the sun was setting.
Chief Secretary Song rushed into the room to check on his prince.
Although he was still asleep, he was in much better condition than before.
My breathing was no longer burning, and my pulse had become much more stable.
No wonder His Highness always had this girl accompany him in bed; she truly has superb medical skills.
Qi Su yawned, ignoring what they were doing, and found a room to rest.
After all, planting Gu is a physically demanding task.
It consumes too much energy.
Qi Su slept soundly until the night was deep, unaware of what time it was, until she was woken up by someone.
The dark-skinned Xuan Bird Guard stood at the head of the bed, coldly looking down at her.
"The master has woken up and says he wants to see you."
"He said he could meet with me whenever he wanted?"
"He said he wants you to be the Princess of Qishan."
Damn it, his weakness has been exploited.
…
Qi Su, still sleepy and yawning, was led to Dao Ci's room.
He changed rooms.
The beds have become bigger, softer, and more comfortable.
Inside, the charcoal fire burned brightly, its orange flames flickering faintly.
When Chief Secretary Song saw Qi Su coming over, he was as happy as a grandfather seeing his granddaughter-in-law.
"This bed is big enough for both of you to squeeze in today."
Qi Su refused.
"He's too weak right now; there's no fun in sleeping with him."
Hmm? What kind of fun are you looking for?
The monk, who was sitting by the headboard, placed the bowl of white porridge on the table.
He said to Chief Secretary Song, "Please go out first."
He looked somewhat weak.
Even when sitting, he maintains an upright posture.
The wide sleeves were layered, revealing sleek forearms with prominent wrists and long, fair fingers.
Qi Su sat down in front of his bed, crossing her legs.
"What do you want to say? There's no need for thanks. Anyway, all of this has to be repaid."
Dao Ci: "Where were you when the Northern Court woman was attacked today?"
There was still a slight redness at the corner of his eyes.
But those extremely dark eyes, as if soaked in frost and snow, carried a chilling insight into all things.
Qi Su: ...He suspects me?
Wait, don't panic.
She probably won't be found out about hiring someone to kill her.
The man wore a Western Rong mask, but used a fine crossbow made in Southern Chu that he had found in Song Garden's secret armory.
Who knows who killed the princess of Beiting?
Qi Su: "I'm moving flowers and plants in the garden."
The monk gazed at her quietly.
Hmm... that's too honest a story; even Qi Su herself doesn't believe it.
"Alright. It's because news of the Western Rong people causing trouble suddenly spread in the garden, and everyone was in chaos. I took advantage of the commotion to go to the kitchen and find some food to fill my stomach."
"If you don't believe me, look, my clothes still smell of braised goose."
Dao Ci said quietly, "That person might betray you."
Qi Su blinked.
"What are you talking about? Who would betray me?"
The person who hired the hitman? Of course he wouldn't betray Qi Su.
Because soon, once the amnesia gu on his mask enters his bloodstream, he will forget what happened today.
Aside from having an extra heavy gold brick in his backpack, he suffered no loss.
The test has been passed.
The monk said nothing more.
Now it's Qi Su's turn.
I went through so much trouble to heal you, and you start causing trouble again. Do you think I'm a vegetarian?!
She leaned closer to him, her eyes wide open, her pupils bright and moist.
The image of the monk was reflected in her pupils.
"When you woke up this time, did you notice anything unusual about your body?"
They were so close that their breaths could almost touch. The monk subtly moved away from her.
"What's wrong?"
Qi Su laughed.
"Haven't you noticed? You clearly like me more now."
After she finished speaking, she stared intently at the monk's face across from her.
Her eyes held the spring waters of April and the stars of a summer night.
There is a lake with vast, misty waters.
The tender, pale yellow willow branches gently skim across the water's surface, creating ripples that spread in concentric circles.
Dao Ci:......
Qi Su shook her finger.
"Don't rush to deny it. Denial is hypocritical nonsense. I forgot to tell you, the Gu worm I planted in your body has a side effect. That is—you will become very fond of me, just like those Gu worms. It's an uncontrollable physiological liking."
Dao Ci's expression seemed to change slightly.
But his emotions were hidden in his eyes, and he quickly regained his composure.
Qi Su looked at him with a calm and composed expression.
Smiling eyes.
"It's okay if you bear with it. Anyway, you'll like me more and more in the future. I'm planning to read more books these few days, do you know why?"
She doesn't need anyone to play the straight man.
Provide your own answer.
"Because I need to name our children. One will have the surname Qi, and the other will have the surname Yun."
Dao Ci closed his eyes, then opened them again.
His hand instinctively reached to the side, but he grasped at empty air.
The prayer beads were not at hand.
.
The silver-boned charcoal in the brazier made a crackling sound.
The strange atmosphere in the room was broken.
The monk looked away.
"Before she died, Bei Ting told me that she did not use the black water poison in Song Garden."
Qi Su was stunned for a moment.
"What's the meaning?"
Dao Ci: "She said that someone stole her Black Water Gu and intentionally caused a disturbance in Song Garden."
Qi Su: "...This person can't be that unlucky, it just happens to be me, right?"
Dao Ci countered, "Is it you?"
Qi Su stood up.
His expression was calm, and his words were gentle.
"Wait a minute. I'm going outside to find a hammer and smash you to death, you indiscriminate wretch. Spit my bug back to me!"
.
Qi Su only realized after coming out of the room that she had forgotten to confirm the matter of the princess with him.
It's okay, you can run away but you can't hide.
Blackie hung upside down from under the eaves.
"You really gave the Gu worm to your master?"
"Otherwise what?"
When will we be able to get that worm out?
"That one? No, no, you're mistaken. There should be two or three, or maybe three or four?"
"What did you say!!"
"There's no other way. Those Fiery Gu Worms are too ferocious; we need to get a few more to control them."
"Will so many worms have any effect on the owner's health?"
Qi Su touched her chin.
"You've reminded me."
"What?" Blackie looked completely bewildered.
Qi Su: "If I go in now and tell Yun Wuyi that the Gu poison in his body can only be removed by cultivating with me once a month, will he believe me?"
Black Mistress: "Get lost."
Look, your manners are far inferior to the waiter's.
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