The Miao king was so breathless he could neither breathe up nor down, and his head was throbbing with pain.
Just as he was about to speak, the person he had sent out to scout the situation outside returned.
"Your Majesty, your subordinates have completed the investigation. No children were born in our clan today."
"No?"
The news of the visitor surprised everyone present, and the Miao King asked anxiously:
Are you sure? Are there any pregnant women out and about?
The man replied confidently, "I am certain. After multiple verifications, there are indeed no pregnant women among those sent out to carry out the mission."
Upon hearing this answer, the Miao king's expression softened noticeably, and his eyes revealed undisguised joy.
She waved for the man to leave, then looked at the elders and asked:
"What are your thoughts on today's events, elders?"
This naturally refers to the sudden, unexplained agitation of the Gu worms.
The elders looked at each other in bewilderment upon hearing this, but none of them could offer a reasonable explanation.
Upon seeing this, the Miao King's expression, which had improved somewhat, immediately fell. Elder Zuo, noticing this, flashed a sharp light in his eyes and quickly bowed his head, replying:
"Since ancient times, the only time that Gu worms can be agitated is when a holy maiden is born. Now that no holy maiden has been born, it must be because you, my king, have gained the approval of the Gu God. This is the revelation that the Gu God has given us."
When Miao King heard Elder Zuo say this, a smile immediately appeared on his face, and his previous doubts about Elder Zuo disappeared completely.
Seeing this, the others cursed Elder Zuo as a sycophant in their hearts, but they all wisely began to echo his sentiments.
"Elder Zuo is right, this must be a revelation from the Gu God."
"I also think Elder Zuo is right. Your Majesty, you are the destined Gu King."
“My king is a wise ruler, and has earned the approval of the Gu God.”
The Miao king was pleased with their pragmatism, but feigned modesty on the surface.
"Since all the elders think so, and I can't find any other explanation, then let Elder Zuo explain this to the clan."
This is to define the nature of the matter.
Upon hearing this, Elder Zuo immediately accepted the order: "Yes, I will do it right away."
After Elder Zuo left, the Miao King immediately looked at the others, then his gaze fell on the Grand Elder again, and he said solemnly:
"The matter of Lou Guyu is your dereliction of duty. If it weren't for your dereliction of duty, how could we be in such a passive position now?"
You will continue to be in charge of hunting him down. I'm only giving you ten days. After ten days, it's either him dead or you dead.
The Grand Elder trembled upon hearing this, but dared not refuse.
"Your subordinate obeys."
As he spoke, he retreated shakily.
As soon as he left the main hall, his trusted aides immediately came forward to help him up.
"Elder, has the King made things difficult for you?"
The Grand Elder narrowed his eyes upon hearing this, glanced back at the main hall behind him, and then, supported by his confidant, walked toward his residence.
Those who were helping him, seeing that he didn't respond, didn't dare to press him further. Then they heard the Grand Elder suddenly say in a low voice:
"She's really grown up, completely forgetting who put her in this position in the first place."
The confidant dared not utter a sound upon hearing this, and the Grand Elder also remained silent. However, his usually cloudy old eyes were unusually bright, making one's heart tremble at the sight of them.
Lou Guyu, who had fully recovered, had just calmed his natal Gu and was staring blankly at a worm in his hand that looked like a piece of white jade.
Seeing that he had been stunned for a while, Man couldn't help but ask:
"Young Master, what's wrong with you?"
Upon hearing Man Yi's question, Lou Guyu snapped out of his daze, then put away the Gu worm in his hand and replied:
"I'm fine, I'm just a little..."
He stopped there, because he found he couldn't describe the feeling.
His little white dog had suddenly become restless, and he thought an enemy was attacking, but when Man Yi checked, there was nothing wrong with it.
This puzzled him greatly, since his little white dog had never acted like this for no reason before. What puzzled him most was that when the little white dog was agitated, the energy within him that had attracted insects and animals since birth fluctuated.
Although things quickly calmed down, he was certain that there had indeed been some unusual activity just now.
But there's no point in talking to Man Yi about these things; Man Yi doesn't know anything except how to fight.
He changed his tone, waved his hand slightly, and continued:
"It's nothing serious. It's probably just that the blood loss last time depleted his energy."
This is the only explanation he can think of right now.
Man Yi, without suspicion, nodded and replied:
"Go back and we'll fix it later, fix it."
"Hmm." Lou Guyu responded absentmindedly, then quickly pulled himself back to his senses.
"Alright, Xiaobai has behaved himself and seems fine. It's time to get started on what my cheap brother-in-law arranged for me."
As he spoke, he led Man Yi out the door and then went straight to the room where Shen Muzhi was.
Not long after she entered the room, his voice, filled with shock and anger, came from inside:
"Jiang Xinrui, you bitch! What did you do to my brother-in-law? Someone, someone, get the army doctor, quickly get the army doctor!"
Yanxiao was completely unaware of what was happening outside. She slept very soundly and woke up feeling refreshed.
She had just sat down on the edge of the bed and stretched when Mu Yunniang's voice came from outside the door:
"Is Miss Lou awake? May I come in?"
Yan Xiao hadn't put on any makeup yet, and replied upon hearing this:
"Okay, only you can come in."
"OK."
As Mu Yunniang responded, a rustling sound came from outside the door, and then Mu Yunniang came in carrying a tray and closed the door behind her.
When Mu Yunniang entered the room and saw Yanxiao still sitting by the bed, she was momentarily stunned, then couldn't help but look at her with amazement, and sincerely praised her:
"Madam, how come you've become even more beautiful after just one night's sleep? You look like a fairy."
Yan Xiao felt uncomfortable under the intense gaze of a woman for the first time.
It was indeed unreasonable for her to change so much in just one night. She coughed lightly and made up an excuse:
"You probably looked tired from being too exhausted the past few days, but now that you've rested, you look different and your energy level is different, which gives you the wrong impression."
Upon hearing this, Mu Yunniang's eyes were filled with doubt: "Is that so?"
"That's natural."
Yan Xiao nodded affirmatively, then quickly changed the subject:
"Yunniang, is there something you need so early?"
"Yes, that's right."
As Yan Xiao asked her questions, Mu Yunniang finally remembered that she had come to see Yan Xiao for a serious matter.
She first placed the breakfast she had taken from the maid on the table, and then said:
"As you wish, Madam, the brother and sister who lived in the General's Mansion have left and I have arranged for them to stay in a separate courtyard. You can visit them at any time."
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